In a Fine and Decorative Arts Auction to be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, Cordier Auctions will offer a rare document seldom seen at auction. The Manifesto and Proclamation of 1778 was Britains final attempt at reconciliation following the signing of the Declaration of Independence. New to the market, this broadside is an exciting highlight to an auction filled with Americana, fine art, and fine jewelry. In 1778, after the defeat at Saratoga, the British government issued a proposal of peace to the former colonies. Fearing an alliance between the French and Americans, a commission was formed to present a Manifesto and Proclamation to the colonies offering general amnesty and pardon with internal self-government and the repeal of parliamentary taxation. Printed in New York by James Rivington, a Tory printer and reputed continental spy, the double column broadside was not well received by the colonists; Rivingtons shop was set afire by an angry mob, and as history indicates, the colonies declined Englands offer. This example, consigned by a direct descendant of Mary Rittenhouse (1795-1873), is untrimmed with the woodcut of the Royal arms to the top. It carries an estimate of $10,000-$15,000. The auction will also include various quality fine and decorative arts, furnishings, sterling, jewelry, and collectibles. Other highlights will include an inlaid Pembroke table from New York, ca. 1790-1810, (est. $1,000-$2,000), and a pastel portrait by Henry Clive (California/Australia, 1881-1960), (est. $2,000-$3,000). A four-CTW pair of diamond stud earrings will also be offered with an estimate of $6,000-$12,000, as well as a Patek Philippe for Tiffany 18-carat gold pocket watch (est. $2,000-$3,000). Bidding will be online. Previews are by appointment only. For more information, call 717-731-8662 or visit www.CordierAuction.com.