Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2024-09-17 Auction - 56 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
1823 Three Vol Set Dictionnaire de Police Moderne1796 Three Issues Gentlemans Magazine Engravings History1541 Leaf Catholic Rosario Virgin Mary
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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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1516 Manuscript Vellum Prayer Leaf: A beautifully penned leaf from a religious work on vellum, This is the last leaf with large initials in red and blue and the date 1516 at the end. An additional blank is attached with light table of
0002: 1516 Manuscript Vellum Prayer LeafEst. $120-$150
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1778 Gentleman's Magazine Revolutionary War: The August 1778 issue of The Gentleman's Magazine printed at London by Sylvanus Urban. 56 pages and one engraving, Much content regarding the Revolutionary War including letter from George Washington
0004: 1778 Gentleman's Magazine Revolutionary WarEst. $120-$150
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17th C Munster Cosmography Leaves America: Two leaves, one with extensive woodcuts illustrating the indians of South America. Circa 1628. Fine, light mounting traces. Folio. Reserve: $80.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $10.00 to anywhere
0008: 17th C Munster Cosmography Leaves AmericaEst. $100-$120
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1761 English Sermon James Penn: A Sermon Preached at Christ Church in Newgate Street On Monday the 21st of September…, by James Penn, printed at London. Collates iv, 15, Advert. Very Good, measures 6.5 x 8". Reserve: $20.00
0016: 1761 English Sermon James PennEst. $30-$40
1719 Chatelaine Map Lima Peru: A large map by Henry Chatelain (1684-1743) entitled "Carte Particuliere du Perou, Plan de la Ville de Lima…..", from his work of 1719. Measures 17 x 20.5", folded as issued and additional
0018: 1719 Chatelaine Map Lima PeruEst. $30-$40Lot Passed
1807 French Law Civil Procedure: Formulaire Du Code De Procedure Civile ou Modeles Des Differents Actes De Procedure D'Apres Ce Nouveau Code.., by J B Delaporte, printed at Paris by H. Nicolle, 1807. Half and full title, 380 pages,
0020: 1807 French Law Civil ProcedureEst. $40-$50Lot Passed
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1688 Fine Engraving Ein Peruaner Happel: A fine engraving entitled "Ein Peruaner (A Peruvian)" from a work by E W Happel "Thesaurus Exoticorum", printed 1688 at Hamburg. Large text cutmeasuring 4 x 7.5", German text, leaf measures 8 x
0021: 1688 Fine Engraving Ein Peruaner HappelEst. $70-$80
1782 Lady's Magazine Highlanders: The April 1782 issue of "The Lady's Magazine..", printed at London for G. Robinson. 56 pages and one engraving. Interesting content including customs and manners of the Highlanders. Magazine not
0023: 1782 Lady's Magazine HighlandersEst. $30-$40Lot Passed