Historical Legal Documents

A collection of antique legal documents including property deeds and historical texts in calligraphy, showcasing various writing styles and historical contexts.

Deed of property in Eastham sold to (Division of land between parties) of Eastham by Jonathan Sparrow, John Harding, Nathan Harding, and Cornelius Harding of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

LIBRO DE LEYES Y ORDENANZAS REALES DE LAS INDIAS DEL MAR OCEANO - 1574. Author: ALONSO DE ZORITA. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Jonathan Sparrow Jr. of Eastham by John Mayo of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Eastham sold to (Division of land between parties) of Eastham by Jonathan Sparrow, John Harding, Nathan Harding, and Cornelius Harding of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Calligraphy (England)

A 1512 pen and lightly watercolored sheet by Albrecht Dürer showing fencing positions, ring exercises, and detailed figure postures.

LIBRO DE LAS ACTAS MUNICIPALES DE MADRID - ACTA DEL 12 DE OCTUBRE DE 1492. Location: ARCHIVO HISTORICO DE LA VILLA. MADRID. SPAIN.

REVOLUCIONES EN MEXICO DEL VIRREY Y MARQUES DE GELVES - SIGLO XVII. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Declaration of painting victory over death (part five). Continuation of the statement of the title page with the victory of painting about death (BI-1887-1463-2).

Letter from John Cotton to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, before 1696 September 8 , Massachusetts, History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, Puritans, Cotton family, Prince family. Thomas Prince Library and Collection of the Old South Church

LIBRO ACTAS ACUERDO FESTIVO DIA S ISIDRO FOL 4. Location: AYUNTAMIENTO. SANTORCAZ. MADRID. SPAIN.

CONTRATO DE SEGURETAT, SIGLO XVIII. MUSEU MUNICIPAL, ARENYS DE MAR.

Deed of property in Eastham, Provincetown, Truro sold to Capt. John Ffreeman (or Freeman) of Eastham by Peter and Joshua Sampson of Eastham (Potanomocett); Pammett (Truro) ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

LIBRO DE LEYES Y ORDENANZAS REALES DE LAS INDIAS DEL MAR OCEANO - 1574. Author: ALONSO DE ZORITA. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

LIBRO ACTAS ACUERDO FESTIVO DIA S ISIDRO FOL 1. Location: AYUNTAMIENTO. SANTORCAZ. MADRID. SPAIN.

PLEITOS Y MAL TRATO A INDIOS S FCO COBOS. Author: FRAY ZUMARRAGA J. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION, MADRID, SPAIN.

LIBRO DE LEYES Y ORDENANZAS REALES DE LAS INDIAS DEL MAR OCEANO - 1574. Author: ALONSO DE ZORITA. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Garsham Cole, Mary Cole, Joseph Ary, and Hannah Ary of Harwich by Garsham Cole, Mary Cole, Joseph Ary, and Hannah Ary of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Folio f 87r. Codex Madrid II (Ms. 8936) "Treaty of fortification, statics and geometry". 158 folios with 316 pages. Internal format: 210 x 145 mm. AUTHORS, CHARACTERS. CIVIL ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION. MENTION OF MATERIALS. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE ESPAÑA, MADRID. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

A 1512 illustration by Albrecht Dürer in pen and slight watercolor depicting figures practicing fencing and ring techniques, including weapon handling.

A letter dated March 5, 1843, written in French, consisting of 2 pages in quarto size, originating from Paris

GIL, Pere (jesuita). "GEOGRAFIA DE CATALUNYA". Manuscrito en lengua catalana escrito aproximadamente en el siglo XVII. Indice.

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Joseph Cole of Eastham by Nathaniel Doane of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Folio f 97r. Codex Madrid II (Ms. 8936) "Treaty of fortification, statics and geometry". 158 folios with 316 pages. Internal format: 210 x 145 mm. MATHEMATICS. APPLIED MECHANICS (MACHINES AND WITS). PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICS, CINEMATICS, DYNAMICS. MILITARY ENGINEERING, FORTIFICATIONS. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE ESPAÑA, MADRID. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

LIBRO ACTAS ACUERDO FESTIVO DIA S ISIDRO FOL 2. Location: AYUNTAMIENTO. SANTORCAZ. MADRID. SPAIN.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to John Rogers by Samuel Nickerson of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Samuel Mayo Jr. of Harwich by John Tom of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Testimony of the noble families the message and foot; Attestation de la Noblesse de la Ville de Bruges. Continuation of the testimony of the city of Bruges about the noble families the message and foot. Text in Latin. Part of the first album with drawings of four-legged friends. First of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, made by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to John Thom and Richard Atamon of Harwich by Abell Thom and Jeremy Calley of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Paul Higgins by Samuel Knowles of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Judah Rogers by Nicholas Snow of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Handwriting with a part of the sermon of Father Maximilaan, held in Antwerp on December 2, 1618. Handwriting with a part of the sermon of Father Maximilaan, held in the Jesuit Church in Antwerp on December 2, 1618, in which the Pater de Prent 't' Arminiaens Testament 'exhibited and commented. For the print inventory number FMH 1329A. A single folded sheet, described on three sides with pin in brown.

Ink and slight watercolor illustration by Albrecht Dürer from 1512 showing techniques and positions for ring and fencing exercises.

Letter to Samuel Phillips, dated January 26, 1684, from Cambridge. Autographed letter signed (A. L. S.), 1 page, in quarto format

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Joseph Cole of Eastham by Thomas Mayo Jr. of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Thomas Mayo Jr. of Harwich by Thomas Mayo Sr. of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Folio f 52v. Codex Madrid I (Ms. 8937) "Treaty of statics and mechanics", 192 folios with 384 pages. Internal format: 215 x 145 mm. APPLIED MECHANICS (MACHINES AND WITS). PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICS, CINEMATICS, DYNAMICS. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE ESPAÑA, MADRID. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Jonathan Sparrow of Eastham by Thomas Young of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Joshua Hopkins and Samuel Mayo by John Sipson and Tom Sipson of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Joshua Hopkins and Samuel Mayo by John Sipson and Tom Sipson of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Edward Knowles of Harwich by Kenelm Winslow of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Manuscript pages of the Statutes of Campione, 1266, laws regulating the Campione fief, reproduction of documents from the State archives in Milan, Campione d'Italia, Lombardy. Italy, 13th century.

LIBRO 1 - CABILDOS DEL HOSPITAL REAL - 1524-1534. Location: BIBLIOTECA UNIVERSIDAD. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. A CORUÑA. SPAIN.

INQUISICION - DOCUMENTOS DEL PROCESO CONTRA MIGUEL RIZO - SIGLO XVI - LEG 196 Nº 30. Location: ARCHIVO HISTORICO NACIONAL-COLECCION, MADRID, SPAIN.

BULA DEL PAPA HONORIO III PARA QUE NO SE PAGUEN DIEZMOS - COLECCION DE BULAS CONCEDIDAS A LA ORDEN DE ALCANTARA - SIGLO XVI. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

The last letter of Queen Maria Antoinette, 2 November 1755, 16 October 1793, Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria, written the morning in front of her...

DOCUMENTO, PRIVILEGIO RODADO. DEPOSITO: MUSEO DE SANTO TOME. (COLECCIÓN PARTICULAR).

Folio f 50r. Codex Madrid II (Ms. 8936) "Treaty of fortification, statics and geometry". 158 folios with 316 pages. Internal format: 210 x 145 mm. MATHEMATICS. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE ESPAÑA, MADRID. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Nathaniel Gould by John Yates of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

MSS 19701 EPISTOLA 28 MERCED JUAN II. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

England. Carta Magna (1212). Manuscript Add. 4838. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum.

CARTA A UNA ASPIRANTE AL CARMELO - 1574. Author: SAINT TERESA OF AVILA. Location: CONVENTO DE SAN JOSE. Toledo. SPAIN.

A collection of medical receipts in Italian, against plague

Letter to Jan van Wey.

LIBRO DE LOS CABALLEROS DE LA ORDEN DE SANTIAGO - 1361 - FOLIO 65. Location: ARCHIVO MUNICIPAL. BURGOS. SPAIN.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Thomas and Samuel Quason of Harwich (Thomas): Monomoy (Samuel) by Sachemus of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Lease of land from Joshua Child Jr. to Joshua Child Sr. for 38 acres land in Lincoln, in consideration of 26£ , Real property

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Daniel Cole Jr. and Thomas Rich of Harwich by Daniel Cole Sr. of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Signature. Autografo. Madrid, National library. Author: MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Folio f 26v. Codex Madrid II (Ms. 8936) "Treaty of fortification, statics and geometry". 158 folios with 316 pages. Internal format: 210 x 145 mm. PERSPECTIVE, OPTICS, PAINTING, DRAWING. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE ESPAÑA, MADRID. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Jonathan Sparrow of Eastham by Elisha Hopkins of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

LIBRO DE VISITAS Y PUPILAJES-CONTROL-S XVI-. Location: UNIVERSIDAD BIBLIOTECA. SALAMANCA. SPAIN.

LIBRO ACTAS ACUERDO FESTIVO DIA S ISIDRO FOL 3. Location: AYUNTAMIENTO. SANTORCAZ. MADRID. SPAIN.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Samuel Mayo Jr. by Jabiz Jacob and Jacob Jacob of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Deed of property in Truro sold to Joshua Rich of Truro by John Darling, Temperance Darling (wife of John), Ephraim Avery, and Ruth Avery (wife of Ephraim) of Wellfleet ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Folio f 94v. Codex Madrid II (Ms. 8936) "Treaty of fortification, statics and geometry". 158 folios with 316 pages. Internal format: 210 x 145 mm. MATHEMATICS. APPLIED MECHANICS (MACHINES AND WITS). OBSERVATION OF NATURE. MILITARY ENGINEERING, FORTIFICATIONS. PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICS, CINEMATICS, DYNAMICS. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE ESPAÑA, MADRID. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

Section of a Deed for Land, Quill and black ink on parchment, Ridge's Early Calligraphy Examples, England, 1498-1759, ephemera, Calligraphy, Calligraphy

LIBRO DE FABRICA - CUENTAS DE LA CATEDRAL DE GETAFE - Nº4 - FOLIO 24R - AÑOS 1644 A 1692. Location: ARCHIVO HISTORICO DIOCESANO. GETAFE. MADRID. SPAIN.

Recto: Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharoah, preliminary design for plate 2, 'Spiritus Intellectus' (The Spirit of Intellect) in the 'Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit' series; Verso: inscription concerning print series of the 'Life of John the Baptist' and 'The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit', Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523-1605, Pen and brown ink, wash on laid paper, The Spirit of the Intellect: Pharoah seated on a covered dais, left, surrounded by his court. Joseph, a young man, stands before him. Inscription below. Verso: inscription, Netherlands, 1595, figures, Drawing, Drawing

Brief, anonymous, 1830 letter Letter in handwriting, addressed to J.C.J. van Speyk, commander of gunboat no. 2 for Antwerp. One sheet described two -sided, fragment of an original letter. Amsterdam paper. ink writing (processes) Antwerp

LIBRO DE LEYES Y ORDENANZAS REALES DE LAS INDIAS DEL MAR OCEANO - 1574. Author: ALONSO DE ZORITA. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

2 leaves from the Etymologiae : in Latin ,

Reproduction de la dernière page du brevet n° 117.574 pris en France le 16 février 1876, par Penaud et Gauchot, pour «Un aéro-plane ou appareil aérien volant».. La Vaulx, Henry de, 1870-1930. Manuscripts, Portraits, Drawings, Prints. 1922 - 1876-02-16. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Airplanes, Patents, Penaud, Alphonse,, Gauchot, Paul

Detail from the Voynich manuscript.

Declaration of the victory of painting over death (part five), c. 1660 Continued of the statement of the title page with the victory of painting over death (BI-1887-1463-2). Zwolle (Possible) paper. ink writing (processes) Continued of the statement of the title page with the victory of painting over death (BI-1887-1463-2). Zwolle (Possible) paper. ink writing (processes)

Alexander Cozens, 1717-1786, British, Page 13, Notes on Methods of Drawing, 1746. Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, bound in vellum.

Elección Consulado del Mar, Barcelona, siglo XVI. Biblioteca de l'Il·lustre Col·legi de l'Advocacia de Barcelona.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to John Thom of Harwich by John Sipson of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Hugo, Victor (n.1802-02-26-D.1885-05-22), Cot of the legend of centuries, God invisible to the philosopher (dummy title), 1868. Maisons de Victor Hugo Paris-Guernsey.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Jonathan Sparrow by Prince Snow of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

LIBRO DE CLAUSTRO-A FAVOR DE LA ANTOMIA PRACTICA-1550-. Author: BUSTAMANTE DOCTOR. Location: UNIVERSIDAD BIBLIOTECA. SALAMANCA. SPAIN.

De morbis contagiosis libri septem / Julien Le Paulmier.

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Eldad Atwood of Eastham by Isaac Pepper of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

CARTA MANUSCRITO DE RELACION DE HERNAN CORTES AL REY (1519-1526). Author: HERNAN CORTES DE MONROY Y PIZARRO (1485-1547). Location: ACADEMIA DE LA HISTORIA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Folio f 91r. Codex Madrid II (Ms. 8936) "Treaty of fortification, statics and geometry". 158 folios with 316 pages. Internal format: 210 x 145 mm. OBSERVATION OF NATURE. MILITARY ENGINEERING, FORTIFICATIONS. Museum: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL DE ESPAÑA, MADRID. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to Jeremiah Reaph of Harwich by John Sipson of Harwich ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

Page from Ramayana, 1800s. Java, 19th century. Ink on paper; overall: 32.6 x 21 cm (12 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.).

Page from Ramayana, 1800s. Java, 19th century. Ink on paper; overall: 32.6 x 21 cm (12 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.).

CARTA AL CONSEJO DE INDIAS CONTANDO VIAJE POR RIO PARAGUAY. Author: MARTINEZ DE IRALA D. Location: Archivo General de Indias. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN.

A page from Albrecht Dürer's 'The Ring and Fencing Book,' 1512, drawn in pen and lightly watercolored, showing fencing figures in instructional poses with detailed observation.

PERGAMINO DONADO POR ALFONSO VII AL MONASTERIO DE OSERA. Location: MONASTERIO. OSERA / OSEIRA. Orense. SPAIN.

PAGINA 7V DEL TESTAMENTO DE ISABEL LA CATOLICA HECHO EN LA VILLA DE MEDINA DEL CAMPO A 12 DE OCTUBRE DE 1504. Location: ARCHIVO-COLECCION. Simancas. Valladolid. SPAIN.

Release from James Renaud to Isaac Trehell, 1696-07-22

Deed of property in Eastham sold to Thomas Mayo of Eastham by John Banges of Eastham ,. Stanley Smith Deed Collection

LIBRO DE LEYES Y ORDENANZAS REALES DE LAS INDIAS DEL MAR OCEANO - 1574. Author: ALONSO DE ZORITA. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Potier de Blancmesnil, Nicolas, 1613 (Inferred), 1 page

LIBRO DE LEYES Y ORDENANZAS REALES DE LAS INDIAS DEL MAR OCEANO - 1574. Author: ALONSO DE ZORITA. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

ACTA DE ABDICACION DE LOS REINOS DE CASTILLA Y LEON POR CARLOS V EN FAVOR DE SU HIJO FELIPE II - 1556. Location: ARCHIVO-COLECCION. Simancas. Valladolid. SPAIN.

PERGAMINO CON LAS ESCRITURAS DE LOS PRIMEROS MONJES. Location: MONASTERIO. OSERA / OSEIRA. Orense. SPAIN.

Hand 5 and hand 6., 1469, Mantua, Italy

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