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Antique books, (all aprox 110mm x 55mm) with gold blocked spines, Orlando Furioso, Di M.Lodovico Ariosto, Con gli Argonienti in Ottaua rima di M.Lodovico, written in Italian, printed in Venice 1604, two books of his romantic epic poem, Book I Canton 1-26, Book II Canton 27-50; another, a book of truths explained, written in Latin, 621pp, illustrated cover page, printed in London 1632. Fine and scarce original issues. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Catholic prayer book, 4 June 1897 (98mm x 70mm), gate latch to close, in slip case, hard lacquered cover, with some loose holy pictures spread throughout, all in German text. Excellent condition for age, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $30
SOLD $10
Arras, Department du Pas-de-Calais, France, hand written on letterhead style document (24.6cm x 17.7cm) with French Republic logo, judgement of the Tribunal of the District of Arras handed down by the magistrate of the canton of Aplincourt to Citizen Morval, dated 16 Spring (20 April - 19 May) in the 5th year of the French Republic (1794), signed 'Devienue'. A few holes and tear at bottom edge from being on a spike and another small hole at top left corner, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Italy, Agogna, printed document, a Notice by the Minister for Internal Affairs, Pancaldi, under title of Cisalpine Republic, Milan, Year six of Republic (1798) declaring vacant the position of Parish Priest of Gurro, District of Cannobio and inviting submissions for the position. Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Italy, City of Brescia, printed notice of Sentence imposed by Extraordinary Military Commission, the charge and its findings into the actions of the Parish Priest in the Commune of Torbiato, Province of Melba who altered a Baptismal Book in order to gain exemption from Military Service for his nephew, dated 20 August 1804. Good very fine.
Estimate $220
Passed in
Italy, Modena, printed notice by order of the Police Commission to report all foreigners who have come to live in the city and district since 1 January 1793, under order signed 11 January 1797, Year 1 of the Cispadana Republic. Good very fine.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Italy, Modena and Reggio, notice inviting those bonded by oath with the ex-Duke for the 'Golden Keys' in the Provisional Government Committee elections to repudiate such oath in writing within 24 hours, issued at Modena, 30 March 1797, Year 1 of the Cispadana Republic. A few foxing spots, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed document, a demand for military (Napoleonic) taxes imposed uopn G.Avgardo by the Mayor G.Caccia, dated 17 Frimale, year 7 of the French Republic, (7 December 1798); another document announcing the appointment of Citizen Priest S.Colli as Parish Priest of Nicorvo, under authority of the Napoleonic Government, dated 7 Frimale, year 6. Extremely fine with full translations. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed and hand written document of receipt for donation prescribed by the Bishop for dispensation to marry by the 3rd degree (uncle or nephew) of cansanguinity, Giovanni... and Teresa..., 19 May 1799. Good very fine.
Estimate $140
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed and hand written order by V.Tosi (General in Chief Commanding the Austro-Russian Army) ordering the Community of Vespolate to supply and deliver grain to Valenza for use of Army under threat of severe punishment for the community, issued at Novara, 6 July 1799. Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed, addressed order from the General in Chief Commanding the Austro-Russian Armada (in Italy) to the community of Vespolate for procurement of grains under threat of personal arrest and a fine and other penalties, dated 16 July 1799. Good very fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Italy, Novara, safe conduct pass issued by the Civic Administration, Novara to transport food stocks to Austrian Imperial Army, Province of Vercelli, dated 2 February 1800, wax seal affixed and Novara arms at top. Good very fine.
Estimate $120
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed and hand written document of receipt for dues paid for dispensation to marry by 4th degree (first cousins) of consanguinity Giacomo Tesiteine and Maria Pisone, signed and dated 18 March 1800. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed and hand written document of receipt for dues paid for dispensation to marry by Bernardo Orti and Maria Catterina Ramellini, signed and dated 18 March 1800. Good very fine.
Estimate $30
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed and mostly hand written order by Tosi (General in Chief Commanding the Austro-Russian Armada) under title of Cisalpine Republic, ordering those of the Commune of Toraco to despatch carts and oxen with personnel of 72nd Brigade, dated 11 April 1801. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Italy, Novara, large printed document, an appeal and warning to Army deserters from the Prefect of Agogna, asking recalcitrant conscripts to return or risk severe penalties, dated 9 October 1812. Very fine with full translation.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed document under title of Vittorio Filippo Melano, Archbishop and Bishop of Novara, announcing a Concordite for the re-establishment of the peace of the Church and orders for certain ceremonies for churches in all the parishes of the Diocese, dated 9 February, 1813. Very fine.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Italy, Novara, printed document relating to the prevention of Cholera in the region, dated 1849; Cisalpine Republic, document announcing the vacancy of Parish Priest in the Piedmont region, dated 17 Ventoso, year 9 of the French Republic. Very fine with full translations. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Italy, printed notice of Devotional Instructions for those intending to enter the company of the Very Holy Perpetual Rosary, with vignette at the top featuring the Virgin Mary and Child with scenes relating to birth of Christ in five cartouches, printed in Brescia by Antonio Rizzardi, with licence of his superiors, 1644 A.D. Foxing and folds, fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Lord Byron, signature on part of a letter written from Genoa and indicating a possible trip to Greece, signature at end as Noel Byron, dated Genoa May 29th 1823. Foxing, some splits around edges, ink signature clear, fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
Maryse Basti‚, French woman air ace (1898-1952), signature on paper affixed to card and laminated photo and biography of Maryse Basti‚. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Napoleon Bonaparte, letter paper (22.8cm x 18.7cm) with circular (10.3cm diameter), central watermark of laureate head of Napoleon right, around 'Napoleon Empereur Des Francaise Roi D'Italie', written in top half to Monsieur le Duc de felne, translated in part, '...make it known to me if there has arrived in mayence some 48 bronze pieces from Germany. I pray God has you under his protection...', signed at Rambouillet on 16 July 1810, signature, 'Napol'. Pin holes in bottom left corner, affixed around edges to heavy paper, very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Simon Bolivar, document (31.5cm x 20cm) printed and hand written appointing De Pedro Antonio La Fosse as Secretary of the Tribunal of the Consulate, February 8, 1825, marked with the seal of the Provisional Government of Peru and signed by the President, Simon Bolivar. Moderate storage folds, a few small pin holes and fold separations, light paper loss to top and bottom edges, writing and signatures clear and bold, fine condition.
Estimate $600
SOLD $750
Bonanza stars, Lorne Greene (Ben Cartwright), Purnell Roberts (Adam), Michael Landon (Little Joe) and Dan Blocker (Hoss), cast autographed b&w photo (17.7cm x 12.9cm), in 'Bonanza' envelope postmarked at Los Angeles Calif Terminal Annex, 1961. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Cardigan, Lieutenant General James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, in charge of the British Forces in the historic Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War, signature on paper affixed to heavy paper board with small photo of Cardigan above. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, fold over letter document (30.4cm x 22.2cm) on watermarked paper, with impressed arms seal at opening, written in Latin, to Fernando de Gonzaga, governor of the State of Milan, dated 8 August 1548 and signed by Carolus (Charles V), together with small colour photo of Charles V. Some small holes and light paper loss at edges, some light foxing, otherwise all details clear and bold, fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Winston Churchill, signature as Secretary of State for War on a Mentioned in Despatches (MID) certificate for WWI named to 2nd Lt J.C.E.Botha, Supy. List, together with b&w photo (9.8cm x 14.3cm) of Botha signed, Jantjie Botha, and a small colour photo of Churchill in later years. Some light marking and toning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquis Cornwallis, cut out section from end of letter, written both sides, end reads, 'I am Dear Sir / Very faithfully Yours / Cornwallis', together with b&w photo of Marquis Cornwallis portrait by J.S.Copley. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Oliver Cromwell, a bold, fine and clear ink signature on a paper piece removed from a letter, neatly and expertly fitted into a plush board and below a b&w image of Cromwell, board size (approx 35cm x 28cm) and perfect for framing. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $2,700
SOLD $2,000
Georges Jacques Danton, military appointment document (36cm x 24.3cm) dated 6 September 1792 under Provisional Executive Counsel of the Republic of France, signed by Danton, co-signed by Monge and Le Brun. Centre fold and some light staining at edge, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $340