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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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English School, Late 16th
English School, Late 16th Century/Portrait of a Gentleman/traditionally identified as Sir Valentine Knightley/oil on panel, 86cm x 67cm
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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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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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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
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English School, 16th
English School, 16th Century/Portrait of a Nobleman/possibly Sir Henry Bedingfeld of Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk/half-length, wearing a black doublet and fur trimmed coat, a jewelled black cap and ornate gold chains suspending a seal fob/inscribed upper left An Dn 1566 and upper right Aeta Sua 51/oil on panel, 45.5cm x 31cm, laid on a modern linen backed wood panel/Provenance: from the collection of Harry Wolton QC
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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
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Lucas van Leyden. A 16th. c.
Lucas van Leyden. A 16th. c. print the Dormition by Lucas van Leyden 1521. 8x12cm.
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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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1655 English Marriage English
1655 English Marriage English Documenton parchment with seals framed approx. 18'' x 18''.
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Heylyn, Peter. Ecclesia Restaurata,
Heylyn, Peter. Ecclesia Restaurata, 1661. Folio, old half calf gilt - Philopatris. The Plot in a Dream: or, The Discoverer in Masquerade, 1681, 12mo., later polished calf. Folding frontispiece - Du-Moulin, Dr. Louis. A Short and True Account of the Several Advances the Church of England Hath Made Towards Rome, 1680, and other tracts relating to the same. 4to., cont. half calf - Thorowgood, Sir John. The King of Terrors Silenced, 1665. 16mo., old reversed calf. With 40 others, religion, mostly 8v
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QUEEN ELIZABETH'S PRIVY COUNCIL
QUEEN ELIZABETH'S PRIVY COUNCIL SIGNATURES, 1560 Fragment of an official letter of the Privy Council, dated February 29, 1560, bearing the signatures of Sir Nicholas Bacon, Keeper of the Great Seal; Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford; Sir William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke; and Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln and Lord High Admiral of the Navy; 4 1/4 x 6 in.
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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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Lucas van Leyden (Dutch
Lucas van Leyden (Dutch 1494-1533) Crowning of Thorns engraving 6 3/4 x 5 inches.
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After Hans Holbein the Younger
After Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/98-1543) Two sets of framed sanguine lithograph portraits of luminaries of the Tudor Court, first quarter 20th century, presented in period reeded oak frames in the Arts and Crafts style and glazed, one with twelve sections including, Edward, Prince of Wales, Lord Russell, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Waramus, Archbishop of Canterbury, Fitz William, the Earl of Southampton, Edward Stanley, the Earl of Darby, Sir Henry Guhldeford, S. George of Cromwell, Southwell Knight, et al., h. 12", w. 106", the other with sections including the Marquis of Ormond, Queen Anna Bollein, the Duchess of Suffolk and a male courtier in a plumed hat, h. 12-1/2", w. 42".
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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
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RARE ENGRAVING, KING CHARLES II,
RARE ENGRAVING, KING CHARLES II, CIRCA 1666Cornelis van Dalen the younger (1638-1664), after Pieter Nason (1612-1688), King Charles II (1630-1685), an exceptionally rare line engraving, circa 1666. With a letter from the Department of Prints & Drawings, British Museum dated 1934 accompanies this lot. Measuring, 15.5" x 11.25". Note: events that took place at the time this engraving was created: The Convention Parliament & Lords proclaim Charles II King after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony. Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II. Official foundation of the Royal Society. The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.
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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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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.
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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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A 16TH CENTURY VOLUME OF
A 16TH CENTURY VOLUME OF DEMOSTHENES AND AN EARLY 17TH CENTURY VOLUME OF BEDE As follows: Gnomologia Demosthenica (Basel: Hervagius,1570), small 8vo (7-1/2 in.), tooled vellum boards, the date "1570" period inscribed on the front cover, 1,300+ pp., each section with index, early manuscript notes on paste downs (slight warping to top board; damp stains to upper right corner of the first 100+ pages and thereafter the leaves are quite clean, solid, and tightly bound; expected soiling to boards (Very good condition for age); plus, Venerabilis Bedae Anglo-Saxonis Presbyteri in Omni Disciplinarum Genere Sua... (Cologne: Hieratus and Gymnicus, 1612), being the fifth volume from a set of the "Venerable Bede's" history of Anglo-Saxon Britain, folio (15-1/2 in.), tooled leather boards with brass hasps. (Wear to boards; sound binding; the leaves with age toning, foxing and some light stains).
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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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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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D.LEONIS EIVS NOMINIS I. ROMANI
D.LEONIS EIVS NOMINIS I. ROMANI PONTIFICIS... Cologne: Johan Birckmann 1569 full leather with gilt-stamped spine.
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Each dated 1916-S
Each dated 1916-S
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OLD MASTERS INK DRAWING - 17th c or
OLD MASTERS INK DRAWING - 17th c or earlier Sepia Ink Drawing with Washes depicting a Kneeling Saint Attended by Angels with faint graphite outlining of figures above in walnut molded frame gilt liner with marbled and French-lined mat glazed SS: 6
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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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A Molteno Edward IV being
A Molteno Edward IV being introduced to Jane Shore stipple engraving
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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
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late 17th Century English
late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Gentlemanwearing a lace jacket and a gold coloured coatoil on canvas 71.5cm x 56cm (28" x 22")
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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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17C. GREGORIO LETI LOVES OF DUKE
17C. GREGORIO LETI LOVES OF DUKE CHARLES England, Italy,1630-1701, Circa 1669Antiquarian leather bound book, "The Loves of Charles Duke of Mantua: And of Margaret Countess of Rovera", translated from Italian, printed for Henry Herringman at the Sign of the Anchor in the Lower-Walk of the New-Exchange, 1669. Book with inscription on verso of frontispiece.
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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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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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Spanish School (early 17th century)
Spanish School (early 17th century) Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633) of Spain at a young age, first-born daughter of Philip II of Spain and Elizabeth of Valois, dated 1615, inscribed upper left "Elisabetha Regis Philip ri Filia Hispani Primogenita Nasciturd/M: A015", oil on heavy copper panel, 8-1/2 x 6-3/8 in.; period Spanish carved wood channeled plate frame with applied wood "jewels",
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1531 Latin Illuminated Bible
1531 Latin Illuminated Bible Manuscript