A few examples of appraisal values for
1751

• 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".
• 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")
• 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").
• 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 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.
• Book dated 1821.
  Book dated 1821.
• 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.
• IMPORTANT ENGRAVING, LOUISBOURG,
  IMPORTANT ENGRAVING, LOUISBOURG, DATED 1771After Richard Paton (English 1717-1791), coloured engraving dated 1771 by Pierre -Charles Canot, RA (1710-1777), "The burning of the Prudent and taking of the Bienfaisant in Louisbourg Harbour, Cape Breton, 1758". This rare and historically important engraving shows the capture of Louisbourg by Admiral Bascawen, supported by General Amherst with his ground troops. Here we see the Prudent ablaze in Louisbourg harbour after Capt. Laforey and Balfour found her aground and were obliged to burn her. This historical event was the beginning of the Seven Years' War, and led to the subsequent British campaign to capture Quebec in 1759. Condition: entirely original condition, not laid down, full plate mark on all sides, 3 or 4 slight marginal tears just entering plate mark, but not entering engraved surface. Print is in exceptional condition for its age. (Original sold by Christie's, Lot 59, 1 April 2015 for $96,232 USD). 16" x 23" at sight.
• TWO SOVEREIGNS 1911 & 1957(2)
  TWO SOVEREIGNS 1911 & 1957(2)
• 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.
• Attributed to Edward Bird
  Attributed to Edward Bird (1772-1819)/The Conscription/soldiers in a tavern/oil on canvas, 24cm x 29cm/see illustration
• Bennet (Thos) A Confutation of
  Bennet (Thos) A Confutation of Quakerism, 8vo, 1st edition, Cambridge 1705 (1)
• A hand coloured print in support of
  A 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 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.
• U.S. 1778 privateer license,
  U.S. 1778 privateer license, partially printed document headed "Congress. The Delegates of the United States…", licensing William McFadden, Commander of the Sloop Mars, belonging to John Maxwell Nesbitt and Co., "to fit out and set forth the said Sloop in a warlike manner…by Force of Arms, to attack, subdue and take all ships…carrying Soldiers, Arms, Gunpowder, Provisions…to any of the British Armies or Ships of War employed against these United States…Philadelphia, August 4, 1778", signed in brown ink, "Henry Laurens" as President, "Chas Thomson" as Secretary, and "T[imothy] Matlack, Secy of the Council of Pennsa", 8-3/4 x 13 in. Separated into four sections vertically at folds, rejoined with paper tape on verso, folds through "n" of "Laurens" and "Matlack", minor holes, edge chips and losses, marginal dampstains, toning. Descended in the family Lewis Tawes Matlack (later Birkhead), a descendant of Timothy Matlack, the engrosser who hand lettered the Declaration of Independence.
• 1790 engraving of British religious
  1790 engraving of British religious leaders/theologians; James Hamilton, Methodist founder John Wesley, and Joseph Cotes walk arm in arm on the streets of Edinburgh; the work of artist John Kay. 8" x 5 1/2". Overall staining.
• One-hundred U.S.
  One-hundred U.S.
• Attributed to Jan Palthe (Dutch
  Attributed to Jan Palthe (Dutch 1719-1769) Portrait of a Gentleman oil on panel 24 x 18 inches.
• 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.,
• Scottish powder horn dated 1776,
  Scottish powder horn dated 1776, depicting the Royal Coat of Arms and New York Colony forts, lakes, and rivers to include Lake Ontario and Fort Ontario, Lake George and Fort George, Fort Independence, Lake Champlain, and Fort Ticonderoga, etc., 15"l
• 1 piece Hand-Colored Engraving.
  1 piece Hand-Colored Engraving. Hall, John, after West, Benjamin. "William Penn's Treaty with The Indians, When He Founded The Province of Pennsylvania in North America, 1681." London: John Boydell, June 12th, 1775. 19 1/4 x 23 3/4 inches (489 x 603 mm) - trimmed within plate mark, image & text intact. Scattered light to moderate foxing, bottom half dampstained. Sold with all faults. 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.
• 1 piece. (Anthony Benezet.)
  1 piece. (Anthony Benezet.) Hartley, Thomas. Paradise Restored: or A Testimony to The Doctrine of The Blessed Millennium. London: M. Richardson, 1764. 8vo, contemp. sheep, morocco spine label; rubbed & occasionally blistered, front cover detaching. Light to moderate foxing & spotting. Anthony Benezet's copy, signed by him at head of title page & head of front paste-down. Benezet, Anthony (1713-1784), one of the first American Abolitionists, "the most prolific anti-slavery propagandist of the Eighteenth Century" (Am. Nat. Bio.)
• John Penn 1773 land grant,
  John Penn 1773 land grant, partially printed on vellum, "Thomas Penn and John Penn, Esqrs., True and absolute Proprietaries and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania…" grant to Samuel Pleasants a "tract of land called Unity Situate on the waters of Kiskamenetes adjoining Jonas Gall in the County of Westmoreland…", signed "John Penn", Philadelphia, October 19, 1773, 11-1/2 x 16 in., attached ribbon, holding seal, partially obscures signature ; with an engraved portrait of William Penn, 9-1/4 x 6 in., minor toning . (Two pieces.) Folds, wrinkles, stains, yellowing, wear, several holes (some natural, as made), penciled date top left corner. Gallery of History, August 6, 2003, Lot 183 (land grant); Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• 1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.)
  1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.) The Acts of The General Assembly of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania..., The Laws Now in Force, Passed Between The 30th Day of September 1775 and The Revolution. Together with The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of The State of Pennsylvania, and The Articles of Confederation of The United States of America. Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, 1782. Folio, contemp. sheep; rubbed & occasionally blistered, but holding. Lacking front free endpaper. Scattered, generally light, foxing, some dampstaining to margins of title page, occasional smudging to margins of Declaration. Ex-library labels on back paste-down & bottom portion of spine. Evans 17656 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.
• 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, 18th Century Portrait
  English, 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas 50 3/4 x 39 3/4 inches.
• MONUMENTAL ENGRAVING - 'First
  MONUMENTAL ENGRAVING - 'First Blow for Liberty - To the Memory of the Patriots of 1775' by A.H. Ritchie (Alexander Hay 1822-1895) dated 1863 'Here once the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world' mitered black lacquer frame
• 1 piece. Manuscript Document.
  1 piece. Manuscript Document. William III, King of England. [London: October 14, 1701.] 1 p., folio, approx. 13 x 8 1/2 inches (336 x 216 mm), browned at edges. An act to secure an excise on tobacco exported from Pennsylvania, County New Castle, and the "Lower Counties upon the Delaware", other American colonies to provide funds for a minister and a school teacher in Philadelphia. Contemporary copy, possibly the original order to prepare the official document for the King's signature, "our will and pleasure is that you forthwith prepare a Bill for our royal signature..." The official bill was signed by William III in Holland. ,200 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.
• THOMAS CLARKSON A PORTRAITURE OF
  THOMAS CLARKSON A PORTRAITURE OF QUAKERISM V.1 United Kingdom,1760-1846"A Portraiture of Quakerism" Volume 1 by Thomas Clarkson, M.A. published by Samuel Stansbury, No. 111, Water Street New York in 1806.
• GENTLEMAN SILHOUETTE PORTRAITA
  GENTLEMAN SILHOUETTE PORTRAITA framed hand coloured silhouette of a man in a suit and top hat. Written in ink "1851 John Hunt aged 32 years". Light foxing and, or water stains on the left side of the painting. In a pine frame with original pine shingle back. Measuring, 12.5" x 8.5". Ex: Rowe Collection.
• 18th century British caricature,
  18th century British caricature, man bowing before a nobleman, inscribed below "Good…church warden your humble servant./Bow not thy head to me fellow for the exalted to so high a station, I am, but a man.", circa 1760-1780, inscribed verso "J.W.H and G.L.", watercolor on paper, 7-5/8 x 7-1/2 in.; black-painted wood frame. Taped at top at two points and bottom at one point, minor foxing, light toning. Forsyth's Antiques, Nashville, Tennessee, 1991
• 1776 SCRIMSHAW POWDER
  1776 SCRIMSHAW POWDER HORNRevolutionary War powder horn JACOB FRENCH, MADE NY ON BOARD PRISON SHIP JERSEY, TAKEN PRISONER AT FT. WASHINGTON BY KING GEORGE'S HIRED HESSIAN DOGS, NOV. 16 1776 - BEDFORD MY HOME ISLAND OF MANHATTAN. 12.5 in long.
• 1 piece. Noual, J., after
  1 piece. Noual, J., after Garrison, Nicholas. "A View of Bethlehem, One of The Brethren's Principal Settlements, in Pennsylvania." [London: Robert Sayer], Nov. 24, 1757. 15 x 18 3/4 inches (381 x 476 mm), plate mark, margins. Title & legends mounted below image, canvas-backed; moderate toning & mat burn. Uncolored. Framed. The city of Bethlehem was founded in 1741 as a haven and communal society for members of the Moravian Church. Deak
• 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.
• 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.
• 1891
  1891