Pre-1800

ANTIQUE 18thC AMERICAN FOLKART FRAKTURE WEBSTER FAMILY SCHAGHTICOKE RENSSELAER

The sight size of the water color on paper fraktur is 14” x 10”. I believe the photographs give an accurate read….

1774 Colonial Manuscript Receipt Signed Dorchester Massachusetts Pre...

Written in ink and apparently acknowledging receipt of funds and related financial obligations. Dated September 2, 1774. Handwritten ink manuscript.

263 years old RARE Handwritten Document April 30, 1763 Historical 6” x 7.25”

This product is a rare and valuable handwritten document dating back to April 30, 1763. Measuring 6” x 7.25”, this historical artifact hails from the United States during a time period of pre-1800. A true collector's item, this document offers a snapshot into the past and is a unique piece of history that would make a valuable addition to any collection or historical display.

1792 Colonial South Carolina Indenture with Plat– Thomas Radcliffe William Page

18th Century South Carolina Indenture – Thomas Radcliffe to William & Hannah Page. Large folio format indenture on laid rag paper with visible fold lines. Iron gall ink. Multiple original wax seals intact.

1778 Boston French Letter Revolutionary War Era Commercial Manuscript

1778 Boston French Letter Revolutionary War Era Commercial Manuscript . Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

c.1775 Colonial Norwich CT Ladies Academy Motto sampler fraktur document folk

An incredible piece of Norwich, Connecticut, colonial folk art! To start, this Norwich Academy, paper sampler or fraktur or motto Appears to significantly predate the Norwich free Academy. As to the date, I have not found a record of an early Norwich Academy, but the the maker, Lucy Harris was apparently born in Norwich in 1762.

1832 Indenture Sevice Document New Jersey October 13th Metal

Selling a very neat piece of history An 1832 Indentured service contract This historical document was signed on October 13th, 1832!!! Please see photos for more details

1796 French Revolution Passport American Traveller Paris France Antique Obsolete

Scarce 1796 French passport document for Richard Harding of New York. There is a note on the back that it was for Paris, but I cannot read it to confirm. Approx. 7.75" x 9.5."

1785 antique COLONIAL handwritten DEED kittery me William Deering - Thomas Lewis

ORIGINAL! FRENCH KING LOUIS XV ERA 8 PAGE LEGAL DOCUMENT SEPT. 24, 1746

THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION OR A COPY.

1686 London Colonial Business Letter Estate, Goods & Plantation Management

The letter provides extensive instructions for the transfer of authority and oversight of the writer’s property, accounts, and labor. The letter also references the need for Cryer to provide “. Written in period cursive on laid paper.

1741 antique COLONIAL DEED middletown ct JOHN ELISHA TAYLOR jop HALL w ROCKWELL

Also signed by GILES HALL, Justice of the Peace, and WM. ROCKWELL as witness. Condition includes expected age-related toning, scattered staining, and foxing. The paper remains well preserved overall and displays nicely for its age.

1788 Land Survey Handwritten Map for Samuel Moutton of Scarborough Maine

I am an old school wholesale dealer and have scoured New England, California and Georgia for material. I specialize in paper, photos, coins, and militaria.

RARE 1789 French-Spanish Merchant Manuscript - Cadiz Trade - WAX SEAL - Jan 1789

Watson & Co. Antiquarians is proud to present a remarkable artifact of late 18th-century mercantile history. This original manuscript, dated January 17, 1789, records a significant financial obligation between two French nationals operating in the critical Spanish port of Cadiz. • Historical Significance: Drafted just six months before the storming of the Bastille, this document captures the vibrant "Atlantic World" economy of the Enlightenment era. • Key Features: Features a well-preserved Red Wax Merchant Seal and the crisp signature of Jean Labranie. • Paper & Condition: Hand-laid rag paper with authentic deckled edges. Excellent legibility with original iron-gall ink. • Archival Preservation: Ships in a museum-grade, acid-free protective sleeve.

1713 French Royal Court Judgment Parchment Document Bourges Louis XIV Era

Issued by the royal présidial court of Bourges, one of the principal royal tribunals of the Berry region in central France. Script fully legible throughout. All pages intact. Royal fiscal stamp clearly visible.

Dighton, MA Meeting House Ledger - Signed Hodijah Baylies - Sylvester Richmond

Baylies was a distinguished officer in the Continental Army and served as an Aide-de-Camp to General George Washington from 1782 to 1783. He was present at the British surrender at Yorktown. • Signatures: Signed by Hodijah Baylies and John Hathway.

c.1746 Handwritten Theological Manuscript – Sermon / Moral Philosophy Laid Paper

The handwriting style, ink oxidation, and paper characteristics indicate a date ofcirca 1740–1750. Dated“Sat. Oct. 24, 1746” at the bottom margin. The text is a dense religious or moral discourse typical of early 18th‑century sermon writing.

1795 Sloop Eliza Ship Cargo Manifest Providence to NY - Colonial Document

1796 - " LEGAL LAND DISPUTE" - Land Owners w/ Negative Boundary Line Issues

Here is an HANDWRITTEN Land disoute dated

1791 Early American Manuscript Receipt Federal Period

1791 Early American Manuscript Receipt Signed John Barnes Federal Period Document

1772 North Carolina Colonial Court Document Revolutionary War King George III

The Minter family were well known patriots and known for opposing British rule. They were also well known for providing aid to the continental army during the revolution by providing food, lodging, etc.

1789 Revolutionary War Era Promissory Note Signed NJ Captain Hendrick Probasco

Their land was taken by Cornwallis during the war. One sheet about 8x14.

1795 antique DEED DIXON to KENNARD kittery york ma commonwealth Massachusetts

Town of Kittery, County of York, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

1764 Ipswich, Mass. Rebuilding of famous Choate Bridge document

Totally written in dark ink and quite legible.

1759 Colonial Boston Ledger document Greene Family Gardner Narragansett RI 18”

Impressive 18” x 11” double-sided ledger Page from Boston, New England, England dated June and July 1759.

Antique 1728 Indenture Land Deed Colonial BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Andrew Simonton

Rare find! C1728 indenture from Boston Massachusetts between Andrew Simonton and Martha Balstone. A slip signed by justice of the peace John Clark and register Joseph Moody. Very cool piece. Unfortuantly it does look like it is missing a section of the bottom. Dimensions in photos. Please message us with any questions!

1781 Spanish Baptism Certificate Sanlúcar de Barrameda Ecclesiastical Document

Ángel Marín. Dated29 August 1781. Beautiful example of18th‑century Spanish handwriting, complete with signatures and period ink. Excellent forgenealogy ,Spanish colonial history ,church archives, andmanuscript collectors.

1752 Colonial Massachusetts Land Deed

1752 Colonial Massachusetts Land Deed Groton Nathaniel Lawrance Signed. Original Province of Massachusetts Bay manuscript deed dated 1752, pre-Revolutionary War. A later recording notation on the reverse shows the deed was entered into Middlesex County records in 1808.

1779 Dutch Gold Coin Receipt – Jan Arents Hagen Gelderland Loo

Associated with Johannes (Jan) Arents Hagen (1739–1812). vangen van Jan Arents Hagen. from Jan Arents Hagen. Johannes (Jan) Arents Hagen (1739–1812). Dutch patronymic naming (“Arents” = son of Arent) aligns perfectly with the manuscript.

1786 Summons Debt Collection State of Connecticut

Notes: Summons to be enacted by the Sheriff in 1786, town of Salisbury, County of Litchfield, and State of Connecticut. Debt was in shillings, just prior to when moving to US currency. Remarkably bright and readable.

Rare 1685 French Manuscript Document King Louis XIV Era Notary Signed Paper

Authentic 17th Century French Manuscript - Dated June 30, 1685. • Date: June 30, 1685 (Late 17th Century).

1752 English Diocese Hereford Registry Extract Will & Testament Rev Thomas Baker

The will itself bears date ofDecember 13, 1746, and was proved before diocesan authorities onAugust 3, 1752 — a gap of nearly six years between signing and proving, suggesting Baker may have lingered in declining health or that the probate process faced delay.

1789 Connecticut Comptroller of Public Accounts Interest Certificate

The 1789 Connecticut Comptroller of Public Accounts Interest Certificate is a rare and valuable collectible document from the pre-1800 era. This paper artifact serves as a unique piece of history, offering a glimpse into the financial transactions and practices of the time. With its specific origin in Connecticut and its role as an interest certificate, this item is sure to be a prized addition to any collection of historical documents or paper memorabilia.

1793 Land Survey Handwritten Map of Revolutionary War Captain John Moutton

From the estate Captain John Mouton, Revolutionary War Leader. I am an old school wholesale dealer and have scoured New England, California and Georgia for material.

1799 Military Document Corps Of Artillerists & Engineers Signed John Hancock VA

1794 Thomas Mifflin, Founder (Constitution Signer) PA Land Warrant, Walker, Beck

•Signed twice by Constitution Signer Thomas Mifflin. DatedMay 3, 1794, this warrant authorizes the survey of400 acres of land in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, forThomas Walker. •"Signed Tho. •Dated May 3, 1794.

1787 Glasgow Multi‑Page Legal Document – Marriage / Property Settlement – Yuille

1787 Colonial American Legal Document Laws of PA pre constitution Thomas Mifflin

1682 Maryland Land Patent Survey For "Venture" Nanticoke Dorchester C.1770-1790

1682 Maryland Land Patent – “Venture” 300 Acres Nanticoke River – Dorchester Co – Wetipquin – Clerk Copy. The Nanticoke River region was still developing in the 1680s, making this part of Maryland’s early proprietary expansion period under the Calvert family.

1799 Estate Benjamin Mulford Mason Signed Aulay McCalla Cumberland Stow Creek NJ

Primary Estate: Benjamin Mulford (deceased). Administrator: Mason Mulford. Date: September 13, 1799. Region: Southern New Jersey (likely Cumberland or Salem County).