Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 24

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Documents-Colonial America

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 459		1692 New Jersey Indenture. Very early New Jersey indenture, dated November 30, 1692, "between Timothy Hamork of Pimsaguin in the Province of West Jersey in the County of Burlington, yeoman…and John Axloton, William Hollin, Thomas Wallis and John Wallis…" The deed discusses some land purchases of burial plot rights. It is 15 x 12 in., with overall toning and some foxing, and small areas of paper loss at folds. Tape reinforcement at folds on verso. Signed with five signatures or marks; one small red wax seal is present. Indentures, or contracts, from New Jersey at this early date, are quite scarce. Burlington was settled earlier than Philadelphia and was the first Capitol of New Jersey. This document deserves further research. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $661
Lot 460		1693 New Jersey Indenture. Rare, early New Jersey indenture, January 15, 1693, "between William Fleetwood of Burlington in the Province of West New Jersey, yeoman…and Richard Boyds of North Hampton River in the Province aforesaid" The document refers to a bond bearing the date March 14, 1690, concerning a plantation owned by Richards Boyds, assigning over to Fleetwood and his heirs, horses, property, etc. from land which originally belonged to Joshua Humpris and transferred by deed in May, 1685 to Fleetwood. 12 x 15 in., overall toning and uneven right margin, affecting a few words. Dampstain down left side can be removed. Several small areas of paper loss, some from ink erosion; tape reinforcement to folds on verso. Nice dark writing. Signed by William Fleetwood and a later 1706 notation by Sam Heoge. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 461		1695 New Jersey Indenture. A rare 1695 New Jersey indenture "between Timothy Hancock of 'Punsawguin' in the County of Burlington in the Province of West Jersey of one part; and William Macklack of the same place…." An exchange of 52 pounds "currant money" for the purchase of a house, land and plantation of 150 acres "lying and being in the forke of Punsawguin between the land of John Roberts," etc. The indenture also states that the land originally belonged to Thomas Oliver. Signed by signatures or marks of four people. The deed is 15 x 12 in., with overall toning, several fold separations and small areas of paper loss; scattered dampstaining does not affect legibility. Restoration needed, but a scarce New Jersey document. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 462		1698 New Jersey Indenture. Large vellum indenture dated June 17, 1698 between "John Martin of Philadelphia in ye Province of Pennsylvania, Taylor, of ye one part and Edward Burroughs of ye County of Glostor and Province of New Jersey." The text refers to a 1682 deed transfer for the sale of 1,000 acres to John Martin. This deed conveys ownership by John Martin to Edward Burroughs and his heirs. Indenture size, 22½ x 23½, with crease folds and small holels affecting some letters of text. Document is lightly toned,with heavier age yellowing on the back. Signed at the base of the document by John Martin with additional notes on the reverse, dated 1700. Unusual early New Jersey deed for land owned and sold by a Philadelphia resident. Needs some conservation and framing. Scarce. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 463		1701 New Jersey Indenture. A lovely, early vellum indenture dated November 20, 1701 "between William Ethbridge of ye Town and County of Pool and Joan, his wife…and John Couporthwait of West Jersey." It further states that "William Welch of London, merchant" originally owned this land, being exchanged in 1681, passing in 1682 to James Gilbert, then transferred in 1684, and so on. The land, situated in Gloucester County, constituted 1,000 acres, a very sizeable piece of property, even for that time. Written in brown ink on vellum, 14 x 22¼ in. Some toning, and a small fold tear. Signed by Ethbridge and two others; six witness signed on verso. A fine, early New Jersey colonial document. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 464		1715 Philadelphia Indenture. Handsome vellum deed between Samuel Carpenter and his wife, Mary, of Philadelphia and John Harrison of Philadelphia. The deed refers to a July 1684 William Penn grant of land situated from Delaware Avenue to Second Street, 51 feet wide and 300 feet in length, owned by the Carpenters. This 1715 deed transfers ownership to John Harrison. The vellum deed is approximately 25 x 20 in., with normal folds and some light foxing. It is signed by Samuel Carpenter, Mary Carpenter, and two witnesses. It also carries two red seals. A handsome, rare, early Philadelphia indenture. Suitable for framing. Samuel Carpenter was one of the first settlers of Philadelphia, a member of the first Provincial Council, and is listed in the first city Charter of Philadelphia (dated May 20, 1691). Carpenter was a member of the early Philadelphia Assembly, which was the backbone of the young, growing community. He was also involved in providing money to preserve the English alliance with the five Indian Nations against the French. He was a very successful businessman; the famous "Carpenter's Hall" was named after him. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 465		1737 Vellum County of Philadelphia Rental Agreement. Vellum document from Philadelphia, dated September 2, 1737, 25½ x 28½ in., "between James Logan of Stenton in the County of Philadelphia and Israel Pemberton…and Mary, his wife, she being one of the daughters of Isaac Norris…," for rental of 169 acres of land in Norriton, Pennsylvania. Logan came to America with William Penn in 1699 and resided with Penn in "the slate-rood house" on Second Street. He was the business agent for the Penn family and champion for the interests in the colony. He was also Mayor of the city in 1723 and Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The latter years of his life were spent in retirement at "Stenton," devoted to science and literature. Isaac Norris was one of the early founders of Philadelphia. Written in beautiful, dark ink, and signed and sealed by three witnesses. Overall light toning; small wrinkle with tiny hole at upper right margin; natural age thinning at lower right corner. Norriton still exists as a suburb of Norristown. An interesting document with early Philadelphia Founder connections. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 466		1798 Will Bequeathing Land To A Daughter Captured By The Indians. Manuscript Will of Peter Foard, Madison County, Kentucky, March 4, 1798, 2 pp folio. After bequeathing land on Muddy Creek and in Buckingham County, Virginia to his sons and daughters, he leaves the land and plantation on which he lives to his wife, "Except fifty acres of land to be laid off at the North Corner of my land which…I give to my Daughter Polly, if She is ever recoverd from the Indians, together with one half of my household and Kitchen furniture, Stock of every kind and plantation utencials…." A touching commentary on the difficulties facing the early Kentucky settlers and the father who died still hoping that his daughter would be recovered. Archival fold repair and overall toning. Very Good. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 467		1808 View, "The Capitol At Washington". A beautifully engraved print of the Capitol in Washington, 1808, published by William Birch (famous for the Birch series of engravings of Federal Period Philadelphia). this curious engraving on onion paper is entitled "The Country Seats of the United States of North America, with some scenes connected with them." This print, entitled "The Capitol at Washington," shows only the infant stages of its construction, with the two wings of the Capitol present and a workman below apparently sorting bricks. To the left of him is a gentleman seated at a drawing board, evidently representing the architect. Above the gaping void center of the building, floats a powerful American Eagle in flight with his talons holding the Republic's shield with thirteen stars. Print size, including margin, is 7¼ x 10 in. A wonderful and exceedingly rare print and, most likely, the earliest print view of our Nation's Capitol. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 468		1815 John Penn Document. Partly-printed Deed Poll authorizing the attorneys Thomas Cadwalader and Emanuel C. Reigart to sell land in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania for John Penn, grandson and heir of William Penn. John Penn was the son of Thomas Penn. He succeeded in his father's interests, but, with his cousin, lost the proprietaryship and governorship by the American Revolution. The Penn family went through many years of litigation with the state of Pennsylvania over the financial settlement of land claims. This folio size document, 19¼ x 15¼ in, is an excellent example of such a demand. It is signed by Emanuel C. Reigart, "Attorney by substitution," for John Penn, who was living in England. As witnesses, it is also signed by William Temple and Samauel Carpenter. It also carrieds a large watermark of "T. Gilpin & Co. Brandywine." Normal folds, with a small ¼ in. hole in the center, and a few minor edge tears. Otherwise clean and Very Fine, with nice dark signatures. The legal battle between the Penn family and the state of Pennsylvania continues today! Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 469		Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia, February 29, 1792. 19¾ x 12 inches, 4 pp. Page 2 contains a detailed U.S. Treasurer's report signed in type by Joseph Nourse and covering "Receipts and Payments, of Public Monies, From First of October 1790, to thirtieth June 1791…." Among the 506 payees named are Robert Morris, Elias Boudinot, and William Rogers. Light toning and one light area of dampstaining, not affecting legibility. John Dunlap was the first printer of the Declaration of Independence. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 470		Goldsborough Family Archive. A family archive of twelve documents, dating from 1674-1793, concerning lands held by the important Goldsborough family of Dorchester County, Maryland. The Goldsboroughs, for whom a present Maryland town is named, had settled near Cambridge, where they owned lands and plantations. Most of these papers relate to Charles Goldsborough, who was a Commissary General under the Crown during the Colonial period. His son, Charles Jr., became Governor of Maryland in 1819. The documents are of varying sizes and are generally in fair condition, with expected toning and splitting. Worthy of more research. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 471		The Laws of New Jersey. Oversize, leather-bound Acts of the General Assembly of the Province of New Jersey from the Surrender of the Government to Queen Anne…1702 to the 14th Day of January 1776, by Samuel Allinson. Published in Burlington, New Jersey, "Printed by Isaac Collins, Printer to the King, for the Province of New Jersey M.DCC.LXXVI," 13¼ x 9¼ x 2 in. thick, 500 pages plus, filled with all the laws passed by the General Assembly of New Jersey up to the then-Tory Governor William Franklin (illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, who opposed the push for independence). Covers all of the laws passed in the state, including control of fisheries, gaming (including cock fighting), the running of the goals (jails) and, probably most interesting, the laws governing the control of slaves, including such laws as trading with slaves without consent of their master, rewards for individuals finding slaves, slaves convicted of stealing to be whipped, and punishment of slaves for attempting to ravish or striking their master. The balance of the laws are replete with unusual and informative insight into the governing of a colonial province. The book is highly polished, leather bound with spine gold-stamped "New Jersey Laws" and the front cover with incused letters "For The Use of The Clerk of Middle Precinct." Small splitting of the spine at upper left edge. Interior with light toning throughout, and pen blotting marks on the inside covers. Isaac Collins, the printer, also printed many other documents, as well as the colonial paper currency of New Jersey and the currency notes of the newly-formed state republic. A rare edition at the dawn of the American Revolution. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 472		(Revere, Paul) The Bloody Massacre perpetuated in King Street BOSTON on March 5th 1770 by a party of the 29th Regt. An excellent reprint of Paul Revere's original print, being a copper-plate engraving (by William F. Stratton), 1832, 10¼ x 8¾ inch plate, printed in black ink, on a 13 x 11inch sheet of cream-colored, laid, watermarked paper. This facsimile is described in Brigham's Paul Revere's Engravings (p. 71) and is shown in plate 22. Brigham notes that this reprint "copied the original Revere print as faithfully as any engraver could copy it.The engraver honestly identified his print by inserting the line 'Copy Right Secured' between the poem and the list of 'Sufferers,' and at the bottom he engraved the line, 'Boston (Fac-Simile) Republished, at 15 Water St. March 5, 1832.'" Brigham adds, "The plate, although unsigned in any way, was engraved by William F. Stratton, an excellent Boston engraver of his day." The paper has some chipping and minor paper loss in the right margin and one tear in the left margin, none of these touching the plate, nor would they be visible when framed. A print exactly like this one sold for $1100 in our September 20, 2003 sale. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 473		(Revere, Paul) North Battery, Boston Engraving On Military Certificate. A copper-plate impression, c. 1882-1903, of an engraving originally made by Paul Revere around 1762. The impression is 5-7/8 x 8 inches, printed in black ink on a 9-5/8 x 10 inch cream-colored sheet. The engraving is of the buildings and fortification of the North Battery, with the North end in the background; Christ Church is depicted, as is the part of Charlestown beyond Charles River. The North Battery was built at Merry's Point in the mid 1700s; it was destroyed in the late 1800s and the site is occupied by Battery Wharf today. "P. Revere Sculp" is at lower right of the engraving. This facsimile is described in Brigham's Paul Revere's Engravings (pp. 13-15) and is shown in plate 2. The lower part of the engraving is an unengrossed military document: "This may Certify all whom it may Concern; tht the Bearer hereof______is an Inlisted MONTROSS at his MAJESTY'S NORTH-BATTERY, in Boston, under my Command. Given under my Hand this _____ In the _____year of his Majesty's reign." Light toning; a few marginal chips, not affecting the plate. Attractive and suitable for framing. According to the Oxford Universal Dictionary, a "montross" (or matross) was "a soldier next in rank below the gunner in a train of artillery, who acted as a kind of assistant or mate." Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 474		William Penn's Treaty With The Indians--Lithograph, c. 1840s. Handsome lithograph of William Penn's Treaty with the Indians in "Old Southwark" on the Delaware, in the City of Philadelphia, 16 x 12 in., nicely mounted in fine, distressed, old black wood frame to an overall size of 18½ x 15 in. Penn's assurances of love and protection toward the Indians, datelined England, February 21, 1682, are reproduced below the famous image, along with a statement by Thomas Holme that he gave Penn's document to the Indians by an interpreter in June, 1682. A seal at bottom commemorates the treaty. Print has some light age toning; a 3 in. marginal tear at upper right does not touch the image. A beautiful presentation of a much-sought-after William Penn image. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288