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Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851

Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

outposts would be highlighted. The Tallis series of maps are important historical documents that capture a

Category

Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880
Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880

Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, offering a window into how 19th-century scholars viewed and interpreted the ancient

Category

Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794
Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794

Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794

$1,887Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 25.79 in W 36.23 in D 0 in

Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794

Located in Langweer, NL

its unification in the 19th century. This makes it a valuable historical document for understanding

Category

Antique 1790s Maps

Materials

Paper

Climbing Alstroemeria: A Spectacle of Color and Form, Published circa 1875
Climbing Alstroemeria: A Spectacle of Color and Form, Published circa 1875

Climbing Alstroemeria: A Spectacle of Color and Form, Published circa 1875

Located in Langweer, NL

historical documents in the study of botany. Description of Bomarea salsilla: - Botanical Characteristics

Category

Antique 1870s Prints

Materials

Paper

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and historically documented through Sotheby’s catalogue publications

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and historically documented through Sotheby’s catalogue publications

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ornate Baroque Stairs: Van der Horst's Design Mastery in Engravings, 1739
Ornate Baroque Stairs: Van der Horst's Design Mastery in Engravings, 1739

Ornate Baroque Stairs: Van der Horst's Design Mastery in Engravings, 1739

$360Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 17.52 in W 22.64 in D 0 in

Ornate Baroque Stairs: Van der Horst's Design Mastery in Engravings, 1739

Located in Langweer, NL

tool for the art of staircase construction and as historical documents that highlight the architectural

Category

Antique 1730s Prints

Materials

Paper

Ararat Rugs Isfahan Carpet New Julfa Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Isfahan Carpet New Julfa Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Isfahan Carpet New Julfa Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

language. It stands as both a decorative object and a historical document, reflecting one of the most

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Map of Manchester & Environs, Victorian Industrial Lancashire Map, 1885
Antique Map of Manchester & Environs, Victorian Industrial Lancashire Map, 1885

Antique Map of Manchester & Environs, Victorian Industrial Lancashire Map, 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

supported its economic power. Today it serves as both an important historical document and a visually

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775
Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775

Antique Sea Chart Java Indonesia – Mannevillette Neptune Oriental 1775

Located in Langweer, NL

makes it both a valuable historical document and a visually striking decorative piece. Today charts

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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571
Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571

Palace Carpet, woven in the Caucasus - British Royal Commission - N 1571

Located in Paris, FR

just an example of an ancient textile, but a historical document in its own right, woven with royal

Category

20th Century Caucasian British Colonial Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Engravings of Egypt's Sphinx and Hermopolis: Early European Exploration, c.1795
Engravings of Egypt's Sphinx and Hermopolis: Early European Exploration, c.1795

Engravings of Egypt's Sphinx and Hermopolis: Early European Exploration, c.1795

$132Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8.19 in W 10.63 in D 0 in

Engravings of Egypt's Sphinx and Hermopolis: Early European Exploration, c.1795

Located in Langweer, NL

period. 2. Documenting the Past: The images serve as valuable historical documents, offering a visual

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

View of New York City from Weehawken, Rare Hand-Colored 1834 Aquatint Print
View of New York City from Weehawken, Rare Hand-Colored 1834 Aquatint Print

View of New York City from Weehawken, Rare Hand-Colored 1834 Aquatint Print

$5,121Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.54 in W 20.71 in D 0.01 in

View of New York City from Weehawken, Rare Hand-Colored 1834 Aquatint Print

Located in Langweer, NL

represents both a historical document and a work of art, celebrating the city’s dynamic evolution and its

Category

Antique 1830s Prints

Materials

Paper

Black Sea in Antiquity: Pontus Euxinus Map, Published in 1880
Black Sea in Antiquity: Pontus Euxinus Map, Published in 1880

Black Sea in Antiquity: Pontus Euxinus Map, Published in 1880

$350Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.56 in W 18.51 in D 0 in

Black Sea in Antiquity: Pontus Euxinus Map, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

map is a valuable historical document, capturing the geography of a region that was a crossroads of

Category

Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Siege and Struggle: The Kauwensteinse Dike in the Eighty Years' War, 1647
Siege and Struggle: The Kauwensteinse Dike in the Eighty Years' War, 1647

Siege and Struggle: The Kauwensteinse Dike in the Eighty Years' War, 1647

$796Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 0 in

Siege and Struggle: The Kauwensteinse Dike in the Eighty Years' War, 1647

Located in Langweer, NL

in more detail. It's a valuable historical document that gives insight into the art and

Category

Antique 1640s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Louvre Cour Carrée Exposition Print, Paris Industry Fair – 1803
Antique Louvre Cour Carrée Exposition Print, Paris Industry Fair – 1803

Antique Louvre Cour Carrée Exposition Print, Paris Industry Fair – 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

. The print is not only an architectural view but also an important historical document. It records one

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Ernest the Iron of Austria - Antique Engraving by Gaspar Oselli, 1569
Ernest the Iron of Austria - Antique Engraving by Gaspar Oselli, 1569

Ernest the Iron of Austria - Antique Engraving by Gaspar Oselli, 1569

Located in Langweer, NL

valuable historical documents, providing insight into the artistic and cultural practices of the

Category

Antique 16th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Old Map of Turkey in Asia with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset , 1859
Old Map of Turkey in Asia with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset , 1859

Old Map of Turkey in Asia with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset , 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Historical Value**: As a historical document, this map serves as an invaluable educational tool, offering

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Maps

Materials

Paper

Tortoiseshell Table by Roberto Jodice for Ottini Milano, 1975
Tortoiseshell Table by Roberto Jodice for Ottini Milano, 1975

Tortoiseshell Table by Roberto Jodice for Ottini Milano, 1975

Located in Conversano, IT

impact, but also an authentic historical document. The top is clad in natural tortoiseshell, applied in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Center Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Lacquer

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Multi-Level Medieval Siege Tower
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Multi-Level Medieval Siege Tower

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Multi-Level Medieval Siege Tower

$417Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 0.01 in

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Multi-Level Medieval Siege Tower

Located in Langweer, NL

Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums*, created by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and historically

Category

Antique 1840s German Prints

Materials

Paper

George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester

George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester

$49,850

H 29.1 in W 21 in D 1 in

George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester

By Hannam & Crouch

Located in New Orleans, LA

silverwork but also an important historical document and is sure to be an important addition to any

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Piero Fornasetti Ashtray of a Bill of Sale from the Weikel & Smith, Philadelphia
Piero Fornasetti Ashtray of a Bill of Sale from the Weikel & Smith, Philadelphia

Piero Fornasetti Ashtray of a Bill of Sale from the Weikel & Smith, Philadelphia

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

materials, historical records show that it was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, documented

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Map of Asian Turkey, Levant, and Mesopotamia by Tardieu, circa 1802
Antique Map of Asian Turkey, Levant, and Mesopotamia by Tardieu, circa 1802

Antique Map of Asian Turkey, Levant, and Mesopotamia by Tardieu, circa 1802

$417Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.42 in W 22.05 in D 0.01 in

Antique Map of Asian Turkey, Levant, and Mesopotamia by Tardieu, circa 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

pressures were beginning to reshape its future. This map is both a valuable historical document and a

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Pastoral Elegance: Ulrik Thersner's 1824 Aquatint of Djursholm Castle
Pastoral Elegance: Ulrik Thersner's 1824 Aquatint of Djursholm Castle

Pastoral Elegance: Ulrik Thersner's 1824 Aquatint of Djursholm Castle

$424Sale Price|34% Off

H 15.75 in W 21.26 in D 0 in

Pastoral Elegance: Ulrik Thersner's 1824 Aquatint of Djursholm Castle

Located in Langweer, NL

castle, emphasizing its prominence and setting within the landscape. As a historical document, the print

Category

Antique 1820s Prints

Materials

Paper

Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica - Published in Weimar, 1825
Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica - Published in Weimar, 1825

Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica - Published in Weimar, 1825

$512Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.41 in W 16.93 in D 0 in

Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica - Published in Weimar, 1825

Located in Langweer, NL

This map of Jamaica is an interesting historical document. This map is part of an atlas that was

Category

Antique 1820s Maps

Materials

Paper

Panoramic View of Isfahan in 17th Century Persia by J.C. Haffner, ca.1690
Panoramic View of Isfahan in 17th Century Persia by J.C. Haffner, ca.1690

Panoramic View of Isfahan in 17th Century Persia by J.C. Haffner, ca.1690

$1,327Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 12.01 in D 0 in

Panoramic View of Isfahan in 17th Century Persia by J.C. Haffner, ca.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document. The engraving highlights the city's significance as a center of trade, culture, and

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Antique 1690s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece
Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece

Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece

Located in Langweer, NL

map both an art piece and a historical document, capturing the imagination of scholars and collectors

Category

Antique 1730s German Maps

Materials

Paper

Genuine Antique Map of European Turkey by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, 1802
Genuine Antique Map of European Turkey by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, 1802

Genuine Antique Map of European Turkey by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

historical document, offering insights into the geography and political landscape of the Ottoman Empire's

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Maps

Materials

Paper

Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970

Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Conversano, IT

aesthetic value, Le Stelle represents a historical document of Italian radical design, where comfort and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749
Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749

Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749

$331Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.15 in W 8.94 in D 0.01 in

Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

collectors and are considered important historical documents in the field of natural history. ### "A Natural

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Antique 1740s Prints

Materials

Paper

Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany
Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany

Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany

$528Sale Price|19% Off

H 18.51 in W 22.45 in D 0 in

Johannes Janssonius' 17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany

Located in Langweer, NL

one produced by Janssonius serve not only as geographical records but also as historical documents

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Antique 1650s Maps

Materials

Paper

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer

Located in Downingtown, PA

Woman in a White Gown is therefore a moving historical document, representing not only a beautiful

Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings

Materials

Ivory

Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681
Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681

Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681

$5,595Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.07 in W 24.41 in D 0.01 in

Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681

Located in Langweer, NL

History: This map serves as a historical document, preserving knowledge about Batavia's cityscape

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Antique 1680s Maps

Materials

Paper

Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye
Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye

Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, rather than being rather plain and somewhat unattractive features as he is historically documented might

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810
Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810

Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810

Located in Seaford, GB

pleasure but also serves as an invaluable historical document. It portrays Brazil at a time when it was

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Antique Early 19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

B3 Wall lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce, Italy, 1950
B3 Wall lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce, Italy, 1950

B3 Wall lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce, Italy, 1950

$17,781

H 50.01 in W 19.69 in D 48.82 in

B3 Wall lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce, Italy, 1950

By Oluce, Franco Buzzi

Located in Piacenza, Italy

them ideal for both task and ambient lighting. Literature: Documented in the historical Oluce catalog

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

David Schneuer Original Mixed Media Painting Of A Party Scene
David Schneuer Original Mixed Media Painting Of A Party Scene

David Schneuer Original Mixed Media Painting Of A Party Scene

Located in London, London

distinctive modern style. His work documents everyday life, historical moments, and deeply human scenes with

Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Italian Country Woman Costume Print, Pavia Peasant Dress, 1749
Italian Country Woman Costume Print, Pavia Peasant Dress, 1749

Italian Country Woman Costume Print, Pavia Peasant Dress, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

costume series published around 1749, documenting historical regional dress traditions from across Italy

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Renaissance Costume Engravings of Padua & Siena, Hand-Colored, 1749
Italian Renaissance Costume Engravings of Padua & Siena, Hand-Colored, 1749

Italian Renaissance Costume Engravings of Padua & Siena, Hand-Colored, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

costume series, these elegant engravings document historical Italian dress traditions with remarkable

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930
Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930

Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930

Located in Marbella, ES

, hinges, and a lock, as well as internal dividers that reflect its historical use for documents, jewelry

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Noble Lady Costume Print, Vicenza Fashion, 1749
Italian Noble Lady Costume Print, Vicenza Fashion, 1749

Italian Noble Lady Costume Print, Vicenza Fashion, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

around 1749, documenting the historical fashions and regional dress traditions of Europe. The composition

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Grand Tour Italian Costume Prints, Naples & Ischia Ladies, Set of 2, 1749
Grand Tour Italian Costume Prints, Naples & Ischia Ladies, Set of 2, 1749

Grand Tour Italian Costume Prints, Naples & Ischia Ladies, Set of 2, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

series published around 1749, documenting historical dress traditions and regional fashions of Italy. The

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Antique Mid-18th 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.