- 2 pieces. Color Lithographs -
2 pieces. Color Lithographs - Philadelphia in The Civil War: "Interior View of The Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon... 1009 Ostego St., Philadelphia." Philadelphia: M.H. Traubel, 1862. Chromolithograph, 34 x 23 inches (863 x 584 mm); some creasing, tape residue in margins. * Queen, J. "Union Volunteer Refreshment Salon for Philadelphia." Philadelphia: T. Sinclairs, n.d. [1862]. Hand-colored lithograph, 21 x 27 1/4 inches (533 x 692 mm), image & text; heavily chipped along edges - just affecting text on lower edge, margins with heavy glue residue. Both framed.
- Three Philadelphia deeds, all manuscript
Three Philadelphia deeds, all manuscript documents on vellum, several signatures of prominent Philadelphians: John Morris "of the City of Philadelphia a free black man and Phillis his wife", deeding a 95 x 20 ft. plot of land on 8th Street in Philadelphia to George Smith, a Philadelphia cooper, for the sum of $235, dated August 16th, 1797, signed by John and Phillis Morris, witnessed by R. Whitehead, Jacob Weiss, Jr. (probably the son of Rev. War Col. Jacob Weiss), and Isaac Howell, 13-7/8 x 22-7/8 in., 1 x 1-1/2 in. trimmed loss ; John Donaldson, a Philadelphia merchant, deeding 20,000 acres of land in Virginia to Benjamin Wynkoop, a Philadelphia gentleman, for the sum of 120 pounds, dated June 21st, 1784, signed by John Donaldson, witnessed by Richard Mason, Peter Young, Samuel Wharton (1732-1800, Continental Congress delegate), and Will Adcock, 18 x 16 in.; Benjamin Wynkoop deeding the same 20,000 acres of land in Virginia purchased from John Donaldson to Levi Hollingsworth, a Philadelphia merchant, for the sum of 200 pounds, dated September 6th, 1784, signed by Benjamin Wynkoop, witnessed by Maurice Kennedy, B(?) Morgan, Levi Adams, Will Adcock, and William Rush, 16 x 16-3/8 in., 3/4 in. diameter loss affecting two signatures, loss at left margin ; all with multiple seals and docket information verso. Several illegible signatures, soiling, stains, creases, fading, curling and stiffening. Property of a Descendant of Anthony Morris of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPH "VOLUNTEER
HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPH "VOLUNTEER REFRESHMENT SALOON, SUPPORTED GRATUITOUSLY BY THE CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA, PA." 1861 19.5" X 23.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 29.5" X 32.5".HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPH "VOLUNTEER REFRESHMENT SALOON, SUPPORTED GRATUITOUSLY BY THE CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA, PA.", 1861, W. Boell, lithographer. Dimensions: 19.5" x 23.5" sight. Framed 29.5" x 32.5".
- Paper on linen colorful map of
Paper on linen colorful map of Philadelphia by J.L. Smith, showing various ward divisions to 1908, including Chestnut Hill, Roxborough, Cobbs Creek, etc., 14 1/4"h x 29 1/2"w
- [Slavery New York City] Manuscript
[Slavery New York City] Manuscript certificate of manumission by Philip Hone to his slave Charlotte February 23 1809 signed by Mayor DeWitt Clinton and P.C. Van Wyck Estimate $ 200-300
- THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IN THE
THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, ENGRAVED BY SAMUEL SEYMOUR, AFTER THOMAS BIRCHThe City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, engraved by Samuel Seymour, after Thomas Birch, sight: 20 1/3 x 24 1/2 in., frame: 35 x 38 in. Provenance: The Collection of a Philadelphia Family. Condition: Condition: "As-is" condition. Numerous tears and repaired tears; affixed to backing; unevenly stained/toned.
- 4 vols. Philadelphia & Pennsylvania
4 vols. Philadelphia & Pennsylvania - 19th-Century Description & Travel & C: Moore, James. History of The Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon. Philadelphia, 1866. 1st ed. 12mo, orig. gilt-pictorial green cloth; light edge wear. Frontis. Frontis. & title page slightly discolored by newspaper clipping. Sabin 50402. * Broadhead, L.W. The Delaware Water Gap: Its Scenery, Its Legends and Early History. Philadelphia: Sherman, 1870. 1st ed. 12mo, orig. terra-cotta cloth, gilt-lettered spine; scuffed, head of spine starting to chip away, upper 1/2 of spine starting to separate, corners rubbed, other light to moderate wear. Chromolithographic frontis. Slightly shaken. * Philadelphia and Its Environs, and The Railroad Scenery of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, (1875). Lg. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered green cloth; edge wear. Numerous wood-engraved illus. - frontis., full-page & text. Adverts. internally clean. * (Minor, Wm., Jr.) A History of The Schuylkill Fishing Company of The State in Schuylkill, 1732-1888. Philadelphia, 1889. 4to, orig. 3/4 green morocco & bds.; rubbed, joints & corners heavily rubbed. Plates. Some internal smudging.
- Colored map of Philadelphia by
Colored map of Philadelphia by J.H. Colton & Co. New York matted unframed. 13.5"x16.25"
- 1840 S.D.U.K. Map of Philadelphia,
1840 S.D.U.K. Map of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Map, SDUK (Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge), Philadelphia. Steel engraving with original hand outline. Image measures 14.75" x 11.75". Beautiful. In excellent condition. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowltown plan of Philadelphia. Shows streets, parks, notable buildings and institutions (listed in a numbered key) and railroad lines. Includes views of "The United States Bank" and " The Exchange". Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was formed in 1826 and published low cost maps with the goal of reaching a large market, while still maintaining high quality and precision.
- 1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving.
1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving. Serz, J. "Philadelphia." Philadelphia: E.W. Thomas & Son, n.d. [1860s]. 13 5/8 x 20 inches (346 x 508 mm) - image & text. Framed. View of Philadelphia from Camden at center with 18 border vignettes of Philadelphia architectural views. Very slightly toned, minor occasional foxing. Property of a Philadelphia Gentleman
- LARGE PHILADELPHIA WOOL SAMPLERLarge
LARGE PHILADELPHIA WOOL SAMPLERLarge Philadelphia wool sampler, dated 1864, wrought by Sarah Sweeny at St. Mary's Academy, 23" x 25", frame - 31 1/2" x 33 3/4".
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Condition:
Scattered staining. Some small losses to edges.
- 1 vol. Smedley, Samuel L. Smedley's
1 vol. Smedley, Samuel L. Smedley's Atlas of The City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1863. Folio, orig. morocco & cloth; worn & defective, spine gone, bdg. broken. With 22 (of 25) double-page & folded maps - lacking maps 2, 22, & 25. Map 1 split along center fold, several maps with tears along folds and/or chipping to edges. Contents mostly loose, title & prelims. chipped, ink stamp on title page. Sold with all faults.
- 1926 Reproduction map of Philadelphia,
1926 Reproduction map of Philadelphia, reading "1776 To the Citizens of Philadelphia this plan of the city and its environsis respectfully dedicated by the editor", original produced by PC Varle 1794, reading, "1926 compliments of The Colonial Trust Company Philadelphia, 28"L, 21"H, Water stains along bottom edge, areas of wrinkling and small creases, no visible tears or holes
- Lot. American 19th-Century Maps
Lot. American 19th-Century Maps - Philadelphia & Delaware: [Smedley, Samuel L.] [Smedley's Atlas of Philadelphia.] [Philadelphia], [1863]. 3 hand-colored lithographic fold. folio sheets only: Section 1; Section 8; Section 9. Tears along folds, other scattered defects. * Brees, D.G. Atlas of The State of Delaware. Philadelphia: Pomeroy & Beers, 1868. Folio, orig. bds., leather cover label; bdg. broken & defective. Incomplete: title page, pp. 1-23, 31, 41-88, 91-95. Includes most of the color maps. Contents loose & chipped at edges. Sold with all faults.
- 1 piece. Color Lithograph. Queen,
1 piece. Color Lithograph. Queen, J. "View of The Philadelphia Volunteer Refreshment Saloons." Philadelphia: T. Sinclair, 1861. 25 x 31 inches (635 x 787 mm). Mounted on bd., chipping in margins, occasional light dust soiling.
- 9 vols. (2 wrappers) Genealogy
9 vols. (2 wrappers) Genealogy & C: Proceedings of The Sesqui-Centennial... Descendants of Isaac and Ann Jackson... Harmony Grace, Chester, Co, Pa... 1875...with The Family Genealogy. Philadelphia, 1878. 8vo, orig. gilt & blind-stamped terra-cotta cloth; scuffed. Photo frontis.aged 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.
- 3 vols. Scharf, J. Thomas; Westcott,
3 vols. Scharf, J. Thomas; Westcott, Thompson. History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884. Philadelphia: L.H. Everts, 1884. 4to, 20th-Century red buckram. Plates, fold. maps., illus. & maps in text. Internally clean. Generally regarded as the most thorough history of Philadelphia. 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.
- (2) PHILADELPHIA CUT PAPER SILHOUETTE
(2) PHILADELPHIA CUT PAPER SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS(lot of 2) Framed American cut paper silhouettes, (one) with label for N. Joseph Englebert Art Shop, 257 South 11th St., Philadelphia, (one) with faintly embossed lettering under silhouette, (one) restored frame with fractured glass, approx 3.5"diam, overall: approx 5"diam *Provenance: The Veazey family was a prominent fixture of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The initial immigrant ancestor was John Veazey, who settled on two tracts of land in Cecil County in the late seventeenth century. Thomas Ward Veazey was born on January 31, 1774 at the family estate Cherry Grove to Edward (c.1730-1784) and Elizabeth [nee de Coursey] (c.1730-1791) Veazey. Thomas was orphaned at a young age, and would receive his education at Washington College, where he graduated in 1795. Thomas married three times to Sarah Worrell (Kent County, Maryland, d.1795), Mary Veazey (d.1810), and Mary Wallace (Elkton, Maryland, 1789-1867). He fathered eleven children. His political career began in 1808 when he served as a presidential elector for James Madison. He later served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1811 to 1812, relinquishing his seat in the General Assembly to participate in the War of 1812. During the conflict, he commanded militia forces defending Fredericktown in Cecil County, where the town was destroyed by fire during a British raid. After the war, he returned to Cherry Grove as a gentleman planter until in 1833, when he was chosen as a member of the Governor’s Council. In 1835, he was nominated as a candidate for governor, receiving fifty-three out of the seventy-six ballots cast. He was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Maryland on January 14, 1836 and would serve until 1839. His governorship weathered the constitutional crisis of 1837 and is remembered for its successful solution to the reapportionment crisis. His term would represent the last Whig Party administration to hold the Maryland governor’s office. He died on July 1, 1842 at Cherry Grove. This collection of historic items is offered through our consignor from the estate of Katherine Hartley Grauer [nee Craycroft] (1908-1997), great-granddaughter of Col. Thomas Ward Veazey.*
- BENJAMIN EASTBURN MAP OF PHILADEPHIA,
BENJAMIN EASTBURN MAP OF PHILADEPHIA, CA. 1776Benjamin Eastburn map of Philadelphia, ca. 1776 , after Nicholas Scull, Matthew Clarkson and Mary Biddle, inscribed Philadelphie, par Eastburn, Arpenteur Général de Pensilvanie A Paris Chez le Rouge Rue des Grande Augustine , with twenty-three numbered references at right column, 10 1/4" x 16". Provenance: A Chester County, Pennsylvania collection.
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Condition:
Creases, minor toning mainly to right third, not examined out of frame.
- 1 vol. Smedley, R.C. History of
1 vol. Smedley, R.C. History of The Underground Railroad in Chester and Neighboring Counties of Pennsylvania. Lancaster, Pa., 1883. First edition. 12mo, modern blue buckram. With frontis., 25 portraits, 2 full-page views. Scattered light foxing. A few cello-tape repairs.
- 3 vols. Scharf, J. Thomas; Westcott,
3 vols. Scharf, J. Thomas; Westcott, Thompson. History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884. Philadelphia: L.H. Everts, 1884. 4to, modern buckram. Frontispieces, plates, text illus. Internally clean.
- PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA NEEDLEWORK
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania silk on silk needlework sampler, dated 1791 , inscribed Elizabeth Ann Whiteside done in her 11th year, with trailing floral vine border, attributed to Ann Marsh's school in Philadelphia, 17 1/2" x 17". Provenance: Purchased from the Huber's at the East Side Show, 2005.
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Condition:
Light toning, small loss in center above name.
- PHILADELPHIA DELAWARE AVENUE NEAR
PHILADELPHIA DELAWARE AVENUE NEAR SPRUCE STREET IN 1840 BY JOHN STOBART (ENGLISH/AMERICAN 1929-). Limited edition print signed and numbered (53/950) lower right. Unloading cargo on a wharf. In a gilt frame 23''h. 271/2''w. John Stobart and Maritime Heritage Prints announced as of January 1 2011 they will no longer sell limited edition prints.
- 2 DEEDS ON VELLUM FOR PHILADELPHIA
2 DEEDS ON VELLUM FOR PHILADELPHIA REGIONca. 1772-1767; all situated along Delaware River, Philadelphia region: 1767 Tabitha Meyer & Adam Andreas to Joseph Thatcher & wife, Front St. Phila, 20 3/4"x 17 1/4", Condition: good; 1767 Adam Andreas Estate to Tabitha Meyer, at same property as prior, 28 3/4"x 30 1/2", Condition: fold crease separation
- 1 vol. (Philadelphia Property
1 vol. (Philadelphia Property Atlas.) Atlas of The City of Philadelphia..., 11th-15th Wards. Philadelphia: G.W. Bromley, 1886. Folio, orig. morocco & cloth; worn & rubbed, spine defective, covers detached. With double-page index map & 22 double-page color maps. Title page detached, some chipping to front matter. Maps slightly toned. Ex-library, maps unmarked. Delaware to Schuylkill Rivers, Vine to Poplar Streets.
- CIVIL WAR-ERA PHILA. PHOTO ALBUM,
CIVIL WAR-ERA PHILA. PHOTO ALBUM, LINCOLN, GRANTCivil War-era photograph album, Miller & Burlock, Philadelphia, retailed by McAllister Brother, 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, highlights include: Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, Major General William Tecumseh Sherman, Rev. John C. Backus, along with other family photographs, worn binding, cover detached but present, lacking spine cover, approx 5.75"h, 4"w, 1.5"d, 0.75lbs *Provenance: The Veazey family was a prominent fixture of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The initial immigrant ancestor was John Veazey, who settled on two tracts of land in Cecil County in the late seventeenth century. Thomas Ward Veazey was born on January 31, 1774 at the family estate Cherry Grove to Edward (c.1730-1784) and Elizabeth [nee de Coursey] (c.1730-1791) Veazey. Thomas was orphaned at a young age, and would receive his education at Washington College, where he graduated in 1795. Thomas married three times to Sarah Worrell (Kent County, Maryland, d.1795), Mary Veazey (d.1810), and Mary Wallace (Elkton, Maryland, 1789-1867). He fathered eleven children. His political career began in 1808 when he served as a presidential elector for James Madison. He later served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1811 to 1812, relinquishing his seat in the General Assembly to participate in the War of 1812. During the conflict, he commanded militia forces defending Fredericktown in Cecil County, where the town was destroyed by fire during a British raid. After the war, he returned to Cherry Grove as a gentleman planter until in 1833, when he was chosen as a member of the Governor’s Council. In 1835, he was nominated as a candidate for governor, receiving fifty-three out of the seventy-six ballots cast. He was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Maryland on January 14, 1836 and would serve until 1839. His governorship weathered the constitutional crisis of 1837 and is remembered for its successful solution to the reapportionment crisis. His term would represent the last Whig Party administration to hold the Maryland governor’s office. He died on July 1, 1842 at Cherry Grove. This collection of historic items is offered through our consignor from the estate of Katherine Hartley Grauer [nee Craycroft] (1908-1997), great-granddaughter of Col. Thomas Ward Veazey.*
- 1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithographic
1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithographic Linen-Backed Fold. Map. Scott & Moore, pub. "Scott's Map of The Consolidated City, Philadelphia." (Philadelphia), 1855. 68 x 76 inches (1727 x 1930 mm). Occasional separations along folds, upper right corner chipped - with loss to ornament only, minor dampstaining to corner, very slightly dusty. Some discoloration to linen verso.
- RARE PHILADELPHIA SILK ON GAUZE
RARE PHILADELPHIA SILK ON GAUZE MAP SAMPLERRare Philadelphia silk on gauze map sampler, dated 1791 , worked by Helena West, depicting North and South America within a delicate floral garland surround, 21 1/2" x 21 1/2". Provenance: Purchased in 1975.
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Condition:
A couple small holes top right. Some loss to latitude and longitude lines. Minor staining. Not examined out of frame. No additional provenance.
- 2 vols. Laws of The Commonwealth
2 vols. Laws of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Hall and Sellers, 1797, 1793. Vols. I & II, published by Alexander James Dallas. Folio, contemp. calf; rubbed & worn, re-backed in modern cloth. Some darkening & light foxing, new endpapers. Early owner's ink signature at head of title pages.
- 1 vol. (Philadelphia Atlas.) Smedley,
1 vol. (Philadelphia Atlas.) Smedley, Samuel L. Smedley's Atlas of The City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1862. Folio, orig. morocco & cloth; worn & defective, chipped & affected by damp. With additional chromolithographic title page dated 1860, fold. index map + 25 colored maps (most double-page, several fold.). Text & maps linen-backed, maps 1-6 & 18-25 creased & darkened at bottom corners, maps 7-17 creased & dampstained at bottom corners, heavy creasing to center fold of map 11, other scattered creasing, a few maps with small fissures, very infrequent small abrasions, many maps with unobtrusive faint red ink annotations. The first complete Philadelphia atlas. Le Gear L-
- Lot. Philadelphia Views - Hand-Colored
Lot. Philadelphia Views - Hand-Colored Mounted Engravings, ca. 1840-1870. 4to & smaller, bright & clean. In custom 1/4 brown morocco & cloth box, gilt-lettered & richly gilt-paneled spine.
- PHILADELPHIA WOOL ON LINEN NEEDLEWORK
PHILADELPHIA WOOL ON LINEN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERPhiladelphia wool on linen needlework sampler, ca. 1835, inscribed Susan Rebecca Painter's work done in the 14th year of her age , with wide floral border, 19 1/2" x 21 1/4".
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Condition:
Sporadic losses, tears to background, toning. Inscription on verso lists family of the maker being from Germantown. Not glued down.
- HANDCOLORED LITHO - Rare Handcolored
HANDCOLORED LITHO - Rare Handcolored Lithograph 'Philadelphia Viewed from Camden' 1850 New York published by Smith Bros. & Company depicting the distant city before it expanded into the surrounding hills the Camden piers and first custom house in for
- 3 DEEDS ON VELLUMca. 1829-1870;
3 DEEDS ON VELLUMca. 1829-1870; 1829 sheriff sale document by Sheriff Jacob Strenbeck for Estate of Albert King for "Derham Boat Tavern" on Front St., Phila.; 1843 printed heading for sale of lot in Roxborough Twp., Schuylkill River by Joseph Davis & Jesse Dewees with tract map along Philadelphia & Norristown Railway; 1871 printed heading for ground and wharf along Schuylkill River in Philadelphia for Susan Erwin Estate to James Voydes and wife; 23"-28"x 19 1/2"x 30"; Condition: all good
- 1 vol. (Philadelphia Property
1 vol. (Philadelphia Property Atlas.)Atlas of The City of Philadelphia..., 23rd & 35th Wards.Philadelphia: G.W. Bromley, 1894. Folio, orig. morocco & cloth; spine defective, cover detached. With double-page color index map & 29 double-page color maps. Title page creased, toned & chipped at edges, some toning & chipping to front matter. Maps generally clean & bright. Northeast Philadelphia, Frankford, & the northern River Wards.
- 1 vol. Eddowes, Ralph. Sermons
1 vol. Eddowes, Ralph. Sermons Delivered before The First Society of Unitarian Christians in The City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia: Abraham Small, 1817. 12mo, orig. bds.; spine worn, bdg. starting to break. Untrimmed. Former ownership signatures of Sarah Davis on title-page & front fly. American Imprints 40724 (locating 4 copies) 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.