What we collect
Estamos especializados en los viajes de descubrimiento que sentaron las bases de la prosperidad neerlandesa y de la Europa occidental, desde finales del siglo XV hasta bien entrado el XVIII. Desde las grandes expediciones españolas, portuguesas e inglesas, pasando por el conocimiento decisivo que puso a disposición de todos Jan Huygen van Linschoten, la llave de Oriente y el origen de la VOC, hasta los viajes de Barentsz, Van Noort y De Houtman. Las relaciones de viajes, los mapas, atlas, globos, cartas e instrumentos surgidos a su estela constituyen el núcleo de nuestra colección, junto con los libros de ciencia que hicieron posibles aquellos viajes: navegación, astronomía, cosmografía, matemáticas e historia natural.
Within our field
- Travel accounts and voyages of discovery, late fifteenth century to about 1800
- Maps, charts, atlases and globes of the same period, printed or manuscript
- The Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and English expeditions, and the early VOC
- Linschoten, Barentsz, Van Noort, De Houtman, Le Maire and their contemporaries
- Books of science that made discovery possible: navigation, astronomy, cosmography, natural history and instruments, to about 1800
- Letters, documents and instruments connected with these voyages
- Reference works on the history of cartography and exploration
Outside our field
- Books and maps after about 1800, unless directly related to the voyages and sciences above
- Modern reprints and facsimiles
- Literature, art books and general antiquarian books
- Loose plates cut from books we would not otherwise handle
Not sure whether a work fits? Send it anyway. We reply to every offer, and where a work is outside our field we are happy to point you to a suitable colleague.
How it works
Email us a few photographs and a short description. Title, author, place and date if known, and a few words on condition and history. Photographs of the title page, binding, maps and any damage help greatly. Or simply call us.
We assess and respond. Usually within a few days. We may ask to see the work in person, or arrange to visit you.
An offer, or a consignment. We can buy outright, at a price we explain, or offer the work on your behalf. Payment on purchase is prompt and confidential.