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Bennet (Thos) A Confutation of
Bennet (Thos) A Confutation of Quakerism, 8vo, 1st edition, Cambridge 1705 (1)
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English horn cup dated 1788, finely
English horn cup dated 1788, finely detailed engraving with horse-drawn carriages, architectural details, animals in foreground, marked "N Spilman Fecit" and inscribed "A west prospect of Mr. S. Allen's bath house, and an assembly room, Great Yarmouth", and at base "This commodious bath house into which the salt water is raised by a machine every tide was erected some years ago where Valetudinarians and company of both sexes are attended with safety & decency. A bath house B. machine assembly room which was built AD 1788 D. the bleach", 3-3/4 in. Minor discoloration, very small rim chip, otherwise excellent condition, no repairs or separations found, base now sealed with resin. Sumpter Priddy III, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, 1992
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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.
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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.
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late 17th Century English
late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Young Ladyoil on canvas 58.5cm x 38cm (23" x 15")
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
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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")
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FRENCH & INDIAN WAR DS,
FRENCH & INDIAN WAR DS, PENNSYLVANIA, 1758 Original signed order of Deputy Governor William Denny (1709-'65, royal governor of Pennsylvania, 1756-'59) May 8, 1758, requiring Capt. Garraway's company of militia to gather at Bethlehem and all the other forces east of the Susquehanna to prepare to march to Carlisle "on the first Notice," and announcing the promotion of Capt. Joseph Shippen to Brigade Major. Shippen, 1732-1810, and his soldiers would play a prominent role in Forbes' Campaign, which culminated in the capture of Fort Duquesne on Nov. 25, 1758; 1 p. 4to, laid down on a heavy sheet of paper.
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ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY
ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
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New York pewter chalice ca. 1785
New York pewter chalice ca. 1785 bearing the touch of Peter Young 8 3/8" h. ?
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1 vol. (Freind, John.) An
1 vol. (Freind, John.) An Account of The Earl of Peterborow's Conduct in Spain; Chiefly Since The Raising of The Siege of Barcelona, 1706. London: J. Bowyer, 1707. 8vo, contemp. blind-paneled speckled calf, spine gilt, red morocco spine label, edges sprinkled red. Some internal dampstaining.
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Samuel and Nathaniel Buck
Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696-1779 and fl. early/mid 18th Century) - Coloured engraving - ''The South-West Prospect of the City of Canterbury'' 12ins x 31.5ins published 1738 in Hogarth frame and glazed
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18th century British School
18th century British School portrait, gentleman in powdered wig and wearing a green jacket, painted within a feigned spandrel, unsigned, oil on canvas, colourman label verso stretcher "Thomas W. Hampton…Union Street.Aberdeen", 29-3/4 x 24-7/8 in.; 18th century carved and gilt wood frame. Restretched, 19th century lining, three holes with paint loss in original canvas, retouch possible from period of lining affecting only small areas of background, crackle, abrasions, stretcher marks; frame resurfaced, abrasions, flaking, minor pest damage at sight edge.
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English School 18th Century
English School 18th Century Vertumnus and Pomona
Estimate:$800-$1,200
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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
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WILLIAM PENN. An important 17th
WILLIAM PENN. An important 17th century sammelband of seventeen Quaker tracts (1668-1679) possibly to have passed to the present vendor from his first wife Gulielma Maria Springett via the maternal line comprising (in order of appearance) THE SANDY FOUNDATION SHAKEN 1668 36pp; THE GUIDE MISTAKEN AND TEMPORIZING REBUKED 1668 63pp; THE GREAT CASE OF LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE 1670 [6] 3-55pp [1]; TRUTH RESCUED FROM IMPOSTURE (loss to bottom corner of title page) 1670 49 48-71pp [3]p; THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH VINDICATED 1672 1-8 errata 9-138pp; THE SPIRIT OF ALEXANDER THE COPPER-SMITH 1673 28pp; JUDAS AND THE JEWS 1673 130pp errata; URIM AND THUMMUM 1674 32pp; CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AS IT WAS SOBERLY DESIRED IN A LETTER 1674 8pp; A JUST REBUKE TO ONE & TWENTY LEARNED AND REVEREND DIVINES 1674 32pp; SAUL SMITTEN TO THE GROUND 1675 16pp; A TREATISE OF OATHS 1675 [2] [4] 166pp; ENGLAND'S PRESENT INTEREST DISCOVERED 1675 [4] 62pp including errata most hand numbered; EPISTOLA CONSULIBUS NEC NON SENATUI CIVITATIS EMBDENSIS Rotterodami Petrus van Wijnbrugge 1675 [7] pp; THE SKIRMISHER DEFEATED AND TRUTH DEFENDED 1676 [2] 41pp [1]; A BRIEF ANSWER TO A FALSE AND FOOLISH LIBELL 1678 26pp; ONE PROJECT FOR THE GOOD OF ENGLAND [1679] 11pp folded. Contemporary mottled tan calf with five section spine and tab 'W:Penns Writings' front board repaired at spine. Estimate ?5 000-10 000 William Penn (1644-1718) married Gulielma Springett (1644-1694) in April 1672 in Chorley Wood. They had fourteen children but few survived to adulthood and only the eldest William appears to have had children. The present vendors maternal grandmothers family were the Springetts an important Sussex family. Indeed Gulielma's father has a memorial and is buried in Ringmer parish church. The binding is original however it has been repaired down the right hand fold has a crack running the full length of the spine and is worn on the other fold some chipping here. Old but not original front end papers. Pages at the beginning of the book are browned and with some slight damp marks. As one moves into the book the pages become cleaner and fairly bright. First two pages of Saul 1675 and loose at the bottom. Latter tracts are folded in at end some miss-creasing and small holes. 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 Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?8 000
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1780 COLORED MAP DEPICTING THE
1780 COLORED MAP DEPICTING THE HARBOR OF NEWYORK, THE TOWN HARBOR OF BOSTON, THE HARBOR OF CHARLESTOWN, AND THE CITY AND HARBOR OF HAVANA. DONE BY THOMAS CONDEN, CARTOGRAPHER, 1747-1831, LONDON. EXCELLENT CONDITION. SIGHT SIZE 11 1/2" X 8", OVERALL 17 1/4" X 13". MODERN SILVER GILT FRAME.
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HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C.
HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C. DIED1743),Map of the British Empire in America, with French, Spanish, and Dutch Settlements. Printed in Amsterdam for Covens & C. Mortier. Hand colored. Right border shows close up details of harbors and West Indian ports. Sight size 20" x 22", overall in modern mat and frame 24" x30".
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INDENTURE ON VELLUM ENGLISH Circa
INDENTURE ON VELLUM ENGLISH Circa 1670 8 x 17 in. Framed and matted.
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An 18th Century wood stay busk,
An 18th Century wood stay busk, dated 1756 and with carved and engraved decoration/see illustration
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Eighteen piec
Eighteen piec
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Book dated 1821.
Book dated 1821.
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1928
1928
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Late 17th/early 18th century
Late 17th/early 18th century (English school) - Oil painting - Portrait of a lady wearing blue shawl canvas 30ins x 24ins in early carved and gilded frame
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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.
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HISTOIRE DE LA REVOLUTION DE 1688
HISTOIRE DE LA REVOLUTION DE 1688 EN ANGLETERREHistoire de La Revolution de 1688 en Angleterre (Vol. 1-3) Author: F. A. J. Mazure Publisher: Paris: Librairie de Charles Gosselin Year: 1825
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ENGLISH DELFTWARE MARRIAGE PLATE,
ENGLISH DELFTWARE MARRIAGE PLATE, DATED 1688English delftware marriage plate, London, Lambeth, dated 1688 , and initialed LIM , 8 3/8" dia. Provenance: Kevin Morris, 2008.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Shallow rim chip.
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English School late 18th/early 19th
English School late 18th/early 19th c. "Portrait of a Gentleman in a Speckled Waistcoat with a White Stock" watercolor miniature on ivory a "Grundy & Goadsby / Manchester" label en verso of frame in original ebonized wood frame with brass elements 2 5/8 in. x 2 1/4 in.
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Nicholas Pocock watercolor,
Nicholas Pocock watercolor, inscribed verso backing "An English Fleet of about 25 ships, in Line Ahead, to leeward of a French fleet of approximately the Same strength and on the same tack…being presumably Cord Howe's action with Admiral Villaret-Joyeuse off Ushant on May 19th 1794", note attached verso "Nicholas Pocock…was present at the 'Battle of the Glorious First of June' as depicted in the watercolor", unsigned, attributed to Nicholas Pocock, British, 1740-1821, watercolor and ink on wove paper, 7 x 9-7/8 in.; gilt wood frames. Edges glued to paper frame backing, toning, fading; frame with abrasions. A Wilmington, North Carolina Collection.
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1806 Indenture between Jeremiah
1806 Indenture between Jeremiah Bishop and Samuel Cook state of NY framed behind glass some loss and creases.
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British School (18th century),
British School (18th century), Portrait of a Woman, inscription in chalk verso attribut
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William Whit
William Whit
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NICHOLAS POCOCK (UK, 1740-1821)
NICHOLAS POCOCK (UK, 1740-1821) Fleet Caught in a Storm, with men in longboat in front being driven away from the ships, watercolor on paper, signed lower right and dated 1809. Label verso from "The Old Print Shop" of Philadelphia, with typed label as an original watercolor. Housed in a lemon gold molded flyspeck frame, matted under non-glare glass. OS: 29 1/2" x 28 1/2", SS: 19" x 29". One spot above bowsprit of far right foreground ship.