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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.
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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.
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Hand-colored map c.1775 "Vue de
Hand-colored map c.1775 "Vue de Boston" Grave par Francois Xau Habermann. 14.25"x19"
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Five French miniature watercolor
Five French miniature watercolor portraits early 20th c. Provenance: The Estate of Virginia Whitely Thornton York Pennsylvania. ?
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA MAP OF
REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA MAP OF AMERICA. Carte Nouvelle de l'Amerique Angloise. Augsbourg: Matthieu Albert Lotter 1776. Handcolored engraving on laid paper. Imperfections. 23 1/2''h. 19 1/4''w. (sight) matted and framed 28 1/2''h. 24 1/4''w. Some foxing and toning marginal damage/losses fold lines.
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John Joseph Henry (1758-1811),
John Joseph Henry (1758-1811), American AN ACCURATE AND INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE HARDSHIPS AND SUFFERINGS OF THAT BAND OF HEROES, WHO TRAVERSED THE WILDERNESS IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC IN 1775 AN ACCURATE AND INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE HARDSHIPS AND SUFFERINGS OF THAT BAND OF HEROES, WHO TRAVERSED THE WILDERNESS IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC IN 1775
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An Impartial History of the late
An Impartial History of the late Revolution in France, 2 vols, London 1794; A Letter on the Genius and Disposition of the French Government, including a View of the Taxation of the French Empire, by an American Recently Returned from Europe, London 1810 and Coelebs, In Search of a Wife, 2 vols, London 1808
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(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.
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Jean-Jacques Scherrer (1855-1916
Jean-Jacques Scherrer (1855-1916 French) M. Duval d' Esprememil Confronted by the Mayor of Paris French Revolutionary Scene
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THE ART JOURNAL FOR 1875, PUBLISHED
THE ART JOURNAL FOR 1875, PUBLISHED BY D. APPLETON AND CO., NEW YORKThe Art Journal for 1875, Published by D. Appleton and Co., New York,
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A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV PAINTED
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV PAINTED SILHOUETTES Dated 1835; standing gentleman and lady with extensive bronzing, 5 1/2 x 9 in., in period ebonized and gilt wood frames.
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Hand-colored map "Vue de Boston"
Hand-colored map "Vue de Boston" c.1775 Grave par Francis Xau Habemann. 13.25"x18.25"
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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.
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Lot of two Pre Civil War
Lot of two Pre Civil War Daguerreotypes; one with man in stovepipe hat, the other Dated 1854, both also illegibly identified on inner case lining.
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1815 MAP OF THE UNITED STATES,
1815 MAP OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDINGLouisiana. Published by Riley, New York. Black and white. Shows fading and discoloration, some creasing. Modern frame, UV glass. Sight size 16 1/2" x 18 1/2", overall 24" x 27 1/2".
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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
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SIX BRITISH OR CONTINENTAL SCHOOL
SIX BRITISH OR CONTINENTAL SCHOOL SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS(18th/19th century)
Five Portraits of Men and One of a Woman, one inscribed bottom "Ed _ 95" and verso "Bailly Maire de Paris/1789.", all ink on gilt; each in period frame, 4-3/8 x 3-3/4 in. to 5-1/4 x 4-7/8 in.
Note: Jean Sylvain Bailly was the Mayor of Paris from 1789-1790. He was executed on November 12, 1793 by guillotine during the Reign of Terror.
Condition:
slight loss to gilt, wear to frames; one oval frame with crack to top right; one oval frame with loss to back bottom right
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1 vol. Brissot de Warville,
1 vol. Brissot de Warville, J(acques) P(ierre). New Travels in The United States of America, Performed in 1788. London: for J.S. Jordan, 1792. First English-language edition. 8vo, contemp. 1/2 calf & marbled bds., gilt-ruled & lettered spine; scuffed, joints, spine ends & edges rubbed, joints tender but holding. Minor internal spotting. A leading figure during the French Revolution, Brissot came to The United States just before The Revolution to select a suitable place to establish a settlement of persons determined to abandon despotic France. Howes B-784, "A favorable view of America, attracting to its shores many Europeans"; Sabin 8027 Unsold
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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) J. BURGH;
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) J. BURGH; Political Disquisitions (Philadelphia: R. Bell and W. Woodhouse, 1775) Vol. III only, 8vo, full sheep. Volume chiefly concerns civil society and manners, but also a section on freedom of the press and a long conclusion dealing with the rights of citizens against an oppressive government. The list of subscribers includes Washington, Jefferson, and many members of the Continental Congress.
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(MAP) LE ROGUE Theatre de la Guerre
(MAP) LE ROGUE Theatre de la Guerre en Amerique Paris: le Rouge 1777. Engraved map hand-colored in outline no. 61 and manuscript title (verso). A fine Revolutionary War period map featuring an engraved vignette of Niagra Falls insets of the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River Valley. Crease to center with some reinforcement; watermarked. Framed. 29 x 25 2/3 inches.
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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''.
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FIRST EDITION OF RARE REVOLUTIONARY
FIRST EDITION OF RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAP"Carte Nouvelle des Possessions Angloises en Amérique dressée pour l'intellegence de la guerre, Paris 1777, Maurille Antoine Moithey, engineer". Translation: New map of the English possessions in America created for the war intelligence, Paris...". Detailed historical, topographical and military notes outlining the British Colonies and neighboring regions. The map includes a large inset map depicting the Pacific French trade routes to the new world from Europe. English Forts and settlements are detailed. Measuring, 19 1/4" x 27 1/4". In very good condition, archival framing. We can provide high resolution photos.
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* (AMERICANA) DE ABBEVILLE JEAN
* (AMERICANA) DE ABBEVILLE JEAN IGNACE Etat present de la Pensilvanie. [Paris:] s.n. 1756. Small 8vo full mottled calf marbled endpapers. First edition of this rare contemporary source on the history of Pennsylvania during the French and Indian war. With fold-out map. Edge of map curled; some light loss to spine ends; otherwise very good.
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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.
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Gazette Nationale, 3 vols, folio,
Gazette Nationale, 3 vols, folio, Paris (newspaper, French Revolution) 22.7.1794 - 2-.3.1795/ 21.3.1795 - 21.7.1795 (heavily wormed/stained)/ 23.7.1795 - 19.3.1796 (some worm damage in this volume)
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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.
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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.
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RARE BROADSIDE AFTER THE BATTLES OF
RARE BROADSIDE AFTER THE BATTLES OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD DATED JUNE 5, 1775 4.75" X 7.75". FRAMED 14" X 17". FOLDER 11.5" X 9.25".RARE BROADSIDE AFTER THE BATTLES OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD, Dated June 5, 1775, Signed in print by Henry Remsen, urging for the election of Son of Liberty and patriot firebrand Isaac Sears to the New York Provincial Congress. Printed by John Holt prior to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Includes a Raab Collection portfolio folder containing a double-sided document with additional information. Dimensions: 4.75" x 7.75". Framed 14" x 17". Folder 11.5" x 9.25". Provenance: Purportedly owned by Henry Remsen and passed down through his descendants.Raab Collection.
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AN IMPARTIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR
AN IMPARTIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR IN AMERICA...between Great Britain and her Colonies... , by Edmund Burke (1729-1797), London: Printed for R. Faulder, 1780, with folding frontispiece map, 13 engraved portrait plates including Washington, Franklin, Hancock, Arnold, Samuel Adams, Howe, and others, bound in later three quarter red leather over marbled boards, gilt lettering and decoration to spine, four raised bands, marbled boards and endpapers, teg, Howes B975, Sabin 34375
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Condition:
light wear to extremities, light scuffs to leather, some offsetting to plates, missing preliminaries; map with some light staining and foxing, and 2-1/2 inch tear at right edge, small separation near "E" in "Ocean"
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NEWS OF AMERICAN UNREST IN THE
NEWS OF AMERICAN UNREST IN THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE WITH SUPPLEMENT (London, 1774), considerable space is given to an "Account of the Rise of Ill-Humour in America," which describes meetings being held throughout the colonies regarding taxes, loyalties, and tea. A Rhode Island paper goes so far as to encourage the colonies to unite against the British with the slogan "Join or Die!" The "Supplement to the Gentleman's Magazine: for the Year 1774" reviews Edmund Burke's speech in Parliament regarding American taxation and outlines the proceedings of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
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att. Thomas Sully (1783-1872) Genre
att. Thomas Sully (1783-1872) Genre Sceneoil on canvas laid on board unsigned depicting a young man appealing to two young woman all figures in Renaissance style dress painted in a feigned oval and presented in a later frame.SS 18 x 15.75 in.; DOA 23.25 x 20.75 in.Private collection Richmond VA
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1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
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TWO RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA
TWO RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA PUBLICATIONS 1776 7.75” X 5”.TWO RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA PUBLICATIONS, 1776, "Civil Prudence, Recommended to the Thirteen United Colonies of North-America. A Discourse, Shewing That it is in the Power of Civil Prudence to prevent or cure State Distempers, and to make an industrious, wealthy, and flourishing People; -- Also, to preserve the Balance of Trade, with a replenishing Indraught of Money in any Country, and how it may be done; holding forth the immense Benefits to be obtained by a good Regulation of Trade, and the State-ruining Consequences of the contrary." Norwich, Conn.: Printed and sold by Judah P. Spooner (1748-1807), 1776. Wraps. Incomplete, ends at page 52. Also includes "Common Sense". Missing its title page and ends at page 56. Incomplete. Dimensions: 7.75" x 5".
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1855 Canvaswork probably
1855 Canvaswork probably American, Mary Queen of Scots relinquishing her crown to the guards and court officials before her execution, signed at bottom on faux eglomisé mat "Jane F. Eggert. 1855", wool and silk on canvas, 44-1/2 x 37-1/2 in. (sight); probably original wood frame,
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THE UNITED STATES: 1776-1846 AT ONE
THE UNITED STATES: 1776-1846 AT ONE VIEWThe United States: 1776-1846 At One View. New York: H. Phelps, 1846. Hand-colored lithograph of a variety of statistics related to the United States, including populations, canals, railroads, steam boat routes, mountains, and more. 22 x 30”. Light foxing and creasing particularly at margins. B.
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Voyages en Syrie et en Egypte,
Voyages en Syrie et en Egypte, pendant les années 1783, '84 et '85 Paris, Courcier, 1807, 1807. 2 vols. Vol. one with 2 maps and 2 folding views, (2) -472 pp., 2 views folded and 1 foldout map. Full burl leather, marbled end papers and edges, original binding. Decorated spines and with leather title and tome inserts. French text. Each apprx 8-1/4"T.