- One-hundred U.S.
One-hundred U.S.
- 15TH C BOOK SHEET (WOODBLOCK) -
15TH C BOOK SHEET (WOODBLOCK) - Double Sheet Page from 'The Nuremberg Chronicle' full folio 1493 in Latin by Hartmann Schedel a world history this sheet depicting the town of Buda (CXXXIX) double glazed with mat in gold frame SS: 14 3/4'' x 21'' OS:
- Venetian 1502 book, doges, history
Venetian 1502 book, doges, history of the first 74 doges of Venice, Marcello Pietro, De Vita Prencipum et Gestis Venetorum , 1502 printing, possibly first edition, octavo, 11-1/4 x 8 x 1/2 in. Later cloth binding with surface loss to spine and other abrasions and wear overall, toning, water damage, one area of pest damage, later inscription on title page, margin annotations in pencil. The Estate of the Late Reverend O. Leland Gilmore, Maryville, Tennessee
- QUEEN ELIZABETH'S PRIVY COUNCIL
QUEEN ELIZABETH'S PRIVY COUNCIL SIGNATURES, 1599 Official letter of the Privy Council, dated at Whitehall, November 28, 1599, ordering Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst, to disburse money to outfit a ship about to depart from the port of Falmouth, signed by five members of the Council, including Lord Buckhurst (who also added an order at lower left for Skynner to issue the money); Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham and Lord High Admiral; Sir Thomas Egerton, Lord Chancellor; Sir John Fortesque, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Sir Roger North, 2nd Baron North; and Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and 1st Viscount Cranborne; 1 page, folio, 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.
- 1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513:
1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513: Questions Morales Magistri Petri Tatareti in octo capita distincter quam doctissime ab codem disputute atique discusse nec seginter an notate: atque nouiter emendate sicut legenti patebit, by Pierre Tataret, Published by pierre Gaudoul in 1513, probably in Paris. This is the amended first edition of Pierre Tataret's discussion of Aristotle's Nichomachan Ethics. The cover has been replaced with a 15th Century page from a dutch book of hours and the front flyleaves and last pages of the index are missing. Superb woodcut illustrations include title page with Virgin and Child in a ship. Dimensions: 5 3/4 by 4 by 3/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement insurance cost.
Condition:
Cover has been replaced, and there is insect damage and a small hole in the front is piece, which also slightly abraded. Pages have some minor folds and finger marks. The last part of illustration of "Prestre Ichan" is missing. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s. Please be advised that we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
- 1 vol. (Freind, John.) An Account
1 vol. (Freind, John.) An Account of The Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain; Chiefly Since The Raising of The Siege of Barcelona, 1706. London: J. Bowyer, 1707. 8vo, contemp. blind-paneled speckled calf, spine gilt, red morocco spine label, edges sprinkled red. Some internal dampstaining.
- A quantity of about fifteen 19th
A quantity of about fifteen 19th century and later prints and paintings.
- 1531 Latin Illuminated Bible Manuscript
1531 Latin Illuminated Bible Manuscript
- 11 vols. Beaumont, (Francis);
11 vols. Beaumont, (Francis); Fletcher, (John). The Works. London: Edward Moxon, 1843-1846. Edited by Alexander Dyce. 8vo, contemp. full geometrically gilt-paneled polished tan calf, spines gilt, brown & blue-green morocco spine labels, all edges stained yellow; spines moderately scuffed, joints often rubbed & slightly stressed, a few spine ends rubbed & chipped away. Frontis. portraits in vols. 1 & 2. Scattered light foxing.
- Fourteen books on Holland Norman
Fourteen books on Holland Norman Conquest British history etc.
- A General Historie of the Netherlands,
A General Historie of the Netherlands, 1627 by Edward Grimeston (died 1640) and printed by Adam Islip, second edition, flat leather spine with marbleized board covers, woodcut chapter initials and head- and tailpieces, engravings of monarchs, 13 x 8-1/4 in.,
- General Historie of the Magnificent
General Historie of the Magnificent State of Venice, 1612 collected by Thomas de Fougasses and "Englished" (from the French) by William Shute, printed in London by G. Eld and W. Stansby, two volumes bound together, marbleized board covers, leather spine with five raised bands and gilt lettering, frontispiece with woodcut map of Venice and inked signatures of two previous owners, one dated 1625, 81 woodcut portraits, headpieces and historiated initials throughout text, 13 x 9 in.,
- ELEVEN NOVELS, PLAYS AND CLASSICAL
ELEVEN NOVELS, PLAYS AND CLASSICAL LITERARY BOOKSMany published by heritage Press, NY.
- 1891
1891
- After F. A. Chapman ''The Arrival
After F. A. Chapman ''The Arrival of Hendrick Hudson in the Bay of New York September 12 1609'' (Colton Zahm & Roberts New York 1868) chromolithograph 13 1/2 X 17 in. in original frame Estimate $ 150-250
- SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE DOCUMENT,
SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE DOCUMENT, 1572 James Sandiland (c.1511-1579, sometime Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, 1st Lord Torphichen) original manuscript document in Latin and English, June 3, 1572, to John Browne, with a large seal affixed; faintly endorsed verso; 1 p., on vellum, 8 x 9 1/2 in.
- Oil on canvas portrait 19th c.
Oil on canvas portrait 19th c. possibly of Friar Dominican Savarano Italy 1490. 11.5"x9"
- A quantity of about eighteen historic
A quantity of about eighteen historic documents many of the 17th. and 18th. c. and on vellum.
- SEAMAN'S JOURNAL KEPT BY CAPT.
SEAMAN'S JOURNAL KEPT BY CAPT. DAVID LOW OFNewburyport, on a voyage from Boston to Matanzas on the ship Courser, commanded by John Lore. The voyage began in 1829 and terminated in 1830. The second part of the journal is for a voyage from Boston to Havana, Havana to Antwerp, Antwerp to Matanzas, etc. Some pages are torn and there is some foxing. 12 1/2" x 8". The text deals mostly with the weather and locations. Provenance: Webb estate.
- 18th Century - Coloured engraving
18th Century - Coloured engraving - ''Venetia'' - Pictorial view of Venice showing principal churches 11.75ins x 16ins framed and glazed
- 17TH CENTURY HAND WRITTEN SPANISH
17TH CENTURY HAND WRITTEN SPANISH DOCUMENTdated March 17, 1609, hand written document in Spanish concerning mayorazgo ( majorat ) involving D. Geronimo Li¤ n de Z£¤iga (of Castillo de Garcimu¤oz) and Dona Ines Carrillo de Alarcon, bound in red velvet cloth with embroidered coat of arms with silver thread detailing, two paintings on vellum leaf of Saint Jerome and coat of arms with decorative border; with an associated intricate German paper cutting of the Virgin Mary
Condition:
wear to extremities, paper corrosion throughout due to ink, many pages with separations along ink line borders (many reinforced), some tears and small losses to paper, light staining throughout, paintings with heavy flaking and losses, binding popped but intact, some losses and fraying to edges
- A quantity of historic documents
A quantity of historic documents and ephemera including a document dated 1480 documents of the 16th and 17th century several Acts of Parliament of William III George II etc. 17/18th loan and payment documents including dated 1691 for services in Ireland dated 1710 signed Walpole dated 1729 signed Marlborough and Godolphin books of verses etc.
- [AMERICANA] A manuscript accounts
[AMERICANA] A manuscript accounts ledger, dated November 4, 1799 to January 28, 1801,
Estimate:$150-$250
- ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY) PUTTI
ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY) PUTTI Watercolor on paper: 7 x 11 in. Framed
- Two c. 1500 early printed pages
Two c. 1500 early printed pages one on vellum with illumination 7 3/8'' h. x 4 3/4'' w.; along with two illutrated pages from an 18th C. English Gospel; an engraving after Raphael by I. Pavon; other 18th and 19th C. engravings including images of St. George; St. Cecilia; Interior of St. Peter's Basilica etc.
- English School, circa 1840/Piazza
English School, circa 1840/Piazza della Signoria/Piazza San Lorenzo/a pair/oil on paper, 11.5cm x 13.5cm
- eleven books on antiques and related
eleven books on antiques and related subjects and notebook of Old House Journals.
- EARLY DOCUMENTEarly Document, reading
EARLY DOCUMENTEarly Document, reading "Inquisition indented, taken at the dwelling house of Walter Brook, innkeeper, Scituate near City Hall in the fourth ward of the city of New York, Sept. in 9th year of the reign of Lord George the III", 12 signatures to include Samuel Bell, John Johnson, James Lawrence, etc., framed, sheet size 11 1/4" x 15". Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Condition:
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- ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY) PUTTI
ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY) PUTTI Watercolor on paper: 7 x 11 in. Framed
- ELEVEN FOLIO SOCIETY BOOKS ON HISTORY
ELEVEN FOLIO SOCIETY BOOKS ON HISTORY AND TRAVEL Selection of eleven The Folio Society hardcover books on history and travel comprising, "Beryl Bainbridge, "Everyman Man For Himself", 2016, Jacques Barzun, "From Dawn To Decadence" (two volumes), 2015, Benjamin Cowburn, "No Cloak, No Dagger: Allied Spycraft In Occupied France", 2011, Captain Charles Johnson, "A General History Of The Robberies And Murders Of The Most Notorious Pirates", 2018, Amin Maalouf, "The Crusades Through Arab Eyes", 2013, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, "Wind, Sand And Stars", 2015 "Barbara Tuchman, "The Zimmerman Telegram", 2004, Oswald Tesimondalias, "The Gunpowder Plot: The Narrative Of Oswald Tesimondalias Greenway", 2005, Geza Vermes, "The Dead Sea Scrolls", 2013, and Glyn Williams, "The Quest For The North West Passage", 2018. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. "The Quest For The North West Passage" h. 10", w. 7", d. 2".
- A number of historic proclamations
A number of historic proclamations and other documents of the years 1659 to 1715 including the taking and subsequent execution of Lord Monmouth after the rebellion of 1685 proclamations after the treaty of Breda 1667 details of the court which sentenced Charles I in 1648 and a later court sentencing after the Jacobite rebellion in 1715.
- Dated 1904
Dated 1904
- FOUGASSES THOMAS DE The Generall
FOUGASSES THOMAS DE The Generall Historie of the Magnificent State of Venice. Translated by W. Shute. London: G. Eld and W. Stansby 1612. [6] (of [8]) 579 [i.e. 569] [3]; 500 [41] pages including blanks 3C4 and 5Z4; lacks initial blank. 2 vols. bound in 1. 4to red morocco gilt-lettered spine. Woodcut vignette bird's-eye view of Venice on title and 90 woodcut portraits in-text. Light soiling and rubbing to boards; minor foxing; see additional notes in condition report.
- POCOCK NICHOLAS. "THE JAVA AND
POCOCK NICHOLAS. "THE JAVA AND THE CONSTITUTION" London Boydell 1814. 17 x 20 in. (sight). Two hand-colored etchings; framed and matted. Two scenes of the sea battle between the HMS Java and the U.S.S. Constitution.
- Portraits of Kings, 1620: Martini
Portraits of Kings, 1620: Martini Hamconii Frisia Sev De Viris Rebusque, Joannis Starteri (Bibliopolae Sumptibus), 1620, each page with prints of various kings, many in military pose and brandishing weapons, quarter calf over marbled boards, 9 x 7 in. Pages remounted, binding with extensive spine losses, hinges weak.
- John Hill (1770-1850) after P.J.
John Hill (1770-1850) after P.J. de Loutherbourg - Coloured aquatint - ''Margate with the Arrival of the Hoy'' 13.5ins x 20ins published October 1st 1808 by I. & W. Macgavin No. 197 New Bond Street London in moulded frame and glazed and Joseph C. Stadler (fl. late 18th/early 19th Century) - Aquatint - ''Panoramic View of Rochester and Chatham'' 12ins x 20.5ins published June 1st 1795 by J. & J. Boydell Shakespeare Gallery Pall Mall and No. 90 Cheapside in moulded and gilt frame