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Australiana & Exploration History — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:169
Sale Title:Australiana & Exploration HistoryLots with images:169
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:114
Date:2-May-2019
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The Rotz Atlas; the maps and text of the Boke of Idrography presented in 1542 by Jean Rotz to King Henry VIII. Published by the Roxburghe club, 1981. Half leather binding with linen boards.
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Mercator Hondius Janssonius Atlas of Amsterdam Vol. I and II along with Theatrum Orbus Terrarum of Venice; all facsimiles, cloth bound with paper dustjackets.
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Four Australian Expedition reference books; the log of the hallmarked sterling Bounty 1787-1789, by Lieutenant William Bligh. Published by Genesis publications limited, 1975. Half lather bound with buckram boards and housed in slip case. Edition 372 of 500 copies. the Journal of the hallmarked sterling Endeavour 1768-1771 by Lieutenant James Cook. Published by Genesis publications limited in associated with Rigby limited, 1977. Half leather bound with buckram boards and housed in slip case. Edition 405 of…
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Collection of NSW reference books; including Sydney takes shape by Max Kelly and Ruth Crocker; Sydney Herald, April 18 1831 to January 2 1832, bound in one volume, facsimile and volume one and two of the English Colony in New south Wales with remarks on the dispositions, customs, manners, & of Native inhabitants of that country, by David Collins, Adelaide, Libraries board of South Australia, 1971.
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The Journals of Captain James Cook in four volumes, along with a copy of his charts and views; the Journal of Captain James Cook, published for the Hakluyt Society, 1968-1974. Along with charts & views drawn by Cook and his officers and reproduced from the original manuscripts, published for the Hakluyt Society at the university press, 1969.
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The text & drawings of hallmarked sterling Victory, building Restoration & Repair; by Arthur Bugler, and with the approval of the Victory Advisory Technical Committee, London, her Majesty's stationery office, 1966
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A collection of Australian history and political reference; including portraits of famous and infamous, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific 1492-1970; the Australasian Sketcher - two volumes; the Beginnings of Government in Australia; a voyage around the world and a white Australia.
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Two 'Art in Australia' volumes; comprising the Macquarie book- The life and times of Governor Lachlan Macquarie and Australia's Achievement in Art a special edition of Art in Australia, 1937 in clam shell box
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Two exploration books and loose engravings; comprising Journal of the right Hon. Sir Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage in H.M.S Endeavour in 1768-71 to Terra Del Fuego, Otahite, New Zealand, Australia, the Dutch East Indies, Etc with portraits and charts, Ma cmillian & Co., London, 1896. With ex Libris for Archbishop Clune. Abel Tasman's Journal, 1963, limited to 225 copies. along with loose Alexander Hogg engravings- view of the ice lands as seen in Cook's second voyage on Jan, 9th 1773; a…
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Four Australian expedition reference books; comprising the Discovery of the Pacific Islands by Andrew Sharp, 1960. the voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay; with an account of the establishment of the colonies of port Jackson & Norflolk Island, reproduced by offset lithography for Georgian house Pty. Ltd, Adelaide, 1950. Limited edition 822 of 1000 copies. Full calf binding. a voyage towards the south pole, and round the world in two volumes, reproduced by the Libraries board of South Australia, 1970.
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The Discovery of Australia by George Collingridge; a Critical Documentary and Historic Investigation Concerning the Priority of Discovery in Australasia by Europeans before the arrival of Lieut. James Cook, in the 'Endeavour', in the year 1770. With illustrations, charts, maps, diagrams, & Copious notes, References, Geographical Index and Index to names. Haves Brothers, Sydney; 1895.
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A Natural History of the Birds of NSW by Lewin; Queensberry Hill Press, Melbourne, 1978. Leather bound housed in clam shell box. Limited edition 149 of 500 copies.
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Anthony van Diemens Land; Francois Valentijn, Amsterdam, circa 1726; an early map of Tasmania showing the track of Abel Tasman's epic first voyage of 1642-1643, which resulted in the discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand. 19 cm x 30 cm
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Two small maps; Allain Manesson Mallet, late 17th century; comprising a hand coloured copper plate map of the Eastern Hemisphere, 'Climats Selon Les Anciens' & hand coloured copper plate map of Australia, Carpentaria Bay, New Guinea 'Des Terres Australes'; 11 cm x 19 cm & 13 cm x 18 cm
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Plan De La Ville De Sydney; after Charles Alexander Lesueur, France, early 19th century; engraving. Foxing in places; 25.5 cm x 22 cm
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Sketch of van Diemen land; Strahan & Cadell, London, 1777; Explored by Captain Furneaux in March 1773, hand coloured. Being the first British chart of Tasmania. 23 cm x 16 cm
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Plan of the river Brisbane; John Oxley, London, circa 1825; the engraving depicting the chart of Moreton Bay with the Brisbane River. 15 cm x 19.5 cm
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A Curious map of some late Discoveries in Terra Australis; mid 18th century; the hand coloured copper engraving originally from the 'Scotts magazine'. 18 cm x 11 cm
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Two small maps; Allain Manesson mallet, late 17th century; comprising a hand coloured copper plate map of cape horn. Magellan Strait, Chile, & Argentina., 'Des Terres Australes, figure Cxiv, De Magellan' & hand coloured copper plate map of Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal with west coast of New Zealand 'Des Terres Australes, figure Cx, Isles De Salomon'. 12.5 cm x 18 cm
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Carte Generale De La sphere; Allain Manesson mallet, late 17th century; copper plate engraving, map of the Eastern Hemisphere. 12 cm x 17 cm
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A map of Borneo; Barent Langenes, late 17th century; titled 'Descriptio Borneo Insulae', hand coloured. 13.5 cm x 10 cm
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Du globe Terrestre - Continent Meridional; Allain Manesson mallet, late 17th century; the hand colour copper plate engraved map of the southern hempishere including New Zealand & New Holland. 10.5 x 17 cm
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Carte Dans Laquelle on Voit La Route Que Le centurion a Tenu; Jean Lattre, France, circa 1787; hand coloured copper engraving. 42 cm x 23 cm
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Kaart Der Reyze van Drie Schepen Naar Het Zuydland in De Jaaren 1721 En 1722, Amsterdam, 18th century; the hand coloured engraving depicting Jakob Roggeveen's travels to the South Pacific. 36 x 22 cm
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A map of Norfolk Isle; Strahan & Cadell, London, 1777; the engraved nautical chart, published in Cook's a voyage towards the south pole, and round the world. 20 cm x 33 cm
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A map of the East Indies, 'Kaart van Oost Indie'; late 17th century; from the Dutch edition of William Dampier's 'a new voyage round the world', the Hague, 1698. Hand coloured. 30 cm x 17.5 cm
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The Counties of Antrim, Ardmagh and down; Herman Moll, circa 1728; the hand coloured engraving of three of the six countries of Northern Ireland. 20 cm x 28 cm
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Carte Reduite De La Mer Del Sud; Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), Paris, circa 1753; the hand coloured early map of Australia and New Zealand. 36 cm x 21 cm
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Carte Reduite De Terres Australes; Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), Paris, circa 1753; the hand coloured early map of Australia with Dutch Discoveries. 30 x 22 cm
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A map of England and Scotland; Sebastian Munster, circa 1578; the hand coloured wood cut map; 18 x 30 cm
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Map of the Discoveries made by Capt William Dampier; Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767), circa 1744; the uncoloured map showing the discoveries made by William Dampier and the tracks of his ship the Roebuck in 1699. 21 cm x 33 cm
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A map of Asia; Herman Moll, London, mid 18th century; Uncoloured. 27.5 cm x 21.5 cm
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Map of Australasia & C. Blackie & Son, Glasgow, circa 1880; 33 cm x 38.5 cm
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Mappe Monde Ou Description du globe Terrestre; Paris, circa 1755; 29.5 cm x 18 cm
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Map of Sydney; Cadell & Davies, strand, circa 1802; chart of the three Harbours of Botany Bay, port Jackson, and broken Bay; 24 cm x 19 cm
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Map of Marco Polo's Voyages & Travels in the 13th century; Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767), London, circa 1744; 30 cm x 20.5 cm
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Map of Nieuw Hollande; featured in a voyage to New Holland by William Dampier in the year 1699. 29 cm x 17 cm
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Carte Des Decouvertes Dans La Mer Pacifique; Paris, circa 1774; the copper engraved map of Captain Cook's voyage in the Resolution, of New Caledonia and the New Hebrides islands in the South Pacific. 47 cm x 36 cm
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A map of Endeavour river and Botany Bay; James Cook, circa 1774; the uncoloured maps of Endeavour river and Botany Bay, from the French edition of the accounts of Cook's first voyage. Published 1774; 35 cm x 16 cm
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Chart of Port Mornington, Bother'Em Bay and the Adjacent Islands, William Miller, circa 1809; 37 cm x 22 cm
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Map of south East Asia, 'India Tercera Nuova Tavola'; Girolamo Ruscelli (1504 - 1566), circa 1561; this map taken from Ruscelli's 'La Geographi di Claudio Tolomeo'. 26.5 cm x 19.5 cm
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Developement De La Route Faite Autour du Monde Par Les Vaisseaux du Roy, La Boudeuse & L'Etoile Development of the Road made around the world by the vessels of the Roy, the Mudder and the star; 54 x 23 cm
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A New and Accurate map of Asia; Thomas Bowen, circa 1779; hand coloured cooper engraving, drawn from the most approved modern, maps & charts, by Thomas Bowen. 41 x 33 cm
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Carte D'Une Partie De La Cote De La N.Le Galles Merid.Le Depuis Le cap Tribulation, James Cook, Paris, late 18th century; the coloured engraving showing a portion of the New south Wales coastline, from cape Tribulation to Endeavour Straits and cape York; 37 cm x 29 cm
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Carta Particolare Della Costa Australe Scoperta Dall'Olandesi, Giuseppe Cocchini, Florence, 17th century; the uncoloured engraved map showing the northeast coast of Australia. 39 cm x 46 cm
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The Road from Cambridge to Coventry; John Ogilby, late 17th century; this colourful map map showing the route from Cambridge to Coventry via St. Neots, Northampton and Rugby originally published in John Ogilby's Britannia; 47 cm x 39 cm
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Map of Oceanie; Victor Levasseur, Paris, 19th century; coloured map of Australia, the Pacific Ocean, Polynesia, Micronesia Maleisia, from atlas National Illustre; 48 x 32 cm
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A chart of Capt. Carteret's Discoveries at New Britain & New Guinea, Alexander Hogg, late 18th century; with part of Captn. Cook's Passage through Endeavour Streights, & of Captn. Dampier's Tract & Discoveries in 1699, & 1700, at New Guinea & New Britain. 63 cm x 22.5 cm
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A complete map of the Southern Continent; Emanuel Bowen (1693-1767), London, 1744; the uncoloured map, surveyed by Capt. Abel Tasman & depicted by order of the East India Company in Holland in the Stadt house at Amsterdam, being the first English map of New Holland. 49 x 39 cm
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Nova Guinea Forma & Situs; Cornelis De Jode (1568-1600), Antwerp, 1593; the rare uncoloured map of New Guinea, is recognised as the first printed map of Australia. The whole of the lower half of the map depicts an entirely imaginary northern coast of Australia depicting of a native man with bow and arrow attacking a gryphon, a snake and a lion. 25 cm x 40 cm
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Mare Del Sud, Detto Altrimenti Mare Pacifico; Vincenzo Maria Coronelli (1650-1718), Venice, circa 1691; an engraved and uncoloured map of the Pacific Ocean. 62 x 47 cm
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Carte Des Indes Orientales; Pierre du Val (1618-1683), Paris, 1665; the uncoloured map of the Indian Ocean, featuring the explorations of Abel Tasman, derived from his voyages to Australia and New Zealand, from 1642 to 1644; 55 cm x 41 cm
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World map, Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio. Rumold Mercator (1545-1599), dated 1587 (circa 1619); engraved & coloured double-hemisphere world map,; 52 x 28 cm
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Kaart Der Reyse van Abel Tasman; Francois Valentijn (1666-1727), Amsterdam, 1726; Uncoloured map from Vol III, 2 of Valentijn's 'Old and New East India' detailing the discoveries of Abel Tasman in Australasia during the course of his two voyages of 1642 & 1644. 47 cm x 32 cm
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Terres Australes; Pierre du Val (1619-1683), Paris, 1684; a hand coloured map of the Dutch Discoveries in the New Holland and the Indian Ocean. Third issue, the first being 1677. 59.5 x 42 cm
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Three engravings; including view of Matavia Bay in Otaheite, engraving of view of Endeavour river and engraving 'Vue De L'isle Des pins, New Caledonia.'; 34 x 23 cm & 25 x 59 cm & 35 x 56 cm
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Carte De La Partie Meridionale De La Mer du Sud; circa 1774; map of the south pacific ocean showing the routes of explorers before 1764, from the west coast of Australia to south America; 48 x 21 cm
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Map showing Schouten and Le Maire's Route Across the Pacific Ocean from cape horn on the Eendracht; 41 x 18 cm
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Planisphaeri Aequinochalis Delineatio Geometrica; 19 x 24 cm
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Map of New south Wales; J & C Walker, 19th century; Complied under the Supernitendent of the Society for the Diffusion of useful knowledge, from the M.S maps in the Colonial office, the Sureveys of the Australian Agricultural Company, and the ruotes of Allan Cunningham. 33 x 40 cm
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A selection of bound maps; including a general chart: exhibiting the discoveries made by Captain. James Cook in this and his two preceding voyages; with the tracks of the ships under his command.
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A Journal of a voyage to the south Seas, Sydney Parkinson, 1773; a journal of a voyage to the south Seas in his Majesty's ship, the Endeavour. Faithfully transcribed from the papers of the late Sydney Parkinson, Draughtsman to Joseph Banks, Esq, on his late expedition with Dr. Solander, round the world. Printed for Stanfield Parkinson, London, 1773. Rebound and housed in clam shell box.
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Engraving of the portrait of Captain James Cook; Alexander Hogg, London, 1785; Accurately engraved by Mr Thornton from the original picture in the possession of G.W. Anderson; 23 cm x 33 cm
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A Federation flag, 1901
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Pro Hart (1928-2006); landscape scene; signed; 34 x 24 cm
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Artist unknown Australian school; landscape; oil on board; not signed; 35 x 24 cm
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An early Australian gypsy table on tripod spindle leg base
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An early Australian set of four kangaroo chairs
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An early Australian pine wash stand
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