Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2023-08-01 Auction - 54 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
1588 Scottish Johannes Skene Signed Legal Manuscript1795 Fine Binding Magazine John Jay Treaty1778 Magazine Revolutionary War Map Hudson Valley
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Historical Manuscripts and Printings

Step into the realm of ink and parchment, where each manuscript and printing holds stories of triumphs, discoveries, revolutions, and the wisdom of the ages. These historical artifacts serve as portals to bygone eras, inviting you to unravel the secrets and legacies of remarkable individuals and societies. Our weekly sales feature a variety of material dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries including rare books and manuscripts, beautiful engravings, and historical printings.
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1885 Cabinet Card General Grant Before His Death: A cabinet card entitled "Gen. U. S. Grant Taken at Mt. McGregor Three Days Before his Death" circa 1885, Crease at upper right corner. Very Good, measures 6.5 x 4". Reserve: $120.00
0004: 1885 Cabinet Card General Grant Before His DeathEst. $150-$200
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1660 Beautifully Penned English Vellum Deed York: Large English vellum indenture dated 1660 during the beginning of the reign of Charles I being the conveyance of property in Wakefield in the County of York. Beautifully penned with calligraphic
0012: 1660 Beautifully Penned English Vellum Deed YorkEst. $100-$120
1523 Hebrew Leaf Sefer Terumah: Hebrew leaf printed at Venice by Daniel Bomberg, 1523, from the work "Sefer Ha Terumah". Good condition with discoloration and marginal loss, light worming. Measures 7 x 10". Accompanied by copy of
0014: 1523 Hebrew Leaf Sefer TerumahEst. $60-$70Lot Passed
1501 Law Leaf Canterbury Lynewood: A leaf from "Provinciale Seu Constitutiones Anglie", by William Lyndewood, printed at Paris by Andre Bocard in 1501. In red and black with nice initial in red, the leaf with Ecclesiastical laws
0023: 1501 Law Leaf Canterbury LynewoodEst. $60-$70Lot Passed