1824 United Stat1824 United Stat
Fourteen books on Holland NormanFourteen books on Holland Norman Conquest British history etc.
Dated 1904Dated 1904
Early colored engraving of theEarly colored engraving of the French King published London May 1844. 17"x22"
HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C. DIED1743),MapHENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C. DIED1743),Map of the British Empire in America, with French, Spanish, and Dutch Settlements. Printed in Amsterdam for Covens & C. Mortier. Hand colored. Right border shows close up details of harbors and West Indian ports. Sight size 20" x 22", overall in modern mat and frame 24" x30".
Early Abraham Ortelius hand-coloredEarly Abraham Ortelius hand-colored 1584 map of the Low Countries (Belgium) with four ornate cartouches and a compass rose showing the English Chanel and part of Britain. 15.75"h.x19.5"w.
A Molteno Edward IV being introducedA Molteno Edward IV being introduced to Jane Shore stipple engraving
ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (1527-1598) PONTUXABRAHAM ORTELIUS (1527-1598) PONTUX EVXINUS Hand coloured engraving: 20 1/4 x 14 1/4 in (sight size) Framed'
WILLIAM HENRY TOMS (ENGLISH, 1700-1765)WILLIAM HENRY TOMS (ENGLISH, 1700-1765) MAPWilliam Henry Toms (English, 1700-1765), "This Plan of the Harbour, Town and Forts of Porto Bello (Taken by Edward Vernon Esqr. Vice Admiral of the Blue on the 22 of November 1739, With Six Men of War only", London, 1740, engraved map showing an early battle in the War of Jenkins'Ear, 16 1/4 in. x 22 3/4 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
Two early miniature portraits:Two early miniature portraits: "M. Stuart", full portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) holding a Bible and a crucifix, her heraldry to the right and "Anno 30", watercolor and gilding on card, European, 2-7/8 x 2-1/4 in., [flaking, crackle, losses at edges, backed with 18th century map cut into ovals and portion of 19th century photo], gold over copper oval frame with bow; gentleman wearing white collar, unsigned, oil on copper, British, late 17th/early 18th century, unframed, 3-3/8 x 2-3/4 in., [bent, corrosion, abrasions with loss to pigment, grime].
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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Prints; Two 17th. c. Italian botanicalPrints; Two 17th. c. Italian botanical hand coloured four botanical published 1792 and 1810 by Dr. Woodville and four ornithological by Gould and Richter.
General Historie of the MagnificentGeneral 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.,
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:
John Speed, 1627, The InvasionsJohn Speed, 1627, The Invasions of England and Ireland With Al their Civill Wars Since the Conquest", a Historical map of England, Wales and Ireland "Are to be solde by Thomas Basset in Fleet Street and Richard Chiswell in Churchyard", image 15" x 20 1/2", text on both leaves verso, a highly decorative detailed map, superbly engraved by Cornelius Danckertsz, The map shows the various invasions and internal battles from the Norman invasion in 1066 to 1588. The land battles are marked by opposing phalanxes of troops, the invasion places from Sea by attacking fleets Estimate $800-1,200
Lucas van Leyden. A 16th. c. printLucas van Leyden. A 16th. c. print the Dormition by Lucas van Leyden 1521. 8x12cm.
Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) a groupTheodor de Bry (1528-1598) a group of four engravings after drawings by Jacques Le Moyne from Brevis narratio eorum quae in Florida Americae provincia Gallis... Frankfurt 1591 illustrating young men exercising cooking and a granary sheets approx. 7 in. x 8 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
19341934
English School, circa 1840/ViewEnglish School, circa 1840/View of Somerset House and the Thames/oil on canvas, 75.5cm x 107cm
An album of poems quotations paintingsAn album of poems quotations paintings and drawings circa 1840.
German Oval Portrait MiniatureGerman Oval Portrait Miniature of Mary Stuart of Scotland, in a white-ruffed claret velvet dress and a veil, fourth quarter 19th century, signed at the right center edge in script "Tir", presented in a gilt-brass fillet within a pieced, engraved, antiqued and polished bone frame, convex glazed, the reverse with the crimson printed paper label of the well-known Stuttgart purveyor of objets d'art, C. F. Autenreith, h. 5-3/4", w. 4-3/4".
British school, ca. 1845 A delicatelyBritish school, ca. 1845 A delicately rendered pair of miniature profile portraits of a man and a woman, pencil on card with white highlighting and hints of color, each approx. 5-1/2" x 4-5/8", framed in gilt period frames under rolled glass overall approx. 6-1/2" x 5-5/8". The man's portrait is unsigned, and the woman's portrait is signed "Margaret Dymond" and dated 1845. Each has a vintage label on the back from Scott, Heydon, & Co., London.
Habington (William) The HistorieHabington (William) The Historie of Edward the Fourth, 1640. Small folio, cont. calf (front cover loosening). Engraved portrait frontispiece. Inscribed on front flyleaf ''Status mea Christi hostia Tho: Dyke.''
Venetian 1502 book, doges, historyVenetian 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
ENGLISH CONTRACT OF INDENTURE CIRCAENGLISH 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.
4 vols. (Home, Henry, Lord Kames.)4 vols. (Home, Henry, Lord Kames.) Sketches of The History of Man. Edinburgh & London, 1778. Second edition. 8vo, contemp. gilt-paneled tree calf, spines richly gilt, red morocco spine labels; joints & extremities rubbed, labels defective, a few worn away, hinges repaired. Scattered light foxing, occasional dampstaining.
1 vol. (Freind, John.) An Account1 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.
A quantity of historic documentsA 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.
Two c. 1500 early printed pagesTwo 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.
1804 Bible in English Belonging1804 Bible in English Belonging to Civil War Naval Engineer 24mo pressed leather bound King James Bible printed at the Cambridge University Press. Ink inscribed on FFEP From my Dear and devoted Father & Mother / To their affectionate Son Julius A. Xavier 3d Ast. Engineer U.S. Navy / Rec'd Charleston Roads S.C. Nov 13th 1804.
1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND GRANTDated1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND GRANTDated 55 years after the Pilgrims landed. Handwritten, listing many early Pre Revolutionary War 17th C. Connecticut settlers. Document has been reinforced with two Connecticut Civil War Bonds, somewhat visible through the back of the document. Appr ox. 12-1/4" L x 15-3/8" H. Overall discoloration, tears, ECT. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house.
A late 16th/early 17th CenturyA late 16th/early 17th Century coloured engraving - ''Map of the Shyre of Kent divided into five lathes therof'' - Map of Kent showing London part of Surrey and Sussex 7.75ins x 14.25ins (Anonymous - thought to be the second state of the first separate printed map of Kent which was first published circa 1580. This example is probably issued circa 1625) in modern gilt moulded frame and glazed Provenance : O'Shea Gallery 89 Lower Sloane Street London SW1W 8DA
1790 engraving of British religious1790 engraving of British religious leaders/theologians; James Hamilton, Methodist founder John Wesley, and Joseph Cotes walk arm in arm on the streets of Edinburgh; the work of artist John Kay. 8" x 5 1/2". Overall staining.
Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) a groupTheodor de Bry (1528-1598) a group of six engravings after drawings by Jacques Le Moyne from Brevis narratio eorum quae in Florida Americae provincia Gallis... Frankfurt 1591 illustrating sacrifices executions a sorcerer and hermaphrodites sheets approx. 7 in. x 8 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
Henry Popple. partial map of theHenry Popple. partial map of the British Empire in America. c. 1742, hand-colored engraving. 23½ h × 21 w in. result: $813. estimate: $800–1,200. This work is the southeastern portion of a four-piece map and covers the region from Bermuda through the Antilles to the north coast of South America. It is from the second state of the edition of unknown size published by John Covens and Cornelius Mortier, Amsterdam. Provenance: Estate of Florence Knoll Bassett
ENGLISH SCHOOL (CIRCA 1800), AENGLISH SCHOOL (CIRCA 1800), A PAIR OF PASTEL PORTRAITS Pastel on paper laid on canvas, unsigned, a portrait of an officer in his Royal Navy dress coat and his wife, presented under glass in oval gilt frames.