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Decorative Arts, Watches & Collectables — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:711
Sale Title:Decorative Arts, Watches & CollectablesLots with images:702
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:512
Date:3-Mar-2019
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associates and Presidential aspirants. It's a collection with a twist: Almost every volume comes with an associated autograph. All the Presidents Men & Women A fabulous collection of books and autographs featuring the Presidents of the United States, their wives and mistresses, their advisers, associates, staff and Presidential aspirants. Like all the lots in this group, it's a collection with a twist: Almost every volume comes with an associated autograph and includes Eleanor Roosevelt (signed card),…
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The English Royal Family (& Friends) For those of you interested in 'celebrity' there can't be much doubt that the English Royal Family have long been at the top of the list. This fascinating collection of books and autographs will delight you with a number of gems, including Edward, Duke of Kent (father of Queen Victoria) signed piece; Victoria (on piece with attached seal); Albert (Victoria's husband; autograph on piece); a letter by the future King Edward VII dated February 1861 to his cousin Victor; a…
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Christine Keeler and the Profumo Affair The Profumo affair was a British political scandal that originated with a brief sexual relationship in 1961 between John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War in Harold Ma cmillan's Conservative government, and Christine Keeler, a 19-year-old would-be model. In March 1963, Profumo's denial of any impropriety, in a personal statement to the House of Commons, was refuted a few weeks later with his admission of the truth. He resigned from the government and from…
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English Prime Ministers, Politicians - Statesmen & Scandals What a wealth of autographs you will find amongst the books, documents, letters and photographs that make up this unique collection. Some of the original autographs include David Cameron, William Hague, Boris Johnson, Gordon & Sarah Brown, Tony Blair, Cherie Booth, Alastair Campbell, Peter Mandelson, John Major, Edwina Currie (who had an affair with Major), Hugh Gaitskill, Margaret Thatcher, Denis Thatcher, Carol Thatcher, Alan Clark, Jim…
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London and the Swinging 60s A wonderful collection of original autographs and books about the leading personalities in the music, fashion and cultural revolution that was London in the 1960s. The Swinging Sixties was a youth-driven phenomenon that took place in the United Kingdom during the mid-to-late 1960s, emphasising modernity and fun-loving hedonism, with Swinging London as its centre. It saw a flourishing in art, music and fashion, and was symbolised by the city's 'pop and fashion exports'. Among its…
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English Satire & Comedy in the 1960s Hand-in-hand with 'Swinging London' of the 1960s there was also a revolution in the fields of political satire, comedy and comic entertainment which also burst onto the world at around the same time: The Goons, Monty Python, Beyond the Fringe, Pete & Dud, to name some of them. This collection includes signed photographs, cards, notes and books covering all of those, and more, with autographs including Peter Sellers (and Britt Ekland, one of his wives); Spike Milligan,…
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The 1966 English World Cup Win England's only World Cup win - so far - resulted in many fine books being published by and about the members of the team, the coach, the opponents and why it hasn't happened since. Some of the best books are present in this little collection which includes 'Best - An Intimate Biography' by Michael Parkinson (signed by Best & Parkinson); 'George Best - Scoring at half-time' (with a piece signed by Angie Best, his 2nd wife); 'Sir Bobby Charlton - My Life in Football' (with a…
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Politics Aussie Style A fine collection of books, photographs and other documents, mostly with the associated autographs of our Prime Ministers, Leaders-of-the-Opposition, Governor's General, Ministers, aspirants, journalists, wives and mistresses. Original signatures we noted include Prime Ministers Menzies, Gorton, Whitlam, Fraser, Hawke, Howard, Gillard, Turnbull, Abbott and Rudd. Other notable signatures include John Kerr, Vladimir & Evdokia Petrov, Bill Hayden, Jim Cairns & Juni Morosi, Mark Latham,…
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American Astronauts and the Space Race A small collection of signed books with the autographs of some of the most important early astronauts, without some of whom the June 1969 Moon Landing would not have been possible. The collection comprises 'For Spacious Skies - The Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut' signed by Scott Carpenter; 'Nasa The Complete Illustrated History' with a loosely inserted card signed by John Glenn; 'One Small Step - 40th Anniversary of the Race to the Moon' with a loosely…
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American Tobacco Company issues for Australia comprising 1901 'Australian Parliament' (4), 'Battle Scenes' (13), 'Boer War Series II' (5), 1900 'Celebrities' (3), 1910 'Fish from American Waters' (15), 1895 'National Flags & Arms' (6), 1900 'Old & Ancient Ships (23). Cat. approx. A£600. Mixed condition.
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Animals (cut-outs) (46/60), 1910 Arms of the British Empire (complete set, 50), A 1913 British Empire Series (37/50), 1915 Britain's Defenders (complete set 50 'Specialties' plus 11 'Havelock'), 1929 Crest & Colours of Australian Universities, Colleges and Schools (40/68), 1912 Fish of Australasia (34/50, plus 6 'Havelock'), 1915 Modern War Weapons (36/50), 1913 Riders of the World (complete set 50, plus 3 'Havelock'), etc. W.D. & H.O. Wills: Issues for Australia including 1916 Animals (cut-outs) (46/60),…
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1908 Sniders & Abrahams 'View of the World' small format photographic stereo views. (210+) Minimal duplication; mainly fine. Cat. A£785+.
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Sniders & Abrahams: 1915 Great War Leaders and Warships, part set (37). Mixed condition; mainly fine. Also, Shakespeare Characters issued 1906-11, part set (13). Cat.A£255+
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John Player & Sons: 1930 'History of Naval Dress' almost complete set (46/50), 1931 'Military Head-Dress' part set (35/50) & 1932 'Butterflies' almost complete set (48/50). Mainly Vf. Cat.A£145.
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1965 Scanlen's 'Man from U.N.C.L.E.' large part set, (63/72); plus 1966 Scanlen's 'The Monkees' complete set of (44 + spares) & 1967 Scanlen's 'The Monkees' complete set of (44 + spares). Mixed condition.
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including World War I, Bairnsfather, Dr. Barnardso and cards of the world, (110+) Group of cards in an old album and loose in a small box; including 'A Bird in the Hand' by Hop, World War I, Bairnsfather, Dr. Barnardo's, New Zealand, Africa and cards of the world, (180+).
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Album of vintage cards including China, Japan, Australia, USA etc
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A dilapidated old album of postcards of the world including England (London, Croydon, Purley, Salisbury, Bradford, Isle of Wight, etc.), South Africa, a few Australian, European, etc. (300+).
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Album containing a diverse range; noted Chinese execution types, Pacific Island scenes and beauties, especially Fiji and New Caledonia, early Singapore, shipping, China, Japan and a few Australian. (75 + 2 small photo series ).
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Album containing a diverse range; noted California, film stars of the 1930s (some signed), New York, other U.S.A. including Honolulu, English Royalty, 1936 Olympics, etc. (80+).
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Album containing a diverse range; noted Australian Rp types, Europe, French nudes, ethnographic nudes, etc. (100+).
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'See Malaya, F.M.S.R.' facsimile travel poster in timber frame, 78 x 56 cm overall
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'Zeppelin' by Gamy-Montaut, Published by Mabileau & Co., Paris, 1915, Framed & glazed, overall 54 x 102 cm. The Gamy-Montaut prints were produced by the pochoir process in which the outlines for each image were drawn onto lithographic stones and printed. Using these uncoloured prints as a template, elaborate stencils were cut for each colour. Water-colour was then brushed onto the image through the stencil. The colouring process was quite complex, with each print taking several days to produce.
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Gulf Air (1:24 scale) Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, circa 1970, model by Scalecraft New Zealand, 220 cm long, 200 cm wingspan, Note: Stand not included. Model comes with ceiling mounts in the top of the fuselage
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Lauda Air (1:45 scale) Boeing 767-300ER, on chrome swivel stand 136 cm long, 122 cm wingspan
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British Airways (1:50 scale) Concorde, circa 1970s, model by Space Models, includes stand and custom made box, 125 cm long, 53 cm wingspan
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Travel Posters, late 20th century Qantas, Ansett & British Airways; together with an Ansett poster-size decal; one framed, the others loose.
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Lamborghini Colli Del Trasimeno 1977 vintage Vino Rosso, double magnum (3,800 ml)
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Antique cast iron moneybox title 'Jolly Nigger Bank', early 20th century, 17 cm high
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An antique brass kerosene lamp, a World War I artillery shell and a Middle Eastern hooker pipe (incomplete), the lamp 55 cm high
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An English oak miniature cabinet, 19th century, interior fitted with 3 drawers, 30 cm high, 29 cm wide, 23 cm deep
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A Middle Eastern inlaid games board and turned wooden games pieces, 19th century, 41 cm across
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A dinner gong, deer antler and brass mounted on oak, late 19th century, 39 cm high
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The Boys' Brigade World War II sailors hat, barometer and novelty cigar cutter in the form of a ships telegraph, 20th century, cigar cutter 15 cm high
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The Micrometer American shop grocery scales by Dodge Scale Company, circa 1900, 35 cm high, 60 cm wide
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Four pairs of vintage binoculars, 20th century, the tallest 18 cm high
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A pair of antique coach lamps (painted) and a pair of antique car lamps, 42 cm and 32 cm high
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Two carnival glass fruit bowls, circa 1935, the larger 31 cm across
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An antique glass terrarium, English, circa 1890, 35 cm high, 31 cm diameter
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Miller Tiny-Juno oil lamp, Miller brass oil lamp and shade, oil lamp with blue font, milk glass shade and chimney, 19th/20th century, the tallest 52 cm high
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Richards' Improved Patent Steam-Engine Indicator, in original mahogany case, the case 26 cm across
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A dinner gong, English oak with ormolu Corinthian columns, late 19th century, 27 cm high
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An American cast iron inkwell with three ink pots, late 19th century, 26 cm across
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Three novelty animal inkwells, cast metal and marble, 19th and early 20th century, the largest 19 cm across
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Two antique oil lamps with glass fonts and shades, plus an original extra ruby acid etched shade, 19th century, the taller 62 cm high
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An Anglo-Indian desk set, ivory, horn and padouk; pearl shell comport, bronze mouse ornament and compendium satchel, the desk set 20 cm across
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A pair of Adams style white metal candlesticks, two soda syphons, a banjo barometer, kitchen scales and assorted weights, early 20th century the tallest 47 cm
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A carved wooden bust of a tribal figure, Indonesian, 20th century, 45 cm high
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Four assorted walking canes and walking sticks, 19th and 20th century, the longest 92 cm
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A pair of vintage ice skates, fine kid leather with stitched leather soles and blade covers, early 20th century, blades marked 'Made in England' with Greyhound trademark, blades 27 cm
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Group of five antique shop counter bells, American and English, 19th century, turtles 17 cm long
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Collection of pipes and tobacciana including fine carved meerschaum examples, rack and stands, 19th and 20th century, pipe rack 24 cm across
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Tobacciana, bottle opener, Art Deco metal statue, wooden pin-up girl plaque, pin cushion and ashtrays, early to mid 20th century, statue 16.5 cm high
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A decoy duck, carved and painted wood with glass eyes, 19th century, 43 cm long
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Three model planes, painted metal, 20th century, the longest 48 cm
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Group of eight assorted Nubian female face plaques, ceramic and carved wood, 20th century, the tallest 28 cm high
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Novelty dachshund spice racks and assorted jars, condiment set, ornaments and Black Forest ornaments, 20th century, spice rack 35 cm long
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Group of miniature ornaments, Chinese cloisonne ornaments, Swarovski Crystal, pill boxes, thimble etc, the tallest 11 cm high
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Philips' 13A½ inch Terrestrial Globe on bakelite base, mid 20th century, 42 cm high
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An Etruscan bronze axe, Italian, 8th century B.C. 15 cm long
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Ericsson Wall phone with French name plaque, early 20th century, 20 cm high
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Silver niello vesta, lapis lazuli seal, ivory, amber and ceramic ornaments and cigarette holders plus timber box, 19th and 20th century, the box 15 cm across
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French silver medal 'Ministry of Internal Affairs Prize Offered by the Minister' by O. Roty, 3.5 cm, (boxed); together with a French bronze medal 'Tahitien, Compagnie Des Massageries Maritimes, 1953' by Boullaire, 6 cm
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A carved wooden bowl, Tiwi Islands; carved wooden seated figure, an Indonesian wooden bowl and antique Indonesian textile, figure 65 cm high
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Five assorted chemist's jars, 19th century, two sizes, 20 cm and 17 cm high
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Five antique telescopes including transit telescope, as is condition, 18th and 19th century, longest 97 cm
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Three boxed instrument accessories and an antique theodolite, 19th century, theodolite 27 cm high
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A collection of antique scentific instrument lenses and accessories,
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Four antique instrument boxes including Dolland, 19th century, the largest 83 cm across
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Two model boats, pair of Foo dog bookends and two reproduction scrimshaw tusks, 20th century, larger tusk 47 cm long
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Seven assorted globes of the world, 20th century, largest 30 cm high
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Antique balance scales and weights, the larger 54 cm high
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Three electro-generator machines, 19th and 20th century, tallest 38 cm high
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Magic lantern and scientific instrument parts, 19th century, lantern 28 cm high
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Clocks, commemorative port, Chinese compass, book etc, 20th century
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An antique Tallit prayer shawl, embroidered silk with monogram 'F.C', mid 19th century, 235 x 74 cm
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Thirteen assorted pewter plates, English, 18th and 19th century, largest 28 cm diameter
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Assorted antique pewter tankards, mugs, measures, pots and jugs, mostly 19th century, the tallest 15 cm high
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Vintage fishing gear including fly reels and assorted flies, early to mid 20th century
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Antique Scottish agate fox whistle, antique door keys, ivory ornaments, silver thimble and pencil, ornaments and mineral specimen, the keys 12.5 cm long
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A fine carved meerschaum figured pipe in plush fitted box, 19th century, 17 cm long
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Collection of assorted vintage and antique fountain pens, pencils and pens
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Group of antique sewing related items and treenware, mostly 19th century, bird box 13 cm across
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Box of assorted military buttons, binoculars, watches, jewellery, coins etc
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Antique German pub sign 'Gasthaus Zum Storch' (The Stork Guesthouse), handpainted wrought iron, 19th century, 62 x 61 cm
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Mickey and Mini Mouse early children's costumes in original box, by the Buttonhole Fancy Costume Co. Ltd. 116 Liverpool Street, Sydney, early 1930s. Rare.
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A pair of French fairground carousel painted panels, 19th century, 187 cm high, 113 cm wide
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Fidelity Trust American cast iron safe, 19th century, with lithograph decoration, interior fitted with compartments, 22 cm high, 16 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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An antique coral display in glass dome (damaged), 19th century, 70 cm high, 50 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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An American skeleton money box, painted cast iron, 16 cm high
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An American double-sided money box, painted cast iron, circa 1900, 11 cm high
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An American 'Jolly Nigger Bank' painted cast iron money box by J. & E. Stevens Co. Cromwell Conn. U.S.A. 18 cm high
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An American painted cast iron money box 'The Young Nigger Bank', late 19th century, 12 cm high
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Tammany Bank American cast iron money box, late 19th century, 15 cm high
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Hallett Marshall American nickel plated money box, 19th century, with key, 16 cm high
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Totem figure and tribal drum, wood, feather and earth pigments, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, the drum 51 cm high
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Children's Games: Le Petit Chien Savant (The wise little dog) circa 1880s boxed game by Leon Saussine, Paris together with a 'Puzzle Drive' with Anchor Stone Puzzles - No.14; with ten terra cotta stone pieces in original box with illustrated manual. circa 1910.
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Early Medical Text: 'Pii Aenae Caprilii Ferrariensis, Equitis Avrati, Philosophi AC Medici Practicam Medicinae partem in Ferrariensi ACademia ordinarie profitentis Libro Duo.' [Patauii (Padua), Pauli Frambotti, 1643], 328pp; original papercovers boards.
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Sprat, Thomas: 'L'Histoire De La Society Royale De Londres. Establie pour l'Enrichissement de la Science Naturelle...' (written in English and translated into French). [Geneva; Jean Herman Widerhold, 1669] First edition in French; with 2 folding plates; 542pp (the last 4 leaves in facsimile) in early full calf binding.
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Falconerio, Octavio [1636-1675]: 'Inscriptiones Athleticae nuper repertae. Editae & notis illustratae ab Octavio Falconerio, Quibus accesserunt aliae ex africanis marmoribus recens descriptae. Una cum dissertatione de Nummo Apamensi.' [Rome; de Falco; 1688]; 230pp. Leather binding partially repaired.
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