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ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRYARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
Burton (Sir Richard) Falconry inBurton (Sir Richard) Falconry in the Valley of the Indus, 12 mo., original cloth, 1852
A number of historic proclamationsA 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.
1812 alphabet and verse sampler,1812 alphabet and verse sampler, four lines of letters and numbers over an eight line verse titled "The fair Ladie's wish", stitched on last line "Philena Severance", lower panel 15 window building with birds perched on roof beside a fenced garden, "1812" written in pencil bottom center, silk on linen, unframed, American, possibly Massachusetts or New Hampshire, early 19th century, 13 x 10 in. Tear to linen ground upper left and upper right, browning and fading. The Estates of Ward and Stout Families, Bloomfield, New Jersey
BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME SIECLEBACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME SIECLE Chromolithograph: 13 x 8 3/4 in. Framed
1 vol. Regii Sanguinis Clamor1 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.
Book dated 1821.Book dated 1821.
A 12-volume set in Swedish of theA 12-volume set in Swedish of the works of Swedish playwright August Strindberg (1849-1912) (Stockholm, 1942)
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2 vols. (Auction Catalogues.)2 vols. (Auction Catalogues.) The Shakespeare First Folio, 1623, The Dr. Williams's Library Copy. London: Sotheby's, July 13, 2006. 4to, orig. burgundy cloth, paper cover label, d/j. Illus. * Christie's. Important English Drama... Estate... Mary Viscountess Eccles. New York, April 14, 2004. 4to, orig. gilt-lettered cloth, cover label. illus.
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.
Dated 1908 1922 and 1924Dated 1908 1922 and 1924
Fine 1671 betrothal needlework,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
Philosophical Transactions forPhilosophical Transactions for the months of January and February, numb.137, pages 923-944, with diagram, printed John Martyn, printer to the Royal society, 1678
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 a council meeting farming Port Royal and one of the first views of collecting gold sheets approx. 11 in. x 8 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
RARE ENGRAVING, KING CHARLES II,RARE ENGRAVING, KING CHARLES II, CIRCA 1666Cornelis van Dalen the younger (1638-1664), after Pieter Nason (1612-1688), King Charles II (1630-1685), an exceptionally rare line engraving, circa 1666. With a letter from the Department of Prints & Drawings, British Museum dated 1934 accompanies this lot. Measuring, 15.5" x 11.25". Note: events that took place at the time this engraving was created: The Convention Parliament & Lords proclaim Charles II King after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony. Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II. Official foundation of the Royal Society. The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.
Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).
(RELIGION) J. A. Quenstedt; Theologia(RELIGION) J. A. Quenstedt; Theologia Didactico-Polemica Sive Systtema Theologicum in Duas Sectiones (Leipzig: Fritsch, 1715) 2vols in 1, folio, full vellum
1682 A CONCORDANCE TO THE HOLY1682 A CONCORDANCE TO THE HOLY SCRIPTURES BOOK England,1682Antiquarian book, written by Samuel Newman, an English born clergyman who was prosecuted by the church for nonconformity and fled to Massachusetts where he founded the town of Rehoboth.
SAMUEL JOHNSON DICTIONARY LONDONSAMUEL JOHNSON DICTIONARY LONDON 1755 TWO VOLUMES two volumes Provenance: From Patricia Kluge's Albemarle House Charlottesville VA
Dated 1904Dated 1904
Group of twelve transfer decoratedGroup of twelve transfer decorated Staffordshire children and toddy plates ca. 1820. ?
1812 marking sampler, seven lines1812 marking sampler, seven lines of letters and numbers, stitched "Charity Chambers her work in the 8 year of her age 1812", silk on linen, probably American, 10-1/4 x 7-1/2 in. (sight); modern frame. Fading, browning of linen ground. Purchased from descendants of Quaker family originally from Wilmington, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Johannes Kip (1653-1722) afterJohannes Kip (1653-1722) after T. Badslade - Coloured engraving - ''Chevening'' 13.5ins x 16.25ins in Hogarth frame and glazed
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.
A hand coloured print in supportA 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''.
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Matthaus Merian (1621-1687) - EngravingMatthaus 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
Dr. Robert John Thornton (BritishDr. Robert John Thornton (British 1768-1837) Publisher ca. 1811-1812 "Stapelias". Hand colored aquatint engraving from the quarto edition of "The Temple of Flora" paper size apprx. 15-1/8" x 11-3/4" dated Jan. 1st 1812 not framed.
2 vols. (1 wrappers) English Law2 vols. (1 wrappers) English Law & C - 18th-Century English Imprints: [Acts]: Anno Regni Georgii III... Parliament..., The Thirty First Day of October,... 1780... [to] Fifth Day of December, 1782... London: Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1782. Sm. Thick folio, contemp. paneled calf, spine gilt, red morocco spine label; scuffed, front cover detached. Internally clean. * Observations on The Bedford Charity. London, 1761. 4to, orig. self wrappers. Minor scattered spotting & occasional minor dampstaining.
Book of Common Prayer, 12mo., laterBook of Common Prayer, 12mo., later calf with silver clasps, John Bill etc, London 1678, bookplate for Robert Parker, FAS, Text ruled in red
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 murder of a Frenchman fortified village widows hermaphrodites and a tribal battle sheets approx. 11 in. x 8 in. attractively float-mounted and framed.
Robert van Voerst (Dutch 1597-1636),Robert van Voerst (Dutch 1597-1636), after Sir Anthony Van Dyck/Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke/engraving, 24cm x 18cm
JODOCUS HONDIUS (1563-1612), THEJODOCUS HONDIUS (1563-1612), THE COUNTIE OF LYNCOLNE coloured engraving, 39cm x 51cm, dated 1610, in later gilt frame and glazed