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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Historical Manuscripts and Printings

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1787 United States Lottery Agreement: Manuscript agreement dated Providence 1787 regarding two tickets purchased for the United States Lottery between two subscribers, each who signs. On the verso docketed "John Randals Ticket". Very
0001: 1787 United States Lottery AgreementEst. US$50-US$60Lot Passed
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1763 Signed Letter Father of the Colonies Lord Dunk: Signed Two page letter from George Montagu Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax ( 1716-1771) , known for his work in America as "Father of the Colonies", to Sir James Lowther (1736-1802) regarding a complaint.
0002: 1763 Signed Letter Father of the Colonies Lord DunkEst. US$300-US$350
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. US$300-US$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. US$100-US$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. US$60-US$70Lot Passed
1770 Oxford Magazine Political Cartoons: The April 1770 issue of Oxford Magazine, printed at London for S. Bladon (and others). 40 pages and three engravings including two political cartoons. Interesting content including letter of John
0014: 1770 Oxford Magazine Political CartoonsEst. US$40-US$50Lot Passed
1748 Magazine Stock Jobbing London: The September 1748 issue of Gentleman's Magazine, printed at London by Sylvanus Urban, 48 pages and one engraving present. The engraving of Foundling Hospital. Essay on the decay of trade in London
0015: 1748 Magazine Stock Jobbing LondonEst. US$50-US$60Lot Passed
1761 Manuscript Lease for Norfolk Manor: A lease dated 1761 between the Manor of Methwold in the county of Norfolk and John Poole a Gentleman for a period of twelve years. One page, signed, measures 8 x 12.5", integral blank attached. Fine
0016: 1761 Manuscript Lease for Norfolk ManorEst. US$30-US$40Lot Passed
1774 Magazine Polar Expedition America: The September 1774 issue of Gentleman's Magazine, printed at London. 56 pages and two engravings including one of a sea creature found during the Phipps expedition to North Pole. Accound of the
0017: 1774 Magazine Polar Expedition AmericaEst. US$60-US$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. US$60-US$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. US$50-US$60
1757 Leaf Benjamin Franklin Print Shop: A leaf from "The Anarchy of the Ranters.." by Robert Barclay, Philadelphia, 1757. Printed at the shop of Benjamin Franklin. A color copy of the title leaf accompanies the original leaf. Fine,
0024: 1757 Leaf Benjamin Franklin Print ShopEst. US$60-US$70Lot Passed