Pre-1800
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1753 document Hartford Ct Signed Thomas Wells Baldwin Collins militia War Vets
Thomas Baldwin was born in 1731 and was appointed as Clerk of Hartford, Connecticut in 1753. He was the son of John and Mary Baldwin, who were early settlers of Wethersfield. He also served in the militia during the Revolutionary War.
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c.1700s Italian Canzonetta Booklet Foligno Song Booklet Chapbook
Compact 18th-century Italian canzonetta booklet printed in Foligno, likely dating to the early–mid 1700s. This small-format vernacular song text features a title page reading “Canzonetta Nuova…” with typographic emphasis typical of provincial Italian presses of the period.

1796–1798 Handwritten Bond Account Statement Mason Mulford Cumberland NJ Bond
Abond dated April 4th, 1796.
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Joseph Finley 1793 Signed Military Pay Receipt Soldier Capt ? Keys Cumberland NJ
Joseph Finley appears to have been a common soldier associated withCumberland County, New Jersey, part of the region’s citizen militia tradition that supported local defense and civic order in the young United States.
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1795 Handwritten Receipt Signed Nathan Shepard to Benjamin Mulford Hopewell NJ
Then received of Mason Mulford. administrator to Benjamin Mulford. Date: June 25, 1795. “June the 25th 1795.
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1756 antique COLONIAL DEED falmouth gorham york me JOSH BANGS SAM CROCKET draper
Joshua Bangs of Falmouth to Samuel Crockett also of Falmouth. Land located in Gorham. This was printed by John Draper in Boston. Joshua Bangs. LOC2: PAPERBOX13-TMK. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS.

1794 Funeral Receipt Mason Mulford Estate Benjamin Signed Richard Bacon Ephemera
Original1794 handwritten funeral receipt related to the estate ofBenjamin Mulford, deceased, issued toMason Mulford, acting as administrator. Estate Of: Benjamin Mulford (deceased). Administrator: Mason Mulford.
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1758 antique THE GAMESTER A TRUE STORY theatre royal drury lane TRAGEDY

1797 Handwritten Letter from Sassari, Sardinia Trade & Commerce Don Antonio Fois
✅Location: Sassari, Sardinia → Alghero. The letter is signed by Don Antonio Fois and retains its original ink and paper, showing expected aging and slight discoloration typical for its age. ✅Date: August 21, 1797.
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1772 antique COLONIAL DEED northampton province ma bay gideon CLARK john WRIGHT
John Wright, YEOMAN,, nORTHAMPTON. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS.

1799 antique INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE boston ma POLITICAL newspaper
Major Political Essay — “Miscellany: Reflections”. A lengthy and strongly worded political piece titled Port activity reports. Valuable farms and land for sale. The right of citizens to bear arms. Split at center fold.

1758 antique COLONIAL DEED boston georgetown me
Hezekiah was a son of Capt. Daniel Henchman ( -1685), a schoolteacher, fighter in King Philip’s War, and one of the founders of Worcester, Mass. Nearly 400 works printed in Boston between 1712 and 1761 indicate on their title pages that they were “printed for” or “sold by” Henchman.

1816 antique HANDWRITTEN stampless cover POEM wilbraham ma STEBBINS letter

Marriage Deeds And Receipts From York England 1700-1800s Very Rare
This product consists of rare marriage deeds and receipts from York, England during the late 1700s to early 1800s. These documents provide a glimpse into the history and legal arrangements of marriages during this time period, making them highly sought after by collectors and history enthusiasts. The authenticity and uniqueness of these items add to their appeal and value as tangible pieces of the past.

1794 Handwritten Mulford Estate Signed Joel Sheppard Cumberland Hopewell NJ
Received of Mason Mulford administrator to the Estate of Benjamin Mulford deceased the sum of Eleven shillings & six pence. Joel Sheppard. February 23 1794.
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Antique 18th Century Mechanics Springs Wedges Windlass Copper Engraving Plate
Printed on handmade laid rag paper with visible chain lines and a deep plate impression — classic indicators of authentic pre-1800 engraving.
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1799 antique GRIST MILL hartford ct HANDWRITTEN LABOR BILL seymour LOOMIS
From estate of Hartford grist mill owned by Edward Seymour (1762-d. 1822 of typhus), son of Col. Thomas Seymour (1735-1829.). 1799 signed labor bill of Loomis Hayden for entries such as.

1761 antique colonial LAND DEED Wm McCASLAND strasburg lancaster pa MAKEY BLACK
Jane McCasland. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. William Black. Charles M. Clung.

16th Century? Antiphonal Music Manuscript on Vellum 16"×14" Double sided 1 Page
I’m happy to assist! Page is wavy. See pics.

1897 antique VELLUM DEED lancaster earl township pa KEMPER
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1761 antique COLONIAL WILL newberry ma William ISLEY Boscawen genealogy
SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. CONDITION : Legible; split in center and along other creases as shown.

1771 Sanborntown NH Sermon Ordination of Rev Joseph Woodman Sanbornton
Comes as seen1771 Sanborntown NH Sermon Ordination of Rev Joseph Woodman Sanbornton. Published in Salem by Samuel & Ebeneezer Hall in 1772. 36 pages, the last couple pages are missing chunks as seen. Was once in a bound volume. No covers. Pages are in nice shape. Comes as seen, free shipping

1779 Record Of Birth Antique Documentation Born March 7th

1794 Estate Receipt Signed Reuben Davis Benjamin Mulford Cumberland NJ
Received of Morgan Mulford Administrator. to the Estate of Benjamin Mulford deceased the. Estate:Benjamin Mulford (deceased). Administrator:Morgan Mulford. August the 13th 1794. Date:August 13, 1794.
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COLONIAL PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia PA Post-Benjamin Franklin 1769 old Newspaper
Rare colonial publication. Historical reports may be beautiful or ugly, but they are always informative. If you find any to be offensive, we agree! Hopefully this is an indication we are moving in the right direction.

1744 Dr Chancys Sermon Installment of Thomas Frink Pastor at Plymouth MA Church
1744 Dr Chancys Sermon Installment of Thomas Frink Pastor at Plymouth MA Church. 45 pages. Was once in a bound volume. No covers. Pages are in nice shape. Comes as seen, free shipping

1793 Manuscript Receipt James M Haffey Captain Wetmore Land Rent Antique
📅 Date: September 27, 1793. Captain, suggests militia or local authority status typical of the era.
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1799 Handwritten Store Ledger Receipt Early American Manuscript Silk Tobacco
This manuscript page was found loose inside a 1927 Ford Model T Price List of Parts book which I acquired in Delaware (included here for provenance only — no known historical connection). Handwritten on both sides.

1800s Pneumatics Barometer Eudiometer Anemometer Copper Engraving Antique Plate
• Type: Original copperplate engraving. Printed on period-laid paper with strong plate impressions, fine linework, and crisp detail. This is not a reproduction — it is an authentic 1800s scientific plate.
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Antique 18th Century Mechanics Levers Jacks Acceleration Copper Engraving Plate
Printed on handmade laid rag paper with visible chain lines and a strong plate impression — clear confirmation of an authentic pre-1800 engraving.
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Antique Hand Written Letter from by Mary Chapman to Phoebe Crosby in MA 1799
Hand written letter from 1799, written by Mary Chapman, from Dennis, MA, addressed to Phoebe Crosby in Ashfield, MA. Referencing and delivering news on prominent members of the community, specifically - The Hall, Sears, Howes and Crowell Families. References Isaac Chapmans marriage to Hannah Bassett, confirmed via "The Descendants of Ralph Chapman" by Charles B. Gerard

An Act For The Better Preventing Escapes Out Of The Prison of the Marshalfea
An Original Document Gently Removed From A Larger Volume. Folio Sheet 10 Pages (Title Page, Blank, 95-102.) All Crisp, Clean And Bright. Now In A Sheet Protector. This Was One Of Queen Anne's Few Acts Affecting Ireland Under Control By Ordering The Prisons And Jails, Four Courts Marshalsea , Dublin , Sheriffs Prison , Dublin , And City Marshalsca , Dublin , And For Regulating The Four Courts Marshalsea In Ireland .

1897 vintage RECEIPT IVINS, DIETZ & MAGEE CARPET CO PHILADELPHIA PA
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1797 antique NOTE LETTER jeffrey nh DAVID JEWETT requests money from brother
Text reads in part Docketed on reverse, “David Jewett / Sept 1797.”. “Brother, I wish you to collect that note I left with you this week for I am in want of it. Light folds, small stains, and minor edge wear; overall fine for the period.

18th C List 20 Children Of James & Rebekah Jackson Long Island NY 1694 To 1719

Two 17th Century Antique Engravings of Coins From Ancient Judea Roman Judea
Two 17th Century Antique Engraving of Coins From Ancient Roman Judea - 14.75 x 9.5".

1760 Handwritten French Merchant Letter to Rouffio in Montauban, Signed Stamped
Dated: Montauban July 18, 1760.

1750 antique COLONIAL DEED northampton province ma bay Experience KING Jn WRIGHT
Privince of the Massachusetts Bah in New England, Spinster. John Wright of Northampton, Cordwainer. Experience King. Signed Samual King. CONDITION : Tape repair at folds on the front. Joseph Hawley.

322 COFFEE HOUSE NEWS THE TATLER COLONIAL ERA Bickerstaff 1708 Guns Purge
Sheet of quality rag paper. Also, once an item is brought I will no alter any information on any form.

“Antique 18th Century Pneumatics Wind Gun Windmill Copper Engraving Plate”
Engraved by J. Taylor, a London engraver known for highly detailed scientific illustrations during the Georgian period. • Fully illustrated windmill machine. Printed on handmade laid rag paper with visible chain lines and a deep plate impression, confirming it as an authentic pre-1800 engraving—not a reproduction.
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