A few examples of appraisal values for
1631

• 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 ''.
• 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 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.
• 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").
• 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.,
• 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.
• Dated 1904
  Dated 1904
• 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
• English silk on linen sampler dated
  English silk on linen sampler dated 1741 with two religious verses. 16.5"x5.5"
• 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.
• 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.
• 1630 MANUSCRIPT1630 Manuscript:
  1630 MANUSCRIPT1630 Manuscript: Persio: Tradotto in Verso sciolto e dichiarato, by Francesco Stelluti, with illustrations by Matheus Greuter (The Satires of Persius) A 1630 manuscript, printed in Rome on woven paper, with illustrations by Matheus Greuter that are among the first anatomical illustrations every printed. The manuscript has had its cover replaced with a page from a latin manuscript written on vellum. The book is dedicated to Cardinal Barberino. Dimensions: 8 7/8 by 7 3/4 by 7/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Original cover replaced. Minor tears, missing corners, and thumb marks, with very minor corners, and thumb marks, with very minor water damage and a few insect holes. The book is complete and stable. Illustrations are excellent. 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 we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
• 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.
• 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.
• Book dated 1821.
  Book dated 1821.
• 1806 Indenture between Jeremiah
  1806 Indenture between Jeremiah Bishop and Samuel Cook state of NY framed behind glass some loss and creases.
• 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.
• 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.
• English Sampler 1833multi-color
  English Sampler 1833multi-color silk worked on fine linen depicting a bouquet filled basket surmounted by a butterfly and bird with pious verse and manor home; the sampler maker Elizabeth Moore Allen has stitched her name age and year in bottom panel to read ''aged 11 years 1833.'' Housed in period tiger eye maple frame with gilt liner.SS 17 x 12 in.; 21.5 x 16.5 in.With loss to outer border edge and overall; gilt loss to frame liner. Not examined out of frame.The Estate of Georgia Carroll Kyser Chapel Hill NC
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 18th century Charleston
  18th century Charleston engraving, South Carolina, "An Exact Prospect of Charlestown, the Metropolis of the Province of South Carolina", panoramic view by William Toms, after Bishop Roberts, second edition (1779), originally published in The London Magazine , June 1762, uncolored, on laid paper, 8 x 20-1/4 in. (sight); modern wood frame. Folds and creases, minor smudges, toning, areas of foxing, possible restorations, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions. David Stockwell Antiques, Willmington, Delaware, 1972
• 1812 marking sampler, seven lines
  1812 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.
• 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.
• Harmen Hals Dutch, 1611-1669 A
  Harmen Hals Dutch, 1611-1669 A Tinker at Work Estimate:$800-$1,200
• 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.
• 1833 house and verse sampler, large
  1833 house and verse sampler, large brick house with fenced yard above a band of potted flowers and a five-line verse, stitched at bottom "Elizabeth Francis her work made in the year of our Lord 1833 aged 11 years 2 Oct", flower and vine border, silk on linen or wool, probably English, 18-3/4 x 12-1/2 in. (sight); original wood frame. Scattered holes, fading, fugitive colors. Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.
• 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".
• 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")
• SAMPLER - Student Work on Linen
  SAMPLER - Student Work on Linen by Elizabeth Yerman Heath 'Tenth Year of Her Age and the Year of Our Lord 1803 December 28' with vine border birds potted trees and flowers cats and dogs lion and crowns six line blessing and two line rhyme in vint
• 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.
• 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
• Eleven Persian and Indian
  Eleven Persian and Indian watercolor drawings 19th c. and early 20th c. ?
• 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.