A few examples of appraisal values for
1758

• 1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
  1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
• 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.
• late 17th Century English
  late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Young Ladyoil on canvas 58.5cm x 38cm (23" x 15")
• English School Late 18th century
  English School Late 18th century A Farm Boy with his Dog Leaning on a Sheaf of Wheat Estimate:$1,500-$2,500
• British School (Mid-18th
  British School (Mid-18th Century) "Castles", suite of eight hand-colored engravings, by Nathaniel Buck, published in London, 1748, sight 8" x 15". Glazed, matted and handsomely framed en suite.
• 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")
• 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.
• 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
• A quantity of about eighteen
  A quantity of about eighteen historic documents many of the 17th. and 18th. c. and on vellum.
• 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.
• 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
• REVOLUTIONARY WAR PRINT, CARL
  REVOLUTIONARY WAR PRINT, CARL GUTTENBERG, ENGRAVER(German, 1743-1790) The Tea-Tax-Tempest, or the Anglo-American Revolution, 1778, Paris, early state before the fully engraved English titles and those in Dutch and French (Fowble 99, Cresswell 738), plate 16 x 19 in. sheet 17-1/8 x 20-7/8 in.; 18-5/8 x 22-3/8 in. Note: This is an allegorical composition projecting a magic lantern image of an exploding teapot, the flames below fanned by a cock, symbolizing the French (removed from later impressions). To the left of the teapot, the British flee, while to the right the Americans chase. The projection is viewed by four figures representing four continents: a Native American, an African, a fainting woman with a shield symbolizing Europe and a consoling woman with an incense burner symbolizing Asia. Paris-based engraver Carl Guttenberg adapted a 1774 engraving by John Dixon entitled "The Oracle," making a number of alterations that drastically changed the message. Provenance: A du Pont Family Collection Condition: light toning, loose, remnant hinging tape verso, some restoration possibly of points of foxing, pencil inscriptions verso; frame with abrasions
• Rapin de Troyas, History of England
  Rapin de Troyas, History of England British, mid 18th century, translated from the French with notes by Nicolas Tindal, five books (volume 4 bound in two parts), London, printed for John and Paul Knapton, 1743 and 1744, copper plate engravings of maps (volume 3 with map of North America showing California as an island), genealogical tables, monarchs and monuments, leather-covered boards, ridged spines with gilt lettering, 15-5/8 x 10-5/8 in.
• French School 18th Century Portrait
  French School 18th Century Portrait of a Man Holding a Letter Estimate:$700-$900
• 1797 WATERFORD HERALD
  1797 WATERFORD HERALD NEWSPAPERMentions Napoleon. Dated July 27, 1797. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Two Small Maps of Canada, early-mid
  Two Small Maps of Canada, early-mid 18th century CARTE GENERALE DU CANADA EN PETIT POINT (1703), AND A PLAN OF THE CITY & HARBOUR OF LOUISBURG: SHOWING THAT PART OF GABARUS BAY IN WHICH THE ENGLISH LANDED, ALSO THEIR ENCAMPMENT DURING THE SIEGE IN 1745 CARTE GENERALE DU CANADA EN PETIT POINT (1703), AND A PLAN OF THE CITY & HARBOUR OF LOUISBURG: SHOWING THAT PART OF GABARUS BAY IN WHICH THE ENGLISH LANDED, ALSO THEIR ENCAMPMENT DURING THE SIEGE IN 1745
• British School 18th Century
  British School 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Letter Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
• After Thomas Whitcombe (British,
  After Thomas Whitcombe (British, 1760-1824) "Capture of the Liguria, Aug 7th, 1798", "Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, Oct. 21st, 1805" and "Destruction of the French Fleet in Basque Roads, April 12th, 1809", trio of hand-colored engravings depicting naval battle scenes, 9" x 12-1/2", all engraved by T. Sutherland, published 1817 at 48 Strand, for J. Jenkins' naval achievements. Glazed and presented in white linen mats within contemporary burlwood frames.
• A Victorian sovereign, 1887
  A Victorian sovereign, 1887
• ENGRAVING - 18th century British
  ENGRAVING - 18th century British titled 'The Most Noble Charles Marquis Cornwallis' by Benj. Smith after Copley depicting the general whose surrender to Washington at Yorktown ended our Revolutionary War unframed SS: 17 1/4'' x 13 1/4'' condition: clip
• 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
• HENRY BOUQUET, BRITISH COLONIAL
  HENRY BOUQUET, BRITISH COLONIAL OFFICER, ADS, 1765 Henry Bouquet (1719-1766, Swiss-born soldier, Lt. Col. of the Royal American Regiment during French & Indian War) autograph document, signed, dated at New York, May 6, 1765; 4 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.; certifies that Anthony Gerrat was a soldier in the 1st Battalion of the Royal American Regiment, that despite his term of service being expired, he remained at Fort Le Boeuf and could not be discharged until his return to Lancaster in March; together with an engraved portrait.
• English School, 18th century.
  English School, 18th century. Portrait miniature of a gentleman in scarlet coat gouache on ivory, in brooch frame, 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.
• An 18th Century wood stay busk,
  An 18th Century wood stay busk, dated 1756 and with carved and engraved decoration/see illustration
• British School (18th century),
  British School (18th century), Portrait of a Woman, inscription in chalk verso attribut
• 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.
• 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.
• Four 17th and 18th century European
  Four 17th and 18th century European engravings (Schley, Moncornet, Berger, and Merian); Jakobus van der Schley (Dutch, 1715-1779), the cuckold suitor; Baltazar Moncornet (French, 1600-1668), country landscape with figures leading cattle and goats; Daniel Berger (German, 1744-1824), mystical lamp with Hebrew script above; Matthaus Merian (Swiss, 17th century), rustic scene with gent chopping wood. Largest: 4 1/2" x 6 1/4". Light glue discoloration to two.
• 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.
• British School (18th Century)
  British School (18th Century) "Heraldic Crests", suite of eight hand-colored copper engravings by Jacob, London, 1768, sight 11" x 7". Glazed, matted and presented in carved mahogany frames (eight pieces).
• British School, 17th/18th Century
  British School, 17th/18th Century Francis, 7th Lord Napier of Merchieston & Ettrick oil on canvas unsigned 51 x 40 inches.
• 1768 COLONIAL NEWSPAPER THE
  1768 COLONIAL NEWSPAPER THE BOSTON CHRONICLE1768 pre Revolutionary America newspaper, volume 1 number 15. Political and social subjects including letter from a clergyman to a lady in which he professes his affection and her response in the form of a strongly worded rebuke and a discussion ab out the French in New Orleans wanting to be under English rule instead of that of Spain. Overall approx. 8-1/2" L x 10-1/2" H. Some wear to edges, binding is split. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house.
• English School, 18th
  English School, 18th Century/Portrait of a Gentleman/half-length, wearing a brown coat and white stock/oil on canvas, 67cm x 53.5cm
• A collection of 7 lithographs of
  A collection of 7 lithographs of kings and queens of England dated 1784. Together with some anatomical drawings.
• English School, 18th
  English School, 18th Century/Portrait of a Society Lady/full length/watercolour on paper, 38.5cm x 30cm
• 1 vol. (Philadelphia
  1 vol. (Philadelphia 18th-Century Tory Newspapers.) Bound collection of 46 issues, supplements & extras: The Pennsylvania Ledger. Philadelphia, October 29, 1777 - November 12, 1777, December 3, 1777 - December 20, 1777, January 3, 1778 - January 14, 1778, January 21, 1778 - February 25, 1778, March 4, 1778 - March 14, 1778, March 21, 1778 - March 25, 1778, April 1, 1778 - April 18, 1778, April 29, 1778, May 2, 1778 - May 16, 1778. Supplements & extra supplements for Feb. 28, March 2 & March 5, 1778, postscript for March 11, 1778. Supplement for April 29, 1778. * The Royal Pennsylvania Gazette, April 7, 1778. Folio, all age-toned & lightly to moderately dampstained. Other condition issues: Oct. 29, 1777, first sheet defective, lacking bottom 1/2, 2nd sheet creased & occasionally chiped; Nov. 5, 1777, creased & repaired; Nov. 12, 1777, chipping to edges - small area with loss to text; Dec. 3, 1777, some chipping to edges - negligible loss of text; Dec. 6, 1777, small blister - some loss of text; Feb. 7, 1778, defective, 2 of 3 columns only; May 6, 1778, repair to second leaf - loss of text to upper 3rd of 3rd column; May 16, 1778, rather browned & dampstained. The Pennsylvania Ledger, a strongly Tory newspaper, was established with the Jan. 28, 1775 issue by James Humphteys, Jr. Publication was suspended with the issue of May 23, 1778, just before the evacuation of British troops from Philadelphia. The above group of newspapers contain: British accounts of Burgoyne's surrender; accounts of the Battles of Germantown & Brandywine; General George Washington's account of the Battle of Germantown; Washington's proclamation from Valley Forge; spurious letters from Washington to his wife & others; letter of Admiral Richard Howe to Benjamin Franklin & Franklin's long reply, "From a rebel paper"; the "Articles of Confederation..."; proclamations by General Howe & Joseph Galloway; Library Company & Philadelphia Contributionship notices & adverts; much more. ,000-