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Old Map of British Mediterranean Territories with Images of Historic Sites, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
series of maps are significant historical documents. They serve as a testament to the period's
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
$344 Sale Price
20% Off
North America Map with USA, Canada
Mexico – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document, the map captures North America during a transformative era—before the completion of full
Category
Antique 1870s Dutch Maps
Materials
Paper
Avian Treasures from Buffon
s Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
.
These engravings not only serve as beautiful works of art but also as historical documents that reflect
Category
Antique 1830s Prints
Materials
Paper
$143 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Original Antique Engraving of Hunting, Small Game Hunting and Traps, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
an historical document illustrating the technological and industrial knowledge of the time. The
Category
Antique 1790s Prints
Materials
Paper
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
The Royal Family of France, The Bonaparte Family, and French Generals, 1815
Located in Langweer, NL
preservation.
This engraving serves as both a historical document and a visual tribute to the influential
Category
Antique 1810s Prints
Materials
Paper
19th Century Botanical Engravings of flowers and insects
Located in Seaford, GB
British natural history. These prints not only serve as decorative pieces but also as historical documents
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Prints
Materials
Paper
$2,031 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Rhine River Map, Moselle and Meuse, by Willem Blaeu, Hand-coloured - 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document.
Cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu, the eminent Amsterdam publisher whose workshop
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps
Materials
Paper
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Defeat at River Gete: The Fall of Orange to Alva in 1568, Published in 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
.
This print would be a significant historical document, as it not only visually represents a pivotal
Category
Antique 1730s Prints
Materials
Paper
$344 Sale Price
20% Off
Senex Map of Castile, Leon
La Mancha in The Spanish Heartland, 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
serves not just as a geographical record but also as a historical document, reflecting the territorial
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$469 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Map of Castile
s Southern Realms - Granada, Andalusia, and Murcia, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
distances on the map.
While the map itself is designed for practical use, it also serves as a historical
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$459 Sale Price
20% Off
A Musical Gathering: Engraving from Richard Blome’s The Gentleman’s Recreation
Located in Langweer, NL
work.
This engraving serves as both a historical document and an artistic representation of music's
Category
Antique 1680s Prints
Materials
Paper
$306 Sale Price
20% Off
Map of Polynesia Highlighting Cultural Landscapes and Maritime Activities, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
outposts would be highlighted.
The Tallis series of maps are important historical documents that capture a
Category
Antique 1850s Maps
Materials
Paper
$277 Sale Price
20% Off
Prince Henry
s Naval and Land Battle during the Seven Years
War Engraved, 1667
Located in Langweer, NL
Swedish main army's takeover under the command of General Carl Gustaf Wrangel. This historical event is
Category
Antique 1670s Prints
Materials
Paper
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Impressive Decorative Engraved Map of the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
its age.
6. Historical Importance: This map is a valuable historical document, reflecting the
Category
Antique 1780s Maps
Materials
Paper
$1,213 Sale Price
40% Off
Original Old Composite of Several Maps of the Ancient World on One Sheet, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document, offering a window into how 19th-century scholars viewed and interpreted the ancient
Category
Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
$354 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Royal German Oak Console Tables for Prince-Abbot of Fulda, Circa 1745
Located in Dallas, TX
Prince Bishop in 1752.
Please contact us for more information regarding historical documents and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble
Very Large Double Page Detailed Map of Italy and Surrounding Regions, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
its unification in the 19th century. This makes it a valuable historical document for understanding
Category
Antique 1790s Maps
Materials
Paper
$1,905 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Climbing Alstroemeria: A Spectacle of Color and Form, Published circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
historical documents in the study of botany.
Description of Bomarea salsilla:
- Botanical Characteristics
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
$134 Sale Price
20% Off
Enchanted Blossoms: Masterpieces of Botanical Art from Van Houtte
s Florilegium
Located in Langweer, NL
serves as a historical document of horticultural interests and trends of the 19th century but also as a
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper
$134 Sale Price
20% Off
Dignified Poise of a Spanish Noblewoman in an Original Lithograph Published 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
artistic and historical document, offering insight into the lifestyle and status of noblewomen in medieval
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
$134 Sale Price
20% Off
Ornate Baroque Stairs: Van der Horst
s Design Mastery in Engravings, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
tool for the art of staircase construction and as historical documents that highlight the architectural
Category
Antique 1730s Prints
Materials
Paper
$363 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th century Tuduk Romanian copy of Spanish Armorial, Hand-woven - N 1571
Located in Paris, FR
just an example of an ancient textile, but a historical document in its own right, woven with royal
Category
20th Century Caucasian British Colonial Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
18th Century Cannon Foundry Engraving from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document that captures the technological ingenuity of the 18th century.
Category
Antique 1770s Prints
Materials
Paper
The Society of Monkeys
Shipbuilders – A Swiss Guilds’ Grand Procession, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Bern’s guild traditions and a rare historical document of Swiss craftsmanship, making it a striking
Category
Antique 1850s Prints
Materials
Paper
Engravings of Egypt
s Sphinx and Hermopolis: Early European Exploration, c.1795
Located in Langweer, NL
period.
2. Documenting the Past: The images serve as valuable historical documents, offering a visual
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$134 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Vue d’Optique Prints – Story of Joseph in Egypt, Hand-Colored, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
complete cycle not only tells a compelling biblical story but also serves as an important historical
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
View of New York City from Weehawken, Rare Hand-Colored 1834 Aquatint Print
Located in Langweer, NL
represents both a historical document and a work of art, celebrating the city’s dynamic evolution and its
Category
Antique 1830s Prints
Materials
Paper
$5,170 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Sea in Antiquity: Pontus Euxinus Map, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
map is a valuable historical document, capturing the geography of a region that was a crossroads of
Category
Antique 1880s Maps
Materials
Paper
$354 Sale Price
20% Off
Siege and Struggle: The Kauwensteinse Dike in the Eighty Years
War, 1647
Located in Langweer, NL
in more detail.
It's a valuable historical document that gives insight into the art and
Category
Antique 1640s Prints
Materials
Paper
$804 Sale Price
20% Off
Ernest the Iron of Austria - Antique Engraving by Gaspar Oselli, 1569
Located in Langweer, NL
valuable historical documents, providing insight into the artistic and cultural practices of the
Category
Antique 16th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Turkey in Asia with Mosul Environs and Assyrian Ruins Inset , 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Historical Value**: As a historical document, this map serves as an invaluable educational tool, offering
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Maps
Materials
Paper
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Multi-Level Medieval Siege Tower
Located in Langweer, NL
Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums*, created by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and historically
Category
Antique 1840s German Prints
Materials
Paper
$421 Sale Price
20% Off
Piero Fornasetti Ashtray of a Bill of Sale from the Weikel
Smith, Philadelphia
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
materials, historical records show that it was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, documented
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester
By Hannam
Crouch
Located in New Orleans, LA
historical document and is sure to be an important addition to any collection of important silver.
Bears
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Original Antique Map of the West Indies by J. Arrowsmith, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
important historical documents and collectibles for their beauty and the wealth of information they provide
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$947 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Asian Turkey, Levant, and Mesopotamia by Tardieu, circa 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
pressures were beginning to reshape its future. This map is both a valuable historical document and a
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Maps
Materials
Paper
$421 Sale Price
20% Off
Pastoral Elegance: Ulrik Thersner
s 1824 Aquatint of Djursholm Castle
Located in Langweer, NL
castle, emphasizing its prominence and setting within the landscape.
As a historical document, the print
Category
Antique 1820s Prints
Materials
Paper
$428 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique Map of Lotharingia (Lorraine) by Danckerts, c. 1700 – Hand-Colored
Located in Langweer, NL
. The script and fine detailing add to its aesthetic appeal, making it not only a valuable historical
Category
Antique Early 1700s Maps
Materials
Paper
Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica - Published in Weimar, 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
This map of Jamaica is an interesting historical document.
This map is part of an atlas that was
Category
Antique 1820s Maps
Materials
Paper
$517 Sale Price
20% Off
Panoramic View of Isfahan in 17th Century Persia by J.C. Haffner, ca.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document. The engraving highlights the city's significance as a center of trade, culture, and
Category
Antique 1690s Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
A Glimpse into the Early 19th Century Urban Landscape of New York, a 1842 Print
Located in Langweer, NL
valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the urban layout and architecture of New York City in
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
$315 Sale Price
20% Off
1876 Map of the United States: Detailing the Railroads and Unsettled Territories
Located in Langweer, NL
only serves as a functional railway map but also as a historical document, reflecting the developmental
Category
Antique 1870s Maps
Materials
Paper
Rare 1730 Roman Empire Map by Moll - Detailed and Engraved Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
map both an art piece and a historical document, capturing the imagination of scholars and collectors
Category
Antique 1730s Maps
Materials
Paper
Radical Italian Sofa Le Stelle by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
aesthetic value, Le Stelle represents a historical document of Italian radical design, where comfort and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Genuine Antique Map of European Turkey by Pierre Antoine Tardieu (1784-1869)
Located in Langweer, NL
historical document, offering insights into the geography and political landscape of the Ottoman Empire's
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Maps
Materials
Paper
Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
collectors and are considered important historical documents in the field of natural history.
### "A Natural
Category
Antique 1740s Prints
Materials
Paper
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Johannes Janssonius
17th-Century Map of the Duchy of Bremen in Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
one produced by Janssonius serve not only as geographical records but also as historical documents
Category
Antique 1650s Maps
Materials
Paper
$737 Sale Price
20% Off
American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
Woman in a White Gown is therefore a moving historical document, representing not only a beautiful
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Ivory
Rare 1681 Map of Batavia: Detailed Dutch Colonial Era Cartography, 1681
Located in Langweer, NL
History: This map serves as a historical document, preserving knowledge about Batavia's cityscape
Category
Antique 1680s Maps
Materials
Paper
$5,649 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, rather than being rather plain and somewhat unattractive features as he is historically documented might
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th century Capriccio Brazil School Painting
Located in Seaford, GB
pleasure but also serves as an invaluable historical document. It portrays Brazil at a time when it was
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,965 Sale Price
20% Off
Finn Juhl rare armchairs presented at the X Triennale, Denmark Pavilion 1954
By Finn Juhl
Located in Milano, IT
complete the seating and offer comfort and style true to the era.
Provenance and Historical Significance
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Ancient Syene (Aswan) and Elephantine Island – Egypt Engraving, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
exceptional historical interest.
The plate documents a key geographic threshold in ancient Egypt, where the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints
Materials
Paper
Frontiers of France and Italy – Duke of Berwick Campaigns Map, 1707–1712
Located in Langweer, NL
. This feature transforms the map from a purely geographic document into a historical military diagram
Category
Antique 1710s British Maps
Materials
Paper
Rare 16th century Chinese wooden Buddha statue from China
Located in DEVENTER, NL
devotional sculpture, originating from China and distinguished by its historical authenticity and documented
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Oak Armchair with Carved Back and Inscription
Located in Atlanta, GA
understood as historical tradition rather than documented proof, it reflects the strong antiquarian and
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1930s Czechoslovak Bauhaus sideboard, the manner of Marcel Breuer museum quality
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
character and historical integrity.
With its well-documented provenance, strong design language, and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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