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Lot 1128
Group of Early Booklets and Ephemera
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
To include: Matthaus Merian engraving, 17th century (3.5 x 8.25 in.) (mounted by one edge to sheet); cut-out horse and cat; two 18th century clippings; excerpt from The Geographical Preceptor (London,1795), octavo, discussing the United States and containing allegorical personifications of the continents; Outlines of Ancient History and Chronology (Boston, 1823), 32 pages, octavo; Zachary Taylor presidential election flyer outlining his "personal character and qualities," 1848; calligraphy practice.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Overall very good condition.