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Sporting & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:886
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:375
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:573
Date:29-Jun-2009
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An early Victorian mahogany twin pedestal sideboard; each pedestal comprises a single panel door with gadroon carving, the back is not original
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An impressive twin pedestal desk with Chinoiserie decoration, comprising of two sections of four graduated drawers with one central drawer. Decorated with faux bamboo carving. Faux lacquer decoration to the desk top, sides, back and drawer fronts
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A fine rosewood twin pedestal desk c1970s finely detailed joinery
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Sheraton Revival Style mahogany breakfast table c1900. The two-sectioned top supported on four inlaid tapering legs (central leaf is missing)
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A cedar Chiffonier c1870; the base comprising of two doors with shield-shaped door fronts, surmounted by a three drawer section. Low back
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Fossils: collection of fossils, noted Plesiosaur Tooth Fossil, Plesiosaur Mauritanicus, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Khouribga, Morocco; Dinosaur Vertebrae, unidentified species, Cretaceous period (c100 million y.o.) from Utah, Usa; Leaf Fossil, Glossopteridales, Permian period (c260 million y.o.) from Kains Flat, Nsw, Australia; Ammonite Fossils (5), various species, Cretaceous-Jurassic periods (c180-100 million y.o.) from Agadir, Morocco; Madagascar (2); Whitby, England & Holzmaden, Germany…
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18th Century Cock-Fighting Spur Carrying Case c1780s, a completely hand carved ebony coffin-shaped box with holes for 12 spurs. Hinged on both sides with a single highly decorative and pierced centre piece dividing each side. An extremely rare and fascinating piece in wonderful condition. 19 cm long
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Antarctic Engravings: 'A View in Possession Bay, in the Island of South Georgia' from Cook's Voyages [London, 1784]; 'A View of Christmas Harbour, in Kerguelen's Land, with the manner of killing Penguins, a representation of a Seal, &c' from Cook's Voyages [London, 1784]; 'Scenes Connected with Sir Ernest Shackleton's Great Adventure and his Death in 1922' [The Australasian, 1922]; 'L'Astrolabe'; all framed, various sizes. Fair/Good condition. (4 items)
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Scales: c1830s-1910s collection of scales, noted Brass Rocker guinea/half guinea; Fish balance scale 0-20lbs; No.6 Salter's pocket balance scale, 0-40lbs; Salter's Patent Hand Held Letter Balance; Swing Balancw Weighted Letter Scale; Postal Swing Balance Scale; Mancur Balance Scale; Salter's N150 Family Scale; Salter's Spring Balance Circular 200lb Scale; Bismar Type Double Asian Scale; The 'Billy Balance' Scale; Salter's Pocket Balance-Warranted Scale; Salter's Improved Spring Balance Scale with tray;…
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Negro Folk Art - Auctioneer's Gavel c1865, hand carved, origin unknown (most likely American) A marvellous carving of a male head and torso in typical folk art style with the Inscription .'Now come on gentlemen, give me an offer'. Overall length 30 cm; in teakwood. Base of the handle has carved letter 'S' associated with the R.M. Serjeant collection (See also Lot 84 from the same estate)
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Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company c1865, a milliners portable sewing machine in wooden box. Hand crank, working, with hand written directions on how to thread machine. Rare and very collectable. Good condition
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Rock, Mineral And Crystal Collection including rose quartz, petrified wood, geodes, jasper, moss agate and many others. Samples are sliced and smooth but not polished. All in good condition as far as rocks go. (190+)
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Royalty: 1911 King George V Coronation silk scarf & 1935 King George V Silver Jubilee silk scarf, both window mounted, framed & glazed, each overall 50 x 50 cm. (2 items)
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c1920 advertising showcard 'Mezon Accordions - On Sale Here', overall 31 x 46 cm. Some minor faults, though attractive and scarce
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Balance Of Collection: Australian Wall Mounted Telephone, c1920, oak case, brass plated bells, dial and hook, composition handset (missing earpiece on handset, in fair condition); fox stole; mink purse; anti-Communist booklets (12); Schildkrot Doll, c1970, a large composition doll (75 cm), dressed in original clothing. (16 items)
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Bone Mahjong Set, c1920, appears to be complete in mahogany box with brass corners. One drawer missing small piece of wood otherwise, good condition
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RSL Badges: c1958-88 extensive collection of RSL membership badges, nearly all Nsw. Good variety & mostly different. (194 items)
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Pharmacy Prints: 'A History of Pharmacy in Pictures' (1958), comprising 6 framed & glazed prints of historical pharmacy scenes; also 'Apoteeker' transfer print on glass, framed & glazed, overall 37X29 cm. All in good condition. (7 items)
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Butterflies: Display case of 18 Butterflies, endorsed on reverse 'Brazil 1959'. Overall 24 x 44 cm
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1905-17 autograph book with c186 signatures, plus photographs (22) and paintings/drawings (7), the highlights are H.J.L.Dunlop (Chief Engineer of S.Y.'Nimrod', ship used by Ernest Shackleton on 1908 Antarctic Expedition); J.Hugh Mather (Petty Officer on S.Y.'Terra Nova', ship used by Scott on 1910-13 Antarctic Expedition); photo of drawing signed by Leonard H.Booth (NZ artist 1879-1974); theatre manager J.C.Williamson; theatre performers including C.R.Bantock, the scarlet Troubadors
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Autographs: Gough Whitlam signature on 1973 envelope; Field Marshall Sir Thomas Blamey signature on 1936 Australian Military Forces certificate; John Glenn (astronaut) signed & endorsed photograph; Hubert Opperman signature on 1966 'Oppygram' Christmas Card; Annette Kellerman signature on 1952 aerogramme; Terry Waite signed photograph, together with his book 'Footfalls in Memory - Reflections from Solitude' [London, 1995]; plus signed & endorsed photograph of Hugh Heffner. (8 items)
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Autograph pages with c34 signatures, many sports related from the 1950s, noted Judy Joy Davies, John Konrads, Marjorie Jackson, Les Perry, Len Maddocks, Sam Loxton, Lex Davison, Stan Jones, bill Patterson, Reg Hunt, Jack Purtell, Admiral Sir Edward Evans & aviator Charles Scott
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Autographs: Elton John, Tim Rice & Adam Faith - all three signatures on 1985 'Good Morning Britain' script; Lauren Bacall signature inside her book 'Lauren Bacall, by Myself' [London, 1979]; together with an Uncorrected Proof copy of the book; plus picture & record cover featuring Bacall. Also a poster signed by Zandra Rhodes (British fashion designer, who designed for Princess Diana & Freddie Mercury). (6 items)
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Autographs: Signed photographs - Val Kilmer; Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca x 2); Lindsay Wagner & Richard Andersen (The Bionic Woman). All with CoAs. (4 items)
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'Sydney Harbour bridge official souvenir & Programme', the Mayor of north Sydney's commemorative, multi-signed book. Full black leather, scuffed edges and spine; gold blocked titles and drawing of the completed bridge, with 'Opening date 19th March 1932 / the Mayor of north Sydney/Alderman H.L. Primrose' embossed in gold. Alderman Primrose cut the ribbon on the north side of the bridge (photograph page 9 of the bridge Opened). With deckled endpapers, incorporating Programme of official opening and…
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The opening of the Sydney Harbour bridge: Charles Kingsford Smith, Australia's most famous aviator flew a party of politicians, engineers and officials over the bridge on opening day. A Samuel wood real photo postcard of the bridge (titled: North Shore bridge, Sydney, N.S.W.') with Typed 'Carried by 'roplane/Southern cross' and signed by the pilot 'C Kingsford Smith' and others including 'John J.C. Bradfield' (the bridge's designer), 'Philip game' (the Governor), 'John T Lang' (the Premier), 'Sam Walder'…
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King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (King George VI 1895-1952 & Queen Elizabeth 1900-2002), faded signatures on rare 'Hms 'Renown' - Australasian Cruise 1927' Certificate
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'Batman Forever', movie poster with 8 signatures, including Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman & Chris O'Donnell, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 85 x 1 20 cm
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Stanley Bruce (1883-1967, 8th Prime Minister of Australia, 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne), superb signature 'Bruce of Melbourne' on large piece
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Philip K.Chapman (1935-, Australia's first astronaut, serving 5 years in Nasa Astronaut Group 6 [1967]), signed card, window mounted with colour photograph
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Ben Chifley, (1885-1951, 16th Prime Minister of Australia), 29th Oct.1942 memo to the Treasurer, regarding a shortage of coins in Bathurst with proposed remedies, signed and endorsed 'Approved, J. B. Chifley, 30.10.42'
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Sir Alan Cobham (1894-1973, English aviation pioneer), nice signature on autograph page, window mounted with a picture of him in his flying gear
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Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama, 1935-), signature on piece
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'Frasier', colour photograph signed by 5 cast members - Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin, John Mahoney & Jane Leeves. With CoA
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Golf: signed 'Pro set' golf cards (15), noted Wayne Grady, Craig Stadler, Nick Price, mark O'Meara and ray Floyd
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'Harry Potter', colour photograph signed by the 3 main stars - Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint & Emma Watson
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Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008, Nz mountaineer & explorer, who with Tenzing Norgay were the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953), signed photograph (framed, 30 x 25 cm); plus Arnold Schwarzenegger signed picture (framed, 26 x 31 cm). (2 items)
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Bob Hope and Lee Trevino, both signatures on golf photo. With certificate of authenticity
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William Hughes (1862-1952, 7th Prime Minister of Australia), signature on piece
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Rudyard Kipling (British author, best known for 'The Jungle book' & 'Kim', 1907 Nobel prize for Literature, 1865-1936), signature on piece, tipped on to title page in his book 'An Habitation Enforced' (London, 1909). Book in good condition, signature fine
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Joseph Lyons (1879-1939, 10th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 1st February 1937 letter on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead, together with original 'Prime Minister' envelope franked 2d KGV to Canada
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Elle Macpherson, collection with signed photograph (framed, 35 x 43 cm); signed nude picture (framed, 33 x 28 cm); Elle Macpherson Calendars (3); 'Playboy' May 1994; framed picture. (7 items)
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Movies/Tv: Signed photographs, including Keanu Reeves, Charlton Heston, Rupert Grint (Harry Potter), James Denton (Desperate Housewives), Andy Sekris, Colin Farrell, Freddie Highmore, Robert Forster (2), Barry Williams (The Brady Bunch). 6 with CoAs. (12 items)
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Movies/Tv/Music: Signed photographs, including Chris O'Donnell, Kirsten Dunst, Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives), Naomi Campbell, Jessica Biel, Tyra Banks, Jaclyn Smith (Charlie's Angels), Loni Anderson, Jewel Kilcher, Papi Sanchez (Rap), Casting Crowns; also facsimile autograph of Linda Lovelace. 7 with CoAs. (12 items)
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Movies/Tv/Music: Signed photographs, including Nicholas Cage, John Cusack, Andy Serkis (Gollum), Michelle Pfeiffer, Tom Welling & Kristin Kreuk (Smallville), Matt Dillon, Naomi Watts, James Denton, Vendela Kirsebom, Tim Matheson, Danny Aiello, Bud Yorkin, Charles Dierkop; also facsimile autograph of Neil Diamond. 8 with CoAs. (16 items)
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Movies/Tv: Signed photographs, including Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell & Shirley MacLaine (Bewitched); Jennifer Lopez; Rob Lowe; Sigourney Weaver; Mira Sorvino; Gisele Bundchen; Kelly Ripa; Kim Delaney; Mira Sorvino; Vera Miles; Julie Adams; Su Pollard; Kristina Loken; Maria Cole. 9 with CoAs. (15 items)
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Movies/Tv: Signed photographs - 'Grease' signed by the 2 main stars - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John; 'Lost' signed by 7 cast members including Naveen Andrews, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Evangeline Lilly & Terry O'Quinn; 'Prison Break' signed by 2 main stars - Dominic Purcell & Wentworth Miller. With CoAs. (3 items)
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Sir George Reid (1845-1918, 4th Prime Minister of Australia), good signature on piece
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'Star Trek', colour photograph signed by 3 main cast members - William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy & James Doohan
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'Terminator 3', movie poster with six signatures, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes & Kristanna Loken, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 78 x 108 cm
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J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973, English writer, best known as author of 'The Lord of the rings', autographed letter dated 1st June 1966 on 'Professor J.R.R.Tolkien' letterhead, mentions 'My Next book Will be called the Silmarillion'
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Tv: 'Desperate Housewives' colour photograph signed by the 4 stars - Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross & Eva Longoria Parker; 'Buffy' colour photograph signed by 5 cast members; 'Er' colour photograph signed by 5 cast members. (3 items)
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Gough Whitlam (Australia's 21st Prime Minister), nice signature on 1979 programme 'Republic day, 11 November, 1979, Organised by Citizens for Democracy'
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George Witton (1874-1942, his book on the trial and death of Beaker Morant and Lieut.Handcock was published as 'Scapegoats of the Empire' in 1907), signature dated June 28 1907 on autograph page. [While serving with the Bushveldt Carbineers during the Boer War, Witton was accused of murder alongside Morant, Handcock, Lenehan and Picton - and was found guilty alongside Morant and Handcock. Sentenced to death by firing squad, only Witton was reprieved]
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Torbren Bergman (1735-1784, Swedish chemist, most famous for his work re. classification of minerals). 'De Niccolo', his dissertation on the properties of nickel. Small 32 page pamphlet 20 x 27 cm missing covers otherwise good condition
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1772 Indenture, handwritten on vellum, in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of Our sovereign George the Third, very long & detailed regarding proposed marriage of Henry Bell & Mary Ann Ogle, signed at base, framed & glazed, overall 85 x 76 cm
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A Ship Captain's Note Book dated 1793, containing recipes for medical cures, scientific formulae, a 'how to make' section for everyday non-medical necessities, plus many others. 80 pages, vellum covers, very legible. An example of one of the cures. 'To Cure Warts, take the scum from the boiling of potatoes and anoint the warts, it is a sure cure'. There are a total of 250 cures and remedies. A valuable primary folk medicine source document with a fascinating glimpse into the thinking, needs and medical…
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Vol. XXVII. Jan.- June 1850, 81 editions, leather-bound in one volume, 1010pp. Includes details of land sales & grants at Port Phillip, quantities of alcohol & tobacco imported, meteorological statistics for Melbourne & Port Jackson, convicts matters, Post Office notices, prepayment of postage, unclaimed letters, tenders, establishment of new post offices, etc. Includes Grant of land for a Jewish School in Sydney; a Navigation Act, a full list of qualified and registered…
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Vol. XXVIII. July - Dec. 1850, 69 editions, leather-bound in one volume, 1039pp, plus Government Acts (161pp) & index. Includes 'An Act to prevent the Forgey in New South Wales of Stamps of the United Kingdom', meteorological statistics, immigrant arrivals & their professions, spirit & tobacco statistics, unclaimed letters at Sydney Gpo, conveyance of mails, arrangements for the Exhibition of Industry of All Nations, London 1851, etc
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1851, 74 editions, leather-bound in one volume, 1137pp, plus Government Acts (148pp) and index (25pp). Includes 1851 'Conveyance and Postage of Letters' Act
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1852, 65 editions, leather-bound in one volume, 881pp, plus Government Acts (141pp) and index (26pp). Includes 1852 'Gauge of Railways Act'
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan. - June 1853, 72 editions, leather-bound in one volume, 1091pp
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1853, 68 editions, leather-bound in one volume, 1262pp, plus index (28pp)
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan. - June 1854, 77 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1346pp. Includes Merchant Shipping Act
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1854, 84 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1381pp
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan. - June 1855, 95 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1735pp, plus index (29pp)
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1855, 87 editions (one missing) leather-bound in one volume, 1705pp
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1856, 97 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1821pp. Includes Government Proclamations, land sales & grants, convicts, impounded animals, Post Office notices, unclaimed letters, railway notices, tenders, etc
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1856, 94 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1347pp, plus index (22pp)
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1857, 108 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1070pp
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1858, 85 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1013pp, plus index (23pp)
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1858, 133 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1290pp. Condition varies
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1859, 128 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1454pp
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1859, 139 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1433pp
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1860, 121 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1252pp, plus index
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1860, 123 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1505pp, plus index
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1861, 158 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1408pp, plus index. Includes Government Proclamations, land sales & grants, convicts, impounded animals, Post Office notices, unclaimed letters, railway notices (including timetables), tenders, rewards offered, etc
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1862, 110 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1166pp, plus index. Includes railways information including timetables (2) & tables of fares
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1863, 125 editions leather-bound in one vol., 1441pp, plus index. Includes railways information including timetables (4) & tables of fares (one rare wall-sheet with tone spots)
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New South Wales Government Gazette, Jan.- June 1864, 132 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1502pp, plus index. Includes railways information including timetables & tables of fares (one rare wall-sheet with tone spots)
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New South Wales Government Gazette, July - Dec. 1864, 123 editions leather-bound in one volume, 1512pp, plus index. Includes railways information including tables of fares (2 rare wall-sheets with tone spots) & a 4-page illustrated Supplement 'Restoration of Persons Apparently Drowned'
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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' Reprinted & Published by Gibbs, Shallard & Co. [Sydney, 1878]
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An American Story Book, Short Stories From Studies Of Life In S.W. Pennsylvania by Frank Cowan (1881). First edition of a presentation copy to Commodore E.P Ramsey of Sydney Australia. Inscribed on title page plus a tipped in letter at back. 390pp. Scratches and bumps to boards interior fine
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Colonial and Indian Exhibition presentation copy of 'Illustrated Handbook of Victoria, Australia', (1886), linen- backed folding engraved map, 70 engraved views, mostly Melbourne, 4 linen-backed, one with small tear. Presentation inscription to R.M. Sergeant (Manager of band of Hope and Albion Consols goldmine), from President of the Exhibition 'Many Thanks for Your Valuable Assistance as an Exhibitor', contemporary half morocco (inner hinges worn) (Ferguson Melbourne, 1886). In very good condition
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Shells: 'List of Cypraea, as arranged by S.Ramond Roberts in Tryon's Manuel Conchology' by Roberts [Sydney, 1891], with at head of title 'For Private Circulation only'
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Victoria: Group with 1898 'Leader' Supplement 'North Eastern District of Victoria'; 1907-15 Department of Mines reports (3) including 'No.4 The Ballarat East Gold-Field' & 'No.7 The Deep Leads of Victoria'; 'Victorian and Melbourne Centenary Celebrations 1934-1935' by Ziegler with artwork by Gert Sellheim [Melb., 1936]; 'The Australasian, Centenary Number'; 'Bush Fires - A Pictorial Survey of Victoria's Most Tragic Week, January 8-15, 1939'. Fair/Good condition. (8 items)
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1908 Visit of American Fleet: certificate, 'Public Schools Demonstration Sydney NSW to the American Fleet on Its Visit to Australia', attractive multi-coloured certificate (24 x 32 cm) lithographed by W.A.Gullick, Government Printer. Peripheral faults, though would frame nicely
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Aviation Sheet Music: c1911 'The Aerial Post, Descriptive Fantasia'. Aeroplane pictured on cover. Cover in good condition the remaining pages fair. Pilot Gustav Hamel. 27 x 36 cm
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Aviation Sheet Music: 1914 'Battle in Mid-Air Fantasia'; 1917 'The Airman Song'; 1917-18 'Going Up Fox-Trot'
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Sheet Music: c1915-20 sheet music, published by Joe Slater Publishing: 'Tears A Reverie (Melody of Peace)', 'Sunset - Tone Poem by Victor Champion', 'Day Dreams' by Felix Le Roy & 'Come and hear that Jazz Band Play'. (4 items)
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Sheet Music: c1915-20 sheet music, published by Joe Slater Publishing: 'Flower Garden Blues' (Roger Graham), 'Golden Pheasant Waltz' (Leo Friedman), 'Until I Say Good-Bye' (May Hill) & 'One of the Boys' (Harry Taylor). (4 items)
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Sheet Music: 'For Auld Lang Syne! Australia Will Br There'-'Australia's Battle Song, The Accepted March Song of the Australian Expeditionaary Forces, Written, Composed & Sung by Skipper Francis (The Bristol Channel Swimmer) with oval portrait to front cover; Dinsdales, Melb. Bound with 'Keep Smiling, Mother.' and further endorsed 'Sung before His Majesty King George V.....March 22, 1916.....Sung by the Troops on the Troopship Southland when it was torpedoed & sunk on Sept.2nd, 1915.....Troopship Ballarat…
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'Colombine' by Hugh McCr' 'With XI Illustrations by Norman Lindsay'. Limited edition; 4to; (1920, Sydney); tippedin black and white frontispiece, 10 tipped-in black and white plates, foreword by Lionel Lindsay, original illustrated papered boards, minor foxing to endpapers and page edges, otherwise a very good clean copy. Limited edition of 1000 copies. A nice association copy, inscribed to Dr Worrall from Betty Crossle 1923. Mrs Crossle's husband was Lindsay's doctor, Francis Crossle, who had met her when…
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1920 Royal Visit To Melbourne Of H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales: A rare assortment containing Souvenir Program and itinerary; a rare pamphlet of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Victoria 'Special Communication' to H.R.H. A Physical Training display by the Education Department of Victoria; and a copy of the Age Newspaper, 1 June l920. (4 items)
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'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' by J.M.Barrie with colour plates by Arthur Rackham [London, c1920], book poor though colour plates fine
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Sheet music: 'Loyalty Waltz' sheet music dedicated to the 2nd Battalion 3rd Infantry regiment C.M.F, composed by Mrs F.C. Timothy, inscribed to H.S. Piesley of the Australia Hotel, by the composer Mary Timothy and dated 1922. Tipped in to back cover is a press clipping showing Lieut. F.C. Timothy of the NSW Lancers in 1897.
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Sheet music: 'Manly-by-the-sea - Australia's prize-Winning song' sheet music with words by Herbert Bailey and wonderful cover Art by Vera Campbell; published 1923 and signed by publisher of the Manly Daily, J. R. Trenery, July 1923.
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'Sydney Harbour Bridge Souvenir, Ceremony of Turning the First Sod of the Northern Railway Approach at the Site of North Sydney Station, 28 July 1923'. 20pp, fully illustrated
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Sheet Music: 'The Australian Music Books, No.78 Celebrated Marches'; 'My Boy!'; 'Blue Blazes'; 'When the Boys Come Back'; 'When My Shoes Wear Out from Walking - I'll Be On My Feet Again'; 'Home Again to Dear Old Aussie'; 'It'll be all the Same'; 'Arabia'; 'Flower Garden Blues'; 'On the Dreamy Amazon'. (10 items)
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Royal Visits: Books 'The Visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke & Duchess of York To Western Australia, May 1927', published by Fred Simpson, Government Printer [Perth, 1927]; 'The Royal Visit to Western Australia, 26th March to 1st April, 1954' published by The Council of the City of Perth [Perth, 1954]; also Christmas Card from H.M.S.'Duke of Edinburgh' (launched 1904, scrapped 1920). (3 items)
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