18th Century Silk Needlework Bookmark Governor John Carver Mayflower Chair – Americana
$99.99
“Oaken Chair brought over by Gov. Carver in the MayFlower 1620”.
This bookmark was found in this rare 1791 Isaiah Thomas Bible.
The Bible is now owned by a museum in New York.
This is a great piece of Americana.
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“Oaken Chair brought over by Gov. Carver in the MayFlower 1620”.
This bookmark was found in this rare 1791 Isaiah Thomas Bible.
The Bible is now owned by a museum in New York.
18th century, possibly earlier, hard to put an exact date on it. – John Carver was one of the Pilgrims who braved the Mayflower voyage in 1620 which resulted in the creation of Plymouth Colony in America. When the Pilgrims made the decision to begin moving their church to somewhere in America, they sent John Carver and Robert Cushman as their representatives to England to negotiate with the Virginia Company and organize the business. Carver came on the Mayflower, where he acted as governor on the ship for the voyage. After arrival, he was elected governor of the Colony, and remained in that capacity until his untimely death from an apparent heat-stroke in April 1621.
This is a great piece of Americana.
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Bookmark Governor John Carver
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 4 × 1 in |
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| Grade | Short definition | Key signs to look for | Typical use / value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine (F) | Virtually as issued; near‑new for its age. | Tight, original binding; clean, unmarked pages; original leather or cloth intact; minimal shelf wear. | Collector quality; commands the highest premium. |
| Very Good (VG) | Light signs of use but well cared for. | Minor rubbing at edges; small scuffs; sound binding; complete text and plates/maps present. | Collectible; desirable but lower premium than Fine. |
| Good (G) | Clearly used; moderate wear and handling signs. | Fading or spine rubbing; light foxing or inscriptions; small tears; structurally sound. | Solid reading copy; modest market value. |
| Fair | Worn but generally complete text block. | Heavy wear to boards; loose hinges; missing endpapers or half‑title; soiling or repairs needed. | Low value; suitable for restoration or rebinding. |
| Poor / Reading Copy | Heavily damaged; often only the text remains usable. | Detached covers; missing pages; severe water/mold damage; heavy foxing or staining. | Reference or restoration only; minimal market value unless content is exceptionally rare. |
Note: Binding condition (original, rebacked, or binding copy) and presence of plates, maps, or family registers significantly affect value. Please look at all photos and read the entire description when evaluating a listing.
Founded 1698, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge BIBLE OT/NT undated