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Los 1137

Paul J Attfield (b.1950)Picnic in the garden with teddiesSigned, oil on canvas, 49cm by 74.5cmSome general surface dirt. A slightly raised linear push mark (from back to front) running horizontally approx 30cm in length, situated approx 15cm from the top edge in the left hand side predominantly, with tiny amounts of associated cracking along the line. The odd small brown surface spot, with a cluster within the open book on the table, and other sporadically elsewhere. Slight buckle to the canvas in the lower right hand corner. Paint a little thin in places. Not examined under UV light.

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Los 1140

Robert Oscar Lenkiewicz (1941-2002)Mary with scarfPen and ink, 26.5cm by 20cmNo evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame. The odd minor imperfection to the surface. Light debris trapped under glass.Minor tiny crease to edges. Otherwise appears in good overall condition.

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Los 1134

Ronald Moseley (b.1931)Harvest SceneSigned, oil on canvas, 49.5cm by 74.5cmSome general surface dirt and imperfections in evidence, including a tiny loss along right hand edge approx 20cm from the bottom, and tiny nicks elsewhere. Quite a significant push mark from back to front within and to the left of the central tree above the haycart, with two evident points of contact that are further raised, but have not broken the surface. Not examined under UV light.

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Los 1105

After Doug Hyde (b.1972) "Beware of the Dog" Signed, inscribed and numbered 172/495, giclee print, 56cm by 75cm Sold together with a signed and inscribed card from the artist With DeMontfort Art label about the artist to the reverse and sold together with an inscribed card from the artist. Not with a certificate of authenticity. In an overall good and presentable state of preservation. Some light dirt and debris beneath and to the glass.

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Los 1125

Ethel Leontine Gabain (1883-1950)The Linen CupboardThe Silken Wrap Signed, etchings, 35.5cm by 28cm and 34cm by 27.5cm respectively (2)The Linen Cupboard: Time staining to sheet. Sporadic fairly heavy foxing spots, most notably clustered down the right hand side edge but in evidence to entire sheet. A light crease to the sheet to the white background in upper central portion. Light dirt and debris trapped beneath glass. Light cockle to sheet. Not examined out of the frame. The Silken Wrap: Light time staining to sheet but in a brighter state of preservation than other example. Some patches of yellow staining, mainly contained to the lower edge on the right hand side, but with small areas elsewhere. Light dirt and debris trapped beneath glass. Slight cockle to sheet. Small amount of vertical creasing along the bottom edge of the sheet.

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Los 1165

An Ercol Light Elm Table, 107cm by 69cm by 72cm, together with A Light Oak Three Drawer Filing Cabinet, 52cm by 63cm by 106cm, and Two Hexagonal Waste Paper Bins (4)

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Los 1039

S*Gowgill (20th Century)St. Mark's Square, Venice, from the lagoonSigned and dated 1930, oil on canvas, 49.5cm by 37cmGeneral surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Small spots of debris in evidence to surface. Small paint loss approx. 1cm from lower edge to left of centre (see image). Paint thin in places, most evident within the water in the central portion above the lower edge (see image), possibly by design. Not examined under UV light.

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Los 1037

After Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe RA, RE, ARCA (1901-1979)Shoreland WadersLimited edition lithograph, signed and numbered 406/500; together with another of ducks swimming in a winter landscape, signed and numbered 415/500, 44cm by 82cm (2)Published by The Tryon Gallery Ltd.Shoreland waders: Light time staining to sheet, particularly around the edges. Colour depth remains broadly good. Some creasing to sheet, the most evident being positioned through the head of the bird just right of centre, and running horizontally approx. 4-5cm in length. Further small crease to the right hand edge in the lower section and also one running vertically approx. 5cm in from right hand edge from the top of the sheet, with further minor creasing elsewhere. General dirt and debris trapped beneath glass. Slight cockle to sheet. Not examined out of the frame. Swimming ducks: In a broadly comparable state of preservation, with some light time staining to sheet particularly around the edges. Some very light minor creasing but less evident than the other example. General dirt and debris trapped under the frame. Slight cockle to sheet. Not examined out of the frame.

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Los 1078

Dorothy M Tilburn (b. 1930)Betty's chicksSigned, oil on canvas board, 39cm by 50cm; together with A* E* Wilson, "Magdalene", initialled, watercolour, a pair of prints after Robert Gemmell Hutchinson, a mezzotint after E. E. Milner, "Pinkie", and various other decorative prints (11)Betty's Chicks: In an overall good state of preservation. With some minor surface dirt and discolouration. The odd spot of debris to surface, for example a small patch of black deposit just below the nearest foot of the standing cockerel. Some small, incongruous brown spots including but not exlusively in the blue flowers on the left hand side, the feathers of the standing cockerel, and the foliage in the upper right hand corner, etc, but may be by design. Not examined under UV light.

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Los 1070

Albert George Stevens (1863-1925)Playing with a dollSigned, watercolour, 33cm by 25cmNorth Yorkshire deceased estateIn an overall good state of preservation. Some possible very light reduction to original colour, and light time staining to sheet which is nominally evident within less worked areas i.e. window pane frames. Very minor crease to lower right hand corner, and further very minor crease within the tile directly below the seated lady's resting foot. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame.

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Los 1108

After Doug Hyde (b.1972) "What a Catch" Signed, inscribed and numbered 270/395, giclee print, 41cm by 55cm Sold together with the certificate of authenticity With DeMontfort Art label about the artist and sold together with a certificate of authenticity. In an overall good and presentable state of preservation. Some light dirt and debris beneath and to the glass.

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Los 1350

An Arts & Crafts Brass Triple Ceiling Light, manner of W A S Benson, with glass shades, and A Pair of Similar Shades

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Los 1136

British School (19th century)Portrait of a seated gentleman holding a caneOil on canvas, 111.5cm by 86cm (unframed)Heavy surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Significant amount of white paint? splash/splatter marks, most notably concentrated to the lower right hand corner but not exclusively, which extend across the painting sporadically. Areas of significant craquelure within the gentleman's black clothing, some of which appears to have been filled in in extensive patches, and some where the background is showing through the cracks (see images). Finer craquelure within the flesh of his face and his hands (see images). Hole in the canvas to the left of his head with associated paint losses around the edges of the hole. Significant patch of paint loss as a result of a scrape to the forefinger of his hand on the cane, with depression to canvas in this area and linear scrape marks extending in an upwards arc away from this patch to the sitter's shoulder, and other similar scrapes and rubs in the vicinity and elsewhere on the canvas (see images). Losses around the entire edge of the canvas. Other surface imperfections including nicks, scratches and losses in evidence across the canvas. Not examined under UV light.

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Los 121

A Toastmaster's Glass, circa 1740, the deceptive funnel bowl with basal annular knop, on double ball-knop stem and circular foot, 12cm highSome minor surface wear and light scratches, small but deep d shape scratch to the rim, no chips or cracks

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Los 123

A Wine Glass, circa 1740, the bell-shaped bowl with annular basal knop on a baluster stem and circular foot, 15.5cm highLight scratching only

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Los 213

Miscellaneous Items, to include: a 9 carat gold goat pendant, a silver and leather key ring, ostrich feather fans, gentleman's evening suit accessories, a small quantity of costume jewellery, a cast iron money bank in the form of a jockey and horse, Victorian oil lamp, magic lantern, two branch desk light etc. (three boxes: medal and pendant in flat case)Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire

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Los 442

A Pair of Aquamarine Drop Earrings, the cushion cut aquamarine surmounted by a rose cut colourless stone, in yellow claw settings and beadwork detailing, with hook fittings, drop length 3.0cmThe earrings are in poor condition with multiple chips to all stones. The aquamarines are eye visibly included and of a light greenish-blue colouration. Length inclusive of fitting, 3cm, exclusive1.7cm. Gross weight 3.2 grams.

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Los 285

A Set of Late 19th Century Benson Style Wall Lights and Shades; together with A Similar ChandelierShades in good order. Metal appears to be complete and free from any notable damage. General wear.Three branch light does not match but has some crossover elements, may have been assembled to match.

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Los 201

19th/20th Century Works of Art and Collectables, comprising a Chinese carved hardwood hinged box with key, two porcupine quill boxes and covers, a late 18th century glass tumbler with etched design, a handwritten letter and note headed 'King's Head Derby', three 5 shilling coins, University of Glasgow 1990 commemorative coin and Henry Tudor bronze Pembroke Museums coinChinese box - back left column missing, front left column with heavy loss, columns and one foot reglued, with a fuctioning lockGlass beaker - light wear and scratches onlyQuill boxes - some slight losses but overall good

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Los 108

Allard (Carolo), Regnorum Magnae Britanniae Sive Angliae Scotiae nec non Hiberniae..., no date, hand-coloured engraved map of Britian and Ireland, with cartouche and inset map of the Orkney Islands, framed and glazed; with an Elizabethan fine indenture, dated at Westminster, May 1568, ink on vellum (2)Somewhat browned, very light dust marking in places, creases in addition to central fold. Not examined out of frame.

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Lion and Unicorn
Los 100

Capture the brilliance of light with an elegant prism paperweight crafted by Steuben. Steuben etched signature backstamp. Issued: 20th CenturyDimensions: 4.75"L x 4"W x 4"HManufacturer: SteubenCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.

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Los 13

Hand thrown clay wall plaque featuring ten abstracted, stick figure forms. Light lavender glaze over stoneware. L'atelier Dieulefit inscribed on bottom base. Jacques Pouchain has been featured in major art museums including the Museum of Modern Art of Paris and is well known for his abstract works. Artist: Jacques PouchainDimensions: 12.5"L x 9"W x 1.75"HManufacturer: Jacques PouchainCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear. As found, previous repair evident.

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Los 164

This vibrant grouping comprises a light blue covered coffee pitcher measuring 8"L x 5"W x 10.25"H, accompanied by a set of six mugs in pairs of red, green, and bright blue, each measuring 5"L x 3.75"W x 3.5"H. Fiesta backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryManufacturer: Fiesta Tableware CompanyCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.

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Los 176

A delicately painted teacup and saucer set adorned with a light pink background and a charming rose motif for the design. Royal Albert backstamp. Dimensions of the teacup: 4.5"L x 3.75"W x 3"H. Dimensions of the saucer: 1"H x 5.5" dia. Issued: 2003Manufacturer: Royal AlbertCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

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Los 200

Round white platter decorated with strawberries on edge with base colored in light green. Sheffield sticker. This item has its original box: 13.25"L x 13"W x 2.25"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 1.75"H x 13" dia.Manufacturer: SheffieldCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.

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Los 380

William Williams (1731-1811), signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Approximately fifty-word ANS, on verso of partly printed and hand accomplished payment order from the State of Connecticut, March 17, 1783. Single sheet, with much additional manuscript on verso in addition to Williams text, which covers the reasons for the payment, to the town fathers of Lebanon, Connecticut, and which is signed within the text. Approximate Dimensions:h. 5.5", w. 6.75"Condition:A few light folds. Text and MS clear.

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Los 384

Military Posts--Council Bluffs to the Pacific Ocean. 27th Congress, 2nd Session. House Document, no. 830. [Washington, D.C.], 27 May 1842. Written by Nathaniel Greene Pendleton (1793-1861). Contains a map. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9", w. 5.75"Condition:Previously bound but has been unbound. Some wear to pages with light staining and yellowing. Pencil marks on front page.

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Los 385

The Life of George Washington by Jared Sparks. Published 1839 by Ferdinand Andrews. First edition. Book is finely bound in blue leather with marbled boards and gilt borders. The spine features raised bands with gilt titling and ornate decoration. 8vo. 562pp. Appears to have extra illustrations bound in. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9", w. 5.75", d. 1.5"Condition:Light wear to leather and boards. Some light toning and foxing to pages. Pencil notation about extra illustrations on front endpaper.

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Los 387

A strand of the hair of George Washington. Given by Martha Washington to Ann Caroline Baynard by his wish upon his death. Washington knew her personally as a girl. A limited edition numbered 21/300 with a Certificate of Authenticity from University Archives. Approximate Dimensions:Entire piece: h. 8.5", w. 11"Condition:Good condition. Light wear to certificate.

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Los 390

Official Letters to the Honorable American Congress, Written During the War Between the United Colonies and Great Britain, By His Excellency George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Forces, Now, President of the United States. Volume 2. Published 1796 by Manning and Loring, Boston. Second Boston edition. Book is bound in tan leather with gilt titling on the spine on a label. 12mo. 356pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 7.25", w. 4.25", d. 1.25"Condition:Light wear to leather from shelving. Some toning on pages, otherwise quite nice.

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Los 392

Journal of the First Session of the Senate of the United States of America, Begun and Held at the City of New York, March 4, 1789, printed in Washington by Gales & Seaton in 1820. Authorized May 1, 1820. Limited to 300 copies. Book is fully bound in tan leather. Gilt titling on a field of red on the spine. Book appears to be in original binding. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9", w. 5.75", d. 2"Condition:Wear, chipping, and loss to leather and boards. Hinges and joints are cracking. Some previous repair work to book. Pages have some light marking, particularly on the free end papers. Foxing and staining present.

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Los 393

The Laws of the United States of America, Volume 3 only. Published by Authority in 1796. Printed by Richard Folwell. Volume 3 of a very early printing of The Laws of the United States of America. Published while George Washington was still president. Brown leather binding. Gilt titling on a field of red on the spine. 8vo. 477pp with index. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8", w. 4.75", d. 2"Condition: Scuffing and wear to boards. Yellowing and light foxing on pages. Page 403-4 missing one leaf.

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Los 394

Letter to George Germain from An Englishman. Printed 1776, by J. Almon. First edition. An important publication from the Revolution to George Germain, Secretary of State for the American Department. Great descriptions of ships and armaments during the American Revolution. Bound in blue leather with marbled boards. Gilt titling on the spine. 38pp. with front and end papers. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8", w. 5". d. .25"Condition:Wear to leather. Some cracking at hinges and joints. Light fading to pages but mostly clean.

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Los 396

Plan of the New Constitution for the United States of America, Agreed Upon in a Convention of the States, with A Preface by the Editor. Published 1787 by J. Debrett, London. First separate English edition of the United States Constitution. Contemporary quarter tan leather binding with gray boards. 30pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.5", d. .25"Condition:Piece has been re-bound. Some light wear on boards. Very light staining and foxing. Nice copy.

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Los 398

A bound edition of the following works by or related to Edmund Burke: Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American Taxation, April 19, 1774. Fourth Edition. Published 1775 by J. Dodsley. A Letter to Edmund Burke, Esq; Member of Parliament for the City of Bristol, and Agent For the Colony of New York, in Answer to His Printed Speech, by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Printed 1775 by R. Raikes, Gloucester. Mr. Burke's Speech, on the Motion Made for Papers Relative to the Directions for Charging the Nabob of Arcot's Private Debts to Europeans, on the Revenues of the Carnatic. February 28th, 1785, with an Appendix. Published 1785 by J. Dodsley. The book has been re-bound to include all of these important works. The book has fully leather bindings with gilt titling on a field of black. An important sammelband of the important writings that shaped the American government. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.25", d. 1.5"Condition:Book has some wear and scraping on the leather. Pages have some light wear and staining, but minimal foxing. A previous owner has written some notes on the book on the front end paper.

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A sammelband starting with A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the Southern Provinces of North American by Lieutenant Colonel Tarleton. Published 1787 by Colles, Exshaw, White, H. Whitestone, Burton, Byrne, Moore, Jones, and Dornin in Dublin. Also contained in this sammelband is An Answer to that part of the Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, K.B. Which Relates to the Conduct of Lieutenant-General Earl Cornwallis During the Campaign in North-America in the Year 1781 by Earl Cornwallis. Published in 1783 by J. Debrett in London. Also included is Correspondence Between Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, K.B., Commander in Chief, and Lieut. Gen. Earl Cornwallis Parts I-VI. These pieces were published as part of the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy regarding the British loss at Yorktown and thus, the Revolutionary War. An important collection of works about a pivotal time in American history. Book is fully bound in brown leather with gilt decoration. The spine features extensive gilt decoration and gilt titling on a field of red. Book has marbled end papers. Contains a fold out chart.Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.25". w. 5.25", d. 2"Condition:Book has some wear, scuffing, and light chipping of the leather. Some light foxing and staining. A previous owner's bookplate is present with staining.

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Poems Written Between the Years 1768 & 1794, by Philip Freneau, of New Jersey: A New Edition, Revised and Corrected by the Author; Including a considerable number of Pieces never before Published. Monmouth (N.J.), Printed at the press of the author, 1795, and, of American Independence, XIX. Already well-known as a poet, satirist, and journalist, Philip Freneau was encouraged by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to publish and edit The National Gazette (1791-1793) in Philadelphia. This publication gave voice to Jeffersonian Democratic-Republican views, largely to counter the Hamiltonian Federalist tone of John Fenno's Gazette of the United States. Freneau is often called the "Poet of the American Revolution." Book is fully bound in dark brown, almost black leather. Raised bands and gilt titling on the spine. Errata page in the back. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.25", d. 1.5"Condition:Book has wear and scuffing on leather. Pages have foxing and staining in places. Some ink marking on the front end papers and light marginalia.

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Los 401

The Way to Wealth, or, Poor Richard Improved by Benjamin Franklin. Published 1795 by Renouard in Paris. First edition published in English in France. Also includes La Science du Bonhomme Richard at the back. Book is quarter bound in brown calf leather with marbled boards. 12mo. Approximate Dimensions:h. 7", w. 4.5"Condition:Leather and boards have scuffing, loss, and small tears. Hinges are cracking. Some light discoloration is present on the end papers and back of the boards. Pencil marks on the front and back inside from a previous owner.

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Los 403

Two volume set of The History of America by William Robertson. Published 1778, by W. Strahan, T. Cadell. Second edition. Two volumes are fully bound in tan leather. Gilt decoration on the spine with gilt titling on a field of red and black. All maps appear to be present. 4to. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11", w. 8.5", d. 1.5"Condition:Front board has detached from volume 1 and both boards have detached from volume 2. Some pages have come loose with the detached boards. Wear and chipping to boards and spine. Hinges cracked on attached board. Some light foxing on pages.

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Official Correspondence and Communications Between C. C. Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry; Envoys Extraordinary of the American States, and M. Talleyrand, Minister for Foreign Affairs in France. To which is added a copy of the instructions given to the American Envoys laid before Congress by the President of the United States April 3, 1798. Printed 1798 by Campbell and Shea, Dublin. An important work on the XYZ Affair between the United States and Republican France that eventually led to the Quasi-War. Bound in modern blue calf with marbled end paper. Titling and decoration in gilt on spine. Sabin 5451, Mcdade 625, Munnaghan 403, HLC1,172, NYU 994. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.25, w. 5"Condition:Nice modern binding, with just a touch of shelving wear having. Two added end papers on both ends being installed during binding. Penciled #5 in small print located in the upper left portion of the title page. A light smattering of foxing spots

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Letter Addressed to the Addressers on the Late Proclamation by Thomas Paine. Printed 1792 by H.D. Symonds and Rickman. First edition. An attack on the English form of government, practically a third part of Rights of Man. Bound in modern boards. Trimmed but not too close. Gimble 28 (p. 74), Howes P-28 Approximate Dimensions:h. 7.5", w. 4", d. .25"Condition:Wear and light foxing on pages. Some marks from a previous owner with some passages underlined. Trimmed.

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Histoire de la Conqueste de la Floride Par Les Espagnols, sous Ferdinand de Soto. Ecrite en Portugais par un Gentil-homme de la ville d'Elvas. Written by a "Gentleman of Elvas" and printed in 1685 by Denys Thierry, Paris. First French edition of a very rare account of Florida and Ferdinand de Soto. Bound in old calf leather with raised bands on the spine. Titling on the spine done in gilt. 12mo. 300pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 6.25", w. 3.5", d. 1"Condition:Wear on boards and leather, with some light loss and scuffing. Hinges cracked but boards still attached, though showing looseness. Pages have some tearing, spotting, and rough edges. Front end paper is no longer with the book. Some light

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A Sermon Preached Before the Honorable the Council, and the Honorable the Senate, and House of Representatives, of the State of New-Hampshire, June 3, 1784. On Occasion of the Commencement of the New Constitution and Form of Government. By Samuel McClintock. Published 1784 by Robert Gerrish, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Period binding with string. Comes in a custom case for protection. Gilt titling on the spine. Sabin 4432, Evans 18927. Approximate Dimensions:Entire piece: h. 10.5", w. 6.75"Condition:Pages have some foxing and yellowing from age. Page edges are rough. Some light staining observed. Case has some light wear from shelving.

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General Nathaniel Goodwin (1748-1819), ADS. Revolutionary War lieutenant colonel and brigadier general of militia. Good content war-date document signed adding rank "BG" and initialed also adding rank, Mar. 21, 1783, headed "Brigade Orders" In part: "...You are directed to Give your orders Immediately to the Severall Officers, Commanding Company in Your Regt., to meet with Their Respective Company's of Train Band, as soon as possible for Military Discipline...youl. order them to be properly Warnd Either Verbally by the Officers or by a Written order left at his or their Houses. That there may be as General a Muster as possible, You will also recommend it to all your officers to furnish themselves with a Suit of Military Uniform, viz: Blue Coat, laced with white & white Buttons, white Waistcoat & Britches that they may be prepared for a Regemental Muster (which will take place very soon). Pursuant to Orders from the Commander in Chief, You will also present the Commissions in Your hands to the Severall Officers in the Towns of Rochester & Wareham in your Regt. any refusing You will make return of them, with their Severall reasons for nonacceptance..." He adds in a postscript: "...see that the Officers furnishes Themselves with the necessary side arms & agreeable to the Militia Act..." Laid period paper with English watermark. 1p. Large 4to.Approximate Dimensions:h. 12", w. 7.5"Condition:Fading to ink. Some chipping of paper at corners with light tears. Folds in the paper

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William Williams (1731-1811), American Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Two signed documents. First is a letter dated 1770 discussing payment to assist people on a trip to England. The second document, dated 1782, is payment for services during a General Court Martial. Both documents signed by William Williams. One document countersigned by George Wyllys at bottom right. Approximate Dimensions:Larger letter: h. 12", w. 8"Condition:Letters have been folded for post. Some foxing and light wear to each letter. Chipping at page edges.

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The Gentleman's Magazine for January 1782. Printed by J. Nicholas, London. Contains an article on the surrender of General Cornwallis to General Washington. 48pp. Without boards. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.25"Condition:Does not have boards. Some wear to spine from a previous binding. Some fading, chipping, and light loss to paper.

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The Gentleman's Magazine from June, 1775. Printed for D. Henery, London. Contains many important stories about the beginning on the American Revolution, including "The shot heard round the world" at Lexington and Concord. An important contemporary source from the American Revolution. Taken from a larger bound set of The Gentleman's Magazine. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.25", w. 5.25"Condition:Previously bound, has been unbound. Some wear to paper with fading, chipping, and very light loss in spots

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Ammi Paulk (1756-1843), Sergeant, 2nd Regiment, later to be Captain. A pay table committee stub from the Connecticut state treasury dated Sept 19, 1780, with a rarely seen separate authorization of eligibility form signed and dated Sept 18, 1780; just the day before compensation was issued. Signers include Daniel Eagerton (1747-1825) state legislator and first selectman for 14 years, and Dr. Samuel Cobb (1717-1781). Dr. Cobb’s daughter was the wife of Daniel Eagerton. Approximate Dimensions:pay stub h. 6.625" w. 7.375" authorization form, h. 4" and varies w. 7.75"Condition:Both have been folded for filing and were kept together as the toning is identical however different paper sources were used as the paper has different laid dimensions as seen when held to light.

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The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics and Literature for the Year 1775. Printed 1777 by J. Dodsley, London. Second edition. Contemporary bound in brown calf with five ridges having title and date in separate compartments. One added end paper to front and back with one front free paper. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.75", d. 1.5"Condition:Damp staining to edges and staining on the outside margin only reaching text on seven pages. Some light scuffing to leather boards.

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Revolutionary War pay order for repairs to the Assembly Room of the Statehouse, later to be named Independence Hall. ADS, 1 page. Dated February 13, 1779 in Philadelphia to State Treasurer David Rittenhouse (1732-1796), famous astronomer and clockmaker. To pay Charles Schultz on order sixty pounds, two shillings and six pence, in full for sundry iron work for the Assembly Room. Darkly signed by John Bayard (1738-1807), as Speaker of the House of the Assembly. Schultz receipt at lower right. Both Bayard and Rittenhouse were members of the Committee of Safety and the Constitutional Convention. Bayard was a member of the Sons of Liberty and as Colonel served at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Princeton. The fledgling American government returned to the State house in July 1778 after the British occupation seven months earlier. The State house later became known as Independence Hall due to the keen interest shown by the Marquis de Lafayette in his visit to Philadelphia during his farewell tour in 1824, wanting to see the 'Hall of Independence' which he deemed sacred to the cause of liberty. The Assembly Room to which this document refers, so important to American history, is pictured on the reverse side of the US two-dollar bill, from the original painting by John Trumbull entitled 'Declaration of Independence.' Approximate Dimensions:h. 5", w. 12.75"Condition:Light general toning. Partial separations of weak folds reinforced with archival tape on verso. Mostly fine.

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On May 23, 1788, South Carolina ratified the United States Constitution. This copy of the New Haven Gazette dated June 12th 1788, #23, is an early example of that ratification announced and being printed. Approximate Dimensions: h. 9.75", w. 8" size varies as to the paper used at that time.Condition:Previously bound with some strings still attached and a few holes where some string originally was. There is some light toning and damp staining in top margin above the printing with the paper being evenly toned with a small hole on the last page

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The Constitution of the State of Massachusetts and that of the United States; The Declaration of Independence with Washington's Farewell Address Published 1805 by Manning and Loring. Book appears to be in original binding with a leather spine and gray boards. 12mo. 119pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 7.25", w. 4.5", d. .5"Condition:Creasing and tears to boards with some loss. Light cracking at hinges. Pages have some yellowing, staining, and foxing. Last page has a torn corner.

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Supplement to the Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Begun and held at Boston, in the County of Suffolk, on Wednesday, the Twenty-fifth day of May, A.D., 1785 [bound with] Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Begun and held at Boston, in the County of Suffolk, on Wednesday, the Twenty-fifth day of May, A.D., 1785; and from thence continued, by adjournment, to Wednesday, the Nineteenth Day of October following [bound with] Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Published by Printed by Adams and Nourse, [Boston], 1786. Signed in print by Samuel Adams and Nathaniel Gorham. Approximate Dimensions:h. 13", w. 8.75"Condition:Previously bound, has been unbound and placed in a blue wrapper. Wear to pages with some light foxing and spotting. Damp staining on outer wrapper.

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A very early example of political cartooning in the Massachusetts Centinel, February 30, 1788 (Volume VIII, number 39 pp. 153-156). Boston: Benjamin Russell. 4 pp. with pillars illustration demonstrating Massachusetts ratification. This cartoon from the Massachusetts Centinel, January 30, 1788, depicts columns representing Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut awaiting the addition of the Massachusetts column uplifted by a pair of hands coming out of clouds. The caption reads, “The Pillar of the Great Federal Edifice rises daily.” Approximate Dimensions:Approx. h. 15", w. 9.5"Condition:Expected toning and yellowing of paper from age. Light foxing and damp staining in places. Page edges are rough on one side with pinholes from binding.

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Official document dated February 5, 1777 to raise a company in the Continental Battalion. Signed by William Belcher, Ezekiel Williams with Elijah Robinson and General Henry Champion. An early document showing the creation of a company of soldiers for the Revolutionary War. Approximate Dimensions:h. 12", w. 8"Condition:Wear to paper with some light fading and staining in spots. Signatures are bold.

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A broadside 1p, 1781, At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, 1781: An act, in further addition to an act, intitled, "An act for filling up this state’s quota of the Continental Army, signed: A true copy of record, examin’d by George Wyllys, secretary. Excellent content regarding the need to enlist more soldiers. Text, in part: "At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut...An Act...intitled 'An Act for filling up this State's Quota of the Continental Army.' Be it enacted by the Governor...That the several towns within this State, who have not yet obtained their full compliment of Recruits for the Continental Army...do proceed in manner as is directed...to procure the number of such recruits...the commanding officers...in such deficient towns...are hereby directed...to detach peremptorily...as many able bodied effective men as such town be deficient...muster said detached men...appoint a place of rendezvous...give the necessary orders for marching...to the army...if any person so detached...voluntarily inlist...he shall be entitled to receive...a bounty or premium...six pounds in gold or silver." Evans 17121 Approximate Dimensions:h. 10", w. 7"Condition:Previously bound and trimmed with light foxing spots.

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Political, Miscellaneous and Philosophical Pieces by Benjamin Franklin. Published by J. Johnson in London 1779. First edition. Book is quarter bound in tan leather with marbled boards. Spine features gilt titling on a black field. This is the only edition of Benjamin Franklin's writings (other than his scientific studies) that was published during his lifetime. It's a scarce work by an important writer. 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.75", w. 7", d. 1.25"Condition:Book has been re-bound. Some wear and scuffing on leather and boards, particularly at the edges. Front pages have light foxing. Some yellowing of pages as well.

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Journals of Congress, Containing the Proceedings from Sept. 5, 1774 to Jan. 1, 1776. Volume I. Printed 1777, by Robert Aiken, Philadelphia. A rare and scarce first edition. Bound in period calf over paper boards. Two free endpapers front and verso, 310 pp. 8vo. Evans 15683; Sabin 480 Approximate Dimensions:h.8", w. 4.75Condition:Hinges are cracked and somewhat loose but boards are held on by binding strings. Leather and boards worn with a light damp stain on the title page and overall usual toned pages. Signature of a previous owner is inside the front cover and on

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The Independent Gazetteer, Or, the Chronicle of Freedom, dated July 16, 1788. Contains an early mention of the structure for the Bill of Rights at the New York convention. By John Ten Eyck Lansing Jr. (January 30, 1754 – December 12, 1829), much other news of the day. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11.5", w. 9.5"Condition:Yellowing and very light foxing on paper. One rough edge from a previous binding. Pencil marks on top of piece.

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The Independent Gazetteer; or, The Chronicle of Freedom. August 19, 1789. Volume VIII, Number 1150. Important content about accepting the 4th amendment and debate on the wording of the start of the Constitution, including, We the people. Many other pieces of news and advertisements. 4pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11.5", w. 9.5"Condition:Yellowing of paper as expected. Rouge edge on paper from a previous binding. Some very light staining.

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