Chapman (1871) Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Chapman (1871) Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 07, 2024
Curiosities of Ido-European Tradition 1869
Est: $80 - $150
Curiosities of Ido-European Tradition and Folk-Lore. by Walter K. Kelly. Published by Chapman and Hall 1863. Original cloth. Covers are faded. Spine is a bit worn. Previous owner's name on front end paper else good.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Aug. 20, 2022
ATKINS, GAIUS GLENN. 1868-1956.
Est: $200 - $300
Group of letters to Edward M. Chapman (all addressed "My Dear Edward"), four from Atkins's time at the First Congregational Church, Detroit, and one from Auburn Seminary. Together with a typed carbon copy of a letter from Chapman to Atkins. ATKINS: 1. Single-sheet TLS, First Congregational Church, Detroit, letterhead, July 22, 1924. He begins by complimenting Chapman's hand and tells him of a moral and spiritual handwriting expert who has analyzed his soul, and that "...he gave me the benefit of the doubt in debatable matters." He replies to Chapman's invitation to stay with a rundown of his busy schedule, etc. 11in. x 8 1/2in. Condition: Two vertical and one horizontal fold, hole punches, light toning/spotting. 2. Single-sheet ALS, First Congregational Church, Detroit, letterhead, October 12, 1925. Various personal/social plans and news, and he writes of his 58th birthday, etc.; 6 3/4in. x 10 1/2in., folded. Condition: Vertical fold, hole punches, light spotting. 3. Two-sheet ALS, First Congregational Church, Detroit, letterhead, March 20, 1926. In discussing travel/free time, he writes that "I would go to New York and spend six weeks a year of the theater, music & pictures..." He gives news of going to Palestine and Egypt and writes of "The really challenging aspect of our church work here..., " etc. 7 1/4in. x 6 1/8in. Condition: One horizontal fold, hole punches, light spotting. 4. Three-sheet holographic letter (appears to be missing the last/signed page), First Congregational Church, Detroit, letterhead, July 10, 1926. Discusses Chapman's family; preparing for his trip to the Highbury Congregational Church, England; and other news. 7 1/4in. x 6 1/8in. Condition: One horizontal fold, light spotting. 5. Single-sheet ALS, on Huntington House, Seminary Campus, Auburn letterhead, September 12, 1927. Addressed to both Chapman and his wife, he writes that he has spent a day visiting around and went to the Zoo, shares news of family/friends, and his time at home. 5 3/8in. x 7 1/8in. Condition: Two vertical folds. CHAPMAN: 6. Single-sheet typed carbon copy of a letter to Atkins, July 4, 1927. An invitation for him and his wife to visit; he asks, "Did you ever preach on 'God's Surprises'?" and says "I put three stets together yesterday and tried it," etc. 11in. x 8 1/2in. Condition: With hole punches. PLEASE NOTE: 20TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS CAN HAVE VARIED TONING FROM AGE; IMAGES MAY APPEAR LIGHTER ON DIFFERENT SCREENS. EDWARD MORTIMER CHAPMAN (1862-1952) was a Connecticut pastor, academic, and author. He graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1890. Chapman was a descendant of Robert Chapman, one of the first settlers of Saybrook, Connecticut (c. 1635). He served as pastor of Old Lyme Church from 1906 to 1915. Chapmans works integrated his wide-ranging theological, literary, and historical interests. This lot and the other Chapman-related documents offered in this sale were part of a collection of his family papers.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Aug. 20, 2022
PERSONS, FREDERICK T., b. 1869; [CONGREGATIONAL LIBRARY, BOSTON].
Est: $100 - $200
A single-sheet TLS to Edward M. Chapman, on Congregational Library letterhead, April 30, 1935. Persons discusses what he has discovered in response to Chapman's antiquarian inquiry, stating the grasshopper in question is not an emblem of the Faneuil family, and refers to Shem Drown, a Deacon in the First Baptist Church, who fabricated the sign and was also "the creator of the Indian on the Province House." 11in. x 8 15/16in. Condition: One horizontal and two vertical folds, holes punched, paperclip marks, light spotting. PLEASE NOTE: 20TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS CAN HAVE VARIED TONING FROM AGE; IMAGES MAY APPEAR LIGHTER ON DIFFERENT SCREENS. EDWARD MORTIMER CHAPMAN (1862-1952) was a Connecticut pastor, academic, and author. He graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1890. Chapman was a descendant of Robert Chapman, one of the first settlers of Saybrook, Connecticut (c. 1635). He served as pastor of Old Lyme Church from 1906 to 1915. Chapmans works integrated his wide-ranging theological, literary, and historical interests. This lot and the other Chapman-related documents offered in this sale were part of a collection of his family papers.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Aug. 20, 2022
HOCKING, WILLIAM ERNEST, 1873-1966; [HARVARD UNIVERSITY].
Est: $100 - $200
A letter from Professor William Ernest Hocking to Edward M. Chapman, and a typed carbon copy of a letter from Chapman to another Harvard-associated acquaintance: 1. HOCKING: Single-sheet ALS on Harvard University letterhead, to Edward M. Chapman, November 13, 1927. He thanks Chapman for a favorable review: "You help me to feel hopeful that we can create a common sense which will refrain from 'throwing out the baby with the bathwater.'" 5 1/2in. x 8 1/2in. Condition: Two vertical folds, hole punches, toning. 2. CHAPMAN: A typed carbon copy of a letter to another colleague, Fred Richards, March 4, 1938. With tidbits of academic news/gossip, his and others' health updates, etc.: "A letter from Page the other day tells of his progress toward recovery... He had got on far enough so that he intended to preside at the meeting of the Andover Trustees..."; and mentions Lucius Baird, Peabody, Blakeley, and others. 11in. x 8in. Condition: Very toned, hole punches. PLEASE NOTE: 20TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS CAN HAVE VARIED TONING FROM AGE; IMAGES MAY APPEAR LIGHTER ON DIFFERENT SCREENS. EDWARD MORTIMER CHAPMAN (1862-1952) was a Connecticut pastor, academic, and author. He graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1890. Chapman was a descendant of Robert Chapman, one of the first settlers of Saybrook, Connecticut (c. 1635). He served as pastor of Old Lyme Church from 1906 to 1915. Chapmans works integrated his wide-ranging theological, literary, and historical interests. This lot and the other Chapman-related documents offered in this sale were part of a collection of his family papers.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Jun. 17, 2022
CHARLES DICKENS, 1874, SIXTEEN VOLUMES, "DICKEN'S WORKS"
Est: $300 - $500
Sixteen Volumes. Published by Chapman and Hall, London. 1/2 Leather.
DuMouchelles
Apr. 04, 2022
1876 First Book of Zoology by Edward S. Morse Illustrated FIRST EDITION
Est: -
New York: D. Appleton and Company. It contains 188 pages. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
One Source Auctions
Aug. 25, 2021
AUGUSTUS A. CHAPMAN
Est: $80 - $100
(1805-1876) Confederate brigadier general who served in the Gauley Bridge campaign and in various civil posts during the war. Black ink signature as ‘General' on a 7 x 1 in. slip cut from a ledger. Fine condition.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Sep. 24, 2020
Lily Edith White Harwood Appleton Photograph
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Lily Edith White (1866-1944). Photograph of an artistically dressed smiling woman. Signed "As ever - with love, Lily White. Sept 2-3-1920 - Appleton - Land of Joy and Castle of the Hearts Desire" along the lower right. Blindstamped "Harwood, Appleton" along the lower right. Height: 9 5/8 in x width: 7 in.
Revere Auctions
Jun. 27, 2020
"THE ART JOURNAL FOR 1875" BOOK
Est: $100 - $300
NEW YORK: D. APPLETON & CO. PUBLISHERS - 100'S OF ENGRAVINGS / PRINTS
Heart Felt Antiques & Auction Service
May. 15, 2020
The Colt Family 1874
Est: $20 - $200
By Rev. F.W Chapman A. M.
Main Auction Galleries
Nov. 04, 2018
(30vol) DICKENS, CHARLES (1812-1870) [WORKS]
Est: $400 - $600
London: Chapman & Hall, undated (third quarter 19th Century), bound in brown 3/4 leather with gilt floral spines and marbled boards
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 31, 2018
C.1866 Waltham Coin Silver Pocket Watch
Est: -
Appleton, tracy, & co. Movement serial #164566 and #216160. Case is marked coin silver, serial #w474. Wear from age and use. Not working. Measures approximately 2.25 in diameter. Tm4754
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Dec. 16, 2017
1876 Art Journal Book
Est: -
Published by D. Appleton & Co. Some wear and tear from age. 32 engravings, 4 engravings from sculpture, 3 full page illustrations on wood. Nr8209
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 22, 2016
Chapman, Charles Captain A VOYAGE FROM SOUTHAMPTON TO CAPE TOWN IN THE UNION COMPANY'S MAIL STEAMER 'SYRIA' AND TWO THOUSAND MILES JOURNEY THROUGH KAFFIRLAND AND THE DIAMOND FIELDS London: George Berridge & Co., 1872 First edition. Sepia
Est: R1,600 - R3,000
Chapman, Charles Captain A VOYAGE FROM SOUTHAMPTON TO CAPE TOWN IN THE UNION COMPANY'S MAIL STEAMER 'SYRIA' AND TWO THOUSAND MILES JOURNEY THROUGH KAFFIRLAND AND THE DIAMOND FIELDS London: George Berridge & Co., 1872 First edition. Sepia illustrations. In quarter leather blue solander box, original paper covers faded. The trip back was through the Griqua Territory.An extremely rare publication.
Stephan Welz & Co
Feb. 17, 2013
DICKENS, CHARLES. 1812-1870.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Master Humphrey's Clock. London: Chapman and Hall, 1840-41. 3 volumes. 4to (251 x 164 mm). Engraved frontispiece in each volume and engraved vignettes in text by George Cattermole and Hablot K. Browne. Original brown cloth, spines elaborately gilt, upper covers centered with large gilt clock surrounded by floral pattern in blind, yellow endpapers. Light spotting to covers, spines slightly sunned, a touch of wear to extremities. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. A fine copy.
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2012
* Chapman, (20th century), Untitled, 1976
Est: $100 - $200
Chapman (20th century) Untitled, 1976 stoneware bottle form vase inscribed Chapman and dated Height 10 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 15, 2011
DICKENS, CHARLES. 1812-1870. [Christmas Books.]
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
[Christmas Books.] 5 titles: 1. A Christmas Carol. London: Chapman & Hall, 1843. [viii], 166, [2] pp. Four hand-colored engraved plates and illustrations in the text by John Leech. Faded period inscription to half-title, some faint spots. FIRST ISSUE with title-page in red and blue, dated 1843, "stave I" on p 1. 2. The Chimes. London: Chapman and Hall, 1845. [viii], 175, [1] pp. Additional engraved title, frontispiece, illustrations throughout by John Leech, Richard Doyle, and others. A few faint spots, but generally clean. FIRST STATE with publisher's name engraved on additional title. 3. The Cricket on the Hearth. London: for the author by Bradbury and Evans, 1846. [viii], 174, [2] pp. Additional engraved title, frontispiece and illustrations throughout by John Leech, Richard Doyle and others. Minor toning, else internally clean. FIRST EDITION, with second state of advertisement leaf. 4. The Battle of Life. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1846. [viii], 175, [3] pp. Additional engraved title, frontispiece, illustrations throughout by Daniel Maclise, Richard Doyle, John Leech and others. Lightly toned, but generally internally clean. FIRST EDITION, with 4th state of engraved title as often found. 5. The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1848. [viii], 188 pp. Additional engraved title, frontispiece and illustrations throughout by John Tenniel, John Leech and others. Generally internally clean. FIRST EDITION. All bound in full crimson morocco, spine gilt, upper covers with morocco inlay vignettes depicting characters from each of the works, a.e.g., all with original cloth bound in at rear, for Henry Sotheran. Custom cloth slipcase. Mild fading to original cloth on some volumes, spines somewhat sunned.
Bonhams
Jun. 23, 2011
KENDALL, George Wilkins (1809-1867). The War Between the United States and Mexico illustrated, Embracing Pictorial Drawings of All the Principal Conflicts by Carl Nebel...With a Description of Each Battle. New York & Philadelphia: Appleton,
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
KENDALL, George Wilkins (1809-1867). The War Between the United States and Mexico illustrated, Embracing Pictorial Drawings of All the Principal Conflicts by Carl Nebel...With a Description of Each Battle. New York & Philadelphia: Appleton, 1851. 2υo (542 x 425 mm). 12 lithographed plates by Bayot after drawings by Carl Nebel, each finely hand-colored and finished with touches of gum arabic, by Lemercier of Paris. Modern red half morocco spine gilt, contemporary printed boards mounted on sides. FIRST EDITION. THE BEST PICTORIAL RECORD OF THE WAR WITH MEXICO. Kendall, a journalist with the New Orleans Picayune, had repeatedly endorsed U.S. military action against Mexico. When war broke out, he "rode with the rangers, witnessed most of Taylor's battles, and himself captured a cavalry flag...he attatched himself as a voluntary aide to the staff of General Worth and saw nearly all the fighting from Vera Cruz to Chapultepec. He was mentioned in dispatches and was wounded in the knee in the storming of the last fortress" (DAB). Bennett p. 65 ("these seem...the very best American battle scenes in existence"); Howes K-76 ("b," "The fine plates by Carl Nebel were produced at Paris, the text printed at New Orleans, the book bound and sold by Appleton in New York"); Sabin 37362.
Christie's
Aug. 12, 2010
(COLLECTED WORKS) DICKENS, CHARLES. Uniformly bound set of first book editions. 25 vols. London, 1837-1870.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
(COLLECTED WORKS) DICKENS, CHARLES A uniformly bound set of Dickens' works, all London: Chapman and Hall or Bradbury and Evans as issued except where notes. First Edition in book form except where noted. 25 vols. total, comprising the following: The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. 1837. -- Nicholas Nickleby. 1839. Later edition. - - Master Humphrey's Clock. 1840-41. 3 vols. bound in 2. -- American Notes. 1842. 2 vols. Second edition. -- Martin Chuzzlewit. 1844. -- Five of the six Christmas Books: The Chimes. 1845. -- The Cricket on the Hearth. 1846 [i.e. December, 1845]. -- The Battle of Life. A Love Story. 1846. -- Pictures from Italy. 1746 -- The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain. 1848. - Dombey and Son. 1848. -- David Copperfield. 1850. -- Bleak House. 1853. -- Hard Times. 1854. -- Little Dorrit. 1857. With "Rigaud" uncorrected. -- The Poor Traveller: Boots at the Holly-Tree Inn: Mrs. Gamp. 1858. Original wraps bound in. -- A Tale of Two Cities. 1859. First edition, second impression, with corrected p. 213, but correct date to title page. -- Great Expectations. 1861. 3 vols. Vols. 2 and 3 are first impressions (vol. 3 conforms with all but 3 points in Clarendon edition, pointing to a later state within the first impression), vol. 1 is fourth edition. -- Our Mutual Friend. 1865. 2 vols. -- Edwin Drood. 1870. With three-page manuscript account to p. 190 and original yellow rear endpapers, transcribing an article from Graphic, August 11, 1888. Various sizes, all green morocco over cloth gilt-stamped, gilt-stamped spines and title in gilt to leather spine labels. Four of the five Christmas books (all but Picture of Italy) finely bound in full green morocco stamped in geometric block design with titles stamped in gilt to front boards, royal purple and green leather gilt-stamped dentelles, original cloth and spine tipped to endpapers. Conditions vary; most lacking half-titles and advertisements; foxing to most volumes; boards sturdy to all vols.; full condition report available upon request.
Hindman
Jun. 23, 2010
DICKENS, CHARLES. 1812-1870.
Est: $800 - $1,200
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. London: Chapman and Hall, 1838-39. 19/20 parts. 40 plates by Phiz. Original printed wrappers, custom cloth clamshell case. Including most advertisements, a few plates with some foxing, wrappers with some repair, several with brief ownership signatures to top margin front wrappers, a few wrappers with mild soiling, general wear to case. First edition in parts, mixed issue with first issue "visiter" for "sister" in 4th part, but corrected "letter" in 5th part. With most adverts including the rare "Hill's Seal Wafers" advert with wax seals intact. Hatton & Cleaver pp.130-160.
Bonhams
Jun. 23, 2010
DICKENS, CHARLES. 1812-1870.
Est: $800 - $1,200
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. London: Chapman and Hall, 1837. Illustrated with plates. Early 20th century full red morocco gilt, multicolor morocco inlay on front cover depicting Samuel Pickwick; slipcase. Spine darkened with wear at ends and joints, covers started, light stain to upper cover, old description taped to front free endpaper. First edition, extra-illustrated and in pictorial morocco extra, by Bayntun. With nearly 60 inserted illustrations including those by Buss and Onwhyn; colored plates by Onwhyn and Brock.
Bonhams
Dec. 15, 2009
DICKENS, CHARLES. 1812-1870.
Est: -
COMPLETE SET OF THE CHRISTMAS BOOKS. 1. A Christmas Carol. London: Chapman & Hall, 1843. 4 hand-colored plates. Mild soiling to title-page, chipping to spine ends, abraded mark on lower inside cover. First issue with title-page in red & blue dated 1843, "Stave I" on p.1 and rare green-coated endpapers (coating rubbed). Ownership signatures of S. Crease and Sarah Lindley. 2. The Chimes. London: Chapman & Hall, 1845. Bookplate. Second issue with imprint below image on engraved title. 3. The Battle of Life. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1846. Bookplate. Fourth issue with cupid carrying the scroll on engraved title. 4. The Cricket on the Hearth. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1846. Bookplate. Second state of ad leaves. 5. The Hunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1848. Bookplate. Together, 5 volumes. 8vo. Publisher's red cloth stamped in gilt. Some slight leans and mild sunning to spines, light fraying to spine ends and lower corners just showing, bookplates as noted above. First editions, first issue of A Christmas Carol. Christmas Carol also bears the rare green endpapers (much preferable for a Christmas book with red cloth covers) which are considered "trial" endpapers rejected by the publishers as the green coating had to be applied by hand whilst the yellow-coating was done by machine. See illustration.
Bonhams
Jun. 10, 2009
POST, MELVILLE DAVISSON. 1869-1930.
Est: $500 - $700
4 titles: 1. The Mystery at the Blue Villa. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1919. Original blue cloth stamped in gilt, dust jacket. First edition. 2. Monsieur Jonquelle, Prefect of Police of Paris. New York: D. Appleton, 1923. Original orange cloth stamped in black, dust jacket. First edition, first issue with p 62 preceding p 61. 3. Walker of the Secret Service. New York: D. Appleton, 1924. Original orange cloth stamped in black, dust jacket. First edition. 4. Silent Witness. New York: Farrar & Rinehart, [1930]. Original black cloth stamped in red, dust jacket. Price-clipped. First edition. Generally excellent condition. Provenance: From the collection of M.B. Goldstone.
Bonhams
Dec. 19, 2007
The old woman
Est: £400 - £600
Honor Charlotte Appleton (1879-1951) The old woman signed 'Honor C Appleton' (lower right) and inscribed 'The old old woman stole out to the garden, and waved her hooked/stick over the rose-bushes, and they quickly sank beneath/the brown earth' (lower middle) pencil and watercolour 10¾ x 8½ in. (27.3 x 21.5 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 13, 2004
A GROUP OF WATCHES, CIRCA 1876-1912
Est: $400 - $600
the group including the makers: Appleton Watch Co.; Manistee Watch Company - two pieces; Western Clock Co.; and two Swiss watches made for the American market; together with a pendant watch movement and dial, signed Atlas Watch Co.; (7 pieces.)
Sotheby's
Oct. 13, 2004
A SILVER CHRONODROMETER AND A SILVER CHRONOGRAPH, CIRCA 1860-1875
Est: $1,400 - $1,600
the 'Chronodrometer', no. 14703, 18 size, movement and dial signed Appleton, Tracy & Co.; the 'Chronograph' with sweep seconds, no. 1,242,208, 18 size, 15 jewels, movement signed under dial Waltham Watch Co; (2 pieces.)
Sotheby's