Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2025-09-02 Auction - 53 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
1731 The Taste of the Town Diversions of London1745 English Vellum Royal Manor Seizen and Seal1714 The History of the Mitre and Purse
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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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1787 Annual Register US Constitution: The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year 1787, printed at London for J. Dodsley, 1789. The second printing, this volume with one of the first appearances
0003: 1787 Annual Register US ConstitutionEst. $500-$600Lot Passed
1608 Leaf Rare Edition Don Quixote: A leaf from "El Ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Segunda Parte del Ingenioso Cavallero Don Quixote de la Mancha", by Miguel De Cervantes, printed at Madrid by Juan De La Cuesta, 1608. Leaf
0007: 1608 Leaf Rare Edition Don QuixoteEst. $350-$400Lot Passed
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1595 Engravings Virginis Mariae Vita Collaert: Six beautifully preserved engravings of Adriaen Collaert (1560-1618) circa 1595 from "Virginis Mariae Vita,,,", printed at Antwerp. All professionally window mounted on paper. Each measures 3.5 x 3"
0009: 1595 Engravings Virginis Mariae Vita CollaertEst. $150-$200
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1680 Bartoli Engraving Pluto Entering Underworld: Beautiful engraving of "Pluto, seen from behind, entering the Underwold on his chariot, Cereberus and three Furies to right, from "Giove che fulmina li giganti", after the frescoes on the ceiling of
0010: 1680 Bartoli Engraving Pluto Entering UnderworldEst. $120-$150
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1640 Old Master Engraving Prophet Amos: An engraving by Cornelis Galle (1576-1650) after Jan Van der Straat of the prophet Amos circa 1640 with platemark 11. Part of a series of prophets of the old testament. Fine condition, measures 7.5 x
0023: 1640 Old Master Engraving Prophet AmosEst. $20-$30