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THE KINGS SPEECH

• GLORIOUS REVOLUTION PRINTED
  GLORIOUS REVOLUTION PRINTED BROADSIDE, 1688 King William II; "The Prince of Orange His Speech, In Defence of the Protestant Religion" (London: G. K., 1688) 1 p. folio. Intended to portray William's ongoing coup against James II as a noble action in defense of the Protestant faith against the tyranny of the English Catholic king.
• 1 vol. English Commonwealth Period
  1 vol. English Commonwealth Period Imprints: (Cromwell, Oliver.) His Highness Speech to The Parliament in The Painted Chamber, at Their Dissolution,... January, 1654. London: Henry Hills, 1654[5]. Sm. 4to, 19th-Century 1/2 calf & marbled bds.; scuffed, joints & extremities rubbed. Some internal dampstaining. Wing C-7170D. Bound with: (_ _.) A Declaration of His Highness by The Advice of Council,... Reasons... Securing The Peace of The Commonwealth... London: Henry Hills and John Field, 1655. Sm. 4to. Some internal dampstaining. Thomason E-1065[1]. Also bound with: Fiennes, Lord Nathaniel. The Speech of... Made before his Highnesse and both Houses of Parliament:... 27th of January, 1658. 4to. Some dampstaining. All trimmed - a few heads shaved close. Wing F-.
• [QUEEN VICTORIA] The Principal
  [QUEEN VICTORIA] The Principal Speeches and Addresses of his Royal Highness the Prince Consort. Estimate:$400-$600
• Edward Duke of Windsor TNS King's
  Edward Duke of Windsor TNS King's Farewell 2pp 6.5 x 9.5 in. on heavy paper. Souvenir from Edward's abdication. Signed by Edward / Duke of Windsor at the bottom of the first page. Other copies have appeared on the market signed on the second page. The speech has also been printed on silk scarves and recordings were available (78rpm). Edward (1894 - 1972) was popular as Prince of Wales and King of England if only for slightly less than a year in the latter role. He abdicated the throne as Edward VIII on December 10 1936 and the following day addressed the people: ...[U]ntil now it has not been constitutionally possible for me to speak. A few hours ago I discharged by last duty as King and Emperor ... I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King ... without the help and support of the woman I love and I want you to know that the decision I have made has been mine and mine alone.... The other person most dearly concerned has tried... to persuade me to take a different course. He declared his allegiance to his brother and said that his brother's competence aided in making his decision since George could step into the position seamlessly. Edward and Wallis married when her second divorce became final and remained together for 35 years until his death in 1972. Condition: Excellent.
• 1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving.
  1 piece. Hand-Colored Engraving. Rothermel, P.F. after. "Patrick Henry Delivering His Celebrated Speech in The House of Burgesses, Virginia, A.D. 1765." N.p., [ca. 1850]. 24 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches (615 x 445 mm) - image & text. Later color. Possible restrike.
• A number of historic
  A number of historic proclamations and other documents of the years 1659 to 1715 including the taking and subsequent execution of Lord Monmouth after the rebellion of 1685 proclamations after the treaty of Breda 1667 details of the court which sentenced Charles I in 1648 and a later court sentencing after the Jacobite rebellion in 1715.
• An engraved silver counter, James I
  An engraved silver counter, James I and Charles Prince of Wales, perhaps by Simon van de Passe, c.1616, bust of James wearing a broad-brimmed hat with jewel, 'GIVE THY IUDGEMENTS O GOD UNTO THE KING', rev., bust of Prince Charles, 'AND THY RIGHTEOVSNESS UNTO THE KINGS SONNE', 27mm diameter
• 1 vol. Burke, Edmund. Speech of...
  1 vol. Burke, Edmund. Speech of... on Moving His Resolutions for Conciliation with The Colonies, March 22, 1775. London: for J. Dodsley, 1775. 2nd ed. 8vo, contemp. speckled calf, spine gilt, red morocco spine label; scuffed, extremities rubbed, spine ends partly worn away. Internally clean. Complete with 1/2 title. Adams 75-17b; Howes B-979; Sabin 9296. Bound with: Burnaby, Andrew. Travels Through The Middle Settlements in North America in The Years 1759 and 1760. With Observations Upon The State of The Colonies. London: for T. Payne, 1775. 2nd ed. 8vo, internally clean, complete with 1/2 title. Howes B-.
• TYPE I PHOTO: MARTIN LUTHER KING,
  TYPE I PHOTO: MARTIN LUTHER KING, AP PHOTO1963 AP press photo (NOT a wire photo) of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. 8x10. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Sgn. King Charles I Document E
  Sgn. King Charles I Document E
• RARE ENGLISH BOOK ON THE CORONATION
  RARE ENGLISH BOOK ON THE CORONATION OF KINGS Arthur Taylor, THE GLORY OF REGALITY: AN HISTORICAL TREATISE OF THE ANNOINTING AND CROWNING OF THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND (London: Payne et al. 1820) 8vo, quarter sheep, with marble boards.
• RARE ENGRAVING, KING CHARLES II,
  RARE ENGRAVING, KING CHARLES II, CIRCA 1666Cornelis van Dalen the younger (1638-1664), after Pieter Nason (1612-1688), King Charles II (1630-1685), an exceptionally rare line engraving, circa 1666. With a letter from the Department of Prints & Drawings, British Museum dated 1934 accompanies this lot. Measuring, 15.5" x 11.25". Note: events that took place at the time this engraving was created: The Convention Parliament & Lords proclaim Charles II King after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony. Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II. Official foundation of the Royal Society. The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.
• A quantity of historic documents
  A quantity of historic documents and ephemera including 17th century documents on the Restoration of the Monarchy correspondence from Lord to Lady Camarthen etc.
• SIGNED CORONATION INVITATION BY
  SIGNED CORONATION INVITATION BY KING WILLIAM IV EnglandC. 1831Framed and matted letter from court at st. James dated July13, 1831, to his cousin John Duke of Atholl, asking him to attend King William's coronation on September 8, 1831.
• English Coronation (Royal Family)
  English Coronation (Royal Family) items: two hankercheifs a towel and a numerous books and pamphlets.
• ESTHER'S SUIT TO KING AHASUERUS,
  ESTHER'S SUIT TO KING AHASUERUS, 1753 "Esther's Suit to King Ahasuerus: In Behalf of the Jews. In a Letter to a Member of Parliament". Printed for M. Cooper, W. Reeve, and C. Sympson, London, 24-page pamphlet, arguing for the "Naturalization of the Jews; a People to whom we of this Nation are greatly obliged for the Increase of our Trade", 7.75"h x 4.75"w
• Royal interest: A letter written
  Royal interest: A letter written and signed by Prince Albert from Buckingham Palace dated March 18th 1843 relating to a Political Philosophy.
• FOUR ENGLISH SERMONS, 17TH AND 18TH
  FOUR ENGLISH SERMONS, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES Three 12mo and one quarto (11.75 in.), to include: Goodwin, Thomas. The Great Interest of States and Kingdomes. (London, 1646); Pead, D. The Converted Sinner: A Sermon Preached at Clerkenwel Church, On the Wonderful and Remarkable Conversion of James Woollencraft...who has since become a real Penitent, Devout Person, and a good Christin as are also Seven of his Companions who were as bad as himself (London, 1701); Moore, Edward a.k.a Adam Fitz-Adam. The World an installment in a larger moral series (October 18, 1753); Brook, Mary. Reasons for the Necessity of Silent Waiting, in Order to the Solemn Worship of God to Which are Added Several Quotations From Robert Barclay's Apology (Philadelphia re=print, 1786).
• MONUMENTAL ENGRAVING - Titled
  MONUMENTAL ENGRAVING - Titled ''Charles the First on the eve of the Battle of Edge Hill'' depicting the soon to be dethroned and beheaded king mapping strategy with his generals very detailed engraved by Bromley after Landseer shrink-wrapped SS: 22'' x
• KING (MARTIN LUTHER) WHY WE CAN'T
  KING (MARTIN LUTHER) WHY WE CAN'T WAIT first edition signed 'Best wishes Martin Luther King' on front blank Harper & Row 1963/4. Originally from the collection of Mike Randall (1919-1999) journalist and editor Estimate ?400-600 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 Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?850
• A FOUNDATIONAL WORK ON POLITICAL
  A FOUNDATIONAL WORK ON POLITICAL THEORY, 1679 Robert Filmer, THE FREE-HOLDERS GRAND INQUEST, Touching Our Sovereign Lord the King and His Parliament. To Which are Added Observations Upon Forms of Government. Together With Directions for Obedience to Governours in Dangerous and Doubtful Times. (London: 1679) Also containing "An Advertisement to the Jury-Men of England, Touching Witches," with individual title page, but paginated in series with the rest; 2 vols. in one, small 8vo, half calf, marbled boards (late 19th-century binding). The original flyleaf inscribed by John Mountagu Boughton (possibly the 2nd Duke of Montagu, 1690-1749, whose ancestral seat was Boughton).
• KING CHARLES II SIGNED LETTERone
  KING CHARLES II SIGNED LETTERone and a half page letter, addressed to attorney, signed with typical "Charles R" as reigning King of England, from Whitehall dated August 30, 1672, fully unfolded approximately 15 x 11 in. Provenance: Private Collection Condition: good overall, moderate foxing, creasing, folds, chipping at periphery, "II" in later pencil near signature
• KING GEORGE III ORDER OF THE GARTER
  KING GEORGE III ORDER OF THE GARTER INVESTITURE WITH BOTH SEALS Presentation of Heraldic Arms, signed by Sir Isaac Heard, Garter Principal King of Arms, and Thomas Lock, Clarenceux King of Arms under King George III of Great Britain, dated 1787, for John Hallam, St Margaret, Westminster, Esq. Sponsored by Charles, Duke of York. Calligraphy on vellum with illumination, keeping both wax seals of the Kings of Arms in their tin containers, suspended by silk ribbons (one is separated). 14" x 19".
• A collection of broadsides relating
  A collection of broadsides relating to voting in the Houses of Parliament concerning the reform bill, 1831 and another; General Conway's Resolution in the house of Commons 27 Feb 1782 against the Further Prosecution of the Offensive War on the continent of North America; Sir Thomas Phillipps Address to the Electors of Worcester 1831, signed with autograph note and integral address panel
• [Mardi Gras] a typewritten letter
  [Mardi Gras] a typewritten letter with handwritten notes regarding a King's Dinner probably Mystic or Comus reading in part "This is to remind you/ of the Dinner to the/ Captain/ Boston Club Friday May 19th/ at 7:00 o'clock P.M."; together with a photograph of the 1961 Rex King's Dinner. Provenance: Estate of Charles C. Crawford 1315 First Street New Orleans 1978.
• (2) GEORGE VERTUE KINGS OF
  (2) GEORGE VERTUE KINGS OF ENGLAND ENGRAVINGS(lot of 2) Framed engravings on paper, after George Vertue (English, 1684-1756), including: (1) Edward III, King of England and France, from an ancient painting in Windsor Castle, (1) King Canute ye Dane, sight: approx 11.25"h, 7.25"w, overall: 15.25"h, 11.25"w; 3.5lbs total
• CHRISTOPHER SAXTON (1540-1610)
  CHRISTOPHER SAXTON (1540-1610) AND JOHN SPEED (1552-1629), THE KINGDOME OF ENGLAND coloured engraving, 39cm x 51cm, published by Abraham Goos, 1646, in later gilt frame and glazed
• (AMERICANA: CIVIL WAR) Message
  (AMERICANA: CIVIL WAR) Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Third Session of the Thirty-seventh Congress (Washington: GPO, 1862) thick 8vo, cloth; containing Lincoln's state of the Union address, December 1862, and transcripts of numerous documents.
• TWO PRINTS. Twentieth century.
  TWO PRINTS. Twentieth century. Restrikes after earlier prints.''Patrick Henry Delivering his Celebrated Speech'' with handcoloring. In a frame 38''h. 31 1/4''w. And a colored print of ''The County Election'' after Bingham. In a frame 25''h. 31''w.
• MEMORIALS OF AFFAIRS OF STATE IN
  MEMORIALS OF AFFAIRS OF STATE IN THE REIGNSMemorials of Affairs of State in the Reigns of Elizabeth and King James I, 1725 ex-libris Robert Montagu Duke and Earl of Manchester,from Kimbolton Castle. (3 volumes, complete)Memorials of Affairs of
• 1 vol. (United States.) A
  1 vol. (United States.) A Collection of The Speeches of The President of United States to Both Houses of Congress, at The Opening of Every Session... An Appendix, Containing the Circular Letters of General Washington to The Governors of The Several States, and His Farewell Orders to The Armies of America... Boston: Manning and Loring, 1796. 8vo, contemp. calf; worn & defective, front cover gone. Spotting & dampstaining. With the 3 pp. list of subscribers. Evans 31402 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.
• *(LINCOLN ABRAHAM) Message of the
  *(LINCOLN ABRAHAM) Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Third Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress. Washington: Government Printing Office 1862. Thick 8vo publisher's green blind-stamped cloth boards. 37th Congress 3rd session House Executive Doc. 1. Contains much on the Civil War particularly in regard to the preparations of the Union for a protracted struggle. Wear to boards with some loss at edges and corners; foxing throughout.
• ENGLISH MONARCH ORIGINAL LETTERS
  ENGLISH MONARCH ORIGINAL LETTERS 1787 BOOKS: 2 volumes full title ''Original Letter Written During the Reigns of Henry VI Edward IV and Richard III'' by John Fenn published 1787 London. Book contain the letters and writings of these English Monarchs. Presented to the Rev. John Curry and Mrs. Curry as a token of friendship and signed ''The Editor''.CONDITION: Note cover and spine damage foxing and toning throughout.
• A James I Rose Ryal with the King
  A James I Rose Ryal with the King enthroned the reverse with shield on rose
• BRITAINS CORONATION COACH .
  BRITAINS CORONATION COACH .
• Charles I King of England DS
  Charles I King of England DS Blank manuscript document signed with wafer seal 1p 8.75 x 13 in. n.p. n.d. (ca 1640s). Boldly signed Charles R at top. Seems to be a ship pass for a fishing vessel: We are gratiously pleased by these presents to grannt License to ______________ to fish wth the men and company belonging to a shippe or vessell called the _________________ being of the burthen of ________tonnes upon any of our coasts or seas of Great Brittania Ireland and the rest of our Islands ad[j]acent where finally [?] heretofore any Fishing hath bene [been]. And this our License to continue for one whole yeare from the date hereof....Charles was the second son of James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark born 19 Nov. 1600. When Elizabeth I died and James became King of England the sickly Charles was not considered strong enough for the journey to London. The following year he had become strong enough to join the family. Less than a decade later the stronger and older Henry died and Charles became heir apparent and acceded to the throne on the death of his father in 1625.An advocate as his father had been of the divine right of kings Charles had no use for Parliament. It led to numerous schemes to raise money without Parliament. One was a "Ship Tax " traditionally levied on coastal regions during war times. Were these passes part of a money-making venture? Or does the note in the second hand at the bottom hold a clue? It appears that a certain number of these licenses were promised to Spain. Possibly this came as part of the peace Charles eventually had to make with Spain.Charles continually came into conflict with Parliament eventually leading to Civil War. He was eventually captured and tried for treason (in this case using his power for personal gain rather than for the good of England). It also held him responsible for all civilian deaths and damages as a result of the war. While certainly not the first monarch to be overthrown Charles was the first to be tried and on 30 January 1649 executed publicly. There followed a decade of a Commonwealth before Charles' eldest son was restored to the monarchy as Charles II. Condition: Moderate toning professional repairs to bottom edge. Some water stains along top and bottom. Better than expected after 350 years.