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Map of Lancashire
Located in Cheshire, GB
Saxton Map of Lancashire hand coloured. Encased in an ebonised frame. Dimensions Height 21 Inches
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Early 20th Century British Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Lancashire
Map of Lancashire
H 21 in W 24 in D 1 in
Steel Engraved Map of the United States with Inset Map of Florida
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'United States'. Steel engraved map of the United States. With small inset map
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Wisconsin with Inset Geological Map of Wisconsin
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Wisconsin'. Original antique map of Wisconsin, United States. With inset
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of England with Inset Maps of the Region of Liverpool and London
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'England'. Original antique map of England, with two inset maps of the region of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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1849 Map of "Europaische Russland", 'Meyer Map of European Russia', Ric. R017
Located in Norton, MA
1849 Map of "Europaische Russland" ( Meyer Map of European Russia) Ric.r017 A lovely map of
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19th Century Unknown Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'l'Asie'. Original antique map of Asia. Engraved by André after Bonne. Published
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Late 18th Century Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of Asia
Original Antique Map of Asia
H 10.04 in W 15.67 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Map of Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asien'. Original old map of Asia. Published in Berlin by Simon Schropp et Comp
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Early 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of Asia
Original Antique Map of Asia
H 21.86 in W 24.26 in D 0.02 in
Original Copper Engraved Map of France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'New and Accurate Map of France from the latest improvements'. Original copper
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Late 18th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Original Copper Engraved Map of France
Original Copper Engraved Map of France
H 9.06 in W 14.18 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Map of Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Afrika'. Original antique map of Africa, drawn by Van Beusekom. Published by
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of Africa
Original Antique Map of Africa
H 13.39 in W 17.09 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Egypt, '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des l'Égypte'. Large map of Egypt. This map originates from 'Atlas de
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Egypt, '1875'
Antique Map of Egypt, '1875'
H 24.02 in W 18.71 in D 0.02 in
Pictorial Map of Chicago, circa 1926
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a colorful folding pocket map of the city of Chicago, published by The Clason Map Co
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1920s American Antique Map Of

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Pictorial Map of Chicago, circa 1926
Pictorial Map of Chicago, circa 1926
H 45 in W 33 in D 1.5 in
Antique Map of Ontario with an Inset Map of the Niagara River by Johnson, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Johnson's Ontario, of the dominion of Canada (..)'. Original map of Ontario
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Holstein, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Holsatia Ducatus'. Original old map of Holstein, Germany. By Petrus Kaerius
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Mid-17th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Holstein, Germany
Antique Map of Holstein, Germany
H 9.85 in W 14.97 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Denmark with an Inset Map of Iceland, 1832
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Denmark'. Large map of Denmark with an inset map of Iceland. Artists and
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19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Scotland With an Inset Map of the Shetland Islands, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Stunning Map of Scotland that will look beautiful in any setting framed on the wall. Description
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1850s Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Syria by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map of Syria'. Original antique map of Syria. This map originates from 'An
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Syria by Wyld '1845'
Antique Map of Syria by Wyld '1845'
H 14.18 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of West Russia, with Title a New Map of Moskovy, 1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Russia titled 'A New Map of Moscovy from the latest observations'. Muscovy is an
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1740s Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Afghanistan and Surroundings, '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map of Persia and Caubul'. Original antique map of Afghanistan and surroundings
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Greece with an Inset Map of Corfu, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hellas or Greece'. Old map of Greece with an inset map of Corfu. This map
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19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Virginia, with Inset Map of the South Western Continuation
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Virginia'. Original antique map of Virginia, United States. With inset map of
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of North Carolina, with inset map of the western part
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'North Carolina'. Original antique map of North Carolina, United States. With
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Ohio, with Inset Maps of Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ohio'. Original antique map of Ohio, United States. With inset maps of
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Large Antique Map of the German Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of Germany (..)'. Large antique map of the German Empire, highly detailed
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Late 18th Century Antique Map Of

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Large Antique Map of the German Empire
Large Antique Map of the German Empire
H 18.43 in W 24.3 in D 0.02 in
Illustrated Map of London from Exhibtion
Located in Alton, GB
Detailed illustrated map of London from the great exhibition of industry of all nations 1851.
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19th Century Antique Map Of

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Illustrated Map of London from Exhibtion
Illustrated Map of London from Exhibtion
H 35.44 in W 42.92 in D 1.19 in
Colourful Old Map of the Austrian Empire, with an Inset Map of Vienna, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Austrian Empire'. Old map of the Austrian Empire, with an inset map of
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1840s Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of the Region of Georgia with Inset Maps of Florida and Texas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of part of the United States showing Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Steel Engraved Map of Ancient Britain
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Angleterre Ancienne'. Original old map of Ancient Britain. Source unknown, to
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Steel Engraved Map of Ancient Britain
Steel Engraved Map of Ancient Britain
H 10.24 in W 8.31 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Canada by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominion of Canada'. Original antique map of Canada. With inset map of
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Early 20th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Canada by Johnston '1909'
Antique Map of Canada by Johnston '1909'
H 19.49 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in
Small Map of the United States
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Small Map of the United States
Small Map of the United States
H 6.82 in W 7.37 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Map of Missouri, 1889
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Missouri Drawn and Engraved by W. & A.K. Johnston Published By A & C Black
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of Missouri, 1889
Original Antique Map of Missouri, 1889
No Reserve
H 8 in W 11 in D 0.07 in
1891 Map of Norfolk County Massachusetts
Located in Norwell, MA
1891 map of Norfolk county Massachusetts including the towns of Wrentham, Franklin, Medfield
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19th Century Antique Map Of

Antique Map of Germany by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Empire of Germany'. Original antique map of Germany. With inset maps of
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Early 20th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Germany by Johnston '1909'
Antique Map of Germany by Johnston '1909'
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H 19.49 in W 28.15 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Canada by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dominion of Canada'. Original antique map of Canada. With inset maps of Niagara
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Early 20th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Canada by Johnston '1909'
Antique Map of Canada by Johnston '1909'
H 19.49 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Denmark by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Denmark'. Original antique map of Denmark. With inset maps of Iceland, Faroe
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Early 20th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Denmark by Johnston '1909'
Antique Map of Denmark by Johnston '1909'
H 24.41 in W 19.49 in D 0.02 in
Small Steel Engraved Map of England
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'England'. Original steel engraved map of England. Drawn by A. Arrowsmith
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Small Steel Engraved Map of England
Small Steel Engraved Map of England
H 10.63 in W 8.43 in D 0.02 in
Original Antique Map of Brecknockshire, Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brecknoc comitaus pars olim silurum'. Original old map of Brecknockshire, Wales
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Mid-17th Century Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of Northern India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'India. Northern Part'. Original antique map of Northern India. Drawn and
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of Northern India
Original Antique Map of Northern India
H 10.63 in W 14.85 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Hindustan, or India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hindoostan, or India'. Original antique map of India (Hindustan) and Sri Lanka
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Early 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Hindustan, or India
Antique Map of Hindustan, or India
H 10.52 in W 8.19 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of France by Johnston (1909)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'France'. Original antique map of France. With inset maps of France in provinces
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Early 20th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of France by Johnston (1909)
Antique Map of France by Johnston (1909)
H 19.49 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Australia by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Australia'. Original antique map of Australia. With inset maps of Melbourne
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Early 20th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Australia by Johnston '1909'
Antique Map of Australia by Johnston '1909'
H 19.49 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Europe by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Europe'. Original antique map of Europe. This map originates from 'An Atlas of
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Europe by Wyld '1845'
Antique Map of Europe by Wyld '1845'
H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Asia by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Asia'. Original antique map of Asia. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Asia by Wyld '1845'
Antique Map of Asia by Wyld '1845'
H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 0.02 in
Map of the Mozambique and Tanzania Coast & Inset Map of Anjouan Island, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte particuliere des Costes de l'Afrique'. Depicts the coasts of
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Early 1700s Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of New Jersey
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Colton's New Jersey'. This rare hand colored map of New Jersey is a copper
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of New Jersey
Antique Map of New Jersey
H 17.52 in W 13.59 in D 0.02 in
Steel Engraved Antique Map of England
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Angleterre'. Original antique map of England. Engraved by Th. Duvotenay
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Late 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Steel Engraved Antique Map of England
Steel Engraved Antique Map of England
H 10.75 in W 7.76 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Brazil by Wyld, '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Empire of Brazil'. Original antique map of Brazil. This map originates from 'An
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Brazil by Wyld, '1845'
Antique Map of Brazil by Wyld, '1845'
H 14.18 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Map of Essex by Emanuel Bowen
Located in Cheshire, GB
Map of part of Essex and part of Kent, hand-coloured. Encased in an ebonized and gilded frame
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Late 19th Century British Antique Map Of

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Map of Essex by Emanuel Bowen
Map of Essex by Emanuel Bowen
H 25.5 in W 32.5 in D 1 in
Original Antique Map of England and Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A New and Correct Map of England and Wales from the Latest and Best
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Late 18th Century Antique Map Of

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Original Antique Map of England and Wales
Original Antique Map of England and Wales
H 13.94 in W 9.38 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Surinam by Stedman '1813'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of Surinam'. Original antique map of Surinam, showing Dutch settlements
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Early 19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Surinam by Stedman '1813'
Antique Map of Surinam by Stedman '1813'
H 10.24 in W 19.3 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Senegal, West Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Carta del Senegal'. Antique map of Senegal, West Africa. This map
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Mid-18th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Senegal, West Africa
Antique Map of Senegal, West Africa
H 10.04 in W 14.49 in D 0.02 in
Map of the Republic of Genoa
Located in New York, NY
Framed antique hand-coloured map of the Republic of Genoa including the duchies of Mantua, Modena
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Late 18th Century European Antique Map Of

Map of the Republic of Genoa
Map of the Republic of Genoa
H 22.5 in W 25.75 in D 0.75 in
Old Map of Spain and Portugal, with an Inset Map of the Region of Madrid, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kingdom of Spain and Portugal'. Old map of Spain and Portugal, with an
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1840s Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Siberia, Russia, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Siberia or Northern Asia'. Original antique map of Siberia or Northern Asia
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Mid-19th Century Antique Map Of

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Antique Map of Siberia, Russia, 1859
Antique Map of Siberia, Russia, 1859
H 14.57 in W 21.26 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of New South Wales with Inset Maps of Australia and Swan River, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Colony of New South Wales'. Map of New South Wales with inset maps of Australia
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Antique Map of Eastern Persia, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Eastern Persia'. Original map of Eastern Persia. This map originates from
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Antique Map of Eastern Persia, 1852
Antique Map of Eastern Persia, 1852
H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Oregon
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Oregon'. Original antique map of Oregon, United States. This print originates
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Antique Map of Oregon
Antique Map of Oregon
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Nebraska
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nebraska'. Original antique map of Nebraska, United States. This print
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Antique Map of Nebraska
Antique Map of Nebraska
H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Alabama
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Alabama'. Original antique map of Alabama, United States. This print originates
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Antique Map of Alabama
Antique Map of Alabama
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Vermont
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Vermont'. Original antique map of Vermont, United States. This print originates
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Antique Map of Vermont
Antique Map of Vermont
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Arkansas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Arkansas'. Original antique map of Arkansas, United States. This print
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Antique Map of Arkansas
Antique Map of Arkansas
H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 0.02 in
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    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.

The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time

A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.

What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?

The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.

Tauba Auerbach’s Geometric Pop-Up Book Is Mighty Rare, Thanks to a Hurricane

This sculptural art book has an epic backstory of its own.

Step inside the Storied Mansions of Palm Beach’s Most Effervescent Architect

From Spanish-style courtyards to fanciful fountains, these acclaimed structures abound in surprising and elegant details.