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1754 A View of the Principal Deistical Writers That Hav

1775 Gentleman's Magazine Revolutionary War

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A short auction of 80 lots including some interesting Tudor period vellums, English books from the 17th century, interesting maps and periodicals.

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1776 Revolutionary War Bible Leaf: An original leaf from the famous Gun Wad bible printed by Christoph Saur at Germantown Pennsylvania, 1776.During the British invasion of Germantown it is related that the bible leaves were used for

0101: 1776 Revolutionary War Bible LeafEst. US$40-US$60Lot Passed

1803 English Bond: 1803 English Bond for Peaceable Enjoyment, beautifully penned on three pages. Signatures, pertains to the Dunnington family of Thorganby in Yorkshire. Additional related document included, one paper

0102: 1803 English BondEst. US$40-US$60Lot Passed

Slavic Leaves Manuscript Numerous Seals: Two manuscript leaves in Slavic script, untranslated with ten red wax seals. Very Good, mild discoloration, each leaf measures 8 x 13”.

0103: Slavic Leaves Manuscript Numerous SealsEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

1689 Manuscript Exchequer Receipt Signed: 1689 Vellum Manuscript receipt of the Exchequer during the reign of William and Mary. Signed by Teller Henry Maynard. Very Good, central fold, measures 20 x 3”.

0104: 1689 Manuscript Exchequer Receipt SignedEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

1787 Map of Pembrokeshire: C1787 English map of Pembrokeshire in Wales from Frances Grose “Antiquities of England and Wales. Map by John Seller. Map measures 6 x 4.5”. The leaf measures 7 x 10.5”. Fine condition.

0105: 1787 Map of PembrokeshireEst. US$40-US$80Lot Passed

Engraving after Jacques Callot: An engraved scene showing the persecution of Christians, which appears to be of or after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) the noted period engraver.Latter 17th century. Archivally to matting.

0106: Engraving after Jacques CallotEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

Old Master Engraving Queen Esther: An Old Master engraving from the latter 16th/early 17th century of Queen Esther from the beginning of Chapter 5. The inscription at the bottom reads "Pectore sollicito sed non tristi .... regem

0107: Old Master Engraving Queen EstherEst. US$60-US$80Lot Passed

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1757 Gentleman's Magazine w/ Plan Coast of France: Gentleman’s Magazine November 1757, 48 pages including two plates: one of Coast of France and the other with illustration related to stories in the Magazine. Fine, not bound. Measures 5 x 8”.

0108: 1757 Gentleman's Magazine w/ Plan Coast of FranceEst. US$60-US$100

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1766 Issue of The London Chronicle: The London Chronicle for October 28-30, 1766. Eight pages, interesting content . Fine, measures 8 x 11”.

0109: 1766 Issue of The London ChronicleEst. US$40-US$60Lot Passed

1717 Issue of London Gazette: The London Gazette for February 9-12, 1717. Single sheet printed both sides complete. Official news and notices including bankrupts. Very Good, measures 7 x 11.5”.

0110: 1717 Issue of London GazetteEst. US$40-US$60Lot Passed

Seven English Military Acts 1782 and Later: Seven English military Acts from 1782, 1798, 1799, 1803, 1804, 1818, 1829. Very Good. Folio.

0111: Seven English Military Acts 1782 and LaterEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

1690 Votes of House of Commons: 1690 Votes of the House of Commons broadside for December 27. Summary of the action of the House. Complete in two pages printed in London, Measures 6.5 x 11”. Very Good, mild discoloration.

0112: 1690 Votes of House of CommonsEst. US$60-US$100Lot Passed

1690 Votes of House of Commons (2): 1690 Votes of the House of Commons broadsides for November 20 and November 21. Both complete, trimmed. Each measures 5 x 9.5”.

0113: 1690 Votes of House of Commons (2)Est. US$60-US$100Lot Passed

1730 Callot Miseries of War Engraving: An engraving from the famous series of Jacques Callot (1592-1635) on the Misery of War engraved by Leon Schenk, after the Callot originals. (It should be noted the Callot originals are extremely

0114: 1730 Callot Miseries of War EngravingEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

1769 Gentleman's Magazine American Interest: The Gentleman’s Magazine for October 1769. 48 pages. No engravings. Includes interesting article on settling new colonies including a diagram. American news briefs at end from Boston. Very Good,

0115: 1769 Gentleman's Magazine American InterestEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

1815 Niles Weekly War of 1812 News: War of 1812 issue of Niles Weekly Register, printed at Baltimore. Interesting news including war related from New Orleans and reference to Madison’s Federalist. 16 pages. Very Good, measures 6 x

0116: 1815 Niles Weekly War of 1812 NewsEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

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1836 Large English Vellum Indenture Red Wax Seals: 1836 Large English Vellum Indenture manuscript with large fancy printed vignette, blue revenue stamp, tax stamp, and two red wax seals on green cloth tags. Signatures. Pertains to property in

0117: 1836 Large English Vellum Indenture Red Wax SealsEst. US$80-US$100

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1728 Large Vellum Deed London w/ Red Wax Seals: 1728 Large Vellum indenture written during the reign of George II pertaining to conveyance of property in London in St. Stephen on Coleman street between John Mortimer, an esquire, and his wife

0118: 1728 Large Vellum Deed London w/ Red Wax SealsEst. US$100-US$200

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1713 English Act Sail Cloth: English Act of Parliament dated and printed 1713 for encouraging the making of sail-cloth in Great Britain. Decorative cover leaf, two pages black letter, measures 7 x 11”.

0119: 1713 English Act Sail ClothEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

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1691 William and Mary Act Against Enemies of State: 1691 English Act from reign of William and Mary, printed 1691 entitled “An Act Against Corresponding with Their Majesties Enemies”. Decorative cover leaf, three pages complete. Measures 7.75 x

0120: 1691 William and Mary Act Against Enemies of StateEst. US$100-US$200

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1691 William and Mary Act Naval Prize of Bay Salt: 1691 English Act from reign of William and Mary, printed 1691, for preserving of two ships laden with Bay Salt as a Prize to benefit the Navy. Decorative cover leaf. Five pages black letter. Very

0121: 1691 William and Mary Act Naval Prize of Bay SaltEst. US$100-US$200

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1856 Parliamentary Paper Recruiting in United States: 1856 Parliamentary paper entitled “Further Papers relative to Recruiting in the United States”, passed by both house of Parliament 1856. 57 pages, complete , disbound. Measures 8.5 x 13”.

0122: 1856 Parliamentary Paper Recruiting in United StatesEst. US$80-US$100Lot Passed

1600 Elizabethan Vellum License Signed by Bishop Durham: 1600 Vellum Manuscript from the reign of Elizabeth I and signed by Elizabethan favorite Tobias Dunelm, the Bishop of Durham. The manuscript is described as a License of Alienation and pertains to a

0123: 1600 Elizabethan Vellum License Signed by Bishop DurhamEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

1577 Elizabethan Vellum Deed Red Wax Seal: 1577 Vellum Conveyance of property in Brasserton in the County of Durham beautifully penned during the reign of Elizabeth I with a vellum seal tag and red wax pendant seal attached. Signed by mark at

0124: 1577 Elizabethan Vellum Deed Red Wax SealEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

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