1800-1830 Sword knot or Dragonne probably France or the Netherlands, Red

Martinus Beekman, ‘Beschreiving van de stad en baronnie Asperen’, Utrecht, Visch, 1745, octavo, full tooled parchment binding, 7 engravings of which 5 folding, a few pages loose, tears to some pages. Should be examined in person

1800-1830 Sword knot or Dragonne probably France or the Netherlands, Red and Gold

Pierre Jaques Benoit, Voyage a Surinam. Description des possessions Néederlandaises dans la Guyane. Cent dessins pris sur nature par l'auteur lithographiés par Madou et Lauters', Bruxelles, Societé des Beaux-Arts, 1839, folio, together with a large quantity books dating from 17th to 20th century. Should be viewed

1800-1830 Sword knot or Dragonne probably France or the Netherlands, Green and Gold

Historie des Ouden en Nieuwen Testaments, verrykt met meer dan vierhonderd printverbeeldingen In koper gesneeden. Tweede deel. (Part 2 of 2 volumes only!). Pieter Mortier, Amsterdam, 1700. Folio, gilt tooled full leather binding with raised bands. Full with engravings, should be viewed in person!

1800-1830 Sword knot or Dragonne probably France or the Netherlands, Maroon and Gold

Carolo Stephano, 'Dictionarium historicum, geographicum, poeticum: gentium, hominum, deorum gentilium, regionum, infularum, locorum, civitatum, aequorum, fluviorum, sinuum, portuum, promontoriorum ac montium, antiqua recentioráque, ad sacras & profanas historias, poëtarúmque fabulas intelligendas necessaria, nomina, quo decet ordine, complectens & illustrans. Opus admodum utile & apprimè necessarium. A Carolo Stephano inchoatum. Ad incudem verò revocatum, innumerisque penè locis auctum & emaculatum per Nicolaum Lloydium (.). Editio novissima (.) Cui accessit index geographicus, ubi hodierna & vernacula locorum nomina antiquis & Latinis praeponuntur', Geneve, Samuelem de Tournes, 1693, gilt tooled parchment binding

Lot of Reference works including out of print 'Petard' , Armes Blanches and others

Handwritten extract copy of 'Chronologische tafelen behelzende de achtereen-volging der Pauzen, Keizers en Koningen. Zederdt de geboorte van Christus tot dezen tydt toe geregeerd hebbende; Dienende tot een grond-bewerp voor de genen die de wereldlyke geschiedenissen lezen.', 19th century -in overall good condition-

Lot of seven books with various subjects, moslty US Civil War weapon related content, some hard to find examples included

Jan Wagenaar, 'Amsterdam in Zyne opkomst, aanwas, Geschiedenissen, etc…', four volumes, facsimile reprint, 1971/1972 and Rococo in Nederland

Böker "Tree Brand, classic" walnut handle lock back "Model 2000" pocket knife, 1980's vintage, in good condition

F. Halma, 'Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden, en onderhorige landschappen, geopent in een algemeen historisch, genealogisch, geographisch, en staatkundig woordenboek [.]. vervolgt door Matthaeus Brouërius van Nidek', Leeuwarden, Hendrik Halma, 1725. Two volumes, full leather binding with raised bands, folio. No plates, wear at the hinges, signs of wear. Should be viewed in person

Böker "Tree Brand, classic" walnut handle lock back "Model 2001" pocket knife, 1980's vintage, in good condition, with leather pouch

Various books including: 'Geheym-Schrijver van Staat- en Kerke der Vereenigde Nederlanden, Beginnende met die van de Provincie Utrecht, eerste deel', 1759 and Wilhelmus à Brakel, 'Redelijke Godtsdienst en Openbaringe van Johannes, deel 1', 1739. Should be viewed in person, varius qualities

Lot of two "Böker Ceramic" folding pocket knives, one with Titanium handle and one with grey bone handle, both used but good condition

Leather bound Antiphonal, Plantijn, Antwerp, 1773: Antiphonale Romanum Juxta Breviarum Ex Decreto Sacrosancti Concilii Tridentini Restitutum, S. PII V. Pontificis Maximi Jussu Editum, Clementis VIII. Et Urbani PP. VIII. Auctoritate Recognitum, Ecclesiis Cathedralibus, Collegiatis, &c. concinnatum, Antverpiae Ex Architypographia Plantiniana M. DCC. LXXIII ; Leather bound Zondaags Schoole, Tot Antwerpen, Erfg. Wed. C. Stichter op 't Rokkin, in de Oude berg Calvarie, 1783, signs of wear; and French-English, English/French pocket dictionary, Paris, Chez Bossange, Masson et Besson, 1805 -signs of wear-

Vintage Puma "Prince" folding knife, serial nr: "29771", which dates it to 1977, nice handmade piece with stag grip plates, blade marked, nice condition

Meindert van Dam, 'Almanach', Amsterdam, 1785. An interesting almanac with the 12 months with important dates of the time, such as year markets, horse markets, holidays, shipping times and post carriage times. The empty pages reserved for making notes in each perticular month, have been used for writing in cooking recipes. As there are various handwritings throughout, it may well have been compiled by various family members or friends. Bound in a full leather gilt tooled binding with the VOC monogram for Amsterdam and 1785. A lovely and curious work -Front cover detached-

Vintage Puma folding knife, from the 1980 series "Schwarzwild", serial nr: "24972", limited edition with certificate nr: 45 of 300, nice engraved grips, with wildlife scene, in original leather box, and carton shipping box, rare knife

Leather on wood bound bible with two brass clasps, Biblia, Wed. wijlen Paulus van Ravestein, Anno 1661 -signs of wear, defects-

Vintage Puma "Earl" folding knife, serial nr: "22881", which dates it to 1988, nice handmade piece with stag grip plates, in original box

A large quantity Christie's and Sotheby's auction catalogues, mostly on European ceramics

Combat "Stiletto" blade dagger model "Blackmoor Dirk", by "Blackjack knives, Japan", with leather scabbard, in like new condition

Six Dutch books on applied arts

Wildsteer hunting knife, "Made in France", forged from a single block, with tanto inspired blade, leather covered grip and scabbard, total length: 26cm

Six various teddy bear books, mainly Steiff: 'Steiff teddy bears, dolls and toys with prices' by Wilson and Conway, 'Steiff-Teddybären eine Leibe fürs Leben' by Jürgen & Marianne Cieslik, 'De mooiste beren en beesten van Steiff' by Rolf & Christel Pistorius, 'Knopf im ohr' by Jürgen & Marianne Cieslik, copy of 'Die Wiege des Teddybären' and 'Teddybären ab 1904' by Christel & Rolf Pistorius

Wildsteer small hunting knife, "Made in France", full tang construction with leather covered grip and scabbard, total length: 20cm

Two books in German with coloured fold out diagrams; Die Praxis des modernen Machinenbaues, modell Atlas, 1909 by C.A. Weller and Die Moderne Elektrizität, Modell Atlas by C.A. Weller -foxing, some parts loose-

Large bowie knife, marked on ricasso "R.Middleton, Sheffield, England", with stag handle and eagle pommel, nice polished blade, with non matching scabbard for protection, total lenght: 40cm

Nieuwe Atlas van het Koningrijk der Nederlanden Benevens het Groot Hertogdom Luxemburg en de Nederlandsche Bezittingen ten Oosten en ten Westen der Kaap de Goede Hoop, Bij Granzella, Uitgever te Brussel, in de Hoedemaekersstraat, 27, 1846; Atlas der Alten Welt, Weimar, im Verlag des Geographischen Instituts, 1826, and Atlas der Oude Wereld, door G.U.A. Vieth, door C.Ph. Funke, Naar het Hoogduitsch, te Groningen, bij W. van Boekeren, 1819 -signs of wear, various conditions-

Postwar, 1960's Polish navy diving knife, with scabbard, nice vintage knife

De Zelfbevlekker of de gevolgen van het Onanisme verduidelijkt door Zestien Platen naar het Leven geteekend, in een van de Hospitalen van Parijs, Amsterdam, J. Salis, 1857 -signs of wear-

Coldsteel gladius machete/ sword, in cordura scabbard, in like new condition

Den Troost der Armen, een receptenboek voor zalven, goedgekeurd door Joannes verslype, pastoor en deken van Kortrijk, 1711; Levens-beschryving van Louis Mandryn, waar in de voornaamste gevallen en bedryven van dien beruchten contrebandier sedert zyn eerste jeugt tot aan zyne dood te vinden zyn. Na het oorspronkelyke uit het Fransch vertaald, t'Amsterdam, By Jan Morterre, Boekverkooper in de Haring-Pakkery; Museum voor de Jeugd, met gekleurde afbeeldingen, eerste stuk, te Amsteldam, bij E. Maaskamp, 1806, and Het heilige Avondmaal van onzen heer en zaligmaker Jesus Christus, t' Amsterdam, By de Wed. Gijsbert de Groot, 1706 -signs of wear-