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The December Fine Antiques, Art & Decorations Auction

Sat, Dec 6, 2025 10:00AM EST
  2025-12-06 10:00:00 2025-12-06 10:00:00 America/New_York Gray's Auctioneers LLC Gray's Auctioneers LLC : The December Fine Antiques, Art & Decorations Auction https://auctions.graysauctioneers.com/auctions/grays/the-december-fine-antiques-art-decorations-auction-21254
The Gray's December Fine Antiques, Art and Decorations Auction features a rare Federal Cylinder Desk and Bookcase from Bankson and Lawson, Baltimore, created between 1785 - 1792, along with many other intriguing antiques, several 16th C - 19th C paintings by Flemish, Dutch and German artists and numerous silver, gilt and bronze decorations. Wonderful rugs, Ogee and tall case clocks, architectural elements and a large taxidermy Marlin round out this compelling end of year auction.
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Lot 122

GRAY, John 1769, A Treatise on Gunnery,

Estimate: $300 - $500
Current Bid
$150

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GRAY, John 1769, A Treatise on Gunnery, by John Gray, First Edition.

London: $b Printed for William Innys, at the West End of St. Paul's MDCCXXXI [1731].
[4], xliii, [1], 94, [2] p., [1] folded leaf ; $b ill., plate. Signatures: [A]2 B-I8 K6

Bound in speckled leather, gilt borders, raised bands, gilt panels, speckled edges.



H: 8 W: 5 1/4 in. Good. Edges and corners rubbed and bumped, tail of spine pulled, covers and spine rubbed, rear cover with some small damage to leather, front gutter starting, text and images clean and fresh.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 8.00

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.