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SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE DOCUMENT, 1572
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.
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1676 VOLUME "THE ANNALS OF
1676 VOLUME "THE ANNALS OF ENGLAND ..."1676 VOLUME "THE ANNALS OF ENGLAND ...", By Francis Bacon, Francis Goodwin and Morgan Goodwin. Fully titled The History of the Reigns of Henry the Seventh, Henry the Eighth, Edward the Sixth, and Queen Mary,. London: W.G. for R. Scot, et al, 1676. Leather. Quarto (11.75" x 8"). 201pp.
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ENGRAVING - 16th Century German
ENGRAVING - 16th Century German depicting King John II of Bavaria son of Stephen I of Wittelsbach 1375-1397 Duke of Bavaria-Munich by G. A. Zimermann after Werner shrink-wrapped plate size: 11'' x 7 1/2'' foxing. Image is quite sharp.
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1886
1886
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Beswick Tigeress 1486 and
Beswick Tigeress 1486 and Alsation Ulrica of Britas Matt 969 (Ear Broken)
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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.
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An early 18th Century and later
An early 18th Century and later tortoiseshell and silver mounted mirror of arched shape with armorial of Fleming impaling Crowley to the cresting, 69cm x 39cm/Note: The arms of Crowley of Stourbridge, Worcester were granted in 1707 to the Quaker Sir Ambrose Crowley (1657-1713). Sir Ambrose Crowley was one of the wealthiest figures in the city of London having been a successful iron master, member of Parliament and director of The South Sea Company. His fourth surviving daughter Anna married Rich
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Beswick Knight in Armour on Grey
Beswick Knight in Armour on Grey Horse The Earl of Warwick 1145
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BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME
BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME SIECLE Chromolithograph: 13 x 8 3/4 in. Framed
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TYMPE, MATTHÄUS, Theatrum
TYMPE, MATTHÄUS, Theatrum historicum; continens vindictas divinias, et praemia christianarum virtutum,. ex gravissimis Graecis, Latinis, sacris ac profanis historicis, per Locos Communes iuxta alphabeti seriem dispositum. Acceßit eiusdem Authoris Cynosura morum Evangelica, & in hac secunda editione magna exemplorum copia. Monasterii Westphalia, Ex officina Typographica Michaelis Dalii, Anno M DC XXV, 1625 Estimate $200-400
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LODINUM FERACISSIMI ANGLIAE REGNI
LODINUM FERACISSIMI ANGLIAE REGNI METROPOLIS MAPGeorge Braun and Franz Hogenberg, Published, Cologne, 1579, engraved by Hoefnagel, with four figures in foreground, a decorative cartouche, the arms of Queen Elizabeth displayed in the top left hand corner, with the arms of the City on the right, text in Latin on the reverse. Hand colored later, framed, mounted with conservation back for viewing. Site measurement 12.25 in by 18.5 in.
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CASEIN ON PARCHMENT - 15th c.
CASEIN ON PARCHMENT - 15th c. Crusader Illumination of Christ on Horseback Crushing the Muslims garbed in flowing crimson robes and wielding a flashing sword over his bloodied foes his white stallion rearing up above heaps of bodies entire image border
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Actions Against the Ottoman Empire,
Actions Against the Ottoman Empire, 1578: LONICER, PHILIPP, Compiler . Chronicorvm Tvrcicorvm, IN QVIBVS VITA, INDOLES, ET ADVERSVS TVRCAS RES GESTAE GEORGII CASTRIOTI, EPIROTARVM PRINCI-pis (qui propter egregia & præclara facinora SCANDERBEGVS, hoc est, Alexander Magnus, cognominatus fuit) Libris XIII. describunter à Marino Barletio, Scodrensi sacerdote: TOMVS TERTIVS. Impressum Francoforti ad Moenum: (Apvd Ioannem Feyrabendt, Impensis Sigismundi Feyrabendts.), 1578. Small folio. 12x8.5 inches. [6], 271, [8] pages. Illustrated throughout. Bound in full late 19th century vellum with red morocco title, four raised bands with five compartments housing gilt devices on the spine, all edges blue. A beautifully illustrated volume, described in 13 books, concerning the actions against the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. Minor soiling to covers, lacking preliminaries to the title, title lightly stained and annotated with several old names and the small, circular stamp of the Monastery Bibliotheca Worlik, minor staining to text and with several old repairs, overall a very good copy. Descended in the House of Schwarzenberg
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ROMANESQUE FIGURE h:6 in.
ROMANESQUE FIGURE h:6 in.
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Wycliffe Eggington (1875-1951). A
Wycliffe Eggington (1875-1951). A large watercolour of a distant view of a castle monogram WE bottom right. 98 x 65 cm.
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Beswick Barn Owls 1046 and 2026 (2)
Beswick Barn Owls 1046 and 2026 (2)
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ETCHING - 'Constantinople' by David
ETCHING - 'Constantinople' by David Muirhead Bone (British 1876-1953) signed in plate ll and in pencil lr depicts harbor view dominated by the domes and minarets of St. Sophia men work on nets in foreground black stick frame matted and glazed SS: 7
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Beswick Hereford Cow 1360
Beswick Hereford Cow 1360
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SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE DOCUMENT, 1582
SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE DOCUMENT, 1582 Original manuscript document in Latin and English, January 23, 1582, pertaining to the guardianship and instruction of James Sandilands of Calder, 2nd Lord Torphichen (1576-1617, then a minor), witnessed and signed by 5 unidentified individuals, with two large seals affixed; endorsed, "Preceptum caisma et Joann. Cokburn de ormistom;" 1 p., on vellum, 9 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.
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Beswick Tiger 2096
Beswick Tiger 2096
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John Speed map of Poland, 1626,
John Speed map of Poland, 1626, "A Newe Mape of Poland, Done into English by J. Speede" [sic], engraved by Dirck Gryp, published by George Humble, London, 1626, eight vignettes of costumed figures at sides and six city views at top, on laid paper with English text verso, 16-1/2 x 21-1/2 in. Loose, toning, minor foxing, stains, smudges, reinforced center crease with some darkening, upper margin trimmed including plate mark.
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MICHAELIS, Sebastian, WITCHCRAFT,
MICHAELIS, Sebastian, WITCHCRAFT, CA. 1613: [with Francois Donciex]. Histoire Admirable de la Possession et Conversion d'une Penitente, Seduite par un Prince des Magiciens, la faisant Sorciere & Princesse des Sorciers au pays deProuéce, conduit à la S. Baume pour y ester exprcisee I'an M.DC.X. au mois de Novembre, soubs l'authrité du R. P. F. Sebastien Michaelis. Dovay: Balthazar Bellers, 1613. [Bound with:] Sebastien Michaelis. Discours des Espirts en tantQu'il Est de Besoin pour Entendre et Resoudre la Latiere Difficile des Sorciers. Dovay: Balthazar Bellere, 1613. 2 Volumes bound into one. Octavo, 3/4 nineteenth century brown morocco & marbled boards, marbled endpapers, (xxv), 636, (xiv) pp. Near-Fine condition. Michaelis was a 17th C French inquisitor.CONDITION: Note condition in description.
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A Molteno Edward IV being
A Molteno Edward IV being introduced to Jane Shore stipple engraving
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A number of historic
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.
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Beswick Model of a Fresian Cow 1362
Beswick Model of a Fresian Cow 1362 and a Fresian Calf 1249c (2)
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Mariana (Juan de) Historiae de
Mariana (Juan de) Historiae de Rebus Hispaniae, Mainz, 1605 - 19. Two parts in one. 4to., cont. calf (rubbed, spines worn). Woodcut ornaments (text browned)
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Sacrosanctum concilium Tridentinum:
Sacrosanctum concilium Tridentinum: cum citationibus ex utroque Testamento, juris Pontificii constitutionibus, aliisque S.R. Eccl. Conciliis.: Ultima hac editione quam absolutissimum cui accedunt ad calcem XXVI juris antiqui constitutiones quae nominatim ab hoc Concilio innovantur Patavii - Superiorum Bermissii, 1753. Full vellum binding, Latin text, ink inscriptions throughout. 458pg. Ink text on spine. Apprx 7-3/4" x 4-1/2".
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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.
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Dated 1904
Dated 1904
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Renaissance Theological Text: Summa
Renaissance Theological Text: Summa Theologiae Elencticae Completa et Didacticae Quantum Sufficit auctore Leonardo Rijessenio 1692 Edinburghi Excudebat Georgius Mosman Bibliopola leather boards 5.25" (height) 13.3cm (height) 3.25" (width) 8.3cm (width)
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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.,
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1766 LONDON CHRONICLE
1766 LONDON CHRONICLE NEWSPAPERFascinating early example. Dated April 24, 1766. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
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Giovanni Battista Montano
Giovanni Battista Montano (1534-1621) a group of 40 bound architectural engravings c. 1624 4to (13 3/4 in. x 9 1/2 in.) full vellum the plates are early variations that correspond to plates in Raccolta de tempii e sepolri Scielta d. varii tempietti antichi and Architettura con diversi ornamenti cavati dall' antico. Provenance: Bears armorial bookplate of Fuerstlich Auerspergsche Fideicommisbibliothek Zu Laybach Prince of Augsburg.
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Each dated 1916-S
Each dated 1916-S
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Ramusio Giovanni Ballista Delle
Ramusio Giovanni Ballista Delle Navigation Et Viaggi terzo volume pub. 1565 lacking maps. ?
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Beswick Donkey 1364 and Donkey 2267
Beswick Donkey 1364 and Donkey 2267 (2)