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The subject matter depicts a military scene with soldiers, some on horseback, returning from battle, displaying a somber mood with injured or weary figures. The period is likely 19th century, given the military uniforms and the context of the Battle of Inkerman. Visually, it is a monochrome print with a strong narrative focus on the human toll of war, framed in a simple black frame.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.845Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":17693,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17694/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17694/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique aquatint engraving white-chapel | inscribed \"white-chapel 190\" and signed in plate | matted and framed under glass | approx. dimensions: 23.5\" h x 19.5\" w."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"antique aquatint engraving entitled white-chapel"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17694/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an antique aquatint engraving titled \"White-Chapel.\" The subject is a bustling street scene at night, illuminated by a prominent streetlamp, with a crowd gathered outside a building that appears to be a church or public hall, indicated by a \"SERVICE 8-15 P.M.\" sign. The print likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century, given the \"antique\" description and the depiction of gaslight and period attire. Notable visual features include the detailed rendering of figures, architectural elements, and the interplay of light and shadow.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.846Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17694,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17695/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17695/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17695/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17695/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17695/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"19th c. english engraving watch house, st. mary le bone after thomas rowlandson (british, 1756-1827) and augustus charles pugin (french, active great britain, ca. 1762-1832), 1809 | published: london: r. ackermann, 1809 - \"london pub. sept 1st 1809 - r. ackerman's repository of arts 101 strand\" | etched / aquatint by john bluck (british, 1791-1832) | plate 91: interior view; watchmen assembling for their nocturnal rounds, wearing heavy brown coats, black caps, holding lanterns; illustration to the 'microcosm of london' 1809 in ackermann's repository of arts, an illustrated british periodical | professionally matted and framed under glass | approx. dimensions: | references: adams 1983 / london illustrated 1604-1850: a survey and index of topographical books and their plates; abbey scenery / scenery of great britain & ireland in aquatint & lithography from the library of j.r.abbey."},"estimateMax":350,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"19th c. eng. engraving watch house, st mary le bone"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17695/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century English engraving titled \"Watch House, St Mary le Bone.\" The subject matter is an interior scene depicting numerous figures gathered in what appears to be a watch house or similar public building, possibly a station or lock-up, with some figures carrying lanterns. The print is colored, showing muted tones predominantly in blues, browns, and greens. It is framed with a light mat and a gold-colored frame, presenting a historical glimpse into urban life or law enforcement during the period.","soldPrice":45,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.848Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $350","currency":"USD","id":17695,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17696/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17696/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"highly collectible original 19th century fox hunting engraving after francis calcraft turner (british, b. ca. 1782\u20131846) from series moore's tally ho! to the sports, plate #3 | inscribed at lower margin \"the noble tips. tipperary glory - the marquis at home\" \"published by kind permission of the most noble marquis of waterford by his lordships obedient servant j w moore\" | engraved by g. hunt & j.r. mackerel | published: london: j.w. moore, february 12th 1853 | matted and framed under glass | approx. dimensions: 24\" h x 31.5\" w."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"19th c. fox hunting engraving moore's tally ho!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17696/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century fox hunting engraving titled \"Moore's Tally Ho!\" The scene depicts a vibrant fox hunt in progress, with multiple riders on horseback, red-coated hunters, and hounds traversing a green, undulating landscape. The print is colored, featuring blues, greens, and reds, indicating a lively outdoor sporting event. The engraving captures a dynamic moment, possibly depicting a specific event like \"Tipperary Glory and The Marquis at Home.\" It is presented within a dark wooden frame.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.849Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17696,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17697/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17697/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17697/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17697/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17697/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17697/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"large colored aquatint engraving punchestown. conyngham cup 1872. the finish. after john sturgess (1840 - 1908), engraved by edward gilbert hester (british, 1843-1903) | full title/inscription: punchestown. conyncham cup 1872. the finish. dedicated to the most noble. the marquis of drogheda | framed under glass | approx. size: 38.5\" w x 26.5\" h"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"aquatint punchestown conyngham cup 1872"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17697/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an aquatint engraving titled \"Punchestown Conyngham Cup 1872.\" The subject is a horse race, with several jockeys and horses intensely competing on a track in front of a grandstand filled with spectators. The background features rolling hills under a cloudy sky. The print is colored, primarily using greens for the landscape, blues for the sky, and browns for the track and horses, capturing a specific sporting event from 1872. It is housed in a dark, ornate frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.850Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17697,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"buyoutPrice":1200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17869/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"henry alken (1785-1851)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"lot of 4 original aquatint (hand-colored) engravings - sporting engravings by henry alken (1785-1851) | from the the national sports of great britain series engraved by john heaviside clark (c. 1771-1863) | published: london: thomas mclean, jan. 1, 1820 | titles: wild fowl shooting; salmon fishing, bear baiting, and a match at the badger | ea. approx. 14\" w x 11\" h \n  \n henry thomas alken (12 october 1785 \u2013 7 april 1851) was an english painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. his most prolific period of painting and drawing occurred between 1816 and 1831."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"lot of 4 original henry alken aquatints national sports of great britain, 1820"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17869/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features four original aquatints by Henry Alken from the \"National Sports of Great Britain\" series, dated 1820. These are fine art prints depicting various sporting activities. Subjects include \"Wild Fowl Shooting,\" showing hunters with dogs in a waterside landscape; \"A Master of the Hounds,\" portraying figures with hunting dogs; \"Salmon Fishing,\" depicting anglers in a rugged river landscape; and \"Bear Baiting,\" showing men with dogs engaging a bear in an enclosed space. The aquatints are colored, showcasing vibrant hues characteristic of early 19th-century sporting art, and are notable for their detailed rendering of action and natural settings.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.852Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500","currency":"USD","id":17869,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17856/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17856/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17856/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17856/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17856/005/005.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"joseph caraud (1821-1905)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare antique line engraving entitled lovis xvi la forge du de palais versailles [lovis xvi at the forge of the palace of versailles] after joseph caraud (1821-1905) [l/l - peint par j. caraud]; engraved by joel (john) ballin [l/r - gravé par ballin] | depicts french king louis xvi at the forge at the palace of versailles; the king stands by the window, at left, and is working on a key; his jacket and hat lie on an armchair behind him; and in the background, a blacksmith (presumably the king's blacksmith named gamin) feeds the fire; anvil at right. louis xvi was an amateur blacksmith | published: paris: goupil / knoedler & co, 1867. \n  \n literature \n https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/p_1870-1210-279 \n provenance \n stan henkels, collection of engraved portraits, philadelphia, pa, november 1915, 703 \n notes \n louis xvi had only two interests, hunting and amateur blacksmithing. a small forge was installed above his private library to indulge the king in his pursuit of this particular hobby. here there were two anvils and every tool that could possibly be needed was available. as it happened, locks were of a particular interest to louis. the room was filled with all kinds of locks: common locks, hidden locks and elaborately gilded locks. the château's blacksmith by the name of gamin was employed to teach the king all he knew. see http://thisisversaillesmadame.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-king-at-forge.html"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"30","title":{"en":"rare antique engraving lovis xvi la forge du de palais versailles [louis xvi at the forge at versailles]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17856/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare antique engraving titled 'Louis XVI at the Forge at Versailles' (Lovis XVI La Forge du de Palais Versailles). The print depicts King Louis XVI engaged in blacksmithing, a known hobby of the monarch, within a workshop setting. It is a historical genre print, likely a copper or steel engraving, from the pre-French Revolution period or soon after. The image details the King in period attire working at an anvil, with another man operating a bellows at a forge in the background, surrounded by various tools of the trade.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.853Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400","currency":"USD","id":17856,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":600,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17857/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17857/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17857/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17857/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17857/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17857/006/006.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"christian schussele (american, 1824 - 1879)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"original 19th c. mezzotint engraving entitled washington and his family after paiting by christian schussele (american, 1824 - 1879) | engraved by william sartain, philadelphia - lower left margin: original painting by g. schussele, philadelphia; lower right margin inscribed: proof printed by irwin & sartain philadelphia | published: philadelphia: bradley & co, publishers, 1864 | depicts george and martha washington sitting at a table with george washington parke custis and nelly custis standing to the right and left of george, and william lee entering on the far right. on the table is a map showing the plan for the city of washington at the confluence of the \"potomac\" and \"eastern branch\" rivers."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"antique engraving washington and his family christian schussele"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17857/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an antique engraving depicting 'Washington and His Family' by Christian Schussele. The print is a portrait genre piece, portraying George Washington seated with Martha Washington, two children, and another adult male in the background. It is a historical American print, likely from the 19th century, rendered in a detailed, academic style. George Washington is shown holding a rolled map, possibly indicating his military or leadership roles, surrounded by family members in an interior setting.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.854Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800","currency":"USD","id":17857,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17698/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17698/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17698/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17698/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17698/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17698/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17698/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"deluxe edition louvre paris from series great museums of the world, by carlo ludovico ragghianti (editor), deluxe edition | published: new york: newsweek, inc. and arnoldo mondadori editore, 1981 | hard back with dust jacket; cloth bound with gold gilt lettering and decoration; 171 pages, index to illustrations, index of names, general index; profusely illustrated | approx. size: 11.5\" h x 9.25\" w | excellent like new condition."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"dlx ed louvre paris from series: great museums world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17698/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a deluxe edition book titled \"Louvre Paris,\" part of the \"Great Museums of the World\" series. The book's subject is the Louvre Museum in Paris, likely detailing its collections and history. The cover features a detail of a classical painting, possibly a Caravaggio, depicting a young man in period attire. The book is written in English and appears to be a well-illustrated art historical publication.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.855Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17698,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17699/011/011.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition french art treasures at the hermitage splendid masterpieces, new discoveries albert kostenevich | published by harry n abrams inc, boston, massachusetts, 1999 | hardback with dust cover; 470pp. including index; 476 illustrations, 433 plates in full color | approx. size: 12\" h x 10.25\" w | excellent as new condition."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"68","title":{"en":"1st ed fr art treasures hermitage splendid masterpieces"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17699/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"French Art Treasures at the Hermitage: Splendid Masterpieces, New Discoveries\" by Albert Kostenevich. The book focuses on French art held within the Hermitage Museum collection. The cover features a collage of various artworks, including paintings, within a museum setting, suggesting it is richly illustrated. The publication is in English and serves as an art history reference.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.856Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17699,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17700/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of m. and m. karolik collection of american watercolors & drawings 1800-1875, complete in 2 volumes | published: boston: museum of fine arts, boston, 1962 | hardback cloth gold gilt cover / spine | vol. i: 337 pages, vol. ii: 352 over 425 illustration, 1465 works represented, each annotated. foreword by perry t. rathbone. introduction by henry t. rossiter. summary of the karolik collections by maxim karolik. | detailed indices and appendixes / bibliographies listing known artists represented, known sitters, places represented, and subjects presented. an outstanding contribution to the field of nineteenth-century art, and indispensable as a reference work | approx. size: 10\" h x 9\" w | excellent condition, minor scuffs lower spine, otherwise in like new condition."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"1st ed 2v. m & m karolik coll amer watercolors/drawings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17700/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition, two-volume set titled \"M. & M. Karolik Collection of American Water Colors & Drawings 1800-1875.\" The books document a significant collection of American watercolors and drawings from the period of 1800 to 1875. The volumes have a classical aesthetic with light-colored covers and brown spines. 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The books show significant signs of wear and age, characteristic of early publications.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.700Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17756,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"buyoutPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17860/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17860/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17860/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17860/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17860/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17860/006/006.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"james christie whyte, esq."},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition 2 volume set of history of the british turf by james christie whyte, esq. | complete in 2 volumes | published: london: henry colburn, publishers, 1840 | hardback, bound in matching full leather, elaborate gold gilt decoration and lettering to spine and covers, spine with raised bands, embossed borders to covers, all gold gilt pages edges | approx. size: ea. 8.75\" h x 6\" w. \n \n \n \n full title: history of the british turf, from the earliest period to the present day | dedication by the author \"to the noblemen and gentlemen, the members of the jockey club at newmarket, \" london, july 1840 | subject: horses, horse-racing, history of the horse, horse pedigrees. \n \n \n provenance: each volume has a bookplate for henry & louise yeiser, a prominent cincinnati family. henry c. yeiser, jr. and wife, louise f. yeiser, was formerly louise fleischmann (b. 1895)], daughter of julius augustus fleischmann, mayor of cincinnati from 1900\u20131905; and mother, lilly ackerland fleischmann, the heir of the famous fleischman yeast company, which merged with standard brands [jp morgan] in 1929. louise married henry c. yeiser, jr. in 1916 [divorced in 1936], and married benjamin e. tate in august 1936. henry yeiser was founder and owner of globe-wernicke co."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"209","title":{"en":"2v. first ed. history of the british turf, james christie whyte, 1840 - horses, horse racing"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17860/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a first edition, two-volume set of 'History of the British Turf' by James Christie Whyte, published in 1840. 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Each volume is clearly marked with its title, author, and volume number on the spine, showcasing an attractive and well-preserved appearance despite their age.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.701Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000","currency":"USD","id":17860,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17757/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17757/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17757/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17757/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first ed. the romance of heraldry by c. wilfred scott-giles | published: london: j.m. dent & sons, limited, 1929 | hardcover cloth with gold gilt decoration and lettering to cover and spine | 259 illustrations by the author, 234 pages | approx. size 4to."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"214","title":{"en":"the romance of heraldry by c. wilfred scott-giles"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17757/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a book titled 'The Romance of Heraldry' by C. 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This book is a specialized publication focused on genealogy and heraldry, making it a valuable resource for historical research in these fields. The book features a red hardcover binding with gold lettering and decorative horizontal bands on the spine, which clearly displays the title, author's initials \"J. J. HOWARD,\" volume number, series, and the publication year 1888 by \"MITCHELL & HUGHES.\"","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.704Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250","currency":"USD","id":17852,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17840/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17840/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17840/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17840/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique first edition / first printing of the rise of the dutch kingdom 1795-1813: a short account of the early development of the modern kingdom of the netherlands - by hendrik willem van loon | published: garden city: doubleday, page & company, 1915 | hardcover, red cloth boards, illustrated with black and white plates, 279 pages | approx. size: 8.75\" h x 6.25\" w | bookplate mild toning, otherwise excellent antique condition."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"221","title":{"en":"antique first ed. the rise of the dutch kingdom by hendrik willem van loon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17840/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is an antique first edition book titled \"The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom\" by Hendrik Willem Van Loon. The book features a vibrant red hardcover binding. The front cover is adorned with a decorative gold emblem, which appears to be the Dutch coat of arms, featuring a lion rampant and the motto \"JE MAINTIENDRAI.\" This historical text likely details the origins and development of the Dutch state. Its first edition status makes it a collectible item for enthusiasts of historical texts and Dutch history.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:50.705Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100","currency":"USD","id":17840,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17758/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique 2 volume set of democracy in america by alexis de tocqueville (1805-1859) (author), hon. john t. morgan (contributor), hon. john j. ingalls (contributor); translated by henry reeve (1813-1895) | revised edition - published: london: the colonial press, 1900 | hardbound in cloth boards with gold gilt decoration and lettering; illustrated | approx. size: 9.5\" h (24cm)."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"223","title":{"en":"2v. set democracy in america by alex de tocqueville"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17758/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a two-volume set of books titled 'Democracy in America' by Alex de Tocqueville. The set includes Volume I and Volume II, both published by Lamb Publishing Co. These are political science or historical texts. The books are bound in blue cloth with white lettering and feature 'ILLUSTRATED' on the cover, suggesting internal illustrations. 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This comprehensive historical work likely covers various aspects of American history and culture. 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The text is in English, and the visible texture implies a sturdy, practical binding.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:52.289Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300","currency":"USD","id":17878,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17877/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17877/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17877/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17877/004/004.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"theophilus parsons, ll.d. (1797\u20131882)"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"antique 2v. set of the law of contracts by theophilus parsons, ll.d. 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Both volumes are uniformly bound with a light tan or beige cover material. The spines feature distinct rectangular labels: the top portion is purple with the author and title \"Parsons on Contracts,\" while the lower portion is blue with \"Sixth Edition\" and the respective volume number, \"1\" or \"2.\" The visible text is in English. The set exhibits a classic, aged appearance characteristic of antique legal texts.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:52.291Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17877,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"buyoutPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17871/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17871/002/002.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"jesse l. rogers"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"rare antique tennessee law treatise entitled the magistrates' manual and legal adviser - giving the mode of procedure before justices of the peace in tennessee, by jesse l. rogers of knoxville, tenn. | published: nashville, tenn.: marshall & bruce company, 1903 | second revised edition | bound in full leather with gold gilt on red title label to spine, with raised ribs to spine | complete volume with extensive index and forms | approx. size: 6.5\" w x 9.25\" h | a 5th edition [1927] copy is currently selling for $362.00 [biblio]."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"226G","title":{"en":"rare antique tenn. law treatise the magistrates' manual by jesse l. rogers of knoxville, tenn."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17871/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare antique Tennessee law treatise titled \"The Magistrates' Manual and Legal Adviser\" by Jesse L. 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It serves as an important historical document for legal studies, particularly concerning the judicial practices in Tennessee during its period of publication.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:52.292Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500","currency":"USD","id":17871,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"buyoutPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17872/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17872/004/004.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"james madison (1751 \u2013 1836)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first / limited edition of the historic records of the debates in the federal convention of 1787 as reported by james madison - with important kentucky provenance | a numbered limited edition - published: birmingham, alabama: gryphon editions / legal classics library series, 1989 | fully bound in fine calf leather with gold gilt decorations and lettering to all covers and raised banded spine; marbled end pages; all page edges gold gilt; silk ribbon. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n provenance: from the library /estate of the honorable kentucky judge henry meigs ii (1921 - 2014). judge meigs was a prominent judge in franklin county, kentucky, where he was responsible for several important precedent setting decisions (lexington herald-leader co., inc. v. meigs, 660 s.w.2d 658 (ky. 1983)) as well as otgher controversial cases (kentucky state racing comm'n v. fuller, 481 s.w.2d 298 (ky. 1972). see https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kentucky/obituary.aspx?n=henry-meigs&pid=173330370& fhid=4753; https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/2014/12/23/give-someone-christmas/20801487/"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"226M","title":{"en":"first / ltd. ed. records of the debates in the federal convention of 1787 as reported by james madison [ex libris judge henry meigs ii]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17872/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first or limited edition book titled \"Records of the Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 as Reported by James Madison,\" with an ex libris from Judge Henry Meigs II. The book is a historical document, presented in a distinctive blue binding with intricate gilt tooling on the spine and covers, suggesting a special edition or fine binding. The text details the foundational debates of the United States, providing primary source material on the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. It is notable for its historical significance and elegant presentation.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:52.294Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17872,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17873/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17873/002/002.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"oliver wendell holmes, jr. 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It functions as a historical legal treatise or handbook. The book is bound in a light-colored, aged material, possibly vellum or buckram, featuring a red spine label with \"Croswell's Executors and Administrators\" and a blue label beneath indicating \"Hornbook Series.\" The spine is designed with four raised bands and shows considerable wear, reflecting its age as an older legal volume.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:55.096Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17765,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17766/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17766/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17766/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17766/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17766/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare antique first edition entitled law of partnership by william george [george on partnership] | west hornbook series - published: st. paul, minn., west publishing co., 1897 | bound in full leather with red and black labels and gold gilt lettering to raised ribbed spine | handbook of the law of partnership | approx. size: 9.5\" h x 6.25\" w."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"227M","title":{"en":"law of partnership by william george, 1897"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17766/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a legal textbook titled \"Law of Partnership\" by William George, published in 1897. 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The books are bound in dark leather with red and black spine labels featuring gilt lettering for the title and author, and volume numbers \"1\" and \"2.\" The spines exhibit raised bands and are marked \"Theo. Daman\" at the bottom, indicating a binder or publisher. 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Its appearance is characteristic of early American historical or political texts.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:55.104Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17769,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17770/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17770/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17770/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rare 3 volumes of the first edition of state papers and publick documents of the united states, 1815 | three original first edition volumes: volume ii [1797]; volume iii [1797-1801]; volume iv [1809-11] - published: boston: printed and published by t. b. wait and sons, 1815 | ea. volume is complete with all pages: volume ii [1797]: 523 pages; volume iii [1797-1801]: 444 pages + appendix to xxiv + index xxv-xxxv; volume iv [1809-11]: 536 pages + 4+ fold-outs at rear | full title: state papers and publick documents of the united states from the accession of george washington to the presidency, exhibiting a complete view of our foreign relations since that time | ea. volume has been rebound in half leather and marbled boards, with original leather spines, spines intact with previous repairs, spine gilt lettering faded | approx. size: ea. 8.75\" h x 5.5\" w | interiors are complete and unmarked with minor toning, generally in very good antique condition.provenancethe volumes appear to have been initially bought/sold by butterworth's law library (queen's law bookseller), london, england (1818). the volumes later made their way to the united states where they were likely donated to the university club of washington, d.c. (1904f)notesea. volume is blind stamped \"butterworth's law library\" on the copyrights page, as well as embossed on the title page with \"library university club - washington, d.c.\"butterworths was founded in 1818 by henry butterworth (1786\u20131860). he was a pupil at king henry viii school, coventry. after leaving coventry he was apprenticed to and, for some time, worked for his uncle joseph butterworth, the great law bookseller of fleet street. in 1818, however, disagreement between them as to the terms of partnership made henry set up on his own account at the corner of middle temple gate (7 fleet street), where he became the well-known queen's law bookseller. butterworths was acquired and eventually became lexisnexis uk.the university club of washington, dc was founded in 1904 by sixty-six prominent university and college alumni. the first university club president was president william howard taft (then secretary of war), who was an active club member. the club maintains an onsite library - the keefer memorial library - that is supported by member donations."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"230","title":{"en":"state papers and publick documents of the united states"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17770/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item consists of multiple volumes of \"State Papers and Publick Documents of the United States.\" These are historical government publications or collections of state documents. 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The document is an historical manuscript, likely on paper, written in English script from the colonial period. It contains handwritten text detailing legal or property matters, bearing the signature of Jeremiah Moulton. The script is consistent with 18th-century legal documents, providing an authentic artifact related to American colonial history.","soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.677Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400","currency":"USD","id":17861,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":80,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17841/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"frank g. clement"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"tenn. governor frank g. clement signed autographed tennessee governor's card | an official state of tenn. governor's card hand signed in ink \"frank g. clement\" | frank goad clement (june 2, 1920 \u2013 november 4, 1969) was an american lawyer and politician who served as governor of tennessee from 1953 to 1959 and from 1963 to 1967. governor clement is known for numerous civil rights related initiatives including the repeal of the tenn. poll tax in 1953. in 1954, the u.s. supreme court declared state segregation laws unconstitutional in its landmark decision in brown v. board of education. clement ordered state schools to comply with the law. in 1955, clement vetoed a bill that would have maintained segregation in certain tenn. schools. he also rejected a request by the parents school preference committee to use the national guard to prevent integration (as arkansas governor orval faubus had done). in september 1956, he stationed national guard troops in clinton, tennessee, to protect the first black students to attend clinton high school from anti-integration protesters."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"232","title":{"en":"tenn. governor frank g. clement signed autographed tennessee governor's card"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17841/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is an autographed Tennessee Governor's card, signed by Frank G. Clement, who served as Governor of Tennessee. The card features a printed rendition of the Tennessee state seal, marked with \"XVI\" and \"AGRICULTURE COMMERCE 1796.\" Below the seal, \"FRANK G. CLEMENT\" and \"GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE\" are printed, with Clement's signature boldly written across the bottom of the card. 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(december 26, 1907 \u2013 december 5, 1998), sometimes known as simply al gore before the fame of his son, was an american politician who served as a u.s. representative and a u.s. senator for the democratic party from tennessee. he was the father of albert a. gore jr., the 45th vice president of the united states (1993\u20132001). gore was one of only three democratic senators from the former confederate states who did not sign the 1956 southern manifesto opposing integration, the others being senate majority leader lyndon b. johnson of texas (who was not asked to sign), and tennessee's other senator, estes kefauver. south carolina senator j. strom thurmond tried to get gore to sign the southern manifesto, but gore refused. gore voted in favor of the civil rights acts of 1957, 1960, and 1968, as well as the voting rights act of 1965 and the confirmation of thurgood marshall to the u.s. supreme court, but voted against the civil rights act of 1964 and did not vote on the 24th amendment to the u.s. constitution. \n \n \n \n dimensions \n \n \n 8\" w x 10\" h \n \n \n condition report \n \n \n in excellent condition."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"233","title":{"en":"tenn. senator albert gore sr. singed autographed photograph"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17842/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an autographed black-and-white photograph of Albert Gore Sr., identified as a Tennessee Senator. The photograph captures Senator Gore in a formal pose, seated at a desk, with a pen in hand as if in the act of signing a document. His signature is visible at the bottom of the photograph, confirming its authenticity. This is a political memorabilia item, significant for collectors interested in American political history and prominent figures from Tennessee.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.680Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17842,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17843/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"walter mondale"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"vice president walter mondale's signature autograph on official v.p. card | hand signed in ink while vice president, \"walter f mondale\" on large 3\" x 5\" official white house signature card with embossed gold gilt seal of the vice president of the united states [an american eagle displayed holding in his dexter talon an olive branch proper and in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows] | provenance: signed march 1977 while vice president | walter frederick \"fritz\" mondale (january 5, 1928 \u2013 april 19, 2021) was an american lawyer and politician who served as the 42nd vice president of the united states from 1977 to 1981, and a u.s. senator from minnesota from 1964 to 1976. he was considered a champion of civil rights, sponsoring such legislation as the federal fair housing act, which prohibits discrimination in housing, and creating hud's office of fair housing and equal opportunity."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"234","title":{"en":"vice president walter mondale's signed autographed official vice presidential card"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17843/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is an official Vice Presidential card, autographed by Walter Mondale. It is a piece of political memorabilia, featuring a printed message in script type font and Mondale's signature below. The card is white with a gold seal at the top center. The text reads \"It is a pleasure to send you my autograph With best wishes\" followed by the signature of Walter Mondale.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.681Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150","currency":"USD","id":17843,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"buyoutPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17844/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17844/002/002.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"rosa parks"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"historic original rosa parks signed autographed photograph | photo is of rosa parks being fingerprinted by deputy sheriff d.h. lackey after being arrested on february 22, 1956 during the montgomery bus boycott. she was one of 73 people indicted as leaders of the montgomery bus boycott, after a grand jury charged 113 african americans for organizing the boycott. this event was a few months after her arrest on december 1, 1955 for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated municipal bus in montgomery, alabama. date 22 february 1956 ///// source: ap/wide world photos. reproduced by permission. about the photographer: gene herrick was a staff photographer for the associated press, a worldwide news agency based in new york. //// rosa parks / by gene herrick, february 22, 1956 / gelatin silver print /. \n \n \n \n notes \n \n \n rosa parks born: february 4, 1913 in tuskegee, alabama died: october 24, 2005 in detroit, michigan biography | show more rosa parks (1913-2005), a tired seamstress from montgomery, alabama, refused to relinquish her seat on a city bus to a white man, resulting in her arrest -- and a successful bus boycott led by a then virtually unknown minister named martin luther king, jr. a 1956 supreme court ruling struck down the montgomery ordinance under which she had been charged and outlawed racial segregation on public transportation."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"235","title":{"en":"historic original rosa parks signed autographed photograph"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17844/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a historic, original autographed photograph of Rosa Parks. 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The photograph is presented within a black frame and white matting.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.683Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200","currency":"USD","id":17844,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17771/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17771/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17771/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17771/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17771/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17771/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of native nations: journeys in american photography, edited by jane alison, also by booth-clibborn editions (author), barbican art gallery (author) | publisher: booth-clibborn; first printing edition (march 15, 2000) | hardcover with dust jacket; 320 pages; over 250 illustrations | approx. dimensions: 11.75\" h x 10\" w | excellent condition."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"252","title":{"en":"first ed. native nations: american photography"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17771/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a first edition book titled \"Native Nations: Journeys in American Photography.\" It is a non-fiction work, specifically an art book or photographic history focused on Indigenous cultures. The cover features a striking black and white photograph of an individual wearing a mask and holding their hands up, against a dark background. The title \"Native Nations\" is rendered in multi-colored block letters, with \"Journeys in American Photography\" beneath it. 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The title and author are prominently displayed on the front cover in gold lettering, encased within an ornate gilded border.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.688Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17773,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17774/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17774/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17774/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17774/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17774/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17774/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of colonial houses: philadelphia - pre-revolutionary period by philip b. wallace with measured drawings by m. luther miller, introduction by joseph hergesheimer | published: new york: bonanza books, 1931 | hardbound cloth; 248 pages, well illustrated with 200+ plates, full-page photographs and drawings of colonial era homes including exteriors, interiors, and architectural details; featuring the photographs of philip b. wallace and measured drawings of m. luther miller | approx. size: 9.5\" w x12.5\" h | interior in excellent condition. exterior w/ minor wear, otherwise very good condition."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"277","title":{"en":"first ed. colonial houses by philip b. wallace"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17774/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"Colonial Houses\" by Philip B. 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The set is in English and represents a collection of classic British poetry.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:58.319Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17783,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17876/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17876/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17876/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"published by p f collier & son, new york, 1912"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique first ed. 10v set the works of william shakespeare | henley edition, complete in ten volumes | published by p f collier & son, new york, 1912 | all volumes illustrated and have frontispiece with tissue protectors. set contains: vol 1 contains: life of william shakespeare; henry vi part one, two and three. vol 2 contains: two gentlemen of verona; comedy of errors; richard ll and lll. vol 3 contains: love's labor's lost; merchant of venice; midsummer nights dream; and romeo & juliet. vol 4 contains: king john; taming of the shrew; henry iv part one and two. vol 5 contains: henry v; as you like it; much ado about nothing, and hamlet. vol 6 contains: merry wives of windsor; troilus and cressida; measure for measure, and henry vlll. vol seven contains: othello; king lear; all's well that ends well, and macbeth. vol. eight contains: julius caesar; twelfth night; anony and cleopatra; and cymbeline. vol nine contains: timon of athens; coriolanus; the winter's tale, and the tempest. vol ten includes: titus andronicus; pericles; poems, and sonnets."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"328","title":{"en":"antique first ed. 10v set the works of william shakespeare"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17876/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot presents an antique first edition 10-volume set of \"The Works of William Shakespeare.\" Each volume is uniformly bound in a dark, possibly black or very dark grey, material with the title \"Shakespeare's Works\" and volume number in gilt lettering on the spine. The publisher \"Collier\" is also present in gilt near the bottom of each spine. The set contains classic English literature, including plays like \"Romeo and Juliet,\" \"Macbeth,\" and \"Hamlet,\" and appears to be in a consistent, aged condition.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:58.320Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300","currency":"USD","id":17876,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"buyoutPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17863/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"henry fuseli (1741-1825)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare original engraving shakespeare hamlet, prince of denmark act i scene iv, 1796 [hamlet, horatio, marcellus and the ghost (shakespeare, hamlet, act 1, scene 4)] after the painting by henry fuseli (1741-1825) commissioned by the london master publisher, john boydell, for his shakespeare gallery and for the making of this engraving by robert thew (1758\u20131802). published: london: john & josiah boydell (british, 1786\u20131804), 1796 | subject: william shakespeare (british, stratford-upon-avon 1564\u20131616 stratford-upon-avon) | depicts hamlet, horatio, marcellus, and the ghost in front of the palace of elsinor | deep plate marks still present; professionally matted | approx. size: sheet: 19.5\" h x 25\" w."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"332","title":{"en":"engraving shakespeare hamlet, prince of denmark act i scene iv, 1796"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17863/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an engraving titled \"Shakespeare Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Act I Scene IV,\" dated 1796. The subject matter depicts a dramatic scene from Shakespeare's Hamlet, with three figures on the left reacting to a luminous, armored ghost on the right. The engraving captures the eerie encounter, using strong contrasts of light and shadow, with architectural elements forming the background on the left and a darker, ethereal setting behind the ghost. The work is a fine art print, illustrative of a literary scene, and notable for its atmospheric lighting and historical dramatic subject.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.867Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000","currency":"USD","id":17863,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17839/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"george vertue (british, 1684-1756)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"18th century original portrait engraving of henry ii king of england by george vertue (british, 1684-1756) | circa 1732 | a line engraving of henry ii, king of england - half length portrait with short hair, crown, robes, and holding a sceptre in right hand. within a rectangular border with columns and drapery to the left, and english inscription below. below henry ii's portrait a scene from his reign, depicting the murder of archbishop thomas beckett at canterbury cathedral in 1170 | approx. size: 19.5\" h x 15.5 w; image: 11\" h x 7.2\" w (278 mm x 182 mm) | engraved below portrait \"henry ii. k. of england\" | inscribed in lower center margin: from the effigie on his monument at font-evraud in anjou, where he was buried | plate is from the second edition of paul de rapin-thoyras' and nicolas tindal's history of england (1732-33) published by james, john, and paul knapton with plates by george vertue, later re-issued by him in the heads of the kings of england, proper for mr. rapin's history (1736)."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"335","title":{"en":"18th c. portrait engraving henry ii king of england by george vertue"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17839/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This 18th-century portrait engraving by George Vertue features Henry II, King of England. The king is presented in a formal bust-length pose within a rectangular frame, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, looking directly at the viewer. Below the framed portrait, a smaller scene depicts a historical event with several figures in period attire, possibly related to the king's reign or a significant event from his life. The composition is regal, set against a backdrop suggesting an interior with drapery and columns, and the title \"HENRY II K OF ENGLAND\" is prominently displayed.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.869Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17839,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17838/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"george vertue (british, 1684-1756)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"18th century original portrait engraving of richard i king of england by george vertue (british, 1684-1756) | circa 1732 | signed in plate \"vertue del. sculp.\" | a line engraving of richard i, king of england - half length portrait facing front with short hair, crown, robe, mantle, holding battle-axe in right hand, with ornaments. draped in cloth on a lion skin below the portrait is the inscription \"richardus i. rex anglorum\" | in the background of the portrait is a war related scene with a battle banner, tent, armor and weapons | approx. size: 19.5\" h x 15.5 w; image: 11\" h x 7.2\" w (278 mm x 182 mm) | engraved in the lower center margin: \"buried in the abbey of font-evraud, where the statue of his monument is still preserv'd.\" | plate is from paul de rapin-thoyras' and nicolas tindal's history of england (1732-33) published in london by james, john, and paul knapton with plates by george vertue."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"336M","title":{"en":"18th c. portrait engraving richard i king of england by george vertue"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17838/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This 18th-century portrait engraving by George Vertue depicts Richard I, King of England. The king is shown within a circular frame, wearing a crown and holding an axe, with a stern expression. The frame is surmounted by a lion's head and flanked by a lion's fur or mane. Below the portrait, various heraldic and royal symbols are arranged, including a shield with three lions, coins, and a banner with \"RICARDUS I REX ANGLORUM.\" The overall composition is grand and symbolic, celebrating the monarch's reign.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.871Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17838,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17837/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17837/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17837/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17837/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17837/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17837/006/006.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"johann georg heck (1795-1857)"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"rare 19th century iconographic military engraving \"illustrating the various kinds of arms of modern times\" from the iconographic encyclopedia of science literature and art by j. g. heck (1795-1857), volume 2 - plates, v. military sciences | published: new york: rudolf garrigue, 1851 | by johann georg heck, translated from german by spencer baird | plate c. 1. 2. of 51 plates (corresponding to vol. 3, plate 25, illustrating the various kinds of arms of modern times, 539) | this plate was one of only two uniquely engraved by schmeissinger, all other plates engraved primarily by henry winkles, and g. feldweg | approx. 11.75' w x 9.5\" h | numbers in the illustration correspond to text in volume 3 (see images) | johann georg heck (1795 in strasbourg - 20th november 1857 in leipzig), was a german bookseller and publisher, lithographer, cartographer, geographer and author. his iconographic encyclopaedia of sciences and arts is one of the largest german view works of the 19th century."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"337","title":{"en":"rare 19th c. military iconographic engraving by j. g. heck"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17837/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare 19th-century military iconographic engraving created by J.G. Heck. The subject matter is an elaborate arrangement of military armaments and regalia, including helmets, flags, rifles, swords, a breastplate, and musical instruments like trumpets. The composition forms a symmetrical display of various martial items, with some elements appearing crossed or piled. The engraving features fine details and numerous components, indicative of a detailed inventory or symbolic representation of military power and history.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.872Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17837,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17836/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17836/002/002.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"jean cousin the younger (french, sens ca. 1522-1594 paris)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"pair of 1614 engravings of biblical events from the book of john chapters 2 & 3 | rare woodcut engravings from figures historiques du vieux testament [historical figures of the old testament] by jean cousin the younger (attr) (french, sens ca. 1522-1594 paris) | published: paris: by jean le clerc. date: 1614 | approx. dimensions: overall: 14 x 10 3/16 (35.5 x 25.9) | 2 pages / 2 sided leaf from figures historiques du vieux testament: \n \n 1) jesus cleansing the temple. book of john 2:13-16, p. 179; and \n \n \n 2) jesus teaching nicodemus. book of john 3:1-21, p. 180."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"341","title":{"en":"pair of 1614 engravings of biblical events from john ch. 2 & 3"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17836/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a pair of 1614 engravings illustrating biblical events from the Gospel of John, Chapters 2 and 3. One engraving depicts a scene titled \"Iesus chasse les marchands hors du Temple,\" showing Jesus expelling merchants from the temple amidst a bustling crowd and overturned tables. The image is framed by a decorative border and accompanied by French text, providing context from the specified chapter. The script is a historical print font with a large decorative initial 'P' at the start of the descriptive text.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.874Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300","currency":"USD","id":17836,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17835/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17835/002/002.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"jean cousin the younger (french, sens ca. 1522-1594 paris)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare 1614 woodcut engravings from figures historiques du vieux testament [historical figures of the old testament] attributed to jean cousin the younger (french, sens ca. 1522-1594 paris) | published: paris: by jean le clerc. date: 1614 | approx. dimensions: overall: 14 x 10 3/16 (35.5 x 25.9) | 2 pages / 2 sided leaf from figures historiques du vieux testament: \n \n \n \n 1) vision of the 24 ancients. book of revelations [apocalypse] chapter 4, p. 269: vision des 24. anciens & de 4. animaux autour du throne. [vision of the 24 ancients & 4 animals around the throne.]. caption under engraving: comme sainct jean vid, le ciel estant ouuert, 24 anciens et 4 animaux louans et donnans gloire a celuy qui estoit asis au throne [in saint john's vision, the sky is open, 24 elders and 4 animals praising and giving glory to the one who was seated in the throne.]; and \n \n \n 2) vision of the 4 horse. book of revelations [apocalypse] chapter 6, p. 270: vision de 4 chevaux & de ceux qui estoient montez dessus [vision of 4 horses & those who went up on it]."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"343","title":{"en":"pair of 1614 engravings of apocalyptic visions - revelations ch. 4 & 6"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17835/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot is a pair of 1614 engravings depicting apocalyptic visions from the Book of Revelations, specifically Chapters 4 and 6. The primary image shows a detailed scene with multiple figures, including a central enthroned figure surrounded by celestial beings and a figure kneeling before them, set within an ornate border. The engraving is accompanied by French text, including the title \"Vision des 24. Anciens & des 4. animaux autour du Throne.\" The script is a historical print font with decorative initial capitals.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.875Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300","currency":"USD","id":17835,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17864/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17864/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17864/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17864/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17864/005/005.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"louis antoine de marne (or demarne) (1673-1755)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare version of the first edition engraving / etching jesus accorde au centenier la guérison de son serviteur [jesus \u200b\u200bgrants the centenary the healing of his servant], plate 37, by louis antoine de marne (or demarne) (1673-1755) | engraving signed in plate \"de marne\" | ca. 1720-30 | engraved on fine laid watermarked paper | engraved for the first edition of histoire sacrée de la providence et de la conduite de dieu sur les hommes, published in pairs chez l'auteur de marne."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"344","title":{"en":"rare etching jesus accorde au centenier la guérison de son serviteur by louis antoine de marne"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17864/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This rare etching by Louis Antoine de Marne is titled \"Jesus Accorde Au Centenier La Guérison De Son Serviteur.\" The artwork is a religious print depicting Jesus and the Centurion, a biblical scene from the New Testament. In the foreground, a soldier in armor kneels before Jesus, who stands among a group of people, with a rising sun and cityscape in the background. The print includes text in Latin and French, providing context for the biblical narrative. It is notable for its detailed line work and classical composition, characteristic of historical religious etchings.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.877Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300","currency":"USD","id":17864,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17784/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17784/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"pair of 16th c. german woodblocks, standard bearers with coat of arms, jacob kallenberg (master ik) (c.1500\u201365) | double-sided sheet of woodcut prints after jacob köbel (c.1462\u20131533), published in wappen des heiligen roemischen reich [coat of arms of the holy roman empire], frankfurt, germany, 1545 | pages 132 [b ii] and 133 - images 151 and 152 | woodcuts (recto and verso) on fine laid paper | approx. size: (sheet) 24.3 x 15.1 cm | condition: richly inked impressions in excellent condition for their age | full title: wapen. des heyligen römischen reichs teutscher nation: der churfürsten fürsten grauen freihen rittern auch der merer theil stett ... auch wie ... die erwölung vn[d] krönung eynes römischen künigs vnd keysers geschehen soll. mit einer erclerung ... wie ein jedes wapen gefärbt oder gemalt werden sol [coat of arms of the holy roman empire teutscher nation: the elector princes gray free knights also the merer part of stett ... also how ... the crowning of a roman king and keyser is to take place. with an explanation ... how each coat of arms should be colored or painted]"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"345","title":{"en":"pair of 16th c. german woodblocks, jacob kallenberg"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17784/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 16th-century German woodblock print by Jacob Kallenberg. The subject matter depicts a standing male figure, likely a soldier or standard-bearer, holding a large flag that billows behind him. He is depicted in period military attire, with a beard and ornate clothing. In the background, there is a landscape with buildings and trees. The woodblock is in black and white, showcasing fine lines and strong contrasts characteristic of this artistic medium and period.","soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.879Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17784,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17785/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"joseph's coat brought to jacob ca. 1633 johann georg hertel title: joseph's coat brought to jacob artist: johann georg hertel (german, augsburg ca. 1700\u20131775 augsburg) artist: after rembrandt (rembrandt van rijn) (dutch, leiden 1606\u20131669 amsterdam) date: ca. 1633 medium: etching dimensions: sheet: 4 7/16 \u2014 3 3/16 in. (11.3 \u2014 8.1 cm) classification: prints credit line: harris brisbane dick fund, 1947 accession number: 47.100.68 inscription: lettered in the plate lower edge center: 'rembrand fec' (in reverse) catalogue raisonn: new hollstein (rembrandt) i.195.122.copy description germany circa 1700-1775 joseph's coat brought to jacob, later print of the circa 1633 etching. deaccessioned from the collection of the huntsville museum of art, proceeds to benefit the museum. dimensions impression area 4\" x 3 1/4\", frame 9 3/4\" x 7 1/2\" artist or maker johann georg hertel medium etching on paper condition report wear around edges, hole to bottom left corner, toning and foxing associated with age, otherwise good condition. provenance deaccessioned from the collection of the huntsville museum of art, alabama. notes reverse \"rembrandt\" in plate."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"346","title":{"en":"joseph's coat brought to jacob ca. 1633 after rembrandt"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17785/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an engraving titled 'Joseph's Coat Brought to Jacob,' created circa 1633 after Rembrandt. The image depicts a dramatic biblical scene from the Old Testament, where Joseph's sons present his bloodied coat to their father, Jacob. Jacob is shown in distress, covering his eyes, while other figures look on with varied expressions. The print is rendered in black and white, utilizing line work and hatching to create depth and emotion, typical of 17th-century European printmaking.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.881Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $800","currency":"USD","id":17785,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17786/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17786/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17786/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17786/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17786/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique woodcut the deposition (aka the entombment), from the small passion (c. 1509-10), after albrecht dürer (german, 1471-1528) | ink on watermarked laid paper | depicting the tomb of christ | approx. dimensions: sheet: 5.25\" h x 4\" w | from durer\u2019s small woodcut passion, comprised of thirty-six images comprehensively illustrating the history of christian salvation beginning with the expulsion of adam and eve from the garden of eden and ending with the last judgment. their size suggests that they were intended to be used as devotional images, which were common in the late middle ages as aids to the vivid imagining of christ\u2019s life. dürer\u2019s compositions position the viewer as an intimate witness to emotionally powerful scenes, encouraging empathy with the suffering of christ, and in this case, sorrow when his dead body is lowered into tomb, the small woodcut passion, first published in 1511, was so popular that it was reprinted several times. a fairly good early impression without text after the first edition with margins outside the border.literaturef. w. h. hollstein german engravings, etchings and woodcuts, ca. 1400\u20131700. amsterdam, 1954. rainer schoch, matthias mende, anna scherbaum albrecht dürer, das druckgraphische werk. prestel, vol. 1-3, munich; london; new york, 2001\u20132004notessubject matter: this print features the entombment of christ after his crucifixion. set in a rugged landscape, followers, including joseph of arimathea, lower the body of christ into a stone tomb in the foreground. the evidence of the passion can be seen in the wounds on christ's hands and feets, and is further symbolized in the crown of thorns at the foot of the tomb. the virgin and saint john the evangelist stand watching in quiet contemplation, while other mourners sit at the far left. mary magdalene kneels at the feet of christ with a jar of ointment. br> physical description: a group of four men gently lower a figure into a tomb that is placed parallel to the viewer. to the left is a group of mourners with hands clasped. one female figure kneels at the ledge of the tomb and holds a covered jar. behind the figures is a rocky landscape with a fence and guard at the gate in the distance at the left. an entrance to a cave is indicated on the right, directly behind the tomb, with the use of dense, dark hatching. at the lower right corner is a circlet of thorny branches."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"347M","title":{"en":"the deposition, from small passion after albrecht dürer"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17786/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a woodcut print titled 'The Deposition,' from the 'Small Passion' series, created after Albrecht Dürer. The print depicts the biblical scene of Christ's body being taken down from the cross or laid to rest, surrounded by grieving figures. The intricate detail and emotive expressions are characteristic of Dürer's style, even in a reproduction. The print is black and white, utilizing dense line work and shading to create a sense of solemnity and depth. A prominent 'AD' monogram, likely Dürer's, is visible at the bottom left.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:35:57.882Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":17786,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"buyoutPrice":1200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17834/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"after guido reni (1575-1642), by carlo and/or giovanni ottaviani (italy, 1735-1808)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"set of 4 rare 18th c. italian engravings after guido reni (italy, 1575-1642) by carlo and/or giovanni ottaviani (italy, 1735-1808) | four engravings entitled 1) david rex; 2) isaac; 3) antiquis dierum - daniel vii. 9. [ancient of days]; and 4) isaias | each engraving is part of what was a set of thirteen 18th century engravings reproducing fresco paintings by guido reni (1575-1642), executed c.1610 in the cappella dell\u2019 annunziata, the private chapel of the papal residence on the quirinale | rome, [anonymous publisher], c. 1780. each engraving is inscribed with its title in the lower center margin, and contains three attribution signatures/inscriptions in the following forms (see photogfaphs): david rex: ll: \"guidus reni pinx\"; lc: \"petrus angeletti delin.\"; lr \"goan. ottaviani caroli iii hispan. regis sculp. incid.\"; antiquis dierum - daniel: ll: \"guidus reni pinx\"; lc: \"p. angeletti del.\"; lr \"goan. ottaviani incid. caroli iii hispan. regi scalptor inc.\"; isaias: ll: \"guidus reni pinx\"; lc: \"petrus angeletti delin.\"; lr \"goan. ottaviani caroli iii hispan. regis sculp. incid.\"; isaac: ll: \"guidus reni pinx\"; lc: \"petrus angeletti delin.\"; lr \"carolus ottaviani sculp.\" dimensions: approx. folio size engravings struck on fine watermarked laid paper - isaias: sheet: 21.25\" h x 15.75\" w; daniel: sheet: 23.0\" h x 17.75\" w; isaac: 23.0\" h x 17.75\" w; and david: sheet: 23.0\" h x 17.75\" w."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"347P","title":{"en":"set of 4 rare 18th c. italian engravings after guido reni by carlo and giovanni ottaviani"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17834/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a set of four rare 18th-century Italian engravings. The engravings are reproductions, after the works of Guido Reni, and were created by Carlo and Giovanni Ottaviani. The subject matter appears to be religious or mythological, depicting figures such as 'David Rex', 'Jonas', and 'Antiquus Dierum' (Ancient of Days), with one engraving showcasing a figure seated among putti and clouds. The medium is engraving, typical of the 18th century for reproducing famous artworks.","soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.233Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500","currency":"USD","id":17834,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17787/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17787/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"new limited collector's edition the autobiography of benjamin franklin by benjamin franklin | new in publisher's shrink wrap | collector\u2019s edition published: the easton press, 2004 | deluxe hardbound edition fully bound in genuine leather with hubbed spine, gold gilt decoration and lettering to spine and both covers; printed on archival paper with gold gilt page edges; smyth sewn binding; concealed muslin joints; archival paper, moiré end pages, and silk ribbon | scarce out-of-print edition | condition: new n publisher's shrink wrap."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"348","title":{"en":"ltd. coll. ed autobiography of benjamin franklin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17787/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a limited collector's edition of 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.' The book is bound in a deep blue cover with intricate gold foil stamping. The front cover features a framed oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin, surrounded by decorative motifs. The spine is also highly decorated with gold lettering and additional embellishments, including starbursts and a silhouette. The book appears to be a modern collectible edition, likely published in the late 20th or early 21st century, and is still in its original shrinkwrap.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.235Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17787,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17788/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17788/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17788/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17788/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17788/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17788/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17788/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition / first printing of zachary taylor: soldier in the white house by holman hamilton | a limited collector's edition from the series: the library of the presidents | published: the easton press, norwalk, connecticut, 1989 | deluxe hardbound edition fully bound in leather with hubbed spine, gold gilt decoration and lettering to spine and both covers; printed on archival paper with gold gilt page edges; smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints | condition: new / like new condition"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"349","title":{"en":"zachary taylor: soldier white house by holman hamilton"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17788/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot contains a two-volume set by Holman Hamilton titled 'Zachary Taylor: Soldier of the Republic' and 'Zachary Taylor Soldier in the White House.' The books are presented in a matching dark green or blue binding with gold lettering and decorative elements. The spines feature stars and a unique symbol at the bottom, while the front cover of one book also has a decorative frame with stars. These biographical works cover the life of Zachary Taylor, a key figure in American history, and are likely a collector's edition, possibly from the mid to late 20th century.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.237Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17788,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17845/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17845/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17845/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"marquis james"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"2v. first edition set andrew jackson: the border captain and andrew jackson: portrait of a president by marquis james | collector's edition - published: easton press, 1985 [from the library of the residents series] | each is fully bound in matching fine leather, 22kt gold gilt decoration and lettering to both covers and spine, gold gilt page edges, marbled end pages, printed on archival paper, symth-sewn binding, hubbed spines, satin book markers; illustrated | volume i - andrew jackson: the border captain - 461 pages. volume ii - andrew jackson: portrait of a president - 627 pages. \n \n \n \n condition report \n \n \n new / like new"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"349E","title":{"en":"2v. first ed. set andrew jackson by marquis james"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17845/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a first edition, two-volume set of 'Andrew Jackson' by Marquis James, comprised of 'Portrait of a President' and 'The Border Captain'. The books are a biography of Andrew Jackson, focusing on American history and political figures. They are bound in pink/mauve leather with gold lettering on the spines and a red slipcase with gold decorative elements. The titles and author's name are prominently displayed on each spine.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.238Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150","currency":"USD","id":17845,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17846/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"merrill d. peterson"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition / first printing / limited edition of thomas jefferson and the new nation by merrill d. peterson | published: norwalk, connecticut: easton press, 1987 | hardcover. fully bound in red leather with 22kt gold gilt decoration and lettering to covers and with hubbed spine | printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. endpapers decorated with presidential seal, ribbon marker bound in. from the series: the library of the presidents | approx. dimensions: 10.5\" h x 7.5\" w. \n \n \n \n about the book: the definitive life of jefferson in one volume, this biography relates jefferson's private life and thought to his prominent public position and reveals the rich complexity of his development. as peterson explores the dominant themes guiding jefferson's career--democracy, nationality, and enlightenment--and jefferson's powerful role in shaping america, he simultaneously tells the story of nation coming into being. \n \n \n condition report \n \n \n new / like new condition."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"349M","title":{"en":"first ed. / limited ed. thomas jefferson and the new nation merrill d. peterson"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17846/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a first and limited edition book titled \"Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation\" by Merrill D. Peterson. The book is a biographical work on Thomas Jefferson, a significant figure in American history. It features a striking red cover with gold tooling; the spine displays the title and author, while the front cover features large, decorative gold script, possibly a facsimile of Jefferson's signature or stylized initials. The book appears to be a hardcover edition.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.240Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300","currency":"USD","id":17846,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17789/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17789/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17789/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17789/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"new special limited edition of the assassination of president lincoln and the trial of the conspirators, by benn pitman (editor) | new numbered limited edition in original publisher's wrapping | deluxe special edition published: the legal classics library, gryphon editions ltd, birmingham, alabama, 1982 | deluxe full black leather with gold gilt decorations and lettering to front and back covers and spine; gold gilt page edges; 430 pages + 10 page appendix of the verdict from the peterson & brothers edition of the trial; maps & figures | approx. size: 6\" w x 9.75\" h."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"350","title":{"en":"assassination president lincoln & trial conspirators"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17789/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a book titled 'Assassination of President Lincoln & Trial of the Conspirators.' The book features a dark blue cover with an ornate oval design in a lighter blue or teal in the center, surrounded by a dotted border. The cover is purely decorative, without a clear title visible on the front. It is a historical account, likely from the 19th or 20th century, and is presented in its original protective shrinkwrap. The design suggests it may be part of a historical collection or a special edition.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.241Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17789,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17853/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17853/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17853/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"harper brothers, 1884, 1884 - pages 598 & 599"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"19th c. harper's weekly double page illustration entitled the president's vacation - target practice with the great guns out at sea. - drawn by j.o. davidson. september 13, 1884 issue - original first edition, published by new york: harper brothers, 1884, 1884 - pages 598 & 599 | a dramatic double page centerfold illustration entitled \"the president's vacation--target practice with the great guns out at sea\" illustrating report on reverse side entitled \"the president at newport\" [p. 597] [president chester alan arthur - newport, rhode island] | folio - over 12\" - 15\" tall | subjects: u.s. navy, president chester alan arthur, newport, rhode island. \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n notes \n \n \n chester alan arthur (october 5, 1829 \u2013 november 18, 1886) was the 21st president of the united states from 1881 to 1885. previously the 20th vice president, he succeeded to the presidency upon the death of president james a. garfield in september 1881, two months after garfield was shot by an assassin."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"351E","title":{"en":"harper's weekly illustration the president's vacation - target practice with the great guns out at sea. j. o. davidson 1884 u.s. navy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17853/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an 1884 Harper's Weekly illustration by J.O. Davidson depicting 'The President's Vacation - Target Practice with the Great Guns out at Sea.' The print shows U.S. Navy ships engaged in target practice on the open ocean, with cannon smoke billowing from the vessels and water explosions from the shells. It is an historical illustration capturing a naval scene, likely wood engraving or similar print medium from a periodical. The image features a prominent warship in the foreground with others in the background amidst explosions.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.243Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100","currency":"USD","id":17853,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17790/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17790/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17790/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17790/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17790/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"1860 hand-colored engraved civil war era county map of kentucky & tennessee by samuel augustus mitchell, jr., philadelphia, 1860, from mitchell's atlas, plate 31, steel engraved floral border | a detailed county map of kentucky and tennessee published on the eve of the outbreak of the civil war. these two states fought on opposite sides during the civil war | approx. dimensions: 15.25\" w x 12.5\" h"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"352","title":{"en":"civil war era county map of kentucky & tennessee, 1860"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17790/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a Civil War-era county map of Kentucky and Tennessee, dating from 1860. The map is a hand-colored engraving, depicting detailed county lines and geographical features of the two states. It is surrounded by a decorative border of floral and foliate motifs, characteristic of maps from this period. The map provides a historical geographic perspective relevant to the American Civil War and is an example of 19th-century cartography.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.244Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17790,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17865/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17865/002/002.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"felix octavius carr (\"f. o. c.\") darley (june 23, 1822 \u2013 march 27, 1888)"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"civil war engraving capture of fort donelson, tenn. by felix octavius carr (\"f. o. c.\") darley (june 23, 1822 \u2013 march 27, 1888) | depicts the charge of gen. smith's division - union troops in foreground charging fort donelson in background. cannon and one man on horseback and another man carrying union flag also in foreground. believed to be from: the great civil war. vol. ii by robert towes, m. d. and benjamin g. smith, published by viste [?] and yorston [?], 1863-5. \n \n \n \n notes \n \n \n f.o.c. darley, del. felix octavius carr (\"f. o. c.\") darley (june 23, 1822 \u2013 march 27, 1888) was an american illustrator, known for his illustrations in works by well-known 19th-century authors, including james fenimore cooper, charles dickens, mary mapes dodge, nathaniel hawthorne, washington irving, george lippard, henry wadsworth longfellow, donald grant mitchell, clement clarke moore, francis parkman, harriet beecher stowe and nathaniel parker willis."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"352M","title":{"en":"civil war engraving capture of fort donelson, tenn. by f.o.c. darley"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17865/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Civil War engraving depicting \"Capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn.\" by F.O.C. Darley. The artwork is a historical print, capturing a chaotic battlefield scene with soldiers engaged in combat, some falling, and others advancing with flags and weaponry. A cannon is visible in the foreground, and a figure on horseback directs the action in the mid-ground. The detailed monochrome engraving emphasizes the intensity and scale of the battle, serving as a historical document of a significant event in the American Civil War.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:02.246Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17865,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17791/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17791/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17791/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17791/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17791/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of weapons of the civil war by ian v. hogg | published: new york: the military press, 1987 | hardcover with dust jacket; 224 pages; abundantly illustrated with color & b/w plates, also text illustrations, index | contents include: cavalry & its weapons; infantry & its weapons; artillery; naval war; supporting services | approx. size: | excellent like new condition. please refer to photographs for condition of item(s). condition descriptions pertain to the exterior hardbound cover (e.g. cloth) of the book, as well as the book's interior. dust covers, if included, vary in condition. see terms and conditions for additional information."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"353","title":{"en":"first ed. weapons of the civil war by ian v. hogg"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17791/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled 'Weapons of the Civil War' by Ian V. 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One engraving depicts a \"PIKE DANGER.\" soldier with a shield and a pike, dressed in red and yellow trousers with arm and leg armor. The other shows \"AN OFFICER OF PIKEMEN\" in similar period attire, wearing armor and holding a staff. 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A. Ogden, illustrating U.S. uniforms. The lithographs are framed with a light gold border and cream matting. One image shows a group of five officers in dark blue uniforms, possibly discussing documents, in an outdoor setting with a tree. The second image depicts another group of five officers in similar dark blue uniforms with decorative elements and hats, marching or standing in formation. 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The Cumberland Gap engraving showcases a panoramic landscape with mountains and a river valley, suggesting a natural and historical landmark. The second engraving features an architectural rendering of The Capitol at Nashville, a classical building with a dome and columns, under a clear sky. 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Summers, depicting the Cragfont plantation in Sumner County, Tennessee. The artwork is a black and white line drawing, rendered with fine detail, showcasing the historic brick house with multiple windows, chimneys, and a two-story porch on one side. Bare trees frame the building, suggesting a winter or early spring setting, and a stone wall runs across the foreground. The lithograph is signed and dated '94 by the artist, indicating a 1994 creation date, and provides a precise architectural portrait of the historic estate.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:05.732Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17798,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17866/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17866/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17866/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"goupil & co. & c. gousen"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"pair of antique engravings l'exposition universalle de 1878 | 1) the body of caesar: gebbie & barrie, j. a. rixens, pinx, engraved by goupil & co., and 2) ulysses feigning madness: gebbie & barrie, heywood hardy, pinx; engraved by c. gousen | ea. measures approx.: 14.25\" w x 11\" h | the third paris world's fair, called an exposition universelle in french, was held from 1 may through to 10 november 1878. it celebrated the recovery of france after the 1870\u201371 franco-prussian war."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"367","title":{"en":"pair of antique engravings l'exposition universalle de 1878"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17866/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of antique engravings, both related to \"L'Exposition Universelle de 1878.\" The first print, titled \"Ulysses Feigning Madness,\" depicts a classical scene with a man plowing with a horse and an ox, while another man lies in the foreground. The second print, titled \"The Rest of Caesar,\" shows several figures carrying a body up steps towards a classical building. 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The engraving depicts a standing male figure, likely a philosopher or classical dignitary, wearing a toga-like drapery and a wreath on his head. He holds a scroll or tablet in one hand and gestures with the other, presented in a classical pose against a background of horizontal lines. The artwork is framed in an ornate gold frame with a light grey mat and an inner red border, enhancing its traditional aesthetic. 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The book features a hardcover binding with a reddish-brown spine and corner accents, contrasted by a plain, light-colored paper covering the majority of the boards. The spine shows signs of wear, suggesting age and use. 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This binding style suggests a historical or academic text, possibly from the early to mid-20th century, given its traditional aesthetic.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.311Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100","currency":"USD","id":17832,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17802/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17802/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17802/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17802/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17802/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17802/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17802/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"19th century ordres de chevalerie autoriseìs en france by arthur daguin & charles bardies | published: paris: charles mendel, 1894 (french edition) | important reference on international orders and medals | full title: ordres de chevalerie autoriseìs en france: notice sur ces ordres, leìgislation les concernant (authorized chivalry orders in france: instructions on these orders and legislation concerning them) | hardcover, containing 188 pages, including both black-and-white and color illustrations | approx. size: 18.4 cm (w) x 25.4 cm (h) | in very good + condition."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"405","title":{"en":"19th c. ordres de chevalerie autoriseìs en france"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17802/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century book titled \"Ordres de chevalerie autorisés en France.\" The book has a hardcover binding, featuring a red leather or cloth spine and a textured, marbled paper cover in shades of red, black, and possibly gold. The spine is slightly faded but intact, showing a traditional binding style characteristic of the 19th century. The title suggests content related to authorized orders of chivalry in France, likely a historical or reference work on French heraldry and nobility.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.313Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17802,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":130,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17833/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17833/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17833/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"organe de la société suisse d'heraldique"},"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"archives héraldiques suisses, 1913 year [4 quarterly issues] by the organe de la société suisse d'heraldique [swiss heraldic archives by organ of the swiss heraldic society] | published: zurich: imprimerie schulthess & co., 1913 | schweizerisches archiv für heraldik [swiss archive for heraldry] | 230 pages - mit iv tafeln und 182 texbildern [with iv plates and 182 text images]."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"406","title":{"en":"archives héraldiques suisses, 1913 year [4 quarterly issues]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17833/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the 1913 annual collection of \"Archives Héraldiques Suisses\" (Swiss Heraldic Archives), comprising four quarterly issues. It is a historical journal or periodical, focusing on the subject of heraldry. The language is French and German, as indicated by the dual titles \"Archives Héraldiques Suisses\" and \"Schweizerisches Archiv für Heraldik.\" The publication includes \"IV Tafeln und 182 Textbildern,\" suggesting it contains four plates and 182 text illustrations. It served as the official organ of the Swiss Heraldic Society (\"Organe de la Société Suisse d'Héraldique\").","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.315Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150","currency":"USD","id":17833,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17803/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17803/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17803/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17803/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17803/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17803/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17803/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"antique 1st edition of dictionnaire universel d'histoire et de géographie by m.-n bouillet | new first revised deluxe edition, 1901 | full title: dictionnaire universel d'histoire et de géographie. contenant l'histoire proprement dite; la biographie universelle; la mythologie; la géographie ancienne et moderne | published: paris, librairie hachette, 1901 | half bound in leather with marbled boards, leather spine with five raised bands and gold gilt decoration and lettering; covers with gold gilt bordering; gold gilt top page edge | interior clean, bright and unmarked with very minor toning along some page edges; small monogram sticker / bookplate affixed to upper left inside cover | approx. size: 11\" h x 8\" w x 4\" d | note: the dictionnaire universel d'histoire et de géographie (\"universal dictionary of history and geography\") is a french reference work first published in 1842. the original authors were marie-nicolas bouillet (d. 1865) and alexis chassang (1827-78)."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"407","title":{"en":"1st ed dictionnaire universel 1901"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17803/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition, 1901 French universal dictionary titled \"Dictionnaire universel\" by M.N. 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This sophisticated binding indicates a valuable and collectible edition of a seminal linguistic work.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.319Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150","currency":"USD","id":17831,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17804/012/012.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare first edition of credoau y byd, complete in 2 volumes, by james gardner | beliefs of the world; or the history of all religions and religious denominations, their doctrines, rites, and customs (2 volumes) [full title in welsh: credoau y byd; neu hanes yr holl grefyddau a'r enwadau crefyddol, eu hathrawiaethau, eu defodau, a'u harferion; wedi ei seilio ar waith cyffelyb yn saesneg o eiddo y parch. james gardner, m.d. & a.m.] | published by a. fullerton a'l gym c.1868, edinburgh, 1868 | each volume is half leather bound with gold gilt lettering and decoration; interiors clean, bright and unmarked with minor scattered toning to early pages."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"410","title":{"en":"1st ed. 2v. faiths of the world by james gardner"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17804/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a two-volume first edition set titled \"Faiths of the World\" by James Gardner. 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This set is a collection of Molière's complete theatrical works, likely in French, and represents classic literature in an ornate binding.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.324Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17805,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17806/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17806/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17806/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique 28v book set histoire des francais [history of the french] by jean charles leonard de sismondi | published: paris: chez treuttel et wurtz, libraires, 1821-1842 | binding: leather hardcover | volumes: 28 | approx. size: 5.5\" w x 8.25\" h | details: 28 decoratively-bound volumes of sismondi's expansive french history | the quarter-leather titles feature marbled paper-covered boards, leather spines decorated in stamped gilt and blind, and marbled edges and endpapers. notes: these antique volumes are in excellent antique condition, solidly bound in quarter-leather, with light customary wear | jean charles léonard de sismondi (also known as jean charles leonard simonde de sismondi) (french: [ʒɑ̃ ʃaʁl leɔnaʁ də sismɔ̃di]; 9 may 1773 \u2013 25 june 1842), was a writer born in geneva. he is best known for his works on french and italian history. sismondi lived in paris from 1813 until the restoration, supporting napoleon bonaparte. in 1818 he began his histoire des français, published over 23 years."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"412","title":{"en":"28v history of french jean charles leonard de sismondi"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17806/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 28-volume set titled \"History of French\" by Jean Charles Léonard de Sismondi. The books are uniformly bound with dark spines featuring gilt lettering and multiple gilt decorative bands, and marbled paper boards. One volume, possibly a sample or a different edition, is placed in the foreground with a blue marbled cover. 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The book is bound in a striking teal or dark blue cover, possibly cloth or treated paper, featuring elaborate blind-stamped or gilt-stamped decorative borders and central design elements. The title and author's name are prominently displayed in gilt lettering within rectangular panels on the front cover. This volume likely explores the subject of landscape art and artists, presented in a visually rich late 19th or early 20th-century binding style.","soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.586Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17807,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17808/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17808/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17808/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17808/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17808/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17808/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition studien zur nordostgriechischen kunst [studies of northeast greek art] | german - published: germany: philipp von zabern, torino, 1975 | hardbound cloth with gold gilt decoration and lettering; xii + 206 pages, 16 figures, 70 plates | with the author's dedication to giovanni pugliese carratelli."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"434","title":{"en":"1st ed. studies of northeast greek art, germany 1975"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17808/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"Studien zur Nordostgriechischen Kunst\" by Ernst Langlotz, published in Germany in 1975. The book features a simple, unadorned light blue hardback cover with the author and title printed in a minimalist font. The subject matter is studies of Northeast Greek art, suggesting an academic or scholarly work. The clean design reflects a mid-to-late 20th-century publication style.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.588Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17808,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17809/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17809/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of collezioni e musei archeologici del veneto bronzetti romani del museo archeologica di verona [roman bronzes of the archaeological museum of verona] by lanfranco franzoni | from the series: archaeological collections and museums of veneto, directed by gustavo traversari. | italian - publisher: alfieri edizioni d' arte, venice, 1973 | hardbound cloth with dust jacket; 215 pages, 186 illustrations. | approx. size: 26 x 29cm."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"436","title":{"en":"1st ed roman bronzes of archaeological museum of verona"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17809/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"Bronzetti Romani del Museo Archeologico di Verona\" by Lanfranco Franzoni, published by Alfieri. The cover features a stark black and white photographic image of a Roman bronze bust in profile. The title is in Italian, indicating the language of the text. This volume is an art history or archaeological study focusing on Roman bronzes from the Archaeological Museum of Verona.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.590Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17809,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17810/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17810/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17810/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of kunst der sarden bis zum ende der nuraghenzeit sammlung elie borowski [art of sardinians (ancient sardinians) up to the end of the nuragic (nuraghic) period elie borowski collection] by jã¼rgen thimme | published: german - hirmer verlag mã¼nchen, 1983 | hardbound cloth with dust jacket; 86 pages, 89 plates (21 in color), map, bibliography, index | approx. size: 12.25\" h | excellent condition."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"438","title":{"en":"1st ed. art of sardinians (ancient sardinians)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17810/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"Kunst der Sardinier (Ancient Sardinians)\" by Jürgen Thimme, published by Hirmer. The cover features a bold blue background with the title in large white letters and a lower image of ancient Sardinian artifacts, likely bronzes. The title, primarily in German, indicates the language. The book's subject is the art of ancient Sardinia, specifically up to the end of the Nuragic period, making it a specialized art history or archaeological text.","soldPrice":15,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.591Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17810,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17811/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17811/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17811/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17811/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17811/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17811/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17811/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"pre-columbian art schatten uit de nieuwe wereld [treasures of the new world (pre-columbian art)] by koniklijke musea | published: brussels: koniklijke musea (january 1, 1992) | profusely illustrated with 500 color photographs. 483pp. thick card board paperback, glossy pictorial wrappers. brussel: koniklijke musea voor kunst en geschiedenis royal museums of art and history] | text in dutch. other authors / contributors: author: lin deletaille; emile deletaille; h. van geluwe; museìes royaux d'art et d'histoire (belgium) | approx. size: 12\" h x 9.75\" w | excellent condition."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"440","title":{"en":"pre-columbian art treasures of the new world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17811/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This book, titled \"Schatten uit de Nieuwe Wereld,\" focuses on Pre-Columbian art treasures of the New World. The cover is dark gray and displays a grid of sixteen different Pre-Columbian artifacts, including carvings, figurines, and golden objects. The title appears to be in Dutch, meaning 'Treasures from the New World.' It serves as an art history catalog or study of ancient American civilizations' artistic heritage.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.593Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17811,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17812/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17812/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17812/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17812/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17812/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17812/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17812/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of l'art de la mãsopotamie: de la fin du quartiãˆme millãnaire au xv siãˆcle avant notre ãˆre, par christian zervos [the art of mesopotamia: from the end of the fourth millennium to the 15th century b.c., by christian zervos] | french - published: paris: cahiers d'art, 1935 | hardbound (tan paper boards) with dust jacket: unpaginated | approx. 300 pages, profusely illustrated, primarily with striking full-page b/w photographs of figurative sculptures or stone carvings. the bulk of the photographs were taken by horacio coppola | approx. size: folio | this voluminous study covers the classical period of mesopotamian art from its earliest times to the 15th century b.c. (when the sumerian race was absorbed by the semites, up to the beginning of the babylonian dynasties), and in the ancient civilizations of elam, sumer, and akkad | cahiers d'art was founded in paris in 1926 by christian zervos and became renowned not only for producing the definitive picasso catalogue, but also the most exquisite publications illuminating early 20th-century art."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"442","title":{"en":"first ed. l'art de la mésopotamie christian zervos"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17812/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"L'Art de la Mésopotamie\" by Christian Zervos, published by Éditions \"Cahiers d'Art\" in Paris and A. Zwemmer in London. 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It is an art history publication from the mid-20th century.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.594Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17812,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17813/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17813/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17813/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17813/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique map ethnographische karte von europa (german)(translated: ethnographic map of europe), joseph meyer (1796-1856) | map shows the various races/peoples as they are spread throughout europe. this original print originates from the fourteenth edition of brockhaus' konversations-lexikon, an encyclopedia similar to the famous german encyclopedia meyers' konversationslexikon, and was published 1893-1897. meyers konversations-lexikon was a major german encyclopedia that existed in various editions from 1839 until 1984 when it merged with the brockhaus encyclopedia | professionally matted | approx. size: sheet: 12.2\" w x 9.8\" h; with matting: 14\" h x 18\" w | brockhaus' konversations - lexikon f.a. brockhaus' geogr. - artist"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"450","title":{"en":"antique map ethnographische karte von europa, j. meyer"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17813/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"An antique ethnographical map of Europe by J. 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The map shows detailed geographical features and political boundaries of the time it was produced.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.595Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17813,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17854/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17854/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17854/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"h. jérome & l. courtier"},"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare antique map plan de bayonne 1901 h. jérome, editeur bayonne; cartographer / engraver / printer: l. courtier, 43, rue de dunkerque, paris | important french planning-stage map for new and expanded tramways - tramway bayonne-lycée\u2013biarritz; tramway by chemin de fer bayonne-anglet-biarritz | bayonne (french: [bajɔn] (about this soundlisten); basque: baiona [bai.ona]; gascon: baiona [baˈjunɔ]; spanish: bayona) is a city and commune and one of the two sub-prefectures of the department of pyrénées-atlantiques, in the nouvelle-aquitaine region of southwestern france | l. courtier (fl. 1890 \u2013 1910) was a french printer and engraver active in paris in the late 19th and early 20th century. courtier's work focused on railroad, mining, and other major engineering projects, including important maps for large projects such as the panama canal | approx. size: 19.25\" w x 15\" h."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"451","title":{"en":"rare antique map plan de bayonne 1901, h. jérome & l. courtier"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17854/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare antique map titled 'Plan de Bayonne 1901' by H. Jérome & L. Courtier. The map is a detailed plan of the city of Bayonne, France, indicating streets, buildings, and geographical features. It is a cartographic print, likely an engraved or lithographed map, from the early 20th century. The map is primarily monochrome with light green coloration highlighting water bodies and possibly parks, showing a clear layout of the city and its surrounding areas.","soldPrice":15,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.596Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250","currency":"USD","id":17854,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":120,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17829/001/001.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"samuel augustus mitchell, jr."},"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique hand-colored map of oceana, exhibiting its various divisions island groups by samuel augustus mitchell, jr. | published: pennsylvania: s. augustus mitchell, jr., 1870 | marked with page or plate number 93 | approx. size: 14.5\" w x 12\" h"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"452","title":{"en":"antique h/c map of oceana by augustus mitchell"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17829/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an antique, hand-colored map of \"Oceanica, Exhibiting its Various Divisions, Island Groups &c.\" by Augustus Mitchell. The map covers a vast geographical area, including Australia, New Zealand, and numerous Pacific island groups, extending towards Asia and the Americas. It features a detailed decorative border, multiple insets (including \"Map of the Sandwich Islands\"), and various place names in English, indicating its use for navigation or geographical study. The hand-coloring distinguishes different regions and territories.","soldPrice":15,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.598Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150","currency":"USD","id":17829,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":25,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17855/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17855/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17855/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"joseph hutchins colton (july 5, 1800 \u2013 july 29, 1893)"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"pair of antique h/c engraved maps entitled south america and venezuela new granada guana, ecuador, peru bolivia & chile by j.h. colton - from colton's general atlas - published by johnson & browning, 1864 | hand colored steel plate engravings | large folio sized double-page engravings | ea. approx. size: 9.5\" h x 11.5\" w | joseph hutchins colton (july 5, 1800 \u2013 july 29, 1893), known professionally as j.h. colton, was an international leader in the map publishing industry between 1831 and 1890. j.h. colton company maps were printed using engraved steel plates, which produced higher quality prints than maps made with less costly wax engravings. \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n notes \n \n \n colton's general atlas was published by the firm of johnson & browning, and the next year he published the first edition of his own atlas, titled, johnson's new illustrated steel plate family atlas, with descriptions geographical, statistical and historical. the early editions of the family atlas, as it is most commonly referred to, was comprised of maps developed by the colton firm, and the title page announces that the publishers, johnson & browning, are formerly successors to j.h. colton and company' however, rather than successor, johnson became a competitor of the colton firm, and the family atlas became a competitor to the atlases of both colton and s. augustus mitchell, the other prominent atlas publisher of the day.- ref. johnson map project"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"452M","title":{"en":"pair of antique h/c engraved maps of south america by j.h. colton 1864"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17855/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a pair of antique, hand-colored engraved maps of South America by J.H. 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One map provides a general overview, while the other offers a more detailed view of the northern and western parts of the continent, including Venezuela, New Grenada, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:04.599Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200","currency":"USD","id":17855,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17814/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"antique 19th century french map europe sous charlemagne en 814: empires d'occident et d'orient [europe under charlemagne in 814: empires of the west and east] by charles v. monin (french, 1830 - 1880) | from atlas classique de la geographie ancienne et moderne, 1850 | upper left: plate 42 | approx. size: 12.75\" h x 18\" w"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"453","title":{"en":"antique map europe sous charlemagne en 814: empires"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17814/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"An antique map titled 'Europe Sous Charlemagne en 814: Empires'. 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The map features hand-colored outlines of territorial divisions and an 'ATLANTIQUE' label for the Atlantic Ocean.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.489Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17814,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":225,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17828/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17828/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17828/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"manuel centurión"},"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare antique map of guiana plano general de la prouincia de guaiana by manuel centurión 1770 | inscribed with page or plate number 4 | professionally matted | approx. size: 19\" w x 15.5\" h."},"estimateMax":225,"lotNumber":"454","title":{"en":"antique map of guiana plano general de la prouincia de guaiana by manuel centurión"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17828/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an antique, hand-colored map titled \"Plano General de la Prouincia de Guaiana\" by Manuel Centurión. The map focuses on the region of Guiana, showcasing its topographical features, rivers, and settlements with fine detail. The vibrant hand-coloring highlights geographical elements, and the cartouche in the upper right corner provides the title and additional information in Spanish. A decorative compass rose is present in the upper left, enhancing its antique aesthetic.","soldPrice":15,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.491Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$225","currency":"USD","id":17828,"estimateMin":225},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":225,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17827/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17827/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17827/006/006.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"karl spruner"},"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare antique hand-colored map of francia, alemannia, bavaria, lotharingia superior, burgundia minor, after the fall of the district constitution by karl spruner von merz, 1863 | from k.v.spruner's histor. atlas: deatschland u.a. no. v. | approx. size: 14.75\" h x 18\" w | full title: the herzogthumer francia, alemannia, bavaria, lotharingia superior and burgundia minor, after the fall of the district constitution. (with) habsburg ancestral lands. (with) battlefield of gollheim on the 2nd. july 1298. e. luther sc. k.v. spruner's histor. atlas: germany i.a. no. v. gotha: justhus perthes. rev. 1863 {die herzogthumer francia, alemannia, bavaria, lotharingia superior und burgundia minor, nach dem untergange der gauverfassung. (with) habsburgische stammlande. (with) schlachtfeld von gollheim am 2ten. july 1298. e. luther sc. k.v. spruner's histor. atlas: deutschland u.a. no. v. gotha: justhus perthes. rev. 1863] | from the historical-geographical hand-atlas on the history of the states of europe from the beginning of the middle ages to the most recent times by dr. karl von spruner ... three and seibzig colored cards together with explanatory preliminary remarks. second edition. gotha: at justhus perthes. 1854 (-1863) [historisch-geographischer hand-atlas zur geschichte der staaten europa's vom anfang des mittelalters bis auf die neueste zeit von dr. karl von spruner ... drei und seibzig colorirte karten nebst erlauternden vorbemerkungen. zweite auflage. gotha: bei justhus perthes. 1854(-1863)]"},"estimateMax":225,"lotNumber":"454M","title":{"en":"antique h/c map of francia, alemannia, bavaria by karl spruner von merz"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17827/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an antique, hand-colored map by Karl Spruner von Merz, depicting \"Francia, Alemannia, Bavaria.\" The map details the geographical regions with various cities, rivers, and political divisions, characteristic of historical cartography. The colors are muted, indicating age, and the intricate details and calligraphy are typical of 19th-century or earlier European mapping. The title is presented within an ornate cartouche in the upper left corner, and the map features a detailed border.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.493Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$225","currency":"USD","id":17827,"estimateMin":225},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17815/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17815/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"lot of 4 antique maps from atlas antiquus: twelve maps of the ancient world by heinrich kiepert (1818-1899) | published: berlin, dietrich reimer, 1884-1885 | each is a double-page colored map originating from kiepert's 'atlas antiquus. zwölf karten zur alten geschichte' | map titles: roma urbs, dated 1884; gallia, dated 1884; graecia, dated 1885; asia citerior, dated 1884 | each map is laid on board | approx. size each: sheet: 14\" h x 18\" w; board: 16\" h x 20\" w."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"455","title":{"en":"lot of 4 maps: atlas antiquus:12 maps of ancient world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17815/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A lot of four antique maps from an 'Atlas Antiquus', depicting regions of the ancient world. The maps include 'ROMA URBS' (ancient Rome), 'ASIA CITERIOR' (Asia Minor), 'GRAECIA ET ORIS MARIS AEGAEI' (Greece and the Aegean Sea), and 'GALLIA BRITANNIA GERMANIA' (Gaul, Britain, Germany). These maps feature detailed topography, cities, and historical boundaries, with hand-colored accents. The legends and place names are primarily in Latin.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.494Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17815,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17816/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17816/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17816/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17816/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare 18th c. map of catalonia, northeast spain, entitled vertiente oriental rios al norte del ebro | editor: franco nacente; pasio de gracia, 149 | features provences of tarragona, barcelona, gerona (girona) and lérida (lleida)(although lérida is not detailed) | approx. size: 18.75\" w x 13.5\" h."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"457","title":{"en":"rare 18th c. map of catalonia, northeast spain"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17816/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A rare 18th-century map depicting Catalonia, a region in northeast Spain. Titled 'VERTIENTE ORIENTAL RIOS AL NORTE DEL EBRO', it illustrates the hydrography and settlements of the eastern watershed north of the Ebro River. The map features towns, roads, and provincial boundaries, with mountainous areas rendered in a brown wash and rivers in blue. Textual elements are in Spanish, including a legend for conventional signs.","soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.496Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17816,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"buyoutPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17826/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17826/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17826/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17826/004/004.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"john o'brien"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"large limited ed. lithograph entitled moment of victory by john o'brien | hand numbered, titled & signed by the artist - numbered 49 out of an edition of 250; entitled moment of victory and signed obrien | on arches paper | depicts pharaoh ramesses the great in the battle of kadesh. egyptian art from an original lithograph | approx. size: paper: 29\" h x 38\" w | excellent condition | the battle of kadesh or battle of qadesh took place between the forces of the new kingdom of egypt under ramesses ii and the hittite empire under muwatalli ii at the city of kadesh on the orontes river, just upstream of lake homs near the modern lebanon\u2013syria border. the battle is generally dated to 1274 bc from the egyptian chronology, and is the earliest battle in recorded history for which details of tactics and formations are known. it is believed to have been the largest chariot battle ever fought, involving between 5,000 and 6,000 chariots in total. as a result of discovery of multiple kadesh inscriptions and the egyptian\u2013hittite peace treaty, it is the best documented battle in all of ancient history."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"465","title":{"en":"large limited ed. lithograph moment of victory john o'brien"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17826/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a large, limited edition lithograph by John O'Brien, titled \"Moment of Victory.\" The artwork depicts a scene reminiscent of ancient Egyptian or African art, showing a pharaoh or warrior in a chariot, drawing a bow, with a horse and fallen figures below. Hieroglyph-like script is visible in the upper right. The piece is characterized by its earthy, reddish-brown background and a textured surface, possibly evoking papyrus or carved stone, with figures rendered in a traditional, stylized manner.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.497Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150","currency":"USD","id":17826,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17817/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17817/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17817/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17817/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"hiroshige japanese woodblock, from the series gojusan tsugi no unchi = 53 stations of tokaido | this is the 50th station: minakuchi 水口 | noted pickles (meibutsu kampyō), 名物千瓢; variant a | publisher seal: hoeidō han (保永堂板) | date: circa. 1833/35 | double matted and frame3d under archival glass | utagawa hiroshige (/ˌhɪəroʊˈʃiːɡeɪ/, also us: /ˌhɪərəˈ-/; japanese: 歌川 広重 [ɯtaɡaɰa çiɾoɕiɡe]), born andō hiroshige (安藤 広重; 1797 \u2013 12 october 1858), was a japanese ukiyo-e artist considered the last great master of that tradition."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"500","title":{"en":"hiroshige 50th station: minakuchi 水口,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17817/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A Japanese woodblock print by Hiroshige, depicting the 50th station of the Tokaido road, Minakuchi. This ukiyo-e print illustrates a genre scene with figures engaged in activities, possibly farming or rural life, under a prominent tree. The vibrant colors include blues, greens, and reds, typical of the artist's style. It is presented within a bamboo-style frame and matted, with Japanese script visible on the print.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.499Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17817,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17818/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17818/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17818/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17818/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17818/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"hiroshige japanese woodbloc, from the series tokaydo gojusan tsugi no unchi = 53 stations on tokaido road | this is the 28th station: tokaido fukuroi | publisher: tsutaya, 1845. there are 2 versions of # 28 - this being the more rare 2nd variant / version | matted and framed under archival glass | utagawa hiroshige (/ˌhɪəroʊˈʃiːɡeɪ/, also us: /ˌhɪərəˈ-/; japanese: 歌川 広重 [ɯtaɡaɰa çiɾoɕiɡe]), born andō hiroshige (安藤 広重; 1797 \u2013 12 october 1858), was a japanese ukiyo-e artist considered the last great master of that tradition."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"502","title":{"en":"hiroshige 28th stat v.2: tokaido fukuroi, 53 stations"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17818/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A Japanese woodblock print by Hiroshige, representing the 28th station, Fukuroi, from the 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' series. This ukiyo-e print captures a rural scene with travelers and villagers by a large pine tree, with fields extending into the distance. The artwork uses a palette of blues, greens, and earthy tones, with Japanese script as part of the composition. It is presented matted and framed in a dark wood.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.500Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":17818,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17819/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17819/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17819/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"sadao watanabe limited edition japanese woodblock entitled shepherds | hand signed and numbered by the artist in the lower right and left of image, and bears red seal in lower right | published: 1989 | triple matted and framed under archival glass | sadao watanabe (渡辺 禎雄, watanabe sadao, july 7, 1913 \u2013 january 8, 1996), born and raised in tokyo, was a japanese printmaker in the 20th century. watanabe was famous for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei (folk art) tradition of japan. as a student of the master textile dye artist serizawa keisuke (1895\u20131984), watanabe was associated with the mingei (folk art) movement."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"504","title":{"en":"sadao watanabe signed ltd ed. japanese woodblock"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17819/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A signed limited edition Japanese woodblock print by Sadao Watanabe. The print features stylized figures and animals, possibly sheep, in a modernist or folk art style with bold lines and a striking color palette of black, red, blue, and cream. The artist's signature and edition number (137/300) are visible below the image. It is presented matted in yellow and framed in black.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.502Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":17819,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17820/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17820/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17820/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"limited edition signed lithograph entitled paris au mois de mai by well listed artist denis paul noyer (french, 1940 - ) | pencil signed by the artist in the lower right, and numbered 40/300 in lower left | matted and framed under glass | approx. dimensions: 27\" h x 35\" w | includes coa."},"estimateMax":750,"lotNumber":"602","title":{"en":"signed denis paul noyer lithograph paris au mois de mai"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17820/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A signed lithograph by Denis Paul Noyer titled 'Paris au mois de mai' (Paris in May). This print depicts a charming Parisian street scene with a park or courtyard, featuring classical buildings with green shutters and blossoming trees. Two figures are seated on a bench, and a streetlamp stands in the foreground. The artwork is characterized by its bright colors and detailed architectural elements, signed by the artist. It is presented framed in a brown wood frame.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:07.503Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $750","currency":"USD","id":17820,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17821/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17821/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17821/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17821/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"limited edition signed serigraph entitled magenta splash by well listed ukrainian artist igor medvedev (ukrainian/american, 1931-2015) | signed in ink by the artist vertically on a building's edge in the lower left of the image, and numbered 1046 / 1050 in the lower left margin | a serigraph on woven paper depicting a mediterranean scene of a domed building in the background and pink flowers to the foreground | matted (under matted in black, with white matting) and framed under glass | approx. dimensions: frame: 23\" w x 27\" h; visible image: 12.5\" w x 16\" h."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"610","title":{"en":"signed igor medvedev serigraph entitled magenta splash"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17821/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A signed serigraph by Igor Medvedev entitled 'Magenta Splash'. This artwork depicts a vibrant architectural scene, likely a Mediterranean setting, featuring a white domed building with a turquoise roof, possibly a church. Vivid magenta bougainvillea splashes across the foreground, contrasting with the blue sky and warm-toned columns. The print is characterized by bold colors and a somewhat cubist or abstract interpretation of the landscape. It is presented matted and framed in a glossy black frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:01.832Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$750 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":17821,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":50,"buyoutPrice":750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17825/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17825/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17825/003/003.jpg"],"artist":{"en":"anatol krasnyansky (ukrainian-american, b. 1930)"},"available":false,"description":{"en":"limited edition signed serigraph entitled running jester ii by well listed ukrainian artist anatol krasnyansky (ukrainian-american, b. 1930) | this hors de commerce (hc) edition is numbered hr 46 / 50 in the lower right corner, and pen signed by the artist in the lower left corner \u2018a. krasnyansky\" | matted and framed under glass | approx. dimensions: 25.5\" w x 29.0\" h"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"615","title":{"en":"limited edition signed anatol krasnyansky serigraph running jester ii"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17825/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a limited edition, signed serigraph by Anatol Krasnyansky, titled \"Running Jester II.\" The artwork features an abstract, cubist-style depiction of a jester in motion, rendered with a vibrant palette of geometric shapes in red, blue, yellow, black, and silver. The jester's form is dynamic, conveying movement and energy against a textured pink background. The serigraph is presented in a prominent gold frame with an off-white mat.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T13:36:01.833Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500","currency":"USD","id":17825,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17822/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17822/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17822/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17822/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17822/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/worthingtongalleries/cloned-images/17822/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-05-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition / first printing of the decameron by john boccaccio | fine leather first edition, first printing - collector's edition - published: the easton press, norwalk connecticut, 1980 | full red leather binding with hubbed spine, accented in 22kt gold decoration and lettering. printed on archival paper with gilded edges. the end sheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. part of the series: the 100 greatest books ever written | approx. size: 10.25\" h x 7.5\" w | full title: the decameron: the modell of wit, mirth, eloquence, and conversation- framed in ten days, of an hundred curious pieces, by seven honorable ladies, and three noble gentlemen, preserved to posterity | excellent like new unopened condition."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"700","title":{"en":"first ed. the decameron by john boccaccio, easton press"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/worthingtongalleries/source/catalog/auction/15099/lot/17822/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"A first edition of 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio, published by Easton Press. This collectible book is bound in a striking red cover with intricate gold gilt decoration on the spine and front. The spine features multiple compartments with ornate patterns, and the front cover displays a large, stylized gold design. 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One print showcases a cloistered archway and columns within an architectural setting, characteristic of a historical building or monastery. The second print depicts a classical temple-like structure with a colonnade and pediment, set against a modern urban background. 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