Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2023-12-12 Auction - 55 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
1705 Discourses Concerning Government Algernon Sidney1687 Brief History of the Times L'Estrange1743 Large Fine Houbraken Engraving Sir Francis Bacon
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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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1763 Map Chart of Polar Circle and Magazine: Chart of the Antarctic Polar Circle with the Countries Adjoining, According to a New Hypothesis of Mr. Bauche, from the memoirs of the Royal Academy of Paris, published for Gentleman's Magazine
0001: 1763 Map Chart of Polar Circle and MagazineEst. $150-$200
1781 Rhode Island US Lottery: Manuscript agreement regarding three tickets of the Fourth Class of the United States Lottery, equally owned by Samuel Thurber and John Randal. Providence Rhode Island, 1781. Measures 5 x 2", Good
0002: 1781 Rhode Island US LotteryEst. $60-$70Lot Passed
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1783 Magazine George Washington Resigns Command: The Gentleman's Magazine, printed at London by Sylvanus Urban containing the issues July-December 1783, containg the six monthly issues each with own title, several engravings including of water
0004: 1783 Magazine George Washington Resigns CommandEst. $250-$300
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1689 English Bill of Rights Succession of Crown: Anno Primo Gulielmi & Mariae An Act declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown, Eight pages numbered 1-8. Page 6 with further "Limitation of the
0005: 1689 English Bill of Rights Succession of CrownEst. $150-$200
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1787 Engraving Bush Hill Philadelphia: An engraving by James Peller Malcolm of "Bush Hill. The Seat of Wm. Hamilton Esq near Philadelphia", engraved for Universal Magazine in 1787. This lot is accompanied by the original description of
0007: 1787 Engraving Bush Hill PhiladelphiaEst. $120-$150
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1741 French Document Signed Louis: A suite of documents with the main document signed "Louis" Louis XV (1710-1774) and by his Secretary of State Louis Phelypeaux. The document signed at Versailles with attached notes one signed
0008: 1741 French Document Signed LouisEst. $200-$250
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1480 Medieval Manuscript Law Leaf: A medieval law leaf on paper in Latin of French origin, circa 1480 with several initials in red and blue , one with nice scrollwork. Very Good, small marginal repair, measures 8.5 x 11.5". Reserve:
0009: 1480 Medieval Manuscript Law LeafEst. $150-$200
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1790 Magazine Volume Bounty Death of Franklin: Bound volume of "The European Magazine or London Review.." Volume XVII for 1790 covering the months January through June. Six issues, General title, 480 pages, index, and a supplement consisting of
0011: 1790 Magazine Volume Bounty Death of FranklinEst. $200-$250
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1746 Magazine Scot Rebellion and Map: The May 1746 issue of "The Gentleman's Magazine", printed at London by Sylvanus Urban. 52 pages and one folding map of Carlisle showing the movements of the rebels, Accompanying article and other
0012: 1746 Magazine Scot Rebellion and MapEst. $120-$150
1768 English Law Volume: A New Abridgment of the Law, by Matthew Bacon, printed at London for J. Worrall and Co, (others), MDCCLXVIII (1768). This volume, 687 pages covering subjects from Damages to Guardians. Disbound. Very
0013: 1768 English Law VolumeEst. $50-$60Lot Passed
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1774 Magazine Edmund Burke American Taxation: Supplement to the Gentleman's Magazine for the Year 1774, 28 pages followed by index for the year. Folding road map from London to Nottingham. First several pages on America including Edmund Burke's
0014: 1774 Magazine Edmund Burke American TaxationEst. $100-$120
1669 Vellum Scottish Deed: Scottish manuscript deed dated 1669 noting the reign of Charles II. Notarial device and signatures. Very Good, measures 15.5 x 9". Reserve: $50.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $8.00 to anywhere
0019: 1669 Vellum Scottish DeedEst. $60-$70Lot Passed
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1860 Four Tinted Lithographs American West: Four tinted lithographs, three showing landscapes of the American West including an Indian camp, and another of Toro Mucho, a Kioway Indian chief. All printed by Sarony and Co., New York, 1860. Fine
0023: 1860 Four Tinted Lithographs American WestEst. $40-$50
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, the leaf with Ecclesiastical laws established at Canterbury in
0024: 1501 Law Leaf Canterbury LynewoodEst. $60-$70Lot Passed