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.
1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND GRANTDated1675 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 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.
WILLIAM PENN. An important 17thWILLIAM 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
ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRYARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
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.
Gaywood after Hollar/A View ofGaywood 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
Common prayer, Baskerville (John),Common prayer, Baskerville (John), Cambridge 1760, appears 1st issue of 1760 edition
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.
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''.
A quantity of historic documentsA 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.
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
Attributed to Joshua Cristall P.O.W.SAttributed to Joshua Cristall P.O.W.S (1767-1847) ink and watercolour 'At Tunbridge Wells 1814' 13 x 19.5in. Estimate ?200-300 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 ?200
Lotter map of Colonial America,Lotter map of Colonial America, 1776, Carte Nouvelle de l'Amerique Angloise by Mathias Albrecht Lotter, Augsburg, 1776, double-page copper engraving, hand colored, 24 x 19-1/2 in. (sight), in modern frame. Dampstains at bottom, top margin with soiling and chips, toning, colors faded, affixed between mat and foamcore backing.
SAMUEL PEPYS, DS, 1668 Samuel PepysSAMUEL 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.
1806 Indenture between Jeremiah1806 Indenture between Jeremiah Bishop and Samuel Cook state of NY framed behind glass some loss and creases.
Dated 1904Dated 1904
Bennet (Thos) A Confutation ofBennet (Thos) A Confutation of Quakerism, 8vo, 1st edition, Cambridge 1705 (1)
18th century Charleston engraving,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
3 vols. New England: The Code3 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.
PAIR OF RARE EARLY LITHOGRAPHSPAIR OF RARE EARLY LITHOGRAPHS HANDCOLORED - 1819 religious revival scenes New England first is of crowd traversing a long curving road second is of crowd listening to preacher speaking form an elevated podium in woods that are sheltering a row of ten
1691 Pilgrim document, nine-line1691 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.
Two Georgian English MezzotintsTwo 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.
1801 WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF CAMBRIDGE1801 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.
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.
1726 ENGLISH RELIGIOUS BOOK: Titled1726 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.
18th c. Bible (dated 1720). Has18th c. Bible (dated 1720). Has watercolor family register on last page dates ranging from 1790-1831.
1702 LONDON KING JAMES BIBLE AND1702 LONDON KING JAMES BIBLE AND 1704 BOOK OF COMMON PR...1702 London King James Bible and 1704 Book of Common Prayer , handsomely bound in green Morocco with silver clasps and engraved “Joanna Querk 1707” and struck with maker’s mark “ES.” The first blank leaf of the bible with handwritten inscription: “Robert Sidersin the son of Walter Sidersin and Alice his wife was born the 19th January and baptized the 2 of February 1720/1” and likewise a blank leaf at the end: “Elizth Short Her Book 29th July 1792.”
5 ¼ in. x 3 in. x 2 ½ in.
From the Starbuck East Brick, Nantucket, MA
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HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C. DIED1743),MapHENRY 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".
1650 CONNECTICUT LAND DEED, PURITANSVery1650 CONNECTICUT LAND DEED, PURITANSVery rare, early Colonial American document, a dated 1650 land deed. Buyer is Nehemiah Olmsted (aka Olmstead) of Fairfield, who came to the continent as part of the Puritan Migration, which began with the Pilgrims' arrival in 1620. Document measures about 11" x 8". This document is one of several dozen important signed pieces in today's sale that were part of a large collection of American historical documents from 1650 through WWII. The estate collection, assembled from about 1920-1960, hasnever been offered for sale at auction. Some text fading, as shown, as well as creases and some chipping. See images. This item can be shipped in-house.
1766 LONDON CHRONICLE NEWSPAPERFascinating1766 LONDON CHRONICLE NEWSPAPERFascinating early example. Dated April 24, 1766. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
English School circa 1840PONY ANDEnglish School circa 1840PONY AND GUN DOGSoil on canvas 34cm x 44cm (13.5" x 17.25")
BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME SIECLEBACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME SIECLE Chromolithograph: 13 x 8 3/4 in. Framed
EARLY SCHOOLWORK DATED 1700 14”EARLY SCHOOLWORK DATED 1700 14” X 11.75” SIGHT. FRAMED 16” X 13.75”.EARLY SCHOOLWORK, Dated 1700, Pen and ink on paper, formatted as a double arcade, with "Fear", "Hope", an alphabet and verses. Signed at lower margin "Simeon Brooks Scituate" and dated March 1700. Dimensions: 14" x 11.75" sight. Framed 16" x 13.75".
A FOUNDATIONAL WORK ON POLITICALA 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).
English School, circa 1840/ViewEnglish School, circa 1840/View of Somerset House and the Thames/oil on canvas, 75.5cm x 107cm