A few examples of appraisal values for
1750

• 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.
• 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.
• FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR RELATED
  FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR RELATED LETTER. Pen and ink on laid paper. Handwritten letter dated December 26, 1758 from Jacob Bettos in Halifax to Mr. Israel Jacob, ___ Reading in Pennsylvania, care of Mose Jman (Iman), Merchant in 2nd Street, Philadelphia. Describes in some detail Bettos involvement in the significant 1758 battle of Louisbourg (Nova Scotia) and his subsequent deployment to the Bay of Fundy under General Robert Monckton. Tears (some with tape), stains and some loss. Typewritten transcription included.
• 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")
• Early map of the eastern United
  Early map of the eastern United States Paris circa 1755 PARTIE DE L'AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE QUI COMPREND LECOURS DE L'OHIO LA NLLE ANGLETERRE LA NLLE YORK LE NEW JERSEY LA PENSYLVANIE LE MARYLAND LA VIRGINIE LA CAROLINE by Didier Robert de Baugondy. Unframed with portions hand colored. H20'' W27 1/2'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection. Encapsulated between thin conservation paper; with losses mended tears and creases throughout. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• MAP OF PENNSYLVANIA, SAYER AND
  MAP OF PENNSYLVANIA, SAYER AND BENNETT, 1775 "A Map of Pennsylvania, Exhibiting not only the Improved Parts of that Province, but also its Extensive Frontiers," largely drawing on W. Scull's map of 1770; engraving with light outlining, printed on three large sheets joined together, 27 1/2 in. H., plus margins, 53 in. W. visible; framed.
• (ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY) HABITS OF
  (ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY) HABITS OF ENGLISH LADYS IN THE YEARS 1735 (A) 1745 (B) 1755 (C). ALONG WITH HABITS OF ENGLISH GENTLEMEN IN T...Framed; from Thomas Jeffery's "A collection of the dresses of different nations, antient and modern" London, 1757-72 (Vol. II, pl. 228). (2) Etchings: 9 x 7 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate Collection of Albert E. Mitchler, Washington, D.C.
• SCARCE 1775 PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL
  SCARCE 1775 PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL ENGRAVING AFTER BENJAMIN WEST (PA/UK, 1738-1820) "William Penn's Treaty with the Indians, when he founded the Province of Pensylvania (sic) in North America, 1681", handcolored engraving by John Hall after the original painting by Benjamin West. Captioned "To the Proprietaries of the Province of Pensylania (sic) &c. &c. This Print Engraved from the Original Painting belonging to the late Thomas Penn, Esquire. Respectfully inscribed by their Obedient Humble Servant, John Boydell". Published June 12, 1775, by John Boydell, Engraver in Cheapside, London. In modern gold and silver molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 25 1/2" x 30", SS: 18 1/2" x 22 1/2", soiled lower margin.
• 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.
• English School, circa 1750/Near
  English School, circa 1750/Near Chelsea Bridge/pen and ink, 9cm x 11cm
• late 17th Century English
  late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Young Ladyoil on canvas 58.5cm x 38cm (23" x 15")
• 1715 SAMPLER WITH ADAM AND EVE 1716
  1715 SAMPLER WITH ADAM AND EVE 1716 Sampler with Adam and Eve
• A pair of Derby figures of a
  A pair of Derby figures of a Shepherd and Shepherdess and a cow and bocage model, circa 1770, the Shepherdess incised 15, the cow with red 34 and X marks (areas of restoration), the shepherd, 14.3cm high (3)
• 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".
• British School 18th Century
  British School 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Letter Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
• 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
• 1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
  1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
• THREE 17TH CENTURY NEWSPAPERSA
  THREE 17TH CENTURY NEWSPAPERSA group of British newspapers from the 1600's. Mercurius Politicus number 17 September 26 through October 3, 1650, the first year of printing, each page approx. 5-1/2" L x 7" H and printed front and back. The London Gazette number 38, March 22 thro ugh March 26, 1666, approx. 6-1/4" L x 11" H. The Observator number 18, May 28, 1681, approx. 7-1/4" L x 12" H. Historical topics include the Second Ango Dutch War, Cretan War, the minting of new money, the British Civil War, anti Whig sentiments n the question and answer format, and various religious or political topics. Wear commensurate with age. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house.
• English, 18th Century Portrait
  English, 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas 50 3/4 x 39 3/4 inches.
• A quantity of about eighteen
  A quantity of about eighteen historic documents many of the 17th. and 18th. c. and on vellum.
• CONSTELLATION COMMITTEE 175TH
  CONSTELLATION COMMITTEE 175TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER A framed poster advertising the 175th anniversary of the first ship commissioned and built by the U.S. Navy on September 7th, 1797. Also, the poster advertises Baltimore's 175th birthday on September 6, 1972. Sight size: 21 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.
• 1804 pictorial and verse sampler,
  1804 pictorial and verse sampler, lower panel with woman holding fan and walking dog toward a man, tree and windmill, nine-line verse "Margaret Spencer Her Sampler Wrought in the 12th/Year of Her Age March the 12th 1804", border with three pendants, silk on linen, probably British, 17 x 12-3/4 in. (sight); later wood frame. Fading, tears and holes especially near windmill, not examined out of frame. Private Collection, Augusta, Georgia
• 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
• 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.
• 3 pieces. American Revolution:
  3 pieces. American Revolution: Great Britain. "By His Excellency Sir William Howe... Proclamation... Appointing Joseph Galloway, Esq.;... Superintendent of all Imports and Exports... Head-Quarters in Philadelphia, The 4th Day of December, 1777." [Philadelphia,... James Humphreys, Junr...] Broadside, folio, imprint trimmed away, a few tears along folds, black & red ink ownership markings on text. Evans 15331. * The Pennsylvania Ledger. Philadelphia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 1777. 1 sheet, folio. With W. Howe proclamation of Dec. 18, 1777. * [United States.] Continental Congress. "In Congress, May 14, 1777. Resolved, That the Quarter-Master-General of The Army be authorized and empowered to appoint one Commissary of Forge for The Army..." Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 1777. 1 folio leaf, 2 pp.; horizontal separation at center, several ships with loss of text along horizontal separation, other scattered, minor loss of text. Evans 15670. All sold with all faults.
• Dated 1775 brass scuttle. 19'' Ht.
  Dated 1775 brass scuttle. 19'' Ht.
• Pierre Charles Canot (France
  Pierre Charles Canot (France 1710-1777) VIEW OF THE CAPTURE OF HAVANNAH IN 1762 (after Dominic Serres the Elder British 1719-1793) Plate XII published by Philip Orsbridge 1765 hand-colored engraving framed titled in lower margin sight size: H17 1/2'' W24 1/2'' Provenance: Property of a Southern Gentleman Saint Simons Island Georgia. Other Notes: Titled lower margin: To Sr. George Pocock Knight of the Bath and Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet on the Expedition against the Havannah in 1762 this Perspective View of the Harbour with the Land to the West the Moro Castle to the Eastward and the Fleet Entring the Harbour to take Possession on Augst. 16 Lead by the Honble. Augs. Kepple in His Majesty's Ship Valiant c. 1762. Paper with age discoloration scuffing and abrasions. Margins appear to be trimmed; not examined out of frame.
• ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY
  ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
• William Penn's treaty with the
  William Penn's treaty with the Indians, published June 12, 1775 by John Boydell (British, 1719-1804), framed and matted, after the original by Benjamin West. 19" x 23.5" ss / 25.75" x 30.75" oa Condition: Not examined out of frame.
• 17th century British needlework,
  17th century British needlework, two figures, soldier with tents in background, woman in court dress in front of buildings, oval panel surrounded by stylized flowers, insects and birds above lion and leopard, silk on silk ground, British, late 17th century, 17 x 21 in. (sight); wood frame. Extensive fading and browning to silk, approximately 1-1/2 x 6 in. area with losses of silk ground and some shattering, losses to embroidered elements, possible pest damage; frame with losses and chips.
• Bennet (Thos) A Confutation of
  Bennet (Thos) A Confutation of Quakerism, 8vo, 1st edition, Cambridge 1705 (1)
• CAST IRON POTca. 1750; New
  CAST IRON POTca. 1750; New England iron pot, 10"d rim
• A quantity of mainly 18th century
  A quantity of mainly 18th century historic documents including Treasury matters a letter from Brigadier General Picton from Trinidad 1799 sending specimens of exotic timber a 17th century letter from Lady Cranfield to ''Affrick my maid'' an acknowledgment of receipt of pension by Lady Churchill dated 1787 etc.
• Benj. West/H.R. Robinsen, New
  Benj. West/H.R. Robinsen, New York "William Penn's Treaty with the Indians when he founded the Province of Pennsylvania 1681". Hand colored lithograph, the sight size approx. 18-1/2" x 24-1/4", French matted and framed under glass overall approx. 29-1/2" x 34-1/2".
• 1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving
  1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving - Vue d'Optique. "Vue de l'Hotel de Ville de Marsaille, et d'une Parthie du Port. d'ou l'on Enleve les Corps Morts, du Temps de la Peste arrive en 1720." Paris: J. Chereau, n.d. [ca. 1750]. 9 1/2 x 17 1/4 inches (240 x 438 mm), margins. Laid-down. Framed.
• 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN
  17TH AND 18TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN TEXTS17TH AND 18TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN TEXTS, [Religion/ Christianity] 4 titles: 1648 King James Bible. London: Roger Daniel. 16mo.; Dies Christianus ... Lucerne: David Hautt. 1646. 32mo.; A View of the Principles of the Lutheran Churches ... Translated by Theophilus Dorrington. London: John Wyat. 1714. Small 8vo.; Watts. A Guide to Prayer ... London. 1653. 12mo. (4)