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Price: $8,250.99
Publisher: CALCUTTA INDIA ASIAN SUBCONTINENT MADRAS, 1781
Seller ID: 0001907
Condition: Good+
On offer is an original, significant manuscript relic of British colonial history, 18th Century global trade and commerce and one English man's climb up the corporate ladder within one of the most powerful corporate entities in British history being a 1781 through 1786 letters copy book [titled "COPY BOOK - EUROPE LETTERS"] of the East India Company handwritten by Thomas Henry Davies [1751-1792]. Approximately 350 pages of letters written by Davies and a secretary, no doubt, the copy book allows for a remarkable historic opportunity to witness the record of correspondence in these lett... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $955.99
Publisher: France, 1788
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: N00TP133
Condition: Very Good
On offer is a super 20 page manuscript treatise, dated 1788, on tetanus and its treatment. This essay is a commentary on the works written by Jean Barthélemy Dazille, (1732-1812), famed doctor of tropical medicine whose 'Observations générales sur les maladies des climats chauds', being his distinguished work while doctor of the King in Saint-Domingue, Port-au-Prince, Haïti. He is also the author of a treatise on the 'Observations of Negroes diseases'. Dazille 'was a pioneer in the study of the health conditions and diseases of black slaves in the Americas, perhaps the first of its kind', ... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $1,185.99
Publisher: Germany, 1730
Seller ID: 000778
Condition: Good
On offer is a superb circa 1730 handwritten manuscript military orders titled "Unterrichtsplan der General-inspection des Jägercorps un der ersten Escadron Cavallerie" outlining the program of a planned visitation of a un-named German prince to the cavalry military unit. A complete set of maneuvers had been scheduled for the celebration and this manuscript describes in detail the program for the Prince. The program contains for example: maneuver of the cavalry and Jäger-corps, defense and counter-tactics, several attack tactics, different strategic actions, how to combat the enemy, l... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $945.99
Publisher: Reims, France, 1754
Seller ID: 00TP127
Condition: Good+
On offer is an accounting summary for a ten year period being 1754 through 1763 for an unidentified hospital supply company. While the clients and the company are unnamed the document was part of a file from the Sir Thomas Phillipps collection relating to Hotel Dieu and the Hopital Incurables. G+. View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $1,245.99
Publisher: FRANCE,
Seller ID: 00MV631
Condition: Very Good+
On offer is an interesting handwritten manuscript document beginning "Discussions sur les exemptions Reguliers" and other chapters " Accusations Contre L'Assemble 1650" et al. Circa early 1700s report is a history of the various assemblies over the 17th century appearing to start in 1605 at the end of Clement VIII's reign or soon after his death through to the late 1600s. Of particular note to collector's and students of Catholic history will be the detailed lists of scholars and clerics and the various questions, exemptions discussed by the attendees. This 58 page document is ... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $245.99
Publisher: DIJON FRANCE, 1793
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 00JT58B
Condition: Very Good+
On offer is a small French Revolutionary document calling a citizen up for active duty in the National Guard. This 4 x 5 inch printed document is mounted on board with a small fault to the bottom right corner not affecting the document. Manuscript entries include the name of the citizen, the dates to show up for service and it is signed but illegible. Some stains, perhaps old thumbprints to the front of the document, otherwise G+. View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $759.99
Publisher: PARIS LYON FRANCE, 1786
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 000944
Condition: Good
On offer is an interesting enigmatic 1786 handwritten manuscript economic portrait titled "Naissance de George & Mort de Benjamin Reverdun" being what appears to be a financial breakdown and accounting table of expenses of a late 18th Century noble French family divided for Monsieur, his [business, travel to and from Paris, Lyon] and for Madame, her "domestiques, blanchissage, pain, vin, viande, boisson" etc. etc. and also "menus plaisirs: journal, comedie, musique…" etc., etc. This is written on heavy paper with some losses of a few letters on the upper corners. A ve... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $3,255.99
Publisher: France, 1740
Seller ID: 0001089
Condition: Very Good
On offer is a superb original French handwritten manuscript titled "Traite de fortification" circa 1740 bound in contemporary limp vellum. In a fine calligraphic hand this book, probably an officer's vade mecum details the epitome of military theory and practice of the era as evidenced by the authors referenced in the manuscript with the greatest frequency being Blondel (1618-1686) and the Comte de Pagan (1604 - 1665). The inclusion of the latter is particularly interesting because the Comte de Pagan is often thought of more as a theoretician than as a practical planner. This also help... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $1,255.99
Publisher: France, 1783
Seller ID: 00JT91
Condition: Very Good
On offer is an intriguing, original manuscript transcript dated 1783 during the reign of Louis XVI of what appears to be a prosecutorial interrogation taking place over a number of days involving the theft of money. Nine [9] tightly written pages and sometimes written in excitement make for an mysterious pre Revolution document. Overall VG. View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED
Price: $12,855.99
Publisher: 1750
Seller ID: 0001419
Condition: Very Good
On offer is a superb, original 18th Century Latin, and some Greek, manuscript book of over 328+ hand-numbered and some unnumbered leaves of handwritten writings being a treasure trove of ancient medical and alchemy lore and history epitomizing the state of post Renaissance sciences, the book includes various charts, indices, remedies, tinctures, other pharmacological and chemical recipes, alchemy, observations, treatments and astrological notes. Circa 1730 to 1750s, as evidenced by the marbelized end papers and separator pages in this premium 6.25 x 5.5 x 2 inch oblong leather bound clasp en... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED CLERK FOR DUBLIN TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
Price: $325.99
Publisher: Pennsylvania, 1795
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 0MV1531
Condition: Good+
Dublin Township, Pennsylvania, term 1795. Bedford County, although not mentioned. Approx. 7 x 5-1/4 in. Reads: Bastard Children born none / Deer kild out of season none / Negro or molatto slaves none / retailers of liquor....etc. View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED DOCTOR OR MEDICAL STUDENT
Price: $259.99
Publisher: France,
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 00TP01
Condition: Fine
PRECIS DOCUMENT REVIEWING OR WRITING UPON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. From the estate of the world renowned bibliophile and antiquary, Sir Thomas Phillipps. THE ITEM: Undated and unsigned, though most certainly late 18th century early 19th century given the other dated documents in the file, in this precis, the author expounds on the nervous system. I am not quite sure if this is an essay by a medical student or a precis written by a doctor though it does appear pretty advanced writings for a student, though I could be wrong. Certainly this document is worthy of more research. Biographical Notes: SIR ... View more info
By: UNIDENTIFIED DOCTOR OR MEDICAL STUDENT
Price: $169.99
Publisher: France, 1799
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 00TP99
Condition: Good+
Small handwritten recipe for a glue to hold porcelain together. Blending lead, oils, paper and flour. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS (1792-1872). Born in 1792, Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper, including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants and the entire inventories of booksellers. "I wish to have one copy of every book in the world," he declared to a friend. He very nearly succeeded. His collection ultimately grew to more than 100,000 books and at least 60,000 manuscripts. ... View more info
Price: $399.99
Publisher: Paris,
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 00TP73
Condition: Good+
Handwritten over four pages, not easily read, undated but assuredly mid-18th century as are other documents in this very same file, the author writes of his understanding of the lymphatic system and swollen glands all in the first person. Very interesting but requiring further research. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS (1792-1872). Born in 1792, Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper, including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants and the entire inventories of booksellers. "I wish to hav... View more info
By: UNKNOWN
Price: $459.99
Publisher: France,
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 0TP82B
Condition: Very Good+
Beautifully penned manuscript medicinal recipe for Eau Divine, presented poetically as a cure or remedy against fevers, vomiting, sweating, common colds, diarrhoea, fainting spells etc.. Undated and unsigned but most certainly a mid to late 18th century item. 3pp. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS (1792-1872). Born in 1792, Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper, including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants and the entire inventories of booksellers. "I wish to have one copy of every boo... View more info
By: UNKNOWN
Price: $125.99
Publisher: France,
Inscription: Autograph
Seller ID: 00TP76
Condition: Very Good+
Undated, unsigned, late 18th century small note, while nicely penned, full of spelling errors, most likely written by a woman, giving various instructions on how to clean out hard stains using this specific "water" being a blend of detergent and a soapy-like cologne. Very interesting for someone studying late 18th century women's studies. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS (1792-1872). Born in 1792, Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper, including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants ... View more info
By: UNKNOWN
Price: $2,059.99
Publisher: Fremersheim, Germany, 1734
Seller ID: 000477
Condition: Very Good
On offer: ORIGINAL CONTRACT TO BORROW MONEY FROM A JEWISH MONEYLENDER IN 1734 as such VERY RARE loan agreement (debt-letter) for money provided by a Jew, "David von Büdesheim" in 1734. Very Fine Judaica, manuscript in ink on thick paper from Germany. Folio double leaf, all 4 pages written: Page 1: loan contract between Christoph Schröder (and wife) and "Schutz Juden David von Büdesheim", Page 2: condition and terms for repayment, Page 3: court confirmation with witnesses-repayment has to be made until 1735, page 4: hebrew notes probably made by the lender. Manuscript is date... View more info
By: UNKNOWN
Price: $1,245.99
Publisher: Europe, 1800
Seller ID: 000674
Condition: Good+
On offer is a sensational late 18th, early 19th century manuscript book where the unidentified author writes a thirteen page treatise on the subject of heraldry, Coats of arms wherein by way of example he illustrates and lists the most important European Royal Houses shields. A beautiful manuscript joined with a short three page manuscript about the Japanese varnishing methods and process. Seventy-one blank pages separate the two subjects in this 9cm x 14.5 cm. worn hard vellum binding slightly detached from the body of the book, internal is in good+ condition.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" ... View more info
By: UNKNOWN
Price: $1,285.99
Publisher: Paris FRANCE, 1754
Seller ID: 00TP128
Condition: Good+
On offer is an accounting report for l'Hopital des Incurables in Paris France covering the years 1754 to 1763. This folio of two 23" x 19" folded sheets is a complete and detailed accounting of expenses, receivables etc for a ten year period. Beautiful penned final audit of the hospital's accounting. Folded twice into a quarter size, the documents are in good+ shape with some framing to the facing pages and some minor splits to some of the folds. Interior pages are super. Provenance: The collection of SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS (1792-1872). Born in 1792, Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood ... View more info
By: UNKNOWN
Price: $4,595.99
Publisher: Italy,
Seller ID: 000828
Condition: Good+
On offer is a fine, early [circa 1750] Italian medical manuscript on pathology - EPITOME PATOLOGIE. This is a beautifully written, in one hand, though some margin notes scattered throughout but not a lot. Very comprehensive detailing of the art of pathology for the times with many, many subject headings in this 260+ pp tightly written script. Among the chapter titles are: de Forma Morborum; Tomanscini Observationes; Forma Morbosa; Pulsuum qualitates abnormes; Secretionis; Physiologia Systematis; De generatione Morbosa; Ethiologia; etc. etc. Bound in original Italian calf backed boards. 10.6 x ... View more info
