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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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(COLONIAL CHARTERS) Charters of the
(COLONIAL CHARTERS) Charters of the British Colonies in America. London: J. Almon n.d. (c. 1774) Thin 8vo rebound in fine modern calf stamped in blind with gilt titles to leather spine label renewed endpapers. Second edition of the first collected edition of the colonial charters. Edges of title page rebacked; lacking first and last blanks; some light brownspotting.
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COLONIAL SCHOOLoil on canvas;
COLONIAL SCHOOLoil on canvas; relined; 27 x 17 1/4 inches; 33 x 23 1/2 inches frame Condition:
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TWO COLONIAL AMERICAN INDENTURES
TWO COLONIAL AMERICAN INDENTURES - BOTH GERMANTOWN COLUMBIA COUNTY NEW YORK Circa 1750. Framed.
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Map of Colonial America Carte
Map of Colonial America Carte Nouvelle de L'Amerique Angloise… by Matthieu Albert Lotter, Augsburg, circa 1776, from Lotter's Atlas Geographique, showing the Atlantic seaboard from Canada to Florida with the 13 original colonies filled in and outlined in hand color, on wove paper, 23-3/4 x 19-1/4 in. (sight), modern wood frame,
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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.
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1733 COLONIAL LAND GRANTFramed
1733 COLONIAL LAND GRANTFramed Colonial America, Massachusetts Bay Colony land grant, 1733 from John Hill to his sons, signed by Edward Goddard. Dimensions: 15.25"h x 12.25"w; (overall) 16.5"h x 14"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Condition:
Vertical and horizontal creases secondary to prior folding. Toning. Scattered minor discolorations. Glass on verso broken. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
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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.
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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.
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Colonial School, early 20th
Colonial School, early 20th Century/South Africa/Table Mountain beyond the port, numerous boats and an English yacht in the harbour/inscribed 'Cape Town'/watercolour on a bamboo leaf, 3cm x 15cm
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3 vols. Edwards, Bryan: The
3 vols. Edwards, Bryan: The History, Civil and Commercial, of The British Colonies in The West Indies. London: John Stockdale, 1794. 2 vols. Second edition. 4to, contemp. tan calf, gilt-ruled spine, morocco spine labels; scuffed, spines & extremities rubbed, joints stressed - covers starting to detach. With 9 maps (3 fold.) & 7 plates (incl. frontispieces). Scattered light foxing, occasional marginal dampstaining, minor cellotape & other repairs to versos of first fold maps. Sabin 21901. * An Historical Survey of The French Colony in The Island of St. Domingo. London: John Stockdale, 1797. First edition. 4to, contemp. tree calf, spine gilt; spine & extremities rubbed, front cover detached. Lacking map. Sabin 21894. This work as also issued in 1801 as the 3rd vol. of the first title in this lot.
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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.
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FOUR ARTIFACT DISPLAYS ILLUSTRATING
FOUR ARTIFACT DISPLAYS ILLUSTRATING TRADES IN COLONIAL CHARLESTON Discovered during a renovation of "The Dale- Brewton - Pinckney House," 73 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1716, included are shoemaker's leather, 1800s pipes, hardware and blacksmith items, all with corresponding descriptive framed sheets, presented in custom shadow box frames under antique style seeded glass.
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REV. WAR PATRIOT/TURNCOAT: ANDREW
REV. WAR PATRIOT/TURNCOAT: ANDREW ALLEN DS, 1771 Andrew Allen (1740-1825, Colonial Attorney General of PA, Colonel in the Pennsylvania Line, fled to Britain in 1776) partial ADS, an indictment against one William Grothouse of Northampton Co. for an unspecified crime, December, 1773; endorsed by John Hays, foreman of the grand jury. Appearing as 1 quarto page, consisting of the first 8 and last 3 lines of the original document, carefully joined.
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AMERICAN SCHOOL. (19th century).
AMERICAN SCHOOL. (19th century). PORTRAIT OF COLONIAL WOMAN oil on canvas - Framed 30 1/2 in. x 24 3/4 in.
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18th century Charleston
18th century Charleston engraving, South Carolina, "An Exact Prospect of Charlestown, the Metropolis of the Province of South Carolina", panoramic view by William Toms, after Bishop Roberts, second edition (1779), originally published in The London Magazine , June 1762, uncolored, on laid paper, 8 x 20-1/4 in. (sight); modern wood frame. Folds and creases, minor smudges, toning, areas of foxing, possible restorations, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions. David Stockwell Antiques, Willmington, Delaware, 1972
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American Colonial Mahogany High
American Colonial Mahogany High Chest, third quarter 18th century, in the Queen Anne taste, probably Massachusetts, in two parts, the upper section of bonnet-top form, with an upper fan-carved drawer flanked by a pair of shaped drawers over a graduated bank of four drawers, the drawers flanked by fluted pilasters, the base with a wide drawer over a band of three drawers, the center drawer with a shell-carved face, the skirt with three flattened arches and a pair of drop finials, the cabriole legs with shell-carved knees and pad feet, h. 89", w. 44-1/2", d. 23".
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A COLONIAL MAP, "AMERIQUE
A COLONIAL MAP, "AMERIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE," PARIS, CIRCA...A COLONIAL MAP, "Amerique Septentrionale," PARIS, CIRCA 1783, hand colored engraving on paper, attributed as a third edition, sixth impression French printing of The Mitchell Map, published by cartographer and geographical engineer to King Louis XV, George-Louis le Rouge (German/French 1712-1790), originally compiled by Dr. John Mitchell (American 1711-1768) with contribution by M. Hawkins (active 1776-1792), "...avec les routes, Distances en miles, villages et establishments François et Anglois," the upper left with view of, "Nouvelle Carte de la Baye d'Hudson et de Labrador," in the lower right a rococo figural title cartouche with colonial architecture, a bay surrounds a double masted schooner, the shoreline filled with strapped wooden barrels, a waterfall frames the New England scene, while two busy putti collect clams or scallops, below a snarling beaver bears his teeth, crouching on a mossy grotto scroll whereupon a prayerful male kneels gazing upward at the right of a seated female personification who wears a pearl necklace with emerald cut gemstone pendant and grasps a recurve bow, gesturing to her heart, and at her back a quiver of arrows and stalks of corn flanked by coconut trees rise above the personifications of North America, a French shield upheld in the arms of cherubs among billowing clouds; the whole with detailed notes of boundary and territory changes, referencing old maps, various tribes, indigenous and settler skirmishes, the limitations of known lands, mountain ranges, and a legend lists cities with capitals, towns, indigenous forts and villages, military fortifications, fortified colonies, religious establishments, common travel routes, water rapids, and dessert villages; the whole overlaid with latitudinal and longitudinal lines, with two compass roses. 53" x 76 1/2" Note: A note in the map indicates the use of a copy of this map in the Treaty of Paris 1783, which formally ended the American Revolutionary War, and acknowledged the United States' existence as free, sovereign, and independent states. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition:
Paper joined, trimmed, fading of hand color, some stains, foxing spots, bucking, backed or affixed, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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A Colonial Twenty Shilling Note,
A Colonial Twenty Shilling Note, ca. 1776 Mounted between two pieces of lucite for viewing of both sides without handling, printed by James Adams, 1776, signed on the reverse and numbered, approx. 3-1/8" x 2-3/4", with the lucite approx. 4-1/4" x 3-1/4".
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HOMANN HEIRS, BRITISH COLONIES MAP,
HOMANN HEIRS, BRITISH COLONIES MAP, 1745Homann Heirs (German, 1702-1848), Dominia Anglorum in America Septentrionali Specialibus Mappis Londini primum a Mollio..., 4 maps. New England; Chesapeake; Carolinas & Florida; Nova Scotia, from Atlas Geographicus Maior, Nuremberg, 1745, Herman Moll (1688-1745), engraver, hand colored. Overall framed size is 29" x 31". Good condition and nicely framed with some wear including closed tears and discolorations. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
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NJ-177 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL CURRENCY
NJ-177 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL CURRENCY 3/25/1776 Popular Three shilling note from NJ in XF/AU solid condition. Using red and black inks with SN 34696 and strong signatures from Robert Smith, Jonathan Pearce and John Smythe. Excellent condition from March 25, 1776
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1749 GREAT BRITAIN FARTHING Fine or
1749 GREAT BRITAIN FARTHING Fine or better and mostly made for colonial use in North America.
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JOHN MARSHALL'S AMERICAN COLONIAL
JOHN MARSHALL'S AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY Marshall, John. A History of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America From Their Settlement, to the Commencement of That War Which Terminated in Their Independence. (Philadelphia: Abraham Small, 1824), octavo (9 in.), full calf with gilt title plate on spine, marbled endpapers.
This book was originlly bought from Charlotte, NC bookseller Daniel Gould according to his plate on the inside top board. A second owner notes on a detached flyleaf that he acquired the book in 1835.
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COLONIAL PORTRAIT Colonial Portrait
COLONIAL PORTRAIT Colonial Portrait of Charlotte Coffin, 1782, oil on canvas laid to cradled panel, found in Newburyport, Mass; she is depicted in blue pelisse with ruffled lace trim, a rose in the bow at her breast, her hair is braided and she smiles wistfully, in replica Colonial frame with gilt liner, SS: 35 1/2" x 28 3/4", OS: 42 1/2" x 35 3/4". Restored by Olivier of Boston in 1954, scattered retouching in background and dress, rubs at bottom.
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1 vol. Marshall, John. A History
1 vol. Marshall, John. A History of The Colonies Planted by The English on The Continent of North America. Philadelphia: Abraham Small, 1824. First edition thus. 8vo, contemp. sheep; scuffed & occasionally rubbed. Some internal toning & scattered light foxing. Howes M-
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SPANISH COLONIAL SCHOOL:
SPANISH COLONIAL SCHOOL: CHRISToil on canvas laid down on canvas; unsigned; 17 1/4 x 13 inches; 21 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches frame Condition:
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FRAMED CREWELWORK - Portrait of a
FRAMED CREWELWORK - Portrait of a Colonial New England House Flanked by Trees in wool on linen early 19th c. in molded and pressed wood frame mounted over padding SS: 16 1/2'' x24 1/2'' OS: 23 1/2'' x 31 1/2'' exposed tack holes across top minor fadin
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19th Century English
19th Century English School/Colonial Port, Possibly St. Kitts/with drunken sailors to the foreground/oil on canvas, 27cm x 67cm
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19TH C. IVORY MINIATURE PAINTING OF
19TH C. IVORY MINIATURE PAINTING OF A COLONIAL BRITISH WOMAN IN INDIAN COSTUME A Lovely Young Red-haired Blue-eyed Lady in Mughal dress, translucent white silk with gold trim, displaying large gold and emerald hoop earrings, necklace, rings, holding a golden whisk, seated in front of a drape with landscape having triple domed building in the background, oil on ivory, unsigned, in 1880s vintage worn blue velvet frame having gilt liner, under domed glass, OS: 7 1/2" x 6 3/4", SS: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4", painting is good.
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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.
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1771 AMERICAN COLONIAL
1771 AMERICAN COLONIAL EMBROIDERED SAMPLER TEXTILE United States,Dated 1771Decorated with a delicate border in each corner surrounding a central image of a wood arm chair with caption "Old Arm Chair" below.
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COTTON FABRIC PRINTED WITH COLONIAL
COTTON FABRIC PRINTED WITH COLONIAL TRADING SCENEFabric Panel “ William Penn’s Treaty with the Indians”
Cotton, plain weave; copperplate and block printed
Adapted from engraving by John Hall (English, 1739-1797)
Published by John Boyd (English, 1719-1804) in London 1775
After painting by Benjamin West (American, 1738-1826) dating from 1771
England
38 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (frame).
Condition
Minor wear, apparently in good condition. Not examined out of frame
Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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18th century map, eastern United
18th century map, eastern United States, "Virginia Marylandia et Carolina, in America Septentrionali, Brittanorum industria exclutae…" by Johann Baptist Homann, originally published in Homann's Atlas Novus , Nuremberg, Germany, 1714, showing New York southward to the Carolinas, fictional "Apalache Lacus" pictured lower left, ornate title cartouche lower right showing British merchants with trade goods, Native Americans, wild animals, tobacco and drying shed, hand-colored engraving on laid paper, 19-3/4 x 23 in. (page); modern wood frame. Laid down on acidic card, foxing, toning, stains, fading, trimmed including plate marks, ink inscriptions in title cartouche, other pencil and ink inscriptions; frame with abrasions. Estate of the Late Nathan and Mary Anne McCarley, Asheville, North Carolina.
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COLONIAL STYLE PORTRAIT OF A
COLONIAL STYLE PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN United States,20th Century Depicts a gentleman with coifed hair dressed in a high collared shirt and navy blue suit jacket.
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A quantity of historic documents
A quantity of historic documents including 18th century items on the cruelties of the slave trade medical treatment for George III timber supplies to the Navy French puzzle writing etc.
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Map of America after Joannis
Map of America after Joannis Janssonius Amsterdam circa 1630 NOVA ANGLIA NOVVM BELGIUM ET VIRGINIA (Nova Scotia to Virginia) colored engraving framed paper size: H18'' W24'' 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.