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

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:373
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1Lots with images:305
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:272
Date:14-Aug-2013
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Minox Model IIenlarger 9C1952, serial 4869 with Margeur 'Lips' masking board. VG condit
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Robot Star camera c1954; Saraber Goslar 35 mm camera serial 09544, some wear, G/VG condition. (2 items)
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Meopta 'Magnifax' vintage photographic enlarger (c1950s), Czechoslovakian manufactured, serial 631735. Fair
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Minox B subminiature camera (1950-1971) in original leather case with pocket tripod, tripod head, fl ashgun, and owners manual. VG condition. (4 items)
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Rolleiflex Tlr camera with Carl Zeiss 75 mm lens (c1954) in Er leather case and booklet; Zeiss Ikoflex Tlr camera in case (c1952); Brownie Starlet camera in box; Brownie Flash II box camera. G/VG condition. (4 items)
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Canon Canonet 35 mm rangefinder cameras (3); Canon C-8 converter; Nicnon S 165 mm (Field 300ft at 1000 yard) camera; Petri 35 mm camera in leather case with 2 extra lenses; handbooks and Canon fl ashes (2). Fair to VG condition. (8+ items)
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Carl Zeiss binocular microscope (c1960s), laboratory standard with over (35) separate accessories including lenses, mirrors, slides etc. VG condition
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Minox range: Daylight developing tank set in box; Daylight developing tanks (2); Filter sets (2); Right angle finder model B (2); Right angle finders (2); Flashgun C4; Tripod; Tripod heads (3); Thermometers (2); Transparency cutters (2); Books and booklets. VG condition. (33+tems)
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Minox C subminiature cameras (2) in original leather case (1969-1979). Fair condition
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Range of photographic equipment including bakelite developing trays, safe lights, Polaroid cameras (4), Canon 518 Super 8 camera, Minette S-2 viewer editor, developing drum, 'The Daylight' bulk film winder, Nikon Nuvis mini camera, Nikon L35 camera in box, etc. G/VG condition
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Nikon F 35 mm SLR camera with 50 mm lens; Nikkormat El SLR camera with 50 mm lens (c1972). G/VG condition. (2 items)
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Nikon camera lenses: Nikkor-Auto 35 mm f/2.8; Nikkor 28 mm; Nikkor 105 mm f/2.5; Nikon macro adapter ring; T adapter for Nikon. VG condition. (5 items)
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Minox Lx subminiature camera (c1978) in original leather case with pocket tripod. VG condition. (4 items)
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Remainder of collection, noted: Australian army issue Stereo viewer (c1942); darkroom equipment; camera accessories; light meters; cable releases; quantity of vintage medium format film; ephemera; filters, stop watch, clips etc. (100+ items)
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Collection of photographic equipment: Tripods (5) including good vintage Linhof; Studio lamp Masking boards (5); Nikon enlarger parts; large quantity of vintage photography paper etc. (40+ items)
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Nikon camera accessories: Teleconverter; speedlight; multi-control back; soft case; filters (5), assorted lens cap, booklets etc. G/VG condition. (40+ items)
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John Campbell (attributed): Tasmanian Colonial pottery garden urn. Built in (2) section, inverted bell shaped with 2 handles. Green/blue & brown majolica glaze. Damaged rim, old repairs, missing a 7 cm piece of rim. Rare in any condition
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H.McHugh: Tasmanian pottery (founded in Launceston, 1873); Pottery vase of generous proportions, (large) shape no.18, glazed in brown & green (slight crazing), height 18 cm, 20 cm; McHugh pottery flower aid/ frog, brown & yellow glaze, incised 'McHugh Tasmania 1934', 8.5 cm. VG condit. (2)
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Damien Meeham: Art pottery (c1985), impressive hand built free form vase with frieze in high relief of naked bodies frolicking above a border of grass decorated in sgraffto, irregular rim, glazed in green, white and terracotta red. Incised signature lower front. 56 cm Excellent condition
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c1901-49 cigarette & trade cards, accumulation including 1924 J.J.Schuh 'Cinema Stars' (99); 1932 Sweetacres 'Aircraft of the World' (57); c1939 Fountain Flour 'British Aeroplanes and Pilots' (106). Poor/VG. Inspection will reward. (3000+)
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c1904-15 Sniders & Abrahams cards, noted 1914 'Butterfl ies and Moths' (Captions in capitals) (59) & (Captions in Mixed Letters) (58); 1909 'Shakespeare Characters' (38); 1912 'Animals and Birds' (34); 1915 'Great War Leaders and Warships' (53). Poor/G. (Total 329)
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c1905-14 Sniders & Abrahams cards, noted 1905 'Naval Terms' (12); 1906 'Jokes' (43/60); 1908 'Admirals and Warships' (18/20); 1910 'Dogs' (16); 1912 'Animals & Birds' (60); 1914 'Butterfl ies & Moths' (60). Poor/G. (Total 227)
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Sport: c1905-95 cigarette & trade cards, noted 1916 MacRobertson '½d Sports' (28); c1927 Goblin 'Australian Racehorses' (10); 1934 MacRobertson '½d Champions' (5); range rugby league cards & stickers. Poor/VG. Inspection will reward. (c600)
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c1912-15 cigarette cards in old photograph album, noted 1912 Wills 'Birds of Australasia' (100); 1913 Wills 'Club Colours and Flags' (19). Poor/G. (326)
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c1912-33 cigarette cards in two albums, noted 1933 Carreras (Turf) 'Personality Series - Film Stars' (72). Poor/VG. Inspection will reward. (490)
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c1912 original watercolours (complete set of 60) for Sniders & Abrahams 'Animals', each signed by artist Prae, size 20 x 12 cm. Ex archive of Osboldstone & Co. Printers, Melb. (60 items)
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1912 Sniders & Abrahams 'Animals & Birds', part set (48/60). G/VG
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1915 Sniders & Abrahams 'Great War Leaders and Warships', complete set (60). Fair/VG
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c1916-33 cards in album, noted 1932 Godfrey Phillips 'Test Cricketers 1932-1933' (39); 1916 Players 'Napoleon' (25); 1929 players 'Curious Beaks' (50); c1933 Waldorf-Astoria 'Ordern' (271/287). (Total 509)
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1933 Carreras (Turf Cigarettes) 'Personality Series' (73-96), complete set (24), noted Don Bradman, Walter Lindrum, Haydn Bunton & Jimmy Pike. G/VG
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Trade Cards: c1950s-80s collection in box, noted Golden Fleece, Australian Licorice, Tuckfield's Tea, Weet-Bix, Billy Tea, Shell, Nabisco, Anglo-Confectionary, Coles, Ampol, Easi-Oats, Malties. Inspection will reward. Fair/VG. (c1500)
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1965 Scanlens 'Disneyland' complete set (66); plus Disneyland magazines (6). Fair/G
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1966-67 Scanlens/Raybert Productions 'Monkees' with 1966 sepia (42); 1967 colour Series A (68) & Series B (60); also other trade cards (84). Poor/G. (Total 254)
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Ammonite: Opalescent, unidentified species, Jurassic period approximately 180 million years old, found in Madagascar. With certificate of authenticity
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Fossil Fish, Dastilbe from the late Cretaceous period, located Santana formation Cera, Brazil. With certificate of authenticity
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Fossil Fish, Diplomystus dentatus from the Eocene period approximately 50 million years old, located in Green River Wyoming USA
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Polished Mastodon Tooth: Gomphotherium, Bone Vally Formation from the Miocene period, approximately 16 million years old, found in Polk County, Florida, USA
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Amber: Fossilized Tree Sap, with insect inclusions, Pleistocene, approximately 1 million years old, Sambava area, north east Madagascar. With certificate of authenticity
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Antique Brooch: beautifully crafted late 19th century 9ct gold bar brooch in the form of a snake encrusted with diamonds terminating at the head with a lovely cabochon natural emerald. Possibly South African (no marks). 6.3 grams, 35 cm. excellent condition
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Group of Victorian Bar Brooches. Three stamped for 9ct gold, set with rubies, seed pearls and blue stone. Total weight 16.5 grams. (4 items)
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Necklaces: Vintage and costume jewellery necklaces; noted 14ct gold and pearl, nice vintage black glass beads (long), silver & glass beads etc. One broken otherwise excellent condition. (10 items)
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Gold Ring: 18ct Gold ring set with a single row of (5) diamonds ranging in size fron 15 to 25 points each. Excellent condition
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Nauru (Pleasant Island): map of the Pacific island c1921 hand drawn on cloth, framed and glazed, 50 x 40 cm VG condition
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World Globe, Royal Geographic Society, Millenium Edition, by The Franklin Mint, on attractive stand, 80 cm tall
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Bendigo Easter Fair Medals for 1901 & 1903; pendant 'Easter Progress Fair' featuring Bendigo Coat-of- Arms; plus medallion '1888-9, Centennial International Bazaar, 6d Voucher, Athaneum'; and enameled British coin. Fair/Good condition (ribbon on 1901 medal very worn). (4 items)
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City of Melbourne, 100th Anniversary, 1942 in silver (58 mm) by Angus & Coote (c.1942/1) inscribed around the edge 'Councillor F.G.J.Hardy 1938', (129grams approx), aUnc
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1930 Motion picture broadside, 'The Life of Jesse James', printed on both sides. 73 x 27 cm. VG condition
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Marilyn Monroe: group with postcards (5); posters (8); book 'Monroe - Her Life in Pictures' by Spada (London, 1982); lady's bag; 1988 calendar. Also Brisbane Bullets basketball with 12 signatures incl. Leroy Loggins, Ron Radliff& Larry Sengstock. (16 items)
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Marlon Brando, lifesize silicon head, extremely realistic and finely detailed, designed for museum display, excellent condition
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Superman: Rare 1/3 scale Superman statue in memory of Christopher Reeve (1952 - 2004). Limited edition 6/50, produced by 'Art Department' statues & sculptures and is a beautifully crafted piece, 70 cm tall
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Warner Brothers: Pair of cartoon cels 'Blooper Bunny' & 'Box O' ce Bunny' starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck & Elmer Fudd. Both window mounted, framed and glazed. 60 x 52 cm overall. Superb condition (2 items)
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Walt Disney: Animation cel; Beauty & The Beast 'Change of Heart' limited edition sericel of 5000. Window mounted, framed & glazed. Ex Silver K Gallery. 63 x 55 cm overall. Superb condition
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Warner Brothers: Fritz Freleng Masters Collection cartoon cel 'The Two Musketeers' limited edition 678/750. Window mounted, framed & glazed. Signed by Freleng. 73 x 64 overall. Superb condition
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Warner Brothers: Set of (4) cartoon cels 2002/3 Limited Edition Animation Art Issue artists proofs 4/100; 'Bugs Bunny: Lobby Card'; 'Tweety & Sylvester Lobby Card'; 'Porky Pig Lobby Card'; 'Daffy Duck: Lobby Card'. Window mounted, framed & glazed. 71 x 60 cm overall. Ex Silver K Gallery Superb condition
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Lara Croft: lifesize fibreglass model produced for videogame / movie releases. Lara features her tombraiding torch in one hand with a pistol in the other, she also has a backpack and a holstered sidearm. Displays very well, a high quality model. Approx 190 cm x 100 cm
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Star Wars: Artwork - original paintings by artist Paul Sullivan of Darth Vader (53 x 108 cm); Yoda (91 x 110 cm) & Darth Maul (75 x 100 cm). (3 items)
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Warner Brothers: Clampett Studio Collections hand painted Limited Edition Cel issued 2005 (4/100) 'The Grand Finale Lobby Card'. Window mounted, framed & glazed, Ex Silver K Gallery. 83 x 72 overall. Superb condition
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Star Wars: Stormtrooper 3/4 scale child outfits (3 kits); 'Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace' display signed by Ray Park (Darth Maul); 'Star Wars' display signed by Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) & Dave Prowse (Darth Vader); Bib Fortuna - Porcelain figure, limited edition of 1500 produced by Attakus in 2007 (38 cm). (6 items)
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The Incredible Hulk: Boxed models - The Kotobukiya collection Marvel Studios fine art bust, numbered 558/2000 approx. 22 x 17 cm; Diamond Select Toys bust numbered 1116/2500 approx. 17 x 14 cm; Diamond Select Toys 'The Incredible Hulk Maquette', numbered 1107/3000 approx. 26 x 17 cm. Models have been displayed. (3)
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Superhero Boxed Models: Diamond Select Toys Spider-Man wall statue, numbered 250/1000 approx 18 x 18 cm; Diamond Select Toys 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Maqeutte, numbered 2600/5000 approx 23 x 14 cm; McFarlane Toys 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' leatherface model (mint in box); Warner Bros. Studio Store Batman bust, approx 30 x 21 cm; Toypresidents Inc. Governor Arnold A. Schwarzenegger talking action figure (mint in box) approx 30 x 12 cm; Marvel Studios 'The Punisher' action figure, approx 30 x 15 cm (mint…
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Superhero Models: DC Direct Batman Statue 1/4 scale, numbered 1415/1800 with poseable cape; Fantastic Four - The Thing, 26 inch tall posable action figure; DC Comics Superman 30' tall poseable action figure; DC Comics Batman 30' tall posable action figure. (4 items)
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Sheet Music: Assorted bound volumes many with embossed gilt decorated boards and spines (late 19th and early 20th century), strong focus on opera and singing. Poor to VG condition. (54 items)
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Violin Bow: Stamped 'Bausch', nice antique German bow with mother of pearl eye on the frog & silver and pearl finished adjuster. Needs rehairing & has been slightly modified near adjuster. Good condition
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Antique Guitar: Late 19th century, with label 'Fernando Del Perugia, Fabbricante di strumenti Armonici, San Cresci presso Firenze, Anno 1894'. Beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl & exotic timbers, ivory tuning pegs & comes with faux crocodile skin case. Bridge has been altered slightly and some minor veneer splits on the back; otherwise an exceptional instrument. Rare
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'the Strand Musical Magazine. A Musical Monthly', by E.Hatzfeld (1895-1897, London), (6) volumes bound in green boards with embossed gilt lettering on the spine. Lithographed with numerous plates and full of music and topical stories of the day. G/VG condition
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Violin: Nice German trade violin (early 20th century) with Label 'Jacobus Stainer, in Absam Prope Oenipontum, 17 Made in Germany', in blue velvet lined vintage case with (2) bows. Will need restringing. VG condition
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Violin: Early German trade violin label reads 'Copy of Nikolaus Amati', in original case with bow. A very good instrument in very good condition
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Sheet Music for organ including an extensive collection of Johann Sebastian Bach, church music etc. G/VG condition. (150+ items)
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Sheet Music: Large quantity of antique and vintage sheet music; Schubert, Italian music, Debussy, Brahms & more. Has to be viewed, a great lot for teacher, students or institutions. Good condition. (220+ items)
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Opera: Archive of albums of sheet music; Puccini's 'Madam Butterfl y' and 'Tosca'; Rossini's 'Barber of Seville', Benjamin Britten's 'Death in Venice', as well as volumes of Beethoven, Hayden, and books of show tunes. Poor to good condition. (90+ items)
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Sheet Music: Quantity of early to mid 20th Century sheet music mainly in book form. Hayden, Brahms, Italian opera, viewing essential for interested parties. Fair to good condition. (200+ items)
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Violin: Early 20th century German trade violin in original case. Label reads 'Nikolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona 1633'. Revarnished with restoration on the back. Good condition
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Sheet Music: Extensive collection in mainly A4 book form. Antique and vintage (1890s-1940s). Mozart, French and Italian song books, Opera and much more. G/VG condition. (250+ items)
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Sheet Music: Russian & Irish songs, Religious music, Eric Coates, Warsaw Concerto, Bach, Beethoven etc. Fair to good condition. (250+ items)
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Sheet Music: Large quantity in book and album form; 'Baritone songs', opera, Wagner, Verdietc. A very good lot with a strong opera focus. G/VG condition. (100+ items)
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Sheet Music: Assorted albums and books of music; Richard Strauss, Complete works of Schubert, 'Early Keyboard music', Bach, opera, Russian composers and music etc. G/VG condition. (120+ items)
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Sheet Music: 'Nut-Cracker Suite', illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite; assorted childrens themes including 'Fairies' (5); Walt Disney (7) featuring nice Mickey Mouse examples 'Mickey Mouse's Birthday Party', and 'Mickey Mouse Silly Symphony' (2). G/VG condition. (20)
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Sheet Music: Maori theme decorated (5); 'Cole's Book Archade' (4); 'The Australian Music Books' (4); Negro themes (9); Plus assorted Australiana; 'Men of Eureka'; 'Dame Nellie Melba'; 'Australian Bush Songs'; 'The Last of his Tribe', illustrated by Jolliffe with Aboriginal scene; Rolf Harris etc. Fair to Good condition. (30)
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Viola: 20th century Viola in case (no label) with (2) bows (require rehairing), plus an additional violin case. A player. Good condition. (5 items)
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Sheet Music: assorted lot with many nice Art Deco lithographed examples. Of note one autographed by James Foran famous Tenor of the early 20th century; and another by Max Oldaker Tasmanian born Actor and Singer. Fair to VG condition. (150+)
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Music: 'Catalogue of Recorded Music',(1962) folder of available music of the day from the major record labels; 'Voices of the Past, Vocal Recordings (HMV) 1898-1925', (2 copies) by John.R.Bennett; 'The Gramophone Shop Encyclopedia of Recorded Music' (1948 USA); Vintage books on opera and assorted sheet music in pocket book form. G/VG condition. (50+ items)
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Beatles: Porcelain saucer by Hanley with portraits and facsimile autographs of the 'Fab Four'; Ringo Starr doll by Nemco c1964; (2) x black & white photographs of the Beatles arriving in Australia (with Qantas ink stamp on the reverse); Tokyo Olympic 1964 poster (poor condition); Monkees gum cards (88) c1967 three part sets of a (44) card set. Fair to VG condition. (4 items)
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'Bbc Music Library Piano and Organ Catalogue', vols 1 & 2; 'Song Catalogue', vols 1-4 (1968, 2nd edition, London). Brown cloth covered boards and black leather spine with embossed gilt lettering. VG condition. (6 items)
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Benjamin Britten (Composer) & Sidney Nolan (Artist): 'Children's Crusade' published by Faber Music Limited (London 1973) limited edition 28/300 signed by the composer and artist. Folio brown calf backed boards with title and spine in gilt. 12 full page illustrations by Sidney Nolan, in slipcase (minor damage). A very fine copy
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Large collection of books on musical themes; composers, operas, singers etc. Mainly hardcover & VG condition. (180+)
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Impressive assortment of books on music, musicians, composers, & opera. Many hardcovers on Schubert, Mozart, Hollywood musicals, Theatre etc. VG condition. (73 items)
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'Complete Mozart Edition', (78) compact disc set released by Philips (1991), Volumes 1-45 in slip covers (Vol.17 missing but Vol.33 duplicated). Near mint condition, many unopened with original price tags between $72 & $172 per Volume
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Classical music collection of Cd's including (37) disc set 'The Hyperion Schubert Edition' by Graham Johnson. Some mint unopened, excellent condition. (175+ items)
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Jethro Tull: Framed display featuring a balloon from the 'Roots to Branches' 1996 tour along side concert tickets and memorabilia. 105 x 80 cm. VG condition
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Antique Miniatures: Group of (3) comprising a lovely pair of female portraits hand painted on ivory (c1860), framed by the famous Bendigo photographers Bartlett Bros. (1880-1900), VG condition; Antique miniature portrait of a gentleman (mid 19th century) painted on ivory (cracked) in original ebonized frame. Fair condition
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Elioth Gruner: 'The Art of Elioth Gruner' by Sydney Ure Smith & Leon Gellert (Sydney 1920) limited edition 498/600 signed by the artist twice. Endorsed inside front cover with signature dated 1923; signature also found with the edition number. Embossed title on grey boards with cloth spine. Fair condit
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F.W.Roberts: 1926-7 Cartoon drawings in colour of the 'Birmingham Rugby Union Football Club'. 33 x 24 cm. Window mounted, framed & glazed. VG condition (2 items)
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Margaret Baskerville: 'Margaret Baskerville, Sculptor' published in Melbourne August 1929, limited edition 66/250 copies signed twice by the artist. Original order form receipt stuck to endpaper. Gold stamped vellum covered boards, slightly worn, otherwise a fine copy in VG condition
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Thornton Wilder: 'The Woman of Andros' published by Longmans, Green & Co. (1930) limited edition 133/260 copies signed by the author. Blue cloth covered boards with embossed gilt lettering (no wrapper). Excellent condition
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Norman Lindsay: 'Norman Lindsay Water Colour Book' by Godfrey Blunden (The Springwood Press, Sydney 1939) limited edition 1850 copies of which 1820 were for sale. Note: Norman Lindsay original water colour painting portrait of a woman on the endpaper with full signature. A rare treat not usually found in this edition. Original dust wrapper and blue slip case worn and damage. Book condition Good
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Louis Kahan (1905-2002): Watercolour, ink and wash; interior scene of the artists Paris Studio. Signed & dated 1945 and captioned lower left. New gilt frame and mounting 31 x 24 cm in excellent condition.
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Adrian Feint: 'Flower Paintings' by Ure Smith (Sydney 1948) limited edition of 1500 copies signed by the artist. Dust wrapper foxed and worn, green cloth boards with gilt lettering and cover. VG condit
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Hans Heysen: 'Watercolours and Drawings by Hans Heysen' By Lionel Lindsay and James MacDonald (Sydney, 1950), signed and dated by the artist (1952). Dust wrapper (poor condition) with tape repair, foxed throughout. Fair condition
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Will Ashton (1881-1963): 'The Life & Work of Artist Will Ashton' Legend Press (Sydney 1963), limited edition of 450 copies. Slightly worn green boards but clean throughout, in maroon slipcase. VG condition
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Keith Namatjira (1938-77): 'Ghost gum and ranges Central Australia', watercolour on board, signed lower right, 25 x 16 cm. With Battarbee Tmara-mara Galleries & Purchase Authorization 27/9/1963 handstamps on reverse. Superb with window mount
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