A few examples of appraisal values for
1605

• 1655 English Marriage English
  1655 English Marriage English Documenton parchment with seals framed approx. 18'' x 18''.
• A number of historic
  A number of historic proclamations and other documents of the years 1659 to 1715 including the taking and subsequent execution of Lord Monmouth after the rebellion of 1685 proclamations after the treaty of Breda 1667 details of the court which sentenced Charles I in 1648 and a later court sentencing after the Jacobite rebellion in 1715.
• 1855 Canvaswork probably
  1855 Canvaswork probably American, Mary Queen of Scots relinquishing her crown to the guards and court officials before her execution, signed at bottom on faux eglomisé mat "Jane F. Eggert. 1855", wool and silk on canvas, 44-1/2 x 37-1/2 in. (sight); probably original wood frame,
• 1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND
  1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND GRANTDated 55 years after the Pilgrims landed. Handwritten, listing many early Pre Revolutionary War 17th C. Connecticut settlers. Document has been reinforced with two Connecticut Civil War Bonds, somewhat visible through the back of the document. Appr ox. 12-1/4" L x 15-3/8" H. Overall discoloration, tears, ECT. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house.
• ENGLISH CONTRACT OF INDENTURE CIRCA
  ENGLISH CONTRACT OF INDENTURE CIRCA 1700 calligraphy on parchment a contract from Peter Courthope (born 1639 died 1724) of Danny Mansion Hurstpierpoint Sussex for leasing land from William Zinoff. Dated January 28 1700 - h:15.50 w:28.25 in.
• A late 16th/early 17th Century
  A late 16th/early 17th Century coloured engraving - ''Map of the Shyre of Kent divided into five lathes therof'' - Map of Kent showing London part of Surrey and Sussex 7.75ins x 14.25ins (Anonymous - thought to be the second state of the first separate printed map of Kent which was first published circa 1580. This example is probably issued circa 1625) in modern gilt moulded frame and glazed Provenance : O'Shea Gallery 89 Lower Sloane Street London SW1W 8DA
• Thomas Fuller The Church History of
  Thomas Fuller The Church History of Britain; from the Birth of Jesus Christ Until the Year MDCXLVIII 1655 printed for John Williams at the sign of the Crown in St. Paul's Church-yard London folio (13 1/4 in. x 9 in.) bound by Hayday in full calf with gilt tooling and raised bands with copper-plate engraved plates including coat-of-arms Lichfieldensis Cathedral and folding plate of a bird's-eye-view of Canterbury.
• A FOUNDATIONAL WORK ON POLITICAL
  A FOUNDATIONAL WORK ON POLITICAL THEORY, 1679 Robert Filmer, THE FREE-HOLDERS GRAND INQUEST, Touching Our Sovereign Lord the King and His Parliament. To Which are Added Observations Upon Forms of Government. Together With Directions for Obedience to Governours in Dangerous and Doubtful Times. (London: 1679) Also containing "An Advertisement to the Jury-Men of England, Touching Witches," with individual title page, but paginated in series with the rest; 2 vols. in one, small 8vo, half calf, marbled boards (late 19th-century binding). The original flyleaf inscribed by John Mountagu Boughton (possibly the 2nd Duke of Montagu, 1690-1749, whose ancestral seat was Boughton).
• John White's 16th century map of
  John White's 16th century map of Virginia and North Carolina, "Americae pars, Nunc Virginia dicta, primum ab Anglis inuenta sumtibus Dn. Walteri Raleigh, Equestris ordinis viri Anno Dm. MDLXXXV regm vero Sereniss: nostrae Reginae Elisabethae XXVII. Hujus vero Historia peculiari Libro discripta est, additis etiam Indigenarum Iconibus" by John White, from A Briefe and True Report of the New Founde Land of Virginia , Part 1 of Great Voyages published by Theodore De Bry, Frankfurt, 1590, copper engraving on laid paper with undecipherable watermark, State 2 map with the initial letter "C" imposed onto the letter "E" in "Chesapiooc", plate 11-7/8 x 16-1/4 in., page 13 x 18 in.; modern wood frame. Hinged at top with archival tape and at bottom with Scotch tape, 1 in. strip of top margin restored including most of upper border, reinforced center crease, moderate soiling, fading, toning, creases, minor foxing; frame with abrasions and minor losses, Village Smith Galleries label on backing. Abraham Lincoln Bookstore, Chicago, 1982; Private Collection, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• JOHN SPEED (1552-1629) FRANCE
  JOHN SPEED (1552-1629) FRANCE Hand coloured engraving: 28 x 24 in. (sight) Framed; published by George Humble London
• John Speed (1552-1629)/Britain as
  John Speed (1552-1629)/Britain as it was Devided in the Tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their Heptarchy/coloured engraved map/with text verso, 39cm x 51cm
• Portraits of Kings, 1620: Martini
  Portraits of Kings, 1620: Martini Hamconii Frisia Sev De Viris Rebusque, Joannis Starteri (Bibliopolae Sumptibus), 1620, each page with prints of various kings, many in military pose and brandishing weapons, quarter calf over marbled boards, 9 x 7 in. Pages remounted, binding with extensive spine losses, hinges weak.
• A hand coloured print in support of
  A hand coloured print in support of John Wilkes imprisoned for libelling Parliament dated 1768 together with 19th c. prints titled ''Un Tournoi'' and '' Un Melee''.
• John Speed, 1627, The Invasions
  John Speed, 1627, The Invasions of England and Ireland With Al their Civill Wars Since the Conquest", a Historical map of England, Wales and Ireland "Are to be solde by Thomas Basset in Fleet Street and Richard Chiswell in Churchyard", image 15" x 20 1/2", text on both leaves verso, a highly decorative detailed map, superbly engraved by Cornelius Danckertsz, The map shows the various invasions and internal battles from the Norman invasion in 1066 to 1588. The land battles are marked by opposing phalanxes of troops, the invasion places from Sea by attacking fleets Estimate $800-1,200
• John Speed, 1610/The Kingdome of
  John Speed, 1610/The Kingdome of Great Britaine and Ireland/hand coloured engraved map, 40.5cm x 53cm/with text on reverse
• John Speed (1552-1629)/The
  John Speed (1552-1629)/The Countie Pallatine of Lancaster/described and divided into hundreds, dated 1610/hand coloured engraved map, 39cm x 51.5cm
• John Speed (British
  John Speed (British 1552-1629)/Rutlandshire with Oakham and Stanford/with the arms of the Duke of Rutland/hand coloured engraved map, 38cm x 51cm/Joan Blaeu (Dutch 1596-1673)/Lincolnia Comitatus/hand coloured engraved map, 43cm x 51cm and/Le Cercle de la Basse-Saxe subdivise en tolls Les Estates et Principau tes, 52cm x 82cm
• After Thomas Whitcombe (British,
  After Thomas Whitcombe (British, 1760-1824) "Capture of the Liguria, Aug 7th, 1798", "Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, Oct. 21st, 1805" and "Destruction of the French Fleet in Basque Roads, April 12th, 1809", trio of hand-colored engravings depicting naval battle scenes, 9" x 12-1/2", all engraved by T. Sutherland, published 1817 at 48 Strand, for J. Jenkins' naval achievements. Glazed and presented in white linen mats within contemporary burlwood frames.
• DOCUMENT: 1657 INDENTURE,
  DOCUMENT: 1657 INDENTURE, CROMWELL ERAEnglish indenture dated 1657. Two illegible signatures at bottom. Document measures about 7" x 16-3/4". shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• 1702 LONDON KING JAMES BIBLE AND
  1702 LONDON KING JAMES BIBLE AND 1704 BOOK OF COMMON PR...1702 London King James Bible and 1704 Book of Common Prayer , handsomely bound in green Morocco with silver clasps and engraved “Joanna Querk 1707” and struck with maker’s mark “ES.” The first blank leaf of the bible with handwritten inscription: “Robert Sidersin the son of Walter Sidersin and Alice his wife was born the 19th January and baptized the 2 of February 1720/1” and likewise a blank leaf at the end: “Elizth Short Her Book 29th July 1792.” 5 ¼ in. x 3 in. x 2 ½ in. From the Starbuck East Brick, Nantucket, MA Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• SAMUEL PEPYS, DS, 1668 Samuel Pepys
  SAMUEL PEPYS, DS, 1668 Samuel Pepys (1633-1703, Secretary of the Admiralty, diarist) handwritten document, signed, dated February 20, 1668; 1 p., 8vo, 6 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.; an order for the "widow woodcock" of Chatham to repair various flags and ensigns, "being much ratteaten & torne," and that she be given clear instructions concerning thread and workmanship; signed by Pepys, l.r. and possibly endorsed in his hand; also signed by Col. Thomas Middleton, Surveyor of the Navy, and Tom Wilson, a secretary.
• John Speed (British
  John Speed (British 1552-1629)/Cambridgeshire described with the divisions of the Hundreds the Townes situation, with the arms of the Colleges of that famous University City/hand coloured engraved map, 57cm x 69cm/see illustration
• JOHN SPEED (1552-1629) BOHEMIA
  JOHN SPEED (1552-1629) BOHEMIA Engraving: 26 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Framed; published by George Humble London 1626
• 5 JAMES SOWERBY HAND COLORED
  5 JAMES SOWERBY HAND COLORED BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS United Kingdom,1757-1822Grouping of five original James Sowerby hand colored engravings including Hedge Mustard, Small Wild Teasel or Shepherd's Rod, Charlock, Stinking Mayweed, and Square-Stalk'd Willow-Herb. All with professional conservation framing and original information shown on verso. Deaccessioned from the Americana Collection, property of Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette (1959-2001) Investment Bank, New York, New York.
• HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C.
  HENRY POPPLE (B. MID-17TH C. DIED1743),Map of the British Empire in America, with French, Spanish, and Dutch Settlements. Printed in Amsterdam for Covens & C. Mortier. Hand colored. Right border shows close up details of harbors and West Indian ports. Sight size 20" x 22", overall in modern mat and frame 24" x30".
• 2 vols. (1 wrappers) English Law &
  2 vols. (1 wrappers) English Law & C - 18th-Century English Imprints: [Acts]: Anno Regni Georgii III... Parliament..., The Thirty First Day of October,... 1780... [to] Fifth Day of December, 1782... London: Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1782. Sm. Thick folio, contemp. paneled calf, spine gilt, red morocco spine label; scuffed, front cover detached. Internally clean. * Observations on The Bedford Charity. London, 1761. 4to, orig. self wrappers. Minor scattered spotting & occasional minor dampstaining.
• John Speed (1552-1629) -
  John Speed (1552-1629) - Engraving - ''Surrey - Described and Divided into Hundreds'' - Map of the County of Surrey with views of Richmond and Nonsuch Palaces 15ins x 20.5ins published by John Sudbury & George Humble 1611-1623 (watercolour outlining edge of Hundred slight split around centre fold top and bottom and some discolouration) in narrow oak frame and glazed
• 1691 Pilgrim document, nine-line
  1691 Pilgrim document, nine-line manuscript subpoena dated September 14, 1691, "Benjamin Peirce [?] as principle [sic]" ordered to "appear at the next county court to be heard at Cambridg [sic]" (probably Massachusetts), "bound in the small sumb [sic] of one hundred pounds…", 4-5/8 x 7 in., with Joseph Rubinfine label from prior mounting. Folds, stains, toning, laid down on thin paper backing. Brunk Auctions, April 12, 2003, Lot 348; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• 1 vol. English Commonwealth Period
  1 vol. English Commonwealth Period Imprints: (Cromwell, Oliver.) His Highness Speech to The Parliament in The Painted Chamber, at Their Dissolution,... January, 1654. London: Henry Hills, 1654[5]. Sm. 4to, 19th-Century 1/2 calf & marbled bds.; scuffed, joints & extremities rubbed. Some internal dampstaining. Wing C-7170D. Bound with: (_ _.) A Declaration of His Highness by The Advice of Council,... Reasons... Securing The Peace of The Commonwealth... London: Henry Hills and John Field, 1655. Sm. 4to. Some internal dampstaining. Thomason E-1065[1]. Also bound with: Fiennes, Lord Nathaniel. The Speech of... Made before his Highnesse and both Houses of Parliament:... 27th of January, 1658. 4to. Some dampstaining. All trimmed - a few heads shaved close. Wing F-.
• (ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY) HABITS OF
  (ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY) HABITS OF ENGLISH LADYS IN THE YEARS 1735 (A) 1745 (B) 1755 (C). ALONG WITH HABITS OF ENGLISH GENTLEMEN IN T...Framed; from Thomas Jeffery's "A collection of the dresses of different nations, antient and modern" London, 1757-72 (Vol. II, pl. 228). (2) Etchings: 9 x 7 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate Collection of Albert E. Mitchler, Washington, D.C.
• 1 vol. Regii Sanguinis Clamor ad
  1 vol. Regii Sanguinis Clamor ad Coelum Adversus Parricidas Anglicanos. The Hague, 1652. 12mo, contemp. vellum; some edge wear. Attacking the executioners of Charles I in 1649, also attacking John Milton & Cromwell, et al. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• 1726 ENGLISH RELIGIOUS BOOK: Titled
  1726 ENGLISH RELIGIOUS BOOK: Titled '' A Treatise on the Religouse Observation of the Lords-Day According to the Express Words of the Fourth Commandment'' Third Edition printed for J. clark and R. Hett oat the bible and Crown in the Poultry; and E. Matthews at the Bible in Paternoster-Row 1726. 1/2 leather with marble boards. 7 1/2'' x 5 3/4''.CONDITION: Note staining and wear to cover foxing and water marks to pages.
• ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY
  ARTICLE FROM BOSTON AND COUNTRY MARY 12 1770 REPRODUCTION
• John Speed map of Bohemia, 1626,
  John Speed map of Bohemia, 1626, "Bohemia, Newly Described by John Speed", published by George Humble, London, 1626, ten vignettes of costumed figures at sides and seven city views at top, on laid paper with English text verso, 16-1/2 x 21-1/2 in. Loose, toning, stains, smudges, reinforced center crease with some darkening, repaired tear upper right corner, top and bottom margins trimmed including portions of plate marks.
• Common prayer, Baskerville
  Common prayer, Baskerville (John), Cambridge 1760, appears 1st issue of 1760 edition
• CHRISTOPHER SAXTON (1540-1610)
  CHRISTOPHER SAXTON (1540-1610) AND JOHN SPEED (1552-1629), THE KINGDOME OF ENGLAND coloured engraving, 39cm x 51cm, published by Abraham Goos, 1646, in later gilt frame and glazed