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Antique chromolithographs of Maidenhair, Adiantum
Gold Ferns – 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
Victorian passion for fern collecting, or “pteridomania,” and stand as historical documents of horticultural
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Prints
Materials
Paper
Roman Excavation Print - 1820 Pinelli
Bridgens Etching
Located in Langweer, NL
a compelling historical document for enthusiasts of Roman history and 19th-century art.
Condition
Category
Antique 1820s Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Horse Print of an American Race Horse by O. Eerelman, 1898
By J.L. Goffart, Richard Schoenbeck, Otto Eerelman
Located in Langweer, NL
**: This print is not just an artistic creation but also a historical document that captures the diversity
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Islamic City View Print Medina and the Prophet’s Mosque, 1863 Dutch Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
interest.
This print stands as a valuable historical document, offering 19th-century insight into the
Category
Antique 1860s Prints
Materials
Paper
Islamic Holy Sites Print Mecca and the Sacred Places, 1863 Dutch Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
.
As a historical document, this print provides a rare 19th-century European perspective on the sacred
Category
Antique 1860s Prints
Materials
Paper
French Colonial Map of the Islands of St. Barths, St. Martin and Anguilla, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
a historical document and a testament to the cartographic and artistic endeavors of its time
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Engraving of a Slave Ship and a Plantation, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
to ensure its preservation.
This engraving is a vital historical document, perfect for institutions
Category
Antique Early 1800s Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Alaska
1904
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document. Here are some aspects of this map that stand out:
**Geographical Detail**: The map
Category
Early 20th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Black Ladder 1800s-1860s / Primitive Object
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
wonderful art pieces and historical documents.
It is almost a miracle that such a wooden ladder has remained
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities
Materials
Straw, Cedar
The Roman Empire from the Time of Constantine the Great, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
East and North Africa.
This map serves as a historical document, capturing the grandeur of the Roman
Category
Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
Fort St. George on the Coromandel Coast – Hand-Colored Engraving by Sayer, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document, offering a glimpse into the geopolitical tensions and trading ambitions that shaped
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Peloponnesus, Greece by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
the scientific approach to cartography during the period.
This map is a valuable historical document
Category
Antique 1790s Maps
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Remedial Gymnastics or Fitness Equipment, 1897
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document, showcasing the ingenuity of early physiotherapy equipment.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Map of Soria Province, 1901: Detailed Cartography of Northeastern Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
and a historical document, providing insights into the geography, infrastructure, and administrative
Category
Antique Early 1900s Maps
Materials
Paper
Island of Giants: The de Bry Engraving of Mauritius
Wonders, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
. Each detailed etching in this series is not just a piece of art but also a historical document
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Harmonious Heraldry: English Musicians from the Reign of Edward III, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
the social importance of music and ceremony during the reign of Edward III. It serves as a historical
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Ancient Italy: Regions and Rome in the Roman Empire, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
of the period it represents.
6. **Educational Value**: As a historical document, the map serves as
Category
Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
navigational tools but also as works of art and historical documents. They represent a time when the British
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
Tropical Delights: De Bry
s Illustration of Indian Fig and Nut Trees, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
only a work of art but also a historical document, offering insight into the botanical wealth of India
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese wooden Hokkaido Ainu tray / early 20th century/MINGEI
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
historical documents during the Ansei era (1854-1859) at the end of the Edo period. Records of half-moon and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tableware
Materials
Wood
Etching Portrait of Joseph Napoleon Gold Frame and Important Autograph Signature
By Pradier
Located in Prato, Tuscany
guarantees 100% authenticity. A historical document that enhances, even more, the engraving and the frame
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Prints
Materials
Wood, Paper
The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, 1855
Located in Dallas, TX
the work and begun to reconsider its merits as both an historical document and a work of literature
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Hand-Colored Victorian Woodcut of Melbourne’s Samuel Mullens Library, 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
not only a beautifully preserved piece of 19th-century illustration but also a valuable historical
Category
Antique 1880s English Prints
Materials
Paper
Basquiat Downtown 81 Soundtrack, Japan
By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vs. K-Rob. R.
Rare Japan release circa 2001. Includes fold out booklet documenting the historical
Category
Vintage 1980s Decorative Art
The Impressionists and Their Legacy Hardcover Book by Martha Kapos
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Impressionists and Their Legacy Hardcover Book by Martha Kapos
The documents in this book
Category
20th Century American Country Books
Materials
Paper
Collection of Antique Prints of Robert Napier and the Magdala Expedition, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
as both a historical record and a military document, offering insights into the design and defensive
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
The Expedition of Alexander the Great through Europe, Asia, and Africa, 1654
Located in Langweer, NL
classical world. It is a fine example of how cartography was used to document and commemorate historical
Category
Antique 1650s Maps
Materials
Paper
Set of 9 Salviati Murano Wine Glasses Hand Painted with Notable Venetian Figures
By Salviati
Located in San Francisco, CA
famous mosaics were made by Salviati and the company's various historical name changes are well
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Glass
18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Druzy Petrified Wood
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
also committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz
Chinese Scholar Stone on Wood Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
because the source is located in Lu Kingdom, the homeland of Confucius. They are among a few documented
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of 19th Century French Oil on Board in Gilt Frames by 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Rare Steel and Glass Sculpture Vase, circa 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Mazzega and named Model S509, the vase is documented in the historical catalogue A.V. Mazzega, No. 9
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Nicely Framed French 1913 Hand-Colored Print by Gamy-Montaut
By Gamy
Located in Peekskill, NY
, pictured here, drove. The Gamy-Montaut prints document various historical events in the early history of
Category
Early 20th Century French Machine Age Prints
Pair of 18th Century
Florence Fragment
Rococo Angle Wings on Elestial Quartz
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
19th Century Framed Pastoral Oil Painting Signed M. Dubois for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
valued not only for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Framed Oil on Canvas Sunset Painting Signed 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Victor Hugo Signed Document
By Victor Hugo
Located in Jersey, GB
A document signed by Victor Hugo in vibrant blue ink.
Victor Hugo is the author of some of the
Category
Antique 1850s European Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
A Thomas Chippendale Document
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
document spans some 35 years with the earliest date being 1767 for commissioning a mahogany tray. Writing
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Historical Memorabilia
James I Signed Royal Document
Located in Jersey, GB
Palace and dated December 31, 1616.
A highly rare royal document signed by James I, concerning plans
Category
Antique Early 1600s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Charles Dickens 1863 Signed Large Paper Document
Located in Jersey, GB
This exceptionally large document, measuring 26½ x 22 inches, is dated 21st March 1863. Boasting
Category
Antique 1860s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Marilyn Monroe genuine 1957 autograph on legal document
Located in Jersey, GB
- Legal document signed by Marilyn Monroe in 1957
- Details her dealings with Famous Artists
Category
Vintage 1950s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
16th Century Scottish Charter of Sale Document by Henry Eldar, circa 1575
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The wonderfully interesting 16th century document being a notarial instrument, with two red wax
Category
Antique 16th Century Scottish Elizabethan Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Parchment Paper
Large portrait of Lénine
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
brought back rolled, this canvas in the purest style of the Bolshevik academy remains a historical
Category
Vintage 1930s Ukrainian International Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$1,436
Intense Mid-century, Abstract Figure Painting by Theodore Polos
By Theodore Polos
Located in Treasure Island, CA
entertaining, historical document that is growing increasingly hard to find.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Extremely Rare Surviving Example of a William III Period Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
interesting historical document (though the initials AC and AL to the base of this fireback are unknown) and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight English Copperplate Engravings of Mansions of England, 19th Century
By Nash
Located in San Antonio, TX
historical documents.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Socialist Party Poster "Unite" by Rebel Arts Group, New York, 1936
By Rebel Arts Group
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, when the original Union Poster Service building was sold.
The works are quite important historical
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Antique English Watercolour of Broadstairs, circa 1890 Original Frame
Located in Houston, TX
watercolour this is an historical document showing a particular slice of English history.
Category
Antique 1890s English Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
English Naive Needlework Picture
Located in London, GB
original condition and retaining good original colours, this unusually large scale and historically
Category
20th Century English Tapestries
Wax Seals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-laid seals which were once adhered to important family documents, such as property and marriage
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Art
Collection: wax seals on paper, ca 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, historical information has also been documented in the booklet we have.
Category
Early 20th Century French Prints
Custom Framed Wax Seals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-laid seals which were once adhered to important family documents, such as property and marriage
Category
Early 20th Century French Shadow Boxes
$2,650
Pair of Walllamps, Vienna, dated 1910
By Franz Freiherr Von Krauss, Ludwig Schmitt
Located in Vienna, AT
. Originally part of a wooden panel available.
The interior is well documented in the historical literature
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sheet Metal, Iron
Wardrobe with mirror of a Hunting Room, Vienna, dated 1910
By Franz Freiherr Von Krauss, Ludwig Schmitt
Located in Vienna, AT
documented in the historical literature.
Lit: Die erste internationale Jagd-Ausstellung Wien 1910: Ein
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Softwood
Root Head Brandt Goose Decoy
Located in London, GB
numbering from the Huey collection. This is a finely documented historical example from the American Decoy
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Antique Bronze Figural Boar Sculptural Inkwell Signed Barrie Design by Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Atlanta, GA
mammals. Human themes, modern, mythological, or historical, are documented but are rarely seen today
Category
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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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.
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