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

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:533
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical Memorabilia, Day 1Lots with images:295
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:394
Date:18-Sep-2013
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Joseph Lyons (1879-1939, 10th Prime Minister of Australia), signature and long endorsement inside book 'The Origin of the World' by McMillan (London, 1930)
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Joseph Lyons (1879-1939, 10th Prime Minister of Australia), signature on autograph page, with watercolour portraits of Joseph Lyons & a koala
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Charles Manson (1934-, American criminal), handwritten note, signed in the note Man (and drawing of a sun for end of surname); also signed 'CM' with a smiley face written on his initials. Note with stain on corner that does not affect signatures
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Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, personal letter to Ferdinand David signed 'F'; Personal note signed 'F.M.B'; Cecile Jeanrenaud Mendelssohn Bartholdy letter to Ferdinand David c1850; Fanny (Sisiter to Mendelssohn) letter; Camille Saint-Saens (French) musical notation & note with signature on page dated 1902; Louis Spohr (German Composer) signed letter to Ferdinand David dated 1841; Charles Gounod (French Composer) signature on letter with accompanying cabinet portrait photograph. Rare offering. VG condition (8…
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Robert Menzies (1894-1977, 12th Prime Minister of Australia), signature on 1960 letter on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead
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Dame Nellie Melba, display comprising pencil signature on piece dated Aug.15th 1919, window mounted with attractive colour picture, framed & glazed, overall 41 x 31 cm.
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Dame Nellie Melba, nice signature on last page of a signed letter
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Bernard Law Montgomery (1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, 1887-1976, 'Monty' successfully commanded Allied forces during World War II), signature on 1943 Christmas Card from 78th Infantry Division in Italy; together with two superb photographs and a 1988 letter from the soldier who originally obtained the signature. (4 items)
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Henry Moore (British Sculptor, 1898-1986), signature on 1955 letter to Magdalene Sothmann (Amsterdam Gallery owner), arranging dinner whilst she is in London, and stating 'I Want to Prepare You For the Fact That I Am Not Likely to Have Much Work Available For the Next Year Or So Because of Commitments I Already Have For Exhibitions and Commissions'
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Movies & Tv: Signed photos or cards (most with photos), noted Anthony Quinn, Victor Mature, Jane Powell, Tony Danza, Jacqueline Bisset, Peggy Ashcroft, Jeff Bridges, Deborah Kerr, Angie Dickinson, Lloyd Bridges, Janet Leigh, Julie Christie, Alice Faye, Whoopi Goldberg, Faye Dunaway, Mel Ferrer, Jose Ferrer, Eli Wallach, Teri Garr, Art Linkletter & Debbie Reynolds. (25 items)
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Sir John Monash Australian military Commander World War I signature on card; Georges Clemenceau French Premier & statesman World War I period signature on business card with inscription. VG condition. (2 items)
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Earle Page (1880-1961, 11th Prime Minister of Australia), signature on piece
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Sir Henry Parkes (1815-96, Australian politician, called 'The Father of Federation'), Nice Signature on Envelope Addressed to Rev. W. Dalton at Government House
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Sport: Display 'Five of the Greatest' with signed photographs of Muhammad Ali (signed 'Cassius Clay'), Pele, Dawn Fraser, Jack Nicklaus & Michael Jordan, all window mounted together in large frame, overall 108 x 58 cm. S
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Sport: Signed photos/items from Cathy Freeman (Aust), Marjorie Jackson (Aust), Shirley Strickland (Aust), John Treloar (Aust), Leon Spinks (USA), Steven Redgrave (Gb), Murray Halberg (NZ), Sally Gunnell (Gb), Ann Packer (Gb), Daley Thompson (Gb), Mary Peters (Gb) & Nadia Comaneci (Romania). Also cricket team sheets from 1958 New Zealand & 1977 Australia. Plus 1971-76 boxing programmes (5) featuring Joe Bugner (19 items)
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Sport: c1948-50s Autograph Book with excellent range of boxers - Al Basten, Vin Geddes, Bernie Grant, Mickey Francis, Elley Bennett, Jackie Daniels, Ken Murphy, Max Hillier, Billy Banks, Sel Hamilton, Harry Cooper, Archie Kemp, Clem Sands, Alfie Sands, Ambrose Palmer & Andre Famechon; also football teams Brunswick (20) & Footscray (20); athletes including Fanny Blankers-Koen & Shirley Strickland
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Winter Olympic Medal Winners: Collection of autographs on pieces (95 items with 98 signatures), noted Ilse Ulrich-Pausin, Erik Pausin, Kira Ivanova, Sergei Grinkov, John Curry, Edy Rada, Magda Mauroy-Julin, Herma Von Szabo, Cecilia Colledge, Andree Brunet-Joly, Pierre Brunet, Norris Bowden, Kenneth Bartholomew, John Shea. a rare assembly. (95 items)
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1922-36 Broken Hill South Limited share certificates (5). Also two 1930s pen drawings by Clifford Gold (7 items)
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Australian Share Certificates, c1948-98 collection, from approximately 72 companies Inspection will reward. (c300 items)
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Antique Books: Group of English & French books mainly leather bound dating from 1540s to the 19th century; noted, 'Erasmus' two French copies c.1548 & c.1706; Italian/French Dictionary in vellum boards c1693; 'Martin Chuzzlewit' by Charles Dickens (Lond. 1844). Mixed condition (25 items)
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'Rapin's History' the History of England by Mr.Rapin de Thoyras (Lond. 1783) in 2 leather bound volumes (fair condition); 'Camden's History' the Imperial History of England (Lond. 1810) in 2 leather bound volumes; 'Opera Varia' by Gabrielis Albaspinaei (1676). Fair condition. (5 items)
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Captain Cook: 'Cook's Voyages' a Compendious History of Captain Cook's Last Voyage...A new edition (Lond. 1784, printed by G.Kearsley) volume 2 leather bound, front hinge opening with rubbed edges; 'Captain Cook's Third Voyage to the Pacific Ocean' (Lond. c1785-90, printed by Fielding & Stockdale) rebound with original leather boards. Rubbed & scuffed but firm. Both volumes octavo. (2 items)
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'The History of the Rebellion & Civil Wars in England' by Edward Earl of Clarendon (Basil 1798) in 11 volumes. Fair condition (11 items)
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'The Wonders of Nature and Art; Or a Concise Account of Whatever Is Most Curious and Remarkable in the World' by Rev. Thomas Smith (London, 1804). Vol.X (North America, the West India Islands & the Otaheitean Islands; 'Paris and Its Environs, Displayed in a Series of Picturesque Views' by Pugin & Heath (London, c1840); also, 'London Interiors, with Their Costumes & Ceremonies' Volume I, published by Joseph Mead (London, c1841). Poor/Fair condition. (3 items)
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Tonga: 'An Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean' in two volumes by John Martin (2nd Edition, London, 1818). Attractively bound and gilt
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Furniture: Books including 'The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide' by Smith (London, 1826); 'American Furniture - the Federal Period' by Montgomery (London, 1967); 'English Furniture Illustrated' by Brackett (London, c1950); 'French Interiors, Furniture, Decoration, Woodwork & Allied Arts' by Strange (New York, 1968). (9 items)
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Antique Art Books: 'National Portrait Gallery' (Lond. 1831) in 3 volumes with green leather embossed gilt boards; 'Art Annual' (Britain, 19th century) in 2 volumes, half morocco. Good condition (5 items)
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'Oceanie, Ou Cinquiem`E Partie Du Monde' by Domeny de Rienzi (Paris, 1836); first edition, 3 volumes, original hardboards, French text; complete with all plates and maps (though some loose and toned). a general and historical survey of Australia and the Pacific region
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Police Archive: Rare & important early archive of police related material from the District of Port Phillip Colony of New South Wales. a fascinating collection dating back to 1842 (Melbourne was founded in 1835). The collection comprises of many Warrants & Writs, Bonds & drafts. Note; some documents refer to Redmond Barry (Ned Kelly's hanging Judge); Maritime Warrant for the arrest of a ship 'Little Angelina' in the Vice Admiralty Court of Victoria (No.38) 1893; Admiralty Injunction with 'Crown' stamps;…
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'Alison's History of Europe' (London & Edinburgh c1850, new edition) in 14 volumes leather bound with embossed 'East India College' crest on the covers; 'International University Coarse' in 9 volumes (Early 20th century) blue boards with gilt finish; 'The Popular Encyclopedia' (Britain c1881) in 14 volumes. Very decorative sets in G/VG condition (36 items)
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Australiana: 1851 satiric cartoon 'Probable E Ects of Over Female Emigration, Or Importing the Fair Sex From the Savage Islands, in Consequence Of, Exporting All Our Own to Australia!!!!!', by George Cruikshank (London, 1851), engraved print, size 44 x 19 cm (tape repair along fold); plus 'The Geography of Australasia and Polynesia' by William Hughes (London, 1892); c1870-90 NSW photographs (4). Fair/Good condition (6 items)
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'Narrative of the Mutiny of the Bounty on a Voyage to the South Seas' by Lieut.W.Bligh, Commander, published by Nathaniel Cooke (London, c1853), 72pp. Fair condition. (Ferguson 7149 - 2 copies recorded)
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Eureka Rebellion: 1854 Government 'Blue Paper' Report, 'Riot at Ballaarat. Report of the Board, Appointed to Enquire Into Circumstances Connected with the Late Disturbance at Ballaarat. Together with Evidence Taken By the Board ' 21st November, 1854. Probes the burning of Bentley's Eureka Hotel by miners dissatisfied with the investigation into the murder of James Scobie, which culminated in the Eureka Revolt 22 pages
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Australian Engravings: Collection of superb engravings from Booth's 'Australia Illustrated' (1876), noted 'Kangaroo Point, Brisbane', 'Open Bush, Queensland', 'Concordia Gold Mines' & 'Mallee Scrub, River Murray'. G/VG condition. (18 items)
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'Sydney in 1848: Illustrated By Copper-Plate Engravings of Its Principal Streets, Public Buildings, Churches, Chapels, Etc., From Drawings By Joseph Fowles' (Sydney, 1878). Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering, 88 pages illustrated with 40 engravings. Fair/Good condition
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Ned Kelly Newspapers: 1878-81 Collection of complete newspapers with reports of the Kelly Gang, comprising 'Sydney Morning Herald' (28), 'South Australian Register' (15), 'The Sydney Daily Telegraph' (2) & 'Otago Times' (3). Wonderful group of early newspapers to add to a Kelly collection. (The complete list of newspapers and articles is available on request). (48 items)
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Australiana: 'Voyage Autour Du Monde - Australie' by Ludovic de Beauvoir (Paris, 1879), new end papers and other repairs; plus 'Australian Pictures Drawn From Pen and Pencil' by Howard Willoughby (London, 1886). Fair/Good condition. (2 books)
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Group of antique books in 4 sets; 'Cowper's Works' (Lond. 1836) in 15 volumes; 'Dryden's Miscellaneous Work's' (Lond. 1767) in 4 volumes; 'Southey's Poems' (Lond. 19th century). 'Southey's Minor Poems' (Lond 1823). All leather bound with embossed gilt spines. Fair/Good condition (33 items)
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Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, published in Sydney (c1886). Three volumes folio in half morocco with gilt lettering on the spine. Corners & edges bumped and rubbed but all three volumes firm & complete a beautiful set that presents very well. VG condition (3 items)
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'The Universal Self-Instructor' c1880s leather bound book with many plates including Australian Rules Football & other sports G/VG condition; 'Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress' with (100) illustrations, 19th century in lovely condition; 'Bunyan's Choice Works' (Glascow c1880s) impressive leather tome with ornate gilt finish, fair condition. (3 items)
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'The Life & Exploration of Dr.Livingstone the Great Missionary Explorer' (Lond. c1880s), handsome leather bound volume with many plates; 'Hoof & Claw' (Lond. 1913); 'The Universe' (Lond. 1883). Colourful & decorative bindings. Mixed condition (5 items)
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Tasmania: Collection of historical themed booklets & pamphlets. Noted 'Pamphlet...On Swansea' c1895; 'Battery Point Today & Yesterday'; 'God Was Their Rock'; 'The Story of Port Dalrymple'. Fascinating group. VG condition. (14 items)
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Toy Catalogues, Comics & Games: Late 19th to mid 20th century group; Noted Board games (2) including 'Called to Arms'; Cyclops toy catalogues (2); S.Joseph & Son's illustrated price list 1898; 'Pie For Boys' Number 1 issue; assorted boys journals & comics. Fair to good condition (23 items)
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'History of Australian Bushranging' in two volumes, by Charles White (Sydney, 1900-03). Good condition
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1901 Federation: collection of Invitations: 'Opening of Parliament', 'Evening Reception', '...7th of May Reception'. Two G/VG, One Fair. (3 Items)
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1901 Federation collection of Invitations: 'Opening of Parliament', 'Evening Reception' & 'Royal Review' Poor/Fair condition. (3 items)
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Great White Fleet: Group of booklets pertaining to the U.S. Navy visits to Australia in 1908 & 1925. Noted 'Programme For Melbourne 29th Aug to 5th Sept 1908' & 'Australia Greets America, Souvenir Programme Visit of the American Fleet to Australian Waters 1925'. Fair/Good condition (4 items)
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Tobacco Advertising: Colourful collection including 'Three Castles' 4 page calender c1912; 'Capstan' blotter book/calender c1927 with ivoreen cover; cigarette packets (6); cigar & tobacco box labels (3); 'Bryant & May's' booklet. VG condition (12 items)
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Collection of advertising material: Cardboard signs (4) including 'Wood Milne Rubber heels'; Royalty advertising (2); 'Caledonian Insurance Co.'; 'Pears Soap' (5); scrap album with advertising labels; certificates etc. (17 items)
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Brewing: Archive of brewing related material; beer labels c1970s-80s (117); hand written brewing notes in bound volume 'Bacteria Moulds Laboritory Works & Other Beveridges' late 19th century; Brewing Diaries in 2 volumes c1950s ex 'Great Northern Brewery' Cairns (Qld). 'A Textbook of Brewing' (Lond. 1958) in 2 volumes Working copies fair condition. (122 items)
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Military, Royalty & Politics: Collection of magazins, invitations, programmes & emphemera c1914-1953 Noted, Insurance advertising & military blotting books (4); 'The John Bull Portfolio of War Celebrities', 'Art Portfolio of War Leaders'; Prime Ministerial & Royal invitations; War bond advertising. Impressive lot, mixed condition. (31 items)
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Dame Nellie Melba: 'Melba's Gift Book' George Robertson & co (Australia 1916) signed copy Original maroon cloth covered boards with embosed gilt lettering. VG 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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Collection of Military themed books, ephemera, programmes & booklets, World War I & World War II period Noted 'From the Australian Frontline Xmas 1917', 'Pictures of the Battlefields of Anzac' (handsome broadside) Well worth close inspection a good collection. G/VG condition (40+ items)
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Anzac & Military: Attractive & colourful group of military booklets & programmes. Noted, 'Peace-Anzac Memorial Day 1919'; 'Souvenir Programme Victory Celebrations Signing of Peace Sydney NSW 1919'; 'Sunny South Souvenir'; 'The Fighting Forces' Hostel Geelong' (rare). Inspection will reward. Mixed condition (9 items)
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'The Great War 1914-1918' in 13 volumes, green boards half morocco, a fascinating set with many photgraphic illustrations (edges & leather worn); 'The...Year of War in Pictures' 6 volumes tracking World War II. Good condition (19 items)
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'Australian Songs For Young and Old', words by Annie Rentoul, music by Georgette Peterson, illustations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Melbourne, c1920) (some pictures coloured-in); plus 'Musical Nursery Rhymes Picture Book' published by Murfett & V.B.Harmony Hits, illustrated by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Melbourne, 1945). Fair/Good condition. (2 items)
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Collection of books: Chinese & Japanese art, ceramics, culture, war & history. a good selection worth inspecting. Good condition (30 items)
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Souvenir, travel books & brochures: Nice collection of early 20th century predominantly broadside pictorial booklets; Noted, 'Beautiful Illawarra', 'Canberra', 'East Gippsland & Lakes Entrance', 'Home to Horsham', 'Prince's Highway', 'Palette Pictures'. Includes 2 New Zealand, Quebec, Durban etc. G/VG condition (21 items)
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'Old Colonial Architecture in New South Wales & Tasmania' by Hardy Wilson (Syd.1924) signed limited edition 11/1000. Folio with original marbled boards, parchment spine & embossed gilt lettering. 50 tinted coloured lithograph plates each with tissue guard. Slight foxing, hinges begining to open. Rare
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Trade Catalogues & Brochures: Early 20th century group; Noted 'Danks' builders & plumbers supply; 'Tools For All Trades' (Colton, Palmer & Preston of Adelaide); 'Rok Roofing'; 'Jacem'; 'Austral Gates & Fences'; 'Frank Romany Ltd'; 'Stewart Gas & Oil Furnaces'. Very impressive collection. Mixed condition (11 items)
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Furniture Trade Catalogues: Early 20th century; 'Brownbilt Quality Furniture'; 'Grace Bros.'; 'Tye & Co.'; 'Omega Mattresses'; English & French furniture catalogues. Fair to VG condition (6 items)
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Boy Scouts & Trade Catalogues: Noted 'Denyer Brothers Veterinary Price Guide'; 'The Scouts Depot'; 'Victor Canvas Goods'; Crawfords Christmas list-1926'. Colourful & interesting lot. G/VG condition (13 items)
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Remains of collection: Very nice group of assorted booklets and brochures, early to mid 20th century. Ballarat, Aborigines, Banks, Methodist Ladies College, Herald Sun newspaper ephemera etc Inspection will reward. G/VG condition (29 items)
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Trade Catalogues: Collection of homewares department store advertising brochures and catalogues early to mid 20th century; Noted, 'Paramount Plate'; 'Mappin & Webb'; 'Cintra Pearls'; Marks & Saulwick Furs'; 'Rohrer's Artistic Marcel-Water-Permanent Waving & Hair Bobbing' (c1920s New York). G/VG condition (11 items)
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'An Alphabet Being a Book of Designs & Rhymes, By Students of the Applied Art School Working Men's College', First edition (1932 Melbourne). Containing linocuts printed in black & white in high Art Deco style by 28 different artists including John Barnard Knight, Wendy Outhwaite, Alexander Dargie, Harold Freeman, Cath Ramsay, Noel Miller etc. (Note, some pages signed by the artists) Extremely Rare with probably only 100 copies printed. Mild foxing, VG condition
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: Illustrated commemorative broadsides with pictorial wrappers (5); 'The second Bridge Book' Photographed by Cazneaux; 'Sydney Harbour 150th Anniversary Souvenir' booklet & ephemera. Fair to VG condition (9 items)
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'Souvenir O' cial Catalogue of the Centenary All-Australian Exhibition 1934' (Melbourne). 96 pages, softcover, some silverfish damage. Fair condition
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Nazi related booklets & magazines: Colourful & satirical group; 'Gagging the Dictators' Ace magazines (New York 1938); 'Heel Hitler Adolf's A.B.C.' by Will Donald; 'The Argus Cartoon Cavalcade' by Armstrong; 'Jew-Baiting Is Cannibalism' by Gallacher & Browder; 'The Nazi No.1 Ace Werner Moelers'; 'Black Record Germans Past & Present' by Sir R.Vansittart. G/VG condition (6 items)
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Tourist Brochures & Maps: c1944-46 range for US Servicemen, tourists & emigrants, noted Australia, NSW, Sydney, Blue Mountains, Queensland & Brisbane; also World War II Newsmap posters/maps for 1 May 1944 & 16 Oct. 1944, published by Army Information Branch (New York, 1944), both folded. (16 items)
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Norman Lindsay: 'Paintings in Oil: Fourteen Reproductions in Colour From Original Oil Paintings, and 16 Half-Tone Plates Reproduced in Black and White; with Essays By Douglas Stewart and Norman Lindsay', (Sydney 1945, the Shepherd Press). Limited edition 442/1000 copies with facsimile signature of the artist Some foxing only minor, original green patterned boards with embossed cover, showing wear to edges and corner, some loses on the back cover. Good condition
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Collection of books; War themes, sport & general literature. Noted 'History of the Sea' by Frank Goodrich (Canada & Australia 1878) with over 250 illustrations in embossed leather boards with gilt pictorial finish. Good condition
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Travel brochures & tourist maps mid 20th century (36); 'The Strand' magazine with articles by Winston Churchill; 'Northcote Jubilee Celebrations 1883-1933 Souvenir Official Programme'; 'The Yarra Coo-Ee' 1921 journal; brochures & pamphlets. Mixed condition (50+ items)
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Remains of collection: View Folders (41), 'Souvenir of London' (3D); postcards; ephemera; vintage catalogues (2); rare 19th century photograph of the Auburn Carriage Company works with sta' (Melbourne) Mixed condition. (50 + items)
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Motoring shop manuals & books: Manuals (9) including 'The Imp & Chamois', Citroën AMI8, Renault Dauphine, Peugeot, Ford Anglia; Collection of Automotive books; Noted; 'Racing Voiturettes', 'Austin 7 Specials', 'Racing & Sports Car Chassis Design', 'Ecurie Ecosse', 'Automobile Quarterly' (34), vintage motoring journals c1950-60s (33). Great motoring collection. Fair to VG condition. (75+)
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Model Maker magazine/books (22) c1950-60s, 'Scale Models' hobby magazines (21) North American issue c1960-70s; Shipping, Aviation & Railways books (8). Fair to good condition (51 items)
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'Annual Automobile Review' published by Edita Lausanne (3) volumes; 1953-54 (1st issue), 1954-55 (Rare, only 600 copies released), 1955-56; Automobile Year (15) running from 1956-57 to 1970-71 a great collection of automotive books . Good condition (18 items)
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Decorative Arts: Books including 'English Goldsmiths and Their Marks' by Jackson (New York, 1964); 'Paul Storr 1771-1844 Silversmith and Goldsmith' by Penzer (London, 1971); 'The Book of Old Silver' by Wyler (New York, 1958); 'Sta' ordshire Portrait Figurines' by Pugh (London, 1970); 'Royal Crown Derby China' by Gilhespy & Budd (London, 1964); 'Objects of Vertu' by Ricketts (London, 1971); 'The Art of Jewellery' by Hughes (London, 1972). (44 items)
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Australian Art: Books (12) including 'Frederick Mccubbin' by Ann Galbally (signed) (Melb., 1981); 'Norman Lindsay - Selected Pen Drawings' (N.Y., 1968); 'The Art of Margaret Preston' edited by North (Adelaide, 1980); 'The Art of John Glover' by McPhee (Melb., 1980); plus catalogues (8). (20 items)
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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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Norman Lindsay: Group including, 'Tales From the Heptameron of Marguerite of Navarre' twenty-eight pen drawings by Norman Lindsay with indroduction by A.D.Hope (Melb. 1976) limited edition 508/1000; 'Letters of Norman Lindsay'. Mixed condition (22 items)
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Bentley & Jaguar: 'W.O.Bentley-Engineer' by Bastow (Gb.1978); 'Bentley Cricklewood to Crewe' by Frostick (London 1980); 'Bentley 50 Years of the Marque' by J.Green (Lond.1978); 'Vanden Plas' By B.Smith (London 1979); 'The Jaguar Tradition' by Frostick (London 1973) G/VG condition. (5 items)
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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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'The Goldfields & Mineral Districts of Victoria' by R.Brough Smyth (Melbourne 1979) limited to 1000 copies this one being no.42. Pictorial boards with brown leather spine in slipcase. VG condition
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'Racing with the David Brown Aston Martin' by John Wyer & Chris Nixon (England 1980) first edition hardcover in (2)Volumes. Both with dust wrappers. Very rare. VG condition (2 items)
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Art & Literature Books: Nice collection on Matisse, Rembrandt, Michel Angelo, Manet, Impressionism, Literature, George Orwell etc. Mixed condition (68 items)
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'Handbook of Australian, New Zealand & Antarctic Birds', by Higgins, Peter & Steele (Oxford University Press, Melbourne 1998-2006). Hardback, Volumes 1-7 in 9 books. All housed in original shipping boxes. VG condition
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Movie & Film books: Nice selection of coffee table books spanning the silent era through to the talkies & modern film. Fair to good condition (11 items)
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Antique Cameras: Kodak 5 x 7 View camera (modified to take 4 x 5 inch film) plus an antique expanding timber & brass camera with 'Robbins Photo Depot...Liverpool' makers plaque. Fair condition (2 items)
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Projectors: Unusual home made slide projector; Bell & Howell projector; Koda Scope c1924 movie projector; Eastman hand crank vintage projector; Westinghouse 16 mm. Fair to good condition (5 items)
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Liesegang Avanti large format projector; plus, early bank security camera (35 mm). G/VG condition (2 items)
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Film: 8 mm, 9.5 mm, 16 mm; assorted movies, reels & spools. Noted rare 16 mm film of Bert Hinkler (Aviator); Charlie Chaplin; Felix the Cat; Mickey Mouse cartoon etc. (50+ items)
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Pathescope range: 9.5 mm projector & collection of assorted movies & packaging etc (40+ items)
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Film Projectors: Vintage lot including Austrian Eumig (3); Noris & Zeiss Ikon with instruction manual (8)
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Adams Limited Aerial camera. Interesting relic from a bygone era, nice solid metal housing, with viewfinder & film. Good condition
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Remains of collection: Antique wooden camera plates,photography books, ephemera, film editing equipment, etc. (30+ items)
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Remains of collection: 'Sawyers Junior' projector; View-Master in box with light attachments (2); cameras (8) including Mastra, Brownie, Viscount, Autographic Kodak Specials (2) etc; Japanese lens hoods, adapter rings & filters; photography books (11); vintage slide projector in case & film editing preview equipment (50+ items)
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Collection: Nikon-FA SLR with 35-105 mm lens; Voigtlander Vito II; Foth Derby; Wergin Dixa 35 mm; Minolta X-300 SLR; Olympus Trip 35 (2); Brownie Junior; Kodak & Pentax automatics; flashes (2); additional lenses (4); antique field glasses; manuals (5) & assorted filters & accessories. Fair to VG condition. (30+ items)
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Remains of collection: Huge vintage lot comprising photo enlargers (3, one being polaroid); glass plate & negatives; lights; old film & accessories. Suit collector, mixed condition. (60+ items)
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Remains of collection: Box Brownies (18); expanding cameras (4); Voigtlander (2); others (14). Fair condition (36+ items)
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