Federation Collectibles was founded on a simple conviction: that history's most beautiful printed objects deserve to be appreciated, not buried in estate boxes or forgotten in institutional archives.

We specialise in three pillars of the antique paper world — hand-engraved and lithographed maps, finely illustrated botanical and zoological book plates, and ornithological bird prints drawn from the great 19th-century natural history publications.

Every piece in our collection is personally sourced and examined. We attend specialist auctions and estate sales across Australia, and maintain relationships with dealers and private collectors worldwide.

Provenance & Authenticity

We do not sell reproductions. Each listing describes the item's origin, approximate date, and any notable publisher or artist attribution. Where provenance documentation exists, we are happy to share it on request.

Natural toning, foxing, and age-related marks are the signatures of authenticity — we describe condition honestly and photograph items truthfully.

For enquiries about specific items, private sale opportunities, or to discuss a piece you're looking to identify or value, please reach out to our curators directly.

Global Secure Delivery

All antique paper items are dispatched flat, acid-free wrapped, and interleaved with glassine. Maps and larger prints are rolled in archival tissue inside rigid postal tubes. Framed pieces are wrapped with corner protection and double-boxed.

Processing Time: Items are carefully packed and dispatched within 2–4 business days of purchase. A tracking number is provided via email once your order is on its way.

Insurance & Returns

All shipments are fully insured for the declared sale value. In the unlikely event of transit damage, please retain all original packaging and contact us within 48 hours with photographic evidence.

We stand by our condition descriptions. If an item significantly deviates from how it was described, we will resolve the matter promptly.

Information Security

We collect only the information necessary to process your acquisitions and communicate shipping details. Your data is never sold or distributed to third parties.

Communication: By providing your email, you consent to receive correspondence regarding specific enquiries or orders. Marketing communications are strictly opt-in.

Conditions of Purchase

You are acquiring objects of historical record. Natural toning, foxing, and age-related wear are expected characteristics of antique printed material and are not grounds for return unless they have been undisclosed.

Returns: Returns are authorised only where an item significantly deviates from its catalogue description, or is damaged in transit. Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photographs.