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Italian Velum Document, Early
Italian Velum Document, Early 15th Century dated 1410, quill on vellum, in a double glazed frame sheet 26 x 23 in — 66 x 58.4 cm; frame 32 x 29 in — 81.3 x 73.7 cm
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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.
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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:
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A 15th Century stone carving, the
A 15th Century stone carving, the Adoration of the Magi, 44cm x 23cm
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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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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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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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Fifteenth-Century Illuminated
Fifteenth-Century Illuminated Liturgical Manuscript Germany, mid 15th century, 89 parchment leaves with pricked vertical edges and rule lines sewn together to form a codex, Gothic textura quadrata text letters in black ink with red and blue rubrication, many decorated letters including 18 illuminated letters richly ornamented in polychrome colors and gold leaf, miniature depiction of Sudarium Christi (face of Christ on a cloth, from John 20:7), scattered marginalia in ink, 12-5/8 x 8-1/2 in.,
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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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A quantity of about fifteen 19th
A quantity of about fifteen 19th century and later prints and paintings.
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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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Fourteen books on Holland Norman
Fourteen books on Holland Norman Conquest British history etc.
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After Thomas Whitcombe (British,
After Thomas Whitcombe (British, 1760-1824) "Capture of the Liguria, Aug 7th, 1798", "Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, Oct. 21st, 1805" and "Destruction of the French Fleet in Basque Roads, April 12th, 1809", trio of hand-colored engravings depicting naval battle scenes, 9" x 12-1/2", all engraved by T. Sutherland, published 1817 at 48 Strand, for J. Jenkins' naval achievements. Glazed and presented in white linen mats within contemporary burlwood frames.
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Dutch illuminated manuscript
Dutch illuminated manuscript probably 14th c. with approximately 197 vellum pages with a gilt and leather embossed binding bearing... ?
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One-hundred U.S.
One-hundred U.S.
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MANNER OF ABRAHAM ORTELIS
MANNER OF ABRAHAM ORTELIS (1527-1598) OR GERHARD MERCATOR (1512-1594), IRLANDT coloured engraving, 35cm x 48cm, dated 1572, in later gilt frame and glazed
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15th century illuminated manuscript
15th century illuminated manuscript page possibly French 5 1/2 x 4 in. framed Estimate $ 70-100 Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
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Guicciardini (F) The History of
Guicciardini (F) The History of Italy from the Year 1490 to 1532, 10 vols ,8vo., cont calf, Towers 1753
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Thirteen various books, c/o a
Thirteen various books, c/o a fragmentary copy of Observations Upon the Inconveniences that have Attended the Frequent Promotions to Titles of Honour and Dignity Since King James Came to the Crown of England (n.p., 1653), A History of the Civil War by Benson J. Lossing (New York, 1912); four volumes of the works of Washington Irving (New York, Philadelphia & Chicago, n.d. but c. 1910); A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in original slipcase (Philadelphia, 1950; number 400 of a limited edition of 600 created "for use as a Christmas Greeting from Samuel A. Dalton"); The Ancestors of Eleanor Bedford Wilkins Cooch and Edward Webb Cooch, written by Eleanor B. W. Cooch (Wilmington, Del., 1962) and five volumes from the Universal Classics Library-- The Diary of John Evelyn in two volumes, Memoirs of Louis XIV by Saint Simon, French Belles-Lettres and English Belles-Lettres. Largest is "Observations upon the inconveniences", lacking front and back cover
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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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Attributed to Stepano Della Bella
Attributed to Stepano Della Bella (1610-1664)/Sheep Lying Down/pen and ink, 7cm x 5cm
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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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German School 15th century, St.
German School 15th century, St. John the Evangelist, carved, gilt and polychromed wood, 20-1/4, 23-1/4 in. with newer stand,
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ENGLISH MANUSCRIPTS OF THE 14TH C.,
ENGLISH MANUSCRIPTS OF THE 14TH C., 1937 LTD. ED. Treasures of Illumination, The Studio Ltd., London and The Studio Publications, New York, No. 115 of 200 copies bound in vellum on hand-made paper, 48 pages plus 24 tipped-in color plates with accompanying text, 11.5"h x 8.75"w
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John Leigh-Pemberton
John Leigh-Pemberton (1911-1997)/Henry V, The Return from Agincourt, 1415/signed and dated '52/oil on canvas, 59.5cm x 6.5cm/Provenance: Shell-Mex and BP Ltd, catalogue no 1823
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15C CONTINENTAL MEDIEVAL
15C CONTINENTAL MEDIEVAL LIMESTONE CHRISTIAN SAINT Europe,15th CenturyStanding figure with bearded face, dressed in robe holding a staff.
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15C CONTINENTAL MEDIEVAL
15C CONTINENTAL MEDIEVAL LIMESTONE CHRISTIAN SAINT Europe,15th CenturyFinely carved figure with animated facial features, detailed beard, and flowing robe holding two books.
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Van Dyck/Portrait of Pieter
Van Dyck/Portrait of Pieter Breughel/etching, 24.5cm x 15.5cm
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A 15th Century Illuminated Leaf
A 15th Century Illuminated Leaf from a Book of Hours Loire Valley region ca. 1480. Hand illuminated with gold red and blue inks on vellum. Text in Latin double-sided offered in fine frame page measures approx 4-1/8"T x 3-1/8"W overall in frame approx 10" x 8-1/2".
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ENGLISH CONTRACT OF INDENTURE CIRCA
ENGLISH CONTRACT OF INDENTURE CIRCA 1700 calligraphy on parchment a contract from Peter Courthope (born 1639 died 1724) of Danny Mansion Hurstpierpoint Sussex for leasing land from William Zinoff. Dated January 28 1700 - h:15.50 w:28.25 in.
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15TH/16H C ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT
15TH/16H C ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PAGE FROM BOOK OF HOURS 15th/16h c illuminated manuscript page from Book of Hours
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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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After Titian La Bella
After Titian La Bella
Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
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An early 15th Century illuminated
An early 15th Century illuminated letter O depicting Christ's Ascension within the letter, capped in foliage on a gold leaf background, 9cm x 9cm
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ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT, C
ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT, C 1400/1500,Illuminated manuscript from a larger work, c 1400/1500, 2 facing pages on parchment, polychrome illumination with gilt detail featuring flowers and butterflies borders one page with an inset depicting the adoration of the infant Jesus, the remainder of the pages covered with music staves, the lyrics in latin. Appx 23 1/4" x 31" viewed, frame 33" x 40 1/2". Good condition, foxing to corners.
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ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (1527-1598) PONTUX
ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (1527-1598) PONTUX EVXINUS Hand coloured engraving: 20 1/4 x 14 1/4 in (sight size) Framed'