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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon

$373Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.55 in W 6.78 in D 0.01 in

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon

By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon

Located in Chonburi, TH

page, making it a captivating piece of art and a valuable historical document. "Le Rhinoceros

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Antique County Map of Leicestershire, England, 1805
Large Antique County Map of Leicestershire, England, 1805

Large Antique County Map of Leicestershire, England, 1805

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.36 in W 17.33 in D 0.02 in

Large Antique County Map of Leicestershire, England, 1805

Located in Langweer, NL

, making it not only a historical document but also a testament to Cary's enduring legacy in the world of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Ethnic Elegance: The Mordvin Attire of 19th-Century Russia Engraved, 1814
Ethnic Elegance: The Mordvin Attire of 19th-Century Russia Engraved, 1814

Ethnic Elegance: The Mordvin Attire of 19th-Century Russia Engraved, 1814

$315Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.45 in W 6.7 in D 0 in

Ethnic Elegance: The Mordvin Attire of 19th-Century Russia Engraved, 1814

Located in Langweer, NL

of the Russians" serves as an important historical document, giving insight into the regional

Category

Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

1920s Brown Medallion Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 7'x13'4" Wool Pile Rug
1920s Brown Medallion Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 7'x13'4" Wool Pile Rug

1920s Brown Medallion Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 7'x13'4" Wool Pile Rug

Located in New York, NY

Silk Road, this textile represents a unique historical document. Its excellent condition and rarity

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Magazine "L'Illustration" N°3744, December 5, 1914 - 2Y599
Vintage French Magazine "L'Illustration" N°3744, December 5, 1914 - 2Y599

Vintage French Magazine "L'Illustration" N°3744, December 5, 1914 - 2Y599

Located in Bordeaux, FR

it a fascinating piece for collectors of historical documents, military history, and vintage ephemera

Category

Vintage 1910s French Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Don Swann Original Etching Blackheads at Evening 53/300, Framed
Don Swann Original Etching Blackheads at Evening 53/300, Framed

Don Swann Original Etching Blackheads at Evening 53/300, Framed

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

American architecture; his artworks serve as both important historical documents and evidence of the

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper, Wood

Ceremonial Grace: The Gift-Bearing Attire of a Tahitian Woman in 1799
Ceremonial Grace: The Gift-Bearing Attire of a Tahitian Woman in 1799

Ceremonial Grace: The Gift-Bearing Attire of a Tahitian Woman in 1799

$334Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 0 in

Ceremonial Grace: The Gift-Bearing Attire of a Tahitian Woman in 1799

Located in Langweer, NL

during his expeditions. The image serves as an important cultural and historical document, giving insight

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Antique Late 18th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving of The Blue-Headed Parrot, 1794
Original Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving of The Blue-Headed Parrot, 1794

Original Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving of The Blue-Headed Parrot, 1794

Located in Langweer, NL

only a visual treat but also a historical document, offering insight into the avian diversity of the

Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860
British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860

British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

time. This print is not only a map but a historical document, rich with ethnographic and botanical

Category

Antique 1860s Maps

Materials

Paper

Original 1859 Map of Asia from W.G. Blackie's Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography
Original 1859 Map of Asia from W.G. Blackie's Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography

Original 1859 Map of Asia from W.G. Blackie's Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, this map is invaluable for educational purposes, providing a glimpse into 19th-century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Justice and Diversity in the Early Modern World by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Justice and Diversity in the Early Modern World by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708

Justice and Diversity in the Early Modern World by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708

Located in Langweer, NL

the early modern period. This piece not only serves as a historical document but also as a reflection

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Antique Early 1700s Prints

Materials

Paper

Vibrant Indian Cress Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788
Vibrant Indian Cress Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788

Vibrant Indian Cress Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788

$277Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 13.39 in D 0 in

Vibrant Indian Cress Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788

Located in Langweer, NL

herbalists of the time. It remains an important historical document in the study of medicinal plants

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Antique 1780s Prints

Materials

Paper

Plan of Vänersborg, Sweden – Antique Map by Merian, c.1680 Theatrum Europaeum
Plan of Vänersborg, Sweden – Antique Map by Merian, c.1680 Theatrum Europaeum

Plan of Vänersborg, Sweden – Antique Map by Merian, c.1680 Theatrum Europaeum

Located in Langweer, NL

, including fortifications, gates, and waterways. The map is both a historical document and an artistic

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Antique Late 17th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Gilles Sermadiras for Maison et Jardin, “Deauville” rocking chair, France, 1950
Gilles Sermadiras for Maison et Jardin, “Deauville” rocking chair, France, 1950

Gilles Sermadiras for Maison et Jardin, “Deauville” rocking chair, France, 1950

By Gilles Sermadiras, Galerie Maison et Jardin

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Rare and documented French modernist rocking chair model “Deauville”, designed by Gilles Sermadiras

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Gardens of the Quirinal Palace, Rome – Elegant Fountain Scene, 1868
Gardens of the Quirinal Palace, Rome – Elegant Fountain Scene, 1868

Gardens of the Quirinal Palace, Rome – Elegant Fountain Scene, 1868

Located in Langweer, NL

strong decorative appeal for interiors while also serving as a valuable historical document of Rome’s

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Antique 1860s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf

$411Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.57 in W 5.79 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf

Located in Langweer, NL

also known as the Tasmanian tiger or Tasmanian wolf. This is an interesting historical document since

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Circa 1900 Gouache Painting of Great Lakes Lighthouse Steamships, signed
Antique Circa 1900 Gouache Painting of Great Lakes Lighthouse Steamships, signed

Antique Circa 1900 Gouache Painting of Great Lakes Lighthouse Steamships, signed

Located in Centennial, CO

maritime painting, but is interesting in that it is a historical document. The painting itself is accented

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple, Paint

Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca
Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca

Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca

$28,833 / set

H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in

Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca

Located in Geneve, CH

historically documented in the Nineteenth Century, with the intention of curbing the feminist movement, we

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
Hedonê Chair by Mameluca

Hedonê Chair by Mameluca

$15,165 / item

H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in

Hedonê Chair by Mameluca

Located in Geneve, CH

sensation of pleasure. Because of historical female sexual oppression, which was widely historically

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Copper Engraving of Hispaniola - Indigenous Life in America by Montanus, 1673
Copper Engraving of Hispaniola - Indigenous Life in America by Montanus, 1673

Copper Engraving of Hispaniola - Indigenous Life in America by Montanus, 1673

$392Sale Price|27% Off

H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in

Copper Engraving of Hispaniola - Indigenous Life in America by Montanus, 1673

Located in Langweer, NL

engraving is not just a visual artifact; it is a historical document that speaks to the fascination and

Category

Antique 1670s German Prints

Materials

Paper

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Coral 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Coral 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Coral 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

Located in Winder, GA

. Closure is by way of an invisible zipper. Taken from many unique historical documents in the renowned GP

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Soft Blue 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Soft Blue 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Soft Blue 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

Located in Winder, GA

-white linen back. Closure is by way of an invisible zipper. Taken from many unique historical documents

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Aqua 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Aqua 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Aqua 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

Located in Winder, GA

from many unique historical documents in the renowned GP & J Baker archive, ‘Originals Brantwood

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Indigo 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Indigo 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Indigo 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

Located in Winder, GA

down inserts. Closure is by way of an invisible zipper. Taken from many unique historical documents in

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Green/Red 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair
GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Green/Red 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

GP & J Baker “Birds & Cherries” in Green/Red 22” Down-Filled Pillows - a Pair

Located in Winder, GA

closure by way of invisible zipper. Taken from many unique historical documents in the renowned GP & J

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

19th Century English Mahogany Collectors Cabinet by C. Mellier & Co
19th Century English Mahogany Collectors Cabinet by C. Mellier & Co

19th Century English Mahogany Collectors Cabinet by C. Mellier & Co

By Mellier & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

Mellier & Co. workshops are historically documented at both 60 Margaret Street and a Cavendish Square

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Decorative Vintage Print, Dutch Chart of Australia, 1st Edition, 1952
Decorative Vintage Print, Dutch Chart of Australia, 1st Edition, 1952

Decorative Vintage Print, Dutch Chart of Australia, 1st Edition, 1952

$334Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.1 in W 32.68 in D 0 in

Decorative Vintage Print, Dutch Chart of Australia, 1st Edition, 1952

Located in Langweer, NL

only a window into the pedagogical approaches of the early 1950s but also serves as a historical

Category

Mid-20th Century European Maps

Materials

Canvas

Authentic Old Map of Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore, 1745
Authentic Old Map of Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore, 1745

Authentic Old Map of Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore, 1745

$459Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 0 in

Authentic Old Map of Sumatra, Malaysia and Singapore, 1745

Located in Langweer, NL

cartographic expertise and accuracy associated with the works of Guillaume de L'Isle. It serves as a historical

Category

Antique 1740s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Netherlands and Belgium by Hérisson, 1829
Antique Map of the Netherlands and Belgium by Hérisson, 1829

Antique Map of the Netherlands and Belgium by Hérisson, 1829

$717Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.36 in W 30.32 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the Netherlands and Belgium by Hérisson, 1829

Located in Langweer, NL

art but also a reliable historical document. This map is a valuable historical artifact, offering

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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Painting of J Robert Oppenheimer with Mixed Media by Sam Fink
Painting of J Robert Oppenheimer with Mixed Media by Sam Fink

Painting of J Robert Oppenheimer with Mixed Media by Sam Fink

Located in Chicago, IL

historical documents — each a beacon of liberty — and illustrated them with sometimes whimsical, often

Category

Vintage 1980s American Other Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

1930s Peace Love Gray Red Antiqu American Hooked Rug 2'9" x 3'4" Folk Art Carpet
1930s Peace Love Gray Red Antiqu American Hooked Rug 2'9" x 3'4" Folk Art Carpet

1930s Peace Love Gray Red Antiqu American Hooked Rug 2'9" x 3'4" Folk Art Carpet

Located in New York, NY

textile transcends mere utility, serving as a captivating historical document of domestic creativity from

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten
Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten

Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

source is historically documented: the images were adapted from "Outlines from the Figures and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Tranquil View of the Colorado River Near Mojave Villages, Arizona - 1856
Tranquil View of the Colorado River Near Mojave Villages, Arizona - 1856

Tranquil View of the Colorado River Near Mojave Villages, Arizona - 1856

Located in Langweer, NL

appealing historical document. The inclusion of Indigenous people adds an anthropological dimension to the

Category

Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Vintage French Aubusson Rug in Beige with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

condition and pictorial complexity make it not only a significant historical document but a gorgeous

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Aubusson Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Engraving of Various Hunting Traps, Published in 1793
Engraving of Various Hunting Traps, Published in 1793

Engraving of Various Hunting Traps, Published in 1793

$181Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 10.83 in D 0 in

Engraving of Various Hunting Traps, Published in 1793

Located in Langweer, NL

but also as an historical document illustrating the technological and industrial knowledge of the time

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Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

1875 Engraving of the Historic City Hall in Veere in Zeeland by E. Thérond
1875 Engraving of the Historic City Hall in Veere in Zeeland by E. Thérond

1875 Engraving of the Historic City Hall in Veere in Zeeland by E. Thérond

Located in Langweer, NL

prints, making it not only a historical document but also a work of art. In the foreground, several

Category

Antique 1870s Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire
19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire

19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire

Located in Langweer, NL

engraving serves as both an artistic representation and a historical document of one of the region's most

Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Colorful Detailed Antique Map of The World on Mercators Projection, 1882
Colorful Detailed Antique Map of The World on Mercators Projection, 1882

Colorful Detailed Antique Map of The World on Mercators Projection, 1882

$239Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 0 in

Colorful Detailed Antique Map of The World on Mercators Projection, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

mapping a spherical world on a flat surface. This map isn't just a historical document; it's a

Category

Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

New Hampshire Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Granite State Counties & Cities
New Hampshire Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Granite State Counties & Cities

New Hampshire Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Granite State Counties & Cities

Located in Langweer, NL

state’s mountainous interior, making it a valuable historical document for collectors of New England

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Antique Late 19th Century American Maps

Materials

Paper

“Kennington Gate” Antique Equestrian Frame Aquatint print by James Pollard
“Kennington Gate” Antique Equestrian Frame Aquatint print by James Pollard

“Kennington Gate” Antique Equestrian Frame Aquatint print by James Pollard

By James Pollard

Located in San Diego, CA

meetings, making it both a historical document and a decorative artwork. Rendered in delicate aquatint

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Prints

Materials

Paper

1882 Original Antique Map of New Zealand with Inset of Auckland's Environs
1882 Original Antique Map of New Zealand with Inset of Auckland's Environs

1882 Original Antique Map of New Zealand with Inset of Auckland's Environs

Located in Langweer, NL

clarity. Its high level of detail and craftsmanship make it both a valuable historical document and an

Category

Antique 1880s British Maps

Materials

Paper

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Historical Documents For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of historical documents is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique historical documents was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and parchment paper. Historical documents have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Historical documents bearing Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made historical documents over the years, but those made by Victor Hugo and Eduard Buk Ulreich are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Historical Documents?

Historical documents can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,598, while the lowest priced sells for $419 and the highest can go for as much as $92,956.