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Early 20th Century English bronze letters
Early 20th Century English bronze letters

Early 20th Century English bronze letters

$1,416

H 12 in W 11 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century English bronze letters

Located in London, GB

“SUMMER” A cool collection of early 20th Century English bronze letters that spell “SUMMER

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Framed Richard Nixon & Spiro Agnew Watergate Letters 1973
Framed Richard Nixon & Spiro Agnew Watergate Letters 1973

Framed Richard Nixon & Spiro Agnew Watergate Letters 1973

$357Sale Price|35% Off

H 17 in W 21 in D 1 in

Framed Richard Nixon & Spiro Agnew Watergate Letters 1973

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hand-typed letters between "Jim Harper" of California and the 37th president of the United States

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Vintage 1970s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood

Two Typed Letters Signed (TLS) by T. S. Eliot
Two Typed Letters Signed (TLS) by T. S. Eliot

Two Typed Letters Signed (TLS) by T. S. Eliot

$2,200 / set

H 10.25 in W 8 in D 0.94 in

Two Typed Letters Signed (TLS) by T. S. Eliot

Located in Middletown, NY

Two one-page letters on Faber & Faber stationery, SIGNED by T. S. Eliot. The first, dated 1

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Mid-20th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letters "T" and "O"  Large Scale
Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letters "T" and "O"  Large Scale

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letters "T" and "O" Large Scale

Located in Fulton, CA

Two vintage sign letters, "T" and "O". Cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina to finish

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20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

3 Original 1969 Woodstock Tickets w The Experience LP Record & COA Letters
3 Original 1969 Woodstock Tickets w The Experience LP Record & COA Letters

3 Original 1969 Woodstock Tickets w The Experience LP Record & COA Letters

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.375 in W 14.25 in D 1 in

3 Original 1969 Woodstock Tickets w The Experience LP Record & COA Letters

Located in Dayton, OH

" miniature LP. Includes 1991 Letters of Authenticity from Globe Ticket Company and Barnes Limited. Gold metal

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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1928 A Wonderful Grain of Rice 101 Letters Curiosity Delhi to Dulwich Folk Art
1928 A Wonderful Grain of Rice 101 Letters Curiosity Delhi to Dulwich Folk Art

1928 A Wonderful Grain of Rice 101 Letters Curiosity Delhi to Dulwich Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

-regarded historical book about the area in South London, titled "Dulwich Village: Brief Chapters in the

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Early 20th Century Indian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass

17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal
17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal

17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Queen Anne letters patent on vellum with a partial Great Seal and beautifully

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Antique Late 17th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century

Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century

Located in Doha, QA

letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, sealed with red wax

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Silver

Conceptual "Alphabet & Numerals" Acrylic Painting
Conceptual "Alphabet & Numerals" Acrylic Painting

Conceptual "Alphabet & Numerals" Acrylic Painting

Located in San Diego, CA

signature. This is a declining art form. What may also be lost is the ability to read other historical

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2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Georgian Emerald 22 Karat Gold Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Death Token Ring
Georgian Emerald 22 Karat Gold Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Death Token Ring

Georgian Emerald 22 Karat Gold Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Death Token Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

and sits 5.0 mm high Total Weight: 2.3 grams Accompanied by letters containing historical accounts of

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Antique 1820s Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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Letters patent, Amadeo I to Countess of Santa Engracia. Madrid, 1873.
Letters patent, Amadeo I to Countess of Santa Engracia. Madrid, 1873.

Letters patent, Amadeo I to Countess of Santa Engracia. Madrid, 1873.

Located in Madrid, ES

Execution of nobility granted by Amadeo I to the Countess of Santa Engracia. Bound book. Madrid, Spain, 1873. Execution of nobility or nobility bound in leather embossed with gold l...

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Antique 1870s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Framed Napoleonic Government Documents
Framed Napoleonic Government Documents

Framed Napoleonic Government Documents

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H 48.38 in W 54.25 in D 1 in

Framed Napoleonic Government Documents

Located in New Orleans, LA

This historically significant collection of letters is from the Ministers and trusted Generals

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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

George Washington Signed Military Appointment of John Wade to Lieutenant

George Washington Signed Military Appointment of John Wade to Lieutenant

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

autographs have been collected. Signed letters from the Revolution and letters and historical documents

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Antique 1790s Historical Memorabilia

Jackie Robinson Signatures and Personal Letters
Jackie Robinson Signatures and Personal Letters

Jackie Robinson Signatures and Personal Letters

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Jackie Robinson signature's and personal letters. These historical pieces of sports memorabilia

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Mid-20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Pierre Jeanneret '1896-1967' 'PJ-R-14-A' Storage Unit, India, 1950s
Pierre Jeanneret '1896-1967' 'PJ-R-14-A' Storage Unit, India, 1950s

Pierre Jeanneret '1896-1967' 'PJ-R-14-A' Storage Unit, India, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hønefoss, 30

its charm. Adding to its value and historical significance, this cupboard features letters that

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Memoires de Mr D'artagnan (French Edition) 1966
Memoires de Mr D'artagnan (French Edition) 1966

Memoires de Mr D'artagnan (French Edition) 1966

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H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in

Memoires de Mr D'artagnan (French Edition) 1966

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, gallant letters, accounts of historical love affairs (such as Les Intrigues amoureuses de la Cour de

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Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Books

Materials

Paper

Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower Typed Signed Letters
Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower Typed Signed Letters

Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower Typed Signed Letters

Located in Jersey, GB

A pair of typed, signed letters from US President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 – 1969) and the First

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Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

100 Years War Letters Sent by Royal Messenger
100 Years War Letters Sent by Royal Messenger

100 Years War Letters Sent by Royal Messenger

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H 5.25 in W 13 in D 0.01 in

100 Years War Letters Sent by Royal Messenger

Located in Jersey, GB

Two rare letters from the 100 Years War, carried by Royal Messenger The two letters relate to an

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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First Trade Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by Author & Illustrator, with Orig

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Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge

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Limited Edition Disney "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Book with Serigraphs
Limited Edition Disney "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Book with Serigraphs

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By Walt Disney Productions

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Victorian Period English 19th Century Copper Finial with Verdigris Patina
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21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

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By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

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Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938

Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

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Lynn Goldsmith. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Signed, Limited Ed Book

Lynn Goldsmith. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. Signed, Limited Ed Book

By TASCHEN, Lynn Goldsmith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane
19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane

19th Century American Folk Art Iron Horse Weathervane

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Ex. Jane Cipley collection. Fantastic sheet and strap iron horse weathervane. Originally found in the midwest. Old make-do repair to tail. Great piece of Americana.

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California Pottery Equestrian Stallion TV Lamp & Planter by Gilner Pottery
California Pottery Equestrian Stallion TV Lamp & Planter by Gilner Pottery

California Pottery Equestrian Stallion TV Lamp & Planter by Gilner Pottery

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA
'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA

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$7,500

H 14 in W 69 in D 4.75 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of art. Glass in great condition....

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Four Warren McArthur Chairs

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$3,300 / set

H 31 in W 17.5 in D 23 in

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By Warren McArthur

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Bauhaus tubular cantilever chair, 1930's

Bauhaus tubular cantilever chair, 1930's

$1,748

H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in

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Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

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30, 000 Years of Art, New Edition, Mini Format
30, 000 Years of Art, New Edition, Mini Format

30, 000 Years of Art, New Edition, Mini Format

Unavailable|$35 / item

H 3 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in

30, 000 Years of Art, New Edition, Mini Format

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu

Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu

$6,962Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 43.31 in W 106.3 in D 92.52 in

Mid-century Modern Judy Bed Designers Guild Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

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Textile, Bouclé, Wood

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Historical Letters For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of historical letters for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and metal, all historical letters available were constructed with great care. We have 93 antique and vintage historical letters in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Historical letters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Historical letters are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, neoclassical and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many historical letters are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre Jeanneret, Studio BBPR and Theodore Roosevelt produced popular historical letters that are worth a look.

How Much are Historical Letters?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,442, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $174,000 highest priced.

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