Why is condition important for antique items and what it tells us about the authenticity of an object?

The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.

Authentic Antique Maps

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Antique Print of Gifts Presented to the King of Bengal by Schouten, 1708

$302Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Gifts Presented to the King of Bengal by Schouten, 1708

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of a Street in Naha or Napha, Lee Chew in China, '1856'

$146Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Street in Naha or Napha, Lee Chew in China, '1856'

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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19th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of Brittenburg 'Near Katwijk', the Netherlands by Blaeu, '1649'

$201Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Brittenburg 'Near Katwijk', the Netherlands by Blaeu, '1649'

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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17th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of Brittenburg 'Near Katwijk' in the Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Brittenburg 'Near Katwijk' in the Netherlands by Blaeu, 1649

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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17th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Rare Antique Optica Print of a Ceremony in Germany, c.1765

$403Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Antique Optica Print of a Ceremony in Germany, c.1765

By Georg Balthasar Probst

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Rare Antique Portrait of Jan Trip, Mayor of Amsterdam, 1721

$435

Rare Antique Portrait of Jan Trip, Mayor of Amsterdam, 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Mycology Print of the Boletus Aereus by Fries, c.1860

$160

Antique Mycology Print of the Boletus Aereus by Fries, c.1860

By Elias Magnus Fries

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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19th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies or Indonesia, '1726'

$1,146Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies or Indonesia, '1726'

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Print of Caspar Schwenkfeld, a German Theologian, Writer and Preacher of Silesia

$174Sale Price|20% Off

Print of Caspar Schwenkfeld, a German Theologian, Writer and Preacher of Silesia

By Romeyn de Hooghe

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of an Encampment on Juan Fernández Island, Chile, 1748

$302Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of an Encampment on Juan Fernández Island, Chile, 1748

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of Church Valley on the Island of St. Helena and a Hunting Scene

$137Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Church Valley on the Island of St. Helena and a Hunting Scene

By Johannes Nieuhof

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of a Garden in Guangzhou in China, circa 1850

$504Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Garden in Guangzhou in China, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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19th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of European Factories in Guangzhou in China, circa 1850

$449Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of European Factories in Guangzhou in China, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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19th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of Franeker, City in Friesland, the Netherlands, 1613

$247Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Franeker, City in Friesland, the Netherlands, 1613

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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17th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Mycology Print of the Armillaria Mellea by Fries, c.1860

$160

Antique Mycology Print of the Armillaria Mellea by Fries, c.1860

By Elias Magnus Fries

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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19th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Extremely Rare Antique Print of Dabhol or Dabul in Malabar, India, 1725

$752Sale Price|20% Off

Extremely Rare Antique Print of Dabhol or Dabul in Malabar, India, 1725

By Pieter Van Der Aa

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Dutch General Gerard Pietersz, Hulft, c.1670

$275

Antique Portrait of Dutch General Gerard Pietersz, Hulft, c.1670

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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17th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of Alexandria in Egypt, 1698

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Alexandria in Egypt, 1698

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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17th Century Dutch Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral, 1749

$165Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral, 1749

By Jakob van der Schley

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG '1500-1552'

$366

Antique Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG '1500-1552'

By Jacobus Houbraken

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of Bartholomew the Apostle, 1762

$394Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of Bartholomew the Apostle, 1762

By Pietro Antonio Pazzi

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of a Guard of Honour for the Farewell of Isbrand Ides, China, 1749

$128Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Guard of Honour for the Farewell of Isbrand Ides, China, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Sir Samuel Garth by Houbraken, 1748

$366

Antique Portrait of Sir Samuel Garth by Houbraken, 1748

By Jacobus Houbraken

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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18th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Antique Print of a Tring Dayak Woman from Borneo Island, Indonesia, 1881

$256Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Print of a Tring Dayak Woman from Borneo Island, Indonesia, 1881

Located in Langweer, NL

Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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19th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

Rare Antique Engraving of a Beautiful Woman of Eaoo in Tonga, by Cook, 1803

$265Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Antique Engraving of a Beautiful Woman of Eaoo in Tonga, by Cook, 1803

By Cook

Located in Langweer, NL

We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

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19th Century Authentic Antique Maps

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Paper

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Authentic Antique Maps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of authentic antique maps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct authentic antique maps — often made from paper, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. Authentic antique maps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. Authentic antique maps made by neoclassical designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many authentic antique maps are appealing in their simplicity, but Johannes Janssonius, Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and Schreiber produced popular authentic antique maps that are worth a look.

How Much are Authentic Antique Maps?

Prices for authentic antique maps start at $57 and top out at $12,173 with the average selling for $243.

Questions About Authentic Antique Maps

Why is condition important for antique items and what it tells us about the authenticity of an object?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.