A few examples of appraisal values for
1770

• 1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
  1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
• ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY
  ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
• 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.
• Continental School late
  Continental School late 17th/early 18th c. "Parlay Before a Battle" oil on canvas unsigned 30 3/4 in. x 45 3/4 in. in a later frame.
• 1776 NORTH AMERICAN'S
  1776 NORTH AMERICAN'S ALMANACNorth American's Almanack from the year of our independence, 1776, during the first part of the Revolutionary War. Topics include the an account of the commencement of the hostilities between Great Britain and the United States, by Rev. William Gordo n. Published by Samuel Stearns of Massachusetts Bay and Printed by I. Thomas of Worchester. Measures 7" x 4". shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Twenty-nine painted cast lead
  Twenty-nine painted cast lead miniature soldiers some in American Revolutionary attire.
• 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")
• Dated 1775 brass scuttle. 19'' Ht.
  Dated 1775 brass scuttle. 19'' Ht.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. (American Revolutionary
  1 piece. (American Revolutionary War Newspaper.) The Pennsylvania Gazette and Weekly Advertiser. [Philadelphia], May 19, 1779. Folio, disbound. Some spotting, slightly toned. 4 pp., virtually full margin.
• 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
• 1797 WATERFORD HERALD
  1797 WATERFORD HERALD NEWSPAPERMentions Napoleon. Dated July 27, 1797. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• WALTER STEWART, AL ON TRAINING
  WALTER STEWART, AL ON TRAINING RECRUITS, 1777 Walter Stewart (1756-1796, Revolutionary War officer, in July, 1777, Col. commanding the PA Regt. of Foot) retained copy of a letter dated at Smith's Clove (Ramapo Valley) July 22, 1777, to Lt. Col. Lewis Farmer, ordering him to Philadelphia to take charge of new recruits, with instructions for training and equipping them; 2 1/4 pp., folio, 13 x 8 1/4 in.; endorsed by Stewart verso.
• late 17th Century English
  late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Young Ladyoil on canvas 58.5cm x 38cm (23" x 15")
• 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.
• 1 piece. (American Revolution.)
  1 piece. (American Revolution.) Broadside. (St. John, Samuel.) "American Taxation. Or The Spirit of Seventy-Six exemplified in a song written in the golden days which tried men's souls." [Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin], [1783]. Folio, 18 x 11 inches (457 x 279 mm) - sheet size; mostly minor chipping to edges, upper right corner torn away - well away from text. Expertly laid-down on acid-free tissue. Clean. Darkly printed on early wove paper. Thirty-six four line stanzas against British taxation of the American colonies. Evans 18174 ,000-3,000Unsold
• 17TH CENTURY. THE GLASS BLOWERS,
  17TH CENTURY. THE GLASS BLOWERS, OIL (Dutch, 17th century). Oil on panel, label with writing on verso, 10 1/4 x 6 1/2 in., framed.
• 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.
• NJ copper penny 1787 and an 1803
  NJ copper penny 1787 and an 1803 half-cent
• 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
• Continental School 17th Century
  Continental School 17th Century Three quarter portrait of a noblewoman. Oil on wood panel no signature found framed in a wide antique coved frame in black painted finish overall 30-3/4" x 24". Strip of textile has been applied vertically to the back of the panel probably to arrest a crack. Old stenciled auction numbers and partial sticker verso. The artwork is inscribed on the verso with white chalk "Rousuck" possibly E. J. Rousuck who was an Ohio native and former owner of Scott & Fowles a small New York art gallery that handled old master paintings.
• THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, JULY
  THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, JULY 18, 1768 Original issue of THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Vol. II, #25 (Philadelphia: John Goddard, July 11-18, 1768) large 4to, removed from a bound volume; containing proceedings of the Massachusetts legislature in protest of the Townshend Acts, specifically refusing Governor Bernard's demand that they disavow the Circular Letter issued the previous February; together with a defense of The College of New Jersey, various news bits, and interesting advertisements (including for runaway slaves and indentured servants). Printed on the first press constructed in North America, the weekly paper was a firm voice for American rights and independence. British authorities drove the paper out of business in 1774.
• Pennsylvania Chronicle September 21
  Pennsylvania Chronicle September 21 1767 with advertisement for "Property for sale in Virginia George Washington Trustee" and with advertisements by Cadwalader and Samuel Morris. 18.5"x11.75"
• A quantity of about eighteen
  A quantity of about eighteen historic documents many of the 17th. and 18th. c. and on vellum.
• 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.
• Continental School (late 17th/early
  Continental School (late 17th/early 18th c.) oil on copper portrait of a gentleman in armor 5" x 4". Provenance: The Collection of... ?
• A 17th Century brass slip top
  A 17th Century brass slip top spoon, marked to bowl
• 17TH CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL A
  17TH CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL A COACHING PARTY AT AN INN Oil on panel71cm x 104cm (28in x 41in)
• Anglo-Indian campaign d
  Anglo-Indian campaign d
• MASSACHUSETTS BAY REVOLUTIONARY WAR
  MASSACHUSETTS BAY REVOLUTIONARY WAR LOAN RECEIPTMassachusetts Bay Revolutionary War loan receipt, dated Febr. 1777 with a promise of 60 pounds upon the 2nd day of December 1779 with interest at six percent, signed H. Gardiner Treasurer and countersigned H. J. Hill and D. Jeffries , 7 1/2" x 6 3/4". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Light toning, signature is inked out.
• 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
• Continental, 17th/18th Century
  Continental, 17th/18th Century Capriccio with Figures oil on canvas 68 x 96 1/4 inches.
• 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.