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• 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.
• 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.
• 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").
• 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 ''.
• Book dated 1821.
  Book dated 1821.
• 1682 A CONCORDANCE TO THE HOLY
  1682 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.
• 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.
• 1691 Pilgrim document, nine-line
  1691 Pilgrim document, nine-line manuscript subpoena dated September 14, 1691, "Benjamin Peirce [?] as principle [sic]" ordered to "appear at the next county court to be heard at Cambridg [sic]" (probably Massachusetts), "bound in the small sumb [sic] of one hundred pounds…", 4-5/8 x 7 in., with Joseph Rubinfine label from prior mounting. Folds, stains, toning, laid down on thin paper backing. Brunk Auctions, April 12, 2003, Lot 348; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• 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
• 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".
• 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.
• 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
• ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY
  ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
• 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.
• English silk on linen sampler dated
  English silk on linen sampler dated 1741 with two religious verses. 16.5"x5.5"
• Dated 1904
  Dated 1904
• HONDIUS, HENRICUS. NOVA VIRGINIAE
  HONDIUS, HENRICUS. NOVA VIRGINIAE TABULAE (Amsterdam, mid-17th century), copperplate engraving with hand color, after John Smith, of special interest is the vignette of Powhatan's lodge in the upper left corner; presented in a wooden frame with gilt liner (overall 21 x 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.
• 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
• 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")
• 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.
• 1806 Indenture between Jeremiah
  1806 Indenture between Jeremiah Bishop and Samuel Cook state of NY framed behind glass some loss and creases.
• New England Journal of Medicine and
  New England Journal of Medicine and Surgery April 1821; along with American Journal of the Medical Sciences February 1882
• 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.
• 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.
• EARLY 19TH C SAMPLER - 1837 Letters
  EARLY 19TH C SAMPLER - 1837 Letters and Numbers Sampler with Poem by Mary Stetson of New Bedford Mass. on coarse linen with floral chain border the sentiment reads 'Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand as the first effort of an infants hand and w
• 1726 ENGLISH RELIGIOUS BOOK: Titled
  1726 ENGLISH RELIGIOUS BOOK: Titled '' A Treatise on the Religouse Observation of the Lords-Day According to the Express Words of the Fourth Commandment'' Third Edition printed for J. clark and R. Hett oat the bible and Crown in the Poultry; and E. Matthews at the Bible in Paternoster-Row 1726. 1/2 leather with marble boards. 7 1/2'' x 5 3/4''.CONDITION: Note staining and wear to cover foxing and water marks to pages.
• 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
• EARLY DOCUMENTEarly Document,
  EARLY DOCUMENTEarly Document, reading "Inquisition indented, taken at the dwelling house of Walter Brook, innkeeper, Scituate near City Hall in the fourth ward of the city of New York, Sept. in 9th year of the reign of Lord George the III", 12 signatures to include Samuel Bell, John Johnson, James Lawrence, etc., framed, sheet size 11 1/4" x 15". Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• 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.
• SAMUEL PEPYS, DS, 1668 Samuel Pepys
  SAMUEL PEPYS, DS, 1668 Samuel Pepys (1633-1703, Secretary of the Admiralty, diarist) handwritten document, signed, dated February 20, 1668; 1 p., 8vo, 6 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.; an order for the "widow woodcock" of Chatham to repair various flags and ensigns, "being much ratteaten & torne," and that she be given clear instructions concerning thread and workmanship; signed by Pepys, l.r. and possibly endorsed in his hand; also signed by Col. Thomas Middleton, Surveyor of the Navy, and Tom Wilson, a secretary.
• FRAMED DOCUMENTDated 1772Issued
  FRAMED DOCUMENTDated 1772Issued by Judge James Otis a prominent Colonial judge of Barnstable Province of Massachusetts Bay directing that custody of minor child Dorcas Matthews of Yarmouth be given to the wife of deceased Benjamin Matthews Hannah Matthews''. Signed ''James Otis'' and co-signed. Mat opening 10'' x 7''.''
• An Account of the Life of that
  An Account of the Life of that Ancient Servant of Jesus Christ, John Richardson (Mary Hinde, London, 1774); An Apology for the True Christian Divinity: Being an Explanation and Vindication of the Principles and Doctrines of the People called Quakers by Robert Barclay (Joseph Cruikshank, Philadelphia, 1775); Samuel Finley Breese Morse: A Return to the Spirit of Leonardo Marriage of Science and Art by Violet Oakley (Philadelphia, 1939; signed by the author on the half-title); Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, with forty-two illustrations by John Tenniel (New York, 1884). Binding is shaken; front hinge is weak; part of spine is missing; pages 1-3 have been very crudely reattached to the binding with tape.
• 3 vols. New England: The Code of
  3 vols. New England: The Code of 1650... Earliest Laws... Connecticut... Blue Laws. Hartford: Silas Andries, 1825. 2nd ed. 12mo, orig. bds.; spine ends & corners worn away, other moderate wear. Frontis. Scattered, generally light, foxing. Sabin 14122. * Knowles, James D. Memoir of Roger Williams, The Founder of... Rhode-Island. Boston: Lincoln, Edmans, 1834. 1st ed. 12mo, contemp. 1/2 tan calf & marbled bds.; black morocco spine label; rubbed. Facs. frontis. Light to moderate foxing throughout. Sabin 38154. * Midgley, R.L. Boston Sights: or Hand-Book for Visitors. Boston: A. Williams, 1860. 12mo, orig. gilt-lettered brown cloth; some edge wear, spine ends chipped & frayed. Frontis., text illus. Adverts. Lacking maps. Scattered light foxing. See Sabin.