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Lot 487
WWI Our Part in the Great War. Souvenir commemorative publication by Ruston & Hornsby Ltd^ Engineers of Grantham and Stockport. Oblong folio 123pp. In good overall condition. A rare publication which traces the considerable contribution this company made to the war effort. Considerable number of illustrations of vehicles^ wagons^ heavy engineers^ and aeroplanes.
Lot 527
The Habeus Corpus Act Charles II An Act for the better securing the liberty of the subject and for prevention of imprisonments beyond the seas...1691. Folio 17pp plus title. Possibly a later printing of the original Act passed in 1679 one of the cornerstones of international law which brought in the right of habeus corpus whereby a prisoner could not be held without trial for more than a certain period. Good condition.
Lot 920
India Lists & inscriptions Memorial & Monuments in the Punjab. Rare two volume set being an concise British India List with Inscriptions of Christian Tombs or Monuments in the Punjab^ North-West Frontier Province^ Kashmir and Afghanistan possessing historical and archaeological interest compiled with a historical introduction^ by Miles Irving^ 1910^ 182pp^ original cloth^ worn; together with Inscriptions on Christian Tombs or Monuments in the Punjab^ North-West Frontier Province^ Kashmir and Afghanistan^ Part II^ biographical notices of military officers and others whose names appear in the inscriptions in part I. Compiled by George William De Rhe-Philipe^ 1912^ 386pp^ Orig Cloth^ folio^ worn. A detailed compilations of the British tombs and memorials in the Punjab^ the volumes give the inscriptions and whereabouts of each of the monuments and the 1912 volume is the biographical notices of every historical non-native person who died in the Punjab including the Sikh Wars^ and the Indian Mutiny.
Lot 33
London Newington Green Will manuscript list of the legacies of Samuel Wright of Newington Green^ who died on July 29th 1736^ leaving a vast fortune. Written in a legible hand on a leaf of paper^ folio^ erosion to right hand side^ affecting a few words only but leaving the document substantially complete. Sent as a letter to the Rev Mr Yardley of Highgate. Samuel Wright^ son of a nonconforming minister in Nottinghamshire and a writer on theological issues was regarded as a very eminent divine among the Presbyterians and lived at Newington Green until his death. In his will^ reviewed in this document^ he left almost £21^000 (almost £2million in todays money) for philanthropic causes such as 40 decayed families to cloath & apprentice 20 poor boys and 40 widows upwards of 50 years old. Also included were sizeable bequests to various Prisons including the Fleet^ Ludgate Whitechapel^ and Marshalsea as well as equally sizeable bequests to various hospitals including Bethlehem and the London Workhouse. In addition to these bequests he also left vast estates in the East Midlands to various members of his family and money to his servants.
Lot 34
London St Clement Danes Church Wardens Accounts 1758 manuscript headed Mr Warford Church Warden 1758^ written on 10pp large folio paper^ being his accounts for that year and listing a considerable number of transactions. Written in a neat^ legible hand^ paper slightly browned with age but in good condition throughout otherwise. An important record^ and written at a time when the operation of the Parish was going through crucial change. Among the transactions listed are a number relating to fires in the area^ and payments made to individual operators of fire engines for being first on the scene. One such transaction concerned the fire in the Unicorn Coffee House^ but there are many others with properties identified. Other transactions involved the maintenance of the church organ^ with payments made to the pipe blower. There are payments to the Beadles who are all named^ payments to bell ringers for special events including the Powder Plot on November 5th^ the Kings Coronation Day^ Royal birthdays^ the Restoration of Charles II and events of the time^ such as the arrival of the express of the defeat of the French Army by Prince Ferdinand. Other transactions reflect the day to day operation of the church and parish^ including buying a wheelbarrow for the grave digger. Warford was also one of the overseers of the Parish poor^ and there are many entries relating to this^ including the digging of mass graves.
Lot 75E
WWII Salerno typescript entitled The experiences of German Officer at the Battle of Salerno 8-14 September 1943 translated from the diary of Lt Rocholl 16 Recce Bn of the 216 P[an]za Division. Folio 5pp. A detailed personal account of the battle it is not known if the original diary from which this was translated has survived so that this might be the only available version.
Lot 165
WWI Allies Against Germany Collection of around 75 folio size early portraits of the various nations allied soldiers who fought against Germany for the allied forces in the First World War. Produced in Paris^ c.1920. Superb textured pastel portraits in photogravure. The collection consists of portraits of soldiers colonial or d` overseas: Moroccan^ Senegalese^ Tonkinese^ Malagasy^ Algerian reservist^ legionnaires^ New Caledonia soldier^ British^ Canadians^ Australians^ the American officers^ Serbs^ Russian^ Romanian^ Portuguese^ Polish etc. Ideal for mounting and framing. They each measure 40cms x 28cms each.
Lot 314
Remarkable record of WWI Memorial des Allies^ Paris 1926^ elephant folio with gilt embossed morocco binding (a little rubbed)^ binding loose but interior contents fresh. 347pp^ with long autograph inscription to Alfred Boucher^ President of the French Chamber of Commerce in London^ dated 1940. A monumental French production which brings together facsimiles of a considerable number of important documents^ prints and other ephemera^ mostly pertaining to the major figures during WWI^ including French^ Belgian and British^ but also with facsimiles of sentiments from leading figures in the arts such as Elgar^ Bernard Shaw^ Kipling and Conan Doyle..
Lot 328
Leeds Abstract of Title 17th c an unusually early abstract of title probably late 17th c relating to property and lands in Leeds^ with a total of 67 documents listed^ written on three sheets of large legal folio paper^ some slight water staining but otherwise in generally good order and clearly legible throughout.
Lot 354
Early genealogical manuscript Phillips Manuscript c1685 An abstract of what familys of ye ancient nobility wich are extinct and by whome they are matcht in^ alphabetically describd^ folio 83pp. Phillips Ms number 12430. A very interesting and very early genealogical and biographical manuscript inscribed on the flyleaf The Memoirs of Henry Longueville^ de vitiate Londini^ Mercaqtorem Scissorem in parochio Sancti Brigettae vulgo dicto Ludgate-hill. The ms covers families with the names A-D including such names as Audley^ Astley^ Beauchamp^ Chandos^ Cobham^ and Dynham.
![CHAUNCY (Sir Henry, lawyer) The Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire, folio, [39 x 26 cms binding] 5 ff., pp. 601, [23], 4](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/1794/2916757/192-2014111017959_468x382.jpg)
Lot 192
CHAUNCY (Sir Henry, lawyer) The Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire, folio, [39 x 26 cms binding] 5 ff., pp. 601, [23], 46 plates (incl. frontispiece, folding and double-page plates, i.e. complete), early 19th c. full calf (lacks binder’s leaf as usual), 1st Edn., L., Printed for Ben. Griffin, 1700 [see illustrations]
Lot 157
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: SHAKESPEARE?S THE TRAGEDIES OF KING LEAR, NEWLY PRINTED FROM THE FIRST FOLIO OF 1623, ill Paul Nash, Stratford upon Avon, The Shakespeare Head Press, 1927 ltd edn (106) (100), numbered, signed by Paul Nash, Albert Rutherston and Harley Granville-Barker, full decor mor gt by Riviere, teg, 4to
Lot 220
Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Florida Published around the time that the Florida Territory was officially established as a possession of the United States, this fascinating map shows the territory in nice detail. Most of the settlements, including St. Augustine, are located in the northern part of the territory, while the southern portion of the peninsula, under Seminole control, is bereft of European presence. A single road connects St. Augustine to other settlements in its vicinity, and numerous forts are identified. The territory`s many waterways are delineated, with some swampland depicted. The Florida Keys are called the Martyrs, a name generated by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513, when he charted the islands. Parts of Georgia, Alabama, and Cuba are visible along with numerous smaller islands and currents off the coast. The map is on a full folio sheet (20.5 x 16.7"") with English text that details the territory`s geography, population (less than 10,000), major towns, government, history, and more. Andrew Jackson and William P. Duvall are listed as the territory`s first two governors. Drawn by Fielding Lucas, Jr. and engraved by Young & Delleker. A dark impression with original color. There are professional repairs to centerfold separations at top and bottom, a tear that enters 1"" at top, and two small chips along the neatline at top and bottom, with a minor amount of neatline replaced in facsimile. 11.6"" W x 9.5"" H Carey & Lea, 1822
Lot 235
Carte Geographique, Statistique et Historique de l`Indiana This is the French version of the first separate atlas map of Indiana. More than half the state is undeveloped with the huge Delaware and Wabash counties taking up most of central region and only thirty-five organized counties. The northern part is noted as Frontiere Indienne and occupied by the Kickapoo Indians. Fort Wayne and a fort at Prophet`s Town are shown guarding this frontier. The map is surrounded by French text on a full folio sheet (24 x 18.2""), with a table listing the population of each county (Wabash having only 147 people). A bright and clean example with original color, a hint of offsetting, and just a couple of faint spots in the text. 11.1"" W x 8.4"" H Buchon, Jean Alexandre 1825
Lot 244
Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Maine This map of the new state of Maine was beautifully engraved by J. Yeager. It shows the state with only nine counties and a population of less than 300,000. There is good detail of the extensive system of lakes and rivers. Wagon roads are limited to the southern portion, most connecting the coastal towns. Bangor and Canaan, as well as many small villages are named. A handsome map on a full folio sheet (20.4 x 16.7"") with surrounding text giving historical, physical, and political information. A table lists all governors current to Albion K. Parris, 1821; from 1652 to 1820, Maine was under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. Original color with archivally repaired centerfold separations at top and bottom. A previous owner has attached relevant newspaper clippings to the verso, of which there is faint show-through on recto. 16.6"" W x 20.4"" H Carey & Lea, 1822
Lot 286
Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Rhode Island This map was beautifully drawn by F. Lucas and finely engraved by J. Yeager. It shows the state with a population of only 83,000 as compared to today`s number of over one million. Five counties are named, and there is an adequate network of wagon roads. Newport, Little Rest, Bristol, Warren, and Providence are shown in a block layout. All of Block Island is shown to the south. Towns and settlements include Tower Hill, Charlestown, East Greenwich, and Pocasset. Among details are a powder mill, the Great Swamp, Perry`s Iron Works, as well as turnpikes headed to Norwich, Connecticut, and Pawcatuck. On a full folio sheet (20.6 x 16.7""), the surrounding text gives historical, physical, and political information. A table lists all Governors current to William C. Gibbs, 1821. A fine impression with minor toning along the centerfold, faint soiling, and a short centerfold separation at bottom that has been archivally repaired. 11.4"" W x 8.4"" H Carey & Lea, 1822
![[On 4 Sheets] A New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces Compiled from Original Documents This is one of the most important](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/36385/2916721/330-2014116144019_468x382.jpg)
Lot 330
[On 4 Sheets] A New Map of Mexico and Adjacent Provinces Compiled from Original Documents This is one of the most important maps of Texas and the Southwest from the early 19th century. Arrowsmith`s map was the first to incorporate the discoveries of both Zebulon Montgomery Pike and Alexander von Humboldt. Pike`s official account had just become available in 1810, and Humboldt`s map of New Spain was published in 1811. It is not known how Arrowsmith obtained an early copy of Humboldt`s map, and Humboldt accused him of plagiarism for neglecting to properly credit his work. However, Arrowsmith`s success came from relying on multiple sources of information. He carefully sifted through conflicting data between explorers and incorporated the most accurate cartographical information to create the most accurate, up-to-date map of the region.The California coastline was based on the explorations of Vancouver, whose track is noted in the map, as well as information provided to Arrowsmith by the Hudson`s Bay Company. The Rocky Mountain region and the Gulf Coast draw primarily on Humboldt, while present-day Texas and the Brazos and Guadalupe River regions were based on Pike`s accounts. The Dominguez-Escalante Expedition of 1776 from Santa Fe through present-day Colorado, Utah, and Arizona is also depicted. Additional notes on the mapping of the region are provided throughout the map.The eastern boundary of US and Mexico extends approximately 50 miles east of the present-day boundary of Texas at the Sabine River, to the Mermentau River in Louisiana. This was the official Spanish stance on the eastern boundary as reported by Humboldt. The boundary follows the Mermentau River to the northeast and then turns to the northwest until it passes the 32nd parallel just south of the Red River, and then begins to head southwest. Between the 99th and 100th meridians, the boundary again turns northwest up to the town of San Saba, which remains under Spanish control. The boundary then again heads southwest until it reaches the Rio del Norte.The map includes three inset maps of locations in Mexico. Below the title cartouche is the Valley of Mexico, from Mr. Humboldt`s Map showing the area surrounding Mexico City with excellent topographical detail, as well as towns, roads, and rivers. The other two insets illustrate the harbors of Veracruz and Acapulco, with numerous soundings, rocks, shoals, anchorages and navigational notes.There were several editions of the map with corrections in 1815, 1816, and 1817, with a note in the title indicating the date of the additions. A final edition was published in 1825 with further corrections, including the US-Mexico boundary reflecting the Adams Onis Treaty of 1819, although this edition is still dated 1810, and is occasionally mistakenly identified as the first edition (including by Streeter). According to Martin & Martin, Arrowsmith was able to synthesize the best information from various explorers, while omitting their errors, thereby creating a ""significantly improved depiction of the region."" Arrowsmith`s map of Texas and the southwest is a landmark map that was one of the most influential and widely copied maps for several decades.Printed on four double elephant-folio sized sheets. Size is for each sheet, which varies slightly. If joined, the map would measure approximately 62 x 50.5"". Fine impressions and bold original color on sturdy paper with ""J. Whatman 1811"" watermarks. There is light offsetting on each sheet, which are otherwise clean and bright. The bottom left sheet has a hint of toning along the centerfold and a 1/2"" centerfold separation at bottom. Please note that the image of the map as a whole is a composite image - the four sheets are not joined. 25.4"" W x 31.1"" H Arrowsmith, Aaron, Sr. 1810
Lot 331
Mexico This is the first edition of Arrowsmith`s folio-sized map of southwestern United States, Texas and Mexico, and was published four years prior to Texas gaining independence from Mexico. In Upr. or New California, there is an American Fur Co. Depot on the eastern shore of Youta or Gt. Salt L.. The Great Spanish Road is shown extending from the Red River on the US-Mexico boundary and past Santa Fe to Nutrias. A note through present-day New Mexico states that the area is ""frequented by roving bands of Indians who roam about in the quest of game."" A large inset depicts central Mexico, centered on Mexico City and showing the important ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz and Tampico. Original color on sturdy paper with a few tiny, unobtrusive spots. 19.1"" W x 23.7"" H Arrowsmith, John 1832
Lot 386
America Meridionalis Superb folio map of the continent that was added by Jodocus Hondius for publication in his continuation of the Mercator Atlas. The interior features the large mythical Parime Lacus straddling the equator and an equally interesting river system. The huge Rio de la Plata flows south from the conjectural Eupana Lacus in Brazil, while the R. Grande flows north from the same lake to join the Amazon River. The Strait of Magellan is shown, but Tierra del Fuego is part of the large southern continent. The map is beautifully engraved with a wave pattern in the oceans, which are filled with ships, sea monsters and a native canoe. The continent is flanked by two elaborate cartouches; title to the right and a large inset plan of Cuzco incorporated into the distance scale cartouche on the left. A Native American is seen with a bow and arrow in the interior. Latin text on verso. A clean and bright example with a nice impression. There are expert repairs to several separations along the centerfold. 14.1"" W x 19.4"" H Hondius, Jodocus 1623
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