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Location

Date

Source

Lot No.

Text

Surames

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

201

No Location

1813

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(HOLY BIBLE); THE HOLY BIBLE, CONTAINING THE OLD AND THE NEW TESTAMENTS, NEWLY TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL TONGUES AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED pub by JOHN BASKETT, OXFORD, 1733, 4to, Full Calf. This lovely bible is bound in original contemporary calf with blind tooling to spine and boards. The full collection of works herein is as follows: 1)THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (with Psalter); BASKETT, 1733; 2) THE HOLY BIBLE...; BASKETT, 1733 (includes Apocrypha); 3) THE NEW TESTAMENT (with index and tables); JOHN BASKETT, 1733; THE WHOLE BOOK OF PSALMS (Hopkins, Sternhold, etc); A WILDE; THE COMPANY OF STATIONERS, 1729. The unrestored contemporary full calf shows cracking along the joints. The boards remain firmly attached. Internally, the book is very clean and easy to read. This is a delightful early 18th century bible in scarce original leather. A very nice item. Inscribed "Jemima Fawkes her book April ye 25 1813". The only two Jemima Fawkes in the IGI were baptised at Stroud, Gloucestershire, on on 3 Feb 1793, the other on 8 Nov 1795.

Fawkes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

202

No Location

1852

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A Victorian 1852 book of Common Prayer in Miniature. Measures approx. 3¾ inches x 2½ inches. Inside cover reads: -Alwin Jones December 28, 1852-. Decorated Leatherbound with worn gold page edging. Title page missing but should Read: ‘The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the united church of England and Ireland together with the psalter or psalms of David’. Split to spine and quite grubby otherwise In Very good condition. From the IGI, there is an Alwin Jones baptised at Hay, Brecon, 28 Mar 1841.

Jones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

203

No Location

1899-1915

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This book is a carefully kept record of newspaper cuttings mainly about the war periods and other interesting and major topics, the earliest newspaper cutting being from The Times 1899. It covers many subjects from war to cricket, from the Oxford/Cambridge boat race to Royalty. Also enclosed in this fascinating scrapbook are some intriguing French documents dated 1914. They concern an Englishman Mr Walter Meakin. From the research that I have carried out it seems in my opinion that Walter Meakin has to flee Paris. He has safe conduct passes for himself and a French girl possibly his wife?.The passes enable him to take the train and boat to England. If he doesn't his family and himself may be arrested(this is all due to the outbreak of war and conscription starting). He also has documentation showing where he lived in Paris. It is my guess that this record/scrapbook was made by Walter Meakin. Also loose is a French magazine called LE RIRE dated 1914. This scrapbook is so full of interesting cuttings it is impossible for me to list all of them. However listed below are just a few of the headlines and stories covered.

 

NOVEMBER 1899 - THE BATTLE OF TALANA HILL

 

OCTOBER 23RD 1901 - SIR REDVERS BULLER RELIEVED OF HIS COMMAND

 

OCTOBER 26TH 1901 - THE DEATH SENTENCE ON VICTORIANS

 

NOVEMBER 9TH 1901 - PRINCE OF WALES THE TITLE CONFERRED

 

NOVEMBER 28TH 1901 - THE LIVERPOOL BANK ROBBERY

 

NOVEMBER 30TH 1901- THE OUTBREAK OF SMALLPOX

 

DECEMBER 14TH 1901 - THE CAPTURE OF THE BETHEL COMMANDO - TELEGRAM LORD KITCHENER

 

FEBRUARY 10TH 1902- THE PURSUIT OF DE WET.HEAVY BOER LOSSES

 

FEBRUARY 19 1902- DEATH OF SIR NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN

 

MARCH 22ND 1902 - OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE INCLUDING MAP OF COURSE AND PREVIOUS RACE RESULTS

 

AUGUST 18TH 1914 - TROOPS LANDED IN FRANCE ORDERED TO SHOOT AT THE BRITISH.GERMANS TOLD TO HOLD REVOLVERS TO HEADS OF PRISONERS.

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH 1914 - ENEMY IN RETREAT EVERYWHERE. SHOWS MAP

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST 1914 - RHEICS CATHEDRAL A HEAP OF RUINS

 

NOVEMBER 5TH 1914 - THE FATE OF THE GOOD HOPE.FLAGSHIP TAKES FIRE AND SINKS AFTER GALLANT FIGHT

 

NOVEMBER 11TH 1914 - SPY LODY SHOT. EXECUTION AT TOWER OF LONDON

 

NOVEMBER 23RD 1914 - VIENNA THE SADDEST CAPITAL.A CITY OF LOST HOPES

 

DECEMBER 16TH 1914 - SCARBOROUGH AND HARTLEPOOL SHELLED.BOMBARDMENT OF THE EAST COAST

 

SATURDAY JANUARY 2ND 1915 - BATTLESHIP LOST IN THE CHANNEL......AND MANY MORE.

 

This fascinating book then ends abruptly without explanation. The book, in my opinion is in fantastic condition, although the cover is worn. This is a truly historical record and I am sure would be of great interest to a historian etc. There are approximately 160 pages full of newspaper cuttings, four French documents and one French magazine. The size of the scrapbook is approximately 11.5 inches x 9 inches.

Meakin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

204

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1926, 1927

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TWO BIBLES WHICH WERE PRESENTED TO PEOPLE IN 1926 AND 1927. THERE ARE SOME BOOK MARKS LEFT IN THE BOOKS BUT I CANT SAY IF THAY ARE AS OLD. THE 1926 BOOK WAS PRESENTED TO MARJORIE MAUGHAN WHO AT THAT TIME WAS A RESIDENT OF A SMALL YORKSHIRE VILLAGE CALLED NORRISTHORPE ABOUT A MILE FROM HECKMONDWIKE. ON THE INSIDE THERE IS A STUCK ON LABEL WHICH SAYS:- "THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED" "PHILIP, LORD WHARTON, WHO DIED FEB.4TH 1696 AGED 83,CONVEYED BY DEED TO TRUSTEES CERTAIN PROPERTY, THE INCOME FROM WHICH WAS TO BE DEVOTED TO THE FREE DISTRIBUTION OF BIBLES AND OTHER BOOKS. IT WAS HIS EXPRESSED WISH THAT THE RECIPIENT SHOULD COMMIT TO MEMORY, THE 1ST, 15TH, 25TH, 37TH, 101ST, 113TH & 145TH PSALMS. THIS BOOK IS GIVEN BY DIRECTION OF THE TRUSTEES TO:- MARJORIE MAUGHAN, RESIDENCE NORRISTHORPE, DATE:- MAY 1927" THE SECOND BIBLE SAYS THE SAME, EXCEPT THE NAME WHO OF THE RECIPIENT IS "J. PARKER", BUT DOES NOT STATE A RESIDENCE OR A DATE! ALL I KNOW IS THAT IT WAS PRESENTED IN 1927, AS IT STATES ON THE FRONT COVER.THE BOOKS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION CONSIDERING THERE AGE.

Maughan

Parker

 

 

 

 

 

 

205

Jamaica

1831

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1831 ANTIQUE VELLUM DEED MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT.. MANUSCRIPT LEGAL DOCUMENT; BEING THE SETTLEMENT EXECUTED ON THE MARRIAGE OF MISS BETHIA VIRTUE OF REGENTS PARK AND JAMES WYNEN OF ST. JOHNS WOOD IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, MERCHANT. INTERESTING  MANUSCRIPT BETWEEN MRS BETHIA WYNEN AND MESSERS LANGHAM AND LANGHAM INCLUDING SUM OF £15000 UNDER THE WILL OF DANIEL WINTER OF JAMAICA AND WHO DISTRIBUTED HIS VAST FORTUNE TO HIS THREE CHILDREN. TWO ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS; FOUR RED WAX SEALS; INTERESTING ITEM FOR COLLECTORS OF SOCIAL HISTORY, LOCAL HISTORY OR GENEALOGY FOR THE WYNEN FAMILY GUARANTEED ORIGINAL AND IN GOOD CONDITION  ON TWO FOLDED SHEET OF VELLUM SIZE 28 INCHES BY 23 INCHES

Virtue

Wynen

Langham

Winter

 

 

 

 

206

Jamaica

1846

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Large handwritten English vellum indenture on five leaves dated 1846 entitled "Release of Annuities" pertaining to very large sale by Public Auction of the Manor and Lordship of Broughton with two leaves detailing the property in Schedules. The indenture is between several parties including The Right Honourable Charles Anderson earl of Yarborough, of the first part; and Joseph Dent of York, Esquire, of the second part; and Joseph Moore, Gentleman, of the third part; and Henry Moore, Gentleman, of the fourth part; and James Marshall, Gentleman, of the fifth part; and James Coupland, Esquire, of the sixth part. Nicely penned throughout with several blue revenue stamps with inserts, tax stamps, and four red wax seals on green cloth tags. Docketing on verso. Signed by the Earl of Yarborough. Very Good, creasing to first leaf, measures 26 x 23".

Anderson

Dent

Moore

Marshall

Coupland

 

 

 

207

Canada

1889

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1889 RARE ANTIQUE PAPER MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT OTTAWA CANADA NAME OF HEMING **. MANUSCRIPT LEGAL DOCUMENT; BEING A RELEASE RE THE TRUSTS OF THE MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT OF MR AND MRS HEMING BETWEEN HENRY GEORGE MONK HEMING OF SALISBURY ROAD, WAVERTREE, LIVERPOOL IN TH ECOUNTY OF LANCASTER - MARION AMANDA MONK HEMING OF EAST 16th STREET, NEW YORK IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FRANCIS AMELIA HEMING OF SLATER STREET OTTAWA IN THE DOMINION OF CANADA AND ALBERT EDWARD HEMING OF SLATER STREET OTTAWA AND AUGUSTUS RICHARD FORREST OF ELMERS, ST. MARKS ROAD, NOTTING HILL, MIDDLESEX INTERESTING ITEM FOR COLLECTORS OF SOCIAL HISTORY, LOCAL HISTORY  AND GENEALOGY FOR THE HEMING FAMILY GUARANTEED ORIGINAL AND IN GOOD CONDITION  ON ONE FOLDED SHEET OF PAPER  SIZE 16 INCHES BY 14 INCHES

Heming

Forrest

 

 

 

 

 

 

208

No Location

1908

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THIS IS A SMALL FIRST COMMUNION PRAYER BOOK WHICH WAS PRESENTED TO KATHLEEN FITZGERALD ON 21/6/1908. THE BOOK MEASURES 3 INCHES BY 2 INCHES AND HAS THE PICTURE OF AN ANGEL ON THE FRONT. IT WAS PRINTED BY BREPOLS CATHOLIC PRESS, TURNHOUT, BELGIUM. THE BOOK HAS A CLASP WITH BRASS DETAIL TO CLOSE THE BOOK.

Fitzgerald

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

209

No Location

1889

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1889 ANTIQUE DOCUMENTS MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT **. ARCHIVE OF MANUSCRIPT LEGAL DOCUMENTS; BEING SIX DOCUMENTS OF NOTES AND ACCOUNTS CONCERING THE MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT OF LADY EMILIE GRAY WIFE OF THE REVEREND HENRY GRAY. INTERSTEING COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS SHOWING THE ACCOUNTS OF THE TRUSTEES AND FURTHER GENERAL CHARGES INTERESTING ITEM FOR COLLECTORS OF SOCIAL HISTORY, LOCAL HISTORY OR GENEALOGY FOR THE GRAY FAMILY GUARANTEED ORIGINAL AND IN GOOD CONDITION WITH SOME SPOTTING - ON VARIOUS FOLDED SHEETS OF PAPER MIXED SIZES

Gray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

St Petersburg

1849

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1855 COPY of BAPTISM CERTIFICATE for DANIEL MORRISON in ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. NO RESERVE This is a handwritten document on heavy, watermarked paper stating as follows:- Daniel - Son of Duncan Morrison and Alison his wife was born 17/29 June 1849 - and baptized in the British and American Chapel on the 28th August 1849 - by me T.S.Ellerby, Pastor. I hereby certify that the above record of Baptism is copied from the Church Book of the British and American Chapel at St. Petersburg. Henry M. Haskell, Pastor. 24th May 1855. At the top right of the document is a circular vignette of a double-headed eagle with writing under it and this eagle and writing are duplicated in a large watermark extending over the whole unfolded sheet of paper which also has the date 1853. At the bottom of the document is a black seal of the "Brit. & Amer. Cong. Church St. Petersburg". Must be a wonderful find for any Morrison whose forbears may have spent time in St. Petersburg, Russia. Size. The document is approx. 17.4" wide x 13.8" high, unfolded, Condition. In excellent condition with the usual folding creases.

Morrison

Ellerby

Haskell

 

 

 

 

 

211

No Location

1892

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Indenture dated 29th of September 1892 is on two large sheets of vellum with 5 pages of related letters attaches. The document relates to the mortgage of life interests under the will of the late Mr Thomas Fagg and two policies of assurance. The conveyance is agreed between Thomas St Leonard Fagg to his family of which there are too many names to mention. Also there are an outstanding ten signatures and wax seals of wach man and woman . Also there are three red and white tax recenue stamps. This document is in excellent condition.

Fagg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

212

No Location

1872

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1872 PASSPORT ISSUED BY EARL GRANVILLE. LEGAL DOCUMENT; BEING PASSPORT ISSUED BY EARL GRANVILLE TO GEORGE RIDGWAY KILLMINSTER FOR TRAVEL ON THE CONTINENT. SIGNED BY GRANVILLE - WITH ITALIAN VISA CACHE - REMAINS OF FRENCH CACHE TOP LEFT CORNER INTERESTING ITEM FOR COLLECTORS OF SOCIAL HISTORY, LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY FOR THE KILLMINSTER FAMILY GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - SOLD AS DAMAGED, - ON ONE FOLDED SHEET OF PAPER SIZE 14 INCHES BY 10 INCHES

Granville

Killminster

 

 

 

 

 

 

213

No Location

1856

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THis rare bible was published in 1846 by Samuel Bagster and Sons, London. Overall size is 10" x 7.5" It has a stunning binding in stout dark brown leather. The boards are very thick, the surfaces, identical front and back, have a deep blind impressed blocked design and rounded edges. The spine has 5 heavily raised bands, with impressed decoration in the compartments and Gilt titling. All edges have a highly unusual and  very decorative gilt goffered surface (see pics). The endpapers are beautiful marbled paper, and the surrounding edges are again gilt tooled. There is skillfully hand written page just before the half title, in various styles of calligraphy, in black and red, from the person who gave this to Emily Hutton on the occasion of her marriage in 1856. The book is described as 'The Miniature Quarto Bible', this does not mean it is a miniature book, only that it was made from small quarto paper. It contains The Old and New Testaments according to authorised versions. There is a general introduction, Parallel passages of Scott, canne, Brown, Adam Clarke, and the english version of Bagsters Polyglot Bible. There are numerous Philological and Explanatory notes, an Index to subjects, an index to the notes, introductions and concluding remarks, and chronological tables, a very large pull out one which traces man from the creation to the year 400 of the christian era. Also several hand coloured maps of the ancient world. The interior is extremely clean and tight, no odours of any kind. There is occasional brown marking here and there affecting the back of some of the maps, and some foxing of endpapers. The corners of the boards are rubbed down to the boards (see pic). The inscription reads: "To Emily Hutton on her marriage from Elizabeth Maria Thompson in grateful rememberance of the Christian care and kindness experienced by James Bower Thompson M.D. her lamented husband and herself at ........? Hospital. I was a stranger and ye took me in I was sick and ye visited me. See Matt XXV. MDCCCLVI".

Hutton

Thompson

 

 

 

 

 

 

214

No Location

1683-1700

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1700 HAND WRITTEN ANTIQUE DOCUMENT . A LIST OF LEGAL TRANSACTION FROM 1683 TO 1700 INVOLVING SIR THOMAS BRIDGES KNIGHT; JOHN SHUTE WINE COOPER; SAMUEL MILLWARD, CLOTHIER; SAMUEL BOARD,CLOTHIER (I read this Lamuell); WILLIAM SALMON, MERCER AND MANY OTHERS. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS IFORMATION ON DATES AND PEOPLE BUT NOT THE PLACE - SAMUEL MILLWARD SEEMS TO BE A CONSTANT PARTY INVOLVED IN THE TRANSACTIONS AND IT WOULD THERFORE SEEM TO BE A DOCUMENT FROM THE MILLWARD FAMILY - ONE FOR FURTHER RESEARCH  IN VERY FINE CONDITION - GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - OF INTEREST TO COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND GENEALOGY FOR THE MILLWARD FAMILY ON FOLDED PAPER - SIZE 12 INCHES BY 15 INCHES

Bridges

Shute

Millward

Board

Salmon

 

 

 

215

No Location

1867

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An indenture dated 5th April 1867. THE HON. VERY REV. GERALD WELLESLEY & LT. G. EDWARD BUCKLEY TO MR BENJAMIN LANGTON AND THE RIGHT HON. EARL DE LA MARR WITH MR BENJAMIN LANGTON. DEED OF ENFRANCHISEMENT OF CERTAIN ... MANOR OF HARLSTON AND SHADWORTH IN HARSTON. Three sheets. Stamps, seals, etc. The Very Rev. Grald Wellesley was Clerk Dean of Windsor. Two manors are mentioned: Harlston in Harston; Scales Murchins and Melford in Harslingfield, as far as I can make out. A bit of surface dirt on the outside, three very small stains. The inside is fine.

Wellesley

Buckley

Langton

de la Marr

 

 

 

 

216

No Location

1815

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ANTIQUE PAPER DOCUMENT CHANCERY COURT REGISTRY OFFICE 1815. "RUDGE VERSUS EASTLAND - ORDER FOR CONFIRMING MASTER HARVEY'S GENERAL REPORT ABSOLUTE" ON GELDING AND SNELGROVE WATERMARKED PAPER WATERMARKED 1815 WITH IMPRESSED THREE SHILLING REVENUE STAMP AND REGISTER OFFICE CACHE. IN FINE CONDITION - GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND GENEALOGY FOR THE HARVEY FAMILY ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PAPER - SIZE 13 INCHES BY 16 INCHES

Rudge

Eastland

Harvey

 

 

 

 

 

217

No Location

1816

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ANTIQUE PAPER DOCUMENT 1816 COURT STAMP -. "IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS - MICHAELMAS TERM IN THE FIFTY SEVENTH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF KING GEORGE THE THIRD - THOMAS BODILL, RICHARD BODILL AND JOHN BODILL WERE ATTACHED TO ANSWER ROBERT PHILIPS, GEORGE WILLIAM WOOD, THOMAS STANSFIELD AND JOHN COLLINSON IN A PLEA OF TRESPASS ON THE CASE AND SO FORTH ." ON THREE SHEETS OF 'M & J'  WATERMARKED PAPER WITH THREE IMPRESSED FOUR PENCE COURT REVENUE STAMPS. IN FINE CONDITION - STORAGE DUSTING - GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND GENEALOGY FOR THE BODILL FAMILY ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PAPER - SIZE 10 INCHES BY 16 INCHES

Bodill

Philips

Wood

Stansfield

Collinson

 

 

 

218

No Location

1832

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1832 ANTIQUE EXCHEQUER DOCUMENT WILLIAM IV ---.KINGS COURT AT WESTMINSTER COURT OF EXCHEQUER " TO RICHARD CAPES WE COMMAND YOU APPEAR BEFORE THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOHN SINGLETON CHEIF BARON AT THE COURT OF THE EXCHEQUER AT THE GUILD HALL WESTMINSTER LONDON AND BRING WITH YOU AND PRODUCE AT THAT TIME THE ADMINISTRATION AND BOOK OR BOOKS OF THE PEROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY,,,, .. IN FAIR CONDITION - COURT OF EXCHEQUER CACHE STAMP - GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PARCHMENT - SIZE 12 INCHES BY 9 INCHES - SOLD AS DAMAGED BUT THE DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE

Capes

Singleton

 

 

 

 

 

 

219

No Location

1768

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This is an original manuscript legal opinion given by R Wilbraham of Lincoln’s Inn London, and dated May 5th 1768, relating to the will of Mrs Sarah Ashurst, July 1754. Clearly written in characteristic eighteenth century copperplate, on a single sheet of watermarked rag paper, 41 x 32 cm folded in half to make four pages, of which three are written upon. VERY GOOD CONDITION, save that the fold is almost completely torn. The opinion relates to the words: “I give all the rest and residue of my Estate to my Sister Elizabeth Richier all to be at her disposal Except 500£, which 500£ after the death of my sister Richier I give to my Neice Mary Houlding and I do appoint my Sister Richier Sole Exectrix of this my will.” This Mary Houlding survived the testatrix, but died an infant before Elizabeth Richier. Claimants on Mary Houlding’s estate include her mother Elizabeth Richier who had remarried and was now Mrs Archibald Maclane, her sister Sarah Houlding (now Mrs Francis Coal), and half-siblings Thomas Ashurst Maclane and Elizabeth Maclane (now Mrs Hugh Smith).

Ashurst

Richier

Houlding

Maclane

Coal

Smith

 

 

220

No Location

1713

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18 Jun 1713 VELLUM LEGAL DOCUMENT IN LATIN. An interesting and engaging Scottish document written in Latin during the reign of Queen Anne. Pertaining to William Mackie and others. A very clean document bearing the usual storage folds. All text fully legible for transcription. Approx. dimensions: 13 ½” x  6 ½”. From the image, other names I can make out are Hugo Maisson, Robert Robertsone, Joan Grahame, William fferrier, James ffoule. The document appears to be concerned with paternity, possibly that of William Mackie.

Mackie

Maisson

Robertsone

Grahame

fferrier

ffoule

 

 

221

No Location

1908

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Leather Bound Common Prayer Book 1908 dated by inscription of owner to the front it reads "Hilda A. Leopold with love from Aunt H. October 3rd 1908" the outer cover is black leather and has common prayer chased in gold lettering to front and spine it is complete no rips tears or loose pages the pages have gold ends there are 450 pages printer is eyre & spottiswoode ltd edinburgh there is normal wear and tear to outer cover see scan this is minor the centre page sticks out further than the other pages so has crinkling all around the edge

Leopold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

222

No Location

1908

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Leather Bound Hymns Ancient & Modern 1908 dated by inscription of owner to the front it reads "Hilda A. Leopold with love from Aunt H. October 3rd 1908" the outer cover is black leather and has hymns a&m chased in gold lettering to front and spine it is complete no rips tears or loose pages the pages have gold ends there are 478 pages printer is william clowes and sons london there is normal wear and tear to outer cover see scan this is minor

Leopold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

223

Canada

1890

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Here is an ornate parchment Indenture dated 26th March 1890 being a conveyance of property situate at New Cross, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham. The contract is between Thomas Clarke Hodgkinson of Ontario, Canada (Farmer), Catherine Anne Hodgkinson (Spinster), Frank Hodgkinson (Gentleman), Francis Leaver Guilford (Engineer), and Benjamin Walton (Hosier). This document opens out to approx.28" x 21", contains a plan of the property, bears five original wax seals and one revenue stamp. Some storage discoloration and minor creasing but otherwise in very good condition.

Hodgkinson

Guilford

Walton

 

 

 

 

 

224

No Location

1723 & 1761

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1723 AND 1761 TWO ANTIQUE PAPER DOCUMENTS FROM THE REIGN OF GEORGE I & GEORGE III -.LOW START PRICE AND NO RESERVE A HAND WRITTEN REFERENCE TO THE BAPTISM OF WILLIAM WARREN AT WALTHAM HOLYCROSS IN 1725 AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY DATED 1761 AND A RENT RECEIPT IN THE NAME OF JOHN WBSTER DATED 1723.IN FINE CONDITION - - GUARANTEED ORIGINAL -  - OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND GENEALOGY ON TWO SHEETS OF FOLDED PAPER - SIZE 8 INCHES BY 6 INCHES

Warren

Webster

 

 

 

 

 

 

225

No Location

1879

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Offering for auction this little leather with brass edging and clasp Holy Bible. The outside has Holy Bible written in gilt and a fancy motif and is in good condition. Inside the book the front cover has parted at the seam due to the 100 years of reading. Also hand written in ink is "Annie Megson March the 12.1879". There is a lock of hair in it plus a Early Gilt Flowers Christmas Card. There is no damage apart from the little I have already mentioned. The leaves have gilt edges. Very nice quality little bible. Measures approx 5.5" x 3.5"

Megson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

226

No Location

1842

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This beautiful illustrated book is fully titled: A Complete Treatise on Practical Land-Surveying in seven parts; Designed chiefly for the use of schools and provate students. By A Nesbit. The whole illustrated by two hundred and fifty Practical Exaamples, and one hundred and sixty Wood Cuts, twelve Copper-plates, and an Engraven Field-Book of sixteen Pages. The book is inscribed (in faded ink copperplate hand to endpaper), Charles Tanner, March 9th 1842. Printed by Thomas Wilson & Sons, High-Ousegate, for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans, Paternoster Row London; and for Wilson & Sons, York, 1839. An absolutely fascinating book with the most wonderful illustrations. Some of these drawings are almost works of art in their own right. I am told that much of the theory has changed little. Diagrams of instruments (pentograph), land areas within the Derwent area. A wonderful piece of history and a detailed text book. In the introduction Mr Nesbit offers private tuition to boarders in Manchester! In very good condition for the age. Hand-cut pages. Minor foxing on some pages. Cloth and board covers. Please see photos. A treasure of a book as an historic document and excellent reference work. Approximately, 9 inches high x 6 inches across. 1.25 inch in depth. approx. 412 pages. Field Book has sixteen pages. 1839.

Tanner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

227

Canada

1901

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1901 ANTIQUE DEED GRANSMOOR YORKSHIRE -.SETTLEMENT RELEASE "BETWEEN MARGARET THORNTON DUESBERY OF BOISEVAIN IN THE DOMINION OF CANADA, HUGH FRIARS THORNTON DUESBURY OF BOISEVAIN, FARMER; DORA FENELLA THORNTON DUESBERY OF SAINT GEORGE VICARAGE ISLE OF MAN; KATE HINDERWELL THORNTON DUESBERY, HOGGERSTON, LONDON TO THE REVEREND CHARLES LEONARD THORNTON DUESBERY OF SAINT MARKS VICARAGE BARROW IN FURNESS IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER AND MONA SOPHIA THORNTON DUESBERY." SETTLEMENT FOR SHARES IN THE GRANSMOOR ESTATE IN THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE AND CONDITIONS UNDER MARIAGE SETTLEMENT ON WATERLOW BROTHERS AND LAYTON LAW STATIONARY TEN SHILLING FISCAL REVENUE STAMP. IN VERY FINE CONDITION - GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND GENEALOGY FOR THE DUESBERY FAMILY ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PARCHMENT - SIZE 22 INCHES BY 16 INCHES

Duesbery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

228

No Location

1850

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A 17th century Charles I small leather bound English bible published London 1647 by The Companie of Stationers (please see photos). Typical wear but very good condition with tight sound binding and clean pages. Last page (after Rev 19:20) missing otherwise complete.Absolutely guaranteed genuine, original and as described. Dimensions 6" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" (150mm x 90mm x 40mm). Inscribed "William Jas Lockie His Book Mids....? 1850".

Lockie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

229

No Location

1849

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THIS IS NOT A RUN OF THE MILL INDENTURE - SETTLEMENT PREVIOUS TO THE MARRIAGE OF MISS SARAH MUSGRAVE PRESTON TO Mr HENRY BAILEY LEGG DATED 28th MAY 1849 THIS IS A 4 PAGE DOCUMENT WRITTEN IN YE OLDE WORLDE COPPER PLATE WRITING SCALLOP TOP PARCHMENT IT IS REFERENCE TO A MORTGAGE

Preston

Legg

 

 

 

 

 

 

230

No Location

1852

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A Victorian 1852 book of Common Prayer in Miniature. Measures approx. 3¾ inches x 2½ inches. Inside cover reads: -Alwin Jones December 28, 1852-. Decorated Leatherbound with worn gold page edging. Title page missing but should Read: ‘The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the united church of England and Ireland together with the psalter or psalms of David’. Split to spine and quite grubby otherwise In Very good condition. From the IGI there is an Alwin Jones baptised in Hay, Brecon in 1841 that may be the same person.

Jones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

231

No Location

1856

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A Victorian Leather bound Ready Reckoner. 256 pages. Boards lose but present. Measures approx. 4¼ inches x 2¾ inches. Written in the front are the names of owners, the earliest one dated is Rebecca Morgan of Froderley Lane, May 22nd 1856

Morgan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

232

Jamaica

1830

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Manuscript Jamaica Interest Document 1830 *** Description: This is a Affidavit of Mr William Sweet as to the Death & Burial of Mr Willam Henry West.

Sweet

West

 

 

 

 

 

 

233

No Location

1870

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Victorian Memorial Card.

 

In

Affectionate Remembrance

of

SARAH GOODYER

Who died

September 18th, 1870

Aged 81 Years

 

These cards were sent to distant friends and family, drawing them into the elaborate Victorian funeral rituals.

Embossed card. Some foxing. Excellent condition, no creases. 77mm by 118mm.

Goodyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

234

No Location

1912

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LOVELY OLD AND INTRESTING DOCUMENT PRESENTED TO A SECOND MATE ON 17 MAY 1912 FOR FOREIGN GOING STEAMSHIPS BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRADE STAMPED IN LONDON ON 15 MAY 1912 THE RECIPIENT WAS EVAN TOM EVANS ON THE REVERSE IS THE NUMBER 007015 THE ADDRESS OF MR EVANS AND DATE OF BIRTH 1889 MAKING HIM 23 YEARL OLD LOTS OF INFORMATION ISSUED AT THE PORT OF NEW QUAY WHICH IS IN WALES  U K  WRITTEN ON VELUM ANS SIGNED BY THE MAN AND THE CAPTAIN ALSO BY THE OFFICIALS OF THE BOARD A VERY INTRESTING DOCUMENT NO TEARS HAS BEEN FOLDED

Evans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

235

No Location

1706/7

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A SMALL PAPER DOCUMENT RECORDING THE RECEIPT OF TAXES PAID FOR THE YEAR ON LANDS IN THE HONOUR OF GRAFTON BELONGING TO HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF GRAFTON. Four entries on a single sheet of laid paper all dated 11 February 1706/7. The monies were received by Thomas Herbert (presumably an agent for the Duke of Grafton) and were paid by Robert Foddy, Anthony Bell and Richard Warren. All either signed by the above or with their marks. Good condition, handwritten in English on laid paper.

Herbert

Foddy

Bell

Warren

 

 

 

 

236

No Location

1906

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Originating Summons in the High Court of Justice Chancery Division dated 17th July 1906 concerning a dispute about the will of Isabella James 3 pages.  A bit gubby on the cover, otherwise good condition.

James

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

237

No Location

1926

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31/12/1926  release Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd, deceased Lots of information on this 13 pages document with people mentioned from Silloth, Esh Winning, Penforth, Hessle, Ohio and Chicago.  A good example of how a family was split up around the world. Contains 10 signatures and seals + signatures of witnesses Cover a bit grubby, otherwise good condition

Shepherd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

238

No Location

1874

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On offer is an official watermarked passport dated 24 January 1874. The wording, some of which is original fountain pen reads " We Granville George Earl Granville Viscount Granville Baron Leveson a peer of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland a member of Her Britannic Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council , Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs request and require in the name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow Gilfred W Hartley (British subject)accompanied by his wife and two daughters travelling to the continent to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford him every assistance and protection of which he may stand in need. Given at the Foreign Office London the 24 day of January 1874" The passport is signed "Granville" in fountain pen and there is a embossed mark and the cost sixpence. Condition of item: In remarkably good condition. Folded but no tears or loss and bright colour.

Hartley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

239

No Location

1629

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This bible is 375 years old and was printed in London by Bonham Norton and John Bill in 1629 when Charles I was still King of England. It is considering its age in good condition. It has the odd page missing and the odd tear, but is about 98% complete, some of the pages are discoloured but the text is quite easy to read. I can not see much writing in it but one page seems to reveal an owner but there is no date with the name so at what period this owner had it is unknown. The name appears to be Margret Agsquith. The leather binding is mostly complete a little missing from the spine and the brass catches have long been broken. It measures 9 X 7 inches.

Agsquith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

240

No Location

1713

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This is a intreging find, i am no expert so i will try to describe the best i can, the bible measures when closed 5 and a half inches tall, 3 inches wide, 1 and a half inches deep, bound in leather, not sure of the date but dates include 1713,but could easaly be earlier, extremely old item. leather is a bit poor and i think the bible could have been near a fire because the edges seem to be burnt, can not tell if all the pages are there,no title page,and some are torn and ripped, although very poor condition, the bible is very very old. The inscription reads "Askwith November ye 16 day 1713. FINIS Jane Askwith ..m 24 of October 1714" From the IGI, almost all the Jane Askwiths at this time were baptised in Yorkshire.

Askwith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

241

No Location

1641

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

18

Indenture between the king and Edith Brookeman for the custody, wardship and marriage of Richard Brookeman, D.s. "W. Say & Seale", manuscript on vellum, 35 lines, slightly yellowed, folds, Privy seal appended, some wear, 245 x 574mm., 29th March 1641; and 3 others including 1 16th century indenture, 1 17th century & 1 18th century ecclesiastical appointment, v.s., v.d. (4). £120 - 180 Fiennes (William, first Viscount Saye and Sele, 1582-1662), critic of Charles I; privy councillor 1641.

Brookeman

Fiennes

 

 

 

 

 

 

242

No Location

1663-1667

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

25

[Religious notes and sermons], manuscript in at least two different hands, 183pp. excluding blanks, ink inscriptions at beginning, margins very slightly browned, front pastedown loose, original calf, gilt, rubbed, 2 small wormholes on spines, sm. 4to, 3rd February 1663-67. £200 - 300 Inscriptions: "Mrs Anne Bound her Book given her by her Aunt that loves her dearely Jane Stowell ye 3d of February 1663" & "this booke was given mee by my ever honoured Lady the Lady Jane Stowell." Sermons and prayers include: "A sermon preached October 10 1666: being the fast-day appointed for the late dreadfull fire in the City of London"; "A Prayer to bee said upon ons Birth-day"; "A thanksgiving after harvist"; "A Dialogue between an infidel and a christian."

Bound

Stowell

 

 

 

 

 

 

243

No Location

1689s

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

31

Beaufort (Henry Somerset, first Duke of, 1629-1700). Testimonial in favour of Scudamore Godwin, recommending him to Francis North, Lord Chancellor, D.s. "Beaufort", "Worcester" & "Robertus Gloucestrensis", manuscript, 1p., mounted, folds, soiled, folio, n.d. [c. 1680s]; and 7 others, v.s. (8).

Beaufort

Godwin

 

 

 

 

 

 

244

No Location

1727

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

34

Skinner (John). A Fathers Legacie to His Children Containing Sundry Rules and Precepts Taken out of the Holy Scriptures For the Better Governing of their thoughts words and actions in order to make them Happy in this Life, and that which is to come, manuscript, title and 154pp., slightly browned, ink inscription on fly-leaf: "John Skinner's Book. August ye: 1st 1727", original calf, gilt, gilt panelled spine, 8vo, 1710.

Skinner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

245

No Location

1720s

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

41

Prior (Matthew, poet and diplomatist, 1664-1721). Poems on Several Occasions, vol. I only, manuscript fair copy, 171pp., some pp. ruled, lacks title, slightly browned, original vellum, two lines of poetry on both covers, soiled, 8vo, [c. 1720s]. £100 - 150 Probably taken from the 1721 edition, the poem An Ode humbly inscrib'd to the Queen at end is described as being "printed in the year 1721".

Prior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

246

No Location

1768

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

49

Recipe book.- Lenton (Michael). Collection of medical and veterinary recipes, manuscript in two hands, 17pp., excluding blanks, manuscript recipes on inside of covers, original roan, lower cover worn with loss, small 8vo, 14th March 1768. £80 - 120 Recipes include: "Horses Lice"; "to Cure the Ague"; "For a sore bag for a Cow"; "for a Beast Staleing of Blood"; and a memorandum by Michael Lenton, "March the 1 day I was Enockelated when I was in the hight it was the 14 Day of March."

Lenton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

247

No Location

1780

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

52

Britten (Mary). A Pack of Cards; A Compleat Almanacks, manuscript, 4pp., folds, browned, edges a little frayed, sm. 4to, n.d. [c. 1780]. £150 - 200 "I have heard a Story of' Nobleman in London that Kept A Great many Servants being in formed that one of them Was a Great Gamester at Cards he took an opportunity to Call Him to acount for it."

Britten

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

248

No Location

1811-1832

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

70

Jordan (Swinfen). The Literary Diary; or, Improved Common-Place-Book, manuscript, printed title and 96pp. excluding blanks, slightly browned, original diced calf, gilt, slightly rubbed, 1811 - 7th July 1832 & 16th November 1920; and 7 others similar, 4to & 8vo (8). No location given, but on the IGI there is a Swinfen Jordan baptized at Falmouth, Cornwall 21 Dec 1802, son of William & Elizabeth Sarah.

Jordan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

249

No Location

1825-1826

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

76

Anthony (Charles). Diary and commonplace book, manuscript in two hands, 229pp., reverse entries, slightly browned, original vellum, yellowed and soiled, folio, 1st January 1825 - 28th November 1826

Anthony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

250

No Location

1826-1857

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

77

Recipe Book.-. [Norbury (Countess, Mrs. Graham-Toler)] Receipt Book, manuscript, 79pp., numerous recipes pinned-in on ff., 5ff. at beginning with small hole slightly affecting recipes, slightly foxed and browned, original reversed calf, slightly rubbed, red morocco label on upper cover: "The Honble Mrs Graham Toler's Receipt Book", joints splitting, spine with tears, 26th April 1826-57. £120 - 180 Recipes include: "To bake Pears"; "for the Teeth"; "To make Milk Punch"; "Lady Mountjoys receipt for useful Pills at an advanced period of life"; "Honble Mrs Pakenhams Recipe for a Cough prescribed by Sir H. Walford".

Graham-Toler

Mountjoy

Pakenham

 

 

 

 

 

251

No Location

1831

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

81

Tingwell (E.M., of Crow Hall). Commonplace book of poetry, manuscript, 43pp. excluding blanks, original skiver, rubbed, 8vo, 2nd January 1831

Tingwell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

252

No Location

1837

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

86

Smith (Sarah Anne). Commonplace book, manuscript, 8pp. & 5pp. of newspaper cuttings, excluding blanks, cookery recipes loosely inserted, original half calf, worn, spine defective, sm. 4to, 18th August 1837. £60 - 80 Includes poetry and a story: May the young Nellie Be Happy; The Maid of Neidpath.

Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

253

No Location

1868

Bloomsbury 18 Mar 2004

93

Walwyn (Laura Elizabeth). Church Tiles, Crosses, Odds & Ends, manuscript, c. 136pp., numerous watercolours of encaustic tiles, pen and ink and pencil drawings of architectural crosses, topographical prints and newspaper cuttings, tipped-in or mounted, some ephemera loosely inserted, original half morocco, slightly rubbed, oblong 4to, 1868.

Walwyn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

254

No Location

1885

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1885 document  Mrs Ann Frances Hunter the wife of Lowther Hunter Esquire with Joseph Lowther Hunter Esquire and John Plummer Esquire.Appointment of new Trustees of the settlement on the marriage of the above named Ann Frances Hunter with Lowther Hunter Esquire. There is some damage to the document, but it is generally in satisfactory condition.

Hunter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

255

No Location

1888

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Attested copy of Disclaimer by James Kerr Bell of the Office of trustee of the Will of Martha Vaux deceased, dated 25th September 1888.  Also mentioned is Arthur Waithman and Elizabeth Vaux.  One page.  Good condition.

Bell

Vaux

 

 

 

 

 

 

256

No Location

1906

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This bible is dated the 4 -2-06 , inside the cover it is written Alfred George Pearce Bird , also the initials are inscribed into the cover , to the back of the book an index gives you references to the maps with biblical significance which you can see from the photos , the books measurements are 8 inches by 6 inches and 2 inches thick

Bird

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

257

No Location

1708

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This is a great genuine Queen Anne vellum / parchment document dated, "20 April 1708.The Manor of Goyes? & Chamberlained -Bury? in Dunton. The Admission of John Swaine --- to a pightel of pasture, Barn called  Howards-----& 20 acres of arable land on surrender of Elizabeth Plowmer?. (well thats what it looks like but i'm sure a word or 2 is a little wrong. The other side (and  full detailed part) looks to me to be Latin so i cannot read it. please see scans which  you can tansfere and enlarge to get a better look. The document is all hand written on vellum parchment.size 5 1/2" x10 1/4" (14 x 26) The Condition is good for almost 300 years old. writing is readable , with some staining,  i'm sure exsperts will be able to read it all quiet easily. a great peice for any collector , Local museum of family / History, not sure of manor as it could be  in Latin (Manor of ) Gooyes e Chambloyus Bury in Dunton ( not sure if it's Dunton Bedfordshire , Buckinghamshire or Norfolk ?) also not sure if this is John Swaine the noted engraver who was working at this time.But great for anyone with more time and knowledge to research. From the image I can read "28 April 1700 The Manor of Goyes & Chamberlaines - Bury in Dunton. Admission of John Swaine Senr. to a pightel of pasture & Barn called hawards & 20 acres of Arable land on surrender of Elizabeth Plomer." There was a John Swaine married at Dunton in Bedfordshire 21 Apr 1685 on the IGI.

Swaine

Plomer

 

 

 

 

 

 

258

No Location

1818

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The Bible - 1818 The cover is completely detached and in 3 pieces but the contents are in good condition.  The inside of the front cover is marked with Caroline Knipe 1818.

Knipe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

259

No Location

1760

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Offered is this one page letter dated 14 November 1760. It measures 16.5 inches long by 13.5 inches wide. It has been signed at the foot of the page by John Wright and dated . It deals with the will of William Leason. It has a slight tear on one of the corners of the fold. This does not detract or interfer with the reading of the document.

Wright

Leason

 

 

 

 

 

 

260

No Location

1888

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1888 Covenant for payment of £5,000 and interest pursuant to the Will of Henry Wells Allfrey Esqre. There are marks (including pencil?), folds, creases and some damage to the seals.

Allfrey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

261

No Location

1679

Dominic Winter 3 Mar 2004

375

Letters Patent. Manuscript vellum document, dated 16th December, in the 31st year of Charles II (1679), granting to William Bridgeman, the office of Clerk to the Privy Council

Bridgeman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

262

No Location

1814-1835

Dominic Winter 3 Mar 2004

388

Southcott (Joanna, prophetess, 1750-1814). An extensive collection of manuscripts (drafts, copies and originals) put together by John Burton, a follower of Joanna Southcott, dated between 1814 and 1835, the collection comprising approx. 115 well-filled pages, mostly folio and quarto, many by or in the hand of Burton, some worn and dusty but clearly legible, some folded, a few showing signs of having been mailed or hand delivered The majority of the documents date from the mid part of the second decade of the century. There are copies of Southcottian communications (messages received by Joanna Southcott from her spirits) in both prose and doggerel verse. These were recorded by Ann Underwood, her secretary and companion. The major interest, however, lies in a number of more personal items. These include a letter from Burton to Joanna Southcott in which he describes a number of his dreams at some length and asks for her help with their interpretation; Letters to George Turner (a Leeds merchant and prophet who managed to secure the allegiance of many of Joanna's followers after her death) which reveal Burton's increasing doubts about the authenticity of Turner's claims; A long and interesting letter of moral advice from Burton to his daughter Jemima; Draft of a letter from Burton to the editor of an unknown newspaper complaining of the way the press write about Joanna Southcott's doctrines, etc., etc. John Burton has been identified as John Pritchard Burton, a Confectioner, formerly of Shoreditch, London, later near Six Mile Stone, Edmonton, London, who died at Stoke Newington on 6th July, 1862 (copy of death certificate included). This important collection of communications between the followers of Southcott, which, circulated widely, gives an exceptional insight into the mental world of those that succumbed to her beliefs. Although the majority of these pieces are early copies or drafts, exhaustive research has shown that little survives and none (if any) have ever been published. As such this collection provides important source material for research into the movement at "grass roots" level. A full typescript transcription of the collection is provided with the lot.

Southcott

Burton

Underwood

Turner

 

 

 

 

263

Dominica

1790

Lesley Aitchison Website

 

Dominica BILL To the Government of Dominica of John Lundin, for sundry repairs and Materials for the Government House out house and fences from the 10th to the 30th Nov. 1790. 1790. Small folio sheet listing shingles, locks, making blinds, blacksmiths work, '80 days Negroe Carpenters work 6/-' etc. Signed by J. Edgar and A. Maclachlan as being charged at the Customary prices, endorsed by J. Lundin and a witness as having received the sum from John Matson President and Commander in Chief.

Lundin

Edgar

Maclachlan

 

 

 

 

 

264

No Location

1805

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You are bidding on a really nice childrens manuscript book with over 20 blank pages. Inscribed with the name Peter Park March 18th day 1805.

Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

265

Barbados

1811-1813

Dominic Winter 7 & 8 Apr 2004

252

A copy letter-book, August 1811 to March 1813, including letters to Thomas Daniel & Co. concerning outtstanding bills from Richard Cobham, Charles Mackenzie, Barton Higginson and Thomas Pierrepont, many to John, William or Nathan Everesley, several concerning Mr Dykes's distress at want of money for the theatre in Barbados and requesting money be sent to London, one telling of the trial of Captain Porter of the Tiger, one to Nicholas Murrell concerning the financila distress of his nephew on arrival in Barbados form America, several concerning the purchase of a chaise, the transportation fo furniture , etc., abourd the Mercy, in total 41pp written in more than one hand, blanks at rear, paper watermarked 1808, orig. stitched plain wrappers, some soiling and wear, slim folio

Cobham

Mackenzie

Higginson

Pierrepont

Everesley

Dykes

Porter

Murrell

266

No Location

12th century

Dominic Winter 7 & 8 Apr 2004

259

Calvhil or Coleville. Deed of Gift, from Peter de Bosiate, son of Nicholas de Aula [Hall] to Simon the Clerk and Agnes, Peter's sister, n.d., prob. 12th c., as marriage portion, of 3 « acres in the fields on Calvhil, and a messuage next to Robert son of Henry. Further details of the land are given, including two selions next to Saltstreete, two selions at Landwelle, one selion on the road to Wullaveston, one selion on Wowelond, one selion on Smedehill, one selion on Wudehil next to Richard de Colevill, paying one pound of wax at Easter each year, with the names of 18 witnesses including Roger de Faukeberge, Robert de Dalcore, Richard son of William de Dodinton and Turgisius the Chaplain who wrote this, small parchment title deed in Latin, in good condition, with seal tag but seal missing, mounted on a board with a modern description and pencil notes There is a Calver Hill in Herefordshire, Calverhall and Wollaston in Shropshire, and Coleshill and Woolstone in Berkshire.

de Bosiate

de Aula

de Colevill

de Faukeberge

de Dalcore

de Dodinton

 

 

267

No Location

1696-1697

Dominic Winter 7 & 8 Apr 2004

295

Marlborough (John Churchill, 1st Duke, 1650-1722). Four leaves of accounts receipts to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, for various goods and services, April 1696 to April 1697, in total forty-three consecutively written receipts, each written and signed in the hand of the supplier, with breif details and including amount paid, signatories include Frances Lyne "0.6s.2d. "for the Ladys masters, the Shoemaker and ?mantow woman", œ15 to G. Arthaud "for one year wages", also œ1.11s.3d. "for mony layd out for Lord Churchill", M. Laroche (œ4 for lace), William King (œ20), Samuel ?Clothier (œ20 "for painting work don at St. James House"), ?Gardye ("twenty four chares bought in Hoalland by my Lady Villers" and later "tea red for my Lady Villers"), Magret Healy, John Dissoll, Estienne Hugueny, Margaret Reeve, James Marchand, Anne Johnson, John Clarke, Robert Magee, Elizabeth Smith, Francis Burton, George Collwell, Theodore Chester, William Sherard, ?Gabriel Douglas, Gilbert Abrahall, William Emerson, J. Pecher, John Oxton, Henry Trovell, William Nash, ? Horwood, Ann Hon and Nicolas De Laussac, paper ruled in red, folio, together with an unrelated and later small manuscript book of copied epigrams Churchill was created earl of Marlborough in 1689 and 1st Duke of Marlborough in 1702, three years before the battle of Belenheim and the start of the construction of Blenheim Castle. The Lady Villers referred to in two of the receipts is presumably Barbara Villiers (1641-1709, Duchess of Cleveland), mistress of King Charles II and her cousin, John Churchill, later Duke of Marlborough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

268

Ceylon

1894, 1900

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Dated 2nd November 1894. Mortgage of Share in the Funds settled upon the Marriage of the Reverend Henry Dew to secure £250 and interest. Dated 19th October 1900 The Executors of the within named Miss Mary Phillipps to Mr Walter Frederick Dew Retransfer of the within mentioned share An indenture made in 1894 between: Walter Frederick Tew of Ritnageria Tallawakelly Ceylon Tea Planter Reverend Henry Dew of Whitney, Hereford Mary Phillipps of Little Wittenham near Abingdon This a very fine (mint) 8 page deed. 370mm by 245mm. Signed with seals.

Dew

Phillipps

Tew

 

 

 

 

 

269

Chile

1898

www.ancestordocs.co.uk

 

53/84 Cooper, Thomas - Bishops Frome - 1898 Letters of Administration - widow, Rachel and son, William Charles, residing in Chimbarongo, Chile. £7

Cooper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

270

Naples

1855

www.ancestordocs.co.uk

 

50/52 Fytche, John - South Elkington - 1855 Copy of Will - paper - names wife, brother - in - law [Willsdon] 3 sons and daughter [married to Count Quarto de Belgiojose, Naples ]. £25

Fytche

Willsdon

 

 

 

 

 

 

271

No Location

1816

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The postmark is clearly 30-10-1816 and yet the letter inside is dated 20th July 1815.It is a short note to state the account for ? Primrose and Ann Nelson is £2 11sh 8d.

Primrose

Nelson

 

 

 

 

 

 

272

No Location

1834

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This is an 1834 Marriage Settlement made between Samuel Jackson Reid (1)  his wife, Elizabeth Browne Reid (late Elizabeth Brown Bickett) (2) Richard Barratt, Richard Harland, William Beckley (3) and Thomas Browne Bickett (4) This is a very long, complicated Settlement and is done in the old style with the first page on the reverse of the backing sheet, and one works through towards the front. The inner pages are in good condition, and easily legible. The seals are still intact. The backing sheet is very dirty. There are no tears although it has been folded for so long it is not easy to open out. It is very large once opened, and best read on a large flat table (or a clean floor).

Reid

Bickett

Barratt

Harland

Beckley

 

 

 

273

No Location

1829

Dominic Winter 23 Jun 2004

366

English silversmiths. Assignment of the Share of Mr. Henry Chawner and Mrs Rebecca Emes, in the Capital, Goodwill and Effects of the Expired Partnership of Widow Emes and Barnard and mutual Releases, dated 20th February 1829, large vellum four-page indenture, red-ruled, signed and sealed by Henry Chawner, Rebecca Emes, Edward Barnard, and [his sons and partners], Edward Jun., John and W[illiam], 68 x 77 cm, together with the Stock Debtor and Stock Balance book for the firm of Edward Barnard and Rebecca Emes (and Henry Chawner), from its creation on the death of Emes's father John Emes in 1808 to 1824, with annual accounts and names of stock debtors, trades and amounts, breakdown of rent and taxes, finished stock duty marked and selling prices, each year signed off by one or more of the three partners, 224pp, 40pp blank at rear, orig. reversed calf with leather label, some wear, 4to

Edward Barnard (fl. 1781-1846) became manager for John Emes from 1798 until the latter's death in 1808, whereupon he became partner with Henry Chawner (1764-1851, son of Thomas Chawner) and Rebecca Emes (fl. 1808-29). The firm became large and prosperous, supplying plate to Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. In settlement of the partnership dissolution in 1829, Henry Chawner and Rebecca Emes have signed on the dorse of the document for receipt of the sums of œ10,327.7s.0d and œ5,093.13s.5d respectively. After Rebecca Emes (and Henry Chawner Jr.) retired, Edward Barnard entered a joint mark, 'EEJWB' (previously it had been 'RE/EB'), with his sons, Edward (d. 1867), John (d. 1877) and William (d. 1851), whereupon the firm became known as Edward Barnard & Sons, and later as E.J. & W. Barnard.

Chawner

Emes

Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

274

No Location

1579/80

Dominic Winter 23 Jun 2004

369

Great Seal of Elizabeth I. Manuscript vellum Letters Patent, dated 1st February 1579/80, written in a distinctive and attractive chancery script, with embellishments and embellished initial letter, with a complete and scarce example of the Great Seal of Elizabeth I, with translation Francis Boldero held the Manor from the Crown. After his death his son Henry Boldero entered into lands without licence from the Crown. The Crown therefore took the lands back, but here now grant them to Henry in the proper form, to hold to him and his heirs. Suffolk?

Boldero

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

275

No Location

1650

Dominic Winter 23 Jun 2004

380

Manor of Leighton. Interesting manuscript vellum indenture, dated 30th October 1650, in which Sir Edward Corbett, Dame Margaret and Richard Corbett their usual list of grandchild, grant unto Robert Rowland a capitall messuage, etc., with an unusual list of conditions imposed including giving of his best beast to the Lord of the Manor, and two fat geese at Christmas, two hens at shrove day, two fat capons at Easter, and having to give quarter to soldier or soldiers, services at both Court Leet and Court Baron, etc., together with another vellum indenture, dated August 20th 1691, from Sir V. Corbett as Lord of Leighton, granting lands and property of the Manor, with attached wax seal (Montomeryshire?)

Corbett

Rowland

 

 

 

 

 

 

276

France

1768

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An original Sworn Statement and Promise of Marriage dated 1768. It is in French, The names are hard to make out but I think they are: Jacques Jean Beekvelt and Jeanne Lisive. Measures Approx. 9½ inches x 7 inches

Beekvelt

Lisive

 

 

 

 

 

 

277

Canada

1861

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A Vellum indenture dated 1861 made between William Brock and Herbert George Allen of Hanley, Staffordshire, Manufacturers of earthernwares on the one part and Francis Clementson of St Johns in New Brunswick North America. Concerns the sale of land and the building of a China Manufactury, Concerns Frederick Job Ridgway and Thomas Watson Vessey. Bears 2 red wax seals and signed by William Brock and Herbert George Allen. Measures Approx. 29 inches x 23½ inches. In Good Condition.

Brock

Allen

Clementson

Ridgway

Vessey

 

 

 

278

No Location

1703

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Fine 1703 foolscap sized OBLIGATION BOND between DAVID PENVOLD and FREDERICK DEVINCH signed and wax sealed at base by RICHARD HARVEY, JO SIMMONDS and PHIL YORKE, the place of origin appears to be HONTON? St.GEORGE and there is mention of Rt.Hon. JOHN Lord Poulett, Baron of said place. The text is repeated in latin on top half of document, fine and clean, folded in four, two clear embossed duty stamps each of 6d at top edge.

Penvold

Devinch

Harvey

Simmonds

Yorke

 

 

 

279

St Vincent

1808

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ST VINCENT: 1808 fine manuscript bill for £50-14-4 for payment at Sir Visian Picks in Cork, Ireland to Lieut H.M. Williams or to his Order, being a debt due to him by my brother Capt Andrew Pick of the 35th Regt, deceased. signed W.Pick Lt 90th Regt.

Pick

Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

280

Barbados

1817

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BARBADOS 1817 fine early letter of three neatly written pages from Major Thomas Moody, Royal Engineers, to his uncle George & John Blamire, of Buckabank, Carlisle, Cumberland, England. with BRISTOL / 122 red dated post mark to reverse. Very interesting contents supplied together with biographical details. Superb fresh condition for age.

Moody

Blamire

 

 

 

 

 

 

281

Grenada

1797

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GRENADA; 1797 Complete Double rate letter, endorsed "1oz-9/8" and charged "9/8d" postage, letter from Dr Alex Cockburn relating to the Belmont & Diamond Estate's on the islands, addressed to George Dunlop, in Ayr, Scotland, reverse with Superb strike of the "GRENADA/CROWN" Post mark & London arrival datestamp.

Cockburn

Dunlop

 

 

 

 

 

 

282

Canada

1810

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CANADA; 1810 Complete letter from "River du Loup below Quebec" addressed to James Ker, Leith Bank, Edinburgh, Scotland, charged "3/3", and with a light but readable strike of the very rare "STRANRAER/SHIP.LRE" (Scotland). An interesting and historical early letter from Canada. From Malcolm ffraser. Refers to Mrs McNicol, Miss Christina & Miss Mary Nairne, Captain Nairne and 'your Relation the Governor General'.

Ker

ffraser

McNicol

Nairne

 

 

 

 

283

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1665

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1665 FROM THE KING'S COURT REIGN OF CHARLES II. MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT  COURT FINE DATED 1665 FROM THE KING'S COURT REIGN OF CHARLES II AT WESTMINSTER. RICHARD KILBY AND JAMES REIGHNOLDS PLAINTIFS AND MARY WISE AND ANN WISE DEFENDANTS. OLD ENGLISH SCRIPT ON VELLUM WE HAVE SUPERSIZED THE PICTURES SO YOU CAN HAVE A CLOSER LOOK CLEAR SECRETARY HAND SOME INK LOSS TO FOLDS ON VELLUM GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. FRAGILE BUT IN VERY FINE CONDITION FOR AGE SIZE 16 INCHES X 5 INCHES

Kilby

Reighnolds

Wise

 

 

 

 

 

284

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1854

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Up for auction is a pair of original vellum (sheepskin) documents dated February 4, 1854. The larger document measures approx. 20.5 X 25.5 inches and the smaller 8 X 10 inches--attached together at bottom with a hanging, paper-covered wax seal-small document bears two thirty pound blue embossed tax stamps and a black ink stamp. Document is the last will of one John Gibbs. Other names I see in the document are: Richard Palmer, William Palmer, John Bennett, Martha Hughes, Charlotte Hughes, Mary Hughes, Bossie Hughes, Rhoda? Hughes, Elizabeth Gibbs, Richard Gibbs, F.W. Williams. Document has some creasing at right edge due to improper storage.

Gibbs

Palmer

Bennett

Hughes

Williams

 

 

 

285

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1721

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Velum and parchment contract paper for the right to use certain pastures the contract is between Robert Taylor and Ellis Aspinall Blacksmith dated 1721 in good condition considering its age there are no tears in the parchment and is 100% genuine .

Taylor

Aspinall

 

 

 

 

 

 

286

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1862

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1862 ~ 4 PAGE APPOINTMENT ~ REV HODGSON SETTLED FUND FOR DAUGHTER MISS ELEANOR MARY HODGSON Appointment by the Reverand Thomas Douglas Hodgson of Part of a settled fund in favor of his daughter Miss Eleanor Mary Hodgson dated 18/02/1862. The appointment appears to be on vellum paper and is in fine condition with 1 red seal and 4 blue square 10 shilling seals with date stamp, London Crown 11.2.1862. This measures 28" x 22" and starts off Appoint in Old English script.  There are many names mentioned including:- Sarah Rice and Henry Rice, Mary Sophia Carbonell, Jemima Hodgson, The Revd William Bycott Martin, Gabrielle Edwards Gillett, Charles Oxenden, etc, etc...

Hodgson

Rice

Carbonell

Martin

Gillett

Oxenden

 

 

287

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1854

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This indenture is dated the 4th day of January 1854 and relates to the settlement on the marriage of Mr Richard Boyer with Miss Cath Elizabeth Boyer. The document is on four large sheets of vellum (28 inches wide by 23.5 inches tall) and has an outstanding 13 wax stamps on blue cloth ribbon and has five blue revenue stamp and two orange and white revenue stamps. This indenture is in excellent condition.

Boyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

288

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1692

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1692 MANUSCRIPT PAPER DOCUMENT FROM THE TIME OF THE REIGN OF WILLIAM III AND MARY II. MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT This being AN OBLIGATION BOND BETWEEN WILLIAM BENSON IN CONSIDERATION OF FIFTEEN POUNDS FIVE SHILLINGS TO DANIEL FARRINGTON (from the image I make this PENNINGTON) WAX SEAL. ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PAPER WITH CLUSTERED GRAPES WATERMARK WE HAVE SUPERSIZED THE PICTURES SO THAT YOU CAN GET A REALLY CLOSE LOOK AT THIS ITEM CLEAR SECRETARY HAND GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. SIZE 12 INCHES X 10 INCHES FOLDED

Benson

Farrington

Pennington

 

 

 

 

 

289

No Location

1726-1760

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1726 - 1760 ANTIQUE VELLUM DEED COURT GEORGE II WESTMINSTER. LOW START AND NO RESERVE MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT This being THE FINAL AGREEMENT MADE IN THE COURT  OF THE SOVEREIGN LORD KING AND RECORDED BEFORE THE KINGS JUSTICES ALEXANDER WILLIAMS AND HIS WIFE DEFENDANTS  . INFORMATION WRITTEN IN LATIN AND REQUIRES TRANSLATION CLEAR SECRETARY HAND GUARANTEED ORIGINAL SIZE 4.5 INCHES X 16 INCHES

Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

290

No Location

1835

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Mint condition vellum indenture dated 1835, four pages, four mint condition seals. Names of those present, Mary ann Tanner, Reverend charles baring gould, john bowler the younger and edward baring gould. Transfer of mortgage

Tanner

Gould

Bowler

 

 

 

 

 

291

South Africa

1890-1918

Dominic Winter 21 Jul 2004

395

Nightingale Family. A scrap album largely concerning Thomas Slingsby Nightingale in South Africa, c. 1890-1918, largely comprising numerous newscutting, menus, invitation and some photos., in total approx. 60 leaves plus some inserts, bookplate of Thomas Slingsby Nightingale, contemp. half morocco, rubbed, 4to Thomas Slingsby Nightingale was secretary to the High Commissioner of the Union of South Africa, and most of the news cuttings relate to his appointments, South African news stories, obituaries, etc. The album begins with the death of his father, Percy Nightingale, Inspecting Civil Commissioner in Capetown. Percy Nightingale was the Son of Captain Nightingale, Cousin of the illustrious Florence Nightingale.

Nightingale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

292

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1699

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1699 - very old English , handwritten document with 3 red wax seals. Signed by Richard Listwor, Samuel Johnson and William ? Two 6 pences embossed revenue stamps. A very clean and crisp document in excellent condition with usual long-term storage folds and wrinkles.

Listwor

Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

293

No Location

1821

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RARE George IV EXEMPLIFICATION of ARMS Daniel Charles Rogers 1821. MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT with illuminated hand painted arms RECORDED IN THE COLLEGE OF ARMS LONDON AND EXAMINED BY RALPH BIGLAND, NORRY & REGISTER 1821. A VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND ITEM

To All and Singular

to whom these Presents shall come Sir ISAAC HEARD Knight GARTER Principal King of Arms and Sir GEORGE NAYLOR Knight CLARENCEUX King of Arms of the South East and West Parts of England from the River Trent Southwards send Greeting: Whereas His Majesty by Warrant under his Royal Signet and Sign Manual bearing date the thirtieth day of April last signified unto the HENRY THOMAS HOWARD MOLYNEUX HOWARD  Esquire commonly called the Right Honorable LORD HENRY THOMAS HOWARD MOLYNEUX HOWARD Deputy with Royal Approbation to his Brother the Most Noble BERNARD EDWARD Duke of Norfolk Earl Marshal and Hereditary Marshal of England and that He had been graciously pleased to give and grant unto Daniel Charles Rogers now called Valentine Lott of Bethnal Green in the County of Middlesex Quarter Master on Half Pay of the eleventh Regiment of Foot only Son of Joseph Rodgers late of the City of London Merchant deceased by Mary his wife on Sister of George Harrison late of His Majesty's College of Arms Esquire sometime CLARENCEUX King of Arms deceased His Royal Licence and Authority that he may resume the Names of Daniel Charles Rogers in lieu of those of Valentine Lott heretofore assumed by him and that he and his Issue may from affectionate regard to the memory of his aforesaid uUncle George Harrison Esquire take and henceforth use the surname of harrison in addition to that of rogers and also bear Arms of Harrison such arms being first duly exemplified according to the Laws of Arms and recorded in the Heralds Office otherwise the said Royal Licence and permission to be void and of none effect: And Forasmuch as his Lordship did by Warrant under his hand and seal bearing date the fifth day of May instant authorize and direct us to exemplify such Arms accordingly: Know Ye Therefore that We the said GARTER and CLARENCEUX in obedience to His Majesty's Command in pursuance of His Grace's warrant and by virtue of the letters patent on Our several Offices to each of us respectively granted do by these presents exemplify unto the said Daniel Charles Rogers now Daniel Charles Rogers Harrison the Arms of Harrison vizt: Azure three demi Lions rampant erased Or each Crowned with Eastern Crown Argent  and the Crest of Harrison Vizt Out of a Mural Azure three demi Lions rampant erased Or each Crowned with Eastern Crown Argent between the paws a Laurel Garland proper adorned with four Roses Gules as the same are in the Margin hereof more plainly depicted to be born and used by Daniel Charles Rogers Harrison  and by his issue pursuant to the Tenor of the said Royal Warrant and according to the Laws of Arms: In Witness whereof We the said GARTER and CLARENCEUX Kings of Arms have to these presents subscribed our Names and affixed the seals of our several offices this twenty fourth day of August in the third years of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Fourth by the Grace of God of the United Kingdon of Great Britain and Ireland King Defender of the Faith &c. and in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.

 

Isaac Head Garter  Principle King at Arms      George Naylor Clarenceux King of Arms ON ONE SHEET OF PARCHMENT WITH ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX IN tooled leather  WITH GOLD GR STAMPED PLUS TWO GILT BOXED SEALS FOR RIBBON ATTACHMENT WE HAVE SUPERSIZED THE PICTURES SO THAT YOU GET A REALLY CLOSE LOOK AT THIS ITEM CLEAR HAND GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. SIZE 14 INCHES X 17 INCHES FOLDED

Rogers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

294

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1738

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lovely, very old, English , handwritten, 17C parchment document, dated 29.09.1738 - during the reign of King George II, with 3 red wax seals next to the signatures of : James Dawson, Joseph Ward and Robert Bambrigg. In the left hand top corner there is a nice, black ink impression and 3 blue embossed rectangle revenue stamps held by metal staple and cyper seal (GR 194). A very clean and crisp document in excellent condition ( small tear on the top) with usual long-term storage folds and wrinkles

Dawson

Ward

Bambrigg

 

 

 

 

 

295

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1806

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A very attractive and interesting document, dated 25th September 1806 with a wax seal of Bromlow North (accepted by Bishop of Winchester) admitting John Benson in to the “holy Order of DEACONS”. A very clean and crisp document in excellent condition ( small tear on the top) with usual long-term storage folds and wrinkles.

Benson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

296

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1701

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Fine part printed OBLIGATION BOND dated 1701 for DOROTHY HURST with small red wax seal. Top half of document repeats everything in Latin text, witnessed at base by JOHN THROCKMORTON and EMM CHAPMAN but I can't see a fixed place of origin. Lovely condition with 2 colourless embossed 6d duty stamps, light folds and just a little soiling on part of back only.

Hurst

Throckmorton

Chapman

 

 

 

 

 

297

Jamaica

1780

Cavendish Auctions 25 Oct 2002

3029

DUMFRIES, 1780: Vellum document (300 x 168mm) granting the Freedom of the Borough to Robert Milligan 'Merchant in Jamaica', elected by a committee of tradesmen at 'the new Council House of Dumfries'; some surface dustiness othrewise fine.

Milligan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

298

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1820s

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This, in my opinion is a fine example of an early Victorian scrapbook/journal. I believe it dates circa 1825. It contains many beautiful handwritten passages/poems etc as well as some fine sketches and a stunning signed watercolour. There seems to be a great deal of interest in VENICE as some of the sketches depict scenes from there On the inside cover is a handwritten dedication it reads: TO DEAR DAVID MONEY FROM HIS AFFECTIONATE COUSIN LOUISA. The album cover appears to be made from leather with embossed gold decoration.The edge of the pages are gold leaf. With regards to condition the vast majority of the pages and the contents are in very nice condition indeed.However some pages do have some foxing/discolouration.It appears that at some point the clasp with the keyhole been forcefully opened so this is now broken although still attached.Where the clasp has been forced a few of the pages have been damaged.Apart from this the album considering its age have faired remarkably well. This is a lovely early piece with very interesting contents and it is rare to find a scrapbook of this quality in such nice condition. A superb addition to any collection. The scrapbook/journal measures approximately 9.5 inches X 7.5 inches.

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299

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1721

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Antique deed in very good condition from the 8th year of the reign of King George.  Dated 1721.  This really is in great condition with the usual folds and creases with no tears.  Very neatly handwritten but the style I find difficult to interpret.  The names stated on the deed include Russell, Dixon, Fitzgerard and Windey, and the deed is signed by Wendey and Dixon.  Wax seals still present and there are three blue sixpenny stamps down the side of the deed.

Russell

Dixon

Fitzgerard

Windey

 

 

 

 

300

No Location

1818

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This really is a lovely piece of Victorian history. It is a book that contains many handwritten poems, thoughts, sonnets etc. I believe it belonged to a young girl by the name of MARY EUGENIA MONEY. It appears to date circa 1818 onwards. (From the IGI, there is a record of a Mary Eugenia Money, born around 1800, of Walthamstow, Essex). I have done a small bit of research on the internet and was able to find a picture of this young woman.Perhaps if someone has more time and know-how than myself they may be able to find out the history behind her. She has created a contents page, listed below are some of the contents titles:

 

ON THE FUNERAL OF THE PRINCESS CHARLOTTE

 

ON THE DEATH OF HUGH ELLIOTT PEARSON

 

THE HOUR OF PRAYER

 

EASTER SUNDAY

 

A TRUE STORY

 

SONNET TO MARY WILSON

 

THE LILY WRITTEN FOR A FRIEND IN AFFLICTION

 

THE CAPTIVE

 

CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP

 

THE VESTAL LAMP

 

ON THE SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS MARY PEACOCK

 

ON A FROST EVENING

 

THE CONTRITE HEART

 

HERE AND THERE

 

ON THE SABBATH

 

ON THE DEATH OF A CHILD

 

THE MOON

 

THE SKY LARK

 

COMPOSED DURING THE THUNDERSTORM IN THE NIGHT OF JULY 4TH 1822

 

A DREAM ....AND SO MUCH MORE.

 

What makes this even more charming is that at the end of the book she has turned the book upside down and written on the reverse of some of the pages. With regards to condition it is in excellent condition considering the age.However it appears that a few of the pages are missing.

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