Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2023-10-31 Auction - 53 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
1782 Volume Magazine Revolutionary War1480 Medieval Legal Manuscript Leaf Initials1774 Gentleman's Magazine Boston Tea Party
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Historical Manuscripts and Printings

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1774 Gentleman's Magazine Boston Tea Party: The Gentleman's Magazine for January 1774, printed at London by Sylvanus Urban. 48 pages. Three engravings including folding map of route of voyages, one of antiquities, and another of a New Zealand
0003: 1774 Gentleman's Magazine Boston Tea PartyEst. US$350-US$400Lot Passed
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1787 Printing of United States Constitution: Early printing of the United States Constitution printed in the November issue of "The Universal Magazine" . Complete extract titled "The New Plan of th Constitution of the United States….".
0004: 1787 Printing of United States ConstitutionEst. US$120-US$150
1782 Volume Magazine Revolutionary War: The European Magazine and London Review…Vol II for 1782, published at London by the Philological Society of London and printed for John Fielding. Covers the period July through December with
0007: 1782 Volume Magazine Revolutionary WarEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
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1702 English Vellum Indenture Red Wax Seal of Ship: Large English vellum indenture dated 1702 during the riegn of William III being the conveyance of property in Donnington in the county of Lincoln by Edward Legh, a Doctor of Physick, signed by hime
0008: 1702 English Vellum Indenture Red Wax Seal of ShipEst. US$100-US$120
1785 Volume Magazine Voyages Engravings: The Town and Country Magazine or Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction, and Entertainment Vol XVII for the Year 1785, printed at London for A Hamilton. All twelve issues and Supplement bound
0011: 1785 Volume Magazine Voyages EngravingsEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
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1480 Medieval Legal Manuscript Leaf Initials: A beautifully penned law leaf in Latin on paper circa 1480, France. Double columned text with fourteen initial letters including two with floral scroll work. Very Good condition, meaaures 8 x 11.5".
0013: 1480 Medieval Legal Manuscript Leaf InitialsEst. US$200-US$250
1760 Knowledge of the Heavens Astronomy: The Knowledge of the Heavens and the Earth made easy: or, the first principles of astronomy and geography explain’d by the use of globes and maps. .., By Isaac Watts, D.D, printed at London for
0014: 1760 Knowledge of the Heavens AstronomyEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed
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Two Ancient Coins Judea Pontius Pilate: Two ancient coins from Judea, attributed to Roman governance of Valerius Gratos and Pontius Pilate. In protective holders with descriptions. Conditions Good. Reserve: $30.00 Shipping:Domestic:
0016: Two Ancient Coins Judea Pontius PilateEst. US$40-US$50
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1675 Manuscript French Vellum Document: Seven page legal document from France, docket dated 1675, signatures. Ties with string. Writing faint. Fine,measures 6 x 8.5". Reserve: $40.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $8.00 to anywhere
0018: 1675 Manuscript French Vellum DocumentEst. US$50-US$60
1501 Law Leaf Canterbury Lynewood: A beautifully printed 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
0023: 1501 Law Leaf Canterbury LynewoodEst. US$60-US$70Lot Passed
1585 English Leaves Pamphlet Title: The Title and the complete Preface [4] of "A Godlie Exposition Upon Certeine Chapters of Nehemiah..by James PIlkington..", printed by Thomas Thomas, printer to Cambridge University, 1585. Very Good,
0024: 1585 English Leaves Pamphlet TitleEst. US$60-US$70Lot Passed