Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2023-11-07 Auction - 53 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
1720 Fine Binding Bible New Testament1741 French Document Signed Louis1743 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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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
0001: 1501 Law Leaf Canterbury LynewoodEst. US$60-US$70
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1792 Common Sense Thomas Paine: Common Sense: addressed to the inhabitants of America, on the following interesting subjects: ... A new edition, with several additions ... To which is added, an appendix; together with an address to
0003: 1792 Common Sense Thomas PaineEst. US$500-US$600
1788 Magazine Volume Pyramids Slave Trade: A volume of the "Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle. Volume LVIII. For the Year MDCCLXXXVIII (1788) from January through June followed by index, each monthly issue with own title page.
0004: 1788 Magazine Volume Pyramids Slave TradeEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed
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
0005: 1787 Engraving Bush Hill PhiladelphiaEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed
1741 French Document Signed Louis: A suite of documents with the main document signed Louis XV (1710-1774) and by his Secretary of State Louis Phelypeaux. The document signed at Versailles with attached notes one signed Arnaud. The
0006: 1741 French Document Signed LouisEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
1763 Map Chart of Antarctic Polar Circle: 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
0007: 1763 Map Chart of Antarctic Polar CircleEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
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
0009: 1746 Magazine Scot Rebellion and MapEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed
1678 English Treason Trial of Goldsmith: The Tryal of William Stayley, Goldsmith; for speaking treasonable words against His most sacred Majesty: and upon full evidence found guilty of high treason, and received sentence accordingly, on
0010: 1678 English Treason Trial of GoldsmithEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
1532 Early Printed Leaf in English Boecius: A rare leaf from an early English printing of "The Seconde Boke of Boecius" of Chaucer in English. Printed by Thomas Godfray, London, 1532. Folio Ccxiii. Mounting trim on verso. Fine condition,
0012: 1532 Early Printed Leaf in English BoeciusEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
1680 Vellum Scottish Deed Nicely Penned: A Scottish deed dated 1680 during the reign of Charles II partially in Latin but mostly in English. Decorative initial letter and notarial device and docket at end. On vellum in Fine condition,
0013: 1680 Vellum Scottish Deed Nicely PennedEst. US$60-US$70Lot Passed
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
0015: 1669 Vellum Scottish DeedEst. US$60-US$70Lot Passed
1778 Letters on Prevalence of Christianity: Letters on the Prevalence of Christianity, before its civil establishment: with observations on a late history of the decline of the Roman Empire. by East Apthorp, M. A. Vicar Of Croydon, printed at
0017: 1778 Letters on Prevalence of ChristianityEst. US$100-US$120Lot Passed
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1789 Fine Binding English Magazine: Fine binding of "The European Magazine or London review..", by the Philological Society of London, printed at London for J. Sewell, 1789. General Title and six monthly issues January through June
0020: 1789 Fine Binding English MagazineEst. US$40-US$50
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1599 Rare Leaf Arabic Latin Bible Woodcut: A leaf from an Arabic Latin bible, "Arba’at Anajil Yasu’ al-Masih Sayyidina al-Muqaddasah. Sacrosancta quatuor Iesu Christi D. N. Evangelia", published at Rome, 1591. From Mark with large
0021: 1599 Rare Leaf Arabic Latin Bible WoodcutEst. US$60-US$70
1730 Sermon Restoration of Charles II: The Duty and Excellence of Thanksgiving. A sermon Preach’d before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor and Aldermen of the City of London, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, On Friday May 29,
0022: 1730 Sermon Restoration of Charles IIEst. US$60-US$70Lot Passed
1516 Leaf Decretals Pope Gregory IX: A leaf on fine paper in red and black from the decretals of Pope Gregory IX, printed in 1516, Fine condition, accompanied by color copy of the printers imprint, measures 7 x 9". Reserve: $30.00
0024: 1516 Leaf Decretals Pope Gregory IXEst. US$40-US$50Lot Passed