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Colonial Americana

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 720		1798 American Political Print "Congressional Pugilists". Printed satirical political broadside titled: "Congressional Pugilists", 7 x 9½ in. with the plate dimensions approximately 6 3/8 x 8¾ in., on period wove paper, published in Philadelphia in 1798. Paper with a few small edge splits, light toning, mounting remnants on back, a small pin hole at top, and insignificant spotting. This is the original in its third state, with numbered legends on the edges, and the number 17 at top right. This early American political cartoon depicts the first recorded physical brawl on the floor of the House of Representatives, which took place during a session of the federal legislature held in Congress Hall in Philadelphia on 15 Feb. 1798. The dispute began at an earlier session when Vermont congressman Matthew Lyon, a radical Democratic Republican, spit in Connecticut representative Roger Griswold's face because of an alleged insult. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $776
Lot 721		1809 Public Laws of the State of New York. Original volume of public laws passed during the 32nd Session of the State Legislature under Governor Daniel D. Tomkins between Nov. 1808 and Mar. 1809. 10 x 7 in., 268pp, plus index. Published in Albany and printed by S. Southwick, 1809. Rough-cut pages with normal edge toning and slight damp staining. Original board covers with numerical notations on surface; spine and title missing. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 722		Boone, Daniel (1734-1820) Legendary frontiersman. Document signed twice, once for himself and once for his wife, Rebekah, who made her "X", 1p, 15 x 12½ in., Fayette Co., Virginia (present-day Kentucky), 8 Sept. 1788. Fine; scalloped top edge; light overall toning; a few tiny holes along folds have almost invisible archival repairs on the verso. Being a deed whereby Daniel Boone and his wife Rebekah sell to John Morgan approximately 370 acres along Boone's Creek for the sum of 37 pounds. Boone signs at lower right for himself and his wife, misspelling her first name. The deed bears a signed endorsement by Levi Todd on the verso, apparently the lawyer and militiaman of that name who was a grandfather of Mary Todd Lincoln. A rare Daniel Boone document. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 723		Burnet, William - Colonial Governor of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Document Signed twice as Governor of New York, 12¼ x 7½ in., New York, 28 April 1724. Burnet's first signature, measuring 2½ by 1in., attests that three men witnessed John Theobald, deceased, sign his Last Will and Testament; the second signature, only slightly smaller, certifies that the Executors named in said Will have taken the Oath of Administration. Fine; tipped into a slightly larger sheet; some tiny pinpricks at top. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 724		Clarke, George. Colonial Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York. Partially-Printed Document Signed "Geo. Clarke," as Acting Colonial Governor of New York, 1 page, 8¼ x 12¾ in., New York. January 11, 1739. Fine; minor chipping at the bottom and a few pin holes along the folds. Being a military commission appointing Johannos Dockor an ensign in the company of foot militia for Minisinck in the County of Orange under Captain Hendrick Johnson Kartrito. The official embossed seal appears in the upper left corner, and Clarke's signature in the lower right. A second unidentified signature appears in the lower left. Interestingly, near the bottom the printed words "England, Scotland," have been crossed out and replaced with a handwritten "Great Britain." Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 725		[Doolittle, Amos] "A DISPLAY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". A historic and rare engraving, c. 1788-91, "To the Patrons of Arts and Sciences in all parts of the World … Most respectfully Dedicated, by their most obedient humble Servant.- Amos Doolittle," Hart #840. This is one of the most prized and historic of all Colonial era American prints, engraved by Amos Doolittle, the printing plate being produced by Doolittle in New Haven (CT). The image itself measures 20¼ x 16½ in., the fully framed size being 33 x 28 in. Professionally framed in an ornately carved decorative wooden gilt frame. The engraving has a circular layout and a highly ornate overall design which shows the thirteen original colonies official state seals, state populations, and the number of their Senators and Representatives. At top is a Seal with an American Heraldic Eagle and the totaling of the thirteen new American States with the overall total population of the United States. A large central profile portrait of George Washington, in his military uniform, is surrounded by the historic inscription: "President of the United States of America. The Protector of his Country, and the Supporter of the rights of Mankind." The heavy paper for this print is light tan with even wear and scattered overall restoration, primarily to the corners and bottom edge, with one small line of print at lower edge being mostly obscured. The print shows the wear of two centuries but remains whole in appearance, is expertly framed and looks quite impressive. Other than his contemporary patriot counterpart in Boston, Paul Revere, Amos Doolittle (1754-1832) is renowned as the most accomplished American engraver of important historic prints of the Revolutionary War and Colonial period. The exceedingly rare print offered here can be found reproduced in most quality reference and history books on the era, along with Doolittle's other engravings of the Battles of Lexington & Concord, and with Paul Revere's "Boston Massacre" print of 1770. A terrific homage to the founding colonies, the Constitutional Convention and the fledgling United States, this portrait of George Washington, surrounded with the seals of the original thirteen colonies, and the seal of the United States, is considered one of the most important portraits of Washington ever printed. In the first state, Doolittle copied James Trenchard's portrait from the Columbian Magazine of 1787. This portrait being a profile of Washington in uniform, with an inaugural "Heraldic Eagle" style button intact. The fifth and sixth states of this plate with Washington's profile here was changed to resemble that created by Joseph Wright in 1791. One of the most famous, important and historic of all early American prints. Estimated Value $20,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 726		[Doolittle, Amos] Francis S. King Engraving. Trial Proof Signed by "Francis S. King", 1½ x 18¼ in., c. 1900. Published by the Society of Iconophiles of New York and signed by King, in the lower right hand corner. Part of a series, only 11 of each of the proofs were signed. The image depicts a portrait of Amos Doolittle with an empty plate below his image ready for a title. Seen as one of the earliest American engravers on copper, beneath his portrait is an artist's palette and brushes. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 727		Ledyard, John - Colonial Documents 1768-70. Five documents signed by John Ledyard, grandfather of the eponymous explorer who served as corporal of the flagship of Captain James Cook and wrote Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage To the Pacific Ocean. Four documents are pay orders, signed as Justice of the Peace for the colony of Connecticut, to treasurer John Lawrence for expenses such as supplies, auditing the colony accounts, and transporting a man "by order of authority" to Boston. The fifth item is an undated letter from Ledyard to an unknown person stating that "Capt Styles was at my house Saturday night inquiring for the bonds that were in Col. Fowler's hands at his Death." Various sizes. Near fine; one fold split and a few edge chips. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 728		Northwest Territory Letter. A fine content and extremely early letter from Chillicothe, Ohio, written only four years following its founding in 1796. Autograph letter signed, 3pp, 7½ " x 8¼ ", Chillicothe, [Northwest Territory], January 6, 1800, to George Bowman in Lebanon, Pennsylvania reporting on the erection of a still, crop and whiskey prices, and other news including the tragic death of several settlers who were killed by a tree which fell on their tent in the middle of the night. "…we have Built a Still house about two Miles from town But we have not begun Stilling yet but I hope we will begin in about two weeks time, we have Tradet [sic] a good Many of our goods away for Corn, and We mean to Still the most Part Corn we have …we have Some Rie [sic] twoo, but not Much yet, perhaps we will go to Cantucky [sic] Some time this winter and fetch a boat Load of Rie there…" Offered together with a manuscript ocument signed by John Bowman, 2pp, 8" x 12½", Chillicothe, March 5, 1800, appointing George Bowman of Pittsburgh "my true and lawful attorney… …". Documents from the Old Northwest Territory are quite scarce on the market and provide us with an important record of the early American settlements there. Very good; some paper replacement and both documents silked. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 729		Original 1702 Pennsylvania Land Grant True Copy. Manuscript Document, 10½ x 7½ in., datelined "Philadelphia 23 12 mo. 1702," being a true copy of a proprietary commissioner's land grant of 200 acres to a certain Hugh Roberts, made according to a general survey by David Powel, Surveyor. Signed with proxy signatures of the Commissioners of Property: Edward Shippen, Theo. Story, and James Logan. Logan was the personal secretary of William Penn. Very good; edge faults and small holes at folds. A nice early Colonial document. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 730		Penn, John - Dinner With George Washington (1729�1795) Last Colonial Governor of Pennsylvania; grandson of William Penn. Autograph letter signed, "John Penn," 1p, 4¾ x 4 in., n.p.m, n.d. ("Tuesday"), To "Dear Brother" notifying him of an upcoming dinner with George Washington on Friday: "Dear Brother - I forgot to tell you that Gen. Washington & some other Company dine with me on Friday when I shall be glad of yours & Mrs. Thornhill's Company. - Yours Affectionately, John Penn." The letter is closely trimmed and laid to card stock; otherwise, fine except for some light soiling. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 731		Primitive Watercolor Painting of a Colonial Gentleman. 18th century watercolor, oval, 8 x 6½ in., matted and framed under glass to an overall size of 14½ x 11½ in. Very nicely executed in blue, gray and flesh tones. Perfect for display and a nice example of early American portraiture. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 732		Shirley, William (1694-1771) Royal Governor of Massachusetts from 1741-1759. Partially-printed document signed ("W. Shirley"), as King's Advocate in New England. 6½ x 8¼ in., Boston, 19 March 1736. Addressed to the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, attaching property of John Wentworth and William Sherman. It is signed on the verso. Paper and wax seal affixed at the top left corner. Some dampstaining and edge toning, mostly at bottom. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 733		Shute, Samuel (1662-1742) Royal Governor of Massachusetts. Partilt-printed document signed "Samuel Shute," 12 x 7¾ in. Boston, MA, 10 Aug. 1722. Housed in a 14 x 9 in. gilt-edged wooden frame. This ship's paper proclaims that "no foreigner directly or indirectly hath any share or part or interest therein" in regards to the "Sloop Africa." Document with some original fold marks and a few light creases. Fine. This is the earliest ship's paper we have ever offered Shute was honest and well-meaning, but obstinate, and from the beginning was engaged in a struggle with the Massachusetts assembly, including appeals back to courts in England. In 1723, Shute returned to England to press the King and legislature for increased support; he was allowed to served out the rest of his term in London As he prepared to return to Massachusetts in 1727, King George I died and the new cabinet appointed another governor. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 734		Thomas, Isaiah (1749-1831) One of the most important and influential colonial printers, Thomas began publishing in 1770 "The Massachusetts Spy", which was anti-British. On April 16, 1775, he moved his press from Boston and three days later fought at Lexington and Concord. He published an eyewitness account of the battle. After the war, his business prospered and he began printing books, including the first "Mother Goose" in 1786. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed "Isaiah Thomas," 6½ x 8¼ in., Worcester, 3 February 1792. Integral leaf franked "Free. I. Thomas" and addressed by him to "Rev. Jedediah Morse / Charlestown." In part: "? Are we likely to agree respecting printing your Geography? Or ? Is all we have done about it to no purpose? I think if you do not wish the work to be done cheaper then it can be afforded for the Printer to make less than a reasonable price for his labour, that an agreement can easily take place betwixt us. There are two gentlemen with whom I have had considerable conversation respecting a large Geography � if the work should go on they will be in connexion; but all depends seemingly on my being concerned in the Copyright…Have you done anything more respecting a Gazetteer?…." Seal hole in left blank margin. On laid paper. Fine condition. Jedidiah Morse, known as the "Father of American Geography," was the father of telegraph inventor Samuel F.B. Morse. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,524
Lot 735		[Van Dam, Rip] Colonial New York Governor. Manuscript document on fine-laid paper, 12¼ x 8 in., c. early 1700s, New York City, Fine. Detailsing a complaint between Van Dam and Peter White. In part: "Rip Van Dam … complains of Peter White late of the City of New York … Where the said Peter … was indebted unto the said Rip [Van Dam] in two pounds fifteen shillings and three pence lawful money of New York for divers good wares & merchandise …" Apparently White was to assume the debt and pay Van Dam, but refused. Very good; light toning; some expert repairs and restoration. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 736		Wanton, Gideon (1693-1767) Colonial governor of Rhode Island (1745-46, 1747-48). Manuscript document signed ("Gid.n Wanton") as "Governour and Captain General in and over his Majesty's Colony of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations in New England," 1p, 8 x 12¾ in., 8 June 1745. Appointing William Brown a major in the Providence militia. The paper and wax seal is intact at upper left. Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $391
Lot 737		Watercolor Portrait Pendant of a Colonial Gentleman, c. 1760. Miniature watercolor portrait of a New England gentlemen, 2¼ x 2 in., in an 2¾ x 2½ in. oval frame. It is accompanied by a metal hoop for hanging purposes, with a blue cloth backing.The man is dressed in a brown suit and wears a powdered wig. The colors are still bright, with the detailed brass colored frame adding to the overall look of the piece. A few marks on the back, with minor foxing to picture. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 738		1698 Account of the Province of Pennsylvania - 1848 Copy. Rare 1848 copy of Gabriel Thomas' 1698 geographical account of the province and country of Pennsylvania and West New Jersey, 8 x 5 in., 55pp. Covers the Pennsylvania section of Thomas' 1698 edition only, and includes a facsimile 1698 map of Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Marble boards and three-quarter morocco leather corners; spine professionally restored with gold-stamped title and gold remarque decorations. The original 1698 edition would sell in the $30,000.00 to $40,000.00 range. (Sabin number 95396). Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 739		1732 British Act Regarding "the Growth of Coffee" in America! "An Act for encouraging the Growth of Coffee in His Majesty's Plantations in America, Georgii II. Regis, Anno quinto," England, 12¼ x 7 in., Disbound leaves, pp. 411-415, watermarked, fine-laid paper, with a printed woodcut on the front page. Cover is missing. The Act is printed on doublesided sheets. Lightly toned, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 740		1750 British Act Regarding the Restriction of Trade "from His Majesty's Colonies in America". "An Act to encourage the Importation of Pig and Bar Iron from His Majesty's Colonies in America; and to prevent the Erection of any Mill or other Engine for Slitting or Rolling of Iron; or any Plateing Forge to work with a Tilt Hammer; or any Furnace for making Steel in any of the said Colonies," 12¼ x 7½ in., and includes a very nicely printed woodblock on the front page. Unbound but in excellent, readable condition. Light toning and foxing, else fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 741		1774 Connecticut "Acts and Laws" Including the Colony's First Anti-Slavery Legislation. An original, 6 page official printed tract of several "Acts and Laws" passed by the colonial government of Connecticut during the October 1774 session, 12 x 7½ in., printed in New London by "Timothy Green, Printer to the Governor and Company." The pages are numbered 401 through 406, but do not appear to have been bound into a book and removed. The most interesting of these acts is, "An Act for Prohibiting the Importation of Indian, Negro, or Molatto Slaves." Under the terms of this act, anyone who afterwards bought or sold slaves in the colony, would forfeit them and be fined 100 pounds for each slave. Another act in this offprint concerns the reforming of militia regiments, and names specifically the 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd Regiments. Some age toning (a little darker along the outer edges) and some chipping along the bottom and right edges, not affecting the contents. A handwritten inscription at the top of the first page indicates that this specific copy was sent "To the clerk of the first society in Norwich." This is an exceedingly rare publication, and is Connecticut's first anti-slavery legislation. Evans 13209. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 742		1790 New Hampshire Broadside. Rare printing of the 1790 New Hampshire Act, "Directing the Mode of Choosing Representatives to the Congress of the United States," with printed signatures of Thomas Bartlett as Speaker of the New Hampshire House, and Josiah Bartlett as President of the New Hampshire Senate, 17 June 1790. Printed on a laid off-white period paper, 12½ x 8¾ in. (visible) and housed in a handsome 19 x 16 in. antique golden modern wooden frame with Plexiglas protection. Complete and undamaged, with a few very light original folds. A historic New Hampshire Broadside. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 743		"Acts of the General Assembly of the Province of New Jersey". 1776 Printing of New Jersey Acts From 1702 to 1776, by the Colonial currency printer Isaac Collins. A rare original bound book of Official Acts covering the early Colonial period from 1702 to 1776, 13½ x 9 in., Folio, 493 pages, plus an Appendix, Tables and Index. Published by Samuel Allison, printed by Isaac Collins, "Printer to the King," of Burlington (NJ). This book provides original, wonderful insights into the earliest years of the Royal and provincial rule of law in the Americas. This volume is well worn, in fair to good condition. Some inside front pages have been signed "John Hopper His Book 1795," with several practice flourishes of the pen by Mr. Hopper on the cover and inside, which is contemporary sheep, in sincere need of rebinding as the spine is cracked and is missing a bottom piece. There is some dampstaining to the lower portion of gutter margin at end of volume, causing some loss to text on about 25 end pages. An important printed in 1776, recording Colonial New Jersey's history. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 744		Bill of Lading for the Brig Antelope. Document printed on laid, watermarked paper, signed by William Atkinson, master of the Brig Antelope, 5 x 9 in., Baltimore, 18 Nov. 1786. The ship carried 48 casks of currants, eight cases of iron ware and one case of hats, bound for Charlestown, South Carolina. Graphics feature a clipper ship within a large 'S' with scrolled detailing. Light toning, else fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 745		Charles Saint-Memin. Octagonal Portrait Of A Young Gentleman. Graphite and chalk on pink paper, 17¼ x 13¾ in. (22 x 19 in. with frame), drawn in the early 1800s by Charles Saint-Menin. The portrait is of an unidentified young man, facing left, in a gilt wooden frame of the period. Four gilt rosettes surround the eight-sided portrait, similar to those seen with other Saint-Memin portraits. This is a new discovery, not listed in the Smithsonian catalog of Saint-Memin's work, compiled by Ellen Miles, which lists a thousand of his works. The portrait is trimmed, laid on cardstock, and later chalk has been added to the space around the figure. There is a small scuff in the hair, and a bit of the trim on the frame is missing, otherwise the complete ensemble is in excellent shape. Rare. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 746		Connecticut State Election Broadside For May 1804. An original 1803 Connecticut Election Broadside for the State General Assembly, 7¾ x 12¾ in., listing the names of persons nominated for election of May 1804. The broadside is signed in print, "A true Copy of Record, examined by Samuel Wylle, Secretary." Printed by Green and Son. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 747		[Doolittle, Amos] (1754-1832) Colonial artist and engraver; American Revolutionary War patriot.Uncolored print titled "Judas Maccabaeus defeats the Samarian Army…," on fine-laid paper, 11 x 6¼ in. image, with wide margins. "Engraved for the American Edition of Maynard's Josephus." Signed in plate, "Doolittle," along lower right corner. Sharp, detailed illustration, as was typical of Doolittle's work, with elaborate "faux" framing adorned with ivy, flowers, and urns. Fine; lightly toned sheet, with minor staining. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 748		[Doolittle, Amos]. Uncolored print titled "Dagon the Idol of the Philistines…," on fine-laid paper, 10½ x 6½ in. image, with wide margins. "Engraved for the American Edition of Maynard's Josephus." Signed in plate, "Eng. by A. Doolittle N. Haven," along lower right corner. Very sharp, graphic imagery, beautifully composed by Doolittle. Fine; lightly toned. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 749		[Doolittle, Amos] Colonial Silver Spoon. Made by Connecticut engraver & patriot Amos Doolittle. A delicate, Colonial American silver spoon measuring 4¾ inches in length and clearly marked on the back, "A.D" in an inset rectangle. Amos Doolittle was a silversmith active in New Haven, Connecticut in the late 1700s, but he is better known as an engraver, who produced some of the earliest prints of the Revolutionary War, based in some cases on his own experiences in the Connecticut Militia. This lovely little spoon from his workshop has the initials "M S" engraved at the end of the handle. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 750		Early American Painting on Ivory of Two Children Holding a Birdcage. 2¾ in. diameter painting on ivory, placed under a gilt-rimmed, glass-covered frame, housed in a dark wood frame, 5 x 5 in., no artist or date identified, c. early 1800s. The children look like twins, with identical green outfits, red vests and white shirts, long brown hair, and a tiny cage. One of them holds a small bird in one hand. The painting has some mottling and is partially worn, with a few small gaps in the paint where the ivory shows through. A very nice, rare image. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 751		Five Colonial American Bound Imprint Pamphlets. Five volumes in one, 1/4 calf, 6¾ x 4¼ in., 1766-67, Philadelphia, PA, approximately 125 pages. Worn boards, rear cover present but detached, some misc. toning and foxing. "The Emptiness and Vanity of A Life," Philadelphia: Henry Miler, 1767. Evans 10609. "Daily Conversations with God," Philadelphia: Miller, 1767. Evans 10659. "An Extract from a Treatise By William Law…" Philadelphia: Miller, 1766, [Daniel DeFoe]. Evans 10352. "The Dreadful Visitation … Progress and Effects of the Plague, Philadelphia: Miller, 1767. Evans 10599. "A Caution and Warning to Great Britain and Her Colonies… State of the Enslaved Negroes," By Anthony Benezet, Philadelphia: Hall and Sellers, 1767. Lacking last 4 pages, but contains the half-title. Evans 10555. Early owner's lengthy inscription on rear pastedown. Ex-library, with bookplate on front pastedown. An interesting compendium of religious and spiritual views on political affairs of the 18th century. (5 bound pamphlets). Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 752		"R. Mascall's Best Virginia Tobacco" c. 1650-1700 Original Hand-Engraved Wooden Printing Block. Hand-carved, wooden printing block, 3¼ x 2¼ in., depicting a Native American Indian smoking a long pipe, while another Indian loads tobacco into a barrel, as a sailing ship waits off shore. A few letters are missing in the lower inscription. It appears to read: "R. Mas(c)all's - Best Virginia - ii Asf(or)d Kent." "Best Virginia" refers to a grade of tobacco. The last line appears to be a place, either in Kent, England or in Kentucky, though perhaps it is an abbreviation "Astrd. Kent." meaning "Assorted Kentucky tobaccos." There was a prominent tobacco plantation owner named Robert Mascall in Virginia in the 1650's, another (or the same?) Robert Mascall in Kent, England in the 1650's, and a Robert Mascall in Kent, England mentioned in an 1813 letter from writer Jane Austin. This wood block must have been used to print advertising or package labels for Mascall's tobacco business, but it is unclear whether it was for the original Mascall in the 1600s or one of his descendants in the 1700s. The printing surface of this block is in great condition, however, the lower left side corner has broken off (though still present) and a small 1 x ¾ in. piece from the central left edge is missing. Clearly more research is needed on this rare and historic wood block. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 753		[Revere, Paul] First Revere Engraved Woodblock Print Illustration in an Almanack! Almanac illustration by Paul Revere in "An Astronomical Diary, or Almanack …1766," published by Nathaniel Ames, printed by W. McAlpine and J. Fleeming, Boston, MA, 24 pages. The almanac's pages are 6 x 3½ in., loose stitch-bound and Revere's illustration of an eclipse appears on page 17, after the month of December. This is the earliest known example of a Paul Revere engraved woodblock illustration in an almanac. The illustration, as well as several other pages, are covered with period ink notations and calculations on them; toning and light soiling; a hole in two leaves with some minor loss to last few pages. Brigham 198; Drake 3147; Evans 9896. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 754		[Revere, Paul Jr.]. Silver Spoon Hallmarked "REVERE". Original, ornate, bright-cut, 4½ inch long silver spoon, handmade by American patriot and silversmith Paul Revere, Jr. (1734-1818). Hallmarked by him "REVERE," this ornate styled, circa 1800 spoon, has a swag-form "Shell" design on the back of elongated oval bowls. It has a rounded, upturned handle, with a mid-rib on the front, and the letters, "B - E J" also hand-engraved in block style letters on back of handle. It is hallmark stamped with the full and best design Paul Revere hallmark, "REVERE" in a rectangular enclosure located on the back side of the handle, as usual. A truly wonderful, ornate and decorative designed spoon made by America's most famous silversmith. This example having his premium, most identifiable, "REVERE" hallmark, which shows very clear and would be excellent for display. Note: Stated to have been previously purchased at Shreve, Crump and Low Company in 1910. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 755		[Richardson, Joseph & Nathaniel] 1770s Coin Silver Ladle. C. 1777-1790. This excellent quality coin silver ladle is marked twice, "I*NR" (see Fales, fig. 135) and also marked with an unrecorded mark of 2 hearts being pierced by an arrow. With a rounded end and Period-engraved "MSR"; 14¼ in. long, approximately. 6.2 oz. troy (195 g). Joseph Richardson, Jr. (1752-1831) and Nathaniel (1754-1827) worked in partnership, continuing the business of their father, Joseph, Sr. (1711-1784). The third mark on this ladle may be a continuation of Joseph, Sr.'s practice of using an additional mark as a kind of assay mark to assure customers of the fineness of the silver. See Fales, "Joseph Richardson and Family, Philadelphia Silversmiths". A rare, large Colonial Era silver ladle, produced by one of the nation's most famous silversmith families. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 756		[Richardson, Joseph] Rare Colonial Silver Spoon, c. 1780. Engraved spoon with hallmark by silversmith Joseph Richardson, Jr., 7¼ in. long, monogrammed "M.C." and stamped twice on the back with the familiar "JR" hallmark, nice and bright, with a faint patina, c. 1780 In numismatic and medalic collecting circles, Richardson is best known for his work on the hand-engraved George Washington Indian Peace Medals. Original silver pieces made by him are considered rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 757		Three Rare Colonial Era Whaling Prints. Three copperplate engravings of whaling scenes by George B. Probst of Augsburg, 1760. Listed in the Kendall Whaling Museum Catalog as Numbers 229, 230 and 231. Each print is beautifully hand-colored and shows whaling ships in various scenes. One is titled "La Navigation des pecheurs dans le Port"; the two others are titled "La Balaine est rame en Navire" and "La navigation sur le glace," but these two have had the captions trimmed off. Overall fine;the largest print has some waterstaining, most of which could be matted over. Sizes range from 11½ x 17 in. to 13¾ x 18½ in. It is rare to find even one of these prints; to find a set of three together is an exceptionally rare opportunity for the serious collector. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold