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c1920 Jane Austen s Works
Located in Bath, GB
The complete published novels by Jane Austen, a lovely set published by Riviere, complete with a colour frontispiece to each volume. The scarce Robert Riviere & Son edition of Jane ...
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1920s British Antique Curiosities

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Paper

1839-63 The Railway Times
Located in Bath, GB
An impressive run of early issues of the 'Railway Times' periodical, an important railway periodical which documented developments and current news in the railway industry during the...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Taxidermy Dog Jack Russell by Linsley Brothers of Leeds
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A stern and rotund mid to late 19th century taxidermy Jack Russel, presented standing on a velvet and rope decorated cushion with its perfectly faded verdgris green background. The c...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Curiosities

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Velvet, Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Edwin W. Higgins, G.L. Lilley Congressional Directory
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of congressional directories belonging to Connecticut Congressman Edwin W. Higgins and one belonging to Connecticut Governor George L. Lilley. Nine are not personalized on t...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

French Game Ball Boule de Petanque Marked #2
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Petanque is a game played in the south of France not unlike bocce ball in Italy. The French Petanque makers went all out to hand craft their game balls. The wooden ball is covered wi...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Curiosities

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Brass, Iron

RICAUT [Rycaut]. History of the Present State of the Ottoman Empire. 5TH ED 1682
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: RICAUT [Rycaut], Paul. TITLE: The History of the Present State of the Ottoman Empire. Containing the maxims of the Turkish Polity, the Most Material points of the Mahometan...
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1680s American Antique Curiosities

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Leather

Early 20th century leather bound book entitled Rubaiyat of Omar Rhayyam, C 1910
Located in Central England, GB
This superb and most eyecatching leather bound library edition of the famous translation of the Rubaiyat presented by Willy Pogany, published by George G Harrap and Co Ltd, London, w...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Folding Bookstand, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
having (when opened) a bow shaped top with a lower book support, the arches at bottom becoming legs, when closed folds flat
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Curiosities

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Walnut

Historic 1857 Map of North-East Africa Arabia – Fine Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
North-East Africa and Arabia Map 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Mittel- und Nord-Afrika (östl. Theil) und Arabien” meaning “Central and North Africa (eastern part) and Arab...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Southern Africa Madagascar Antique Map – Beautiful 1857 Edition
Located in Langweer, NL
Southern Africa and Madagascar Map 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Süd-Africa mit Madagascar” meaning “Southern Africa with Madagascar,” published in 1857 by Justus Perthes ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Australia, New Zealand, and Neighbouring Islands Map 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Australia and Neighbouring Islands Map 1858 This attractive antique print shows “Festland von Australien und benachbarte Inseln” meaning “Mainland Australia and neighbouring islands...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Iran and Turan Map – Persia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Turkestan 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Iran and Turan Map – Persia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Turkestan 1858 This impressive antique print shows “Iran und Turan (Persien, Afghanistan, Beludschistan, Turkestan),” meaning ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

United States, Canada Mexico – 1857 North America Map
Located in Langweer, NL
North America Map – United States, Canada, Mexico 1857 This impressive antique print shows “Nord-America” meaning “North America,” published in 1857 by Justus Perthes in Gotha as pa...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Greece Map – Kingdom of Greece and Ionian Islands 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Greece Map – Kingdom of Greece and Ionian Islands 1847 This elegant antique print shows the Kingdom of Greece titled “Königreich Griechenland und die Ionischen Inseln” meaning “King...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Western Eastern Hemisphere Maps – World Double Hemisphere Engravings 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Western & Eastern Hemisphere Maps – World Double Hemisphere Engravings 1857 These beautiful antique prints show two complementary hemispheric maps titled “Westliche Halbkugel” (West...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

World Map – Mercator Projection with Global Sea Routes, Published in 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
World Map – Mercator Projection with Global Sea Routes 1857 This attractive antique print shows a world map titled “Planiglob in Mercators Projection zur Übersicht der Erdfläche und...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Planiglob of the Antipodes – Unique Global Projection Map 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Planiglob of the Antipodes – Unique Global Projection Map 1857 This rare and fascinating antique print shows a “Planiglob der Antipoden” or Planiglob of the Antipodes, depicting the...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Scotland Map – Highlands, Islands, and Northern England 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Scotland Map – Highlands, Islands, and Northern England 1858 This attractive antique print shows Scotland and its surroundings titled “Schotland mit der nördlichen Spitze von Englan...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Ireland Map – Provincial and County Divisions 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
Ireland Map – Provincial and County Divisions 1851 This fine antique print shows Ireland titled simply “Ireland,” published in 1851 by Justus Perthes in Gotha as part of Adolf Stiel...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Europe Map – Political Divisions and Borders, Published in 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Europe Map – Political Divisions and Borders 1858 This fine antique print shows Europe with its political divisions titled “Europa zur Übersicht der politischen Verhältnisse” meanin...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Europe Map – Rivers, Watersheds and Elevation, Published in 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Europe Map – Rivers, Watersheds and Elevation 1857 This beautiful antique print shows Europe with its river systems and watershed regions, titled “Europa zur Übersicht der Flussgebi...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Mountain Elevation Profiles – Alps, Pyrenees, Andes World Heights 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Mountain Elevation Profiles – Alps, Pyrenees, Andes & World Heights 1857 This intriguing antique print shows comparative elevation profiles titled “Die bekannteren Höhen über der Me...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

European Turkey Map – Detailed Balkan Ottoman Provinces 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
European Turkey and Greece Map – Balkans and Ionian Islands 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Die Europäische Türkei, Griechenland und die Ionischen Inseln” meaning “European ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

European Turkey and Greece Map – Balkans and Ionian Islands 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
European Turkey and Greece Map – Balkans and Ionian Islands 1857 This detailed antique print shows “Die Europäische Türkei, Griechenland und die Ionischen Inseln” meaning “European ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Visible Side of the Moon Map – Detailed Lunar Crater Chart, Published in 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Visible Side of the Moon Map – Detailed Lunar Crater Chart 1858 This fascinating antique print shows the visible side of the moon with incredible precision and detail. It depicts th...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Northern Hemisphere Star Map – Constellations Astronomical Chart, c.1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Northern Hemisphere Star Map – Constellations & Astronomical Chart c.1858 This attractive antique print shows the northern starry sky titled “Der nördliche gestirnte Himmel”, meanin...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Solar System Map – Planetary Orbits and Data Chart, Published in 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Solar System Map – Planetary Orbits and Data Chart 1857 This antique print shows a detailed diagram of the solar system titled “Planeten-System der Sonne” meaning “Planetary System ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Staunton Style Chess Set
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Large Antique Staunton Style Chess Figures. A large Staunton style chess set with Ebonised and Boxwood weighted chess pieces. The pieces with wide bases for added stability, undersid...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Curiosities

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Boxwood

Mediterranean, Black Sea Ottoman Empire Map 1853
Located in Langweer, NL
Mediterranean, Black Sea & Ottoman Empire Map 1853 This impressive antique print shows the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions with a focus on the Ottoman Empire, titled “Das Mittel...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Arctic Polar Map – North Pole and Russian Empire Regions 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
Arctic Polar Map – North Pole and Russian Empire Regions 1857 This remarkable antique print shows the Arctic titled “Polar-Karte enthaltend die Länder und Meere am Nord-Pol” meaning...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of California as an Island "The 5 Californias" by Robert de Vaugondy
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and rare antique map entitled "Carte de la Californie Suivant" (The 5 Californias), by Didier Robert de Vaugondy of Paris, circa 1772. The map itself measures 15.5" x 13...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Joseph TAYLOR. Apparitions; Or, the Mystery of Ghosts. FIRST EDITION - 1814
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: TAYLOR, Joseph. TITLE: Apparitions; Or, the Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed. Being a collection of entertaining stories founded on fact; and sel...
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1810s British Antique Curiosities

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Leather

Mary SHELLEY. Frankenstein: Or The Modern Prometheus. 1839 - 3RD ED 4TH PRINTING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SHELLEY, Mary Wollstonecraft - Frederick Schiller. TITLE: Frankenstein: Or, The Modern Prometheus - bound with - The Ghost-Seer. PUBLISHER: London: Richard Bentley, 1839. ...
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1830s British Antique Curiosities

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Leather

Antique Map of Andalusia Spain – Hand-Coloured Tassin Engraving 1651
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Andalusia Spain – Hand-Coloured Tassin Engraving 1651 This fine hand-coloured engraved map shows the historic kingdom of Andalusia in southern Spain, created by Nicol...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

(Set of 22) 19th Century Works of A French Naturalist Rag Paper Books
Located in Mckinney, TX
A 22-volume set of Oeuvres Complètes de Buffon, published between 1828 and 1829 in Paris by Furne, Treuttel & Wurtz. These early 19th-century rag paper editions explore “De l’Homme e...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor Caucasus by Perthes, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858 This is a detailed engraved map titled Vorder-Asien oder Iran, Turan, Arabien, Kleinasien und die Kaukasus Länder, publis...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Guyane (French Guiana) with Cayenne, circa 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Guyane (French Guiana) with Cayenne, circa 1826 This is an antique French map titled “Guyane” from *Petit Atlas National (Colonies françaises)* published by Blaisot around 18...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Désirade Saintes by Bonne, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Désirade & Saintes by Bonne, 1788 This fine antique map, titled *Isle de la Martinique, Isles de la Guadeloupe, de Marie Galante, de la...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Map of Virgin Islands and Lesser Antilles by Rigobert Bonne, c. 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Virgin Islands and Lesser Antilles by Rigobert Bonne, c. 1780 This fine antique map is titled 'Supplément pour les Isles Antilles, extrait des cartes angloises' and was engra...
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1780s French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Martinique Map by Rigobert Bonne – French Antique Map, c.1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Martinique by Rigobert Bonne, circa 1768 This is a detailed antique map of Martinique titled “Isle de la Martinique,” engraved by Rigobert Bonne around 1768 for the Atlas Enc...
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1760s French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

1758 Bellin Map of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante – Caribbean Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
1758 Bellin Map of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante – Caribbean Islands Original antique map titled Carte de l’Isle de la Guadeloupe by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, engraved for the *Histoir...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

1758 Map of Saint Kitts – St. Christophe, Antique French Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Saint Kitts (St. Christophe), circa 1758 This is an antique French map titled *Carte de l'Isle St. Christophe*, engraved by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and published around 1758 f...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Maritime Chart of East Coast Virginia to Nova Scotia
Located in Norwell, MA
1920 nautical chart of the East Coast of the United States from Virginia to Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The chart shows Cape Cod, Long Island, the Connecticut coast, Jerse...
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1920s North American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

English Bone Ebony Dominoes, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of 23 English bone and ebony dominoes in box, circa 1900. each measures approximately 1 ¾ by ⅝ inches
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Early 1900s English Antique Curiosities

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Bone, Ebony

Brazil Coastline Map – Broenner Carte du Bresil, 1772 Captaincies
Located in Langweer, NL
Carte du Bresil Map, Broenner Krefeld 1772 – Brazil Coastline Captaincies This is an engraved map titled Carte du Bresil Prem. Partie, published in Krefeld (Germany) by J.J. Broenne...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map or City Plan of Istanbul, Turkey. Circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice map of Istanbul Drawn and engraved by J.Dower Published by Orr & Smith. C.1835 Unframed. Free shipping
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1830s English Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Central America Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored with Insets, c.1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Central America Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored with Insets This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Central America, published by Johnson and Ward i...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Washington Oregon Idaho Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored, c.1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Washington Oregon Idaho Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, published by Johnson ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Plan of Cincinnati Map, USA c.1870 – Hand-Colored Street Plan with Wards
Located in Langweer, NL
Plan of Cincinnati Map, USA c.1870 – Hand-Colored Street Plan with Wards This is a finely engraved and hand-colored street plan titled Plan of Cincinnati and Vicinity, published in ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Johnson’s New Brunswick Nova Scotia Newfoundland Map, USA c.1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s New Brunswick Nova Scotia Newfoundland Map, USA c.1864 This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Johnson’s Illinois Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored with Chicago Courthouse View
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Illinois Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored with Chicago Courthouse View This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Illinois, published by Johnson and War...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Plan of Baltimore City Map, USA c.1870 – Hand-Colored Street Plan
Located in Langweer, NL
Plan of Baltimore City Map, USA c.1870 – Hand-Colored Street Plan This is a finely engraved and hand-colored street plan titled Plan of Baltimore, published in the United States cir...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Maine County Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored, USA c.1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Maine Map, USA Published c.1864 – Hand-Colored County Map This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Maine, published by Johnson and Ward in New York ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Delaware and Maryland Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored with Insets, 1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Delaware and Maryland Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored with Insets This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Delaware and Maryland, published by Johnso...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Minnesota and Dakota Map – Johnson, Hand-Colored, USA c.1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Minnesota and Dakota Map, USA c.1864 – Hand-Colored Territorial Map Description: This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Minnesota and Dakota, pub...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Arkansas Map by Colton, USA Published c.1864 – Hand-Colored County Map
Located in Langweer, NL
Arkansas Map by Colton, USA Published c.1864 – Hand-Colored County Map This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Arkansas, published by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. in New Y...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

Johnson’s Australia Map, USA Published c.1864 – Decorative Hand-Colored Map
Located in Langweer, NL
Johnson’s Australia Map, USA Published c.1864 – Decorative Hand-Colored Map This is a finely engraved and hand-colored map titled Johnson’s Australia published by Johnson and Ward i...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Curiosities

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Paper

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Antique Curiosities For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique curiosities available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique curiosities was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and paper. Antique curiosities have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco antique curiosities are consistently popular styles. Many antique curiosities are appealing in their simplicity, but Victor Levasseur, Johannes Janssonius and Rand McNally Co. produced popular antique curiosities that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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