Parke Bernet: The Celebrated Collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter, 1967yr,

Auction Details

Auction Date
October 24, 1967 - October 24, 1967
Page Size: 1373 items in 14 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
SAUNDERS, DANIEL His contemporary manuscript account, in diary form, describing service at Oswego and Louisburg, and as a prisoner of war. 15 cm. 16 pp. Stitched, soiled. Accompanied by a typewritten transcript. [Haverhill, Mass.,]

[1759]

USD - 1,000.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR State of the British and French Colonies in North America ... In Two Letters to a Friend. 21.5 cm. Half morocco. Uncut. Light soiling. London

1755

USD - 90.00
EVANS, LEWIS Geographical, Historical, Political, Philosophical and Mechanical Essays. Number II. Containing, A Letter Representing, the Impropriety of sending Forces to Virginia: ... Published in the New-York Mercury, No. 178, Jan. 5, 1756. With an Answer, To so much London

1756

USD - 700.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR Memoire Contenant le Precis des Faits, avec leurs Pieces Justificatives, Pour servir de Reponse aux Observations envoyees par les Ministres d'Angleterre, dans les Cours de l'Europe. 27 cm. Contemporary marbled wrappers, uncut. Backstrip perished. Lightly Paris

1756

USD - 650.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR Memoire Contenant les Precis des Faits, avec leurs Pieces Justificatives, Pour servir de Reponse aux Observations envoyees par les Ministres d'Angleterre. [Another edition of lot 1013] 18.7 cm. Contemporary marbled wrappers, uncut. Cloth case. Paris

1756

USD - 125.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR Noticia Certa da Grande Batalha, que houve na America entre os Francezes, e Inglezes, em cujo conflito forao estes derrotados; ... Importantissima expedicao, que intenta a Franca contra Inglaterra, e outras cousas concernentes a presente guerra. 20 cm. Fu Lisbon

1756

USD - 100.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR Relacam do Combate, que tiverao as Francezes com os [I]nglezes, Aonde se referem as proezas, que estes tem feito; com alguas noticias da Ameriaca, e tomada do Forte Bull ... 20 cm. Full morocco by Riviere. Light foxing. Lisbon

1756

USD - 180.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR Relacam do Combate ... [Another issue of lot ... without slipped letter in title and with unaltered woodcut on title and some minor variations in the text.] 19.6 cm. Morocco-backed cloth. Light browning. Lisbon

1756

USD - 120.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR Remarks on the French Memorials concerning the Limits of Acadia; Printed at the Royal Printing-house at Paris, and distributed by the French Ministers at all the Foreign Courts of Europe. With Two Maps ... To which is added, An Answer to the Summary Discu London

1756

USD - 250.00
[LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM] A Review of the Military Operations in North America, from the Commencement of French Hostilities on the Frontiers of Virginia in 1753, to the Surrender of Oswego, on the 14th of August, 1756 ... 27 cm. Contemporary plain wrappers, backstrip perished. Unc London

1757

USD - 700.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR A Memorial containing A summary View of Facts, with their Authorities. In Answer to The Observations Sent by the English Ministry to The Courts of Europe. Translated from the French. 18 cm. Morocco-backed boards. Title page silked, several pages cut close New York

1757

USD - 250.00
[JEFFERYS, THOMAS] publisher [A Set of Six Plans on Braddock's Expedition and Defeat at Fort Duquesne in 1755.] Each leaf measuring 22 x 34 cm. Bound in modern cloth. Each plan backed with linen. Troop positions colored. [London]

1758?

USD - 2,300.00
AN ACCURATE AND AUTHENTIC JOURNAL An Accurate and authentic Journal of the Siege of Quebec, 1759. By a Gentlemand in an eminent Station on the Spot. 20 cm. Half morocco. London

1759

USD - 1,900.00
[BRADSTREET, JOHN] An Impartial Account of Lieut. Col. Bradstreet's Expedition to Fort Frontenac. ... By a Volunteer on the Expedition. 18.4 cm. Half cloth. Title page stained, moderate foxing. London

1759

USD - 400.00
[COOK, JAMES] A New Chart of the River St. Laurence from the Island of Anticosti to the Falls of Richelieu: with all the Islands, Rocks, Shoals and Soundings. Also particular Directions for Navigating the River with Safety. Taken by Order of Charles Saunders, Esqr. Vic [London]

[1760]

USD - 1,400.00
[COOK, JAMES] Directions for Navigating the Gulf and River of St. Laurence, With a particular Account of the Bays, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Land-Marks, Depths of Water ... Founded on accurate Observations and Experiments, made by the Officers of his Majesty's Fleet. By ord London

1760

USD - 1,700.00
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR. TREATY Traite de Paix entre le Roi, le Roi d'Espagne et le Roi de la Grande-Bretagne, Conclu a Paris le 10 Fevrier 1763. avec l'Accession du Roi de Portugal. 27 cm. Stitched, uncut. Lower half of all leaves stained. Paris

1763

USD - 100.00
JEFFERYS, THOMAS Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, with the British, French & Spanish Settlements in North America, and the West Indies, as also on the Coast of Africa. By Thos. Jefferys ... Engraved map, 42.5 x 60.5 cm. [London]

[1764?]

USD - 500.00
ROGERS, ROBERT A Concise Account of North America: containing a Description of the several British Colonies on that Continent, Including the Islands of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, &c. as to their Situation, Extent, Climate, Soil, Produce ... Also of the Interior, or West London

1765

USD - 200.00
ROGERS, ROBERT Journals of Major Robert Rogers: Containing an Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War. From which may by [sic] collected the most material Circumstances of every London

1765

USD - 450.00
KNOX, JOHN An Historical Journal of the Campaigns in North-America, for the years 1757, 1758, 1759, and 1760: containing the Most Remarkable Occurrences of that Period; particularly the Two Sieges of Quebec, &c. &c. ... Two vols. 26.2 cm. Contemporary polished calf, London

1769

USD - 350.00
MANTE, THOMAS The History of the Late War in North-America, and the Islands of the West-Indies ... 28.5 cm. Contemporary morocco, rebacked. Moderate browning and offsetting. Maps backed and remargined. London

1772

USD - 900.00
ROGERS, ROBERT (subject) Major Robert Rogers, Commander in Chief of the Indians in the Back Settlements of America. Published as the Act directs. Octr 1, 1776, by Thos. Hart London. Ich. Martin excudit Aug. Vind. Mezzotint portrait, 36 x 25 cm. Hinge mounted to board. London

1776

USD - 500.00
POUCHOT, FRANCOIS Memoires sur la Derniere Guerre de l'Amerique Septentrionale, entre la France et l'Angleterre ... Three vols. 14.5 cm. Contemporary wrappers, very good. Yverdon

1781

USD - 900.00
DES BARRES, J. F. W. A Plan of Quebec and Environs, with its Defences and the occasional Entrenched Camps of the French commanded by Marquis de Montcalm; Shewing likewise the principal Works and Operations of the British Forces, under the command of Major General Wolfe, durin [London]

[1781?]

USD - 850.00
CONSTITUTIONS OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES Constitutions des Treize Etats-Unis de l'Amerique. 24.7 cm. Contemporary mottled calf. Moderate foxing. Paris

1783

USD - 2,500.00
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS The Committee consisting of Mr. Beresford, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Chase, Mr. Spaight and Mr. Read, appointed to take into consideration the state of Indian affairs in the Southern Department, beg leave to Report: ... Folded sheet, uncut. 42 x 26.5 cm. [Annapolis]

[1784]

USD - 500.00
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. COMMITTEE ON WESTERN TERRITORY The Committee appointed to prepare a Plan for the temporary Government of the Western Territory, have agreed to the following Resolutions. [March 1, 1784] Broadsheet, 42 x 26.5 cm. Worn at folds, with two small holes in text. [Annapolis]

[1784]

USD - 800.00
[SHERMAN, ROGER] Remarks on a Pamphlet, Entituled "A Dissertation on the political Union and Constitution of the Thirteen United States of North-America." "By a Citizen of Philadelphia." [Pelatiah Webster] 18.8 cm. Stitched, uncut. Moderately foxed. Morocco-backed case. [New Haven?]

1784

USD - 450.00
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. COMMITTEE ON WESTERN TERRITORY The Committee to whom was recommitted the Report of a Plan for a temporary Government of the Western Territory, have agreed to the following Resolutions ... [March 22, 1784] Broadside, 42 x 26.5 cm. Worn at folds. Hinge-mounted to board. [Annapolis]

[1784]

USD - 400.00
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. COMMITTEE ON WESTERN TERRITORY. ORDINANCE An Ordinance for ascertaining the mode of locating and disposing of Lands in the Western Territory. [Jefferson's draft. Read in Congress April 30, 1784.] Folded sheet, 43 x 27 cm., uncut. Hinge-mounted to board. [Annapolis]

[1784]

USD - 400.00
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. TREASURY BOARD An Ordinance for the Establishment of the Mint of the United States of America; and for Regulating the Value and Alloy of Coin ... [Dated and signed at end:] Samuel Osgood, Arthur Lee. Board of Treasury, September 20, 1786. Broadsheet, 43 x 25.8 cm. [New York]

[1786]

USD - 325.00
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS An Ordinance for the Establishment of the Mint of the United States of America; and for Regulating the Value and Alloy of Coin. [Dated at end:] Oct. 16, 1786. Broadside, 32 x 19 cm., with integral blank leaf. Lightly browned. [New York]

[1786]

USD - 400.00
[LEE, RICHARD HENRY] Observations Leading to a Fair Examination of the System of Government proposed by the late Convention; and to Several Essential and Necessary Alterations in It. In a number of Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republican. 18 cm. Half calf by Zaehnsd [New York]

1877 [for 1887]

USD - 275.00
[LEE, RICHARD HENRY] Observations Leading to a Fair Examination of the System of Government ... [Another issue.] 21.5 cm. Disbound, uncut. Foxed. Inscribed on title: "James Kent." [New York]

1787

USD - 175.00
UNITED STATES. CONSTITUTION The Constitution of the United States, As recommended to Congress the 17th of September, 1787. By the Federal Convention. 19 cm. Stitched. Text on four leaves trimmed. Foxed. Portsmouth, New Hampshire

1787

USD - 375.00
UNITED STATES. CONSTITUTION The Constitution of the United States of America. Agreed to in Convention, at Philadelphia, September 17, 1787. 19.5 cm. Leather-backed boards, worn. Water stained. Signed on title page: "John Beatty." Trenton

1787

USD - 600.00
[WEBSTER, NOAH] An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution Proposed by the late Convention Held at Philadelphia. With Answers to the Principal Objections that have been Raised against the System. By a Citizen of America ... 22 cm. Disbound. Mo Philadelphia

1787

USD - 550.00
UNITED STATES. CONSTITUTION The Government of Nature Delineated; or An Exact Picture of the New Federal Constitution ... 19.3 cm. Disbound. Lightly foxed. Carlisle

1788

USD - 1,750.00
[HAMILTON, ALEXANDER] and others The Federalist: a Collection of Essays, Written in favour of the New Constitution, as agreed upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787. Two vols. in one. 16.4 cm. Contemporary calf, rebacked. Name cut from title page, restored. Signature of Willi New York

1788

USD - 1,100.00
[HANSON, ALEXANDER CONTEE] Remarks on the Proposed Plan of a Federal Government, Addressed to the Citizens of the United States of America, and Particularly to the People of Maryland, by Aristides. 17.6 cm. Half morocco. Lightly foxed. Annapolis

[1788]

USD - 500.00
[JACKSON, JONATHAN] Thoughts upon the Political Situation of the United States of America, in which that of Massachusetts is more particularly considered. With some Observations on the Constitution for a Federal Government. Addressed to the People of the Union. By a Native o Worcester

1788

USD - 80.00
[JAY, JOHN] An Address to the People of the State of New-York, on the Subject of the Constitution, Agreed upon at Philadelphia, the 17th of September, 1787. 22 cm. Disbound. Moderately foxed. New York

[1788]

USD - 650.00
[LEE, RICHARD HENRY] An Additional Number of Letters prom [sic] the Federal Farmer to the Republican ... calculated to Illustrate and Support the Principles and Positions Laid down in the preceding Letters. 17 cm. Leather-backed boards. Light soiling. [New York]

1788

USD - 130.00
NEW YORK. CONVENTION June--July, 1788 The Debates and Proceedings of the Convention of the State of New-York, Assembled at Poughkeepsie, on the 17th June, 1788. To deliberate and decide on the Form of Federal Government recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia, on the 17th Septem New York

1788

USD - 475.00
UNITED STATES. CONSTITUTION Observations on the Proposed Constitution for the United States of America, Clearly shewing it to be a complete System of Aristocracy and Tyranny, and Destructive of the Rights and Liberties of the People. 22.1 cm. Disbound, uncut. Large tear in one leaf, [New York]

1788

USD - 1,300.00
UNITED STATES. CONSTITUTION The Ratifications of the New Foederal Constitution, together with the Amendments, proposed by the Several States ... 17.6 cm. Disbound, uncut. Richmond

1788

USD - 750.00
[SMITH, MELANCTHON] An Address to the People of the State of New-York: shewing the necessity of making Amendments to the Constitution, proposed by the United States, previous to its Adoption. By a Plebian. [sic] 22 cm. Disbound, uncut. Signed on title: "James Kent." [New York]

1788

USD - 400.00
[WARREN Mrs. MERCY OTIS] Observations on the new Constitution, and on the Federal and State Conventions. By a Columbian Patriot. Sic transit gloria Americana. 17.4 cm. Half morocco. Stained, minor tears. [Boston]

1788

USD - 500.00
UNITED STATES. CONSTITUTION Constitution of the United States of America. [Caption title.] [At top of third page:] Ratification of the Constitution of the United States by the Convention of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence-Plantations. 43.7 x 27.5 cm. Stained, strengthened a [Newport]

1790

USD - 350.00
TOMLINSON, RALPH The Anacreontic Song as Sung at the Crown and Anchor Tavern in the Strand the Words by Ralph Tomlinson Esqr. late President of the Society. 33.8 cm. Half calf. Lightly foxed. London

[1799?]

USD - 750.00
KENSETT, THOMAS To the Officers of the Army and the Citizens of the United States this Map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States, contiguous. Contracted from the Manuscript surveys of P. F. Tardieu. Is respectfully Inscribed by the public's most Obedient Servant Th Cheshire, Conn.

1812

USD - 70.00
SMITH, C. A Map Exhibiting the Frontiers of Canada and the United States; intended to Illustrate the Operations of the British American Armies. Engraved map, 51 x 76 cm. Folded to height 18 cm, in original board case with printed paper label. Contemporary linen mou London

1813

USD - 90.00
[IRVING, WASHINGTON.] WAR OF 1812 Biography of James Lawrence, Esq. late a Captain in the Navy of the United States: together with a Collection of the most interesting papers, relative to the action between the Chesapeake and Shannon, and the death of Captain Lawrence, &c. &c. ... 13.4 cm New Brunswick

1813

USD - 175.00
WAR OF 1812 Elegy in Remembrance of James Lawrence, Esquire: (Late Commander of the United States' Frigate Chesapeake). Broadside printed in black on white silk, 37.8 x 28 cm. With large woodcut signed: N. W. Munroe and G. Cobb. Moderate staining. [Boston?]

[1813?]

USD - 100.00
LAWRENCE Capt. JAMES. WAR OF 1812 A Tribute, delivered before the Members of Moriah Lodge, in the City of New York, to the Memory of Captain James Lawrence, and Lieutenant Augustus C. Ludlow. October VII, M,DCCC,XIII. By a Brother. 19.5 cm. Stitched, uncut. Frayed and much foxed. Kingston

[1813]

USD - 70.00
ALEXANDRIA Virginia. WAR OF 1812 A Report of the Committee of Council on the late occupation of Alexandria by a British squadron, under the command of Captain James A. Gordon. Broadside, 45.6 x 40.2 cm. Small hole and wear at fold repaired, affecting a few letters. Moderate browning. Alexandria

[1814]

USD - 175.00
BROWN, SAMUEL R. View of the Campaigns of the North-Western Army, &c. ... 17.7 cm. Half morocco, worn. Light browning. Troy

1814

USD - 90.00
KEY, FRANCIS SCOTT The Star Spangled Banner A Pariotic [sic] Song. 31 cm. Folded sheet, contemporary backing, two marginal tears repaired, affecting one word. Morocco-backed case. Baltimore

[1814]

USD - 23,000.00
UNITED STATES. WAR OF 1812 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas, the enemy by a sudden incursion have succeeded in invading the capital of the nation ... during their possession of which, though for a single day only, they wantonly destroyed the [Washington]

1814

USD - 1,100.00
[KEY, FRANCIS SCOTT] ... Defence of Fort M'Henry ... Tune---Anacreon in Heaven. Printed at pages [433]--434 in the Analectic Magazine, Vol. IV, No. 23, for November 1814. 23 cm. Original printed wrappers. Backstrip worn. Staining and browning. Cloth case. Philadelphia

1814

USD - 200.00
WAR OF 1812 Peace with England. The Freeman's Journal Extraordinary. Sunday, February 12 ... Broadside, 21 x 16 cm. Backed, foxed, margins trimmed, not affecting text. [Philadelphia?]

[1815]

USD - 120.00
WAR OF 1812 Official Letters, with Comments, and Observations relative to the Capture of the President, American Frigate; and Concealment of Men on Board that Ship; together with the Correspondence between the Secretary to the Commander in Chief, and the Editor of th Bermuda

1815

USD - 375.00
[RICHARDSON, JOHN] The Letters of Veritas, re-published from the Montreal Herald; containing a succinct narrative of the military administration of Sir George Prevost, during his command in the Canadas; whereby it will appear manifest, that the merit of preserving them from Montreal

1815

USD - 375.00
DALLIBA, JAMES. WAR OF 1812 A Narrative of the Battle of Brownstown, which was fought on the 9th of August 1812, during the campaign of the North Western Army under the command of Brigadier General Hull. By James Dalliba, Major of Ordnance United States Army. 22.5 cm. Contemporary w New York

1816

USD - 3,250.00
LATOUR, ARSENE LACARRIERE Historical Memoir of the War in West Florida and Louisiana in 1814--15. With an Atlas. By Major A. Lacarriere Latour, Principal Engineer in the late Seventh Military District United States' Army. Written originally in French, and translated for the author Philadelphia

1816

USD - 425.00
[MCAFEE, ROBERT BRECKENRIDGE.] WAR OF 1812 History of the Late War in the Western Country, comprising a full account of all the transactions in that quarter, from the commencement of Hostilities at Tippecanoe, to the Termination of the contest at New Orleans on the return of Peace. 20.3 cm. Contem Lexington, Kentucky

1816

USD - 120.00
WALKER, ADAM A Journal of Two Campaigns of the Fourth Regiment of U.S. Infantry, in the Michigan and Indiana Territories, under the command of Col. John P. Boyd, and Lt. Col. James Miller during the Years 1811, & 12 ... 19.8 cm. Half morocco. Foxed and soiled, several Keene, N.H.

1816

USD - 250.00
GEORGE, NOAH J. T. A Concise and Brief Journal of the late War with Great-Britain, to which is added a Short Account of the War with Algiers. The whole interspersed with Topographical and Statistical Tables, and Plans of Battles. 13.7 cm. Contemporary leather-backed boards. [At end:] Andover

[1821?]

USD - 375.00
[GLEIG, GEORGE] A Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans, under Generals Ross, Pakenham, and Lambert, in the years 1814 and 1815; with some account of the countries visited. By an officer, who served in the expedition ... 23 cm. Mode London

1821

USD - 15.00
UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Letter from the Secretary of State transmitting, pursuant to a resolution of the House of Representatives, of the nineteenth ultimo, a Copy of the Maps and Report of the Commissioners Under the Treaty of Ghent, for ascertaining the Northern and Northweste Washington

1828

USD - 350.00
DARNALL, ELIAS A Journal, containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardships, Sufferings, Battles, Defeat and Captivity, of those heroic Kentucky Volunteers and Regulars, commanded by General Winchester, in the Years 1812--13. Also, Two Narratives, by Men t Philadelphia

1834

USD - 90.00
ATHERTON, WILLIAM Narrative of the Suffering & Defeat of the North-Western Army, under General Winchester: Massacre of the Prisoners: Sixteen Months imprisonment of the Writer and others with the Indians and British: by William Atherton. 16.3 cm. Original leather-backed ma Frankfort, Ky.

1842

USD - 30.00
RICHARDSON, JOHN War of 1812. First Series. Containing a Full and Detailed Narrative of the Operations of the Right Division, of the Canadian Army, by Major Richardson, K.S.F. 20.9 cm. Contemporary leather-backed boards. Backstrip worn. [Brockville?]

1842

USD - 70.00
COMBS, LESLIE subject Narrative of the life of General Leslie Combs; Embracing Incidents in the History of the War of 1812. [Cover title.] 24 cm. Modern cloth with original printed wrappers bound in. Light staining. [New York]

1852

USD - 130.00
WAR OF 1812 A Narrative. A short and thrilling narrative of a few of the Scenes and Incidents that occurred in the sanguinary and cruel War of 1812--'14, between England and the United States; written by one who, in defence of his country's rights, has faced the cann Norway [Maine]

1853

USD - 170.00
UNITED STATES. TREATIES WITH INDIANS. CHEROKEE, CHOCTAW AND CHICKASAW INDIANS [Proclamation by President Washington, dated New York, August 26, 1790. Treaty between the United States of America, giving the text of Treaties made at Hopewell, on the Keowee, ... with the Cherokee Nation on November 28, 1785, and the Choctaw Nation on [New York]

[1790]

USD - 1,200.00
UNITED STATES. TREATIES. CREEK INDIANS Proclamation by President Washington dated New York, 14 August 1790, of a treaty with the Creek Nation concluded at New York, August 7, 1790, signed by Washington and dated 13 August 1790. [Treaty in 2 cols., signed for the United States by Henry Knox, Se [New York]

[1790]

USD - 850.00
BARTRAM, WILLIAM Travels through North & South Carolina, Georgia, East & West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges, or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Chactaws ... 20.2 cm. Contemporary calf, rubbed. Foxed and stained. Sign Philadelphia

1791

USD - 2,250.00
UNITED STATES. PRESIDENT (Thomas Jefferson) Message from the President of the United States, transmiting A Treaty of Limits between the United States of America and the Choctaw Nation of Indians. January 30, 1808 ... 21 cm. Disbound. Moderately browned. Washington

1808

USD - 45.00
UNITED STATES. TREATIES. CREEK INDIANS Treaty between the United States of America and the Creek Tribe of Indians. Concluded at the City of Washington, March 24, 1832---Ratified April 4, 1832. 33 cm. Small stains on title. Tall copy. [Washington]

1832

USD - 80.00
BRY, THEODOR DE Admiranda Narratio Fida Tamen, de Commodis et Incolarum Ritibus Virginiae ... Anglico Scripta Sermone a Thoma Hariot ... Nunc autem Primum Latio Donata a C. C. A. ... 32.2 cm. Limp vellum. Light browning. Frankfort

1590

USD - 1,300.00
BRY, THEODORE DE (engraver) America pars, Nunc Virginia dicta, primum ab Anglis inventa, sumtibus Dn. Walteri Raleigh, Equestris ordinis Viri Anno Dni. M.C. LXXXV regm Vero Sereniss: nostrae Reginae Elizabetha ... [At left:] Autore Joanne With Scuptore Theodore de Bry, Quiet excud. [Frankfort]

1590

USD - 275.00
[GRAY, ROBERT] A Good Speed to Virginia. 17.1 cm. Gold-tooled morocco by Bedford. Very good. London

1609

USD - 2,100.00
[JOHNSON, ROBERT] Nova Britannia. Offring Most Excellent fruites by Planting in Virginia. Exciting all such as be well affected to further the same. 18 cm. Full gilt morocco by Bedford. Moderate soiling. With "British Museum Sale Duplicate 1787" stamp on verso title. London

1609

USD - 2,000.00
SMITH, JOHN The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles: with the names of the Adventurers, Planters, Governours from their first beginning Ano: 1584. to this present 1624 ... 27.1 cm. Gilt morocco by Bedford. Light soiling. Margins extended London

1624

USD - 15,000.00
[GRAVE, JOHN] A Song of Sion. Written by a Citizen thereof, whose outward Habitation is in Virginia; and being sent over to some of his Friends in England, the same is found fitting to be Published, for to warn the Seed of Evil-doers. 18 cm. Unstitched sheets. Foxed an [London.]

1662

USD - 2,000.00
LEDERER, JOHN The Discoveries of John Lederer, In three several Marches from Virginia, To the West of Carolina, And other parts of the Continent: Begun in March 1669, and ended in September 1670. Together with A General Map of the whole Territory which he traversed. Co London

1672

USD - 5,250.00
[BEVERLEY, ROBERT] The History and Present State of Virginia, in Four Parts ... 19.2 cm. Contemporary calf, worn with front hinge cracked. Free front endpaper loose. London

1705

USD - 300.00
BEVERLEY, ROBERT The History of Virginia, in Four Parts ... 19.5 cm. Gilt-tooled morocco by Worsfold. Moderate foxing. Cloth case. London

1722

USD - 180.00
STITH, WILLIAM The History of the First Discovery and Settlement of Virginia: being an Essay towards a General History of this Colony. By William Stith. A. M. Rector of Henrico Parish, and one of the Governors of William and Mary College ... 20 cm. Old polished calf by Williamsburg

1747

USD - 425.00
VIRGINIA (colony). GOVERNOR (Francis Fauquier) The Speech of the Honourable Francis Fauquier, Esq; His Majesty's Lieutenant-Governour, and Commander in Chief of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia: To the General-Assembly ... held ... in the City of Williamsburg, on Tuesday the 26th of May ... 1761, a Williamsburg

1761

USD - 450.00
[CALDWELL, JOHN EDWARDS] A tour through part of Virginia, in the summer of 1808. In a series of letters, including an account of Harper's Ferry, the Natural Bridge, the new discovery called Weir's Cave, Monticello, and the different medicinal springs, hot and cold baths, visited New York

1809

USD - 150.00
LEESBURG, Virginia Rates of toll to be paid here. [At end:] Washingtonian-Office, Leesburg. Broadside, 16.4 x 24.6 cm. Light foxing. Leesburg

[1833]

USD - 150.00
WATSON, RICHARD and WILLIAM PALEY Christian Panoply; containing an Apology for the Bible; in a Series of Letters, addressed to Thomas Paine ... By R. Watson ... 16.5 cm. Contemporary calf, front hinge cracking. Moderately foxed. Shepherd's-Town [W. Va.]

1797

USD - 150.00
WEST VIRGINIA (Wheeling) The Independency of the Mind, affirmed. A Poem, in two parts ... 15.7 cm. Contemporary leather-backed decorated boards. Backstrip perished, front cover starting, two leaves loose. Moderately browned. Paper case. Wheeling

1807

USD - 200.00
[RUSSELL, JONATHAN] The Whole Truth. An Address to the Freemen of New England; but worthy the Attention of every Genuine American. 20.7 cm. Stitched. Light staining. Charles-Town

1809

USD - 225.00
WITHERS, ALEXANDER SCOTT Chronicles of Border Warfare, or A History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia; and of the Indian Wars and Massacres, in that section of the State; with Reflections, Anecdotes, &c. By Alexander S. Withers. 17.6 cm. Contemporary calf Clarksburg, Va.

1831

USD - 110.00
HILTON, WILLIAM A Relation of a Discovery lately made on the Coast of Florida ... by William Hilton Commander, and Commissioner ... in the Ship Adventure, which set Sayl from Spikes Bay, Aug. 10. 1663 ... Together with Proposals made by the Commissioners of the Lords Pro London

1664

USD - 3,500.00
[ASH, THOMAS] Carolina; or a Description of the Present State of that Country, and the Natural Excellencies thereof, viz. The Healthfulness of the Air, Pleasantness of the Place, Advantage and Usefulness of those Rich Commodities there plentifully abounding, which much London

1682

USD - 800.00
  • Sotheby’s
    Year in Review
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: A Rare Hebrew Bible with Micrographic Masorah. Sold: 1,514,000 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: "The Freedman's Primer.” Sold: 241,300 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Smith, William. "The Map that Changed the World." Sold: 139,700 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Psalter, C13th. Illuminated Psalter. Sold: 330,200 GBP
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Lincoln, Abraham. The abolition of slavery. Sold: 13,697,500 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Vergilius. Opera, Venice, Aldo Manuzio, 1501. Sold: 1,041,400 USD
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