Jay T. Snider Collection 2008-11-19 Auction - 374 Price Results - Bloomsbury Auctions in NY - Page 8
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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[TRENCHARD, James?]. To the Patrons of the Columb: [TRENCHARD, James?]. To the Patrons of the Columbian Magazine this Map of Pennsylvania is Dedicated.[Philadelphia: 1788]. Engraved map (310 x 540 mm). References in the lower right corner, scale of
0170D: [TRENCHARD, James?]. To the Patrons of the ColumbEst. $1,000-$1,500
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U.S. CONSTITUTION, Bill of Rights. The Pennsylvan: U.S. CONSTITUTION, Bill of Rights. The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser... [No. 3333]Philadelphia: John Dunlap and David C. Claypoole, 6 October 1789. 4 pp., bifolium (475 x 295 mm). Text
0171D: U.S. CONSTITUTION, Bill of Rights. The PennsylvanEst. $10,000-$15,000
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RAMSAY, David. The History of the American Revolu: RAMSAY, David. The History of the American Revolution.Philadelphia: R. Aitken & Son, 1789. 2 volumes, 8vo (205 x 125 mm). Contemporary speckled calf, spines ruled in gilt, morocco lettering pieces.
0172D: RAMSAY, David. The History of the American RevoluEst. $1,000-$1,500
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PENNSYLVANIA, Constitutional Convention 1789-90.: PENNSYLVANIA, Constitutional Convention 1789-90. Minutes of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which commenced at Philadelphia, on Tuesday, the twenty-fourth Day of November, in the
0173D: PENNSYLVANIA, Constitutional Convention 1789-90.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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PENNSYLVANIA, Constitution of 1790. The Constitut: PENNSYLVANIA, Constitution of 1790. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as Altered and Amended by the Convention for that Purpose freely chosen and assembled, and by them Proposed
0174D: PENNSYLVANIA, Constitution of 1790. The ConstitutEst. $800-$1,200
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DIRECTORY - Clement BIDDLE (compiler). The Philad: DIRECTORY - Clement BIDDLE (compiler). The Philadelphia Directory.Philadelphia: James & Johnson, 1791. xviii, [2], 187, [1] pp., 8vo (192 x 120 mm). Blanks bound into the rear at a contemporary
0176D: DIRECTORY - Clement BIDDLE (compiler). The PhiladEst. $4,000-$6,000
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ADLUM, John; and John WALLIS. A Map exhibiting a: ADLUM, John; and John WALLIS. A Map exhibiting a General View of the Roads and Inland Navigation of Pennsylvania, and part of the adjacent states.[Philadelphia: c. 1792]. Engraved map, hand-colored
0177D: ADLUM, John; and John WALLIS. A Map exhibiting aEst. $15,000-$20,000
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DIRECTORY - James HARDIE (compiler). The Philadel: DIRECTORY - James HARDIE (compiler). The Philadelphia Directory and Register.Philadelphia: "Printed for the Author, by T. Dobson," 1793. xii, 234 pp., 8vo (210 x 130 mm). extra-illustrated with an
0178D: DIRECTORY - James HARDIE (compiler). The PhiladelEst. $2,000-$3,000
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LOGANIAN LIBRARY. Partly-printed notice announcin: LOGANIAN LIBRARY. Partly-printed notice announcing a meeting of the trustees of the Loganian Library, accomplished and signed by James Logan, Jr. [Philadelphia]: Printed by Zachariah Poulson,
0179D: LOGANIAN LIBRARY. Partly-printed notice announcinEst. $800-$1,200
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RITTENHOUSE, David. Autograph letter signed to hi: RITTENHOUSE, David. Autograph letter signed to his wife during the Yellow Fever epidemic.Norriton: 22 October 1793. 1? pp., written on both sides of folded sheet with integral address leaf (205 x
0180D: RITTENHOUSE, David. Autograph letter signed to hiEst. $3,000-$4,000
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[JONES, Absalom; and Richard ADAMS.] A Narrative: [JONES, Absalom; and Richard ADAMS.] A Narrative of the Proceedings of the Black People, during the late Awful Calamity in Philadelphia, in the year 1793: and a Refutation of some Censures, Thrown
0181D: [JONES, Absalom; and Richard ADAMS.] A NarrativeEst. $10,000-$15,000
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HOWELL, Reading (after) - Joseph T. SCOTT. A Map: HOWELL, Reading (after) - Joseph T. SCOTT. A Map of the State of Pennsylvania from Mr. Howell's large Map. Philadelphia: [Matthew Carey?], c. 1794. Map engraved by Joseph T. Scott (310 x 510 mm).
0182D: HOWELL, Reading (after) - Joseph T. SCOTT. A MapEst. $3,000-$4,000
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FOLIE, A. P. To Thomas Mifflin Governor and Comma: FOLIE, A. P. To Thomas Mifflin Governor and Commander in Chief of the State of Pennsylvania this plan of the City and Suburbs of Philadelphia is respectfully inscribed by the Editor
0183D: FOLIE, A. P. To Thomas Mifflin Governor and CommaEst. $12,000-$18,000
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STEDMAN, Charles. The History of the Origin, Prog: STEDMAN, Charles. The History of the Origin, Progress, and Termination of the American War.London: Printed for the Author, 1794. 2 volumes, 4to (280 x 225 mm). 15 engraved maps (11 folding,
0184D: STEDMAN, Charles. The History of the Origin, ProgEst. $10,000-$15,000
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MEREDITH, William. Autograph letter signed from a: MEREDITH, William. Autograph letter signed from a soldier in the Pennsylvania militia sent to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion insurrectionists."Camp near Carlisle [PA]": 7 October 1794. 3 pp., folded
0185D: MEREDITH, William. Autograph letter signed from aEst. $5,000-$7,500
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UNITED STATES. The Proceedings of the Executive o: UNITED STATES. The Proceedings of the Executive of the United States Respecting the Insurgents. Philadelphia: John Fenno, Printer to the Senate of the United States, 1795. 130 pp., 8vo (203 x 125
0186D: UNITED STATES. The Proceedings of the Executive oEst. $800-$1,200
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DIRECTORY - Edmund HOGAN (compiler). The Prospect: DIRECTORY - Edmund HOGAN (compiler). The Prospect of Philadelphia, and Check on the Next Directory. Part I.Philadelphia: Francis & Robert Bailey, 1795. 108 pp., 8vo (200 x 120 mm). Contemporary
0187D: DIRECTORY - Edmund HOGAN (compiler). The ProspectEst. $5,000-$7,500
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FIRST TROOP PHILADELPHIA CITY CAVALRY. Bye-Laws o: FIRST TROOP PHILADELPHIA CITY CAVALRY. Bye-Laws of the First Troop of Philadelphia Cavalry [caption title].[Philadelphia: c. 1795-96]. 12 pp., 12mo (160 x 100 mm). Two contemporary manuscript
0188D: FIRST TROOP PHILADELPHIA CITY CAVALRY. Bye-Laws oEst. $3,000-$4,000
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[SMITH, William; and Robert MORRIS]. An Historica: [SMITH, William; and Robert MORRIS]. An Historical Account of the Rise, Progress and Present State of the Canal Navigation in Pennsylvania. With an Appendix, containing, Abstracts of the Acts of the
0189D: [SMITH, William; and Robert MORRIS]. An HistoricaEst. $5,000-$7,500
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WANSEY, Henry. The Journal of an Excursion to the: WANSEY, Henry. The Journal of an Excursion to the United States of North America, in the Summer of 1794.Salisbury: J. Easton and G. and T. Wilkie, 1796. 8vo (197 x120 mm). Frontispiece engraved
0190D: WANSEY, Henry. The Journal of an Excursion to theEst. $4,000-$6,000
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HOLLAND, John Joseph. View of the City of Philade: HOLLAND, John Joseph. View of the City of Philadelphia.N.p. [but Philadelphia?]: c. 1796. Etching by Gilbert Fox, hand-colored (460 x 575 mm). On paper watermarked "1794 J. Whatman." Condition:
0191D: HOLLAND, John Joseph. View of the City of PhiladeEst. $12,000-$18,000
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DIRECTORY - Thomas STEPHENS (compiler). Stephens': DIRECTORY - Thomas STEPHENS (compiler). Stephens's Philadelphia Directory For 1796.Philadelphia: Thomas Stephens, [1796]. 20, 286; [2], 69, [1], [2] pp., 12mo (150 x 76 mm). Engraved folding map.
0192D: DIRECTORY - Thomas STEPHENS (compiler). Stephens'Est. $2,000-$3,000
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DIRECTORY - Cornelius William STAFFORD (compiler): DIRECTORY - Cornelius William STAFFORD (compiler). The Philadelphia Directory, For 1797.[Philadelphia]: Printed for the Editor, by William W. Woodward, 1797. [4], 203, [1], 76 pp., 8vo (200 x 120
0193D: DIRECTORY - Cornelius William STAFFORD (compiler)Est. $1,500-$2,500