Jay T. Snider Collection 2008-11-19 Auction - 374 Price Results - Bloomsbury Auctions in NY - Page 9
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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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CAREY, Matthew. Carey's American Pocket Atlas.: CAREY, Matthew. Carey's American Pocket Atlas.Philadelphia: Printed for Mathew Carey by Lang and Ustick, 1796. 12mo (166 x 103 mm). 19 engraved folding maps (frontispiece map of the United States
0194D: CAREY, Matthew. Carey's American Pocket Atlas.Est. $8,000-$12,000
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VARLÉ, P. C. To the Citizens of Philadelphia This: VARLÉ, P. C. To the Citizens of Philadelphia This Plan of the City and its Environs Is respectfully dedicated by the Editor.Philadelphia: [1796]. Map engraved by Robert Scot (465 x 630 mm).
0195D: VARLÉ, P. C. To the Citizens of Philadelphia ThisEst. $8,000-$12,000
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ILLINOIS & WABASH LAND COMPANY - [William SMITH;: ILLINOIS & WABASH LAND COMPANY - [William SMITH; and others.] An Account of the Proceedings of the Ilinois [sic] and Ouabache Land Companies, In pursuance of their purchases made of the Independent
0196D: ILLINOIS & WABASH LAND COMPANY - [William SMITH;Est. $5,000-$7,500
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BARTON, Benjamin Smith. New Views of the Origin o: BARTON, Benjamin Smith. New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America.Philadelphia: Printed for the Author by John Bioren, 1797. xii, cix, [blank leaf], 83 pp. 8vo (220 x 135 mm).
0197D: BARTON, Benjamin Smith. New Views of the Origin oEst. $7,000-$10,000
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PROUD, Robert. The History of Pennsylvania, in No: PROUD, Robert. The History of Pennsylvania, in North America, from the Original Institution and Settlement of that Province, under the first Proprietor and Governor William Penn, in 1681, till after
0198D: PROUD, Robert. The History of Pennsylvania, in NoEst. $1,000-$1,500
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HILLS, John. This Plan of the City of Philadelphi: HILLS, John. This Plan of the City of Philadelphia and its Environs, Shewing the Improved Parts, is Dedicated to the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens thereof.London: John & Josiah Boydell, 1 January
0199D: HILLS, John. This Plan of the City of PhiladelphiEst. $12,000-$18,000
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DIRECTORY - Cornelius W. STAFFORD. The Philadelph: DIRECTORY - Cornelius W. STAFFORD. The Philadelphia Directory for 1798.Philadelphia: Printed for the Editor, by William W. Woodward, 1798. 8vo (210 x 122 mm). 2 pp. publisher's ads in the rear.
0201D: DIRECTORY - Cornelius W. STAFFORD. The PhiladelphEst. $1,500-$2,500
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DIRECTORY - James ROBINSON. Robinson's Philadelph: DIRECTORY - James ROBINSON. Robinson's Philadelphia Directory and City Register, for 1799.Philadelphia: John Bioren, 1799. 12mo (170 x 96 mm). Publisher's ad in the rear. Contemporary wrappers,
0202D: DIRECTORY - James ROBINSON. Robinson's PhiladelphEst. $4,000-$6,000
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WELD, Isaac; Jr. Travels through the States of No: WELD, Isaac; Jr. Travels through the States of North America, and the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797.London: John Stockdale, 1799. 4to (263 x 205 mm).
0203D: WELD, Isaac; Jr. Travels through the States of NoEst. $1,500-$2,000
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LATROBE, Benjamin Henry. An Answer to the Joint C: LATROBE, Benjamin Henry. An Answer to the Joint Committee of the Select and Common Councils of Philadelphia, on the subject of a plan for Supplying the City with Water, &c. [caption
0204D: LATROBE, Benjamin Henry. An Answer to the Joint CEst. $800-$1,200
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GRAFF, Frederick. Untitled manuscript plan of Ce: GRAFF, Frederick. Untitled manuscript plan of Centre Square.[Philadelphia: c. 1800; with additions to 1827]. Pen-and-ink, graphite and watercolor on laid paper (377 x 540 mm). Scale along the
0205D: GRAFF, Frederick. Untitled manuscript plan of CeEst. $4,000-$6,000
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DIRECTORY - Cornelius W. STAFFORD (compiler). The: DIRECTORY - Cornelius W. STAFFORD (compiler). The Philadelphia Directory for 1800.Philadelphia: Printed for the Editor, by William W. Woodward, 1800. 8vo (197 x 120 mm). Publisher's ad in the rear.
0206D: DIRECTORY - Cornelius W. STAFFORD (compiler). TheEst. $1,000-$1,500
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WOOD, J[oseph]. Philadelphia from Cooper's Ferry.: WOOD, J[oseph]. Philadelphia from Cooper's Ferry.[New York: 1801]. Hand-finished color aquatint (375 x 520 mm). Condition: a bit soiled overall, trimmed and mounted to card, early owner's ink
0207D: WOOD, J[oseph]. Philadelphia from Cooper's Ferry.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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BIRCH, William. The City of Philadelphia, in the: BIRCH, William. The City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania North America; as it appeared in the Year 1800 consisting of Twenty Eight Plates."Springland Cot, near Neshaminy Bridge on the
0208D: BIRCH, William. The City of Philadelphia, in theEst. $100,000-$150,000
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BECK, George. Philadelphia from the Great Tree at: BECK, George. Philadelphia from the Great Tree at Kensington, under which Penn made his Great Treaty with the Indians.London: Atkins & Nightingale, 1801. Aquatint engraved by T. Cartwright,
0209D: BECK, George. Philadelphia from the Great Tree atEst. $3,000-$4,000
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BIRCH, Thomas. The City of Philadelphia in the St: BIRCH, Thomas. The City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania North America.Philadelphia: William Birch, 1 May 1801. Engraved by Samuel Seymour (530 x 630 mm). Framed. Condition: expertly
0210D: BIRCH, Thomas. The City of Philadelphia in the StEst. $15,000-$20,000
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BIRCH, William. The City of Philadelphia, in the: BIRCH, William. The City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania North America; as it appeared in the Year 1800. Second Edition 1804 consisting of Twenty Copper-Plates."Springland Cot, near
0211D: BIRCH, William. The City of Philadelphia, in theEst. $60,000-$80,000
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LAW, Thomas. Autograph letter signed to George Lo: LAW, Thomas. Autograph letter signed to George Logan, on a variety of matters including an Indian delegation in Washington, the Burr-Hamilton duel, Napoleon Bonaparte, and slavery. Washington: 18
0212D: LAW, Thomas. Autograph letter signed to George LoEst. $2,000-$3,000
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MOORE, S. S.; and T. W. JONES. The Traveller's Di: MOORE, S. S.; and T. W. JONES. The Traveller's Directory: or, a Pocket Companion, shewing the course of the main road from Philadelphia to New York; and from Philadelphia to Washington.Philadelphia:
0213D: MOORE, S. S.; and T. W. JONES. The Traveller's DiEst. $4,000-$6,000
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BIRCH, William. Schuylkill Bridge, High Street, P: BIRCH, William. Schuylkill Bridge, High Street, Philadelphia.Philadelphia: W. Birch, May 1805. Engraving, hand colored (350 x 430 mm). Inset titled "The Bridge as it will appear when covered."
0214D: BIRCH, William. Schuylkill Bridge, High Street, PEst. $2,000-$3,000
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BIRCH, William. Schuylkill Bridge High Street Phi: BIRCH, William. Schuylkill Bridge High Street Philadelphia.Philadelphia: after 1806. Engraving (255 x 350 mm). Inset view titled "The Bridge as it appears now Covered." Condition: light
0215D: BIRCH, William. Schuylkill Bridge High Street PhiEst. $1,000-$1,500
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SCOTT, Joseph. A Geographical Description of Penn: SCOTT, Joseph. A Geographical Description of Pennsylvania: Also of the counties respectively, in the order in which they were established by the legislature. Philadelphia: Robert Cochran, 1806. 147,
0216D: SCOTT, Joseph. A Geographical Description of PennEst. $1,000-$1,500
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MARSHALL, John. The Life of George Washington, Co: MARSHALL, John. The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the war which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United
0217D: MARSHALL, John. The Life of George Washington, CoEst. $7,000-$10,000