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Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere World Map Lucien Boucher
Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere World Map Lucien Boucher

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere World Map Lucien Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Lucien Boucher produced maps and planisphere designs for Air France from 1933; his artwork for the airline company is considered an embodiment of the golden age of air travel.

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1940s French The Vintage Map

Materials

Paper

Circa 1970 Soviet propaganda poster - Political Satire Cold War
Circa 1970 Soviet propaganda poster - Political Satire Cold War

Circa 1970 Soviet propaganda poster - Political Satire Cold War

Located in PARIS, FR

In the foreground, three caricatured military officers sit around a strategic map. The map is filled with rows of missiles aimed toward a red area labeled “СССР”, the Russian abbrevi...

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1970s The Vintage Map

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

American Mid-Century Gold Metal World Map Plaque, Oval Shape, USA
American Mid-Century Gold Metal World Map Plaque, Oval Shape, USA

American Mid-Century Gold Metal World Map Plaque, Oval Shape, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century oval shaped metal wall plaque map of the world with gold continents in relief against a black grid.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Map

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Gold

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere Illustrated Map Boucher
Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere Illustrated Map Boucher

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France Planisphere Illustrated Map Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Colourful depiction of the world featuring planes, sailing ships and mythical sea creatures with the Air France route lines marked around the world, a decorative sun on the equator l...

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1950s French The Vintage Map

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Belgian Congo Ruanda Urundi Africa Pictorial Map
Original Vintage Travel Poster Belgian Congo Ruanda Urundi Africa Pictorial Map

Original Vintage Travel Poster Belgian Congo Ruanda Urundi Africa Pictorial Map

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Africa travel poster for the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi featuring a pictorial map of the area with colourful illustrations of people in traditional tribal wear ...

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1950s The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster General Dynamics Electrodynamics Atomic Energy Map Light
Original Vintage Poster General Dynamics Electrodynamics Atomic Energy Map Light

Original Vintage Poster General Dynamics Electrodynamics Atomic Energy Map Light

By Erik Nitsche

Located in London, GB

Great illustration featuring the atom symbol inside a light bulb in front of a globe map of the world against a grey background with stylized lettering above and below in Sanskrit an...

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1950s Swiss The Vintage Map

Materials

Paper

Circa 1950 Original Poster Société Navale de l'Ouest West Africa Map
Circa 1950 Original Poster Société Navale de l'Ouest West Africa Map

Circa 1950 Original Poster Société Navale de l'Ouest West Africa Map

Located in PARIS, FR

Its large horizontal format and restrained palette of blue, green, ochre and red combine the precision of a geographical map with the visual appeal of mid-century commercial design.

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1950s The Vintage Map

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Unilever South America Illustrated Map Art
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Unilever South America Illustrated Map Art

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Unilever South America Illustrated Map Art

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Unilever in South America featuring a colourful illustrated map marking the factories - Lever & Atkinson Lima Peru / Atkinson Santiago Chile /...

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1950s British The Vintage Map

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Route Poster Air France Planisphere Map Lucien Boucher
Original Vintage Travel Route Poster Air France Planisphere Map Lucien Boucher

Original Vintage Travel Route Poster Air France Planisphere Map Lucien Boucher

By Lucien Boucher

Located in London, GB

Original vintage planisphere travel route map poster promoting Air France the global air network of the French national airline carrier.

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1940s French The Vintage Map

Materials

Paper

North America Map Economy Wall Chart Rollable Poster Vintage Mural
North America Map Economy Wall Chart Rollable Poster Vintage Mural

North America Map Economy Wall Chart Rollable Poster Vintage Mural

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A vintage pull-down map showing the economy of North America, published by Harms.

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Late 20th Century German Country The Vintage Map

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Belgian Congo Africa Thiriar Margraff Belgium
Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Belgian Congo Africa Thiriar Margraff Belgium

Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Belgian Congo Africa Thiriar Margraff Belgium

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel map poster for the Belgian Congo / Belgisch Kongo featuring a pictorial map of the area bordering Equatorial Africa, French Sudan, Angola, Rhodesia, Tanganyik...

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1940s Belgian The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster sle Of Skye Illustrated Map Scotland Macleod Macdonald
Original Vintage Poster sle Of Skye Illustrated Map Scotland Macleod Macdonald

Original Vintage Poster sle Of Skye Illustrated Map Scotland Macleod Macdonald

Located in London, GB

Original vintage pictorial map poster for the Isle of Skye featuring detailed fun and colourful illustrations with a railway and route map on the islands and places marked on scrolls...

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1960s British The Vintage Map

Materials

Paper

Cowboy Shooters
Cowboy Shooters

Cowboy Shooters

By Marcel Dzama

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In the 1990's, as one of the founding members of the Royal Art Lodge, Dzama contributed to the renaissance of figurative art and simultaneously put Winnipeg on the map as a center fo...

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1990s Surrealist The Vintage Map

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Ink, Mixed Media

Pair of Prints Depicting Antique World Maps Framed in Burl Wood
Pair of Prints Depicting Antique World Maps Framed in Burl Wood

Pair of Prints Depicting Antique World Maps Framed in Burl Wood

Located in Dallas, TX

The fundamental cartographic design of this map was made with John Speed's world map in mind.

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20th Century American The Vintage Map

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Paper

RARE Yvon Lambert Gallery mailer (Hand Signed and Addressed by Dennis Oppenheim)
RARE Yvon Lambert Gallery mailer (Hand Signed and Addressed by Dennis Oppenheim)

RARE Yvon Lambert Gallery mailer (Hand Signed and Addressed by Dennis Oppenheim)

By Dennis A. Oppenheim

Located in New York, NY

The precise location of the field and the silo are indicated on the map, showing the trajectory of the road. The two sections of text collaged onto the upper portion of the map brief...

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1960s Conceptual The Vintage Map

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Offset, Lithograph

Original Vintage Travel Poster TAI Airline Planisphere Map Luc Marie Bayle
Original Vintage Travel Poster TAI Airline Planisphere Map Luc Marie Bayle

Original Vintage Travel Poster TAI Airline Planisphere Map Luc Marie Bayle

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster - TAI Transports Aeriens Intercontinentaux Map of the World - Colourful planisphere by Luc-Marie Bayle (1914-2000) showing the airline's ro...

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1960s French The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Asia Map Poster Ceylon Sri Lanka Tea Production Colombo Galle
Original Vintage Asia Map Poster Ceylon Sri Lanka Tea Production Colombo Galle

Original Vintage Asia Map Poster Ceylon Sri Lanka Tea Production Colombo Galle

Located in London, GB

Original vintage map of Ceylon highlighting the island's tea estates, production and export infrastructure marking the towns and transport links with the main areas of tea production...

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1960s British The Vintage Map

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Paper

French La Reunion Island Map 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French La Reunion Island Map 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French La Reunion Island Map 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a map of the island of Reunion with the towns of St.

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1940s French The Vintage Map

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit Hungary Pictorial Map Budapest Lake Balaton
Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit Hungary Pictorial Map Budapest Lake Balaton

Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit Hungary Pictorial Map Budapest Lake Balaton

Located in London, GB

- featuring a pictorial map of the country including colourful illustrations of people in traditional dress, historic castles and other places of interest, lakes and rivers, wine and...

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1960s Hungarian The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster North Wales Map British Railways DW Burley
Original Vintage Travel Poster North Wales Map British Railways DW Burley

Original Vintage Travel Poster North Wales Map British Railways DW Burley

Located in London, GB

Original vintage British Railways travel map poster - North Wales where mountains and lakes, lovely river valleys, and delightful holiday resorts bordered by safe sandy beaches mingl...

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1960s British The Vintage Map

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Paper

"West Virginia" Cream with Red Florals Area Map Scalloped Cotton Handkerchief
"West Virginia" Cream with Red Florals Area Map Scalloped Cotton Handkerchief

"West Virginia" Cream with Red Florals Area Map Scalloped Cotton Handkerchief

Located in New York, NY

Cream with red multi-florals and red scallop-edged "West Virginia" area map handkerchief with locations such as: Chester, Pennboro, Charleston, Webster Springs, Petersburg, Ch...

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1970s American The Vintage Map

Original Vintage Poster Union Of South Africa Map Natural & Industrial Resources
Original Vintage Poster Union Of South Africa Map Natural & Industrial Resources

Original Vintage Poster Union Of South Africa Map Natural & Industrial Resources

Located in London, GB

Original vintage illustrated map poster for the Union of South Africa Her Natural and Industrial Resources featuring colourful images of the main cities including Cape Town, Pretoria...

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1940s British The Vintage Map

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Paper

Map Mural Rollable Poster Vintage Wall Chart Australia New Zealand Polynesia
Map Mural Rollable Poster Vintage Wall Chart Australia New Zealand Polynesia

Map Mural Rollable Poster Vintage Wall Chart Australia New Zealand Polynesia

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Map Mural Rollable Poster Vintage Wall Chart Australia New Zealand Polynesia A beautiful vintage school map illustrating the popular region of Australia and Polynesia.

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1970s German Country The Vintage Map

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

Vintage Mural Map Rollable Wall Chart Poster Australia New Zealand Indonesia
Vintage Mural Map Rollable Wall Chart Poster Australia New Zealand Indonesia

Vintage Mural Map Rollable Wall Chart Poster Australia New Zealand Indonesia

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Mural Map Rollable Wall Chart Poster Australia New Zealand Indonesia The vintage pull-down map shows Australia and Oceania, published by Haack-Painke Justus Perthes Darmstadt.

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1970s German Country The Vintage Map

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Poster BEA British European Airways International Air Route Map
Original Vintage Poster BEA British European Airways International Air Route Map

Original Vintage Poster BEA British European Airways International Air Route Map

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for BEA British European Airways International Air Routes featuring an illustrated map showing the airline route lines and associated links...

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1950s British The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Pictorial Map Of Yorkshire British Railways Train Travel
Original Vintage Poster Pictorial Map Of Yorkshire British Railways Train Travel

Original Vintage Poster Pictorial Map Of Yorkshire British Railways Train Travel

Located in London, GB

Original vintage train travel poster - Pictorial Map of Yorkshire by British Railways - featuring a colourful and detailed illustrated map of the historic county of Yorkshire in nort...

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1950s British The Vintage Map

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Paper

Italian 1950s Onyx & Marble Global World Map Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern
Italian 1950s Onyx & Marble Global World Map Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern

Italian 1950s Onyx & Marble Global World Map Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern

By Ico Parisi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These pieces are arranged to form a stylistic and relatively accurate world map. The marble & onyx top is set on a wood base, then on solid brass legs.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Map

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Onyx, Marble, Brass

Old Vintage Look Pull Down Map Wall Chart Poster South America
Old Vintage Look Pull Down Map Wall Chart Poster South America

Old Vintage Look Pull Down Map Wall Chart Poster South America

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The wall map shows South America in a combination of physical and political map with the emphasis on the topology of the continent.

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Mid-20th Century German Country The Vintage Map

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

Vintage Mural Map Mediterranean Sea Near East Countries Rollable Wall Chart
Vintage Mural Map Mediterranean Sea Near East Countries Rollable Wall Chart

Vintage Mural Map Mediterranean Sea Near East Countries Rollable Wall Chart

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large countrycore pull-down map showing the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, published by Westermann.

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1970s German Country The Vintage Map

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northumberland UK WWII Clegg
Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northumberland UK WWII Clegg

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northumberland UK WWII Clegg

Located in London, GB

Printed by John Waddington Ltd. The Countryman Maps of Britain. One of a series produced for the Women's Land Army Benevolent Fund.

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1940s British The Vintage Map

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Paper

Vintage Map Wall Chart Countries of North America Rollable Mural Poster
Vintage Map Wall Chart Countries of North America Rollable Mural Poster

Vintage Map Wall Chart Countries of North America Rollable Mural Poster

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The vintage pull-down school map illustrates the countries / states of North America.

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Late 20th Century German Country The Vintage Map

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

Vintage Mural Pull Down Map South America American Continent Wall Chart
Vintage Mural Pull Down Map South America American Continent Wall Chart

Vintage Mural Pull Down Map South America American Continent Wall Chart

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The wall map shows South America. It was published by Haack Paincke, Justus Perthes Darmstadt.

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Late 20th Century German Country The Vintage Map

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

'Go-for Notations' original signed painting on parchment cycling running map
'Go-for Notations' original signed painting on parchment cycling running map

'Go-for Notations' original signed painting on parchment cycling running map

By Reginald K. Gee

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Toward the bottom of the list, Gee has also included a map corresponding to the log entries, the locations on which seem to indicate this day-in-the-life is a complete construction o...

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1990s Neo-Expressionist The Vintage Map

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Parchment Paper, Acrylic

Cera Glass Ice Bucket with 22K Gold Decorated Old World Map Design, USA 1960s
Cera Glass Ice Bucket with 22K Gold Decorated Old World Map Design, USA 1960s

Cera Glass Ice Bucket with 22K Gold Decorated Old World Map Design, USA 1960s

By Cera

Located in New York, NY

Classic 1960's Cera Glassware "Old World Maps" glass ice bucket / bowl with real 22 karat gold design screen printed onto the glass, in the style of an antique map of the Old World.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Map

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Art Glass

6 Vintage Old World Map Highball Glasses with a Circular Vinyl Caddy
6 Vintage Old World Map Highball Glasses with a Circular Vinyl Caddy

6 Vintage Old World Map Highball Glasses with a Circular Vinyl Caddy

Located in Nantucket, MA

We have multiple listings for the Old World Map pattern in other forms, some with multiple quantities available, while they last.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Map

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Glass

Original Vintage Travel Poster Pan Am Flying Clipper Ships South America Map
Original Vintage Travel Poster Pan Am Flying Clipper Ships South America Map

Original Vintage Travel Poster Pan Am Flying Clipper Ships South America Map

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Pan Am travel advertising map poster - On the routes of the Flying Clipper Ships - featuring a pictorial map by Kenneth W.

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1940s American The Vintage Map

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Paper

Stunning Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps
Stunning Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps

Stunning Coffee & Side Table Nest of Tables Military Campaign with World Maps

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables. Each table has a very good detailed map of the world.

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20th Century British The Vintage Map

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Hardwood

Over/Under
Over/Under

Over/Under

By Marcel Dzama

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In the 1990's, as one of the founding members of the Royal Art Lodge, Dzama contributed to the renaissance of figurative art and simultaneously put Winnipeg on the map as a center fo...

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1990s Surrealist The Vintage Map

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media

Self-Posession
Self-Posession

Self-Posession

By Marcel Dzama

Located in Toronto, Ontario

In the 1990's, as one of the founding members of the Royal Art Lodge, Dzama contributed to the renaissance of figurative art and simultaneously put Winnipeg on the map as a center fo...

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1990s Surrealist The Vintage Map

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Watercolor

Original Vintage WWII Poster Central Kitchens War Food Centrale Keukens Map Chef
Original Vintage WWII Poster Central Kitchens War Food Centrale Keukens Map Chef

Original Vintage WWII Poster Central Kitchens War Food Centrale Keukens Map Chef

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two food propaganda poster - Central Kitchens A nutritious meal for little money / Centrale Keukens Voor weinig geld een voedzaam maal - featuring a fun il...

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1940s Dutch The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Vineyards Of Champagne Wine Map Les Vignobles De France
Original Vintage Poster Vineyards Of Champagne Wine Map Les Vignobles De France

Original Vintage Poster Vineyards Of Champagne Wine Map Les Vignobles De France

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Les Vignobles de France Vins de Champagne / The Vineyards of France Wines of Champagne featuring a pictographic map of the Champagne wine regi...

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1960s French The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Vignobles De France Vins De Bourgogne Burgundy Wine Map
Original Vintage Poster Vignobles De France Vins De Bourgogne Burgundy Wine Map

Original Vintage Poster Vignobles De France Vins De Bourgogne Burgundy Wine Map

Located in London, GB

Original vintage drink advertising poster promoting French wines (one of a series issued by the Comite National de Propagande en Faveur du Vin national committee for the promotion of...

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1950s French The Vintage Map

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Paper

1970s  Pauline Trigère Red Print Strapless Dress & Cape Set
1970s  Pauline Trigère Red Print Strapless Dress & Cape Set

1970s Pauline Trigère Red Print Strapless Dress & Cape Set

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pauline Trigère a prominent figure in putting American designers on the map. Like many of the acclaimed French couturiers, she was an expert at tailoring and had an eye for interest...

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1970s American The Vintage Map

Original Vintage Travel Poster BOAC Flies To All Six Continents Planisphere Map
Original Vintage Travel Poster BOAC Flies To All Six Continents Planisphere Map

Original Vintage Travel Poster BOAC Flies To All Six Continents Planisphere Map

Located in London, GB

Original vintage British Overseas Airways Corporation travel advertising poster - BOAC Flies To All Six Continents - featuring a planisphere map of the world against a dark blue back...

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1960s British The Vintage Map

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Les Vignobles d'Alsace Vineyards French Wine Map Rhine
Original Vintage Poster Les Vignobles d'Alsace Vineyards French Wine Map Rhine

Original Vintage Poster Les Vignobles d'Alsace Vineyards French Wine Map Rhine

Located in London, GB

The poster features a colourful decorative map of the Alsace region marking the river Rhine and the vineyards with coats of arms and town names surrounded by images of chateau castle...

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1950s French The Vintage Map

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Paper

Land Use and Livestock North America Picture Map Wall Chart Poster Mural
Land Use and Livestock North America Picture Map Wall Chart Poster Mural

Land Use and Livestock North America Picture Map Wall Chart Poster Mural

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The vintage rollable picture map of North- and Middle America shows land use and livestock.

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Late 20th Century German Country The Vintage Map

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

Middle East Saudia Arabia Israel India Map Rollable Mural Vintage Wall Chart
Middle East Saudia Arabia Israel India Map Rollable Mural Vintage Wall Chart

Middle East Saudia Arabia Israel India Map Rollable Mural Vintage Wall Chart

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The pull-down school map is depicting the region of the Middle East (Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Irak, Iran etc.) and India, Himalaya.

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Late 20th Century German Country The Vintage Map

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

Vintage Vinyl Clad Cheese Board with Old World Map Ceramic Tile Cutting Surface
Vintage Vinyl Clad Cheese Board with Old World Map Ceramic Tile Cutting Surface

Vintage Vinyl Clad Cheese Board with Old World Map Ceramic Tile Cutting Surface

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid-Century Modern oval cheese board clad in black vinyl with a ceramic tile inset cutting surface mad to compliment the Cera Glassware Old World Map barware pattern, decorated with ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Map

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Ceramic, Plastic

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The Vintage Map For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the vintage map you’re looking for. Frequently made of paper, wood and fabric, every the vintage map was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the vintage map — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A the vintage map, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Leslie MacDonald Gill, Arthur Armour and Benjamin Blessum each produced at least one beautiful the vintage map that is worth considering.

How Much is a The Vintage Map?

A the vintage map can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $763, while the lowest priced sells for $53 and the highest can go for as much as $42,232.

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    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
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    Many fashion aficionados believe that vintage Gucci is worth it. Gucci is an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among the most covetable goods in high fashion.

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    To tell a vintage Dior, check to see if the bag has a date code tag inside. Dior introduced its date coding system in the late 1990s, so if your bag lacks a date code, it is possibly vintage. Earlier-dated bags will have their codes in XX-YYYY. The first and third "Y" characters indicate the month of production, and the second and fourth correspond to the production year. For example, 0917 would indicate a production date of January 1997. On more recent bags, the date code will be in an XX-XX-YYYY format, but you can still find the date in the last four characters using the same method. If your bag is at least 20 years old, it is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dior bags.
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    To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
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    To tell if silver is vintage, locate the hallmarks that identify its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and to look for pieces similar to yours to estimate when it was produced. Generally, silver made 20 to 99 years ago is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you identify vintage silver. Explore a wide range of silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if silverware is vintage, use a magnifying glass to locate hallmarks. Most silverware will feature a maker's mark, and some may also show a pattern name or number. You can use this information as a starting point for conducting research using trusted online resources to learn when your silverware was most likely produced. To be considered vintage, silverware must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older silverware is antique. If you encounter difficulties with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a Spode is vintage, do some research using trusted online resources. Start by comparing the brand mark on your piece to images shared online to get a rough idea of the timeframe during which it was produced. From there, you can look at catalogues and references to identify the pattern and get a clearer picture of its manufacturing date. If your piece was made 20 to 99 years ago, it is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. Should you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you with the dating process. Explore a collection of Spode pottery on 1stDibs.