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1655 English Marriage English
1655 English Marriage English Documenton parchment with seals framed approx. 18'' x 18''.
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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.
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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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Sgn. ISB 1535 Miniature Etching
Sgn. ISB 1535 Miniature Etching 732. Sgn. ISB 1535 Miniature Etching Sgn. upper left. Very good. 1 1/4'' x 2 1/8''E
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Lawrence (T E) Seven Pillars of
Lawrence (T E) Seven Pillars of Wisdom, 1st published edition 1935
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One-hundred U.S.
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Venetian 1502 book, doges,
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
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1 vol. (Freind, John.) An
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.
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1934
1934
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1531 Latin Illuminated Bible
1531 Latin Illuminated Bible Manuscript
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1 vol. Lettere di Principi.
1 vol. Lettere di Principi. Venice: Giordano Ziletti, 1562. First edition. Libro primo. 4to, old 1/4 vellum & late 19th-Century bds. & endpapers. Moderate dampstaining to title page through approx. leaf 40, trimmed - a few heads shaved close. Printer's device on title. Contemp. ink ownership signature of Fortunato Paradiso Farnese at foot of title page. Compiled by Ruscelli Girolamo, dedicated to Cardinal (later Saint) Carlo Borromeo. The second & third vols. were printed in Venice by Ziletti in 1575 & 1577, completing this collection of letters of princes & diplomatic missives.
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DIGBY SIR KENELM. "TWO TREATISES.
DIGBY SIR KENELM. "TWO TREATISES. IN THE ONE OF WHICH THE NATURE OF BODIES; IN THE OTHER THE NATURE OF MAN'S SOUL;..." Paris Gilles Blaizat 1644. First edition 4TO. Contemporary binding; manuscript paper spine label; binding shabby. An important scientific work. Digby discusses divisible atoms defends Harvey's theory of circulation of the blood and the first printed account of the use of sign language for the deaf.
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STIEGLITZ, "291" NO. 1, 1915,
STIEGLITZ, "291" NO. 1, 1915, W/ARNO ISSUES 1-12 March 1915. Published from the New York City 291 Gallery by Alfred Stieglitz, Marius de Zayas, Agnes E. Meyer and Paul Haviland, 6 page trifold, with text by the publishers and art by Pablo Picasso, Guillaume Apollinaire and Edward Steichen, 17.25"h x 11.25"w; with, the Arno Press 1972 edition of "291 No. 1-12: 1915-16", 19"h x 12.75"w
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AN ILLUSTRATED AND ILLUMINATED LEAF
AN ILLUSTRATED AND ILLUMINATED LEAF FROM A MANUSCRIPT OF FIRDAUSI'S SHAHNAMA: THE BATTLE BETWEEN MANUCHEHR AND SALM AND TUR'S ARMY Ink and gouache on paper 8 x 4 in.
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1 vol. Brerwood, Edw(ard).
1 vol. Brerwood, Edw(ard). Enquiries Touching the Diversity of Languages and Religions, Through The Chiefe Parts of The World. London: John Bill, 1622. Second edition. Sm. 4to, later 1/2 green calf & marbled bds.; scuffed, joints & extremities rubbed. Title page dust-soiled & darkened with sm. chip at top edge - no loss of ptg. Occasional marginal dampstaining & scattered light foxing, sm. perforation & dust-soiling to last leaf. Trimmed - no loss of ptg. One of the earliest books on etymology; includes references to America & is the earliest work to suggest the Asian origin of Native Americans. STC 3619; Sabin
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Lawrence (TE), Seven Pillars of
Lawrence (TE), Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph, London: Jonathan Cape, 1935, 4to; together with Roscoe (Thomas), Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini ... in two Volumes, London: Henry Colburn, 1823, 8vo, 2 Volumes, Quarter leather with marbled boards; Boswell (James), The Life of Samuel Johnson in four volumes, London: R. Baynes et al., 1824, Volume 1, 2 and 4 only, 8vo, quarter tan calf and marbled boards; Lever (Charles), The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer with numerous illustrations by Phiz, Dubli
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Atanagi (Dionigi) De La Lettere
Atanagi (Dionigi) De La Lettere Facete Et Piacevoli Di Diversi Grandi...Libro Primo, 12mo, Venice 1565 (1)
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1891
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PAGE 465, 466 FROM AN EARLY EDITION
PAGE 465, 466 FROM AN EARLY EDITION OF KING HENRY VI BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; ANTIQUARIAN THEATRICAL TEXT. 13 1/8"H X 8 1/4"WPage 465, 466 from an early edition of King Henry VI by William Shakespeare; antiquarian theatrical text., Pencil notation upper left; 3 and 86b. Dimensions: 13 1/8"H x 8 1/4"W