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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:490
Sale Title:Art, Photography & General MemorabiliaLots with images:419
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:265
Date:3-Jun-2009
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Asia: World War II Double sided map printed on silk, specifi cally for evasion & escape purposes, by the British War Offi ce [1944]: 'Sheet G. Sumatra (south); Java (extreme north west)', and on reverse 'Sheet H. Borneo (south west); Sumatra (extreme south); Java (east & west)'. Large scale 1:1,000,000, overall 96 x 62 cm. Good condition
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Australia: 'Colony of New South Wales and Australia Felix', by A.K.Johnston, published by John Johnston [Edinburgh, 1844], hand-coloured outlines & explorer's tracks, size 66 x 54 cm. (Tooley 761). Plus Garran: 4 maps from the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia [Sydney, 1886] - 'General Map of New South Wales', 'General Map of Queensland', 'General Map of Victoria' & 'Map of New South Wales, Showing Stock Toutes, Tanks, Wells, and Trucking Stations', each 66 x 43 cm. (5 items)
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'Sands & McDougall's Map of Melbourne and Suburbs, showing Postal Districts, Tramways, Railways, Bowling Clubs, Town and Shire Halls', rollup wall map [Melbourne, c1920]
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Pitcairn Islands: 'A Chart and Views of Pitcairns Island, Latitude 25.02.S. Long:133.30W.', engraved map by Bayly (London, 1773), overall 47 x 28 cm; plus 'Carte Et Vues de L'Isle Pitcairn, Latitude 25d S. Long.133d.30'.0.', engraved map by Bernard (Paris, 1774), overall 36 x 26 cm. (2 items)
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Brass octant, early to mid 19th century, with unusual inlaid brass and ivory scale in excellent condition, has both scopes and scribe pencil in dovetailed box, all lenses and shades in good condition with no cracks
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1930s-1950s mixed lot comprising lovely unused range of Rp black&white postcards depicting various vessels Canberra, Queen Mary, Kanimbla, Oriana, Mauritania etc; range of New Zealand ships inc. Aorang, Arama, Maunganui etc; vessels from Cunard, P&O or White Star Lines; also nice range of Travel Brochures of various P&O cruise ships from the period incl. Comorin, Narkunda, Mooltan etc. (c.100)
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World War I Memorial death plaque to private William Henry Linsket from Charters Towers Qld, who served in the 9th Infantry Battalion, died 6th May 1917, buried Villers Bretonneux, France, small hole drilled at top
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1915-1939 group mainly Italian inc. 1915-18 War Merit Cross, 1915-18 War Medal, 1915-18 Allied Victory Medal; 1941-42 Csir Medal (Italian Campaign in Russia), 1935-36 Ethiopian Campaign Medal, World War II Fascist 'Large Families' Medal; undated Fireman Federation Long Service Medal. Other countries noted Australia Aif Return From Active Service, Female Relatives badge (two stars); couple from Germany. Mixed condition, majority fi ne. (13)
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Boer War St. Helena P.O.W. Handicraft group: c.1902 comprising miniature wooden carpenter's plane with 'P.O.W.' and 'H.S.Havenga' carved in the wood, a bent bone spoon, a long fl at bone spoon, a carved & highly decorated crochet hook with inlay 'S.T. H. 1902' (St. Helena), a matching carved and decorated seamstress' bone sewing awl with matching St. Helena inlay & 1902 date, a fi nely carved half moon pin with clasping hands and inlaid 'S.T.H. P.O.W.' very diffi cult to obtain as most pieces are in Museum…
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World War I postcards, Australian 6th Light Horse Regiment collection of unused mainly RP types depicting Australia's presence in the Middle East/Egypt. Aside from the usual topographical types (Pyramids, sphinx etc), noted a group portrait taken in 1915 of sick and injured Australian soldiers gathered at the steps of a hospital in Helouan Egypt. One of the soldiers is Pte Walter Moll, 6th LHR 7th Reinforcement who would later be joined by his Brothers Henry and Louis, as part of 34th Reinforcement (see…
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Pc D Circa 1916-1950's collection of envelopes with contents, postcards, a 1916 Diary and other emphemera relating to Burton Balfour Phillips, his son Keith Balfour Phillips and their family. Burton Phillips served in Wolrd War I as a driver in Africa & Europe. His son served in the Airforce in Wolrd War Ii & died in action. Burton Phillips diary and correspondence details his experiences. With a range of Rp postcards, an album of photographs, 2 cameras, a used 1916 lettercard showing 'Submarine A.E.I.', a…
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World War II Tank Production 1938-41: An archive of 48 letters mainly between the British War Offi ce, the Ministry of Supply and John Fowler & Co. (Leeds) Ltd, manufacturer of the A12 Tank, many of which are marked 'Secret'. Includes letters signed by Major- General A.E.Davidson (Director of Mechanisation, War Offi ce), Brigadier G.Le Q.Martell (Commander of the Royal Armoured Corps), Colonel W.H.York (Armaments Inspection Dept), R.F.Dunsterville, etc. with a letter & telegram regarding the performance of…
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Badges And Medals mixed lot comprising World War II Miniature group inc. 1939-45 medal, 1939-45 Pacifi c Star, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal, 1939-45 Medal; various Golf Club badges; Rising Sun badge etc. Mixed condition. Worth a look. (23)
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World War II Programme, 'A.I.F. Race Meeting, to be held at Barbara, near Gaza, on Saturday September 7th 1940. Under the Presidency of Lt. General Sir Thomas Blamey. Official Programme', bi-lingual English & Arabic, a horse racing meeting with 8 races, and an article 'The Arab horse by His Highness Prince Mohamed Ali (Crown Prince of Egypt). Fair/good condition
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World War II Pilot Officer John McWHANNEL, group with dog tags, Raaf sweetheart brooch, buttons, cloth badges; three exercise books fi lled with bombing training notes; booklet 'Queensland Civil Defence - Indoctrination Course'; certifi cates; photograph of 15 Squadron
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World War II J. E. Meikle - N.Z. Ymca Mobile Canteen & Cinema Unit, album of documents (c30), noted Certifi cate of Enrolment; Identity Card; Movement Orders (3); Soldier's Pay Book; Savings Bank Pass-Book; Christmas Cards; Leave Passes; Transport Work Tickets (6); Certifi cate of Discharge; plus Certifi cate headed '2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force' to Mr J.E.Meikle, signed Lt.Gen.Freyberg expressing his pleasure that Miekle has been mentioned in Despatches
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World War II A. E. Ivory, NZEF in Middle East, photo album with photographs (c90) and postcards (10), noted warships and transports, soldiers in desert, Middle East scenes; also c60 letters and airgraphs, correspondence between A.E.ivory and his wife in Christchurch
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Vietnam War: A foolscap folder containing 17 reports prepared by or for Dr.K.W.H.Harris, Team Leader, Australian Surgical Team, Long x uyen, 1968. Includes terms and conditions of his employment. Very unusual and scarce
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Motion picture poster, 'Congorilla' 'The one and only Talking picture made entirely in Africa'. Starring Mr. And Mrs. Martin Johnson. Osa and Johnson were famous African explorers in the 20's and 30's and this is a documentary made about the pigmy's and gorillas of the Belgian Congo, hence the sub-title 'Big Apes and little people'. Research has been unable to locate another example of this Australian poster. It is from the premier of this movie at the Capitol Theatre in Melbourne Australia, (1933).…
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16 mm Rock And Roll Film Collection: featuring, Elvis Presley in 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Viva Las Vegas', Love Me Tender' and a chocolate commercial: Tennessee Ernie Ford in 'Go Johnny Go'; a compilation reel including, Ricky Nelson, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Fats Domino, Buddy Knox and many others; a small compilation reel featuring, Carl Perkins, Cliff Richard, Little Richard; Bill Haley and the Comets; The Dorsey Show; 1950's Newsreel; various Dick Clark Shows, Steve Allen Show; Ed Sullivan…
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Charlie Chaplin Vhs Movie Videos, including A King in New York, The Gold Rush, Unknown Chaplin, Modern Times plus others. All in good condition. (16)
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Charlie Chaplin Movie Posters, including daybills, 'A Countess from Hong Kong', 'The Kid' (2) One sheet, 'Limelight', 'The Great Dictator' and others (6), half sheet, 'The Kid', 'A King in New York' (7). In varied condition. (15)
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Alfred Hitchcock movie posters, 1 sheets comprising, 'Rope' (1983), 'Topaz' (1983), ' Vertigo (Mapps Australia), 'Notorious' (1954). All in good condition. (4)
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Remainder Of Movie Collection, c1970s including books: Movie Directors Story, The fi lms of Alfred Hitchcock; Vhs videos: New York Stories, Anna Karenina, The Milky Way and others (7); Lobby Cards: Camille, Manhattan, The Parallax View, Huckleberry Finn, A Countess from Hong Kong, The Prize, and others (18). Assorted ephemera (8). All in good condition. (35)
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Assorted movie posters, c1970s including 3 sheet of Tucker' 159 x 107 cm. Folds but no other faults. Day bills, star Wars '2001 Space Odyssey, man of a Thousand faces', 'Tron' plus others (12). One sheets, 'Batman', 'The Clan of the Cave bear' and others (7). All in good condition. (24)
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Alfred Hitchcock Movie Posters, Day bill & 1/2 sheet. Including, 'Psycho', Torn Curtain, 'The Trouble with Harrry, Later restrikes in good condition. (8)
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Mikky phone (patent and design) portable hand Crank gramaphone c1930, portable 78rpm disc phonograph. Advertised as 'Perfect for the picnic', self contained in small metal box, 12 x 14 x 9 cm, all original in working condition. A very rare machine
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Thorens Excelda portable Gramophone, made in Switzerland, 78rpm disc phonograph, portable and in perfect working condition. Often referred to as the Cameraphone Gramophone due to its shape which is almost exactly the same as a Kodak camera, very rare
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Qi Bai Shi (1864-1957) (in the style of) Bamboo and Morning Glory Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper Signed 'Baishi loa ren' (Old man Baishi) Artist seal in red 124 x 33 cm
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Qi Bai Shi (1864-1957) (attributed to) Candlestick, teapot and cup Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper Signed '90year old Baishi Loa ren.drew' Artist seal in red 67 x 33 cm
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Li Keran (1907-1989) two boys on buffaloes in water under willow tree (woodblock print) hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper signed upper right Artist seal in red next to signature, two other seals lower right 65 x 44 cm
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Li Keran (1907-1989) Boys and buffaloes under willow tree (woodblock print) hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper signed Keran Artist seal in red, collector seal lower right 68 x 46 cm (some creasing & water stains on sides of mounting)
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Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) (attributed to) scholar admiring waterfall hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper signed mid right and titled upper right - poem Artist seal in red 94 x 32 cm
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Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) (attributed to) scholar on mountain top hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper signed mid left Zhang Daqian and titled upper left - two artist seals below signature 76 x 40 cm
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Zhao Xixian young beautiful maiden with lotus in her hair hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk signed mid left (11th month... Zhao Xixian) and titled upper left - poem artist seal in red 82 x 40 cm
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Ren Bonian - Ren Yi (1840-1896) chicken and hen amongst reeds hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper signed mid right Artist seal in red 102 x 42 cm
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Zhao Qianli (attributed to) Landscape with people conversing under willow tree Hanging scroll, ink and colour on dark silk Signed mid right Artist seal in red (indecipherable) 130 x 74 cm Rare work in reverse
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Wu Shi x in (attributed to) landscape of a quiet village on waters edge (woodblock print) hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper signed upper right and two artist seals 174 x 46 cm
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Wu Shix in landscape of a mountain range and waterfall into a lake overlooked by a mansion (woodblock print) hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper signed upper right Artist seal in red beneath 174 x 46 cm
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Artist unknown Yuan Style, 1300CE but Late Qing Dynasty, 20th century, China Two horses and groom in a country setting Mounted painting on dark silk 49 x 36 cm
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Set of 4 hanging scrolls - The Four Seasons, bound in light blue silk x ieh So Hui (three seals - only on Winter painting) Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Hanging scrolls, ink and colour on paper 195 x 45 cm each
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Feng _ (two seals) Ming Kuo 20th Century, China. Chrysanthemums with begonias & rocks among grass Hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk Calligraphy upper left reads 'Year Gung x i (1910) July, Autumn, gift to brother Lu Ping to keep' 83 x 39 cm
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Robert Prenzel (1866-1941) cedar panel kookaburra carving on eucalypt branch with Gumnuts, incised signature and date lower right (1916). German born, arrived in Melbourne 1888.
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Photographer unknown, Albert ground, Boxing day December 26 1877, Athletic sports and balloon Ascent two panel panorama, albumen paper prints laid down on linen 18.2 x 70.4 cm titled on label below repaired tears; creases; light foxing, extremely rare to see any balloon ascent in Australia
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A collection of (12) images, mainly late 19th century, including street scenes, buildings, rural scenes, etc. Australian school various sizes; all but one matted and 2 with Christmas greetings printed below
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