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A love story: Eeuwigduurende liefdes almanak by Philomúsus Philokaus (Albertus van Twist) and Philander Mirtillo, 1721

A love story: Eeuwigduurende liefdes almanak by Philomúsus Philokaus (Albertus van Twist) and Philander Mirtillo, 1721

It was only until the end of the eighteenth century that the ideals of Enlightment became generally accepted. Almanacs changed as a result, the astrological predictions made way in favor of other features. Increasingly the compilers of these almanacs replaced the weather forecasts and similar incongruity, in the words of Amsterdam based publisher Theodorus Crajenschot…

Bandit Hero Cartouche

Bandit Hero Cartouche

Ever heard of the modern 18th century Robin Hood: Louis Dominque Cartouche (Paris 1693-1721)? He was a French social bandit, criminal. Didn’t succeed in school and therefore became a bandit and head of a gang of robbers. His nickname being l’enfant, being only 1m50. He was acting together with Francois Louis Gurthus de Châtelet, nicknamed…

Joanna Koerten Blok

Joanna Koerten Blok

Rare book “Galerij van beroemde mannen en vrouwen” contains the illustration of Peter the Great (Peter de Grote) of Russia with Johanna Blok. This Joanna Koerten- Blok (1650-1715) appears to be the most famous paper cutting artist of her time. And … She also cut the portrait of Peter the Great. Koerten made many portraits,…

Yes, we will be there at ILAB book fair Amsterdam, 2 & 3 October 2020

ILAB Amsterdam book fair Antiquariaat Arine van der Steur

We will be present at the 40th edition of the Amsterdam International Antiquarian Book Fair, 2 & 3 October 2020, #Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. See for further information www.amsterdambookfair.net   We will inform you soon to explain all the details and our special books and prints for this fair.