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1571

• 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.
• Fine 1671 betrothal needlework, man
  Fine 1671 betrothal needlework, man and woman in court attire separated by a shield and "1671", distant castle, birds and flowers in corners, partial sun at top, silk thread and purl with raised work, some painted details, on ivory satin ground, British, circa 1671, 8 x 9-3/4 in.; modern frame. Losses to silk thread, some areas unfinished, fading, shattering to silk ground, needle holes along edges, possibly formerly attached to a pillow. Edyth Medlin Antiques, Raleigh, North Carolina
• 1711 INDENTURE NEW
  1711 INDENTURE NEW JERSEYIndenture dated 1711, between Claes Arentsen Toers and John Garretson. Also signed by John Conrad Codweis. Wax seal lower right. Creases and small holes throughout. Approximately 14 3/4" x 11 1/4" (with frame 17" x 14").
• 17th century British needlework,
  17th century British needlework, two figures, soldier with tents in background, woman in court dress in front of buildings, oval panel surrounded by stylized flowers, insects and birds above lion and leopard, silk on silk ground, British, late 17th century, 17 x 21 in. (sight); wood frame. Extensive fading and browning to silk, approximately 1-1/2 x 6 in. area with losses of silk ground and some shattering, losses to embroidered elements, possible pest damage; frame with losses and chips.
• 1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND
  1675 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.
• 17TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS PORTRAIT,
  17TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS PORTRAIT, PRAGUEOil on canvas painting of Joes Cztiborius Kotva. Inscription at bottom states he is a theologian during the time of "Ferdi. II" or Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II (1619-1637). Painting is set in Bohemia (today Prague, Czech Republic) as the Church of Our Lady before Tyn can be seen over the subject's shoulder. A small suit of armor stands on the table next to a goblet. Well stabilized and relined. Some loss at bottom along with wear and visible repairs. Modern frame with period styling.
• Thirty one sheets of early
  Thirty one sheets of early newspapers 1679 to 1682 '' Mercurius Civicus '' '' The Impartial Protestant Mercury '' '' The Loyal Protestant and True Domestick Intelligence'' '' Smith's Protestant Intelligence '' and '' The Protestant (Domestic) Intelligence of 1681 ''.
• 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")
• 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.
• A small 17th c. map of
  A small 17th c. map of Worcestershire.
• TWO SOVEREIGNS 1911 & 1957(2)
  TWO SOVEREIGNS 1911 & 1957(2)
• 1 vol. Regii Sanguinis Clamor ad
  1 vol. Regii Sanguinis Clamor ad Coelum Adversus Parricidas Anglicanos. The Hague, 1652. 12mo, contemp. vellum; some edge wear. Attacking the executioners of Charles I in 1649, also attacking John Milton & Cromwell, et al. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PORTRAIT
  ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PORTRAIT PAINTING 17th c. Bust Portrait of a Man, oil on linen, with long black hair parted in the middle and the thin moustache typical of the period, plain falling band collar over black doublet, unframed, 17" x 13 3/4". Large tear at the collar, flaking, needs restoration, but face is largely undamaged.
• 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.
• John Speed, 1627, The Invasions
  John 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
• Wenzel Hollar (1607-1677) after
  Wenzel Hollar (1607-1677) after Francis Cleyn (circa 1582-1658) - Engraving - Jupiter in a landscape with two birds 12ins x 7.5ins two others from the same series engraved by Plombart depicting a mythological scene and a battle 11.5ins x 7.5ins each and 17th/18th Century engraving - Ships being wrecked at sea whilst gods look on 10.25ins x 7.5ins all in modern frames and glazed
• GERARD MERCATOR AND JODUCUS HONDIUS
  GERARD MERCATOR AND JODUCUS HONDIUS (1512-1595) and (1563-1612) IRELAND Hand coloured engraving: 26 x 21 in. (sight size) Framed
• 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.
• Rare Edition, A General Historie of
  Rare Edition, A General Historie of France, 1611, Written by John de Serres vnto the yeare 1598 much augmented and continued vnto this present…, translated from the French by Edward Grimeston (died 1640) and imprinted by George Eld, second English edition, three-quarter leather binding with marbleized board covers, spine with five raised bands and gilt lettering and tooling, inked name "Samuel Thorp" on frontispiece, engravings of French monarchs, scattered light penciled notations, inked notation in 17th-century hand on verso of last page, 12-7/8 x 9 in.,
• 17th century miniature portrait,
  17th century miniature portrait, gentleman with goatee and white lace collar, dated upper right corner "1627", oil on undetermined ground, Flemish School, 3 x 2 in.; bezel set frame low silver content or silver plate.. Craquelure, not examined out of frame.
• 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.
• 17th century English open
  17th century English open armchair with mask and scroll carved double rear slats, scrolled ears and applied split spindles, shaped arms, original feet and stretchers, South Yorkshire, England, 17th century, 42-1/2 x 22 x 18-1/2 in. Rich old dark color, original turned feet and stretchers, large cracks in one rear stile with some associated losses, small patch to mortise of lower slat, other normal shrinkage cracks and separations, plank seat rabbeted in and possibly original, scattered pest damage, probably original turned drops on slats. Private Collection, Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Matthaus Merian (1621-1687) -
  Matthaus Merian (1621-1687) - Engraving - ''Rivier Oder Gegent Von London'' - An unusual map of the River Thames illustrating the Dutch attack on the English Fleet anchored at Chatham in June 1667 8.75ins x 14ins thought to be published Frankfurt 1667 in Hogarth frame and glazed Provenance : O'Shea Gallery 89 Lower Sloane Street London SW1W 8DA. Purchased 24th June 1986
• Seven various books, including
  Seven various books, including Views of England, During a Residence of Ten Years; Six of Them as Prisoner of War, by Major General Pillet (Boston, 1818) (Spine split. Both covers are attached, but both hinges weak); The Book of Blunders (Philadelphia, 1871); A Complete Ready Reckoner in Dollars and Cents (Philadelphia, n.d. but c. 1850); and The Collectors Whatnot, comp. by Cornelius Van Loot et al. (Boston and New York, 1923).
• Sgn. King Charles I Document E
  Sgn. King Charles I Document E
• 1531 Latin Illuminated Bible
  1531 Latin Illuminated Bible Manuscript
• A quantity of about eighteen
  A quantity of about eighteen historic documents many of the 17th. and 18th. c. and on vellum.
• Anglo-Indian campaign d
  Anglo-Indian campaign d
• A hand coloured print in support of
  A hand coloured print in support of John Wilkes imprisoned for libelling Parliament dated 1768 together with 19th c. prints titled ''Un Tournoi'' and '' Un Melee''.
• O/B PORTRAIT OF MAN DATED
  O/B PORTRAIT OF MAN DATED 1587Miniature oil on panel portrait, dated 1587, of a bearded man, manner of Michiel Jansz Van Mierevelt (Dutch, 1567-1641). Inscribed Aetatis Suae 67 (At the age of 67). Self-frame is part of the wood panel. 6-1/4" x 4-1/4" overall. Continental. Condition: Some warping to panel, overall cracquelure, 1" area of edge chipping at right side of painting near frame edge; overall good condition.
• Important 17th Century Account of
  Important 17th Century Account of China by Jan Nieuhof Die Gasantschaft der Ost Indischen Geselschaft in den Vereinigten Niederlandern an den Tartarischen Cham (An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China), German edition printed in Amsterdam by Jacob Mörs (or Moers), 1669, 420 pages (plus index) with all illustrations including 108 text-engravings, 35 plates, and one fold-out map, 12 x 8-1/2 in.,
• 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.
• Philosophical Transactions for
  Philosophical Transactions for the months of January and February, numb.137, pages 923-944, with diagram, printed John Martyn, printer to the Royal society, 1678
• British School (17th Century)
  British School (17th Century) Portrait of a gentleman. Oil on canvas no signature found framed in an antique gilt frame overall apprx. 38" x 32-1/4". Old auction number stenciled on the stretcher "794 DZ". Other paper label fragments; illegible.
• Portraits of Kings, 1620: Martini
  Portraits of Kings, 1620: Martini Hamconii Frisia Sev De Viris Rebusque, Joannis Starteri (Bibliopolae Sumptibus), 1620, each page with prints of various kings, many in military pose and brandishing weapons, quarter calf over marbled boards, 9 x 7 in. Pages remounted, binding with extensive spine losses, hinges weak.
• Two books, 16th-17th century::
  Two books, 16th-17th century:: Hiera Picra vel de Absinthio Analecta, ad normam & formam Academiae Naturae Curio Sorum felecta a Joh. Michaele Fehr, D., Lipsiae in Pensis viti Jacobi Trescheri…1668, title in red and black, full calf, five raised bands flanking gilt devices, fold-out plate page 125, fold-out table at frontispiece, 466 pp. plus index, 6-3/4 x 4 in., interior intact and readable with scattered browning and foxing, title page with 1/2 x 1-1/2 in. cutout at upper right corner, spine, corners and edges rubbed, spine with chips but readable label, front hinge with cracks ; Pietro Andrea Matthiolus, De plantis Epitome Utillissima. Diligenter Aucta, & Iocupletata a Ioachimo Camerario , Frankfurt, 1586, 1003 pp., 9 x 7 in., book in poor condition, lacking portion of index (last page of index entry "Cuminumsatimum", title page and page following with taped margins, many pages with frayed edges, browning, dampstaining, some portions intact, lacking spine, both boards off but present .