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Map of the Northern Part of Palawan – Observatorio de Manila, 1899
Map of the Northern Part of Palawan – Observatorio de Manila, 1899

Map of the Northern Part of Palawan – Observatorio de Manila, 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

valuable historical document and an aesthetically striking piece of early Philippine cartography

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Antique 1890s Philippine Maps

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Paper

Antibes Washerwomen Etching – Adolphe Lalauze Depicting Rural Life, 1869
Antibes Washerwomen Etching – Adolphe Lalauze Depicting Rural Life, 1869

Antibes Washerwomen Etching – Adolphe Lalauze Depicting Rural Life, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

print and a charming historical document of French village life in the 19th century. Condition report

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Antique Late 19th Century European Prints

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Paper

Early 19th-Century Dutch Drawing – Woman with Children and Baskets, c.1805
Early 19th-Century Dutch Drawing – Woman with Children and Baskets, c.1805

Early 19th-Century Dutch Drawing – Woman with Children and Baskets, c.1805

Located in Langweer, NL

drawing and as a historical document of early 19th-century life. Condition report: Good condition for its

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Drawings

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Paper

Phrenology & Ethnographic Skulls Study – Antique Print Human Types 1867
Phrenology & Ethnographic Skulls Study – Antique Print Human Types 1867

Phrenology & Ethnographic Skulls Study – Antique Print Human Types 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

recognised as scientifically inaccurate and ethically problematic, they remain significant historical

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Antique 1860s German Prints

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Paper

Antique Lithograph View of Puerto de Huanchaco, Peru c.1865
Antique Lithograph View of Puerto de Huanchaco, Peru c.1865

Antique Lithograph View of Puerto de Huanchaco, Peru c.1865

Located in Langweer, NL

an artistic representation of Huanchaco, but also an important historical document of Peru’s maritime

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Antique 1860s French Prints

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Paper

1806 French Print of Quichena: Serpent-Wrapped Deity - Hindu Engraving
1806 French Print of Quichena: Serpent-Wrapped Deity - Hindu Engraving

1806 French Print of Quichena: Serpent-Wrapped Deity - Hindu Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

audiences of the time. This print serves as both a historical document and a work of art, capturing a moment

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of Germany & Railways – Transport Network Overview, 1857
Antique Map of Germany & Railways – Transport Network Overview, 1857

Antique Map of Germany & Railways – Transport Network Overview, 1857

Located in Langweer, NL

allows for easy interpretation of travel corridors. This map is not only a historical document of

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps

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Paper

1856 France and Switzerland Map with Mountain Profiles
1856 France and Switzerland Map with Mountain Profiles

1856 France and Switzerland Map with Mountain Profiles

Located in Langweer, NL

. It serves not only as a geographic reference but also as a historical document, capturing France and

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps

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Paper

Atahualpa – Last Inca Emperor of Peru – Baroque Engraving c.1700
Atahualpa – Last Inca Emperor of Peru – Baroque Engraving c.1700

Atahualpa – Last Inca Emperor of Peru – Baroque Engraving c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

Spanish colonial rule in the Andes. This engraving is an important historical document of European

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Antique Early 18th Century European Prints

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Paper

Museum-Quality Illustration of Rare Pacific Fish, Hand-Colored 1846
Museum-Quality Illustration of Rare Pacific Fish, Hand-Colored 1846

Museum-Quality Illustration of Rare Pacific Fish, Hand-Colored 1846

Located in Langweer, NL

zoological plates, such as this one, serve as historical documents of species distribution and early marine

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Wind and Hurricane Map by A.K. Johnston – Meteorological Chart 1852
Wind and Hurricane Map by A.K. Johnston – Meteorological Chart 1852

Wind and Hurricane Map by A.K. Johnston – Meteorological Chart 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

environmental and scientific information. The map remains an important historical document in the study of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Prints

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Paper

Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880
Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880

Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880

$356Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 0 in

Roman Frontiers Engraved: Germania, Raetia, and Noricum, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

, tribes, and Roman towns, which adds to its authenticity as a historical document. 6. **Inset Legend**: A

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Antique 1880s German Maps

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Paper

Traversing the Volcanic Frontier: A South Australian Expedition of 1844
Traversing the Volcanic Frontier: A South Australian Expedition of 1844

Traversing the Volcanic Frontier: A South Australian Expedition of 1844

$259Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.39 in W 13.51 in D 0 in

Traversing the Volcanic Frontier: A South Australian Expedition of 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

This is a historical document and part of a map and illustration from an expedition. The text

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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

View of Frankenberg: Braun & Hogenberg's Historic Bird's-Eye Map, 1599
View of Frankenberg: Braun & Hogenberg's Historic Bird's-Eye Map, 1599

View of Frankenberg: Braun & Hogenberg's Historic Bird's-Eye Map, 1599

$481Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.16 in W 20.08 in D 0.02 in

View of Frankenberg: Braun & Hogenberg's Historic Bird's-Eye Map, 1599

Located in Langweer, NL

& Hogenberg around 1599, is a remarkable historical document offering a bird's-eye view of Frankenberg, a town

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Antique 16th Century Prints

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Paper

French Revolution Portrait of Roland, Girondist Minister, 1793 Engraving
French Revolution Portrait of Roland, Girondist Minister, 1793 Engraving

French Revolution Portrait of Roland, Girondist Minister, 1793 Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

calendar and context. This piece is both a portrait and a historical document, combining neoclassical

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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean, Lapie Tardieu, 1838
Antique Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean, Lapie Tardieu, 1838

Antique Roman Empire Map, Europe Mediterranean, Lapie Tardieu, 1838

Located in Langweer, NL

engraved historical map titled *Carte de l’Empire Romain* was published in Paris in 1838 as part of the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Maps

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Paper

Original Antique Map of England and Wales from the 1909 Royal Atlas
Original Antique Map of England and Wales from the 1909 Royal Atlas

Original Antique Map of England and Wales from the 1909 Royal Atlas

$240Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.49 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in

Original Antique Map of England and Wales from the 1909 Royal Atlas

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, providing insights into the geographical and political characteristics of these two

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Early 20th Century Maps

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Paper

1859 Vintage Map of Holland and Belgium: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Insight
1859 Vintage Map of Holland and Belgium: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Insight

1859 Vintage Map of Holland and Belgium: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Insight

$240Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in

1859 Vintage Map of Holland and Belgium: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Insight

Located in Langweer, NL

its visual appeal. 7. **Educational and Historical Value**: As a historical document, this map is

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Maps

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Paper

Exploring South America's North: Antique Map from the Royal Atlas of 1909
Exploring South America's North: Antique Map from the Royal Atlas of 1909

Exploring South America's North: Antique Map from the Royal Atlas of 1909

$240Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.49 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in

Exploring South America's North: Antique Map from the Royal Atlas of 1909

Located in Langweer, NL

, Northern Sheet' antique map is a valuable historical document, offering a snapshot of South America's

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Early 20th Century Maps

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Paper

1859 Detailed Map of North West Germany with Bavaria Inset - Blackie's Atlas
1859 Detailed Map of North West Germany with Bavaria Inset - Blackie's Atlas

1859 Detailed Map of North West Germany with Bavaria Inset - Blackie's Atlas

$210Sale Price|30% Off

H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in

1859 Detailed Map of North West Germany with Bavaria Inset - Blackie's Atlas

Located in Langweer, NL

offers a detailed and historically significant portrayal of the northwestern region of Germany during the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

Young King Edward VI Portrait Engraving, Tudor Royal, Holbein, c.1740
Young King Edward VI Portrait Engraving, Tudor Royal, Holbein, c.1740

Young King Edward VI Portrait Engraving, Tudor Royal, Holbein, c.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

storytelling detail allows it to function both as a historical document and a visually engaging decorative work

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Ottoman Empire Miniature Map, Turkey Balkans Arabia, Starling, 1833
Antique Ottoman Empire Miniature Map, Turkey Balkans Arabia, Starling, 1833

Antique Ottoman Empire Miniature Map, Turkey Balkans Arabia, Starling, 1833

Located in Langweer, NL

level of detail, making it both an informative historical document and a highly decorative object. Maps

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Italian Majolica Apothecary Jar Table Lamp, Renaissance Revival
Italian Majolica Apothecary Jar Table Lamp, Renaissance Revival

Italian Majolica Apothecary Jar Table Lamp, Renaissance Revival

By Amitābha Studio, Cantagalli, Deruta

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

, historical document, and symbol — bridging half a millennium of Italian ceramic tradition. About Amitābha

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

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Brass

Ancient Germania Map — Roman Germany & Danube Frontier, Wilkinson 1822
Ancient Germania Map — Roman Germany & Danube Frontier, Wilkinson 1822

Ancient Germania Map — Roman Germany & Danube Frontier, Wilkinson 1822

Located in Langweer, NL

that function equally as educational historical documents and sophisticated decorative prints. The

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Hen – Gallus Domesticus Foemina – Nozeman & Sepp Antique Bird Print, c.1829
Hen – Gallus Domesticus Foemina – Nozeman & Sepp Antique Bird Print, c.1829

Hen – Gallus Domesticus Foemina – Nozeman & Sepp Antique Bird Print, c.1829

By J.C. Sepp, Cornelius Nozeman, M. Houttuyn

Located in Langweer, NL

, making these works invaluable both as historical documents and as decorative art. Domestic chickens are

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer, c.1827
Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer, c.1827

Edward Jenner Portrait, Antique Medical Engraving, Vaccination Pioneer, c.1827

Located in Langweer, NL

smallpox, making this portrait not only a decorative object but also a powerful historical document tied to

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Ancient Raetia & Noricum Map — Roman Alpine Provinces, Wilkinson 1823
Ancient Raetia & Noricum Map — Roman Alpine Provinces, Wilkinson 1823

Ancient Raetia & Noricum Map — Roman Alpine Provinces, Wilkinson 1823

Located in Langweer, NL

interpretation with refined decorative engraving, they remain highly desirable today both as historical documents

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Antique Early 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Jamaica – Original Antique Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Jamaica – Original Antique Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Jamaica – Original Antique Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

presence when framed. It works equally well as a scholarly historical document and as a refined decorative

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

France at the Age of Enlightenment – Rigobert Bonne Antique Map, c.1780
France at the Age of Enlightenment – Rigobert Bonne Antique Map, c.1780

France at the Age of Enlightenment – Rigobert Bonne Antique Map, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

the map especially appealing both as a historical document and as a refined decorative object. Maps

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

American Leather Document Box, Circa 1830s, Samuel Francis Smith
American Leather Document Box, Circa 1830s, Samuel Francis Smith

American Leather Document Box, Circa 1830s, Samuel Francis Smith

Located in Hudson, NY

This historically important, American leather clad document box, was made in Boston in the early

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Antique 1830s American American Classical Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Pine, Linen

Polish Chevau-Légers Musicians, Imperial Guard, Napoleonic Uniforms 1843
Polish Chevau-Légers Musicians, Imperial Guard, Napoleonic Uniforms 1843

Polish Chevau-Légers Musicians, Imperial Guard, Napoleonic Uniforms 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

highlights the richness of the uniform and equipment, making this not only a historical document but also a

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Antique 1840s French Prints

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Paper

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843
Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

highlights the richness of the uniform and equipment, making this not only a historical document but also a

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Antique 1840s French Prints

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Paper

Renaissance and Baroque Clergy Dress, Antique Lithograph, ca.1880
Renaissance and Baroque Clergy Dress, Antique Lithograph, ca.1880

Renaissance and Baroque Clergy Dress, Antique Lithograph, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document and an elegant decorative artwork. The upper register features a line of clergy dressed

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Antique 1880s German Prints

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Paper

Falls of Niagara, River St. Lawrence, Canada – Engraving Published in 1816
Falls of Niagara, River St. Lawrence, Canada – Engraving Published in 1816

Falls of Niagara, River St. Lawrence, Canada – Engraving Published in 1816

Located in Langweer, NL

literature and geographic works, making the print an important historical document that illustrates how North

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Antique 1810s British Prints

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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.