Jay T. Snider Collection 2008-11-19 Auction - 374 Price Results - Bloomsbury Auctions in NY - Page 7
88D: HEAP, George and Nicholas SCULL (after). An East P1D: PENN, William. Important sammelband of three Quake190D: WANSEY, Henry. The Journal of an Excursion to the
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Jay T. Snider Collection

Bloomsbury Auctions is proud to announce for sale the collection of Jay T. Snider, featuring the history of Philadelphia and important Americana. This unique collection is comprised of a combination of text and iconography representing the growth and development of the City of Brotherly Love. The sale includes impressive colonial material, important revolutionary and federal period items and a wealth of 19th century graphic representations. Also featured in this collection are the two famous printers, William Bradford and Benjamin Franklin, along with 17th and 18th century important manuscripts relating to the Logan, Norris and Dickinson families.
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FADEN, William. Battle of Brandywine in which the: FADEN, William. Battle of Brandywine in which the Rebels were defeated, September the 11th, 1777 by the Army under the Command of General Sr. William Howe.London: William Faden, 13 April 1778.
0145D: FADEN, William. Battle of Brandywine in which theEst. $6,000-$8,000
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FADEN, William. British Camp at Trudruffrin from: FADEN, William. British Camp at Trudruffrin from the 18th to the 21st of September 1777, with the Attack made by Major General Grey against the Rebels near White Horse Tavern on the 20th of
0146D: FADEN, William. British Camp at Trudruffrin fromEst. $2,000-$3,000
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FADEN, William. The Course of Delaware River from: FADEN, William. The Course of Delaware River from Philadelphia to Chester, Exhibiting the several Works erected by the Rebels to defend its Passage, with the Attacks made upon them by His Majesty's
0147D: FADEN, William. The Course of Delaware River fromEst. $6,000-$8,000
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HILLS, John. Sketch of the Surprise of German Tow: HILLS, John. Sketch of the Surprise of German Town, by the American Forces commanded by General Washington. October 4th 1777.London: William Faden, 12 March 1784. Double-page engraved map (465 x 540
0148D: HILLS, John. Sketch of the Surprise of German TowEst. $8,000-$12,000
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WILL, Johann Martin. [Untitled view of the Battle: WILL, Johann Martin. [Untitled view of the Battle of Germantown].[Augsburg: c. 1778]. Engraving (200 x 295 mm). Five numbered references within descriptive text below the image. Condition: lower
0149D: WILL, Johann Martin. [Untitled view of the BattleEst. $1,000-$1,500
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[MONTRESOR, John.] A Plan of the City and Environ: [MONTRESOR, John.] A Plan of the City and Environs of Philadelphia, with the Works and Encampments of His Majesty's Forces under the Command of Lieutenant General Sir William Howe, K. B.London:
0150D: [MONTRESOR, John.] A Plan of the City and EnvironEst. $3,000-$4,000
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DES BARRES, J. F. W. [Untitled map of the environ: DES BARRES, J. F. W. [Untitled map of the environs of Philadelphia.]London: 1777. 2-sheet engraved map, hand-colored in outline (770 x 1055 mm). Condition: dampstaining extending from the left,
0152D: DES BARRES, J. F. W. [Untitled map of the environEst. $3,000-$4,000
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DES BARRES, J. F. W. A Chart of Delawar [sic] Bay: DES BARRES, J. F. W. A Chart of Delawar [sic] Bay with Soundings and Nautical Observations.London: 1779. Double-page engraved map (770 x 560 mm). Printed on LVG watermarked paper. Condition: loss
0153D: DES BARRES, J. F. W. A Chart of Delawar [sic] BayEst. $8,000-$12,000
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HARTLEY, David. Letters on the American War.: HARTLEY, David. Letters on the American War.London: Printed for Almon, 1778. Small folio (280 x 220 mm). Signed by Hartley at the end of the Introduction and the end of each letter (5 times total).
0154D: HARTLEY, David. Letters on the American War.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL, Carrier's Address. New Year: PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL, Carrier's Address. New Year's Verses of those who deliver the Pennsylvania Journal, to the subscribers.Philadelphia: [Thomas Bradford], 1 January 1780. Letterpress broadside
0155D: PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL, Carrier's Address. New YearEst. $8,000-$12,000
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(ARNOLD, Benedict). A Representation of the Figur: (ARNOLD, Benedict). A Representation of the Figures exhibited and paraded through the Streets of Philadelphia, on Saturday, the 30th of September 1780.[Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, November 1780].
0156D: (ARNOLD, Benedict). A Representation of the FigurEst. $800-$1,200
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GALLOWAY, Joseph; and others. The Detail and Cond: GALLOWAY, Joseph; and others. The Detail and Conduct of the American War, Under Generals Gage, Howe, Burgoyne, and Vice Admiral Lord Howe: with a very Full and Correct State of the Whole Evidence as
0157D: GALLOWAY, Joseph; and others. The Detail and CondEst. $800-$1,200
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ILLINOIS & WABASH LAND COMPANY. "Articles agreed: ILLINOIS & WABASH LAND COMPANY. "Articles agreed to & established at a meeting of the United Illinois & Ouabache Land Companies held at Ph.a 29th April 1780." [contemporary manuscript articles of
0159D: ILLINOIS & WABASH LAND COMPANY. "Articles agreedEst. $7,000-$10,000
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[WHARTON, Samuel.] Plain Facts: being an examinat: [WHARTON, Samuel.] Plain Facts: being an examination into the Rights of the Indian Nations of America to their respective countries; and a Vindication of the Grant, from the Six United Nations of
0160D: [WHARTON, Samuel.] Plain Facts: being an examinatEst. $4,000-$6,000
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FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. Postscript to the Freeman's Jo: FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. Postscript to the Freeman's Journal, Oct. 24. How are the Mighty fallen![Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, 24 October 1781]. 1 p. broadside newspaper extra (405 x 312 mm). Text in
0161D: FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. Postscript to the Freeman's JoEst. $70,000-$100,000
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AITKEN, Robert (printer). The Holy Bible, Contain: AITKEN, Robert (printer). The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Newly translated out of the Original Tongues; and with the former Translations Diligently compared and
0162D: AITKEN, Robert (printer). The Holy Bible, ContainEst. $60,000-$80,000
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CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. By the United States of Ame: CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. By the United States of America In Congress Assembled. A Proclamation, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by Sea as by Land, agreed upon between the United States of
0163D: CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. By the United States of AmeEst. $80,000-$120,000
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PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. ... To the Presi: PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. ... To the President and Executive Council, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, and others whom it may concern; The following Representation on Behalf of the People
0164D: PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. ... To the PresiEst. $1,000-$1,500
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PENNSYLVANIA, Constitution of 1776. The Constitut: PENNSYLVANIA, Constitution of 1776. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as Established by the General Convention. Carefully compared with the original. To which is added, a Report
0165D: PENNSYLVANIA, Constitution of 1776. The ConstitutEst. $1,000-$1,500
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DIRECTORY - John MacPHERSON (compiler). MacPherso: DIRECTORY - John MacPHERSON (compiler). MacPherson's Directory for the City and Suburbs of Philadelphia, Extending to Prime-street, Southward; Maiden-street, Northward; and from the River Delaware to
0166D: DIRECTORY - John MacPHERSON (compiler). MacPhersoEst. $20,000-$25,000
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DIRECTORY - Francis WHITE (compiler). The Philade: DIRECTORY - Francis WHITE (compiler). The Philadelphia Directory.Philadelphia: Young, Stewart and M'Culloch, 1785. [4], 98, [2] pp., 8vo (192 x 115 mm). Contemporary paper wrappers. Housed in a
0167D: DIRECTORY - Francis WHITE (compiler). The PhiladeEst. $5,000-$7,500
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CHASTELLUX, François Jean; Marquis de. Travels in: CHASTELLUX, François Jean; Marquis de. Travels in North-America, in the Years 1780, 1781, and 1782.London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1787. 2 volumes, 8vo (225 x 140 mm). 2 engraved folding maps, 3
0168D: CHASTELLUX, François Jean; Marquis de. Travels inEst. $3,000-$4,000
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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Weatherwise's Federal: CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Weatherwise's Federal Almanack, For the Year of our Lord, 1788.Boston: John Norman, [1787]. 24 pp., 8vo (165 x 105 mm). Woodcut illustration of the Grand Convention on the
0169D: CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Weatherwise's FederalEst. $2,000-$3,000