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Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:469
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1Lots with images:364
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:276
Date:25-Jun-2013
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Shell X-100 Oil pourers (9), comprising 10W-30, 20/20W (2), 30 (2), 40, S.A.E.40 & S.A.E.50 (2). Fair/Good condition. (9 items)
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Oil & Petrol Tins: Collection with Texaco 1 quart oil bottle with tin pourer top; Golden Fleece tin pourer; Ampol plastic pourer; group of kerosene/fuel cans (12) of various brands including Shell, Mobil-Laureland B&T. Mixed condition. (15 items)
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Collection of Car and Motoring books. Mainly hardback and coffee table books on classic and vintage cars etc. (60+)
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Jaguar: Books on the prestigious motor car. 'Jaguar Under the Southern Cross', by Les Hughes [Melbourne 1980], limited edition 928/1000 and signed by the author. 'The Jaguar Xk in Australia', by John Elmgreen and Terry McGrath [NSW 1985], limited edition 699/1000. G/VG condition. (2 items)
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Jaguar and Mg, car service manuals. 'Jaguar 2.4 Litre and 3.4 Litre Seric Manual', comprising of (15) individual booklets headed 'A' through 'O and P', with original binder. G/VG condition 'Jaguar Service Manual for Mark VII and Xk 120 Models'. Working copy in fair condition. 'The Instruction Manual for th Mg Midget (p Series), First edition April 1934. Fair condition. (2)
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Motoring: An assortment of car advertising booklets and brochures. Noted 'Bristol 404 Sports coupe', 'Maybach', 'The New Cord', 'The Mg Two-Litre', and more. VG condition. (15 items)
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Mercedes Benz: group of books, booklets and dealership brochures and related material. Includes Service Manual 'Type 230 S', and 'Type 250 Sl - 280 Sl', bound together in original blue boards. Colour and fabric swatch folder and assorted workshop manuals. (77 items)
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Alfa Romeo and Motoring Books. Nice selection if mainly hardback motoring books, including Alfa Romeo service manuals (4). G/VG condition. (80 items)
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Mercedes Benz: collection of car hood ornaments (4), enameland chrome badges, patches and memorabilia. Noted a set of vintage chrome hub caps (1950's). VG condition (57 items)
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Motoring collection of car badges, hood ornaments and related items. Noted 'Jaguar', hood ornament, Alph Romeo grills (3) and badges, Holden, Ford, G.T.O, Rover, Mercedes etc. G/VG condition. (50+ items)
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Car Badges: an assortment mounted on (4) boards. Alfa Romeo, Bmw, Vw, Porsche etc. VG condition. (4 items)
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Die cast Lamborgini 1:18 scale model, Franklin Mint model motorbike, pin up girl calenders and puzzle. VG (5 items)
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Model Cars collection of Scale models 1:18, 1:23 etc. European sports and vintage cars. Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Ferrari, Lotus etc. By Burago, Solino, Togietc. Some boxed. G condition. (37 items)
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Pro Hart (1928-2006): Prints 'Australian Formula One Grand Prix - The Chicane' & 'God Bless Australia', both signed by 'Pro Hart', each 59 x 42 cm. (2 items)
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Model Cars: collection model cars, mainly European, Alfa Romeo, Mercedes etc. Noted (2) Dinky boxed, Solido etc. G/VG condition
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Alfa Romeo: Dealership plastic sign 83 cm (damaged rim). Scale model of a vintage car in case, some damage, case 65 cm long. Fair condition. (2 items)
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1996 Australian Grand Prix: Ceramic Whisky Decanter containing Glenmoray - The Elgin Classic 12yo single highland malt Scotch whisky, 750ml, attractive decanter modelled on Formula 1 car, made by Ceramic Innovations, limited edition 380/500. Unopened
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1997 Australian Grand Prix: Ceramic Whisky Decanter containing Ballantine's Finest Scotch whisky, 700ml, attractive decanter modelled on Formula 1 car, made by Ceramic Innovations, limited edition 380/1000. Unopened
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1998 Australian Grand Prix: Ceramic Whisky Decanter containing Sullivan's Cove Single Malt Australian whisky, 700ml, attractive decanter modelled on Formula 1 car, made by Ceramic Innovations, limited edition 380/500. Unopened
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Craig Lowndes, signature on rear side glass panel from 888 racing car; plus Russell Ingall signature on polo shirt. (2 items)
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Valentino Rossi, large signed photograph, limited edition 38/100, size 81 x 51 cm
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Talkies: c1926-29 Large Vitaphone Records (11), each 40 cm diameter, for early Australian movie theatres, noted 'The Soul of France' (1928); 'Wall Street' (1929); Charles Hackett (Us tenor)
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Star Wars: 'Snap Fit' 1/7 scale vinyl models by Artfx, comprising Leia Organa, Sand Trooper, Dengar & Storm Trooper (assembled); also Clone Tropper - Attack of the Clones version by Real Action Heroes. Four of the models are packaged in original boxes, condition varies, the models have been assembled and displayed. (5 items)
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Star Wars: 'Snap Fit' 1/7 scale vinyl models by Artfx, comprising Obi-Wan Kenobi; Anakin Skywalker; Chewbacca; C-3PO & R2-D2. Packaged in original boxes, condition varies, the models have been assembled and displayed. (4 items)
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Star Wars: Jango Fett: Rare lifesize model produced in limited numbers and released to cinemas (only 4 produced). Jango is in a mid-fl ight action pose and designed to be suspended from the ceiling. Created from high density model foam, hand painted and detailed. Head and arms separate for transport. (approx 175 x 65 cm)
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Star Wars: Emperor Palpatine - Lifesize torso model created by artist Paul Sullivan. The face & hands are latex, a full length hooded black robe covers the model & the entire display is supported by a sturdy metal base. (190 x 65 cm)
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Star Wars: Jawa - Lifesize model created by artist Paul Sullivan. Features a full length brown hooded robe, orange light-up eyes, ammunition belt and an improvised leather World War I belt. (130 x 80 cm)
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Star Wars: Admiral Ackbar - Lifesize model created by artist Paul Sullivan. Latex face, dressed in the white rebel commander uniform, supported by a metal base. (160 x 70 cm)
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Star Wars: Nien Nunb (Co-Pilot) - Lifesize model created by artist Paul Sullivan. Features a very realistic latex face and uniform, comes with laser pistol. (130 x 50 cm)
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Star Wars: Chewbacca - Lifesize model created by artist Paul Sullivan. Latex face and hands, trademark ammunition belt, grey and brown imitation hair, a very realistic look. (190 x 90 cm)
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Star Wars: Group with wearable latex Yoda mask; 1/3 scale Yoda model by Paul Sullivan; Mace Windu & Obi-Wan Sideshow 1/3 scale busts; Darth Vader wearable helmet & voice changer; Darth Vader miniature helmet; Lifesize Standups (5) - Luke Skywalker, Yoda, Darth Vader, C3PO & R2D2, Chewbacca & a Pit Droid. (11 items)
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Wienold: Portrait miniature painting, c1860, stunning portrait on ivory mounted on board, 9 x 7 cm oval, signed 'Wienold' in image at left. In perfect condition
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Joseph Hughes Clayton (1870-1930). English School water colour landscape. 'Blea Tarn Cumberland', in the Lake District. Signed lower right. Titled and signed also on the lower mount. Very slight foxing. 32 x 25 cm
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Paul Leon Felix Schmitt (1856-1902): French watermill, oil on canvas, signed lower right 'Leon Schmitt 1887', framed, overall 55 x 47 cm. Ex Bill Woodfull collection
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T.Karlo: Two snow scenes, oil on canvas, each signed 'T.Karlo', both framed, each overall 56 x 36 cm. Ex Bill Woodfull collection. (2 items)
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Thomas Bush Hardy, R.B.A (Sheffield 1842-1897 London). European seaside view, water colour by one of Englands most noted 19th century Maritime water colourists. Titled, signed and dated 1892 lower right. 32 x 24 cm
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Walter J.Anderson (working c1900-30 Australia): Landscape near Bowral, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1904 lower left, size 69 x 51 cm. Fair condition
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Attributed to Walter J.Anderson (working c1900-30 Australia): Landscape near Bowral, oil on canvas, unsigned, size 53 x 43 cm. Fair condition
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'The Art of F. McCubbin', by James MacDonald [Melbourne 1917], Limited edition 613/1000, signed by the artist. Some foxing mainly to the end papers and margins
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Jan De Leener (Australian, active 1890s-1920s): 'Jerusalem - The Tower of David from the Bethlehem Road', watercolour signed 'J. De Leener' lower right, 26 x 46 cm
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Cyril Ward (1863-1935, British watercolour painter): Village scene with cottages, watercolour, signed 'Cyril Ward' lower left, 37 x 59 cm
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Athol Matson Nicholas (Australia 1942-). Floral still life water colour in gilt frame. Pencil signature lower right. 24 x 20 cm
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Athol Matson Nicholas (Australia 1942-). Australian school landscape water colour in gilt frame. Pencil signature lower right. 24 x 20 cm
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Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950). Shin Hanga Japanese woodblock prints (10) mounted on white card (circa 1930). Each one captioned with title and signature in pencil in the lower margin. 'Daido Gate', 'In A Temple Yard', 'Marayuma Park in Kyoto', 'Omuro', 'Temple in the Wood', 'Sacred Bridge', 'Farm House', 'Shokei Palace', 'Chion in Temple Gate', 'Small Town in Chugoku'. 39 x 26 cm each. Some foxing but general condition is VG. (10)
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Collection of Pictures: Weg (William Ellis Green), (2) original painting, 'Royal Show..1976' signed, and an unsigned caricture. From the Age 'Don Bradman Wonder Batsman1936-37'. Subdivision plan (1914-1915) 'Parish of Scott County of Gough'. Vintage portrait of Beethoven on ivoreen. Antique print, and (2) pencil sketches by Michael Kiel. (8 items)
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V.R.Gregson (British): Flowers in a vase, oil on canvas, signed 'V.R.Gregson' and dated '45' at lower right, 50 x 60 cm. (Several similar studies by this artist are held by the Rossendale Museum, Lancashire)
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John Roy Eldershaw (1892-1973): River Scene, watercolour, signed lower left, image size 35 x 25 cm, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 63 x 57 cm
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William Dargie (1912-2003), The Golf Course, oil on board, 18 x 39 cm
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William Dargie (1912-2003): From The Finke River, oil on canvas, 60 x 75 cm
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William Dargie (1912-2003): Gathering Mushrooms, oil on board, 23 x 30 cm
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Edward (Ted) Scorfield (1882-1965). Large pen and ink cartoon on card. Circa 1950 'Doing a bit of Weeding?'40 x 44 cm. Toned with light foxing. Carl Lyon (1903-1982). Two horizontal pairs of original pen and ink 'Wally and the Major' cartoons. 55 x 24 cm. VG condition. (3 items)
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Eric Thake (1904-82, Australian): 'The Plume Hunter', linocut signed, inscribed and dated 1951, 66/150, size 15 x 21 cm. Stain to lower margin. Window mounted, overall 41 x 51 cm
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James R.Jackson (1882-1975): 'Evening Sky', oil on canvas, 46 x 75 cm
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William Joshua Smith: Oil painting on masonite board of Melbourne skyline looking across the Yarra at Prince's Bridge towards Flinders Street Station and St. Pauls Cathedral. Artists name verso. 48 x 35 cm
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Eric Thake (1904-82, Australian): 'In the nude! Oh, Mr.Thake', linocut signed, inscribed and dated 1963, 16/40, size 15 x 21 cm. Window mounted, overall 41 x 51 cm
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Australian Art: Books (12) including 'Frederick McCubbin' by Ann Galbally (signed) [Melbourne, 1981]; 'Norman Lindsay - Selected Pen Drawings' [New York, 1968]; 'The Art of Margaret Preston' edited by North [Adelaide, 1980]; 'The Art of John Glover' by McPhee [Melbourne, 1980]; plus catalogues (8). (20 items)
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James Egan Oil Painting on hide mounted on board, titled 'Aborigine. Painting On Kangaroo Hide', signed lower right. 62 x 55 cm
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European Art: Books including 'Early Netherlandish Painting' in two volumes by Panofsky [New York, 1971]; 'John Crome the Elder' in two volumes by Goldberg [Oxford, 1978]; 'Tate Gallery Catalogues: The modern British paintings, drawings and sculpture' in two volumes by Chamot, Farr & Butlin [London, 1964]. (23 items)
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Clifton Ernest Pugh (1924-90, Australian), 'The Road to Masada 1975' (Israel Series), gouache & mixed media on composition paper, signed and dated lower right, 57 x 77 cm
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'Guy Boyd', by Anne von Bertouch, [Melbourne 1976], limited edition 131/1000, signed by the artist with additional notation and signature of the author. Condition VG
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Brian Armstrong (Australia): 'The Red Curtain', oil on canvas board, signed 'Brian E. Armstrong' and dated '77' lower left, 50 x 60 cm
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'Russell Drysdale', by Nagle & Andrew [Melbourne, 1979], Limited edition 365/500 signed by the artist. Folio in slip case with 6 accompanying prints. Folio, in matching slipcase. Condition VG
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'The Life & Work of Rubery Bennett', by Katherine Campbell Harper, [Sydney 1979] limited edition 26/275, signed by the artist. Folio, full leather in fine cloth slipcase. Condition VG
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Richard Kulma: 'Beechworth - Sunset Sky', oil on canvas on board, signed lower right, framed, overall 57 x 43 cm
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John Parkinson (1921- ): 'Timber Haulage at Mt.Warning', oil on board, signed lower right, framed, overall 85 x 65 cm
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Pro Hart (1928-2006): Collection with small framed prints (5, 2 signed on mount & one signed below image); signed sketches (4); signed book 'The Undiscovered Pro Hart'; signed brochure. (11 items)
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Ron Casey (working 1980s), 'The Last Grain Race', oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated '84', framed, overall 115 x 84 cm
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Pro Hart (1928-2006): Prints 'The Backyard Keg' (414/2000, 51 x 40 cm) & 'The Blade Shearers' (60 x 45 cm), both signed 'Pro Hart' lower right. (2 items)
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Pro Hart (1928-2006): Prints 'The Miner's Wedding' (61 x 32 cm) & 'The Holy Tower' (2/2000, 50 x 35 cm, few tone spots), both signed 'Pro Hart' lower right. (2 items)
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John Richard Howley Oil painting on canvas. 'Moomba Parade' 1986. The image was used in the book 'John Howley', by Gavin Fry [published by Edmundt Alexander 2013]. Howley is represented in the National Gallery of Victoria and has had thirty five solo exhibitions since 1956. Unframed, signed and dated on stretcher. 61 x 30 cm
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Ken Griffiths series of Water Colour originals, painted as illustrations for the re-telling of the story 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'. Beautifully executed paintings each captioned with story text and signed by the artist, including title page in gouache. All with matching frames and mounts. Griffiths has had One-man shows in Queensland and has been hung in the 1987 Archibald Prize. (13) of the works measure 25 x 19 cm with (2) larger works measuring 38 x 24 cm. VG condition. (15 items)
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Pro Hart (1928-2006): Prints 'Festival Features' (452/950, 64 x 53 cm) & 'Festival Activities' (209/950, 59 x 42 cm), both signed 'Pro Hart' lower right. (2 items)
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Pro Hart (1928-2006): Prints 'God Bless Australia' (59 x 42 cm) & 'Festival Features' (558/950, 64 x 53 cm), both signed by 'Pro Hart' lower right. (2 items)
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Pro Hart (1928-2006): Prints 'Cobb & Co' (signed), 'The Chop Bone' (signed) & 'Wildfl owers'; also 'Kidman Cattle' by Hugh Sawrey; 'Two Girls' by Bernhard Rust; 'Didgeridoo Man' by John Smith Gumbula. (6 items)
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Group of 'Carte-de-visite' photographs. Many early Australian photographers including Nettleton, [Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and the U.K.]. (83)
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NSW: c1870-90 photographs (4), noted one showing a river ferry; rural town; 'Government House, Farm Cove'; A.Brodie photo of Sydney showing part of harbour. (4 items)
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Erotica: 1890s-1900s photograph album with 84 erotic and pornographic photographs. Mainly 2 sizes (15 x 11 cm and 10 x 13.5 cm); sepia or black & white. Accompanied by an earlier purchase invoice from Sotheby's New York (June 1990) for Us$4,675
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Sydney: c1880-1915 photographs of Sydney buildings, from 'Cooper's Australian Views', noted Town Hall, Hotel Metropole, Hospital in Macquarie St, Chief Secretary's Office (2) & Lands Office; each 20 x 16 cm, mounted on printed studio leaves (27 x 21 cm) of various colours. Fair/VG condition. (6 items)
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Photographs, noted c1880 photograph of Sydney G.P.O. (36 x 27 cm); 1880s cabinet cards (10); c1890 Ballarat shell house; c1907-22 building Burrinjuck Dam (14); c1950s UK trip in album (118); 1990s Hong Kong & Kowloon (c640). (Total c780)
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C.Nettleton: 2 x 1880's albumen prints 'West Melbourne From Parliament Houses', and '50 Ton Crane Melbourne', both mounted on cream card and captioned, 20 x 13 cm. 'Christmas Tree, Fairy Cave, Buchan' 1930's photograph mounted on board with caption, possibly Vic/Rail, 41 x 38 cm. Framed photograph 'Dight's Falls'. Fair condition. (4 items)
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Stereo Cards (2). Roses Australian Views, 'Doncaster Tower'. Underwood and Underwood card 'The most famous Inventor of the Age Thomas A. Edison in his Laboratory'. Sawyer's bakelite View-Master and discs (12). Magic Lantern colour slides, box set of (8) 'Robinson Crusoe'. (4 items)
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Photograph, honour board 'City of Melbourne Jubilee of the Incorporation of the City 1842-1892. Memorial Group of the Members of the City Council of 1892 and the surviving pioneers of 1842 who took part in th Jubilee Celebrations on 12th August 1892'. 90 portraits of Melbourne dignitaries mounted on card. 52 x 43 cm. Poor condition
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1890-1960's collection containing 'cabinet portraits', views of shop fronts and buildings, collection of negatives (1910-1940's) of a swagman and the township of Mudgee, family snaps etc. Includes small green album (1919-1930). Noted group portrait 'Geelong West Fire Brigade'. (180+items)
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1901 Federation photographs of the Royal Visit. Double sided on grey mount card, all captioned. Each photograph 23.5 x 28.5 cm. Showing scenes of Arches, Illuminated City Buildings, 'German, Russian, Dutch and American cruisers at Port Melbourne', 'Royal Review at Fleminton Race-Course', 'Royal Yacht Ophir and British War Ships', 'The Russian Cruiser Cromoboi', 'State School Fete', 'The Opening of Parliament', and many more. (47)
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c1903-04 Kodak Photograph Album, with 108 photographs from a trip including Vesuvius, Columbo, Australia & New Zealand, noted Test match at SCG (2) & maoris. Many wonderful scenes
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Photographic Archive, Madsen and Helms families from rural Denmark. Spanning from 1915-1960. Includes travels to Sweden, Holland and 1930's Germany. Includes one scrap album. (15)
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Collection of photographs, Charles A.Lindbergh (1933) press release photo with seaplane [nicely mounted in white card], Eildon Weir (1923) panoramas (2), panoramic group shot 'Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways.1932', Ormond College Melbourne, Family portrait Melbourne. Fair condition (6 items)
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RAAF: Album of photographs show very early scenes of the Townsville Air base, Fighter planes and crashes etc. Many photos are notated verso. Compiled by Group Captain Glen Albert Cooper who was honoured with the Distinguished Flying Cross during active service in World War I
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Collection of photographs, incl. 'Early Holden and Ford showroom views', 1880's original photo of Pat Flynn outside his writers camp at the Spit NSW where Sir Henry Parkes was a regular visitor, a large archive collection of the Beanham & Barrett family of Melbourne (early 20th century), World War II Japanese occupation album (poor condit.), plus 1953 Coronation album. (200+)
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Photgraphs, Mid 20th century, noted 1943 (Admiralty) official photograph of Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin. Royal portraits, Harrods portrait of Churchill, Franco, and French military. (13 items)
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'Victoria Welcomes The American Fleet', 'Contingent Souvenir Victoria, Captain D.J.Ham Bushmen's Corps. (Boer War)', 2 x Aboriginal cards and South Australian street scene Tram card. (5)
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Postcard Album, c1905-15 collection, mainly Australian scenes. Fair/G condition. (103 items)
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Postcard Album. Over 180 cards, predominantly Australian and English (early 20th century). Noted views of Mornington, Sorrento, Point Victor S.A, Broken Hill, Shipping and Industrial scenes. Housed in green Art Nouveau album. (180+)
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Postcard Album. Over 100 cards (early 20th century), English, Japanese, French and Australian. Noted Aboriginals (2), London Exhibition 1908, Cricket 'M.M.C. Australian 1907-8 Team'. Housed in a period album. (100+)
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1908 US Fleet Visit, group of attractive postcards. G/VG condition. (10 items)
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c1920s stock poster showing Clown dancing, colour lithograph, printed by Stafford & Co, Netherfield, Nottingham, size 51 x 77 cm. Condition A+
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Wirth'S Circus Poster 'Greatest Show on Earth Circus and Menagerie of Performing Wild Animals.An Education and an Object Lesson'.Has been folded, some losses. 102 x 37 cm
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Australiana Poster titled, 'Xmas Presents'. Showing a Koala bear Santa with a sprig of Wattle in his hand. Printed by The Disabled. Men's Association of Australia. 45 x 54 cm. Some damage upper left. Fair condition
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Real Estate Posters: 1925 real estate poster, 'A Very Rich Dairying Property of 150 Acres, Situated at Ceres, on the Boorabool Hills, 7½ Miles From Geelong. For Sale by Public Auction, Friday 17th April 1925', size 43 x 57 cm; plus 'Thursday Aug.12, At Lancaster's Hotel, Little River, Sale of Farm Lands, Situated at Ripley', size 45 x 58 cm. (2 items)
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c1930 Italian travel poster 'Vallombrosa - Saltino', published & printed by E.N.I.T. (Italian Government Tourist Board), colour lithograph, backed on linen, 64 x 99 cm. Condition A. Very attractive and colourful
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