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An engraving of a grand two-story estate named "Het Huis te Schulpen". The building features a central section with a triangular pediment adorned with garlands. A large gated entrance flanked by stone pillars and trees leads to the house. In the foreground, people are seen walking and on horseback on a path.
The House at Schulpen, belonging to the GENTLEMAN KOUSSEBAND, seen from the front on the carriage road toward Beverwijk. | The House at Schulpen belonging to the GENTLEMAN KOUSSEBAND seen from the front on the passage toward Beverwijk.
An engraving of a stately manor house named "Scheybeeck". The long, two-story house is situated behind a low wall. A prominent wooden gate is on the far left. In the foreground, a man on horseback, a horse-drawn carriage, and several people on foot are depicted on a road lined with trees.
Scheybeeck, pleasure estate of the very Noble LADY WIDOW of the very Noble GENTLEMAN WILLEM BOREEL. | Scheybeeck, pleasure estate of the Noble LADY WIDOW of the very Noble GENTLEMAN GUILLAUME BOREEL.