FRAKTURS, BOOKS & PRINTS 1084. Samuel Baumann Adam and Eve German Imprint Hymn. "Herzlich thut mich verlangen" (My heart is filled with longing). Printed on wove paper by Samuel Baumann, Ephrata, PA circa 1795. Unframed, 12" x 10". Condition: Fair with repair, losses and foxing.
1085. Lancaster County Watercolor and Ink Fraktur Bookplate. Attributed to Johannes Schopp. (Pennsylvania, active 17741800). Prayer verse in heart with various floral devices. Unframed, 6" x 3-1/2". Condition: Good with minor stains.
1086. Lancaster County 1815 Ink and Watercolor Fraktur Birth Certificate. Attributed to Andreas Kessler. (Southeastern Pennsylvania, active 1805-1821). Mirror image fraktur with yellow birds, parrots and floral devices. Unframed, 7-1/2" x 12". Condition: Good with minor foxing and toning.
1087. Southeastern Pennsylvania Monochromatic Vorschrift. Late 18th/early 19th century. German Script on laid paper. Unframed, 8-3/8" x 13". Condition: Good with creases and tears, even toning with some foxing.
1088. Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, PA 1765 Vorschrift. Signed Heinrich Hackman and containing Psalm 89. "I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever": etc. Polychrome vining flourishes on crest with elaborate floral enhanced lettered heading in a bold yellow with red outline. German Script on wove paper. Unframed, 8-1/8" x 12-5/8". Condition: Good with light foxing and toning.
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