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literature and geographic works, making the print an important historical document that illustrates how North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

Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora
Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora

Albert Genick, a Lithographic Print of an Ancient Greek Vase, an Amphora

Located in Downingtown, PA

that allows the rich imagery of the vase to take center stage. As a historical document and a beautiful

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Prints

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Paper

Colorfull Antique Map of Africa with Algeria Inset – Stieler Atlas 1858
Colorfull Antique Map of Africa with Algeria Inset – Stieler Atlas 1858

Colorfull Antique Map of Africa with Algeria Inset – Stieler Atlas 1858

Located in Langweer, NL

by F. von Stülpnagel and published by Justus Perthes in 1858, is a finely detailed and historically

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps

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Paper

La Pérouse Alaska Tlingit Costume Engraving – French Expedition, 1797
La Pérouse Alaska Tlingit Costume Engraving – French Expedition, 1797

La Pérouse Alaska Tlingit Costume Engraving – French Expedition, 1797

Located in Langweer, NL

historical importance, documenting regions and cultures that were largely unknown to European audiences at

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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Allegorical Print Celebrating King Willem I of the Netherlands, 1815
Antique Allegorical Print Celebrating King Willem I of the Netherlands, 1815

Antique Allegorical Print Celebrating King Willem I of the Netherlands, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

. National memorial piece of Gratitude and Art.” This engraving is an important historical document

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Chromolithograph of 19th Century Sugarcane Harvest, circa 1890
Antique Chromolithograph of 19th Century Sugarcane Harvest, circa 1890

Antique Chromolithograph of 19th Century Sugarcane Harvest, circa 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

industries and colonial enterprises. Today, the image serves as a powerful historical document, useful for

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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

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Paper

Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749
Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749

Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document and a decorative work of art. With its generous margins and clearly visible platemark

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century
Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century

Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

public exhibitions. This toy offers not only mechanical charm but also serves as a historical document

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Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Map of Italy and Neighboring Regions by Delamarche – Antique Map, c.1800
Map of Italy and Neighboring Regions by Delamarche – Antique Map, c.1800

Map of Italy and Neighboring Regions by Delamarche – Antique Map, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

in Italy, the map also serves as a historical document of geopolitical interest, marking boundaries

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Antique Early 1800s French Maps

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Paper

1920s American Folk Art Textile, Southwest Modern Style Carpet
1920s American Folk Art Textile, Southwest Modern Style Carpet

1920s American Folk Art Textile, Southwest Modern Style Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

serves as a historical document of cultural adaptation. The introduction of commercial yarns and the use

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Early 20th Century American Bohemian North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1960's Egyptian Pictorial Kilim Tapestry Rug with Urban Scene
1960's Egyptian Pictorial Kilim Tapestry Rug with Urban Scene

1960's Egyptian Pictorial Kilim Tapestry Rug with Urban Scene

By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop

Located in Dallas, TX

aesthetic value of the tapestry but also serves as a historical document, preserving a moment in Egypt’s

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Modern Tapestries

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Wool

L'isle De La Martinique Caribbean Copper Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1704
L'isle De La Martinique Caribbean Copper Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1704

L'isle De La Martinique Caribbean Copper Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1704

Located in Langweer, NL

characteristic of the atlas. It serves as a valuable historical document, offering not just geographical

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Antique Late 19th Century French Maps

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Paper

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720
Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

applied hand coloring. These qualities make them highly desirable both as historical documents and as

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Catching Doves in Renaissance Europe: Stradanus & Galle's 1615 Hunting Print
Catching Doves in Renaissance Europe: Stradanus & Galle's 1615 Hunting Print

Catching Doves in Renaissance Europe: Stradanus & Galle's 1615 Hunting Print

$285Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.77 in W 17.49 in D 0.2 in

Catching Doves in Renaissance Europe: Stradanus & Galle's 1615 Hunting Print

Located in Langweer, NL

artistic and historical document. It reflects the rich collaboration between Joannes Stradanus and Philip

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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving
Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving

Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

about the natural wonders of the world beyond their borders. As a historical document, this engraving

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Large Sea Chart of the British Islands, 1918
Large Sea Chart of the British Islands, 1918

Large Sea Chart of the British Islands, 1918

$532Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.74 in W 27.56 in D 0 in

Large Sea Chart of the British Islands, 1918

Located in Langweer, NL

also as a historical document, offering insights into the state of geographical knowledge and maritime

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Vintage 1910s Maps

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Paper

1859 Vintage Maps of England and Wales: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Detail
1859 Vintage Maps of England and Wales: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Detail

1859 Vintage Maps of England and Wales: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Detail

$380Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 21.26 in D 0.02 in

1859 Vintage Maps of England and Wales: Blackie's Imperial Geographic Detail

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, this map is invaluable for educational purposes, offering a glimpse into the

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Maps

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Paper

17th Century Blaeu Map of France, Gallia, Hand Colored, c.1642
17th Century Blaeu Map of France, Gallia, Hand Colored, c.1642

17th Century Blaeu Map of France, Gallia, Hand Colored, c.1642

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document and a decorative object, this map embodies the ambition and craftsmanship of the Dutch

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Indigenous People of Formosa (Taiwan) – Ferrario Costume Print, c.1815
Indigenous People of Formosa (Taiwan) – Ferrario Costume Print, c.1815

Indigenous People of Formosa (Taiwan) – Ferrario Costume Print, c.1815

Located in Langweer, NL

and as historical documents illustrating how global cultures were perceived and represented in early

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

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Paper

Vintage Wall Chart of Balikpapan 'Indonesia', circa 1920
Vintage Wall Chart of Balikpapan 'Indonesia', circa 1920

Vintage Wall Chart of Balikpapan 'Indonesia', circa 1920

$772Sale Price|35% Off

H 33.47 in W 45.28 in D 0.12 in

Vintage Wall Chart of Balikpapan 'Indonesia', circa 1920

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, offering both visual and educational insights into the early 20th-century portrayal of

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Early 20th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Turkey in Europe & Balkans Map, Antique Hand-Colored Map, 1860
Turkey in Europe & Balkans Map, Antique Hand-Colored Map, 1860

Turkey in Europe & Balkans Map, Antique Hand-Colored Map, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

connections and strategic locations. This map is both a valuable historical document and a visually

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Maps

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Paper

New Granada, New Andalusia & Guiana – Antique Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
New Granada, New Andalusia & Guiana – Antique Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

New Granada, New Andalusia & Guiana – Antique Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

scholarly historical document and as a refined wall piece for a library, study, or contemporary interior

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

Cuba – Enlightenment Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780
Cuba – Enlightenment Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Cuba – Enlightenment Island Map by Rigobert Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

framed. It functions equally well as a scholarly historical document and as a refined decorative wall

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

Chikanobu Triptych – Shogun Returns from the Hunt in Koganehara, c.1897
Chikanobu Triptych – Shogun Returns from the Hunt in Koganehara, c.1897

Chikanobu Triptych – Shogun Returns from the Hunt in Koganehara, c.1897

Located in Langweer, NL

and is a compelling historical document of samurai-era tradition as imagined through Meiji eyes

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Antique 1890s Japanese Prints

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Paper

Isle of Man Map, Ordnance Survey Style, Bacon London, 1885
Isle of Man Map, Ordnance Survey Style, Bacon London, 1885

Isle of Man Map, Ordnance Survey Style, Bacon London, 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

, makes this map both an excellent historical document and a refined decorative object. Maps from Bacon’s

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Antique Late 19th Century British Maps

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Paper

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890
Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

$142Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Located in Langweer, NL

. This sheet is not only a visual celebration of Persian artistic tradition but also a historical

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Ancient Greek Vase and Border Patterns – Classical Ornament, Plate V, ca.1890
Ancient Greek Vase and Border Patterns – Classical Ornament, Plate V, ca.1890

Ancient Greek Vase and Border Patterns – Classical Ornament, Plate V, ca.1890

Located in Langweer, NL

plate serves as both a decorative masterpiece and a historical document of ancient Greek visual language

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Dardanelles Strait, Ottoman Turkey – Probst Optical View with Ships, c.1770
Dardanelles Strait, Ottoman Turkey – Probst Optical View with Ships, c.1770

Dardanelles Strait, Ottoman Turkey – Probst Optical View with Ships, c.1770

$846Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 20.08 in D 0.01 in

Dardanelles Strait, Ottoman Turkey – Probst Optical View with Ships, c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

international audience for which these prints were intended. As both a decorative work and a historical

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Antique 1770s German Prints

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Paper

Religious Belief Map by A.K. Johnston – Moral and Statistical Chart 1852
Religious Belief Map by A.K. Johnston – Moral and Statistical Chart 1852

Religious Belief Map by A.K. Johnston – Moral and Statistical Chart 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

reflects the empirical spirit of the age, while also serving as a historical document of cultural

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Prints

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Paper

Empire d’Alexandre Map of Alexander the Great’s Empire, Paris, c.1850
Empire d’Alexandre Map of Alexander the Great’s Empire, Paris, c.1850

Empire d’Alexandre Map of Alexander the Great’s Empire, Paris, c.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

, creating a richly detailed historical document as well as a highly decorative classical map. One of the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Maps

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Paper

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward
Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward

Located in Langweer, NL

. This engraving, like others in Strype's edition, serves as a visual and historical document of London’s

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Antique 1720s Prints

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Paper

Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749
Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749

Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

presence of the figure, making it both a strong visual statement and an engaging historical document. With

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of the County of Burgundy by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710
Antique Map of the County of Burgundy by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710

Antique Map of the County of Burgundy by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1710

Located in Langweer, NL

longevity of this valuable historical document. This map serves as an excellent decorative and scholarly

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Antique 1720s Maps

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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.

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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.