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Mexican Indians Bringing Flowers and Fruits to Market, Lake Chalco, 1866
Mexican Indians Bringing Flowers and Fruits to Market, Lake Chalco, 1866

Mexican Indians Bringing Flowers and Fruits to Market, Lake Chalco, 1866

$162Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.19 in W 15.83 in D 0.01 in

Mexican Indians Bringing Flowers and Fruits to Market, Lake Chalco, 1866

Located in Langweer, NL

for generations along the canals of Lake Chalco. It is both a work of art and a historical document

Category

Antique 1860s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Authentic Old Map of Southeast Asia with Original Border Coloring, 1745
Authentic Old Map of Southeast Asia with Original Border Coloring, 1745

Authentic Old Map of Southeast Asia with Original Border Coloring, 1745

Located in Langweer, NL

map serves as a historical document, offering insights into the cartographic understanding of the East

Category

Antique 1740s Maps

Materials

Paper

Aldo van Eyck – Structuralist Corner Cabinet, “Het Burgerweeshuis” Amsterdam
Aldo van Eyck – Structuralist Corner Cabinet, “Het Burgerweeshuis” Amsterdam

Aldo van Eyck – Structuralist Corner Cabinet, “Het Burgerweeshuis” Amsterdam

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Dronten, NL

provenance, this cabinet represents both a historical document and a refined sculptural object. Provenance

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Orchid Elegance: Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration from 1904
Orchid Elegance: Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration from 1904

Orchid Elegance: Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration from 1904

$220Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 0 in

Orchid Elegance: Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration from 1904

Located in Langweer, NL

historical documents. They reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of botanical illustration during the early

Category

Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Empire's Crossroads: An 1882 Map of Turkey in Asia by Blackie & Son
Empire's Crossroads: An 1882 Map of Turkey in Asia by Blackie & Son

Empire's Crossroads: An 1882 Map of Turkey in Asia by Blackie & Son

$315Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 0.01 in

Empire's Crossroads: An 1882 Map of Turkey in Asia by Blackie & Son

Located in Langweer, NL

importance of Egypt to the Ottoman Empire. This map is a historical document that speaks volumes about the

Category

Antique 1880s British Maps

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Brassware Vase by Jacques Douau, Silver-Plated, France, 1937
Art Deco Brassware Vase by Jacques Douau, Silver-Plated, France, 1937

Art Deco Brassware Vase by Jacques Douau, Silver-Plated, France, 1937

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

decorative object for collectors of French Art Deco, 1930s design, and historically documented exhibition

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Designing History the Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House

Designing History the Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House

By Rizzoli International Publications, Michael S. Smith

Located in New York, NY

, this book will serve as both a historical document and a voyeur's delight, capturing a specific moment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Hand-Colored Map of Friesland by C. Merian, 1659
Original Antique Hand-Colored Map of Friesland by C. Merian, 1659

Original Antique Hand-Colored Map of Friesland by C. Merian, 1659

Located in Langweer, NL

not only be an important historical document, providing insight into the geography, administrative

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Sphinx of Giza, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden & Tuscher, 1755
Sphinx of Giza, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden & Tuscher, 1755

Sphinx of Giza, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden & Tuscher, 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

records the Sphinx in its then-current state of partial burial, making it an essential historical document

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates
Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Antique Map of Eastern Oostergo, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791
Antique Map of Eastern Oostergo, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791

Antique Map of Eastern Oostergo, Friesland by von Reilly, 1791

Located in Langweer, NL

and original hand color, the sheet is both a decorative and historical document of Friesland

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Antique 18th Century Austrian Maps

Materials

Paper

Hudson River View of Newburgh NY – Antique Engraving from c. 1850
Hudson River View of Newburgh NY – Antique Engraving from c. 1850

Hudson River View of Newburgh NY – Antique Engraving from c. 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

make it not only a historical document but also a visually engaging piece of American heritage

Category

Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, 1869
Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, 1869

Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

decorators. Today, it serves as both a collectible art print and a historical document of Renaissance

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Spectacular View of Valley La Cuesta, Rio Pecos - 19th Century Lithograph
Spectacular View of Valley La Cuesta, Rio Pecos - 19th Century Lithograph

Spectacular View of Valley La Cuesta, Rio Pecos - 19th Century Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

artwork not only a visual feast but also a historical document of early expeditions in the region. The

Category

Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Guam Mourning Costume Lithograph – Dolorida, Gubam Island
19th Century Guam Mourning Costume Lithograph – Dolorida, Gubam Island

19th Century Guam Mourning Costume Lithograph – Dolorida, Gubam Island

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.24 in W 6.5 in D 0.01 in

19th Century Guam Mourning Costume Lithograph – Dolorida, Gubam Island

Located in Langweer, NL

work. This lithograph serves as both a work of art and a historical document, shedding light on

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Levant in Antiquity: Lands of Phoenicia, Judea, and Neighboring Kingdoms, 1880
Levant in Antiquity: Lands of Phoenicia, Judea, and Neighboring Kingdoms, 1880

Levant in Antiquity: Lands of Phoenicia, Judea, and Neighboring Kingdoms, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document for several reasons: 1. **Historical Regions**: It includes Phoenicia, known for its

Category

Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Framed William P. Gottlieb Photograph of Frank Sinatra
Framed William P. Gottlieb Photograph of Frank Sinatra

Framed William P. Gottlieb Photograph of Frank Sinatra

Located in Delray Beach, FL

just images; they are historical documents, offering a unique glimpse into the heart of jazz's most

Category

20th Century American Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood

Original Classical Lamp Engravings: Montfaucon's Collection, Published in 1722
Original Classical Lamp Engravings: Montfaucon's Collection, Published in 1722

Original Classical Lamp Engravings: Montfaucon's Collection, Published in 1722

$612Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 10.44 in D 0 in

Original Classical Lamp Engravings: Montfaucon's Collection, Published in 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

scholarship. Each lamp serves as a historical document, providing insights into the artistic and functional

Category

Antique 1720s Prints

Materials

Paper

Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section
Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section

Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section

$2,295Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.75 in W 25.01 in D 0.01 in

Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document. It would appeal to enthusiasts of maritime history, shipbuilding, and antique prints

Category

Antique 1730s German Prints

Materials

Paper

The Southern Courthouse of Stockholm: An Engraving by Willem Swidde, 1691
The Southern Courthouse of Stockholm: An Engraving by Willem Swidde, 1691

The Southern Courthouse of Stockholm: An Engraving by Willem Swidde, 1691

$516Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.55 in W 17.72 in D 0 in

The Southern Courthouse of Stockholm: An Engraving by Willem Swidde, 1691

Located in Langweer, NL

and as a historical document, providing insight into the urban development and cultural heritage of

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland
1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland

1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland

$870Sale Price|35% Off

H 31.5 in W 21.07 in D 0.01 in

1788 Map of Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Great Britain & Ireland

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, providing a glimpse into how Europe was perceived and divided just before significant

Category

Antique 1780s Maps

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Map of West India Islands: St. Christopher's, St. Lucia and Nevis
Hand-Colored Map of West India Islands: St. Christopher's, St. Lucia and Nevis

Hand-Colored Map of West India Islands: St. Christopher's, St. Lucia and Nevis

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, providing insight into the geographic knowledge and colonial interests of the British in

Category

Antique 1820s Maps

Materials

Paper

The Art of Mackerel and Salmon Fishing - An Exquisite 1793 Panckoucke Engraving
The Art of Mackerel and Salmon Fishing - An Exquisite 1793 Panckoucke Engraving

The Art of Mackerel and Salmon Fishing - An Exquisite 1793 Panckoucke Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

informative piece but also as an historical document illustrating the technological and industrial knowledge

Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793
Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793

Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793

$162Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 10.83 in D 0 in

Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document illustrating the technological and industrial knowledge of the time. The artists and

Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Net Crafting Elegance - 1793 Panckoucke Fishing Series
Vintage Net Crafting Elegance - 1793 Panckoucke Fishing Series

Vintage Net Crafting Elegance - 1793 Panckoucke Fishing Series

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 10.83 in D 0 in

Vintage Net Crafting Elegance - 1793 Panckoucke Fishing Series

Located in Langweer, NL

informative piece but also as an historical document illustrating the technological and industrial knowledge

Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Sunda Islands Including Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, 1705
Antique Map of the Sunda Islands Including Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, 1705

Antique Map of the Sunda Islands Including Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, 1705

Located in Langweer, NL

and the charming coloration of the map make it not only an important historical document but also a

Category

Antique Early 1700s Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO & CALIFORNIA
Original Antique Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO & CALIFORNIA

Original Antique Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO & CALIFORNIA

$1,244Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.8 in W 13.71 in D 0.01 in

Original Antique Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO & CALIFORNIA

Located in Langweer, NL

"Map of the Western Part of NEW MEXICO and CALIFORNIA" is not only a historical document of

Category

Antique 1760s Maps

Materials

Paper

Swiss Splendor: Antique Map of Switzerland and Its Cantons, 1852
Swiss Splendor: Antique Map of Switzerland and Its Cantons, 1852

Swiss Splendor: Antique Map of Switzerland and Its Cantons, 1852

$133Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.12 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in

Swiss Splendor: Antique Map of Switzerland and Its Cantons, 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

' antique map serves as an educational tool and a historical document, providing a visual and informative

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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708
Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708

Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708

Located in Langweer, NL

engravings. This piece serves not only as a work of art but also as a historical document, offering insights

Category

Antique Early 1700s Prints

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes

Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes

$306Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in

Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes

Located in Langweer, NL

just as navigational tools but as works of art and historical documents. They represent a Victorian

Category

Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Villa Brodu, Beuzeval (Calvados) by Baumier, c.1900
Antique Print of Villa Brodu, Beuzeval (Calvados) by Baumier, c.1900

Antique Print of Villa Brodu, Beuzeval (Calvados) by Baumier, c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document as well as a decorative artwork. Condition report: Very good condition with bright

Category

20th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Map: Friesland and Terschelling with Inset Isles, by Visscher II, 1670
Antique Map: Friesland and Terschelling with Inset Isles, by Visscher II, 1670

Antique Map: Friesland and Terschelling with Inset Isles, by Visscher II, 1670

$933Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.48 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map: Friesland and Terschelling with Inset Isles, by Visscher II, 1670

By Nicolaes Visscher II

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document. Perfect for display or collection, this piece is a testament to the skill and

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Sweden, Norway and Denmark by Johnson, 1872
Antique Map of Sweden, Norway and Denmark by Johnson, 1872

Antique Map of Sweden, Norway and Denmark by Johnson, 1872

$239Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Sweden, Norway and Denmark by Johnson, 1872

Located in Langweer, NL

make it a valuable historical document, reflecting the understanding and representation of these

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Italian Liberty Decorative Study Polesine, 1910, Black Framed Drawing
Italian Liberty Decorative Study Polesine, 1910, Black Framed Drawing

Italian Liberty Decorative Study Polesine, 1910, Black Framed Drawing

Located in Lincoln, GB

historical document that captures the hand of a professional artist planning a larger mural, fresco, or

Category

20th Century Italian Drawings

Materials

Paper

Linzerin – Austrian Folk Costume Print after Eduard Payer, ca. 1880
Linzerin – Austrian Folk Costume Print after Eduard Payer, ca. 1880

Linzerin – Austrian Folk Costume Print after Eduard Payer, ca. 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

functions both as a historical document and as an appealing decorative work. Its warm tones and balanced

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Prints

Materials

Paper

Original 1850 Webb & Millington Wood Engraging – ‘The Panorama of Horses’
Original 1850 Webb & Millington Wood Engraging – ‘The Panorama of Horses’

Original 1850 Webb & Millington Wood Engraging – ‘The Panorama of Horses’

Located in Lincoln, GB

, transforming a charming historical document into a interior design piece." Condition Report An original mid

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Antique 19th Century British Prints

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.