Three (3) Southern Maps, including two (2) Antonio Zatta 1778, one (1) South Carolina 1796. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) Antonio Zatta (Italian, fl. 1757-1797) maps of Virginia, Maryland, and the Carolinas, plus the Mississippi River region including what is now western Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas. All hand-colored, on laid watermarked paper, from Raynal's "Le […]
Lot 633: 6 mid-19th C. Maps incl. TN & KY Map
Group of six (6) mid-19th century maps. 1st item: MAP OF TENNESSEE AND KENTUCKY by G.W. Boynton & Co., showing railroads and canals. 9 3/4" x 12 5/8". 2nd item: MIDDLE STATES map engraved by J. T. Hammond showing parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. 19" H x 12" W sheet. 3rd […]
Lot 631: Tennassee E. Low / Payne Map 1810
"A Map of the Tennassee [sic] Government from the latest Surveys 1810" by John Payne, published by E. Low, New York, 1810. From "The New and Complete American Encyclopaedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences". Copper plate engraving of early Tennessee featuring early towns and roads, including Knoxville, Nashville, and "Clerksville" (Clarksville), Native American […]
Lot 630: 5 American Maps c. 1795: Carey, Lewis
Five (5) 18th century Maps by Samuel Lewis: Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, from The General Atlas for Careyâs Edition of Guthrieâs Geography Improved. Note: The General Atlas for Carey's Edition of Guthrie's Geography included sixteen maps of the American States. These maps, plus five others, were issued under the title American […]
Lot 628: 2 Ship Hull Models and a Compass
Three (3) ship related items, including a Jackson & Sharp builder's half model ship hull and a gimballed compass. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) wooden bifurcated builder's half model ship hulls mounted on wooden panels. One (1) with "C. Bement" painted on stern. DESIGNED BY JACKSON & SHARP Co. WIL. DEL. painted right side of panel. […]
Lot 626: Wilfrid C. Beauquesne O/C Battle Scene
Wilfrid Constant Beauquesne (French, 1847-1914) oil on canvas painting, battle scene depicting armies clashing violently on horseback, with horses and supplies strewn on the ground and a cloudy sky overhead. Signed lower right. Molded giltwood frame with artist's name engraved on small brass plaque lower center. Sight – 17" H x 25" W. Framed – […]
Lot 627: Portrait of a Man with Memento Mori and Wm. III medallions
Continental School, 18th century, oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman wearing a robe with ornate trim, cross, and several medallions, including two portrait medals depicting the profile of William III and one with Memento Mori in a jeweled star. The subject is depicted seated in a red chair against a red draped backdrop and […]
Lot 625: W.C. Beauquesne O/B, Soldier Painting
Wilfrid Constant Beauquesne (French, 1847-1913) oil on board military painting depicting a soldier stationed in a trench, peering towards a city in the distance. Signed lower left and dated "1891". Housed in a geometric inlaid wood frame with corner blocks and gilt rabbet edge. Sight – 16" H x 12" W. Framed – 21 1/8" […]
Lot 623: Collection of Nashville Civil War Newspapers, Jan-Feb to Sept-Dec 1864
Collection of Nashville Daily Press and The Daily Press newspapers, dated from January 1-February 6 to September 2-December 31, 1864, each comprised of two (2) double sided pages. Features coverage of the Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864, in Franklin, Tennessee, the Battle of Nashville, fought on December 10-19, 1864, in Nashville, Tennessee, […]
Lot 624: 3 Civil War Books, incl. Henry County Command
Three (3) Civil War books. 1st item: Lieut. Edwin H. Rennolds, Company "K" Fifth Tennessee Infantry, A HISTORY OF THE HENRY COUNTY COMMANDS WHICH SERVED IN THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY INCLUDING ROSTERS OF THE VARIOUS COMPANIES ENLISTED IN HENRY COUNTY TENN. Jacksonville, Florida: Sun Publishing Company, 1904. 301 pp. Contains illustrations and histories of Confederate […]