Historical Manuscripts and Printings 2024-11-26 Auction - 54 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
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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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1795 Volume Gentlemans Magazine Engravings: The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle for the Year MDCCXCV Volume LXV Part the First, by Sylvanus Urban, printed at London by John Nichols, 1795. General title and preface and six monthly
0002: 1795 Volume Gentlemans Magazine EngravingsEst. US$120-US$150Lot Passed
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1690 English Indenture William and Mary Numerous Seals: Nicely penned large English vellum indenture dated 1690 during the reign of William and Mary regarding property in West Greenstead in the County of Sussex, Fancy printed vignette, in English, Seven
0003: 1690 English Indenture William and Mary Numerous SealsEst. US$150-US$200
1739 Exact Map of the Crim Tartars Russia: An Exact Map of the Crim (Formerly Taurica Chersonesus) Part of Lesser Tartary …, printed at London in 1739 for Gentleman's Magazine. Measures 15 x 12", Folding map, Fine, short tear in blank
0005: 1739 Exact Map of the Crim Tartars RussiaEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
1781 Historia Civil Isla De Menorca: Historia Civil Y Natural De La Isla De Menorca Descripcion Topografica De La Ciudad De Mahon…, by Don Josef Antonio Lasierra y Navarro, printed at Madrid, 1781, Title, [14], 283. Speckled
0006: 1781 Historia Civil Isla De MenorcaEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed
1854 Two Engravings Salt lake City: Two engravings of Salt Lake City published by Ackerman at New York, circa 1854. Fine condition, each 9 x 5.5". Reserve: $40.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $10.00 to anywhere within the
0009: 1854 Two Engravings Salt lake CityEst. US$50-US$60Lot Passed
1841 Engraving Thomas Jefferson: Engraving of Thomas Jefferson by J B Longacre after a Gilbert Stuart portrait. Nice cartouche, full margins with some discoloration at margins. Fine, measures 9 x 12". Reserve: $30.00
0010: 1841 Engraving Thomas JeffersonEst. US$40-US$50Lot Passed
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1727 Detailed English Manuscript Rent Roll: A large English manuscript rent roll for the manor of Methwold in Norfolk, dated 1727. On three large ledger pages of paper and large partial vellum document used as a limp binding. Good, some paper
0013: 1727 Detailed English Manuscript Rent RollEst. US$50-US$60
1748 Gentleman's Magazine Map of Africa: The Gentleman's Magazine for February 1748 printed at London by Sylvanus Urban, 48 pages. Contains a fine folding map of Africa by Thomas Jefferys measuring 11.5 x 10.5". Also full page text cut of
0015: 1748 Gentleman's Magazine Map of AfricaEst. US$50-US$60Lot Passed
1636 Manuscript French Ledger: Manuscript property ledger two pages and docketed blank, entries dated 1636 In French, Fine condition, measures 7 x 10". Reserve: $40.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $10.00 to anywhere within
0017: 1636 Manuscript French LedgerEst. US$50-US$60Lot Passed
1681 London Gazette Plot Against King: The February 9-13, 1681 issue of The London Gazette, single sheet printed by Thomas Newcomb, complete. Bottom of second page proclamation of Norwich in support of the King after the plot to kill the
0019: 1681 London Gazette Plot Against KingEst. US$50-US$60Lot Passed
1807 French Law Book 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,
0021: 1807 French Law Book Civil ProcedureEst. US$40-US$50Lot Passed
1896 Two Reports Buenos Ayres Railway: Two reports of the Buenos Ayres and Rosario Railway Company for 1896 and 1897, printed at London. Very Good, folded. Measure 5.5 x 8.5". Reserve: $20.00 Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $10.00 to
0023: 1896 Two Reports Buenos Ayres RailwayEst. US$20-US$30Lot Passed
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
0024: 1782 Lady's Magazine HighlandersEst. US$20-US$30Lot Passed