Arnhem is not far from the German border where in 1866 the Austro-Prussian war was fought. Maybe that has something to do with it....
According to wikipedia there was a cholera pandemic in 1866 in the Netherlands as well: Fourth, 1863–1875[edit] Main article: 1863–1875 cholera...
There is a lot of information to be researched here. For now i found 1 autograph of this artist from his diary. At least we can say he called...
A lithograph of the picture is printed in the book “Afspiegelingen” (Reflections), 1884. The name of my picture is "De bewaakster onzer Grenzen"...
I am researching this Alexander Ver Huell at the moment. With some imagination the signature on the picture could be his! [ATTACH]
Ow wow, i didn't know this one. Thank you!
I had a meeting with the library of my choice last year and they gladly will accept my collection, so I had my testament changed with this gift.
I was thinking of an embossing stamp like this: [ATTACH]
Interesting point! I see myself as an average person and that is ok for me. My book collection is growing in historical importance over the years...
I know, most book collectors will never do that, but I am wondering why. A few years ago I met a very wise woman at a some meeting. We talked...
Ow, am I?
Hahaha yes, I know if I upload to wikimedia everybody can use it. I also found my picture as reproduction on ebey before...
Well spotted! Yes, but hey can also be mine...[ATTACH]
A scan from my picture I uploaded to wikimedia years ago, so we are looking at exactly the same drawing now, but thanks for your help :)
I found this strange gouache on paper once in an antique book store. I bought it because I think it is an intreguing piece. On the flag, that...
Do you happen to know of a map that shows the former lands of Mariënhaeghe? I was told our house was built on what used to be monastery land....
I have a few books of Martien Coppens, although not the really rare ones like "Monster in de Peel". I am always looking for material of Eindhoven...
Martien Coppens is great :). This was the 16th century town hall: [ATTACH]
Next to collecting old paper is 3D visualization another one of my hobby's. I have spend a lot of time a few years ago to build a Virtual Reality...
Thank you all for your warm welcome!
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