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The Dardanelles Strait: A Strategic Passage in a Colored Lithograph, 1853
Located in Langweer, NL
geographical representation but also as a historical document, capturing the essence of the Dardanelles
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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut Crystal 18-Light Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
market. Historical documents from Baccarat highlight the model for these torchères enjoyed great
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Early 20th Century French Floor Lamps

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Crystal

The Torture and Martyrdom of Jesuit Priests in a Dramatic Baroque Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
. Significance: An important historical document of religious propaganda, illustrating the intense persecution of
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Antique 1680s Prints

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Paper

Hand Tinted French Harbor Fishing Scene Engraving after J. Vernet, circa 1870
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Big Flats, NY
and historical documents of contemporary port life, full of fascinating observation, and at the same
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Antique 19th Century French Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Hand Tinted French Harbor Fishing Scene Engraving after J. Vernet, circa 1870
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Big Flats, NY
and historical documents of contemporary port life, full of fascinating observation, and at the same
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Antique 19th Century French Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Cuba Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – The Pearl of the Antilles, Towns
Located in Langweer, NL
island and the surrounding waters, offering a document of significant historical context. Condition
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Antique Late 19th Century American Maps

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Paper

Siege of Antwerp: Duke of Parma’s Strategic Ship Bridge over the Scheldt, 1585
Located in Langweer, NL
Hogenberg or his workshop, as he was known for producing engravings documenting historical events during
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Antique 16th Century Prints

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Paper

Château de Versailles Paris, France with a View from the Park/Garden, 1861
Located in Langweer, NL
) with a view from the park/garden. This print originates from 'Paris dans sa splendeur', documents
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Antique 1860s Prints

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Paper

B3 Wall lamps by Franco Buzzi for Oluce, Italy, 1950
By Oluce, Franco Buzzi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
them ideal for both task and ambient lighting. Literature: Documented in the historical Oluce catalog
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Map of American Indian Reservations 1884 in Period Walnut Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
walnut carved moulding with acid free matting. Historically significant document identifying the state of
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Antique 1880s American Maps

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Walnut, Paper

Josef Hoffmann "FLEDERMAUS" Set, 1907
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
recent documented historical research shows that already in 1905 it was present in the apartment of the
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

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Bentwood

Avian Elegance: Sinceny Vase - A Chromolithograph Tribute, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
collection that documents the historical designs of French ceramics. The collector's mark, "Coll. de Mr. A
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Antique 1870s Prints

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Paper

19th Century French Marine Painting on Board In Carved Gilt Frame
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

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Giltwood

Antique French Boulle Figural Low Table, Tortoiseshell with Ormolu, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Boulle's birth certificate on very well documented and conserved historical Protestant records. In addition
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

19th Century French Oil Painting on Canvas in Gilt Frame Signed E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Giltwood, Canvas

19th Century French Oil on Board Painting in Gilt Frame by E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier, Musée des
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Wood, Giltwood

Declaration of Independence on Cloth, Printed in Boston 1832
Located in York County, PA
signer, Charles Carroll of Maryland, who passed in 1832. This copy of the document and related historical
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Antique 1830s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Pair of Framed Oil on Board Paintings Signed L. Dupuy for Eugene Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier, Musée des
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Giltwood

Pair of Framed Oil on Canvas Paintings Signed Leon Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier, Musée des
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Rare, Patriotic Silk Kerchief of the Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
and historical American scenes. Because there was no official star pattern for the American flag until
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Antique 1860s English Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Silk

19th Century, Framed Landscape Painting Signed L. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Giltwood

19th Century Oil Painting in Carved Gilt Frame Signed Lievin for E Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed Languinais for Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Giltwood

19th Century Framed Coastal Oil Painting Signed Lievin for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Oil on Canvas Ship Painting Signed E. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Landscapes Paintings Signed L. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
only for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Oil Ship Painting in Gilt Frame Signed Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier, Musée des
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Oil Marine Painting in Carved Gilt Frame Signed E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
only for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Ship Oil Paintings Signed A. Michel for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Extremely Early Copy of the Declaration of Independence on Silk, circa 1820-1825
Located in York County, PA
the collection of the New York Historical Society and is documented in "Threads of History
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Antique 1820s French Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Silk

20th Century Anglo Indian Historical Document or Scroll Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly important and exceptional Anglo-Indian document or scroll box from the 1920s
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Original Typewritten Document Signed by F.D. Roosevelt, 1920
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Document by Roosevelt is a precious T.D.S. (Typewritten Document Signed) by the
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Vintage 1920s American Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

George Washington Signed Military Appointment of John Wade to Lieutenant
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. George Washington autographs and historical documents have been sought after as long as American
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Antique 1790s Historical Memorabilia

Ulysses S. Grant W.T. Sherman Signed Documents with Civil War General Shoulder
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This historical, special item celebrates two of the most influential Union leaders of the Civil War
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Antique Late 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Franklin D. Roosevelt Autograph Photograph to Radio Journalist Gabriel Heatter
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Historical document photograph of President of the United States of America Franklin Delano
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Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Two-Sided 1940s Fruitwood Carlhian Paris Decorative French Writing or Game Table
By Maison Carlhian
Located in Hudson, NY
piece are stunning. The Carlhian Records have been historically documented by The Getty Research
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Fruitwood

Nicholas and Alexandra, 1st Ed
By George Sergei Vilinbakhov
Located in valatie, NY
illustrated it is both a historical documentary as well as an art book with over 600 images of costumes
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1990s American Books

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Australia Great Barrier Coral Reef James Northfield 1935
By James Northfield
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
‘retro’ design, but genuine historical documents, showing our most charming holiday destinations in
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Antique Early 19th Century Australian Posters

Albano Neves E. Sousa (Angolan, 1921–1995), Villagers, Oil On Canvas, Signed
By Albano
Located in Germantown, MD
important historical document and one of the key proofs of the Angolan origin of capoeira.
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Late 20th Century Angolan Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Ed Ruscha Every Building on the Sunset Strip
By Ed Ruscha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Amazing historical document, nostalgic keepsake and collectors item. Priced for complete set of three
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20th Century American Prints

Materials

Glass

Antique Plan of the Battle of Marengo, Near Alexandria, Italy, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document illustrating the layout and key aspects of this significant military engagement
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

18th Century Antique Map of the Virgin Islands and Caribbean Inset Maps
Located in Langweer, NL
but also serve as valuable historical documents, shedding light on the exploration and understanding
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Frits Henningsen Classic Sofa in Flamed Birchwood with Original 1938 Invoice
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
very first owner. The historical document comes with the sofa. The sofa is covered in a teal green
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Birch

Antique Map of the Dutch Antilles Caribbean by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
during that period. It serves as a valuable historical document, providing information about the
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Louis XVI Style French Console Table Gilded Wood And Marble Breccia Pontificia
Located in Prato, Tuscany
and in many historical documents of the time, it is clear that it was the stone preferred by Bernini
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

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Wood

Antique Art Nouveau Sandstone Vase by Jean Langlade, France
By Jean Langlade
Located in Paris, FR
ceramist Jean Langlade was likely raised in Limoges, France, but first surfaced in historical documents as
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Sandstone

Authentic Old Map of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, Hainan, etc., 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
associated with the works of Guillaume de L'Isle. This map serves as a historical document, offering insights
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Antique 1740s Maps

Materials

Paper

1849 Guayana Life: Tribes, Wildlife, and Colonial Scenes in Nowadays Suriname
Located in Langweer, NL
intended for educational and display purposes. This engraving serves as a historical document, providing
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of Persia, Afghanistan and Balochistan, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled "Persia, Afghanistan and Beloochistan" is a remarkable historical document
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

The Industrious Otter: A Natural History Illustration from the 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
. Importance: These illustrations not only serve as historical documents but also as artistic and scientific
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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

Venngarn Castle, Uppland in Sweden: A Dahlbergh and Swidde Masterpiece, c. 1695
Located in Langweer, NL
artistic endeavor to document Sweden's historical estates and their baroque splendor. The bustling scene
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Antique Late 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Knight of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saint Lazarus, Jerusalem 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
masterpiece but a historical document reflecting the European aristocracy's fascination with chivalric ideals
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Antique 1790s Prints

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Paper

Balkan Convergence: A Map of Turkey and Greece with the Balkan States, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
states at the time. This map is not only a geographical representation but also a historical document
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

An Insightful 19th Century Map of Syria and the Surrounding Regions, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
in the region. This historical document serves not only as a geographical reference but also as an
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Antique 1880s English Maps

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Paper

Beneath the Surface: James Wyld s 1844 Geological Map of the British Isles
Located in Langweer, NL
vibrant historical document, revealing the layers that compose the landscapes of one of the world’s most
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Antique 1840s Maps

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Paper

1859 Greece and the Ionian Islands with Corfu Inset - Original Antique Map
Located in Langweer, NL
. **Educational and Historical Value**: As a historical document, this map serves as an invaluable educational
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Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

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Paper

French Courtly Costume Lithographs 18th Century Elegance - Published in 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
representations make these lithographs not only decorative pieces but also valuable historical documents. For
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Antique 1860s Prints

Materials

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.

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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.