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1601

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 1 piece. Manuscript Document.
  1 piece. Manuscript Document. William III, King of England. [London: October 14, 1701.] 1 p., folio, approx. 13 x 8 1/2 inches (336 x 216 mm), browned at edges. An act to secure an excise on tobacco exported from Pennsylvania, County New Castle, and the "Lower Counties upon the Delaware", other American colonies to provide funds for a minister and a school teacher in Philadelphia. Contemporary copy, possibly the original order to prepare the official document for the King's signature, "our will and pleasure is that you forthwith prepare a Bill for our royal signature..." The official bill was signed by William III in Holland. ,200 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 ''.
• 1801 WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF
  1801 WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE Massachusetts, New York,Dated 1801Primitive view of Cambridge College with a man and horse drawn cart traveling a dirt road in the foreground.
• Sgn. King Charles I Document E
  Sgn. King Charles I Document E
• Two Georgian English Mezzotints
  Two Georgian English Mezzotints in Hogarth frames (purchased from a London dealer in 1996): ''Miss Jones'' engraved by James Watson caption reads ''London. Printed for Robert Sayer No. 53 in Fleet Street as the Act directs 1ft. August. 1771.'' profile portrait of a young woman in a choker and striped dress minor foxing 15'' h. x 11 1/4'' w.; ''John Earl of Chatham William Pitt'' engraved by Keating caption reads ''London pub.d Jan.ry 18 1794 by I. Brydon'' portrait of a handsome young man in high collar and multi-lapelled coat toning of paper ss: 19 3/4'' h. x 14'' w.
• 1 vol. English Commonwealth Period
  1 vol. English Commonwealth Period Imprints: (Cromwell, Oliver.) His Highness Speech to The Parliament in The Painted Chamber, at Their Dissolution,... January, 1654. London: Henry Hills, 1654[5]. Sm. 4to, 19th-Century 1/2 calf & marbled bds.; scuffed, joints & extremities rubbed. Some internal dampstaining. Wing C-7170D. Bound with: (_ _.) A Declaration of His Highness by The Advice of Council,... Reasons... Securing The Peace of The Commonwealth... London: Henry Hills and John Field, 1655. Sm. 4to. Some internal dampstaining. Thomason E-1065[1]. Also bound with: Fiennes, Lord Nathaniel. The Speech of... Made before his Highnesse and both Houses of Parliament:... 27th of January, 1658. 4to. Some dampstaining. All trimmed - a few heads shaved close. Wing F-.
• Portrait of a Lady (British,
  Portrait of a Lady (British, 1618-1680) 43 x 33 1/2 inches.
• POCOCK NICHOLAS. "THE JAVA AND
  POCOCK NICHOLAS. "THE JAVA AND THE CONSTITUTION" London Boydell 1814. 17 x 20 in. (sight). Two hand-colored etchings; framed and matted. Two scenes of the sea battle between the HMS Java and the U.S.S. Constitution.
• 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
• 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").
• 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
• 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.
• John Speed, 1610/The Kingdome of
  John Speed, 1610/The Kingdome of Great Britaine and Ireland/hand coloured engraved map, 40.5cm x 53cm/with text on reverse
• Large "Paterson's Twenty-Four Miles
  Large "Paterson's Twenty-Four Miles 'Round London With Reference to the Seats of the Nobility and Gentry", dated 5 July 1791, presented in a later parcel-gilt ebonized wood frame in the neoclassical taste and glazed, h. 41", w. 41-1/2", d. 1".
• A FOUNDATIONAL WORK ON POLITICAL
  A FOUNDATIONAL WORK ON POLITICAL THEORY, 1679 Robert Filmer, THE FREE-HOLDERS GRAND INQUEST, Touching Our Sovereign Lord the King and His Parliament. To Which are Added Observations Upon Forms of Government. Together With Directions for Obedience to Governours in Dangerous and Doubtful Times. (London: 1679) Also containing "An Advertisement to the Jury-Men of England, Touching Witches," with individual title page, but paginated in series with the rest; 2 vols. in one, small 8vo, half calf, marbled boards (late 19th-century binding). The original flyleaf inscribed by John Mountagu Boughton (possibly the 2nd Duke of Montagu, 1690-1749, whose ancestral seat was Boughton).
• Two Georgian English Mezzotints
  Two Georgian English Mezzotints in Hogarth frames (purchased from a London dealer in 1996): ''Miss Jones'' engraved by James Watson caption reads ''London. Printed for Robert Sayer No. 53 in Fleet Street as the Act directs 1ft. August. 1771.'' profile portrait of a young woman in a choker and striped dress minor foxing 15'' h. x 11 1/4'' w.; ''John Earl of Chatham William Pitt'' engraved by Keating caption reads ''London pub.d Jan.ry 18 1794 by I. Brydon'' portrait of a handsome young man in high collar and multi-lapelled coat toning of paper ss: 19 3/4'' h. x 14'' w.
• CHRISTOPHER SAXTON (1540-1610)
  CHRISTOPHER SAXTON (1540-1610) AND JOHN SPEED (1552-1629), THE KINGDOME OF ENGLAND coloured engraving, 39cm x 51cm, published by Abraham Goos, 1646, in later gilt frame and glazed
• 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.
• Charles I King of England DS
  Charles I King of England DS Blank manuscript document signed with wafer seal 1p 8.75 x 13 in. n.p. n.d. (ca 1640s). Boldly signed Charles R at top. Seems to be a ship pass for a fishing vessel: We are gratiously pleased by these presents to grannt License to ______________ to fish wth the men and company belonging to a shippe or vessell called the _________________ being of the burthen of ________tonnes upon any of our coasts or seas of Great Brittania Ireland and the rest of our Islands ad[j]acent where finally [?] heretofore any Fishing hath bene [been]. And this our License to continue for one whole yeare from the date hereof....Charles was the second son of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark born 19 Nov. 1600. When Elizabeth I died and James became King of England the sickly Charles was not considered strong enough for the journey to London. The following year he had become strong enough to join the family. Less than a decade later the stronger and older Henry died and Charles became heir apparent and acceded to the throne on the death of his father in 1625.An advocate as his father had been of the divine right of kings Charles had no use for Parliament. It led to numerous schemes to raise money without Parliament. One was a "Ship Tax " traditionally levied on coastal regions during war times. Were these passes part of a money-making venture? Or does the note in the second hand at the bottom hold a clue? It appears that a certain number of these licenses were promised to Spain. Possibly this came as part of the peace Charles eventually had to make with Spain.Charles continually came into conflict with Parliament eventually leading to Civil War. He was eventually captured and tried for treason (in this case using his power for personal gain rather than for the good of England). It also held him responsible for all civilian deaths and damages as a result of the war. While certainly not the first monarch to be overthrown Charles was the first to be tried and on 30 January 1649 executed publicly. There followed a decade of a Commonwealth before Charles' eldest son was restored to the monarchy as Charles II. Condition: Moderate toning professional repairs to bottom edge. Some water stains along top and bottom. Better than expected after 350 years.
• John White's 16th century map of
  John White's 16th century map of Virginia and North Carolina, "Americae pars, Nunc Virginia dicta, primum ab Anglis inuenta sumtibus Dn. Walteri Raleigh, Equestris ordinis viri Anno Dm. MDLXXXV regm vero Sereniss: nostrae Reginae Elisabethae XXVII. Hujus vero Historia peculiari Libro discripta est, additis etiam Indigenarum Iconibus" by John White, from A Briefe and True Report of the New Founde Land of Virginia , Part 1 of Great Voyages published by Theodore De Bry, Frankfurt, 1590, copper engraving on laid paper with undecipherable watermark, State 2 map with the initial letter "C" imposed onto the letter "E" in "Chesapiooc", plate 11-7/8 x 16-1/4 in., page 13 x 18 in.; modern wood frame. Hinged at top with archival tape and at bottom with Scotch tape, 1 in. strip of top margin restored including most of upper border, reinforced center crease, moderate soiling, fading, toning, creases, minor foxing; frame with abrasions and minor losses, Village Smith Galleries label on backing. Abraham Lincoln Bookstore, Chicago, 1982; Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• 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.,
• Harmen Hals Dutch, 1611-1669 A
  Harmen Hals Dutch, 1611-1669 A Tinker at Work Estimate:$800-$1,200
• 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''.
• 17th century map, Virginia, "Nova
  17th century map, Virginia, "Nova Virginiae Tabula", by Henricus Hondius, engraved after Jodocus Hondius' derivation of John White's 1612 map of Virginia, published by Henricus in L'Appendice de L'Atlas , Amsterdam,1633, intricately detailed map of the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries, Native American and English place names, Chief Powhatan and his subjects smoking tobacco depicted upper left, British Royal coat of arms and a Susquehanna Indian pictured on right, hand-colored engraving on laid paper, 18-3/4 x 22-3/4 in.; modern wood frame. Laid down on acidic card, toning, foxing, stains (affecting map), fading, tears and corner loss in margins; frame with abrasions. Estate of the Late Nathan and Mary Anne McCarley, Asheville, North Carolina.
• 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")
• Book dated 1821.
  Book dated 1821.
• Dated 1904
  Dated 1904
• Gaywood after Hollar/A View of
  Gaywood after Hollar/A View of Boscobel House and The White Ladies/with the wood where King Charles II concealed himself after the Battle of Worcester/engraving, 20cm x 25cm
• WAR OF 1812 NY STATESMAN
  WAR OF 1812 NY STATESMAN NEWSPAPERThursday morning, June 17, 1813, No. 258, Vol 1. Multiple columns describe the official British account of the battle between the USS Constitution and HMS Java. A harrowing description of the battle leading up to the "capture and ultimate destruction" of the Java. The surrender is described by First Lieutenant Ducie Chads "..having a great part of our crew killed and wounded, our bowsprit and three masts gone, several guns useless, we should not be justified in wasting the lives of more of those remaining." This historical newspaper provides a contemporary look at what battle with Old Ironsides entailed. Just a few columns away from this account we see a notice for a meeting for the General Committee of Arrangements regarding "celebrating the 37th anniversary of the American Independence". Showing how the struggles of freedom impacted parts of the population is a notice directly below this advertising "A Mulatto wench 25 years old" for sale. There are many other notices and advertisements of interest including a police report regarding stolen silver, a notice for the sale of items made at the state prison, advertising for the Bank of America, and medicines including mercury administered by Dr. Hive. Approx. 13-1/4" L x 20-1/2" H. Wear commensurate with age, use, and materials. Weakness at folds, uneven edges. See images for detail. This item can be shipped in-house.