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Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia | October 29, 2026

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Dick & Shirley Roberts assembled a world-class collection of American furniture, paintings, maps, early Catesby prints, silver and porcelain, working with top dealers including Israel Sack, Liverant & Son, Deanne Levison, Arader, Shrubsole and others. Major centers of furniture making are represented: Boston, Portsmouth, Newport, Connecticut, Philadelphia and Charleston, with paintings by Jane Peterson, JC Beckwith, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf & Edmund Tarbell, among others. Silver by John Ewan, John Carter, Robert Reading, extensive selection of Francis I pattern; and early Chinese export.
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Lot 539

Major Sebastian Bauman - Plan of the Investment of York and Gloucester

Estimate: $60,000 - $90,000
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$30,000

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Major Sebastian Bauman, To His Excellency Gen. Washington... Plan of the Investment of York and Gloucester..., Philadelphia, 1782, uncolored engraving on watermarked laid paper, plate 17-1/2 x 15-1/4 in, sheet 25-7/8 x 18-1/8 in.; modern 18th century style parcel gilt print frame, 33-1/2 x 25-3/4 x 1/2 in.

Provenance: Henry G. Taliaferro Rare Maps and Prints, New York, NY, September 2003 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $160,000); Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Note: For more information, see Margaret Beck Pritchard and Henry G. Taliaferro, Degrees of Latitude (2002), pp. 292-293, no. 68.

Note: As this map was published by subscription only, few sheets were printed with even fewer copies surviving. In his Atlas of the American Revolution, Kenneth Nebenzahl refers to this map as the "first American map of the war's greatest victory," and "a cornerstone document of our national heritage."

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Henry G. Taliaferro Rare Maps and Prints, New York, NY, September 2003 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $160,000); Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia

archivally framed, hinged to mat at top edge, conservation and restoration to all edges, numerous repaired closed tears notably along the top edge with some slightly into image, loss along right edge restored with retained piece, repaired small hole above Wormley's Creek, some scattered areas of minor discoloration; frame in overall good condition Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.