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• THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 &
  THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 & 1913(3)
• 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.
• 1873
  1873
• 1934
  1934
• 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
• Philip III of Spain DS Philip III
  Philip III of Spain DS Philip III of Spain or Felipe III (1578-1621).? DS 1p on laid paper 8.25 x 12 August 25 1604 at Lerma signed Yo El Rey (I [as] the King).? Accompanied by typewritten translation. The document is addressed to the Prior of the Convent of Ucles of the Order of St. James ordering that don Goncarlo Enrriquez Knight of the Order of St. James be released from his obligation of six months on the king's galley and instead be kept on probation at the convent for one month and instructed on the rigorous ordeals and other matters that a Knight ought to know after which he will be tested and conferred with his title. Condition: Engrossed in heavier paper border.? Very good condition for 400+ years old.
• A Russian text historical book ''
  A Russian text historical book '' Three Centuries '' celebrating 300 years of the Romanovs with many coloured plates published in 1913.
• Three-volume 1574 German history:
  Three-volume 1574 German history: Germaniae Antiquae Illustrationem Continet in que…MDLXV-MDLXXIIII August 1574 , vellum bindings with gilt embossed coat-of-arms, book plate "Ex Libris Liechtensteinianias", 12-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. Toning, bindings stained and discolored, minor water stains and foxing. The Estate of the Late Reverend O. Leland Gilmore, Maryville, Tennessee
• Beswick Red Pigeon 1383a (Three
  Beswick Red Pigeon 1383a (Three Stripes)
• 3 vols. Torquemada, Juan de.
  3 vols. Torquemada, Juan de. Primara Parte de los Veinte i un libros rituales i Monarchia Indiana. Madrid, 1723 [preface dated 1725]. Second edition. 3 parts in 3 vols. Folio, contemp. vellum; spine of vol. 1 defective, other scattered wear, bdgs. coming loose. With fold. map & 2 (of 3) engraved titles by Irala. Lacking engraved title in vol. 1, last 2 leaves of index in vol. 3 supplied in facsimile, worming & cello-tape repairs in vol. 3, some ink staining in margins of vol. 3, minor occasional spotting in margins of vols. 1 & 2. Map clean & crisp. Sold with all faults. Sabin 96212; Palau 335033 ,000-
• After Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693
  After Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693 Dutch) Portrait of a Boy in Classical Dress Depicted Holding a Bow and Arrow with a Spaniel at His Side
• 1 vol. Regii Sanguinis Clamor ad
  1 vol. Regii Sanguinis Clamor ad Coelum Adversus Parricidas Anglicanos. The Hague, 1652. 12mo, contemp. vellum; some edge wear. Attacking the executioners of Charles I in 1649, also attacking John Milton & Cromwell, et al. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• GERMAN BIBLE, PUBLISHED
  GERMAN BIBLE, PUBLISHED 1793German Bible, Published 1793,
• 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
• Natalis, Hieronymus. Evangelicae
  Natalis, Hieronymus. Evangelicae Historie Imagines, Antwerp 1593. Folio, old black morocco gilt, a.e.g. Engraved title and 153 plates (some staining to lower margins) -- Biblia Sacra, Antwerp 1605. 4to., cont. calf (upper cover detached). With 8 others, religion (10)/Provenance: Spetchley Park
• Beswick Red Pigeon 1383 and Grey
  Beswick Red Pigeon 1383 and Grey Pigeon 1383 (2)
• 1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
  1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
• THREE TRADITIONS SPECIALTY LEAD
  THREE TRADITIONS SPECIALTY LEAD SOLDIER SETS Renaissance era; Netherlands navy 1650-90,Ming Dynasty naval expedition, 1405-33 and Spanish Conquistadors, 1492-1550
• 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
• C.1630 FRENCH LOUIS XIII EQUESTRIAN
  C.1630 FRENCH LOUIS XIII EQUESTRIAN ENGRAVING France,1620-1640Depicting King Louis XIII of France on horseback with short hair, closed ruff, armor, and sash holding a fleur de lis scepter with city background, all identified in Latin in lower margin.
• A quantity of historic documents
  A quantity of historic documents including 18th century items on the cruelties of the slave trade medical treatment for George III timber supplies to the Navy French puzzle writing etc.
• Beswick Model of a Red Pigeon 1383
  Beswick Model of a Red Pigeon 1383
• Sebastiano Serlio (1475-1554) The
  Sebastiano Serlio (1475-1554) The Three Books of Architecture 1553 Antwerp first Flemish (Dutch) edition published by Makyken Verhuls widow of Pieter Coaecke van Aelst rebound in three-quarter leather book two lacking 4 leaves book three lacking 6 leaves 13 3/4 in. x 9 in.
• 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".
• 1 vol. H(ayward), J(ohn). The
  1 vol. H(ayward), J(ohn). The Lives of The III Normans, Kings of England. London: R.B., 1613. First edition. Sm. 4to, contemp. speckled calf, re-backed, new endpapers; covers scuffed, occasionally rubbed. Title page slightly wrinkled & a little dusty. Some internal dampstaining. Trimmed - heads shaved close. Armorial bookplate of Algernon Capell, Earl of Essex... 1701 on verso of title page. STC 13000; Pforzheimer
• CODICE MESSICANO VATICANO, NO. 3773
  CODICE MESSICANO VATICANO, NO. 3773 Codice Messicano Vaticano, No. 3773. Edizione del Duca de Loubat. Roma. 1896, facsimile of a Precolumbian Mexican codex produced by the Duke of Loubat from the original housed in the Vatican librar, housed in quarter-leather-covered wooden box.
• Philip VI of Valois France DS
  Philip VI of Valois France DS 1345 Document signed 1345 vellum approx. 3 x 10 in. seal missing. Philip of Valois (1293-1350) reigned from 1328 until his death as Philip VI the first King of France from the House of Valois when his cousin Charles IV died without a male heir. As usual under those conditions there are multiple claimants to the throne the other strong contender being Edward III of England son of the sister of Charles IV. Philip's rule followed the precident in France of succession in the male line excluding females and their descendants a practice which became formalized into law in France a century later. Condition: Worn hard to read but is surface dirt. Ink is fine although the script is small.
• Persian Illuminated Page from the
  Persian Illuminated Page from the Anthology of Three Hundred Poems ca. 1650 Framed under glass overall 16-3/4" x 14-3/4" with tan velvet backing "1650 Persia" and "Anthology of 300 Poems" written on the bottom of the matting.
• THREE ANTIQUE PORTRAITS OF
  THREE ANTIQUE PORTRAITS OF THEOLOGIANS Oil on canvas, 19th century, unsigned, each inscribed with the sitter's identity in Latin along top edge of canvas, presenting in matching oval gilt composition frames; depicting Roger Bacon, The first a portrait of Roger Bacon, an English philosopher and Franciscan friar, numbered 374 along lower edge of canvas; the second depicting Philip Melanchton, a German Christian Lutheran reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther, numbered 376 along lower edge of canvas; and the third an unidentified figure inscribed "Angelus Pol Gretin" above and numbered 373 below.
• [History of Edward III, 1688]
  [History of Edward III, 1688] Joshua Barnes, The Full History of that Most Victorious Monarch, Edward III, King of England and France and Lord of Ireland…Sirnamed the Black Prince, printed for John Hayes for the author, Cambridge, 1688, contemporary English red morocco with fine gilt ornamentation, spines with fine gilt decoration and raised labels, binding possibly by Charles Mearne, bookplates for "Arthur and Elizabeth Widdicomb, Holdsworth", 14-1/2 x 9-1/2 in.; lot includes typed letter of family history from Kroch's & Brentano's in Chicago, dated 1956,
• [Literature Fine Press] Three
  [Literature Fine Press] Three titles with medieval theme comprising: 1) J. Bedier ed.; Le Roman de Tristan et Iseut illus. by Maurice Lalau (Paris: Edition d'Art c.1910) #16/300 signed by the artist gilt brown morocco by Canape dated 1911 slipcase; 2) C. S. Moncrieff trans. The Song of Roland illus. by V. Angelo (NY: Limited Editions Club 1938) #617/1500 signed by artist; 8vo. half vellum slipcase; 3) Dante Alighieri The Divine Comedy (Verona: Limited Editions Club 1932) #712/1500 signed by Mardersteig folio cloth Estimate $ 300-500
• Caussin, Nicolas. The Holy Court,
  Caussin, Nicolas. The Holy Court, Third Edition, 1663 (some wear). Portraits in text - Dodd, Charles. The Church History of England, 3 vols., Brussels [England] 1737; another edition, ed. by the Rev. M.A. Tierney, 5 vols., 8vo. 1839 - Clarke, Samuel. The Sermons, Fifth Edition, 2 vols., 1742. Engraved frontispiece in vol 1. With 3 others, mostly folio, cont. calf (14)/Provenance: Spetchley Park
• HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENT WRITTEN IN
  HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENT WRITTEN IN LATIN CIRCA 1453A handwritten document on rag paper, circa 1453, in Latin, describing the assault on Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks. A very interesting 24 page manuscript, possibility addressed to the city of Venice, describing the siege, armaments, and more of the assault on Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks. It was translated into Latin from Greek, as chronicled by Kritoboulos, Doukos, and Khalkokondyles. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Remarkable condition for age. Minor insect holes and foxing. Ink is slightly faded, but still legible. 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 we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.
• 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.
• D.LEONIS EIVS NOMINIS I. ROMANI
  D.LEONIS EIVS NOMINIS I. ROMANI PONTIFICIS... Cologne: Johan Birckmann 1569 full leather with gilt-stamped spine.
• Fifteen Costume Designs for Various
  Fifteen Costume Designs for Various Stratford Festival Productions, 1953-1962 each a lithograph on paper, signed or initialed by the artist and laid down on card, the oldest by Tanya Moiselwitsch for the titular character of Richard III, played by Alec Guinness in the first production of Stratford's inaugural season (1953); other designers represented are Brian Jackson, Robert Prevost, and Desmond Heeley 14 x 11 in — 35.6 x 27.9 cm