Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2024-08-27 Auction - 53 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
1763 Signed Letter Father of the Colonies Lord Dunk1821 Large Handcolored English Military Cartoon1776 [Law] Abolizione Della Tortura
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1776 [Law] Abolizione Della Tortura: Rare Italian law book "Siu L'Abolizione Della Tortura Del Si, Di Sonnenfels…", printed at Milan by Giuseppe Galeazzi, MDCCLXXVI (1776). First Edition. Engraved Title and Prelim [4], 128 pages.
0003: 1776 [Law] Abolizione Della TorturaEst. $300-$350Lot Passed
1628 Engraved Leaf Indians of Brazil: A leaf with two engravings, one each side, depicting the indians of Brazil in America. From a work by Sebastian Munster circa 1628. Fine condition with mounting traces at left margin. German text.
0009: 1628 Engraved Leaf Indians of BrazilEst. $100-$120Lot Passed
1638 Nicely Penned French Ledger: Finely penned French manuscript of paper, three pages on two leaves, recording the land transactions of a Madame. Entries dated 1637-1638 and signed by notary at the end. Fine condition, measures 7 x
0011: 1638 Nicely Penned French LedgerEst. $60-$70Lot Passed
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1817 Engraving Large Map of the Moon: Large Map of the Moon, printed for Ferguson's Astronomy at Philadelphia by and for Abraham Small, 1817. Fine, central fold as issued, measures 16 x 10.5". Reserve: $50.00 Shipping:Domestic:
0018: 1817 Engraving Large Map of the MoonEst. $60-$70
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1709 Lot of English Acts Reign of Queen Anne: A lot of five English Acts of Parliament from the reign of Queen Anne, Dated 1709-1714 on a variety of subjects, all complete, Three with decorative cover leaves. Small folio. Reserve: $40.00
0021: 1709 Lot of English Acts Reign of Queen AnneEst. $50-$60