Douglas ANTIQUE AUCTION
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AT 6PM
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Route 5
South Deerfield, MA

Bruyn, Cornelius de. TRAVELS IN MUSCOVY, PERSIA, AND PART OF THE EAST-INDIES, CONTAINING AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF WHATEVER IS MOST REMARKABLE IN THOSE COUNTRIES. In 2 Volumes. (London: for Bettesworth and Hitch, 1737). Folio, leather, both volumes signed on the title by (Sir) Thomas Abney [1690-1750], Barrister & Justice. A profusion of maps, text engravings, plates (double-paged and folding-out), etc. First English Edition. ESTC T-10676.
PERSIAN ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT. Al-Zamakhshari (attributed to). BOOK OF THE GOLDEN NECKLACE. (Np, nd). Small 4to, black Niger morocco worn, numerous decorative overlays in gilt, red and blue, fold-over flap intact, inside covers with similar decorative elements, the front endpaper with blindstamp and label of H. Monif, 640 Madison Ave, 210 leaves, the text in nastaliq calligraphic characters, black ink, 3 columns, numerous fine illustrations, some with minor soil, wear, or old repairs.
CHIROMANCY. Paride da Ceresara (also known as Patricio Tricasso) [1466-1532].
EPITOMA CHYROMANTICO.. NELQUALE SI CONTIENE TUTTE LE OPERE PER ESSO TRICASSIO IN QUESTA SCIENTIA COMPOSTE, CON ASSAI FIGURE & DECLARATIONI ADIUNTE. (In Vinegia [Venice], 1535). 12mo, vellum, 128, [I], xvi pp. With 78 numbered woodcut text illustrations. Bookplate of Harrison Gray Otis 3d, 41 Mount Vernon St, Boston, dated 1875.
FURNITURE – Chippendale chest on chest, blanket chests, Sheraton stands, Sheraton and Hepplewhite card tables, Warren Chair Co. bow back and writing arm Windsor chairs, German Bukenberger Mobel, Model 345 mid-20th century wall unit, and more.
ART/ PRINTS – Ernest David Roth, Fritz Eichenberg, Frederick D. Somers, Rolf Lund, Paul Wanchak, Mario Avati, Thomas Willoughby Nason, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Hank Laventhol, Norman Stevens, Georges Vial, Manfred Imger, and more.
BOOKS – Persian Illuminated Manuscript Attributed To Al- Zamakhshari (210 leaves)., Chiromancy. Paride Da Ceresara (Also Known As Patricio Tricasso) [1466-1532]., Bruyn, Cornelius De. Travels In Muscovy, Persia, And Part Of The East-Indies, Containing An Accurate Description Of Whatever Is Most Remarkable In Those Countries and more.
STERLING – Georg Jensen “Pyramid” 3 pc tea set. Examples by Tiffany & Co., Black Starr & Frost, Reed & Barton, Barbour Silver Co., International Silver Co., Baldwin Miller Co., Randahl, 65 pcs. Lunt “Modern Victorian”, 52 pcs. Lunt “Mignonette”, and more.
MILITARY – Civil War: clerk’s diary of the Battle of Baton Rouge, sword and belt, uniform, and books; trade axes, bowie knives, daggers, WWII items, and more.
ACCESSORIES – Meissen tea set, Young & Constantin glass vases, 58 pc. Royal Jackson dinner service, 50 pc. Copeland Spode “Wicker Lane”, Waterford, maps, quilts, oriental rugs, china clock, cut glass, dolls, stamps.
JEWELRY – diamond and amethyst ring, pendant, and bracelet, diamond rings, gold chains, watches, and more.
413-665-2877   MA Lic. #AU271
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