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121 Aristotle.- , Philosophical miscellany, manuscript on paper, 1550.

Lot 121

Aristotle.- , Philosophical miscellany, manuscript on paper, 1550.

Hammer Price: £1,500

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122 Battle of Ivry.- Henry IV (King of France and Navarre) Contemportary letter to Roussat, Mayor of Langes, 2½pp., in Italian, folio, 14th March 1590, a deta

Lot 122

Battle of Ivry.- Henry IV (King of France and Navarre) Contemportary letter to Roussat, Mayor of Langes, 2½pp., in Italian, folio, 14th March 1590, a detailed memoir of the battle of Ivry, folds, browned.

Hammer Price: £150

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Lot 123

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124 Pope.- Clement IX. Decree, manuscript in Spanish, 68pp., ff. stained at tail, contemporary limp sheep, stained, sm. 4to, [17th century].

Lot 124

Pope.- Clement IX. Decree, manuscript in Spanish, 68pp., ff. stained at tail, contemporary limp sheep, stained, sm. 4to, [17th century].

Estimate: £100 - 150

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125 Louis XIV (King of France, 1638-1715) Letters d'honneur appointing Abraham Quarre honorary adviser to the king and parlement of Dijon, D.s. "Louis&quo

Lot 125

Louis XIV (King of France, 1638-1715) Letters d'honneur appointing Abraham Quarre honorary adviser to the king and parlement of Dijon, D.s. "Louis", manuscript in French, together 6pp., 4pp. on vellum, 2pp. on paper, wax seal of the Kingdom of France, folds, vellum creased, yellowed and soiled, 330 x 500mm. and 320 x 210mm., 1684.

Hammer Price: £260

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126 Capitana Pontificia.- Trattato concernente le manova, e servizio e approvisionamento d'una Galera, manuscript in Italian, on paper, in Italic script, titl

Lot 126

Capitana Pontificia.- Trattato concernente le manova, e servizio e approvisionamento d'una Galera, manuscript in Italian, on paper, in Italic script, title and 23pp., large folding watercolour of the Capitania Pontificia, 2 short tears in fold of drawing, watermark indistinct, 18th century paper patterned boards, rebacked with the original spine laid down, sm. folio, Rome, 1st January 1787.

Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000

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127 ?Muratori (Lodovico Antonio) Capitolo Fratesco, manuscript on paper, Italy, 1788-89.

Lot 127

?Muratori (Lodovico Antonio) Capitolo Fratesco, manuscript on paper, Italy, 1788-89.

Estimate: £300 - 400

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128 Caribbean & France.- Belloc (G.), Sketchbook of views in the Caribbean and France, including: Rum distillery in St. Pierre, Martinique, 19 watercolours and

Lot 128

Caribbean & France.- Belloc (G.), Sketchbook of views in the Caribbean and France, including: Rum distillery in St. Pierre, Martinique, 19 watercolours and drawings (15 watercolours, 4 drawings), most cut down and mounted, some foxing and browning, original morocco-backed boards, rubbed, upper cover slightly stained, 125 x 220mm., 1844-47.

Hammer Price: £350

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Lot 129

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Hammer Price: £320

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130 Yorkshire, East Riding.- Charter, Peter, son of John 'Longus' of Anlaby [Hull], confirmation for Peter son of John Legard, of 5 selions of land in Anl

Lot 130

Yorkshire, East Riding.- Charter, Peter, son of John 'Longus' of Anlaby [Hull], confirmation for Peter son of John Legard, of 5 selions of land in Anlaby, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 18 lines, in an attractive formal bookhand, large remains of green wax seal, folds, a few small holes in edges and corners, 580x130mm [c. 1250].

Hammer Price: £450

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131 Yorkshire, East Riding.- Charter, Robert de Gemeling [Gembling], townsman of Beverley, confirmation for his nephew Robert "fil Alani", for his servic

Lot 131

Yorkshire, East Riding.- Charter, Robert de Gemeling [Gembling], townsman of Beverley, confirmation for his nephew Robert "fil Alani", for his service, of two tofts in the town of Gembling, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 14 lines, in a cursive bookhand, large remains of white wax seal, folds, holes in corners, 180x 90mm., [c. 1290].

Hammer Price: £280

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132 Burton-on-Trent.- Charter, grant by Robert de Rolston [Rolleston] to William Etkyn of a burgage in Cat Street in Burton-on-Trent, near the burgage of Richard H

Lot 132

Burton-on-Trent.- Charter, grant by Robert de Rolston [Rolleston] to William Etkyn of a burgage in Cat Street in Burton-on-Trent, near the burgage of Richard Halse, and the burgage of Richard de Burton chapman, and the land of John Coke, for a yearly fee, witnesses: Thomas lardin, William... "ballio de Burton", Richard Alster and others, D., manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 10 lines, remains of red wax seal with strong but imperfect impression, folds, slightly stained and creased, 112 x 280mm., Burton-on-Trent, after Michaelmas [29th September], 1402.

Hammer Price: £150

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133 Burton-on-Trent.- Charter, Margaret daughter of Henry fflyth of Burton-on-Trent gift to Robert fflyth of Burton, two buildings and one acre of plough in the to

Lot 133

Burton-on-Trent.- Charter, Margaret daughter of Henry fflyth of Burton-on-Trent gift to Robert fflyth of Burton, two buildings and one acre of plough in the town and fields of Burton, witnesses: William de Stapelhult [Stapenhill] and others, 12 lines, worn but intact wax seal, one or two small wormholes, 130 x 300mm., Burton, after 15 August 1350; and another conjoined charter, by Henry fflyght disposing of land, 10 lines, worn but intact wax seal, 100 x 242mm., 1346 § Henry Huntebache of Keght, grant to William of Inbleye of Burton-on-Trent, 3 acres in the field of Keght, and 1 acre lying in "le Brocho" near the land of Robert fflyght, witnesses: William de Hokton of Burton-on-Trent, John Skynn de Ead, John Saddeler de Ead and others,14 lines, fine red wax seal with "IHC" monogram, folds, slightly stained and creased, 120 x 256mm.,1423; and another document relating to the fflyght family and property in Burton, 8 lines, 81 x 342mm., 1442, all manuscripts in Latin, on vellum, folds, browned, all but the first creased, v.s., v.d. (4).

Hammer Price: £450

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134 Heraldry.- Erdeswick (Sampson, of Sandon, Cheshire, antiquary, c. 1538-1603) Pedigree of the Cholmondeley family, autograph manuscript, 19th century dark blue

Lot 134

Heraldry.- Erdeswick (Sampson, of Sandon, Cheshire, antiquary, c. 1538-1603) Pedigree of the Cholmondeley family, autograph manuscript, 19th century dark blue velvet over thick wooden boards, corners rubbed, velvet fading, joints splitting, spine worn, g.e., folio, 1597-1694.

Hammer Price: £4,800

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135 Carr (Robert, Earl of Somerset and Baron Brancepeth, favourite of James I, 1585/6?-1645).- Sanderson (Henry, Constable of Brancepeth Castle, Durham, c. 1555- c

Lot 135

Carr (Robert, Earl of Somerset and Baron Brancepeth, favourite of James I, 1585/6?-1645).- Sanderson (Henry, Constable of Brancepeth Castle, Durham, c. 1555- c. 1615) Letter to "Mr Basill", ½p. with conjugate blank and address panel, 200 x 157mm., 1613; and 7 others, v.s., v.d. (8).

Estimate: £200 - 300

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136 Origins of the Civil War.- Davys (John), An Argument uppon the Question of Impositions devided into sundry Chapters, By Sr John Davye, manuscript, c. 400pp., r

Lot 136

Origins of the Civil War.- Davys (John), An Argument uppon the Question of Impositions devided into sundry Chapters, By Sr John Davye, manuscript, c. 400pp., ruled in red, small tear in one margin, 1f. loose, dampstaining affecting ff. towards end, contemporary ink original reversed calf, slightly marked, gilt leather label on spine, sm. folio, 1632.

Hammer Price: £1,200

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137 Broadside.- , It is this day Ordered upon the question...that if any Persons Whatsoever, shall come to the lodgings of any member of this House and there doe s

Lot 137

Broadside.- , It is this day Ordered upon the question...that if any Persons Whatsoever, shall come to the lodgings of any member of this House and there doe seale the trunkes, doores or papers of any members of this House..., 1641.

Hammer Price: £280

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138 Broadside.- To the Right Honorable Will: Lenthal Speaker to the Parliament. By him to be communicated to the members sitting at Westminster, 1659.

Lot 138

Broadside.- To the Right Honorable Will: Lenthal Speaker to the Parliament. By him to be communicated to the members sitting at Westminster, 1659.

Estimate: £300 - 400

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139 Ephemera.- [Theatre Broadside]. For the Benefit of Miss Scott Evans. Royal Amphitheatre. Westminster Bridge... A New Ballet... by Mons. Joubert... called The

Lot 139

Ephemera.- [Theatre Broadside]. For the Benefit of Miss Scott Evans. Royal Amphitheatre. Westminster Bridge... A New Ballet... by Mons. Joubert... called The Miller, 265 x 215mm., 1802; and a quantity of other ephemera, 18th & 19th centuries, v.s., v.d. (qty).

Hammer Price: £200

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140 Gwyn (Nell) Receipt issued in the name of "Ellen Gwin" by her steward Thomas Groundes, D.s. "Samuell Horwood", manuscript, 7 lines, cut dow

Lot 140

Gwyn (Nell) Receipt issued in the name of "Ellen Gwin" by her steward Thomas Groundes, D.s. "Samuell Horwood", manuscript, 7 lines, cut down from a larger sheet, 2 corners torn not affecting text, small hole between lines, laid down and tipped-in on card, browned, 115 x 189mm., 9th March 1674/5.

Estimate: £400 - 600

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