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17th/18th
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BALL
(HENRY, Windsor Herald, d. 1687).- BARONAGIUM ANGLIE; GENEALOGIES OF
SCOTLAND, 2 parts in 1 vol., manuscript in several hands, c. 154pp. including
an index for the first part only, a further 16pp. with paper onlays pasted
over the genealogies, some pp. with onlays removed, some extra ff. tipped-in
or loose, c. 107 ink coats of arms, later ink inscription of Peter Le Neve,
Norroy King of Arms (1661-1729) on fly-leaf, browned, bookplate of William
Constable on front pastedown, free endpapers loose, 18th century half calf,
worn, joints and spine splitting, folio, November 1600-92/3 Includes notes or
genealogies on the Brudenells, dukes of Norfolk, earls of Arundel,
Northumberland, Rutland, Bedford, Lincoln, Winchester, duke of Lennox, earls
of Atholl, Marr, Rothes, lords Sinclair, Lovett etc. The coats of arms all
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1516 |
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Charter
by Elen Murray widow of Jas Edmonstone in favour of John Murray of Touchadam
her Cousin of that piece of ground called the Knows docket title, manuscript
on vellum, in Latin, 22 lines, hole slightly affecting two words, a few
natural flaws, soiled but text clearly legible, a few small wormholes, docket
title on verso, 145 x 335mm., 18th October 1516. #50-75 |
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18th
century |
Dominic
Winter |
445 |
Glasgow/Danzig. Archive of manuscript and printed documents,
mainly 18th c., relating to Johan Jacob Thomson, a merchant from Danzig,
Germany, and what would appear to be a legal claim to his grandfather's
estate in Glasgow, including memorials, a family tree, correpondence, a
passport of 1751, official documents issued in Prussia and a hand colour coat
of arms of Thompson, etc. (36) £100-150 |
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1740s-1760s |
Dominic
Winter |
535 |
The Morton Papers. Extensive archive of letters , documents,
etc, to the 14th Earl of Morton and his wife, 1740's-1760's, including an
important series of letters from Lady Morton to her husband during his term
of imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, correspondence to Morton from
leading British and French figures, including the Duke of Newcastle, Henry
Pelham (both when Prime Minister), the Earl of Orford, and Lord Winchelsea
(when President of the Royal Society), important contemporary accounts of the
Jacobite rebellion of 1745, a letter pleading with Lady Morton to intercede
on behalf of a leading Jacobite prisoner, a manuscript 'Memorial account of
the descent of the title and honour of the Earl of Morton', a manuscript
Court Book for Woodhuish, a collection of seven vellum legal documents, a
manuscript copy of the verses said to have been written by Charles I during
his captivity in Carisbrook Castle in 1648, a manuscript journal kept by
Solto Douglas (the 15th Earl) in 1774 recording his journey to Sicily, with
manuscript note that it was on this journey that he died, and many many more.
A highly important and historic archive of papers connected with a
particularly high status Scottish Lord. James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton
(1702-68), was a leading astronomer, elected member of the Royal Society in
1733, was Lord of the King's Bedchamber (1739) and representative Scottish
Peer at the House of Lords. In1742 he was granted ownership of the Orkeys and
Shetland, and in 1746, while visiting |
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1711 |
Dominic
Winter |
159 |
Large
vellum indenture dated 1711, being the bargain and sale of a large area of
land in the Kirton of Culsalmond area of Aberdeenshire, written in a neat
legible hand and signed by all parties and witnesses to base, dusting to the
outer surface, but interior in clean condition, together with a manuscript
decree, dated 1751, settling a land dispute between Alexander Leith of
Freefield and Alexander Leslie of Warthill, written in a neat hand on 82pp
folio. The area appears to have been extensive and changed hands for the then
considerable sum of œ1,500. Kirkton of Culsalmond today lies on the A96 , 29 miles north west of |
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1677 |
Dominic
Winter |
262 |
Fine
indenture signed by Charles, 10th Earl of Mar, dated |
Innes |
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1798 |
Dominic
Winter |
263 |
A
series of extremely interesting and extensive letters to Robert Davies, a
'steam boat agent' in Findhorn, by his son John, a businessman in Glasgow,
1798, discussing in great detail a variety of topics including the discovery
of cheap coal near Glasgow and their intentions in developing the coal mine,
an account of a ship being taken by as Privateer off Shetland, and taken to
Norway, and discussions on developing manufacturing businesses in Glasgow,
but the difficulties created by the wars, a little dusting to some letters
but all in very legible condition, together with two alss of General
Alexander Stirling to a 'Mr Watt' dated 1819 regarding repairs to the road
and bridge over the River Forth at Gartmore, in all 28pp folio and 4to. A
rare reference to pirate activity off the far north of |
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1743 |
Dominic
Winter 7 Mar 2002 |
264 |
A
scarce example of a Glasgow Burgess ticket dated 1743, written on a single
sheet of vellum, with elaborate calligraphic introduction, and the coat of arms
of the City executed in colour, some dusting and one small stain, 200x200mm.
The ticket admits William Gregory, a Kilmarnock merchant, to be a Burgess of
the City of Glasgow. |
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19th
century |
Dominic
Winter 7 Mar 2002 |
265 |
Collection
of twenty-nine decorative tradesman's receipts all from the Leith area, 19th
c., covering various trades and including a bill from the North British Paint
Colour and Varnish Works, Leith, featuring a highly decorative vignette
showing the works in operation, together with an example of a cheque drawn on
the Leith Bank |
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1677 |
ebay |
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This
document relates to a land transfer or sasine (Scottish legal term)in favour
of John Samsone. A note written on the back states that he was the grandson
of James Samsone & Agnes Crawford who are named in the document which we
are currently selling (item 2511414379). There is a good signature on the
bottom - John Dewar. This item measures 10 inches by 12 inches. It is in
fairly good condition with some staining along the folds. it is written in
Latin. |
Samsone |
Crawford |
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1726 |
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This
document relates to a land transfer or sasine (Scottish legal term) in favour
of James Dickson of Belchester relating to land in the south of Scotland. The
town of Lauder is also mentioned. It is in good condition and written in English.
It bears an embossed revenue stamp with silver strip to the value of 2
shillings and 3 pence. It is 18 inches by 15 inches. |
Dickson |
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1583 |
ebay |
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This
document relates to a land transfer or sasine (Scottish legal term) relating
to land in the south of Scotland. The back is dirty and it is therefore not
easy to read in whom it was in favour of.It is in good condition and written
in Latin. There is a hole in it but I think that is original and most likely
caused by a warble fly larva burrowing into the skin of the animal while it
was still alive. It measures at the greatest dimensions 10.5 inches by 10.25
inches. |
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1749 |
ebay |
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This
document relates to a land transfer or sasine (Scottish legal term) relating
to land in the south of Scotland in the year of 1749. There is a marvellous
signature for William Smith. It measures at the greatest dimensions 19.5
inches by 6 inches. It is beautifully written in Latin and in very good
condition. The towns of Edinburgh and Berwick are mentioned in the text.
There is a very neat 4 inch cut at the bottom rh corner but this may be true
of any copies of this document that were made at the time to show that they
are genuine. Mentions Jacobi Dickson de Newbigging. |
Smith |
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1724,
1727 |
Dominic
Winter 15 May 2002 |
479 |
Two manuscript documents sent in the form of letters by a Scottish
merchantman named John Gordon, whose ship, the Rose, plied between Rotterdam
and Scotland, to his customer William Lyme, a merchant of Banff, dated 1724
and 1727, both written in a good legible hand, some slight creasing and two
small tears, not affecting text, 4pp folio. In the first document, Gordon
appears to be sending a number of texts for various correspondents in
Scotland, and in the second there is a detailed breakdown of cargo being
carried aboard the Rose including tar, brandy and flax. |
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1746 |
Dominic
Winter 2 & 3 Oct 2002 |
855 |
Remarkable letter from William Chaloner from Guisborough to his
attorney at Leek in Staffordshire, dated April 20th, 1746, including a long reference
to the state of the Highland Rebels and predicting an inevitable battle,
written in a fluent legible hand, fine seal in black wax, straightline
Northalerton mark, with direction on address panel 'by Stone bag', 1p, folio.
The Battle of Culloden had actually taken place five days before this letter
was written, but with the lack of instant communication in those days,
Chaloner would not have known this. He comments that '...the rebels have met
their match Gen Bland having forced his way across the River Spey and cut a
great many to pieces several hundreds have surrendered up their arms to him
and gone about their affairs with a partdon to go and cultivate their
lands...' He also comments on the dreadful state of the Highland Army, saying
that they are 'obliged to eat horse and dog flesh' and that 'they neither
will, nor dare fight against that deavelish mann cauld Wolly Cumberland,
which I really believe to be true'. He then goes on to say that 'last Tuesday
the two armies were within eight miles of each other so that a battle must be
either by this or in a few dayes, provided they will stand.' he also reports
on a vast army transported from London by ship landing in Newcastle to
bolster Cumberland's already considerable force of 15,000. A remarkable and
extremely scarce letter, which gives a vivid picture of the end of the grant
enterprise of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the fate of his Highland followers.
It also reinforces the fact that the majority of the army didn't want
anything to do with the Rebellion, and it is interesting that even at this
late stage of the Rebellion those who deserted the cause were pardoned and
returned to their lands. |
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1746 |
Dominic
Winter 2 & 3 Oct 2002 |
856 |
Fine autograph letter from William Chaloner from Guisborough to
his attorney at Leek in Staffordshire, dated January 27th, 1746, reporting on
the movements of the Duke of Cumberland in pursuit of the Jacobite rebels and
commenting on the Battle of Falkirk, written in a fluent legible hand, seal
tear but otherwise in good condition, straightline Northalerton mark, and
freefranked by 'Bowes', with direction on address panel 'by Stone bag', 1p,
folio. Contemporary reports on the progress of the Highland Rebellion are now
becoming scarce on the market. In this letter Chaloner comments, '...this
very morning the Duke of |
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1668 |
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Scottish
land transfer document written in Latin relating to land in the south of |
Dewar |
Young |
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18 |
1595 |
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Scottish
land transfer document written in Latin relating to land in Whitsome in the
south of |
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1677 |
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Scottish
land transfer document written in Latin relating to land in the south of |
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1699 |
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Scottish
charter written in Latin, dating from 1699. It mentions George Hume of |
Hume |
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1800s |
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Scottish legal doc. Lt.John McLellan 1800's. Legal Document
pages numbered from 1-11.Lieutenant John Mclellan is claiming title and
honour of Lord Kirkubright.with large family tree of the Bruce family and
others to help his case |
McLellan |
Kirkudbright |
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22 |
1749 |
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Trotter |
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23 |
1612 |
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This
document of sasine is written in Latin and refers to a transfer of land in
south east Scotland in favour of the sisters Agnes & Helen Crawford.It has
a hand written seal of the lawyer and Notary Public John Dewar. It is
approximately 10.5 inches by 9.75 inches.It is in good condition albeit a
little dusty as might be expected of a document of this age. |
Crawford |
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1625 |
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This
document of sasine is written in Latin and refers to a transfer of land in
south east Scotland in favour of George Innerwick. It is 10.75 inches by 10
inches overall.It is in good condition albeit a little dusty as might be expected
of a document of this age. |
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1821 |
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1821
ANTIQUE PAPER DOCUMENT BREWERS PATENT. A DOCUMENT GIVING DETAILS OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MR
JAMES NEEDHAM WHO HELD AN INVENTERS PATENT UNDER THE GREAT SEAL OF |
Needham |
Farlar |
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1714 |
Bloomsbury
13 Dec 2002 |
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Anne (Queen of Great Britian & Ireland, 1665-1714) Charter
confirming the grant of Robert Martine of Mool to Alexander Agnew of Dalreagle,
of the lands of Mool in the parish of Kirkmaiden in the sheriffdom of
Wigtown, manuscript on vellum , in Latin, folds, slightly dusty, lacks great
seal, 267 x 488mm., 26th July 1714; and a small quantity of others, v.s.,
v.d. (sm. qty). |
Martine |
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1797 |
Dominic
Winter 29 Jan 2003 |
416 |
care of the poor. Manuscript Memorial
on behalf of the poor of Scotland, drawn up by John Smyth of Balherry, Perthshire,
dated 1797, making an impassioned plea for more measures to be taken to look
after the welfare of the growing numbers of poor people in Scotland and for
the introduction of formal welfare laws, along the lines of those adopted in
England, together with another memorial, unsigned, dated 1791, calling for
the acceptance in Scotland of an oath of alliegence. An interesting memorial
written at a time when poverty was endemic in Scotland. Following the
collapse of the Highland Rebellion, many able men were executed or
transported to the colonies. The clearances which followed destroyed many
local economies, and this was followed by the Napoleonic Wars, then at their
height, in which many able men perished in the army and navy. |
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1743 |
Dominic
Winter 29 Jan 2003 |
417 |
Glasgow. A scarce example of a Glasgow
Burgess ticket dated 1743, written on a single sheet of vellum, with
elaborate calligraphic introduction, and the coat of arms of the City executed
in colour, some dusting and one small stain, 200x200mm. The ticket admits
William Gregory, a Kilmarnock merchant, to be a Burgess of the City of
Glasgow. |
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1612 |
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This
vellum charter dates from 1612 and relates to Sir George Hume (or Home) of
Wedderburn in south east Scotland. It is also signed by Agnes Helen Crawford,
to whom he is selling land. The document measures 14.5" by 10". It
is in very good condition, all in Latin! The back is grubby, as one would
expect of a document almost 400 years old, but the text is perfectly legible.
Anther signatory is David Nisbet. |
Hume |
Crawford |
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30 |
1714 |
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This
is a large size 'instrument of sasine' dating from 1714 written in English
and perfectly legible. The document relates to a sale of land in south east
Scotland which was part of the Barony of the Hirsel. It is signed by William
Earl of Home (Hume) and conveys land to George Trotter and George Whyte. It
measures 18 inches by 26 inches and would frame beautifully. There is a blue
George II revenue stamp. |
Hume |
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1654 |
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This
is a remarkable vellum document in excellent condition, clean and legible and
in English. Dating to 1654 it is entitled 'An Inquisition'. Mention is made
of the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, who was of course Oliver Cromwell
during the brief period of republicanism in British history when King Charles
I was executed in 1649 and from 1653 to 1658 Cromwell ruled as Lord
Protector. He defeated the Scots at Dunbar in 1650. Names mentoned on this
document are: John Dickson of Newbiggin, Archibald Johnston, Philip Nisbet,
George Strachan, Robert Hume, Robert Earl of March. The notary public was
Patrick Baxter. There is a tiny hole in the vellum which can be seen in the
photos, this was obviously a natural part of the hide. The document was
signed in the Sheriff Court of Berwick within the Tollbooth and relates to
land in Berwickshire in South East Scotland. A fascinating piece of history,
measuring 9.5 inches by 18.5 inches. |
Dickson |
Johnston |
Nisbet |
Strachan |
Hume |
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1764 |
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This
is a vellum document in good condition, there is some staining but it is all
still legible and in English. Dating to 1764 it is a 'sasine' document
relating to a sale of land in Berwickshire, south east Scotland between John
Heriot and John Innerwick. Names mentioned are: John Blackadder, John Virtue
of Edrom, Berwickshire, James Lorain, Thomas Ker and Robert Thomson. A
fascinating piece of history, measuring 15.5 inches by 11.25 inches. There is
a George III revenue stamp on the document. |
Heriot |
Innerwick |
Blackadder |
Virtue |
Lorain |
Ker |
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1617,
1656 |
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This
is an intriguing vellum document in good condition, and in English.
Originally dating to 1617 it has an appendix added to both the front and back
in 1656 during the Commonwealth period when Cromwell was in power, mentioning
an act of Parliament. The Lord Protector is mentioned in the text. Cromwell's
forces had defeated the Scots at Dunbar in 1650, which is not too far from
this part of south east Scotland to which the document relates. The document
appears to be a 'sasine' document relating to a sale of land in Berwickshire,
south east Scotland to John Dickson. Marvellous signature by notary public
Patrick Baxter. A fascinating piece of history, measuring 24 inches by 7.75
inches. There is a small hole .75 inch by .25 inch. |
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1677 |
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This
is a vellum document dating from 1677, signed on February 6th, written in
Latin relating to a land transaction in Berwickshire, south east Scotland
between Hume and George Innerwick, and signed by George Hume of Wedderburn,
witnessed by George Browne. It is officially titled as a 'Precept of Clare
Constat'. There is an interesting website "Scottish Archive
Network" which has a glossary of old Scottish legal terms - do look it
up. This document measures 12" by 8.5" and is in very good
condition. |
Hume |
Innerwick |
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1787 |
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This
is a beautifully written 3 page document with quite exceptional calligraphy.
It is a 'Charter of Resignation Novodamus' with Revenue Stamps. It relates to
a transaction between Patrick Home (Hume) of Wedderburn and John Herriot of
Whitsome, Berwickshire, in South East Scotland. All written in English it is
fascinating, talks about 'riggs, crofts and tofts'. Signatories to it are:
William Johnston, John Fairbairn, and David Renton, writer in Eyemouth.
Unopened it measures 13.5" by 9.8". There is some discolouration
which looks worse in the digital photos than in reality, but the whole is
perfectly legible and really in very good condition. |
Hume |
Herriot |
Johnston |
Fairbairn |
Renton |
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1707 |
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This
is a vellum document of sasine (Scottish land transaction) dating from 1707
It is difficult for me to be precise but mentioned in it is Purves Hall,
which is just outside Coldstream in South East Scotland. All written in
Latin. Signatories to it are: John Gray, Robert Home, George Archer, David Brown The document is in very good condition with no
staining. The vellum is very thick. |
Gray |
Home |
Archer |
Brown |
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1838-1889 |
Bloomsbury
12-13 Jun 2003 |
652 |
Vansittart
(Henry, Vice-Admiral, 1777-1843) Small collection of documents and letters
relating to the estate of Henry Vansittart in Edinburgh and Canada, including
the marriage settlement between Spencer Mackay of Eastwood Farm and Mary,
daughter of Vansittart, correspondence concerning the estate, 2
hand-colouredc maps of land in Mara (bordering Lake Simcoe) and Port Franks
near the river Aux Sables, Ontario, manuscripts and letters, v.s., v.d., 8th
June 1838 - 5th September 1889 (c. 40 pieces). |
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1616 |
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This
is a vellum document dating back to 1616 relating to a land sale in
Berwickshire, Scotland involving Patrick Innerwick and George Hume of
Wedderburn. It has a very interesting signature of John Dewar who was the
notary involved. There is a bit of staining which perhaps shows up more in
the photographs, but it in no way detracts from the document which is
perfectly legibible (if you read Latin!!). The vellum measures 14.5" by
9". There are 3 minute holes which do not obscure any text. |
Innerwick |
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1677 |
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This
is a vellum document dating back to 1677 relating to a land sale in
Berwickshire, Scotland involving John Samson and George Hume of Wedderburn.
It is a 'Precept of Clare Constat'. It is in excellent condition. The vellum
measures 10" by 8.5". It is all in Latin and has 4 marvellous
signatures at the base: George Hume, George Browne, John Dewar. |
Samson |
Hume |
Browne |
Dewar |
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1741 |
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3 PAGE DOCUMENT 1741 EARL OF HOME SCOTLAND. This is an
interesting document written in English on 3 pages of paper, not vellum with
a 'tenn pence quire stamp'. The document relates to land in Eccles, south
east Scotland sold by William Earl of Home to George Trotter merchant of
Berwick. It talks of feu duty of half a merk Scots money to be paid yearly!!
It is in very good condition and bears signatures of the Earl of Home, David
Home of Wedderburn and David Finlayson, servant. Each page measures 13"
by 8". |
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1850s |
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MANUSCRIPT SCOTTISH MERCHANTS ACCOUNTS 1850s. SCOTTISH
MERCHANT:A manuscript account book, lettered "Stores Ordered" to
upper cover, comprising on 114-pages details of diverse goods ordered,
including Bobbins, Ladder Rounds, & Skewers etc. from Alexander Johnston,
Turner, of Glamis; Glue pot, Oil Can, Brass Padlock, 1 Gallon of Sperm Oil,
etc. from J & D Lawson, Murraygate; 12 doz. Bannisters, 3 dozen Brooms,
Spindles, etc. from Joseph Bardsley of Ashton under Lyne; 200lbs of best
Buffallo hides from Wm. Oxley, Manchester; and numerous other varied items,
e.g. 120 gallons Lard Oil, belting, shuttles, bobbins 1cwt of green paint,
springs, bolts, etc. etc. from many varied suppliers. All written up on the
first 114-pages of a ruled single cash account book, some leaves blank.
Together with index leaves at front. The remainder of the volume used as a
news-cuttings album at a later date. 10 ½ x 8 ¼ inches, contemporary half
leather with the label of William Middleton, Bookseller & Stationer,
Dundee, on front endpaper 1850's & 1860's. |
Johnston |
Lawson |
Bardsley |
Oxley |
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1855 |
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1855
ANTIQUE PAPER DOCUMENT. TYPE OF DOCUMENT: ATTESTED COPY MADE OUT IN 1856
OF AN 1855 APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY'S BY THE REVEREND THOMAS PARIS FENNER OF
GLASGOW ON HIS LEAVING FOR AUSTRALIA AND THE MANAGEMENT OF HIS LANDS HOUSES
AND FARMS. FEATURE: FOUR IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMPS. GUARANTEED ORIGINAL AND IN
GOOD CONDITION - 13 INCHES BY 17 INCHES ON SIX SHEETS OF FOLDED WILMOT
WATERMARKED PAPER FOR 1856. |
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1699 |
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This
is a 'sasine' Scottish legal document dating to 1699 in excellent condition
on thick vellum. Written in Latin it relates
to a land transaction at Whitsome, in south east Scotland, (the Scottish
Borders, about 6 miles from Berwick). Names mentioned in the deed are James
Innerwick, John Gray, John Ford (!), George Brown. It was signed in Lauder and has a good
selection of seventeenth century signatures.
Measures 12" x 10" (30cm x 25cm). |
Innerwick |
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1699 |
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This
is a 'sasine' Scottish legal document dating to 1699 in very good condition
on thick vellum. Written in Latin it
relates to a land transaction at Whitsome, in south east Scotland, (the
Scottish Borders, about 6 miles from Berwick). The handwriting is beautifully
clear, crisp and legible. Names mentioned in the deed are Sir George Hume,
James Innerwick, John Gray, John Ford (!), George Brown. It mentions Robert Clarkson notary in
Coldingham and has a good selection of seventeenth century signatures. Measures 12.5" x 13" (33cm x
30cm). |
Hume |
Innerwick |
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1888 |
Dominic
Winter 25 June 2003 |
549 |
Nightingale
(Florence, 1820-1910). Autograph letter signed, 26 July 1888, 2pp. with
integral blank, to Mrs James Robertson [of Helensburgh] who had been writing her
in reference to the recent death of Miss [Beatrice] Clugston, "We ought
to bless God for such a life as dear Miss Clugston - such a work...",
8vo, with a small contemp. newscutting reporting the letter in full loosely
inserted and offset to signature and facing blank Beatrice
Clugston of Kirkintilloch (1827-88, philanthropist and Scottish hospitals
founder) formed the "Scottish National Institution for the relief of
patients with incurable diseases". |
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1749 |
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This
vellum document dates back to 1749 and is beautifully written in English and
is extremely legible. It is very interesting and mentions Lieutenant James Hume
younger brother German to David Hume of Wedderburn, Lieutenant late of of his
Majesty's ship Parfleur. It is a
'Precept of Clare Constat' in favour of Alex Wrangham as heir to his mother
Jean Spence and relates to a land transaction in the Scottish Borders. There is a blue revenue stamp for 11
shillings and threepence. The document
is in excelent condition and is signed by Patrick Hume of Caldra. Caldra still exists and is near Duns in
Berwickshire. Measures 15.5 inches by
11.25 inches. |
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1699 |
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This
vellum document dates back to 1699 and is beautifully written in Latin and is
extremely legible. It mentions George Hume of Wedderburn Junior. It is a 'Precept of Clare Constat' and relates
to a land transaction in the Scottish Borders with James Innerwick. The document is in excellent condition
and is signed by George Hume of Wedderburn.
Wedderburn Castle still exists and is near Duns in Berwickshire. Measures 12.5 inches by 7.5 inches. |
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1707 |
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This
vellum document dates back to 1707 and is beautifully written in Latin and is
extremely legible. It mentions George Hume of Wedderburn. It is a Charter of Resignation and relates to
a land transaction in the Scottish Borders with James Innerwick. The document itself is in excellent
condition and is signed by George Hume of Wedderburn. Wedderburn Castle still exists and is near
Duns in Berwickshire. Measures 22
inches by 9.5 inches. |
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1613 |
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This
agreement for the transfer of 2 acres of land in southern Scotland was drawn
up on January 22 1613. It is written in Latin and bears the hand drawn seal of
the lawyer John Dewar. The sasine or transfer was in favour of James Samsone
and Agnes Crawford.It was folded up in a drawer since it was written so
therefore there are folds in it. The measurements are 10.5 inches by 8.5
inches.The back is dusty where it has been on a shelf but the front is clean
and there are no tears or holes. |
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1585,
1656 |
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This
charter was drawn up for Robert, Earl of March in favour of John Dickson of Newbigging
in the south of Scotland. On the back are later amendments in 1585 &
1656. This document is written in Latin. The back is somewhat dirty in parts
having lain on a shelf for centuries. The main text however is in quite clean
condition and easily readable. There are 4 very small holes probably caused
by an insect larva.The dimensions are 13.5 by 12 inches not including the
tabs. There appears never to have been a wax seal. |
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1860s |
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THE
SELF-INTERPRETING ILLUSRTATED FAMILY BIBLE 1860’S. THIS IS A LARGE LEATHER
BOUND FAMILY BIBLE CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS TO WHICH ARE ANNEXED
MARGINAL REFERENCES AND AN EXACT SUMMARY OF THE SEVERAL BOOKS, A PARAPHRASE
ON THE MOST OBSCURE OR IMPORTANT PARTS, EXPLANATORY NOTES EVANGELICAL
REFECTIONS ETC BY THE LATE REV. JOHN BROWN, MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL AT
HADDINGTON. IT HAS MANY ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS. IT
WAS PUBLISHED BY J. G. MURDOCH LONDON. THE PRINTS ARE COMPLETE AND BEAUTIFUL
IN COLOUR WITH TISSUE PAPER TO PROTECT THEM. THERE IS FOXING ON THE PAGE
EDGES AND THE FRONT COVER IS DETACHED FROM THE SPINE BUT THE BOOK IS
COMPLETE. THE BOOK HAS GILT EDGE AND HAS AN EMBOSSED LEATHER COVER WITH AN
HANDWRITTEN INSCRIPTION INSIDE DATED 1880. THE WRITING IS CLEAR AND LEGABLE
AND THE COLOUR PLATES BEAUTIFUL. THERE IS HANDWRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS UNDER
CHILDREN DATES VARY FROM 1881 TO 1915, AND ALSO UNDER MARRIGES AND DEATHS.
THE FAMILY WHO ORIGIANLY OWNED THIS BOOK SEEM TO BE CALLED CHAMBERLAIN. NOT
THE BEST CONDITION FAMILY BIBLE, BUT GOOD TO REPAIR, OR RESTORE, I KNOW SOME
PEOPLE BUY THESE AND BREAK THEM JUST FOR THE PLENTIFUL COLOURFUL
ILLISTRATIONS INSIDE. |
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1838 |
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The
Illustrated Family New Testament Of Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ Withe
The Self Interpreting and Explanatory Notes and Mariginal References Of The
Late Rev John Brown Minister of the Gospel at Haddington. 1838 Smith, Elder
and Co. Cornhill beautifully illustrated full black leather bible, published
and dedicated to the Queen Victoris, with beautiful decorations and
engravings on front and rear board, also with one chromolitographic print at
the beginning and many two colour prints throughout. Brown, John, Rev., The
Illustrated Family New Testament, or Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ,
Smith, Elder and Co. Cornhill, London, 1838, printed by G. Balne, title page
printed in two color, pink and black, dedication to the Queen Victoria with
rose ornaments, six serial titles printed rose and black, with ornaments,
preliminary half title page printed in gilt and blue, gold and white border,
printed and glazed by G Balne, publisher original black decorated leather
with ornaments, gold floral decoration on front cover, and rear, with a
picture of young Queen, large central circular gilt ornamental title both
covers, gilt on head, tail and fore edge, gilt lettering and decorations on
spine, very slight rubbing on joints, very slight rubbing to gilt decorations
on spine, minor rubbing to far corners on front board, original yellow
pastedown, all prints protected by tissue guard, ornamental gilt edge on
pastedown, 256 pages Very
interesting edition: The embossing not in Jamison The glazed Balne half title
page similar in technique to the Balne 1834 New Testament Apparently not in
Darlow and Maule - it is a version of 1828, the Charles Knight Pictorial
Bible of 1838 and reprinted by various publishers with some modification in
1838-39 under the title The Illustrated Family Bible Very good copy Ideal
gift for collectors of rare illustrated family bibles. |
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1699 |
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This
is a wonderful small vellum document, written in Latin. It would frame beautifully.
Dated October 27 1699 it relates to George Hume of Wedderburn the Younger,
Jane Spence an Alexander Wrangholm. It
is a 'Precept of Clare Constat' and was witnessed in Coldingham by Robert
Clarke Notary. The lands referred to
are situated in Berwickshire, south east Scotland. The document measures
10.75" x 6.5" and is in excellent condition. |
Hume |
Spence |
Wrangholm |
Clarke |
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1732 |
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This
is a wonderful vellum document, written in Latin. Dated May 31 1732, it is a
'Charter of Resignation and Confirmation' from David Home (Hume) of
Wedderburn to William Cunningham.
There is a blue revenue stamp on it and also a very early printed
revenue stamp. The lands referred to are situated in Berwickshire, south east
Scotland. The document measures 23" x 9" and is in excellent
condition. |
Hume |
Cunningham |
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1749 |
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This
is a wonderful vellum document, written in English and perfectly
legible. The photograph highlights
some discolouration and makes the document appear to be stained. It isn't. Dated June 5th 1749, it is a
sasine document relating to a land purchase in Whitsome, Berwickshire to
William Cunningham. There is a blue
revenue stamp on it and also a very early printed revenue stamp. The lands
referred to are situated in Berwickshire, south east Scotland. The document
measures 16" x 11.5" and is in excellent condition. |
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1731 |
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This
is a wonderful, large vellum document, written in English and perfectly
legible. The photograph highlights the
discolouration and makes the document appear to be stained. It isn't. Dated April 16th 1731, it is a
sasine document relating to a land purchase in Whitsome, Berwickshire to
William Cunningham and his wife, Isabel Roughead ! (later called Rouched in the text!). Witnesses are James
Broomfield and John Gray
There is a blue revenue stamp on it and also a very early
printed revenue stamp. The lands referred to are situated in Berwickshire,
south east Scotland. The document measures 19.5" x 14" and is in
excellent condition. |
Cunningham |
Roughead |
Broomfield |
Gray |
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1671 |
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This
document is on a small piece of hide - the 'cut out' bit on the bottom left
hand side is due to the shape of the hide.
It is not damage, just a natural material, 330 years old! Dated 1671, it is a 'Precept of Clare Constat',
written in Latin and relates to a land transaction between George Hume of
Wedderburn, Laurence Scott of Clerkington and Robert Dundas of
Harvingstown. Witnesses are William Spence
and George Brown. It is signed by
George Hume. The lands referred to are situated in Berwickshire, south east
Scotland. The document measures 11" x 10" and is in excellent
condition. |
Hume |
Scott |
Dundas |
Spence |
Brown |
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1731 |
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This
is a beautiful work of calligraphy.
The handwriting is superb, and the document is in near mint
condition. Written in Latin it relates
to Mr Dickson of Newbigging, mentions Belchester, Greenlaw and Berwick in the
text. It is signed by Alex Campbell. If you have any interest in early
calligraphy you will love this! The
lands referred to are situated in Berwickshire, south east Scotland. The
document measures 18.5" x 14" and is in excellent condition. |
Dickson |
Campbell |
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1700 |
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This
is a Scottish vellum legal document
dating from 1700, 303 years old!!! The document is in very good
condition. The digital camera
highlights colour changes on the document, but it is all perfectly legible
(if your Latin is good enough!) It is clean and there is no fading. There is
an amazing signature of some sort, which is very stylized, see the close up.
Written in Latin it relates to a land
transaction in the Scottish Borders.
It came from a Scottish solicitor's office. Lots of names are
mentioned: Jane Spence, Alex Wrangholm, John Gray, George Hume of Wedderburn,
George Brown. The document measures 18.5 inches by 8.5 inches and it would
frame beautifully. |
Spence |
Wrangholm |
Gray |
Hume |
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1749 |
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This
is a wonderful vellum document in superb condition. It is clean and there is no fading. The
calligraphy is wonderful. Written in
Latin in 1749 it relates to a land transaction in the Scottish Borders. Sorry but my O' level Latin no longer lends
itself to translations but there are a lot of names mentioned: James Dickson,
Alexander Marjoribanks, Robert Trotter, witnessed by William Smith. Berwick is also mentioned. The document
measures 24.5 inches by 8 inches and it would frame beautifully. This is an interesting piece of the art of
the calligrapher from the eighteenth century. |
Dickson |
Marjoribanks |
Trotter |
Smith |
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1732 |
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This
is a large vellum hand written document which measures 26.5 inches by 13.5 inches.
It is beautifully written - all in Latin! It is a sasine document relating to
a transfer of land in 1732. It has a
revenue stamp from the period. It is
very good condition for an item that is 271 years old, and would frame well!
The signatories are William Cunningham and Isobel Roughed (!) The land
referred to is in Berwickshire, south east Scotland. |
Cunningham |
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1788 |
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This
is a document which runs to 4 pages.
each page measures 14.75 inches by 9.75 inches. It is beautifully
written - and in English! The digital
photographs highlight the staining and make the document look far worse than
it is. In fact it is all perfectly
legible. It is a sasine (land
transfer) document written in 1788 between Patrick Home of Wedderburn and
John Herriot. The text is fascinating for the historian of Scottish
agriculture, mentioning: riggs, biggings, yards, tofts and crofts. It even talks about feu duty (an annual
tax) of 2 capons and 1 hen to be paid yearly!! The land referred to is in
Berwickshire, south east Scotland.
Signatures on this amazing piece of history are by Robert and Walter
Elliot, witnesses and notaries David Renton and John Fortune. It's a wonderful piece of calligraphy. |
Home |
Herriot |
Elliot |
Renton |
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1654 |
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This
is a small fascinating vellum hand written document which measures 10.75
inches by 7.5 inches. It is in
excellent condition for a document which is nearly 350 years old! The split vellum at the bottom of the
document is, we believe a security measure.
The hole which can be seen on the bottom left is a natural hole in the
hide of the animal. It is beautifully written in English during the time of
Cromwell, and starts by saying "Under Lord Protector of of the
Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland....." In the text 'landes of the Earl of March'
are mentioned. It is a land transfer
document to John Dickson in Berwickshire, south east Scotland. It is rare to
find Scottish documents written in English during Cromwell's short reign. |
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1751 |
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This
is a large fascinating vellum hand written document which measures 15.75
inches by 11.5 inches. It is beautifully written in English. it is a Precept of Clare Constat between
Patrick Hume of Caldra and his brother Lieutenant James Home of His Majesty's
Ship Cumberland. it mentions in the
text that feu duty (a land tax) should be paid to the said Lieutenant. The feu is 2 capons and one hen!!(I wonder
if this is still paid?!). It is signed
by Patrick Hume. Caldra is a country estate just
outside Duns in Berwickshire, south east Scotland. Condition:
There is a fair amount of fading, but apart from this it is still
legible and the front is very clean with only a small amount of staining. There is an old blue revenue stamp for 2 shilling and
threepence. |
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1868 |
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1868
Holy Bible You are bidding on a 1868 Holy Bible containing the Old & New
Testaments Edinburgh : Sold by Cowan and Company In reasonable condition for
135 years old Inscribed inside front cover
" William Doolittle July 29 1871 " Approx 768 pages some
damaged, and some have blue ink on the edges The size is 17 cm x11 cm approx |
Doolittle |
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1796 |
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1796
neat Entire Letter from ALEX BROWN, Bookseller in ABERDEEN charged 5d to BELL
& BRADFUTE, BOOKSELLERS in EDINBURGH sent with good ABER/DEEN in a circle
postmark and a red arrival BISHOPMARK good to fine alongside, which will open
out neatly to display both sides. The contents refer by number to books being
shipped and some being ordered from Edinburgh....he also wants to order a Set
of the Faculty Decisions 9 vols. 'as cheap and low as possible, being mostly
of your own publishing, also 6 Hamiltons? (not certain of name) Arithmetic
new Edition, advertised by Hunter & Co.' etc. |
Brown |
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1880,
1899, 1908 |
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Large
vellum indenture with the several revenue stamps relating to two assurance
policies taken out prior to the marriage at St Lukes Church Redcliffe Sq
South Kensington of Daniel Carmichael Esq of Portree Isle Of Skye and Hannah
Sarah Hawes Priory Grove South Kensington London, it also appoints two
trustees John Stone Solicitor of Bath and Charles Frederick Tombs Gent of
South Kensington, dated 28th December 1880. An additional indenture is
recorded on the back appointing a new trustee Henry Charles Stone of Bath,
dated 26th June 1899 and a memorandum is attached showing a claim was made
against the policies in June 1908. Vellum, 28" x 24", signatures
and seals, good condition. |
Carmichael |
Hawes |
Stone |
Tombs |
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1699 |
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A
folded letter dated June 13, 1699 sent by Walter Nisbett from London to
William Nisbett in Edinburgh. Interesting letter with content regarding a
voyage to Benjarmasin on the south coast of Borneo as well as personla
content. Nice Bishop Mark Postal stamp and red wax seal. Very Good condition,
two pages plus attached integral address leaf, some fold breaks but overall
nice example, measures 7.5 x 9". Accompanied by transcription of much of
the letter |
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1711-1718 |
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A
group of five letters pertaining to Lidderdale (Lidderdaill) family of Kirkcudbright
in Scotland mostly pertaining to father and son, David. Dated 1711, 1713,
1714, 1718, and 1719. Evidently some regarding voyage with one letter stating
"I am troubled greatly wt ane great scurvy in my body and paine in my
legs...". Another asks "...I forgoot to desair yow to give me a
cownt when my son sellad from the Downs for I long to heir from him...". The letters in fair to poor condition. Else a rare
and interesting lot. A few with remnants of red wax seals. |
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1667 |
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1667
old Entire Letter addressed 'For the Present Deacon of the Weavers in William
Galt' from JAMES LASONE, present Deacon of the weavers in EDINBURGH, GEORGE JOHNSON
present books master, written in old scots and has been fully transcribed
into modern English.....'a great calumny and base aspersion put upon the
weavers concerning one of our trade who should have hanged his own apprentice
for divulging his master's secrets.....the truth bretheren, for anything we
know, is that there is no such matter.....it is being hatched fomented and
begun in hell to put an affront on our trade....there was indeed four men
hanged here in this town shortly, one a borderer who yet hangs betwixt
Edinburgh & Leith as a monument of God's wrath.....the other three
Highland men hanged in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh for murdering and horse
stealing. Of much interest from the trades union angle nearly 350 years ago,
plus added interest as an item of postal history with EDINBURGH, GLASGOW
& KILMARNOCK connections. Some soiling on outer leaf and with minor edge
imperfections but quite sound for age. NO POSTAL MARKINGS. |
Lasone |
Johnson |
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1673-1740 |
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Archive
of 288 manuscript documents regarding the Kilsyth and Cornwall of Bonhard and
Banton Scotland including 12 documents regarding the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion.
Two volumes bound with the documents mounted in the books entitled
"Collection of Old papers connected with the Kilsyth Family made by the
late George Macintosh Esq of Campsie and now the property of Colonel A.F.
Macintosh" Each of the documents is numbered for a total of 288 items
including many, many exciting items with several invoices some for medicinal
supplies including infusions and tonics, invoices, legal documents, receipts
with many signatures. TWELVE papers regarding the attempted rebellion in 1715
against King George including indictments, and petitions in favor of James
Cornwall who was evidently arrested in the plot and held as a prisoner at
Newgate. General indictment as well listing many pof those involved and great
rhetoric in their plot against the King. I have attached several scans of
these documents as well as others. The majority of the documents are dated
1673 through the early 1700's, mounted to leaves in the volumes (approx 150
leaves), many folios and smaller items. 19th century binding in with wear at
spines, still with gilded title. Measures 8.5 x 11". An incredible amount
of names, worthy of much research and study. |
Kilsyth |
Macintosh |
Cornwall |
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1710-1718 |
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An
interesting lot of our manuscript documents from group of correspondence from
Scotland including 1710 Receipt for satisfaction of a note of a Thomas Dunn
to a John Brown. Also 1713/4 manuscript document appears to be a letter
mentioning the Lidderdale family. 1718 Receipt and a damaged folded letter.
Other three documents in Good condition with wear. Measure approx 8 x 5.5 and
larger. |
Dunn |
Brown |
Lidderdale |
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73 |
1899 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Ballater,
Aberdeenshire MONALTRIE HOUSE - PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM Family photograph album,
size 8" x 11", inscribed inside front board 'Mary Bacon, Monaltrie,
June - Oct. 1899. Photographs taken by her daughter'. Containing 57 charming
and beautifully composed photographs, mostly size approx. 4" x 6",
all titled on mount. Includes several views of the house, gardens (with
gardener working), salmon fishing, picnics, deer stalking party, family
playing bowls, weavers wheel at Gairn, Ballater, Bishop Douglas fishing, Lead
Mine, Fire Place at the Weavers, 'Abercrombie and his Sister' (the latter
playing bagpipes), charming photo of two girls mending their bicycles, etc.
Thick card mounts, a few loose in hinges, grained cloth boards, morocco
spine, only small portion spine remaining, detached, boards stained. 1899. |
Bacon |
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74 |
1847 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Banchory,
Aberdeen FARRIER'S BILL to John Duncan of Nether Banchory, for sums owed to
Joseph Milne, Horse Shoer and Farrier, 1842-44, for shoes removed etc.,
together with printed summons, 1847, from the widow of Milne to |
Duncan |
Milne |
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75 |
1870 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Edinburgh
TRADE CARD of D. Goldston, Carver, Gilder, Printseller and Picture-Frame
Manufacturer. Size 2 x 3", printed on one side only. c1870? |
Goldston |
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76 |
1774 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Rutherglen,
Lanarkshire BURGESS TICKET granted to Alexander Govan, Merchant of Glasgow,
1774. Vellum, manuscript, size 8" x 10", on verso is impressed
engraving with hand-colouring showing madonna and child with two bishops
holding thistles, with motto of Rutherglen. Colour rubbed. 1774. |
Govan |
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77 |
1861 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Campbeltown,
Argyllshire SALE OF GROWING CROP &c. Thursday 29th Curt., The Growing
Crop and other sequestrated effects belonging to Hugh Bickett, on the Farm of
Drum Kildavie.... 27 Acres of Oats, «do of Beans.... 5 Stirks, 2 Quey Calves,
1 Stot... Poster, size 15" x 10". 1861. |
Bickett |
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78 |
1854 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Kircudbright
HIGHLAND AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Printed letter dated 21st August 1854, from
the Secretary, 1p, 4to, and on verso double page form to be filled in by farmer
(David Welsh of 'Edinburgh, Rerwick) with columns for acreage of crops, nos.
of stock etc. 1854. |
Welsh |
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79 |
1800 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Pinkerton
(John) NOTE to a Mr Lowry, in the third person, apologising for not calling
on him due to 'an overflow of litterary occupation'. He asks him to finish
the three new maps, as soon as possible 'as the new edition of his Geography
is passing through the press with great rapidity', and commends Lowry's idea
of 'a drawing to represent the bearing &c of veings to cut and raise up'.
Unsigned. 20th Nov. 1800. £18.00 ¶ Pinkerton was author of collections of
Scottish poems, a history of Scotland, etc |
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Lowry |
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1733-1747 |
Bloomsbury
6 Nov 2003 |
102 |
Menzies
family.- (Lady Mary Menzies, of Castle Menzies, nr. Aberfeldy, Perthshire).
Liber Amicorum, verses written to Lady Mary Menzies, Camilla, Felicia etc., manuscript
verses in numerous hands, 158pp., many signed with ink symbols, including a
heart enclosed within a circle, anchor, house, insect, signet ring, wax seals
etc., some ink marks and crossing through, slightly browned, 19th century
calf, slightly rubbed, Phillipps Mss 9509, sm. 4to, 1733-47. £2000 - 3000
With two poems written in 1740 on the dismissal of John Duke of Argyll
(1678-1743), "What could our gracious King do more?". Argyll was a
staunch defender of the Hanoverian cause but was deprived of all of his
offices in 1740 when he made an outspoken attack on the government because of
their handling of discontent in the country after the failure of the harvest
that year."In thy roof Argyle, are bredSuch thoughts as prompt the brave
to lyeStretch'd out in honour's nobler bedBeneath a nobler roof the sky.Such
flames as high in Patriots burn,But stoops to bless a child, or wife;and such
as wicked Kings may mournWhen freedom is more dear than life - To honour
steady."An interesting collection of verses with a Jacobite connection.
Contributions by numerous members of the Menzies family including Mary
Menzies, Lieutenant John Menzies and Archibald Menzies of Shian. Others
include the Stewart family (cousins, Mary Stewart married Sir Robert Menzies)
William Maxwell of Stewart Green, Eleanor Bothwell, William Caulfeild etc.
Favourite poems are signed with a heart enclosed within a circle and often
inscribed: "Fix'd in My Choice" & "My only
Choice".Castle Menzies, home to the Menzies family from the 1550s until
1918. A "Z" plan fortified tower house the castle was occupied by
Cromwell and later in 1746 by Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender. The
owner of the castle, Sir Robert Menzies who had refused to join the rebellion
nevertheless gave the prince shelter on the 4th and 5th of February before
proceeding to Blair Castle. Sir Robert was a Hanoverian sympathiser who on
meeting the duke of Cumberland shortly after the battle of Culloden was
informed "that he might thank his lucky stars that he had spared him his
head". However the government whose forces occupied the castle a mere
four days after the prince had left, granted him #12,000 compensation. |
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ANTIQUE PAPER SETTLEMENT DOCUMENT DUNDEE. MANUSCRIPT LEGAL DOCUMENT; BEING A
SETTLEMENT DOCUMENT FROM WILLIAM GREG, MANAGER, HEATHFIELD WORKS, DUNDEE,
EXECUTOR OF THE DECEASED MRS AGNES M. RITHER OR WALKER RESIDING IN DUNDEE
WIDOW THE DECEASED JOHN WALKER, COAL MERCHANT OF WEST DOCK STREET DUNDEE -
INVOLVING CAPITAL STOCK IN THE DUNDEE, PERTH AND LONDON SHIPPING COMPANY.
WITH IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMP -
INTERESTING ITEM FOR COLLECTORS OF SOCIAL HISTORY, LOCAL HISTORY AND
GENEALOGY FOR THE RITHER FAMILY GUARANTEED ORIGINAL AND IN GOOD CONDITION -
ON ONE FOLDED SHEET OF FLEUR DE LYS WATER MARKED PAPER SIZE 10 INCHES BY 15
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vellum Scottish Land documents dated 1739 and 1740. In booklet form. Document
1 : "Instrument of Resignation - In Favour of Mr Thomas Tod : of The
Just and Equall half of the Ten Pound Land of Drumcrief". Dated : |
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1816 |
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ANTIQUE
PAPER DOCUMENT 1816 EDINBURGH -. TITLE COPY OF RELEASE AND ASSIGMENTS BETWEEN
HUMPHREY GRAHAM AND MARGARET SCOTT AND AFFIDAVIT WITH IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMP
FOR TWO SHILLINGS AN SIX PENCE JOSEPH COLES WATERMARKED PAPER FOR 1815 IN
FINE CONDITION - GUARANTEED ORIGINAL -
OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND
GENEALOGY FOR THE GRAHAM FAMILY OF EDINBURGH ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PAPER -
SIZE 13 INCHES BY 16 INCHES |
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1606 |
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Scottish Document / Charter re: Alexandra Murray, concerning property called Roundabout
near Aberdeen. One seal still attached.******* WRITTEN IN LATIN******. Dated
2 April, 1606. Condition : Very good, easily readable. Slight loss of text in
two areas due to holes. |
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1790 |
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ANTIQUE PAPER DOCUMENT |
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1674 |
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Nicely
penned Discharge involving the Cornwall family of Kilsyth in Scotland dated
1674. With signatures, very good condition, measures 7.5 x 10", light
worming at margins and mounting traces on verso, file docket. |
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1697 |
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fine early receipt document from the WEST LOTHIAN area in old scots......
received from DAVID WARDROP of QUILT....charter by JOHN LORD TORPHICHEN to
HENDRIE POLLWART.....ane contract of marriage betwixt PETER KENNEWIE &
MARION DOUGLAS, good document to research - clearly dated and comes with full
transciption. |
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1767 |
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PROPERTY
INDENTURE FOR THE SCHOOLHOUSE IN BEITH AYRSHIRE SCOTLAND FOR THE YEAR 1767
Approx 20X14 ins on velum all hand written with blue seal and official
stamps. This document refers to the Schoolhouse in Beith Ayrshire Scotland
and would be of great interest to anyone interested in this town. The script
is quite hard to read and the document is a little grubby but generall in
very good condition. |
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1749 |
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This
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1749 |
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This
Scottish legal document dates back to
1749 and is an "Instrument of Resignation" land document relating
to property in the Scottish Borders in Berwickshire. It mentions George
Trotter and is witnessed by Hugh Robertson and James Arbuthnot. It measures
20 inches by 16 inches, and is written in English. It is written on very
thick vellum. |
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1671 |
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This
Scottish legal document dates back to 1671 and is an Instrument of sasine
or land document relating to property in the Scottish Borders in Berwickshire,
in favour of William Spence, dated Mar 16 1671. It is all written in Latin.
There is a remarkable monogram by John Dewar, a Scottish public notary.
Mention is made of George Hume of Wedderburn and William Spence. The Humes
were a remarkable family and left for the U.S where one of them taught
surveying to George Washington. It measures 11.5 inches by 11 inches, and is
written in Latin. It is written on very thick vellum. |
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1702 |
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This
is an interesting Scottish letter written on 19th June 1702 in Duns in the
Scottish Borders in Berwickshire. It is written by a solicitor in English
about boundaries and dykes in Whitsome, Berwickshire. There is a charming
'signature' by Mary Bowie which is a cross. This is an interesting item of
social or farming history. The paper has a marvellous watermark which appears
to be a royal shield with a crown on top. This was impossible to photograph!
It measures 12 inches by 7.5 inches. |
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1829-1840 |
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- 1840 THREE ANTIQUE PAPER DOCUMENTS -.LOW START PRICE AND NO RESERVE THREE
MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENTS BEING A SOLICITOR'S ACCOUNT TO GEORGE WOODWARD DATED 1829
~ RECEIPT JAMES WHITE EDINBURGH 1831 ~ RECEIPT OF TITLE DEEDS PORT DUNDAS
SIGNED WILLIAM LOGIE 1840. IN FINE CONDITION - ONE IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMP -
GUARANTEED ORIGINAL - OF INTEREST TO SOCIAL HISTORIANS, COLLECTORS OF LEGAL
DOCUMENTS ON THREE SHEETS OF FOLDED PAPER SOME WITH MANUFACTURERS WATERMARK -
MIXED SIZES |
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1794 |
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PAGES OF... GENERAL INVENTORY (ABSTRACT OF TITLE) OF THE PROGRESS OF THE LANDS
AND ESTATE OF CARCANT, CORSEHOPE AND HALL HERIOT ALIAS BORTH WICKHALL ALL
LYING IN THE PARISH OF HERIOT AND SHERIFFDOM OF EDINBURGH, AND OF THE LANDS
OF COLY LAW IN THE PARISH OF CHANNELKIRK AND SHERIFFDOM OF BERWICK BELONGING
TO THOMAS ADMINSTON ESQUIRE OF CARCOURT. Dated 1794 with additions in 1832.
This 61 page document records all the land transactions relating to 6
properties in Scotland. The first
entries record the sale of lands in 1581 by William Lord Borthwick to Thomas
Adinston and Margaret Lawson his spouse.
All transactions are listed up to 1796. A wonderful item packed with
information and names. Handwritten in English on laid paper. Paper has some ragged edges but otherwise
is in good condition. |
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1844 |
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Here
is a scalloped vellum/parchment Indenture dated 3rd September 1844 being a
Conveyance of property situate in North Street,
Pentonville, London. The contract is between John Hemming of Saint Johns Wood;
George Stephen late a Student of Medicine at the University of Aberdeen but
now at Haugh of Glass, Banff; and Edmund Bramston of Parker Street, Drury
Lane, London an Army Accoutrement Maker. This beautifully handwritten
document has four sheets each measuring approx 26" x 23", bears
three original wax seals, each with a good signature, and has five revenue
stamps. The document mentions several other names and refers to a marriage
settlement, deed poll, and auction near the Bank of England. Although there
is storage "dustiness" to the outer section, the main parts are in
superb condition. There is a possibility that George Stephen may be the same
George Stephen who was a leading figure in the building of the Canadian
Pacific Railway, but this would require further research. Edmund Bramston
married into the London Wombwell family who were famous for their
"Wombwell Menagerie". |
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1813 |
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easy to read 4 sided PRECOGNITION summary proceeding upon PETITION against
PETER WARD of SELKIRK, prisoner in the Tolbooth at SELKIRK. All given in much
detail....by trade a travelling chapman....came to Selkirk on their way to
Carlisle selling....he and wife committed to jail Friday morning....drinking
whisky in the Black Bull Inn...scuffle involved...constable etc. etc. Has
some folds but all easy to read and a fine document for the social historian
researching Scottish Borders life 200 years ago. |
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1584 |
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Inchcolm
(island in the Firth of Forth). Instrument of sasine [seisin], in favour of
James, son of John Scott in Sulyea in Wester Aberdour proceeding on precept
of Constat by James, Abbot of the Monastery on Inchcolm, D.s. large ornate
signature "Andrew Chalmer" [notary of the Diocese of St. Andrews],
manuscript on vellum, in Latin, 32 lines, 250 x 462mm., 4th March 1584; and 3
others, 1 further deed on Inchcolm and 2 strips with medieval script, v.s.,
v.d. (4). |
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19th
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Scrap
Album. An early 19th c. album of pencil sketches, prints, hand-written verse,
etc., c. 1827-28, possibly belonging to a Miss F. Watkins (with carefully
hand-written dedication leaf at front, presenting the album to James Wilson
Horne of Edinburgh, dated 2nd November 1827), approx. 120 pp. in all, with
num. mounted chromo. and col. printed illusts., b&w steel eng. views and
portraits, approx. 15-20 orig. pencil sketches (mostly landscapes, incl.
Craig Millar, St. Bernard's Well, several studies of dogs in the style of
Landseer, etc), one or two printed invitations to a Ball, some caricatures,
bookmarks, fashion interest, etc, orig. blindstamped calf, rubbed and worn on
spine and to outer corners, with upper cover det., small 4to |
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1888 |
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Here
is an ornate scalloped parchment Indenture dated 17th September 1888 being a Lease of property
situate in Canal Road, Kings Cross, London.
The contract is between John Young of Glasgow, an Inspector of Cleansing; James
Young and Allan Carruth Young, of Stevenage, Forage Merchants; and Edward
Walker of York Road, Kings Cross, a
Mechanical Engineer. This document opens out to 26" x 21", has two sheets,
and bears four wax seals and two revenue stamps. In excellent condition and would make a
striking framed display item. |
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1850 |
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Middleby,
Annandale ELIGIBLE FARM TO BE LET For such a number of Years as may be agreed
on, The Farm of Crowdieknow.... as lately possessed by the deceased Robert
Farries, cinsising of 155 Acres Arable, Imperial, and 337 Acres of
Meadow..... 14th Feb. 1850. Poster, size 11" x 9". |
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101 |
1774 |
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Rutherglen,
Lanarkshire BURGESS TICKET granted to Alexander Govan, Merchant of Glasgow,
1774. 1774. Vellum, manuscript, size 8" x 10", on verso is
impressed engraving with hand-colouring showing madonna and child with two
bishops holding thistles, with motto of Rutherglen. Colour rubbed. |
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1766 |
Lesley
Aitchison Website |
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Jedburgh
BURGESS TICKET of James Dickson of Antonshill, Advocate. 1766. Vellum 7"
x 7", lacking all but a small portion of wax seal on tag. |
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