Americana 2007-10-31 Auction - 280 Price Results - Bloomsbury Auctions in NY - Page 6
225A: Ambrotype portrait of John D. Rockefeller45A: HERRERA. Histoire Generale. 1660-1671275A: William Henry Jackson mammoth plate photograph
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New York, NY, United States
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Americana

The 31 October 2007 Bloomsbury New York auction includes a wide array of books, pamphlets, broadsides, prints, photographs and manuscripts relating to America, from colonial times to the end of the 19th century. The sale is divided into 8 sections, beginning with New Yorkiana highlighted by the very first deed for land on Long Island signed by Dutch Colonial Governor Von Twiller. Dated 6 June 1636, it is among the earliest New York documents in private hands ($50,000/$75,000). Sections follow on Colonial America, the American Revolution, the Early Republic, American Natural History, 19th Century America, Native Americans and Western Americana.
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SMITH. The American War. 1797. w/battle plans: SMITH, Charles (1768-1808) The American War, From 1775 to 1783, with plans. New York: Printed for C. Smith, 1797. Octavo (8x4 ¾ inches, 202x122 mm). Engraved portraits of George Washington and
0121A: SMITH. The American War. 1797. w/battle plansEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
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25 volume set on the American Revolution: STEVENS, Benjamin Franklin (1833-1902) B. F. Stevens's Facsimiles of Manuscripts in European Archives Relating to America 1773-1783 with Descriptions, Editorial Notes, Collations, References and
0122A: 25 volume set on the American RevolutionEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
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First compilation of state constitutions. 1781: UNITED STATES Constitutions of the Several Independent States of America; the Declaration of Independence; the Articles of Confederation between the said States; the Treaties between his Most
0123A: First compilation of state constitutions. 1781Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
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Address & Recommendations to the States. 1783: CONTINENTAL CONGRESS Address and Recommendations to the States by the United States in Congress assembled. Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin, 1783. Octavo (8 ½ x 6 inches, 215x150 mm). Stitched self
0124A: Address & Recommendations to the States. 1783Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
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Document signed by Patrick Henry: HENRY, Patrick (1736-1799) Partly-printed document signed "P. Henry" granting Thomas Blanton 250 acres of land in Fayette County, Virginia. Richmond, 16 September 1785. 1 page (18 ¼ x 14 ½ inches,
0125A: Document signed by Patrick HenryEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
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Pamphlet by Thomas Jefferson on monetary unit: JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826) Notes on the Establisment of a Money Unit, and of a Coinage for the United States [caption title]. [Paris, 1785]. 14 pp. Octavo (8x5 inches, 200x127 mm). Later paper
0126A: Pamphlet by Thomas Jefferson on monetary unitEst.
$30,000
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$40,000
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BRISSOT de WARVILLE. Critical Examination: BRISSOT de WARVILLE, Jacques Pierre (1754-1793) A Critical Examination of the Marquis de Chattellux's Travels in North America, in a Letter addressed to the Marquis; Principally intended as a
0127A: BRISSOT de WARVILLE. Critical ExaminationEst.
$400
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$600
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Dialogue Concerning the Slavery of Africans. 1785: HOPKINS, Samuel (1721-1803) A Dialogue Concerning the Slavery of the Africans: Shewing it to be the Duty and Interest of the American States to Emancipate all their African Slaves. New York: for
0128A: Dialogue Concerning the Slavery of Africans. 1785Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
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Constitution ... for the Abolition of Slavery.: SLAVERY Constitution of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and the Relief of Free Negroes unlawfully held in Bondage. Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, 1788. Octavo (8x5
0129A: Constitution ... for the Abolition of Slavery.Est.
$800
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$1,200
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1792 book on Slave Uprising in Haiti: SLAVERY An Inquiry into the Causes of the Insurrection of the Negroes in the Island of St. Domingo. Philadelphia: Joseph Crukshank, 1792. Octavo (8 ½ x 4 ¾ inches, 215x120 mm). Disbound, but
0130A: 1792 book on Slave Uprising in HaitiEst.
$1,500
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$2,500
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ADAMS. Defence of the Constitutions: ADAMS, John (1735-1826) A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America. Philadelphia: Budd and Bartram, for William Cobbett, 1797. 3 volumes. Octavo (8x4 ¾ inches,
0131A: ADAMS. Defence of the ConstitutionsEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
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Debates of the NY Ratifying Convention: HAMILTON, Alexander (1757-1804); and others The Debates and Proceedings of the Convention of the State of New-York, Assembled at Poughkeepsie, on the 17th June, 1788. To deliberate and decide on the
0132A: Debates of the NY Ratifying ConventionEst.
$6,000
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$8,000
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Act of the First Congress re: North Carolina: UNITED STATES Congress of the United States, At the second Session, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday, the fourth of January, One thousand seven hundred ninety. An Act for giving
0133A: Act of the First Congress re: North CarolinaEst.
$1,000
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$1,500
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HAMILTON. Report on Manufactures. 1791: HAMILTON, Alexander (1757-1804) Report of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, on the Subject of Manufactures. Presented to the House of Representatives, December 5, 1791.
0134A: HAMILTON. Report on Manufactures. 1791Est.
$50,000
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$75,000
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HAMILTON, Alexander. Summary Statement. 1794: HAMILTON, Alexander (1757-1804) A Summary Statement of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, from the Commencement of the Present Government to the End of the Year One Thousand Seven
0135A: HAMILTON, Alexander. Summary Statement. 1794Est.
$3,000
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$4,000
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HAMILTON. Report on Public Credit.: HAMILTON, Alexander (1739-1802) Report of the Secretary of the Treasury , read in the House of Representatives of the United States, January 19th, 1795; containing a Plan for the further support of
0136A: HAMILTON. Report on Public Credit.Est.
$600
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$900
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TAYLOR's critique of Alexander Hamilton. 1794: TAYLOR, John (1753-1824) An Enquiry into the Principles and Tendency of Certain Public Measures. Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1794. Octavo (8x5 inches, 210x120 mm). Modern boards. Condition:
0137A: TAYLOR's critique of Alexander Hamilton. 1794Est.
$600
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$900
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Manuscript signed by Oliver WOLCOTT: WOLCOTT, Oliver (1760-1833) The Secretary of the Treasury in pursuance of the request contained in the Letter from the Secretary of War dated the 14th instant and with reference to the objects
0138A: Manuscript signed by Oliver WOLCOTTEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
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ALS with initials by George Washington: WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799) Autograph letter signed, with initials, to lawyer Thomas Smith, inquiring about recovering a debt owed to him by the deceased Valentine Crawford. Mount Vernon, 8 May
0139A: ALS with initials by George WashingtonEst.
$6,000
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$8,000
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Satirical portrait of Benjamin Franklin. 1787: (FRANKLIN, Benjamin 1706-1790) [The Politician].London: Benjamin Beale Evans, 1 February 1787. Engraving, after a painting by S. Elmer and engraved by T. Ryder, trimmed within the platemark but
0140A: Satirical portrait of Benjamin Franklin. 1787Est.
$300
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$400
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FRANKLIN on smoky chimneys. 1787: FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790) Observations on the Causes and Cure of Smoky Chimneys. London: for John Debrett and J. Sewell, 1787. Octavo (8 ¼ x 5 ¼ inches, 210x130 mm). With the half-title.
0141A: FRANKLIN on smoky chimneys. 1787Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography. 1794: FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790) Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin; consisting of His Life, Written by Himself. New York: Samuel Campbell, 1794. 2 volumes in one. Octavo (6 ¾ x 4 ½ inches,
0142A: Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography. 1794Est.
$500
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$750
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Catalogue of the Library Co. of Phila. 1789: LIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA A Catalogue of the Books, Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia; to which is prefixed, a short account of the institution, with the charter, laws and
0143A: Catalogue of the Library Co. of Phila. 1789Est.
$800
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$1,200
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CHURCHMAN. Explanation of the Magnetic Atlas: CHURCHMAN, John (1753-1805) An Explanation of the Magnetic Atlas or Variation Chart, hereunto annexed; projected on a plan entirely new, by which the magnetic variation on any part of the globe may
0144A: CHURCHMAN. Explanation of the Magnetic AtlasEst.
$500
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$750