TWO QUR'ANIC FOLIOS Egypt or Syria, 16th century and

15th-16th century A.D. A rectangular glazed ceramic tile with bevelled upper edge, with part of a Qur'anic inscription; stone paste, blue and black on white. 720 grams, 24 cm (9 1/2 in.). Acquired fro

A remarkable artefact is a folio from the Fatimid era Qur'an, featuring double-sided calligraphy with 11 lines of text. Originating from 13th to 14th century Egypt, this piece measures 45x32 cm. Its b

Autograph letter signed to Sir Humfrey Ferrers, 1 pp., folio, with integral address leaf and a fine impression of his red wax seal, no date but late 16th century. Blount urges Sir Humfrey, and two oth

Two views of Andalusia, Spain, comprising Hardales (Ardales) and Cartama, and Marchena and Orchuna (Osuna), possibly 16th century, signed in image "Hoefnagel", hand colored prints on folio book pages,

European, likely Switzerland, ca. 16th to 17th century. A pair of woodcut engravings, possibly from "De re metallica" (Latin for "On the Nature of Metals/Minerals") by Georgius Agricola (published in

Two hand colored woodcuts from a late 16th century religious work. The woodcuts measure 5 x 3.75" each. Very Good, light traces of mounting tape at margin. Leaves overall measure 8 x 12.75" each. Plea

The Resurrection From The Passion' after Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553)'Batavorum cum Romanis Bellum' after Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630). The Cranach image size 6.5 x 8.25, sheet size 7.5 x 9.25,

Two 16th C Bookplate shields after a work by De Bry, one with manuscript dragon. Taken from a book of illustrations 3 x 4". Reserve: $30.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $5.00 to anywhere within th

Two 17th C Engravings of Dutch notables. Fine, each approx 4 x 6". Reserve: $20.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $5.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates a

Martin Luther Tomus quartus et idem ultimus omnium operum (...). Jena, C. Rhodius, 1570 The 4th volume (of 4) (4),806 lvs. Title within elaborate woodcut border, 1 full-p. illustration, original blind

[Judaica and Hebraica]. Flavius ??Josephus. Des hoochberoemden Joodschen Histori-schrijvers Boecken First Dutch-language Flavius ??Josephus edition printed in Netherlands. Leyden, J. Paedts Jacobszoon

Cairo Rug Fragment 51 x 37 cm (1 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 3 in.) Egypt, 16th century Condition: fragment, sewn on fabric Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool Provenance: Italian private collection

Two early 16th century leaves from a German religious work with passages from the Apostles. Very Good, mild dampstaining. Each approx 6.5 x 10". Reserve: $20.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $6.00

A grouping of two late 16th C. Spanish brass capstan candlesticks with stepped bases. Smaller has abbreviated Moorish window socket aperture. Larger: 8in tall x 5in wide.

Diodorus Siculus; Justinian; Florus; Festus; & Trogus. Student's Sammelband, Two Early-16th Century Titles Bound Together. Including the following:I: Diodorus's De Antiquorum Gestis Fabulosis Libri VI

Two Donors in Prayer

Reformation Der Bayrischen Landrecht - nach Christi ... Geburd im Fünffzehenhundert BAVARIAN STATE LAW which was first codified in 1518 under Duke Wilhelm IV (1493-1550). The present edition, pub

T. Livii Patavini latinae historiae principis decades tres cum dimidia, longe tamen quàm nuper emaculatiores, quòd nunc demum ad vetera contulerimus exemplaria, ubi quantum sit deprehensum m

Flinspach, Cunmann (1527-1571, German theologian) Genealogiae Christi et Omnium Populorum Tabulae: Hoc Est, de Arcano Dei Consilio Nascendi Messiae ex Sem Basel: Joannes Oporinus, 1567. First and only

Beautifully penned Dutch legal document from the area of Leuven, circa 16th century. Two vellum seal tags with black wax seals embossed with coats of arms, one nearly complete. Measures 12 x 7". Very

Adriaen Collaert Flemish 1560-1618 Monkeys and Felines in Landscapes. late 16th c., two engravings on laid paper, probably 1st states. Dimensions: 5" x 7.7", unframed Property descended directly throu

France or Italy, ca. 16th century Two orphrey panels from a Renaissance period chasuble. Each depicts 3 saints in architectural settings. The metal threads ( gold?, silver? ) now much tarnished, but t

1 long w/ multi-banded bobbin lace vertical insertions & long horizontal bobbin lace & Renaissance style Reticello needle lace edged w/ bobbin lace, most likely 16th C, 148" x 29", (small holes & repa

16th c Large Folio Antiphonal Leaf - Red and Black printing - 12 1/2 x 18 1/2 in Original Gregorian Chant Printed in Germany. An ORIGINAL leaf from a 16th Century Antiphonal. Gregorian chant pri