1771 English Manuscript Award

Two documents including a vellum manor document dated 1720 from Scarboroughin York and a large 1771 indenture being a lease on property in St. Martins in the City and County of Lincoln. Vellum documen

ENGLISH MANUSCRIPT ILLUMINATOR (15TH CENTURY) Historiated initial 'T'(erribilis) est locus iste: hic dom[us Dei est], circa 1450 ink and gold leaf on vellum 14 x 12.7 cm (5 1/2 x 5 in.) LOT NOTESFor a

Two leaves from a large English manuscript of Petrus Riga, Aurora, in the first redaction of Aegidius of Paris, in Latin verse, on parchment [England, second half of fourteenth century (c. 1375)] Two

Early 13th century AD. A vellum leaf from a manuscript bible with text in two columns of black lettre batarde script with decorated versal and highlighted initials and marginal ornament in red and blu

A stunning English vellum manuscript described as a Fine, issued during the reign of King Charles II, 1637. In a Chancery hand with calligraphy. The Great Seal is partially intact. Bold brown ink, Fin

Period official copy of a letter from members of the House of Commons to King James II thanking him for putting down a Popish rebellion. Two pages to his "Most Gracious Soveraign" with the second half

Manuscript document signed by all the Lords of the treasury, an Exchequer Receipt for their 800 pound salaries for the half year received from Thomas Vernon, Teller of the Exchequer. Dated 1683. Inclu

We have offered here a 1771 English Sterling Silver Mustard Pot with a Cobalt Blue Glass Liner. This one has an openwork design around the sides with the Cobalt Blue showing through. It has a handle a

1800 SAXONS Handwritten English Manuscript England Medieval Britain Rome A rare, early 19th-century handwritten history of Anglo-Saxon England. This manuscript describes the state of medieval England,

A legal document from the fifteenth year of the reign of King George II (1742) on vellum, signed by Francke Walpole, On verso are three rare red revenue stamps with metal insert. Very Good, measures 1

Copies of the Depositions of the Witnesses Examined in the Cause of Divorce Now Depending in the Consistory Court of the Lord Bishop of London, At Doctor's - Commons, Between the Right Honourable Rich

Four page manuscript Survey showing the holdings of Lady Manwood in the manor of Methwold in the County of Norfolk, dated 1664. Very Good, measures 8 x 13". Reserve: $80.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-ra

1662 manuscript release of Jeremy Cheevers, a Girdler, of London. Nicely penned with black wax seal with impression. Signatures. Fine condition, measures 7 x 8”. Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $10

Large English Will of John Harris of Chevenings in the County of Kent, Esquire dated 1638 during the reign of King Charles I. Penned on eight large paper leaves in a fine hand, the last leaf being the

An interesting manuscript Will on paper of John Seaward of the county of Dorset, a Yeoman, one page, with attached Probate in Latin from th Diocese, one page, with paper embossed seal showing a skelet

1771 Manuscript copy of a deed on land in Somerset County in the Colony of Maryland. The indenture between George Smith and John Nelms. Three pages, breaks along folds. Very Good. The indenture and re

An interesting two page manuscript document being an abstract of leases at Methwold in Norfolk during the 11th and 13th years of the reign of James I (1614-1616). Penned in the 17th century as well wi

A letter to the Under Sheriff of the Old Bailey relaying that Secretary Peel will not commute a sentence of death to a convict at the Gaol of Newgate. Dated 1829 and signed. Fine condition, measures 8

Manuscript document dated 1583 during the reign of Elizabeth I in English, signed. Interesting watermark of a hand with a star. Good condition, some loss to left portion of document, Measures 6 x 10,5

Handsome English manuscript dated 1677 during the reign of Charles II regarding receipt of payment by LancelotThornton of Middlesex, funds from Sarah Partridge of London, a Spinster. Signatures and re

Three page English manuscript indenture on paper dated 1776 during the reign of King George III between two Yeomen concerning property in the county of Radnor. Embossed revenue stamp, tax stamp, andpa

One page manuscript in a fine Chancery hand in Latin. A legal document from England with two embossed revenue stamps. Attached black, Fine, measures 8 x 12". Reserve: $40.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-r

Interesting "Attested Copy" of a 1718 English indenture regarding property at Cows Cross Street, Vinegar Yard, and Sharps Alley in Middlesex on the outskirts of London. The copy dated 1770 and on four

Nicely penned three page manuscript release of legacy by Edward Lock of Hinderclay in the county of Suffolk, Gentleman. Embossed revenue stamps, and red wax seal. Signatures. On paper in Fine conditio