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Sporting & General Memorabilia, Session 2 — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:420
Sale Title:Sporting & General Memorabilia, Session 2Lots with images:253
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:207
Date:25-Sep-2008
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1932 Los Angeles, X Summer Olympics: 'Xth Olympiad, Los Angeles 1932, Olympic Stadium Pass', in original leather wallet; plus 'Xth Olympiad Los Angeles 1932. Olympic Games Official Pictorial Souvenir', prepared and issued by The Organizing Committee [Los Angeles, 1932], soft cover, in original postal envelope. (2 items)
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1936 Berlin, XI Summer Olympics: Enamel Badge, '1935/ (Olympic Torch)', made by J.R.Gaunt London, probably a fund-raising badge
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'XI Olympiade Berlin 1936, Amtlicher Bericht, Band II' Volume 2 only, published by Organisationskomitee fur die XI Olympiade Berlin [Berlin, 1936], 581pp. Fair condition. Scarce
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'Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung, Die 16 Olympischen Tage', large format illustrated magazine coverage of Berlin Olympics. Fair/Good condition
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'American Olympic Committee Report - 1936 - Games of the XIth Olympiad, Berlin, Germany; IVth Olympic Winter Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany', [New York, 1936], 491pp. Some tone at front, otherwise good
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1948 London, XIV Summer Olympics: Official programme, 'XIVth Olympiad, London 1948, Opening Ceremony, Empire Stadium Wembley, Thursday 29th July at 2.30pm'
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Alan Paterson (Great Britain, 7th in high jump, won by Australia's John Winter): Group of photographs (18) of the British high jump champion who competed in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, including a lovely team photograph of the Scottish team for 1950 Empire Games with 13 signatures on reverse; plus 1946 athletics programme and letter from British Amateur Athletics Board to all athletes selected for the British Olympic Team. (20 items)
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Tin Badge, 'XIV Olympiad, London, 1948/(Big Ben)/(Olympic rings)', with along edge 'Regd No.851108'
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1948 South African Olympic Team: Rare menu 'Farewell Dance in the City Hall Pretoria, on Friday 9th July 1948, in honour of our Olympic Springboks', with facsimile autographs of team
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1950 Carreras cigarette cards 'Olympics 1948', complete set. G/Vg. (50)
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1952 Helsinki, XV Summer Olympics: 'Olympische Winterspiele 1952' and 'Olympische Spiele Helsinki 1952', published by Kosmos Zigarettenbilder [Memmingen, 1952]; plus 'Olympic Games 1952, British Olympic Association Official Report' [London, 1952]. (3 items)
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1956 Melbourne, XVI Summer Olympics: 'Invitation to the International Olympic Committee to Celebrate the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, Australia in 1956', 63 pages (Melbourne, 1948), suede covers and enammelled crest on front; includes four folding plates of proposed stadia. Superb condition in original box
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1956 Olympic Torch, aluminium, 46 cm tall. Unauthorized reproduction
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Car Badge, with enamelled Olympic rings and Melbourne Coat-of-Arms
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Badge, '1956 Olympic Games, Jim Bailey, Athletics', made by A.E.Patrick Pty Ltd
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Badge, 'Olympic Games 1956, Eventide Homes Appeal'
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1968 Grenoble, X Winter Olympics: 1968 Grenoble Participation Medal, in bronze, designed by Mme J.-M.Coeffin, minted by Paris mint, 68 mm diameter. Superb condition in circular presentation case
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1976 Innsbruck XII Winter Olympics silvered bronze participation medal with its original presentation case, designed by W.Pichl
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1980 Lake Placid, XIII Winter Olympics: 1980 Official Report: 'XII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1980 Final Report/ Rapport Final' in two volumes [New York, 1980], text in English and French, Vol.1 with white cloth cover, scarce Vol.2 Official Results with soft cover
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1980 Moscow, XXII Summer Olympics: 'Collection of Official 1980 Olympic Stamps' in album; plus cased set of Olympic One Rouble Coins. (2 items)
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1984 Los Angeles, XXIII Summer Olympics: 'American Gold', limited edition serigraph print by Le Roy Neiman (1921- ), signed by the artist and numbered 57/600, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 132 x 99 cm. [Retail Us$6800]
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1996 Atlanta, XXVI Summer Olympics: 1996 Atlanta Participation Medal, in bronze, 6 cm diameter, designed by Malcolm gear Designers, minted by Reed and Barton (Mass, USA), in velvet pouch inside original box
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'Frenzy', limited edition print by Charles Billich (Official Artist for the Australian Team for the Games of the XXVI Olympiad), showing track and field events, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm
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'Mighty Grace', limited edition print by Charles Billich (official Artist for the Australian Team for the games of the XXVI Olympiad), showing gymnastics, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm
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'Waterbabies', limited edition print by Charles Billich (official Artist for the Australian Team for the games of the XXVI Olympiad), showing swimming and diving, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm
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'Dancing Ball', limited edition print by Charles Billich (official Artist for the Australian Team for the games of the XXVI Olympiad), showing basketball, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm
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'Strategy', limited edition print by Charles Billich (official Artist for the Australian Team for the games of the XXVI Olympiad), showing volleyball, signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 84 x 85 cm
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2000 Sydney Olympics: 2000 Sydney Participation Medal, silvered, 50 mm diameter, in original case
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'Official Souvenir Program, The Games of the XXVII Olympiad'; 'Olympic Closing Ceremony, Sydney 2000'; 'The Official Team Gb Guide to the Olympic Games 2000'; plus 'Games of the XXI Olympiad Montreal 1976 - Athletics'. (4 items)
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Cathy Freeman, signature on print 'Cathy Freeman - 2000 Australian Olympic Team', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 61 x 81 cm
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Ian Thorpe: 'Thorpedo' display comprising signed photograph, window mounted with signed Sydney 2000 T-shirt, framed and glazed, overall 149 x 97 cm
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Ian Thorpe: display comprising signed swimming cap, window mounted with publicity card, framed and glazed, overall 47 x 45 cm
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Susie O'Neill, display comprising signed Australian swimsuit, window mounted with signed swimming cap and action photograph, framed and glazed, overall 78 x 84 cm
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Australian Softball Team: Softball signed by Peta Edebone (bronze medals 1996 and 2000 Olympics; captain and silver medal at 2004 Olympics); plus 'Australia' headband signed by complete softball team for 2000 Sydney Olympics
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Usa Women's Soccer Team: Display comprising 'Olympic Football Usa/Sydney 2000' T-shirt with 9 signatures, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 78 x 99 cm
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'Sydney 2000', limited edition print by Charles Billich, signed by the artist and numbered 137/500, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 103 x 87 cm
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2000 Olympics Volunteers Uniform, noted hat (with 2 badges on hat band), shirt, jacket, trousers, bum-bag, water bottle and swatch watch. (7 items)
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'The Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection-5 Frilled Neck Lizard' display comprising silver $5 Coin, limited edition 79/250, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 69 x 97 cm. With CoA
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Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection, album with complete set of 28 $5 bronze coins; 2000 Australian Olympic Gold Medallists First Day Cover Boxed Set (16 + photo signed by Susie O'Neill); plus 1956 Melbourne athletics programmes (2)
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Sydney 2000/Afl display comprising Replica Guernsey (white with Olympic Rings in colour on front) as used in the Australian Football Demonstration Match played at the Mcg during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, limited edition 930/2000, attractively mounted, framed and glazed, overall 79 x 109 cm. With CoA
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2000 Official Report: 'Official Report of the XXVII Olympiad', in 3 volumes, published by Socog (Sydney, 2001). Superb condition
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2006 Torino, XX Winter Olympics: 2006 Torino Participation Medal, in bronze, 39 mm diameter, in circular colour cardboard, within clear round box
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Charles Troedel (1835-1906): 'Cockatoo Island, Parramatta River', lithographic print, published by C.Troedel & Co. Sydney, a plate from New South Wales album by Robert Wendel [Sydney, 1878], window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 50 x 47 cm
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Gracius Broinowski (1837-1913): 'Fawn-breasted Kingfisher and Leach's Kingfisher', lithograph from Broinowski's 'Birds of Australia' published in 1890, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 43 x 56 cm
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Tasmanian Art Assortment, c1900 comprising, watercolour by Hamelzoni Aug.4 1890, 60 x 50 cm overall, framed and glazed. 2x Tasmanian oil on board landscapes by C. Young '05, 57 x 42 cm overall, framed and glazed. In mixed condition. (3)
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Young, Charles (1904) 'Tasmanian Sunset', oil on board, 75 x 59 cm framed and glazed. Beautiful original green, embossed and gilded Victorian frame. frame missing tiny piece of trim, painting in stunning condition
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973): 'Girl with Doll', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 101/500, overall 51 x 66 cm
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973): 'Picnic Group', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 17/500, overall 66 x 51 cm
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973): 'Seated Lady in Brown', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 16/500, overall 48 x 63 cm
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973): 'Woman Sitting Cross-Legged on Pillows', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 15/500, overall 51 x 66 cm
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George Rathbone oil on board titled 'Clearing Mallee Scrub' oil on board, 100 x 50 cm, beautifully framed, 'Old House and Pioneer Artefacts near Daylesford Victoria', 60 x 32 cm framed, 'River Steamer carrying wool to Echuca', 57 x 55 cm framed. The paintings of George Rathbone, a descendent of a well known Kyabram pioneering family, have been exhibited in all parts of Australia. A Native of Echuca, his paintings depict that area from its earliest settlements. His works have been featured as covers of…
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Florence Broadhurst [1899-1977], c1970s 'Oriental Porcelain' one of a small number of Artist's Black and White Proofs, Titled in Pencil, for a Limited edition run of 250. 82 x 77 cm Printed on side, 'Florence Broadhurst, Sydney Australia. Florence Broadhurst [1899-1977]: The complex, eccentric and talented woman who was Florence Broadhurst was born in rural Queensland, Australia in 1899. At her passing in 1977, she was accomplished in so many fields of art it was almost impossible to believe one person…
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Florence Broadhurst [1899-1977], c1970s 'Tiger Stripe' one of a small number of Artist's Black and White Proofs, Titled in Pencil, for a Limited edition run of 250. 76.5 x 80 cm. Printed on side, 'Florence Broadhurst, Sydney Australia
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Florence Broadhurst [1899-1977], c1970s 'Spanish' one of a small number of Artist's Black and White Proofs, Titled in Pencil, for a Limited edition run of 250. 76.5 x 80 cm. Printed on side, 'Florence Broadhurst, Sydney Australia
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Florence Broadhurst [1899-1977], c1970s 'Spotlights' one of a small number of Artist's Colour Proofs, Titled in Pencil, for a Limited edition run of 150. 87 x 77 cm. Printed on side, 'Florence Broadhurst, Sydney Australia
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Florence Broadhurst [1899-1977], c1970s 'Geometric G' one of a small number of Artist's Black and White Proofs, Titled in Pencil, for a Limited edition run of 250. 58.5 X 70.5 Printed on side, 'Florence Broadhurst, Sydney Australia
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Florence Broadhurst [1899-1977], c1970 'Steps III' one of a small number of Artist's Colour Proofs, Titled in Pencil, for a Limited edition run of 150.77 x 87 cm. Printed on side, 'Florence Broadhurst, Sydney Australia
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Salvador Dali (1904-89), 'Gala Contemplating the Mediterranean Sea, which at 20 metres Becomes a Portrait of Abraham Lincoln', lithographic print in colours, signed by Dali and numbered 232/350, c1976, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 91 x 123 cm
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Le Roy Neiman (1921- ): 'P.J. Clarke's', (showing Frank Sinatra at lower left and Jackie O at lower right), serigraph, signed by the artist and numbered '97/300', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 123 x 91 cm. [Retail Us$25,000]
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Wilkin, M. c1980 an original watercolour promotional poster for a Valentine Card. Very colourful in wonderful condition. 51 x 77 cm painted on board
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Le Roy Neiman (1921 - ) serigraph titled 'Harry's Wall Street Bar', signed by the artist and numbered '423/600', window mounted, framed and glazed
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Olympic Melbourne', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/Edit.500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 117 x 89 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Sydney Symphony', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/XXV edit.500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 117 x 90 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Hobart Humoresque', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 105 x 89 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Adelaide Adagio', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 96 x 89 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Darwin Da Capo', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 94 x 89 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Perth Promenade', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 117 x 80 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Canberra Cantata', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/XXV edit.500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 120 x 81 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Melbourne Southgate', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered '102/300', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 107 x 88 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Brisbane Ballad', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered 'Ap XXI/500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 95 x 88 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'London', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered '18/500', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 116 x 82 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Monacoscape', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered '49/99', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 75 x 67 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Place du Casino', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered '67/99', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 75 x 72 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Jardin - Place du Casino Monte Carlo', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered '50/99', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 75 x 67 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'L'Etoile - Monte Carlo', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered '48/99', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 68 x 78 cm
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Charles Billich (1934- ): 'Harbour', titled at base, signed by the artist and numbered '70/99', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 68 x 78 cm
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Ken Rider: watercolour collages regarding sailing - 'Manly Sunday', 'The 5 Minute Gun' and 'Before the Start', all signed by the artist lower right, each window mounted, framed (no glass); one 71 x 53 cm, other two 73 x 40 cm. (3 items)
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Bendigo: 'Sandhurst East with a portion of the City Reserve', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837- 1918), No.1 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Few tone spots on mount
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Gold Mining: 'Excavation of Quartz Reef, Near Ironbark Hill', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837-1918), No. 7 in 'Views of Bendigo' series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Few tones on mount
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Bendigo: 'View of the Camp reserve, as seen from the Court House', c1874 albumen photograph (13 x 18 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837-1918), No.9 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Few tone spots
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Bendigo: 'View as seen from the Camp Hill, near the Lodge', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837- 1918), No.11 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Nice gold-mining/town scene
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Gold Mining: 'Garden Gully Amalgamated Claims', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837-1918), No. 12 in 'Views of Bendigo' series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Good condition
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Bendigo: 'View as seen from the Court House - showing the Willows and East end Pall Mall', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837-1918), No.14 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm
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Bendigo: 'Pall Mall, Sandhurst', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837-1918), No.22 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Few tone spots
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Bendigo: 'Sandhurst City Market', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837-1918), No.23 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Few minor tone spots on mount
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Photograph of Bendigo titled on the mount, 'View taken from St. Paul's Tower, Looking South', albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837- 1918), No. 40 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount
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Bendigo: 'View of Mitchell Street, Sandhurst', c1874 albumen photograph (18 x 13 cm), by Nicholas Caire (1837-1918), No.50 in 'Views of Bendigo' Series, caption on mount, overall 31 x 25 cm. Lovely view of main street, photo good, minor toning on mount
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Melbourne: c1880-1915 photographs of Melbourne buildings, from 'Cooper's Australian Views', comprising four showing Public Library including a nice interior view; and two showing Princess Theatre, photographs each 20 x 16 cm, mounted on printed studio leaves (27 x 21 cm) of various colours. Photographs in G/Vg condition. (6 items)
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Sydney: c1880-1915 photographs of Sydney street scenes, from 'Cooper's Australian Views', showing horse-drawn vehicles and trams, photographs each 20 x 16 cm, mounted on printed Studio leaves (27 x 21 cm) of various colours. (5 items)
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Sydney: c1880-1915 photographs of Sydney street scenes, from 'Cooper's Australian Views', showing horse-drawn vehicles, trams and few early cars, photographs each 20 x 16 cm, mounted on printed studio leaves (27 x 21 cm). Photographs in G/Vg condition. (5 items)
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Sydney: c1880-1915 photographs of Sydney buildings, from 'Cooper's Australian Views', Noted Hospital - Macquarie St, the Lands Office, Chief Secretary's Office (2), Hotel Metropole and Town Hall, photographs each 20 x 16 cm, mounted on printed Studio leaves (27 x 21 cm) of various colours. Photographs in Fair/Vg condition. (6 items)
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South Australia: 'Cemetery The Entrance', c1880 albumen photograph (21 x 16 cm), with title on mount, overall 30 x 25 cm. Photograph superb
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South Australia: 'Pichi Richi Pass' (Railway curving around cutting), c1880 albumen photograph (22 x 16 cm), with title on mount, overall 30 x 25 cm. Photograph fine, few spots on mount
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Herbert Ponting (1870-1935): 'The Terra Nova at Ross Island', c1911, silver gelatin photograph (59 x 74 cm), with photographer's blindstamp 'H.G.Ponting' at lower right, framed and glazed in original frame, overall 77 x 93 cm. A superb, large format original example of one of Ponting's most important images. Ponting was the first official photographer to be sent to the Antarctic. He joined Scott's Expedition in 1910 and sailed on the 'Terra Nova' on June 15th. He captured some of the most enduring images…
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1939 Golden Gate International Exposition: Remarkable photographs of the construction of the different sites for the exposition. 26 x 29 cm format, each picture has a typewritten description of the subject. Plus two other pictures. A remarkable photographic account. (16)
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'Cathedrale d'Amiens', lovely picture that appears to be made from a set of 20 postcards, framed and glazed, overall 58 x 69 cm
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Window mounted, framed and glazed poster of 'Record of Australia's Voluntary Effort in the Great War (A.I.F.), Aug.4th 1914 to June 28th 1919', published by J.W.Sanders
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c1954 Taa travel poster 'Fly Taa Viscount', artwork by Holford, printed by F.W.Niven, Melbourne, colour process lithograph, linen-backed, 59 x 96 cm. Condition A-
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1960 promotional poster, 'The Adelaide Festival of Arts, South Australia, 12-26 March 1960', artwork by Douglas Annand (1903-76), colour offset, printed by the Griffen press, Adelaide, linen-backed, 64 x 101 cm. Superb poster from the very first Adelaide Festival of arts, one of the world's greatest celebrations of the arts, internationally renowned and the pre-eminent cultural event in Australia
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c1960s Australian National Travel Association poster, 'Australia, Lifeguards at Sydney's bondi beach', colour process lithograph, printed in Usa by Ardlee Service Inc., New York, linen-backed, 63 x 102 cm. Condition A-
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