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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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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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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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GERMAN BIBLE, PUBLISHED
GERMAN BIBLE, PUBLISHED 1793German Bible, Published 1793,
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THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 &
THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 & 1913(3)
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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.
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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.
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1531 Latin Illuminated Bible
1531 Latin Illuminated Bible Manuscript
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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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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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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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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
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LEAF FROM THE NUREMBERG CHRONICLE -
LEAF FROM THE NUREMBERG CHRONICLE - 1493 Woodcut with color from Hartmann Schedel's 'Liber Chronicarum' cut by Maehli Wohlgemuth (1432-1519) or Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1430-1494) or their apprentice Albrecht Durer. Depicts two women on shore as man in ship
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BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME
BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME SIECLE Chromolithograph: 13 x 8 3/4 in. Framed
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Spanish Colonial School late
Spanish Colonial School late 18th/early 19th c. an equestrian painting possibly of "St. Martin and the Beggar" 17 in. x 13 in. in a silvered frame.
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Christopher Saxton
Christopher Saxton (1540-1610)/Warwici Countatus Cornaviis Olim Inhabitus/first edition 1607, text on reverse/coloured engraved map, 28.5cm x 30.5cm
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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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French mezzotint Seige'd York
French mezzotint Seige'd York Town together with an English print by Wm. Richardson titled Tho. Laugher a colored lithograph of... ?
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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
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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.
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A PETER III. AND MARIA 6400 REIS
A PETER III. AND MARIA 6400 REIS 1785 Brazil, Fine
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Lititz School silkwork of a woman
Lititz School silkwork of a woman with her dog by her side and presenting a basket of strawberries to a seated young man note verso reading "Worked by Miss Elizabeth Weyman Now Grandma Burkhart about 1808". 12.25"x.25"
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* (REFORMATION) LUTHER MARTIN
* (REFORMATION) LUTHER MARTIN Kirchen postilla das ist Auslegung der Evangelien an den furnemesten Festen der Heiligen. Wittemberg: Hans Lufft 1584. 4 vols. in one. Folio contemporary blind-stamped vellum with central portrait of Martin Luther one clasp present title page in red and black with numerous woodcut vignettes and historiated initials many hand-colored. Worldcat locates only one copy of this edition at Dartmouth College. Pages worn with toning throughout; crude restoration to first two leaves with some loss at fore edges; a few tears to vellum.
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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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1855 Canvaswork probably
1855 Canvaswork probably American, Mary Queen of Scots relinquishing her crown to the guards and court officials before her execution, signed at bottom on faux eglomisé mat "Jane F. Eggert. 1855", wool and silk on canvas, 44-1/2 x 37-1/2 in. (sight); probably original wood frame,
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EARLY PRINTING, THREE DIVERSE
EARLY PRINTING, THREE DIVERSE 17TH CENTURY WORKScomprising W. Franz, Animalium Historia Sacra, Amsterdam, 1643; Pallavicino, Le Due Agrippine, Venice, 1654; and Testelin, Sentimens Des Plus Habiles Peintres Du Tems, The Hague, 1678. The largest: 15 3/4" high, 10 3/4" wide. Damage tobindings with losses, large dampstain to lower third of French folio. Provenance: Property of a Roxbury, CT Collection.
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After Sir Anthony Van Dyck
After Sir Anthony Van Dyck watercolor on paperlaid on canvas depicting the three eldest children of Charles I. Canvas: 25.5''H x 23''W; Frame: 37.5''H x 35.5'W. Signed lower left ''A. Galeotti''. Circa - First quarter 19th C.
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Willem Janszoon Blaeu (Dutch
Willem Janszoon Blaeu (Dutch 1571-1638) "Utriusque Castiliae nova descriptio." published 1635 possibly a later printing text in Latin with original hand coloring with several cartouches cities highlighted depicting the Spanish military routes having center crease on laid paper. Impressions apprx 16-2/16"T x 19-14/16"W overall paper sight size apprx 20-1/2"T x 25"W.
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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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* (RELIGION) BAADER SEBASTIAN Der
* (RELIGION) BAADER SEBASTIAN Der Spanische prediger auf teutscher Cantzel das ist. Augsburg: Veith 1746-1748. 3 vols. in one. Folio blind-stamped vellum with original clasps title in red and black. Soiling and wear to boards; intermittent foxing; ex-library copy with stamp to front pastedown.
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THE ALLIANCE OF DIVINE OFFICES,
THE ALLIANCE OF DIVINE OFFICES, LONDON, 1699The Alliance of Divine Offices, London, 1699,
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CORNELIS PIETERSZ BEGA (DUTCH,
CORNELIS PIETERSZ BEGA (DUTCH, 1631-1664) 39/16" x 3 ?" image; 413/16" x 3 ?" paper. "The Peasant Lighting his Pipe (B., Holl. 20)", ca. 1649. Etching on laid paper, third or fourth state of four, inscribed in pencil verso "Cornelis Bega B. 20", unframed.
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1833 house and verse sampler, large
1833 house and verse sampler, large brick house with fenced yard above a band of potted flowers and a five-line verse, stitched at bottom "Elizabeth Francis her work made in the year of our Lord 1833 aged 11 years 2 Oct", flower and vine border, silk on linen or wool, probably English, 18-3/4 x 12-1/2 in. (sight); original wood frame. Scattered holes, fading, fugitive colors. Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.
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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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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".
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Life of Cardinal Wolsey, 1724 by
Life of Cardinal Wolsey, 1724 by Richard Fiddes (1671-1725), printed for John Barber, London, first edition, three-quarter leather binding with marbleized paper-covered boards, spine with raised bands, copperplate engravings include Wolsey, religious and political figures, prospect and interior of Christ Church hall, tipped in engraving of author opposite full-title page, with subscribers' pages, 13-1/2 x 9-1/4 in.,