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  • North America, California, Texas, Gold Rush. John Calvin Smith (fl. circa 1829-1855) Map of North America.
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 523

    North America, California, Texas, Gold Rush. John Calvi...

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    $700 - $900
  • North America, Three Maps.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 524

    North America, Three Maps.

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    $300 - $500
  • North America. Homann Heirs. Dominia Anglorum in America Septentrionali.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 525

    North America. Homann Heirs. Dominia Anglorum in Americ...

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  • North America. Louis Brion de la Tour (1756-1823) Carte du Theatre de la Guerre entre les Anglais et les Americains.
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    Lot 526

    North America. Louis Brion de la Tour (1756-1823) Carte...

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  • North and South America. Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio.
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    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 527

    North and South America. Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) A...

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  • Northeast Coast of North America from New England to Virginia. Justus Danckerts (1635-1701)Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae Nec N
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    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 528

    Northeast Coast of North America from New England to Vi...

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  • Rome; Gorlirz; Vienna and Budapest: Three Engraved Views.
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 529

    Rome; Gorlirz; Vienna and Budapest: Three Engraved View...

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    $600 - $800
  • Saint Thomas. Vue de St. Thomas.
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    Lot 530

    Saint Thomas. Vue de St. Thomas.

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    $250 - $350
  • South America. Heinrich Scherer (1628-1704)   Religionis Catholicae Australi Americae Implantatae
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 531

    South America. Heinrich Scherer (1628-1704) Religionis ...

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    $200 - $300
  • St. Augustine, Florida. A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 533

    St. Augustine, Florida. A View of the Town and Castle o...

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    $100 - $150
  • The Illustrated Atlas and History of Yolo County, Cal., Containing a History of California from 1513 to 1850, a History of Yo
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 534

    The Illustrated Atlas and History of Yolo County, Cal.,...

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    $600 - $800
  • United States. David H. Vance (fl. circa 1825) Map of the United States of North America Compiled from the Latest and Most Au
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    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 535

    United States. David H. Vance (fl. circa 1825) Map of t...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • United States. Map of the United States from the Latest Authorities.
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 535A

    United States. Map of the United States from the Latest...

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    $800 - $1,000
  • United States. Mitchell's New National Map, Exhibiting the United States, with the North American British Provinces, Sandwich
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 536

    United States. Mitchell's New National Map, Exhibiting ...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Venezuela. John Ogilby (1600-1676) Venezuela cum parte Australi Novae Andalusiae.
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 537

    Venezuela. John Ogilby (1600-1676) Venezuela cum parte ...

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    $250 - $350
  • Virginia. Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) Nova Virginiae Tabula.
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 538

    Virginia. Henricus Hondius (1597-1651) Nova Virginiae T...

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    $1,000 - $1,500

Auction Description

Fine Books & Manuscripts by Bonhams Skinner

Featuring The David A. Spinney Collection

Skinner’s October Fine Books & Manuscripts auction will feature over five hundred lots of historical and literary documents, rare books, prints, and maps. The auction includes many rarities and finds that collectors and dealers prize and covet. The sale coincides with the 40th Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair at the Hynes Convention Center, which runs during the weekend of October 29-30.

The auction will also feature one of the most notable collections of original signed George Washington material to be offered at auction in recent history. The material is diverse, and highlights Washington’s ongoing commitment to nurturing and maintaining Mount Vernon, important moments during the Revolutionary War, and the first Presidency. A large selection of material from the collection of Chicago’s late David A. Spinney opens the auction at 11AM and includes more than 20 original letters and documents bearing the signature of the first President of the United States.

Preview Times 
October 27, 12PM-7PM
October 28, 12PM–5PM
October 29, 10AM–4PM
October 30, 9AM-11AM

Contact Us
508-970-3293
books@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014