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1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler
1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler

1818 Declaration of Independence Broadside Engraved by Benjamin Owen Tyler

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

print with facsimiles of the signatures based on the original manuscript. Although rigorously exact in

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

The East Wind, a red glass & oak viking ship by Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk
The East Wind, a red glass & oak viking ship by Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk

The East Wind, a red glass & oak viking ship by Backhaus & Brown and Egeværk

By Backhaus & Brown and EgevÆrk

Located in London, GB

: “Vikings had respect for the forces of the weather. In the manuscript 'The King's Mirror' ('Konnungs

Category

2010s Danish Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

Norman Mailer, Neil Leifer, Howard Bingham: The Fight
Norman Mailer, Neil Leifer, Howard Bingham: The Fight

Norman Mailer, Neil Leifer, Howard Bingham: The Fight

By Neil Leifer, Howard Bingham, Norman Mailer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Together with pictures from other photojournalists, reproductions of Mailer’s original manuscript pages

Category

2010s British Books

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

social commentary. Clearly, Daguet understood the appeal an illuminated manuscript held for an

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Steel

1829 "Declaration of Independence" Draft, Engraved by Charles Toppan
1829 "Declaration of Independence" Draft, Engraved by Charles Toppan

1829 "Declaration of Independence" Draft, Engraved by Charles Toppan

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

engraved facsimile of Jefferson’s manuscript of the Declaration. Toppan opened his own engraving business

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Prints

Materials

Paper

Silkscrreen by Woody Crumbo Potowattomie War dance
Silkscrreen by Woody Crumbo Potowattomie War dance

Silkscrreen by Woody Crumbo Potowattomie War dance

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Artists, compiled by Lydia Sain from 1932 to 1948. Typed Manuscript, 1948.; Who’s Who in American Art. New

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Objects

Materials

Screen

Jain Manuscript Pages 'Double Sided'
Jain Manuscript Pages 'Double Sided'

Jain Manuscript Pages 'Double Sided'

Located in Soquel, CA

Double sided page from a Jain manuscript, from the Guajarat or Rajasthan region of India. Each side

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Other Books

Materials

Paint, Paper

Persian Hunting Outing Manuscript Painting
Persian Hunting Outing Manuscript Painting

Persian Hunting Outing Manuscript Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

A private form of painting that emerged in Persia during the 13th century after the Mongol conquests, Persian miniatures were often kept in books or albums and served to illustrate t...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Tibetan Manuscript Prayer Book, c. 1850
Tibetan Manuscript Prayer Book, c. 1850

Tibetan Manuscript Prayer Book, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This Tibetan manuscript dates to the 19th century and is complete with three wooden covers and many

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript, Consisting of 2 lacquered wood end covers and

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript, Consisting of 2 lacquered wood end covers and

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Indian Mughal Style Double Sided Manuscript Painting
Indian Mughal Style Double Sided Manuscript Painting

Indian Mughal Style Double Sided Manuscript Painting

Located in Stamford, CT

16th Century style Indian Mughal gouache manuscript page depicting a group of noblemen surrounding

Category

Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Medieval Style Illuminated Framed Latin Manuscript Page
Medieval Style Illuminated Framed Latin Manuscript Page

Medieval Style Illuminated Framed Latin Manuscript Page

Located in Astoria, NY

19th century Medieval Style hand-illuminated Latin manuscript page with old enhanced initial

Category

Antique 19th Century European Medieval Drawings

Materials

Paper

Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene
Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene

Illuminated Persian Manuscript Miniature with Shahnameh Scene

Located in Astoria, NY

Illuminated framed Persian hand painted manuscript miniature depicting a scene from the epic poem

Category

Antique 19th Century Drawings

Materials

Paper

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art miniature gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting

Category

Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Mini Indian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Antique Mini Indian Mughal Painting W Manuscript

Antique Mini Indian Mughal Painting W Manuscript

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique miniature Indian Mughal Art gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a

Category

Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Mini Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Antique Mini Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript

Antique Mini Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting

Category

Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large 16th Century French Vellum Handwriting, Manuscript
Large 16th Century French Vellum Handwriting, Manuscript

Large 16th Century French Vellum Handwriting, Manuscript

Located in Buisson, FR

Extremely old handwriting on vellum. Multiple pages France dated 1596 Weathered.

Category

Antique 16th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Vellum

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: palm leaves & wood. Material: wood. Measures: 14, 9 cm high. 45 cm wide and 6 cm deep. Weight: 1.998 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Originating from Burma. 19th Cent...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Fine Chinese Scholar's Manuscript Shelves
Pair of Fine Chinese Scholar's Manuscript Shelves

Pair of Fine Chinese Scholar's Manuscript Shelves

Located in Chicago, IL

These gorgeous hardwood shelves once took pride of place in a Qing-dynasty home or scholars' retreat, proudly elevating a collection of books, scholars' rocks, porcelains, and other ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood

Collection of 20 French, 17th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwriting's on paper. France between 1650-1700. Weathered.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Antique Framed Mughal Illustrated Manuscript Leaf, 19th Century
Antique Framed Mughal Illustrated Manuscript Leaf, 19th Century

Antique Framed Mughal Illustrated Manuscript Leaf, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique framed Mughal illustrated leaf from a manuscript with a scene of lovers drinking and

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Parchment Paper

Persian Manuscript Page, Illustrated in the Safavid Style
Persian Manuscript Page, Illustrated in the Safavid Style

Persian Manuscript Page, Illustrated in the Safavid Style

Located in Soquel, CA

Highly detailed Persian or Mughal miniature painting from a Medical manuscript, curiously

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Indian Silver Figural Painted Manuscript, 19th Century
Antique Indian Silver Figural Painted Manuscript, 19th Century

Antique Indian Silver Figural Painted Manuscript, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very finely painted antique Indian manuscript with a semi naked lady on a verandah viewing

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Parchment Paper

18th Century Handwritten Music, Piano Manuscript, Mozart, Pleyel
18th Century Handwritten Music, Piano Manuscript, Mozart, Pleyel

18th Century Handwritten Music, Piano Manuscript, Mozart, Pleyel

Located in Vero Beach, FL

(1761-1791) and Ignaz Pleyel (1757-1831). This music manuscript is a handwritten notation copy in ink on

Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Tibetan Prayer Book Sutra Manuscript, 18th Century
Antique Tibetan Prayer Book Sutra Manuscript, 18th Century

Antique Tibetan Prayer Book Sutra Manuscript, 18th Century

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Antique Tibetan prayer book manuscript, possibly 18th century or earlier. This manuscript is made

Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Books

Indian Illuminated Manuscript Painting, Possibly Jain, circa 1500
Indian Illuminated Manuscript Painting, Possibly Jain, circa 1500

Indian Illuminated Manuscript Painting, Possibly Jain, circa 1500

Located in New York, NY

Indian illuminated manuscript painting, possibly Jain, circa 1500 in ink opaque watercolor and gold

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Paintings

Materials

Gold

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper, France, 17th-18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper, France, circa 1650-1800. Weathered.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts
Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Collection of 20 French, 17th-18th Century Manuscripts

Located in Buisson, FR

Bundle of 20 extremely old handwritings on paper, France, circa 1650-1800. Weathered.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Illuminated Manuscripts, the Book before Gutenberg by Giulia Bologna
Illuminated Manuscripts, the Book before Gutenberg by Giulia Bologna

Illuminated Manuscripts, the Book before Gutenberg by Giulia Bologna

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Illuminated manuscripts: the book before Gutenberg Giulia Bologna. 1st Edition 1988. Presents more

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Books

Materials

Paper

Persian Miniature Manuscript, Safavid Era, Gold Highlights, ca.1720
Persian Miniature Manuscript, Safavid Era, Gold Highlights, ca.1720

Persian Miniature Manuscript, Safavid Era, Gold Highlights, ca.1720

Located in Langweer, NL

A manuscript page containing Persian miniature painting, surrounded by script. This artwork is

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Persian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

15th Century Medieval Manuscript Page From Book of Hours
15th Century Medieval Manuscript Page From Book of Hours

15th Century Medieval Manuscript Page From Book of Hours

Located in San Francisco, CA

15th Century Medieval Manuscript Page From Book of Hours 5" x 7" unframed 9.75" x 10.75" framed

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Books

Materials

Paper

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Prayer Book Sutra Manuscript, circa 18th-19th Century
Tibetan Prayer Book Sutra Manuscript, circa 18th-19th Century

Tibetan Prayer Book Sutra Manuscript, circa 18th-19th Century

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Magnificent hand-written Tibetan manuscript sutra with pictures of deites in the first three pages

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Books

Antique Indian/Indo-Persia Moghul Islamic Illustrated Manuscript Folio
Antique Indian/Indo-Persia Moghul Islamic Illustrated Manuscript Folio

Antique Indian/Indo-Persia Moghul Islamic Illustrated Manuscript Folio

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Indian or Indo-Persia Moghul Islamic Illustrated manuscript folio. Depicting an

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Islamic Drawings

Materials

Paper

Persian Painting, Five Royal Safavid Manuscripts of the 16th Century
Persian Painting, Five Royal Safavid Manuscripts of the 16th Century

Persian Painting, Five Royal Safavid Manuscripts of the 16th Century

By Stuart Cary Welch

Located in valatie, NY

Persian painting, Five royal Safavid manuscripts of the 16th century by Stuart Cary Welch, New York

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A gorgeous Burmese carved and gold leafed teakwood stand and cover for a kammavaca manuscript, late

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Lacquer

Materials

Foil, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Thai Buddhist Manuscript Painting of a Scene from the "Mahabharata"
Thai Buddhist Manuscript Painting of a Scene from the "Mahabharata"

Thai Buddhist Manuscript Painting of a Scene from the "Mahabharata"

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Manuscript Painting of Scene from the epic "Mahabharata", created using watercolor

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Paintings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Set Hand Color Paintings Horses, Horses, Manuscript Album
Japanese Antique Set Hand Color Paintings Horses, Horses, Manuscript Album

Japanese Antique Set Hand Color Paintings Horses, Horses, Manuscript Album

Located in South Burlington, VT

paintings on washi paper of horses and more horses and more - a Japanese artists' private manuscript album

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Set Hand Paintings Rabbits, Horse, Dragon Manuscript Album
Japanese Antique Set Hand Paintings Rabbits, Horse, Dragon Manuscript Album

Japanese Antique Set Hand Paintings Rabbits, Horse, Dragon Manuscript Album

Located in South Burlington, VT

paintings on washi paper of worldly and mythological animals- a Japanese artists' private manuscript album

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Paper

Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity
Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity

Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity

Located in Leesburg, VA

Early 19th century hand written French manuscript on hygiene and longevity Anonymous France; ca

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Books

Materials

Paper

19th Century Ottoman Qur'an Manuscript Leaves, a Set of Four
19th Century Ottoman Qur'an Manuscript Leaves, a Set of Four

19th Century Ottoman Qur'an Manuscript Leaves, a Set of Four

Located in Stamford, CT

A set of four Ottoman manuscript pages from a Qur'an with exquisite black ink calligraphy with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Islamic Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century North African Illuminated Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves Set of 10
19th Century North African Illuminated Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves Set of 10

19th Century North African Illuminated Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves Set of 10

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful group of 10 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script and gilt highlights. These are truly miniature works of art, they...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Algerian Islamic Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

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An assortment of manuscripts is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and hardwood, all manuscripts available were constructed with great care. Manuscripts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque, Art Deco and Regency manuscripts are consistently popular styles. Manuscripts have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Zdenek Kaplan, Claus Meyer and Robert Lee Eskridge are consistently popular.

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