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1934
1934
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Early colored engraving of the
Early colored engraving of the French King published London May 1844. 17"x22"
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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 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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German Oval Portrait Miniature of
German 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".
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PHOTOGRAVURE - 'Christophe Colomb a
PHOTOGRAVURE - 'Christophe Colomb a la Cour de Ferdinand le Catholique et d'Isabelle de Castille' print par V. Brozik 1884 publ by Goupil et Cie in black molded frame SS: 20'' x 29'' OS: 29'' x 36 1/2'' heavily foxed.
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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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Dated 1904
Dated 1904
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1873
1873
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Portrait attributed to John Hayter,
Portrait attributed to John Hayter, portrait of a mulatto boy, inscribed faintly in ink verso "William Thomas Park…1833", partially covered by labels, pencil inscription also adds "aged 4 years, April 3rd 1833", attributed to John Hayter (British, 1800-1891), old label verso in script "Boy By Hayter 84-86", 9-7/8 x 8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame. Craquelure; frame with losses to composition.
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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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Attributed to Peter Oliver
Attributed to Peter Oliver (British, 1594-1648)
Two Figures Praying
mixed media on velum
3 x 3 1/4 inches.
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An early 19th century sampler
An early 19th century sampler worked in colours and depicting a portrait of Admiral Vernon victor of the Battle of Portobello together with depictions of ships castles and religious texts within a freely running border of flowers by Sarah C. Bingham Fright 1837 18ins x 13ins in rosewood frame and glazed and an early 19th century sampler with the Lords Prayer worked by Susanna Hookeys June 30th 1823 19ins x 16.75ins framed and glazed
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PASTEL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
PASTEL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN DATED 1834.Pastel on Paperboard Portrait of a Gentleman Dated 1834. Illegibly signed lower right. Seated figure of a Gent facing right wearing a high collar jacket. Image size 26" x 21", in a period gilt frame, 35" x 30" overall. Portrait is very good with one tiny hole and small water stain lower left, frame has losses on edge.
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Portrait is very good with one tiny hole and small water stain lower left, frame has losses on edge.
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GERMAN BIBLE, PUBLISHED
GERMAN BIBLE, PUBLISHED 1793German Bible, Published 1793,
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Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) a
Theodor 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.
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Early Abraham Ortelius hand-colored
Early 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.
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Camilla Lucas Drypoint Etching
Camilla Lucas Drypoint Etching French cottages along the river dated 1934 carved gilt frame.
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Portrait, attributed to Gilbert
Portrait, attributed to Gilbert Stuart (Massachusetts, 1755-1828), half portrait of a British soldier, unsigned, oil on canvas, canvas stencil verso "Prepared by Robe-Miller/…London", serial number on stretcher "A6599", 26 x 21 in. Original stretcher, three patches verso, crackle, small hole with paint loss at rose, retouch beside left eye, possibly at bottom, some in background, 1 in. tear bottom middle. Estate of the late Judge John Emery Parks, Honolulu, Hawaii.
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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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1790 engraving of British religious
1790 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.
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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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Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) a
Theodor 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.
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Two Haala watercolors: men, three
Two Haala watercolors: men, three in costumes from the Pyrenees and one friar or monk, inscribed under one, Der guizotte and Sancho Panza Cherihants l'apre er la gloire au er la ors Pyrenees (?), watercolor over pencil on paper, both approximately 7 x 8 in.; unframed. Foxing, toning, both affixed to card at one edge. Descended in the House of Schwarzenberg
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Mirandula (Octavianus) Flores
Mirandula (Octavianus) Flores Illustrium Petarum, 12mo, Venice 1574 (1)
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Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) a
Theodor 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 murder of a Frenchman fortified village widows hermaphrodites and a tribal battle sheets approx. 11 in. x 8 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
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Birch Thomas The Heads of
Birch Thomas The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain engraved by Haubraken an Vertue pub. London 1813. ?
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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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VERY EARLY PSALTER IN GREEK
VERY EARLY PSALTER IN GREEK (Antwerp: Christophe Plantin, 1584), 3-3/4 in. spine, vellum boards, title page with a woodcut, two owners' signatures, Dutch inscription on front free endpaper.
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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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Random Recollections of The House
Random Recollections of The House of Commons From The Year 1830 to The Close of 1835 Including Personal Sketches London: Smith, Elder, 1836. Small 8vo. Fourth edition. Hard bound. Three quarter leather and marbled paper; spine with five raised bands and gilt tooled title, date and decorations; marbled endpapers; fly paper with Christmas inscription from 1903; pencil marks near title; marbled paper edges; 382 pp.
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Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) a
Theodor 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 various views of chieftains and ceremonial pursuits sheets approx. 7 in. x 8 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
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Balthazar Frederic Leizelt (German,
Balthazar Frederic Leizelt (German, ca. 1727-1796), after Nicolas Ozanno (French, 1693-ca. 1771), "Harbor of Cadiz", hand-colored engraving, from "Le Collection des Prospects", fourth quarter 18th century, 13-1/2" x 17". Presented in a green-banded giltwood frame in the neoclassical taste and glazed.
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Thomas Birch, portraits, 1743:
Thomas Birch, portraits, 1743: The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain Engraven by Mr. Houbraken, and Mr. Vertue. With Their Lives and Characters, printed for John and Paul Knapton, London, 1743, first edition, Volume I, title page with engraving "By Mr. Gravelot who invented the Ornaments for the Heads.", 160 pp., 79 engraved copper plates (complete), Geoffrey Chaucer, John Milton, William Shakespeare, John Dryden, Francis Bacon, Isaac Newton, Sir Walter Raleigh, many others, each with biographical sketch, red morocco with fine gilt devices, spine with six raised bands with gilt lettering, inscribed on front end paper "This set is for my sugar pie...Walter Barnwell, with his love, May 1957", 160 pp., 22 x 15-3/4 in. Interior generally bright and clean, scattered light foxing and edge toning, lower right corner bumped with creased pages.
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Henry Thomas Schafer painting
Henry Thomas Schafer painting (British, 1854-1915), Our Lady's Cathedral of Antwerp and square with statue of Peter Paul Rubens, signed lower right "Henry T. Schafer 1887", oil on canvas, 34 x 44 in.; 20th century gilt wood and composition French style frame. Grime, lined, restretched on old stretcher, retouch throughout sky and some in spire, approximately 25 percent of surface affected; frame with abrasions. Collection of the Late William Edward Rudolph, Atlanta, Georgia
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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.