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Rare Presidential Document Wax Seal, 1840-1860
By US Government Printing Office
Located in Acworth, GA
Rare antique United States Presidential wax seal red wax document seal, circa mid-1800s based on
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Antique 1840s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wax

Document Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt, Dated 12th April, 1948
Located in Werkendam, NL
As protagonist of Human Rights, Eleanor Roosevelt, the longest-serving First Lady of the Unites States writes from Claridges Hotel in London to mr. dr. I.G. van Maasdijk, General Sec...
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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

Manuscript Spanish Colonial Document Signed by the First Texan, 1663
By Alonso de León 1
Located in Houston, TX
De León, Alonso (circa 1639-1691). Alonso De León, the younger Spanish explorer and governor, third son of Alonso De León and Josefa Gonzalez, was born in Cadereyta, Nuevo León i...
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Historical Keystone of Bacchus from John Jacob Astor’s Newport Estate
Located in New Haven, CT
items. We can offer photographs and other historical documents.
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Sandstone

Set of Four Charcoal Drawings Building of the Newly Build Airport Vienna, 1959
By Karl Schiestl
Located in Vienna, Vienna
architecture. This is very much a significant historical document about the re-building in Austria, but even
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Abuelas" Framed Original Acrylic Painting by Dwight Baird
Located in Fall River, MA
of life in Cuba. These paintings are also  historical documents - selected vignettes of a country
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2010s North American Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Fine Mahogany Sheraton Pembroke Table, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
history, (see below) and was deaccessioned from a museum, acknowledging that this is a fine historical
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 3 drawings Colonial Traditional dressed men Oak panel Singapore 1905
Located in Antwerpen, BE
not only highlight the artistic skill of their creator but also serve as historical documents
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Antique Early 1900s Singaporean British Colonial Drawings

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Oak, Paper

Eight Polychromed Pieces, "Paysage Ferroviaire" by Dorothée Selz
By SELZ
Located in Paris, FR
gathered contemporary art work as well as thousand of historical documents pertaining to train stations and
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Vintage 1970s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Patinated Jugendstil Armchair by Henry van de Velde circa 1912/1913
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
beautiful piece of furniture; it’s a significant historical artifact. It has been documented in various
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Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Felt, Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer

19th century Barbotine Majolica Water Pitcher Chef de Gare by Onnaing France
By Onnaing
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Barbotine Majolica, this pitcher is notable for its detailed design and historical significance. It is
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Huge Gothic Iron Chandelier
Located in Alella, ES
is documented in historical book. Provenance: Basilica Santa Maria del Pino, Barcelona.
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Signed Glazed Ceramic Vase by Cau .G Bitossi and Figli 2016
By Aldo Londi
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
been turned into a museum — and the heirs of the family have an archive of over 7000 historical works
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Corrado Mezzana (italian 1890-1958) Large Oil Painting (132x102cm) Signed, 1931
Located in Firenze, FI
stamp issued by the Italian Post Office. Series of its stamps are documented in the Historical Museum
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Vintage 1930s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Bitossi Ceramiche Turquoise Vase by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials related to Bitossi’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
— and the heirs of the family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Abstract Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
— and the heirs of the family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Vase by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
— and the heirs of the family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
— and the heirs of the family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Vase by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials related to Bitossi’s artistic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Decorative Box by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
— and the heirs of the family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Vase by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
turned into a museum — and the heirs of the family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials related to Bitossi’s artistic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Vase by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
— and the heirs of the family maintain an archive of over 7000 historical works, documents and materials
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Ceramiche Vase by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
historical works, documents and materials related to Bitossi’s artistic ceramics production dating back to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian mid century modern famous light blue Vespa 125 Super by Piaggio, 1965
By Piaggio
Located in MIlano, IT
historical documents. Good condition, restored. Measures in cm 175x76x101 The Vespa is a Piaggio scooter
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

Abraham Lincoln Signed Document and Portrait
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original document signed by Abraham Lincoln as President, dated April 20, 1861. The
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Antique 1860s Historical Memorabilia

19th Century Framed English Legal Document
Located in Savannah, GA
Large framed English legal document on parchment. Beautifully executed in lithography and dating
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Parchment Paper, Wood

1802 Thomas Jefferson Signed Presidential Document Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This rare signed document collage celebrates one of the most influential writers, politicians, and
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Antique Early 1800s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Edwardian Black Leather Gladstone Bag with Document Wallets
Located in Worcester, GB
Edwardian Black Leather Gladstone Bag with Document Wallets A fine Edwardian black leather
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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Leather Document Box Belonging to Sir Andrew Hammond
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A leather document box belonging to Sir Andrew Hammond, By J Ponell, Messengers Trunk Maker, no
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Antique Early 1800s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Theodore Roosevelt Signed Presidential Military Appointment Document, circa 1903
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presidential commission of an Army Calvary officer Herbert J. Slocum to the position of "Major of Calvary". Signed in full by President Theodore Roosevelt and dated August 26, 1903. ...
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Antique Early 1900s Historical Memorabilia

Abraham Lincoln Signed Civil War Military Commissioning Document, circa 1864
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is the official commissioning document to appoint George Drake as a First Lieutenant in the
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Antique 1860s Historical Memorabilia

1883 Florentine Leather Table Top Documents Case with Pietra Dura Inlay
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Italian Pietra Dura table top documents case, originating from Florence
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone

1860s Civil War Document Certificate Chaplain Earnshaw 49th Penn Infantry 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of original antique documents belonging to Reverand William Earnshaw, one representing his
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Antique 1860s American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Revolutionary War Powder Horn
Located in New Orleans, LA
textbooks, historical documents—particularly his September 3, 1776 petition to the Massachusetts Assembly
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Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Horn

A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: documented piece of Bark
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: An exceptionally rare documented piece of
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Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage Poster Original Lorne Australia James Northfield Poster Travel Art
By James Northfield
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, but genuine historical documents, showing our most charming holiday destinations in Classic, idealised
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Vintage 1930s Posters

Materials

Paper

1625 Historical Engraving of Constantinople: The Fall and Its Legacy
Located in Langweer, NL
commentary related to the historical events depicted. Summary: This engraving is a historical document from
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Antique 1620s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare 1800 Dartmouth Gazette Front Page w/ Daniel Webster Article
Located in Astoria, NY
special collections of the Dartmouth College Library. A great piece of Americana and political historical
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wood, Glass

Book "François Mitterrand" by F. Pavaux-Drory and F. Lecoeuvre – 2010 - 3Y12
Located in Bordeaux, FR
documents and newspapers, some intentionally distressed to enhance the historical aesthetic. Published by
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2010s French Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Lorne Australia by James Northfield, 1935
By James Northfield
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
attractions. Northfield’s posters are not only stylish examples of ‘retro’ design, but genuine historical
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Antique Early 19th Century Australian Posters

Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barcelona's art scene, this piece serves as a historical document of her contribution to Spanish contemporary
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barcelona's art scene, this piece serves as a historical document of her contribution to Spanish contemporary
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barcelona's art scene, this piece serves as a historical document of her contribution to Spanish contemporary
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Commode or Sauteuse, Stamped "J.Saddon/JME"
Located in Berlin, DE
, especially Louis XV commodes which seemingly were destined for a courtly clientel. Historical documents that
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

The Art of Botany: Colored Leaves from 1880 Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
valuable historical documents that showcase the variety and beauty of plants with colored foliage.
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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
historical documents, providing insights into the spiritual and social fabric of Burmese society during the
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Safavid Splendor: Antique Map of Persia During the Safavid Dynasty, circa 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map of Persia titled 'Persia sive Sophorum Regnum' is a remarkable historical document
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Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Bashir Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
this piece an important historical document. It lends evidence for the origin of the Bashir weaving
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Emmanuel Fremiet French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Two Basset Hound Dogs
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
are historically documented between 5" and 5 3/4" high and approximately 6"-6 3/4" long. Like Barye
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Basset Hounds by E. Fremiet Barbedienne
By Emmanuel Fremiet, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
executed by Fremiet are historically documented between 5" and 5 3/4" high and approximately 6"-6 3/4" long
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Eastern Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties Settlements
Located in Langweer, NL
history of the American South and West. It is an invaluable historical document for collectors of Texana
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Antique Late 19th Century American Maps

Materials

Paper

18th Century portrait of William Pitt the Elder 1708 - 1778
Located in London, London
but also as a historical document, offering insight into the persona of one of Britain’s most
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Antique 18th Century British George III Paintings

Materials

Canvas

French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Basset Hounds” by Emmanuel Fremiet, c.1860
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
somewhat, the casts executed by Fremiet are historically documented between 5" and 5 3/4" high and
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

China Trade Canton 1811 Framed Autograph HOUQUA 伍秉鉴; Wu Bingjian,
Located in South Burlington, VT
Newport mansions built by U.S. merchants. We know of no other historical documents bearing Houqua
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment 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.