Other than Asian

Andrea Hintze The Mughal Empire and its Decline - An Interpretation of the Sources of Social Power.
Hampshire, Ashgate, 1997, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover (Green with gilt imprint lettering), book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: As New. 299 Pages, text in English.
The book examines major developments and recent trends in the historiography of the Mughal Empire and post-Mughal state systems. The aim is to integrate the research of the past twenty to thirty years in a theoretical framework in order to achieve a better understanding of the transition period of the late 17th and early 18th century in India. The book outlines organizational structures and power relationships in the Mughal Empire and accounts for the redistribution of power on the Indian subcontinent in the context of long-term stuctural change in the Indian Ocean region. Rather than signalling social stagnation and decay, the decline of the imperial order and the transformation of the political system appear to reflect a process in which the state dynamically adjusted to changes in Indian society and economy. By integrating new social groups and incorporating various new technical means of resources mangagement, the state significantly enhanced its organizational power and its capacity for social control.
Item nr: 9622

Brandt, Gerard Het Leven en Bedryf van den Heere Michiel de Ruiter, Hertog, Ridder, &c. L. Admiraal Generaal van Hollandt en Westvrieslandt.
Amsterdam, Voor Waasberge, Boom en Goethals, 1701, Second edition, Quarto, Original vellum binding with 6 raised bands, Ex libris H.W. Assies, book condition: Very good (clean interior, very light browning towards the edges). Frontispiece of a portrait of Michiel de Ruiter (loose), Engraving of the tomb. VIII, 1065 Pages followed by 23 page register. 7 Doublepage engravings within the text of which 6 folding, all by Stoopendaal.
A beautiful second edition on the life and history of one of the worlds most important admirals: Michiel de Ruiter!
Item nr: 8297

Cats, Jacob Alle de Wercken van Jacob Cats (2 Volumes).
Amsterdam, 1700, Folio, Contemporary vellum bindings, book condition: Very good. Hinge of 1 volume lightly cracked. 2 volumes complete with all engravings.
A fine set of one of the finest works of 17th century Dutch literature.
Item nr: 10954

Esin Atil Süleymanname - The Illustrated History of Süleyman the Magnificent.
New York, Harry N. Abrams Inc. 1986, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: As New, dust jacket condition: As New Dustjacket with protective Mylar cover. 272 Pages, Text in English. 130 full colour images.
The Süleymanname, is an imperial manuscript, located in the Topkapi Palace. It is ineccessable to the public. This manuscript was commissioned by the Sultan (1520-1566) and it states in 69 paintings the highlights of his reign; and there were many highlights!
This book is a luscious facsimile of that manuscript.
In the first chapters it states the historical background of the times as well as the political and social settings of the manuscript. The birth of this manuscript was overseen by the Sultan himself, who chose the five artists who made the paintings.
As the original is not to be seen by the public, this facsimile is very interesting and an absulute joy to read for historians and art lovers.
Item nr: 9214

Eyo, Ekpo & Willett, Frank Kunstschätze aus Alt-Nigeria.
Mainz am Rhein, Phillip von Zabern, 1980, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Good. 203 pages, text in German. 59 full colour images and 108 black & white images.
Catalogue to the exhibition. Historical background information on the areas of the finds. Artefacts are shown with explanatory text.
Item nr: 10435

Feltkamp, Mr. W.C. B.A. van der Leck. Leven en Werken.
Leiden, Spruyt, Van Mantgem & De Does N.V. 1956, First edition, Oblong, Hardcover, book condition: Very good, dust jacket condition: Minor wear and soiling to dustjacket. 96 Pages, black and white illustrations and some colour. English summary.
Item nr: 8710

Herreman, F. Océanie - Signes de rites, symboles d'autorité.
Antwerpen, Mercator, 2008, First edition, Quarto, Softcover, book condition: New. 184 Pages, 200 colour illustrations. French text.
Oceania makes up a third of the worlds surface area. It is divided into three zones: Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia. The populations of these regions have given birth to highly contrasting types of art honouring their gods, their ancestors or the spirits of Nature as well as jewellery and personal ornaments.
Melanesian art boasts a diversity of forms, drawing its inspiration from a mythology in which human beings and animals seem to readily interchange shapes. In Polynesia, art was principally dedicated to sovereigns, considered direct descendants of the gods, while that of Micronesia is characterised by its outstanding refinement and simplicity.
The art works in this title (many previously unpublished) are placed in context by specialist writers. With contributions by Ingrid Heermann, Karen Jacobs, Bart Suys en Pauline van der Zee.
To accompany the exhibition of the same name at the ING Cultural Centre, Brussels (23 October 2008 - 15 March 2009).
Item nr: 10889

Huth, Hans Lacquer of the West - The History of a Craft and an Industry. 1550 - 1950.
Chicago, Univ. of Chicago, 1971, First edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Near fine, dust jacket condition: No jacket. 158 Pages, followed by 356 black and white photographs.
Includes chapters on 17th and 18th century lacquers, lacquer in England and the North American Colonies, and Italian, German, French, Netherlands, Scandinavian, and Russian lacquers.
Item nr: 10003

James Kirker Adventures to China - Americans in the Southern Oceans, 1792-1812.
Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1970, First Edition, Octavo, Hardcover, book condition: Good, dust jacket condition: Good. 192 pages, text in English.
A tale, based on true historical facts and figures, about the America's and its adventures on the southern oceans dealing in furs, sandalwood etc. With all the juicy aspects of mutiny, shipwrecks and abandonment.
Item nr: 9715

Jong, D. de De Walvischvangst met Veele Bijzonderheden daartoe Betrekkelijk met Plaaten waarby eene Beschryving der Haringvisscherye.
Amsterdam, Petrus Conradi, 1784 - 1786, First edition, Octavo, Raised leather spine over marbled boards, book condition: Good. 4 Volumes in 1, 18 engraved plates (from a total of 21. Missing plates: De Nieuwe Kaart van 't Eiland Spitsbergen (Vol. 1); De Nieuwe Kaart van 't Jan Mayen Eiland (Vol. 2) & De Nieuwe Kaart van Ysland (Vol. 3)). Plate VIII De Duifduikers loose. Interior pages fresh and clean.
The first three parts on the whale fishery and the fourth part dealing with the herring fishery.
This is one of the most important works on the history and contemporary practice of the Dutch whale- and herring-fishery in the Northern Seas and Greenland.
Item nr: 8244

Mater, Benoit Patterns in pottery: a comparative study of pottery production in Salento, Sibaritide and Agro Pontino in the context of urbanization and colonization in the first millennium BC (Thesis).
Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit, 2005, First edition, Quarto, Softcover, book condition: New. 266 Pages, 62 figures. English text.
A scarce and academic work on pottery!
Item nr: 8222

Passe, Crispijn van de (Foreword by Max Rooses) De Platen van Het Getijdenboek Gegeaveerd door Crispijn van de Passe.
Antwerp, Museum Plantin-Moretus, ca. 1890, First thus, Octavo, Gilt tooled brown calfs leather, book condition: Fine. 26,184, 6 Pages. 46 engravings printed from the original copper plates.
The 46 engravings printed here were originally made by Crispijn van de Passee for a Book of Hours which was in the end never printed. The copper plates were found in the collection of Museum Plantin-Moretus, the sole surviving printer and publishing company in Europe dating back to the Renaissance and Baroc period.
According to the diary of Jan Moretus dated January 30th 1588 and later, several payments were made to Crispijn van de Passe for the copper plates destined to be used for a Book of Hours (archives Plantin - Moretus).
Each etch is printed on a separate page preceeded by a page with title of the engraving. All plates are of a biblical theme.
Bound in a beautiful leather tooled binding (Ca. 1900). Top edges gilt.
Undoubtedly printed in a very small number and extremely scarce.
Item nr: 10956

Piotrovski, Michail B. & Vrieze, John Aardse schoonheid, Hemelse kunst. Kunst van de Islam.
Amsterdam, De Nieuwe Kerk, 1999, First edition, Quarto, Softcover, book condition: Very good: light crease to front cover. 311 Pages, 307 colour illustrations. Dutch text.
Exhibition catalogue on Islamic art held in Amsterdam.
Item nr: 8634

Sanderus, Antonius Flandria illustrata sive descriptio comitatus istius per totum terrarum orbem celeberrimi 2 volumes together with 3rd volume (never published) in facsimile.
Cologne, Cornelius ab Egmondt (, 1641-1644, First edition, Folio, Original vellum, book condition: Good: pages browned. Restorations. Please enquire. In 1641 en 1644 kwam het boek uit bij de uitgevers Jan en Cornelis Blaeu in Amsterdam, specialisten in dit soort grote platenboeken. Sanderus had zich laten inspireren door het mooie boek over Holland van Boxhorn (Amsterdam, 1632). Sanderus’ Flandria Illustrata is volledig in het Latijn. Omdat het boek vooral mikte op een Vlaams en katholiek publiek werd een fictief uitgeversadres op de titelpagina geplaatst. Het boek valt op door zijn vele (ca. 333) en bijzonder fraaie, gegraveerde prenten. Van de drie geplande delen verschenen enkel de eerste twee: I De vier leden van Vlaanderen: de steden Brugge, Gent en Ieper en het Brugse plattelandsdistrict (Brugse Vrije) (1641); Flandria Illustrata Vlaanderen op zijn mooist. II De andere, ‘subalterne’ steden en gewesten (1644) III Rijsels-Vlaanderen (niet verschenen; het handschrift bleef bewaard en is hier in facsimile bijgeleverd).
Twee nieuwe edities zagen in de 18de eeuw het licht. De uitgever Christiaan van Lom in Den Haag voorzag in 1732 in een nieuwe Latijnse uitgave in drie delen. Aan de tekst werd weinig geraakt, wel werden bijna alle prenten opnieuw gegraveerd. De verkoop liep niet zo vlot en in 1735 werd het restant van de oplage van een nieuwe titelpagina voorzien. Deze editie werd opgedragen aan Hendrik van Susteren, bisschop van Brugge.
An important work on Flanders and the history of gardens and cities.
Item nr: 10955

Sotheby's The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - April 1996.
New York, Sotheby's, 1996, First Edition, Quarto, Hardcover, book condition: New (still in shrink wrap). This catalogue has 569 pages of 1195 lots. All images in full colour.
Items from the famous estate of this icon called Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Item nr: 11584

Venette, Nicolaes Tafereel der huwelyks liefde, Of Verhandelinge over de voortteelinge der menschen. In vier deelen. In 't Nederduitsch vertaelt door emanuel Sinttema.
's-Gravenhage, Isaak Breedveld, 1728, First edition, Octavo, Contemporary vellum, book condition: Very good: first and last plate of 12 lacking. Volume 1 (part 1 and 2) and volume 2 (part 3 and four) bound together. 10 plates (of a total of 12).
First - and rather rare - Dutch translation (second published in 1767) of 'Tableau de l'amour considere dans l'etat du mariage' (published anonymously in 1686), a medical guide that presents an exhaustive look at the social and sexual aspects of marriage. Written by Nicolas Venette (1633-98), a medical doctor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at La Rochelle. In the 4th part of his book Venette deals, among other issues, with the very private questions of sexual dysfunction (impotence) or sexual malformation. It is in this section that Venette brings up the question of disturbing sexual ambiguity, presented most dramatically by eunuchs and hermaphrodites. - NBG 45, 1079-80.
Scarce.
Item nr: 10508