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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:462
Sale Title:Collectables AuctionLots with images:425
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:355
Date:11-Dec-2011
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Asakusa friction powered Buick Sportwagon Japanese, circa mid 1960s, red tinplate body, plated parts, rear view mirrors, detailed lithographed interior, registration 'A-9171', in box with illustrated lift off lid (E box G) 38 cm long. Literature See Smith, Ron and Gallagher, William C., the Big book of tin toy cars passenger, sports and Concept vehicles, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pa, USA, 2004, p.30 (illus.) for similar example.
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Atc Friction Powered Renault Floride Convertible Japanese, circa 1960s, cream tinplate body with plated parts, cream plastic detachable roof, scarlet flocked interior, whitewall tyres with plated hubs, in box with illustrated lift off lid (E box G) 24 cm long Literature See Smith, Ron & Gallagher, William C., the Big book of tin Toy cars Passenger, Sports and Concept Vehicles, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pa, USA, 2004, p.184 (illus.) for similar example.
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Ichida friction powered Ford Gyron Japanese, circa 1960s, cream tinplate body, red roof, plated parts, lithographed interior, two folding rear 'rials, siren sound, in box with illustrated lift off lid (VG-E box F) 29 cm long. Literature See Smith, Ron and Gallagher, William C., the Big book of tin toy cars passenger, sports and Concept vehicles, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pa, USA, 2004, p.219 (illus.) for similar example.
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Tinplate twin jet passenger 'roplane Chinese, circa 1960s, battery operated, grey, white, blue and red, registration number 'Me-789', unboxed (G-VG) 45 cm wingspan
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Marx Buck Rogers clockwork rocket Ship American, circa late 1930s, multi-coloured lithographed tinplate rocket ship, red lettering to sides 'Buck Rogers', grey tinplate wheels, with maker's mark and black printed lettering to base 'Louis Marx & Co. 200-5th Ave New York USA, Patented March 15 1927', lithography generally quite faded, unboxed (F) 31 cm long
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Lone star Space Ranger cap gun English, circa 1950s, blue and red metal futuristic pistol; and Space station Morse Code Signaling set No. 107, Hong Kong, circa 1970s, in box with illustrated lift off lid (Vg box F) (2) cap gun 19 cm long
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Rosko batteryPowered Space pistol Japanese, circa 1950s, lithographed blue tinplate pistol with red and white detail, 'Atomic' lettering to handle, transparent plastic side panels, in box with colourful illustrated lift off lid
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Ko battery operated Chief Robot man Japanese, circa 1950s, metallic blue tinplate body with red tinplate arms and sides, cream and red tinplate head with chrome detail, red and green plastic lights and panelling, several actions including spinning ears and bump and go movement, slight dent to head and damage to red plastic light to head, some corrosion to back, unboxed (VG)
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Saunders battery operated Marvelous Mike Electromatic Tractor 1000 American, circa 1950s, yellow pressed steel tractor with silver plastic robot driver, black rubber caterpillar tracks, in illustrated box (VG box G) 34 cm long
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Yonezawa battery operated Directional Robot Japanese, circa 1950s, blue tinplate body with yellow and red chest panel, red light to top of head, green plastic eyes, some slight paint loss to battery compartment, slight scuffing, unboxed (VG) 27.5 cm high
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Alps battery operated Remote control door Robot Japanese, circa late 1950s, light metallic blue tinplate body with black, white and red detailing, domed clear plastic 'Head', red three fingered rubber hands, door to chest for access to bulb, wired remote (wire replaced) with green metal controller, 2 x button controls, one causing robot to walk with swinging arms flashing lights, the other causing dome and spinners to rotate, unboxed (Vg-E) 23 cm high
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Amico battery operated Non-fall moon rocket Japanese, circa 1960s, multi-coloured lithographed tinplate rocket, green, red and amber lights, astronaut seated within cockpit with clear plastic windscreen, detachable astronaut to top looking through blue plastic periscope, several actions including 'Non-Fall' movement, in box with colourful illustrated lift off lid (E box G) 23.5 cm long
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Masudaya Sonicon battery operated remote control rocket Japanese, circa 1960s, blue and red lithographed tinplate rocket with astronaut figure to cockpit, detachable blue plastic radar to top, remotely controlled by blue plastic whistle, in repaired box with illustrated lift off lid, whistle included in its own illustrated box (VG-E box P) 35 cm long
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Masudaya battery operated Capsule 6 Japanese, circa 1960s, metallic blue tinplate space capsule with red and yellow detail, red plastic light to nose, yellow cockpit with red and white astronaut, small crack to plastic windscreen otherwise excellent, unboxed (Vg-E) 25.5 cm long
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Trade box of twelve Noguchi 'Mechanical Walking Robot-7' Robots Japanese, circa 1960s, clockwork, all silver tinplate with red, blue and yellow detail, permanent keys, in box with colourful illustrated lift off lid, generally excellent though several mechanisms need attention (VG-E box G) (12) all 9 cm high
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ATC (Asahi) friction powered Robot Space Patrol X-5 Japanese, circa 1960s, blue tinplate body with red and yellow detail, silver robot driver, red and yellow spinner to bonnet, unboxed (VG) 21 cm long
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Mego Corps. Battery operated Lunar Spaceman Hong Kong, circa 1970s, rare green plastic body variation, head with clear plastic dome, opening doors to chest, black plastic battery compartment to back, in box with colourful illustrated lift off lid (VG-E box G)
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Ahi battery operated 6813 lost in Space Robot Hong Kong, circa 1977, grey and black plastic body, flat green head, in illustrated window box (VG box G) 25.5 cm high
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Battery operated tinplate Batmobile No. 2001 Taiwanese, circa 1980s, red with bright green plastic windscreen, Batman and Robin figures, several actions including blinking light and jet engine noise, in box with colourful illustrated lift off lid (E box E) 24 cm long
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Tokyo Marui Remote controlled Godzilla Japanese, circa 1990s, detailed black rubberised body with white claws and spined back, articulated mouth, with full animatronic movement including swaying head, swishing tail and roar sound effect 48 cm high
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Farventia of Barcelona barrel Organ with carriage circa 1950s, large scale, wooden, hand cranked overall 83 cm x 125 cm x 63 cm
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Astor baby 'Football' Radio Australian, circa 1948, No. Gr 5088, light blue Bakelite case, minor chips to plastic dial, scratches to bottom front of case, untested (VG) 18 cm high, 26 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Literature. Literature See Sheridan, Peter and Singer, Ritchie, Radio Days, Australian Bakelite Radios, Sydney, 2008, p. 173 for similar example.
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Astor baby 'Football' Radio Australian, circa 1948, No. Gr 8889, ivory Bakelite case, some patination to underside of plastic dial, screw missing to back, untested (VG) 16 cm high, 23 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep. Literature. Literature See Sheridan, Peter and Singer, Ritchie, Radio Days, Australian Bakelite Radios, Sydney, 2008, p. 173 for similar example.
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Fada L56 Radio American, circa 1939, marbleised emerald green Bakelite and yellow case and handle with yellow wrap-around grille and knobs, untested 16 cm high, 23 cm wide, 16 cm deep. Literature. Literature: See Sideli, John, Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York, 1990, p.67 for similar example.
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Fada 711 Radio American, 1947, marbleised caramel Catalin case, marbled red trim and knobs, untested 17 cm high, 24 cm wide, 13 cm deep Literature See Sideli, John, Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York, 1990, p.87 for similar example.
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Fada 1000 Bullet Radio American, 1945, marbleised caramel Catalin case with marbleised red trim and knobs, untested 15 cm high, 25 cm wide, 14 cm deep Literature Literature: See Sideli John Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s New York 1990 pp.71-73 for similar example
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Motorola 50XC circle grille Radio American, circa 1940, marbleised butterscotch Bakelite case with matching handle, circular dial surround and knobs, untested 17 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, 16 cm deep. Literature. Literature: See Sideli, John, Classic Plastic Radios of the 1930s and 1940s, New York, 1990, pp. 108-109 for similar example.
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Gibson Explorer II 45th Built 1979, maple/walnut wood with natural clear finish, with original DeCuir hard case, serial number: 73139045
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Handwritten Maths Homework by Buddy Holly on two pages of lined paper with pencil diagrams and annotations, one page missing lower left corner, in common mount with a print of a photograph of Holly as a boy, framed; and a cd recording of an interview with Holly's mother in which she refers to Holly as a boy (2) Overall 44.5 cm x 64.5 cm Provenance: Ex lot 233 Dave Norman collection,15 April 2002. Goodmans, Sydney.
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Black and white photograph of Paul Mccartney and Stuart Sutcliffe by Astrid Kircherr 'Hh Fun Fair' taken circa early 1960s, signed lower left corner by photographer in silver felt pen; with 'Silver K Certificate', framed Overall 85 cm x 89 cm
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Rare press Reception invitation signed by the Beatles on 'High Commission For Australia, Australia House, London, WC2' headed paper' inviting 'Mr H. Macdonald' to attend a 'Press Reception in Australia House, Strand. W.C.2., on Wednesday 22nd April, 1964 When the Beatles Will Call to Pay Their Respects Prior to Their Visit to Australia.', signed boldly in blue ink by all four Beatles, mounted in common frame with six black and white press photographs of the Beatles taken during the reception, framed…
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Autographed Cliff Richard poster concert poster for the Hit List Tour, signed and inscribed in gold 'To Joanne Luv! Cliff Richard', framed Overall 81 cm x 65 cm
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Autographed Barbra Streisand photograph colour head and shoulders portrait signed in black felt pen, in common mount with Funny girl montage, framed 60.5 cm x 79 cm
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Ernest Richard Dann photographs (British, 1928-1972) group of 7 silver gelatin photographs of assorted celebrities taken in London clubs and restaurants in the 1950s including Karl Maldon and Judy Garland; Tommy Trinder and Joyce Grenfell, signed 'With best wishes/ Tommy Trinder/ T.V.s great love' lower left; Trevor Howard; Peter Ustinov with group of diners; Eartha Kitt (G-F) (7) various sizes
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Large collection of 8 x 10 Errol Flynn Publicity Stills black and white, approximately 117 in total, some re-issues and later prints, for various films including Captain blood, 1935;, the Charge of the light Brigade, 1936; Dawn Patrol, 1938;, the Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, 1939;, the Sea hawk, 1940;, they Died with, their boots on 1941;, the Adventures of Don Juan, 1948; and Kim, 1951, some pinholes and yellowing (a lot)
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Impressive collection of 8 x 10 Publicity Stills approximately 900 in total, majority vintage glossy black and white film stills and star portraits circa 1930s-1950s, some re-issues and re-prints, subjects include Greta Garbo by Clarence Sinclair bull, Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, Marx Bros., Vivien Leigh, Hedy Lamarr, films include Casablanca, 1942, Cleopatra, 1934, duck soup, 1933, modern Times, 1936, the Oklahoma kid, 1939, Phantom of the opera, 1943, City Lights, 1931 and Anna Karenina, 1935,…
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The Corsican Brothers and twelve others United artists, 1941, set of 8 lobby cards and 1 additional title card, condition C+ to B (9); 12 lobby cards including 'A Tale of two Cities', Mgm, 1935, title card; 'Under two Flags', 20th century fox, 1936, 2 title cards and 4 others; 'The late George Apley', 20th century fox, 1947, title card; and 'The light that Failed', Paramount, 1939, title card and 3 others, condition C to B (12), in total 21 cards all 27.9 cm x 35.6 cm
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East of Eden Warner Bros., 1955, British Quad poster, linen-backed, some minor restoration, condition B+ poster 101 cm x 76 cm
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Incredible Shrinking man Universal international, 1957, Australian daybill; and 2 other Australian daybills for cult of the cobra, Universal international, 1955; and Robinson Crusoe on Mars, Paramount, 1964, condition B+ to A- all 76 cm x 34 cm
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Fifteen 1950s/1960s Australian daybill posters including, the giant claw, Columbia, 1957;, the H man, Columbia, 1959;, the two faces of Dr Jekyll, Columbia, 1961; and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Warner Bros.,1966, condition a (15) all 76 cm x 34 cm
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Fifteen 1950s/1960s Australian daybill posters including Peeping Tom, Bef, 1961; and God Created woman, Columbia, 1957; and the illustrated man, Warner Bros., 1969, condition a (15) all 76 cm x 34 cm
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Ten Australian daybill posters artwork by Richardson Studio, majority for Paramount or Rko films, including, the Peking Express, 1951; Cry Danger, Rainmaker, 1956; Fear Strikes out, 1957; September Affair, 1951; Hell's Island, 1955; and Screaming Eagles,1956; condition A- to a (10) all 76 cm high, 34 cm wide
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Thirty 1950s/1960s Australian daybill posters including, the Time machine, Mgm, 1960; Carry on Teacher (2), 1959; and Carry on Constable, 1960, condition B+ to a (30) all 76 cm x 34 cm
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A large collection of 1930s-1950s lobby cards and Stills more than 350 lobby cards for various films, mostly single cards including all About eve, 20th century fox,1950, title card; Abbot & Costello Meet, the Killer Boris Karloff, Universal, 1949, title card; invisible stripes, Warner Bros., 1939; a night At, the opera, Mgm, 1948 re-issue title card; Waterloo bridge, Mgm, 1940; that night in Rio, 20th century fox, 1941; Jitterbugs, 20th century fox, 1943; Sun Valley Serenade, 20th century fox, 1941; and…
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Signed photograph of Nellie Melba Dedicated to Mary Campbell, 1915 black and white portrait inscribed in black ink to lower border 'To Dear Mary Campbell From Nellie Melba, New York 1915', framed; a souvenir programme 'Farewell of Dame Nellie Melba, Royal Albert Hall' 25 June, 1926, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink 'With My Love Nellie Melba; and a 'La Traviata' harmonica, German (3) overall 31 cm x 14 cm other notes, the photograph in this lot is probably dedicated to Mary Campbell who…
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Steve Irwin autographed sketch black ink doodle of a crocodile head signed and inscribed 'Nice to meet you love Steve S.R.I.', in common mount with 7 x colour photographs of Irwin, framed Overall 85 cm x 82 cm
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Jetsons the movie' Production Animation Cel ink and paint on celluloid showing George, Jane, Elroy and Astro the dog, on printed background with bill Hanna and Joe Barbera signatures in black felt pen and Studio stamp to lower right corner, framed; with 'Certificate of Authenticity' to back Overall 51 cm x 58 cm
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Robin Hood Film Cel, mounted and framed original painting on celluloid, used in Walt Disney Productions' Robin Hood, acetate warping and paint fatigue commensurate with age (G-Vg frame Vg)
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Rare 19th century Thomas Humber Penny Farthing Bicycle circa 1880, saddle spring with brass sliding mechanism at rear and engraved ''the Humber' Humber, Marriot & Cooper Makers, Nottingham', fully restored, re-spoked, all metal parts repainted or nickeled apart from bronze hubs, saddle pan leather replaced, tyres replaced, in excellent riding condition 52in Provenance: Discovered in South Australia other notes Humber were one of the finest and largest English makers of bicycles of the 1870-1880 era. Please…
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Impressive collection of 1930s/1940s English cycling club badges majority silver and enamel, some with gold embellishments, all incised on the obverse with race details and competitor's name 'V. Furnari', clubs include 'Ealing Manor Road club', 'Ealing cycling club', and 'Queens Park'; and a collection of more than 200 related race programmes, result sheets and other ephemera (a lot)
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The sterling silver trophy cup and cover for the 1900 New Zealand Inanimate Pigeon Shooting Association Inter-club cup maker's mark Adolph Kohn, New Zealand, circa 1900 bearing the inscription 'The / N.Z / Inanimate / Pigeon Shooting / Association / Inter-club cup / 1900,' inscribed verso 'Won by / Mr Arthur Duvall / on 19/9/03 / renamed /, the Royal artillery cup / Ubique / and presented by him to /, the Northern gun club / to be held by that club as /, the New Zealand Inanimate bird / Championship cup,'…
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A fine late 19th century Australian silver equestrian trophy, later inscribed for the Corowa cup, 1952 attributed to Edward Fischer, Geelong, circa 1880 bearing the inscription 'Corowa cup / 1952 / won by / N.C Bott's - Atomic light / 2nd - Kendee / 3rd - Tarrawingee,' engraved verso with a vignette showing horses racing, the tapering cylindrical body with applied strap work and bright-cut foliate borders, rising to angular foliate engraved scroll handles and stepped cover with a finial cast as a horse…
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Collection of Australian Jockeys cigarette cards two part sets including 1921 J.J. Schuh (Magpie) Australian Jockeys, 16 x numbered, 20 x unnumbered; and 41 x Snider and Abrahams (standard), circa 1907 (F-G) (77)
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Framed photograph of 1907 Norwood football Team large black and white team photograph by 'A.R. Edwards', mounted on brown card printed in gilt with players names and win/loss record, titled 'Norwood Football Club Champions of the Commonwealth of Australia and Premiers of South Australia Season 1907, framed, part of frame detached Overall 44.5 cm x 55.5 cm other notes south Norwood were the 1907 all Australians Champions, defeating Victorian champions Carlton by 13 goals 12 behinds to 8 goals, 10 behinds.
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1909 south Yarra Football Club Team photograph black and white, mounted on green card Premiers Metropolitan Association Season 1909, titled in white 'South Yarra Football Club' inscribed to lower border 'Sears photo Melbourne' and 'Presented to S.Sweetland' (team member), framed Overall 43.5 cm x 53 cm
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Set of 1933 Carreras (standard) Bob Mirams football series cigarette cards 72 cards, majority trimmed (F-G); and 83 Wills Footballers, 1933 (G-Vg) (155)
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Collection of circa 1930s sports cigarette and Trading cards including football: 1 x Clarke-Ellis (T. Brain, South Melbourne) ; two Licorice Larks; 14 x Allen's Footballers; 29 x 1933 Carreras (Turf) Personality series Footballers; 48 x 1938 Hoadley's Victorian Footballers; and 46 x 1933 Wills Footballers, approximately 150 in total (a lot)
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Collection of sixteen glass plate Negatives for 1922 and 1923 Don photo series football postcards black and white, teams include Essendon (5), Collingwood, South Melbourne, Carlton, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Brunswick (damaged), St Kilda, North Melbourne, Geelong, Prahran and Footscray, some loss to images, mainly to borders (15) 9.1 cm x 13.9 cm
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Collection of ten glass plate Negatives for 1922 and 1923 Don photo series football postcards black and white, all individual players with maker, player and 'Price 1'-' to lower border, including: F. Harley, Richmond; A.P. Giles, North Melbourne (corner cracked) ; J. Garden, Essendon; R.A. Harper, St Kilda; J. Goonan, Carlton; C. Donaldson, Essendon; D.J. Callahan, Essendon; H.Carter, Fitzroy; C. McCarthy, Footscray; and H. Alexander, South Melbourne, some loss, mainly to borders (10) 13.9 cm x 9.1 cm (5…
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Collection of six glass plate Negatives for 1922 Paramount series football postcards black and white, with maker and player's details to lower border, teams include: Fitzroy, Carlton (2), Collingwood, South Melbourne, St Kilda, some toning and loss to images, mainly to borders (6) all 9.1 cm x 13.9 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/2in)
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Ten glass plate Negatives of postcards for 1920s-1950s football Teams and Players black and white, teams include Hawthorn, circa 1950s; Coburg, 1946, 1949 and 1952; golden square, 1938; players include Dan Minogue, Richmond, 1922; Tom Fitzmaurice, Essendon; Geo. Hawkins; and Hazelwood, 1952 (10) majority 8.9 cm x 13.9 cm (3 1/2in x 5 1/2in)
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Autographed Sydney Swans Captains of 2005 Guernsey limited edition numbered '4 of 14', with seven signatures to front including Adam Goodes, Barry hall, Jude Bolton and Brett Kirk, framed
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Autographed Tony Lockett 'The record' Guernsey signed on the front in black felt pen 'Tony Lockett 1300', in common mount with 3 x photographs of Lockett and printed statistics to border, framed Overall 106 cm x 84 cm
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Part set of 1932 Amalgamated press Australian and English cricket stars 21 of 32, in 'Australia Versus England' 'Triumph' and 'Champion' Test Match souvenir album (F-VG) (21)
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Set of nine 'An Australian Legend' Don Bradman plates limited edition, 'Windsor fine china', issued by Bradford Exchange and the Bradman Museum, artwork including 'The Bodyline series'; '452 Not out'; 'Last test century'; 'Final Farewell'; 'Turning, the Tide'; 'My Best Innings'; '100th first Class century'; 'Highest test Score'; and 'Record Partnership'; and another Bradford Exchange plate from the 'Cricketing Greats series' 'Don Bradman' all 19.5 cm diameter
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The Invincibles' plate by Bradford Exchange/Bradman Museum limited edition, 'Windsor fine china', artwork by Brian Clinton, in fitted case and mailing box with certificate; and a copy of 'The Art of Bradman, artwork by Brian Clinton, published by the Bradman Museum, 2003 (2)
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Hitchcox Bros. Automorse key Australian, circa 1920s, made by for 'K.P. Thomas, Adelaide', nickel-plated brass with 3 x paddle controls for automatic dots, automatic dashes and manual dashes, on rectangular base; including 1 page of instructions, unboxed 8 cm high, 14 cm long, 9 cm wide
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Collector's books including Cameras (Coe); Jason Schneider on camera Collecting (Vols.1, 2 & 3);, the American 35 mm (Lahue & Bailey);, the Classics (Smith); Catalog of Kodak & Brownie Cameras; Cameras of the 1930s (Rifkind); Zeiss Ikon catalogue for 1936; a short History of the camera (Wade); blue book (first master edition); McKeown's Guides 1983, 1985, 2005, condition: 4-6 (21)
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Book - the collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras Sugiyama, Naoi and Bullock, Kodansha, hardcover, 314 pages, dust jacket, condition: 3
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