Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 40

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Colonial Americana

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 174		1713 Deed In Oyster Bay, New York. 16" x 13" indenture for the sale of a property owned by Simon Cooper of Oyster Bay in Queen's County on Nassau Island, in the Colony of New York, to Thomas Young, also of Oyster Bay. Signed by Simon Cooper, with Martha Cooper's mark, and witnessed by Samuel and George Townsend, with two small red seals. Reverse has multiple deed notations. Very good; bold text; a few small holes, some from iron gall ink, and some edge chips. Ready for framing. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 175		1766 Boston Surgeon's Letter. Autograph Letter Signed by Dr. Miles Whitworth (who witnessed and wrote about the Ft. William Henry massacre), 2pp (1 sheet), on laid paper, 8x6¼", Boston, 15 Jan. 1766. Very good; toning; one small fold repair on verso; written in a clear, bold pen. To the selectmen of Boston, with a request regarding ill British soldiers: "Captn Bishop of His Majesty's Ship Fortune, has three men, same which, he desires, I would receve at sick Quarters, for their Cures; and as I have no place to receve them, I beg the Liberty of the Back rooms at the Hospital for one month, and your leve for their coming on Shore…Should the Wall of the room be defaced I will put it in the same order as its now; their Cases is as follows viz. one the loss of a finger, the second a Swelling in his hand, and the Third, frost bitten…." Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 176		1788 U.S. Constitution Debates - The Massachusetts Centinel. February 6, 1788 issue, Boston, 4pp, 15x9½"; trimmed with loss of a few words; age toning. With the debates of 22 and 23 Jan. 1788 of the Massachusetts State Convention on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on the front page and pages 2 and 3; also, John Hancock's proclamation speech and a poetic Indian chief's presentation on the injustices of the first settlers in America depriving this people of their lands. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 177		1797 Philadelphia Directory. Published by Cornelius Stafford, "Containing the Names, Occupations, and Places of Abode of the Citizens," as well as "A Register of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Magistrates of the United States--The Constitution of the United States--Officers of the Commonwealth--and Magistrates of the City." 7 �" x 5", 203 pages, plus 76 additional pages. Professionally rebound in marble boards and calf-leather spine, with stamped filigree remarque designs and gold-stamped, red leather title. Page 77 has partial lower-right margin paper loss, not affecting the text. A few pages have small margin tears, which have been repaired with archival tape. Light age toning. Clear, legible type. Rare. This is an alphabetical list of the residents of Philadelphia, including Washington, George, President of the United States of America, 190, High St. Also, Stephen Girard and John Claypool "Upholsterer, 72, South 4th St. " Claypool was the third husband of Betsy Ross, who made the first American flag; Betsy was the actual owner of the upholstery shop. Other listings include tradesmen, tavern owners, blacksmiths, cabinet makers, shoe makers, coachmen, tailors, coopers, gentlewomen, etc. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,208
Lot 178		Acts of Congress - 1807 & 1808. Two volumes in original wrappers: "Acts Passed at the Second Session of the Ninth Congress of the United States" (Washington, D.C., 1807), bound with "The Laws of the United States of America, Vol. VIII…1807"; and "Acts Passed at the First Session of the Tenth Congress of the United States," (Washington, D.C., 1808). Many Acts signed in print by Thomas Jefferson. Both volumes 9¼x6", spines and edges chipped, uncut pages; scattered light foxing. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 179		The Observator - Maty 20, 1682. Very early English newspaper, one page, both sides, 13" x 8½". Bi-line includes, "Sam's Coffee House haunted with Eves-droppers…His Lancashire Witches, and Predictions…Law Prophan'd by some Pragmaticall Buffoons…." Nice dark printed text.; minor paper loss at lower left margin and a few marginal nicks. Ideal for framing. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold