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Sporting and General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:914
Sale Title:Sporting and General MemorabiliaLots with images:376
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:605
Date:29-Jun-2010
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Charles Billich (1934-, official Artist for the Australian Team for the games of the XXVI Olympiad), limited edition prints (6) - 'Whirlwind', 'Rugged', 'Swingers', 'Reflex', 'Headstart' & 'Love game'; showing cycling, rugby, golf, cricket, football & tennis; each signed by the artist and numbered 18/249, window mounted, framed & glazed, each overall 84 x 85 cm. (6 items)
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2000 Sydney Olympics: Group with 'Sponsor Pin Programme Series No.2' with 37 pins (framed, 38 x 25 cm); 'Official Souvenir Program'; 3-D phone cards (2); calendar; also Collingwood football jumper signed by Tony Shaw
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World Record Marker, used in field events, large yellow plastic stand, 80 x 80 x 45 cm, marked on 3 sides 'Sydney 2000/Wr'
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2006 Torino, XX Winter Olympics: 2006 Torino Olympic Torch, blue techno-polymer-coated aluminium, 78 cm tall, with special metal stand inscribed 'XX Giochi Olimpico Invernali - Torino 2006'. Designed by Pininfarina (Fiat), made in Italy, this torch was used (carbon residue) in the torch relay
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Prints (5) of 1885 Tennis lithograph by J.Louvy, showing mixed doubles match, each overall 55 x 35 cm. Would make nice gifts. (5 items)
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Tennis Autographs: Signed displays of Ken Rosewall, Ivan Lendl, Pete Sampras & Steffi Graff. All framed, various sizes. (4 items)
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Scrimshaw, whale's tooth scrimshaw of sailing ship, with scrimshander's initials 'J.F.C.'. Very good condition
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Opium Pipe c1840 Green glass or mined stone with brass decoration and companion ash tray. 49 cm long in very good condition
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Opium Pipe c 1840 carved bone(?) and metal with smoking tray. 54 cm long in very good condition
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Opium Pipe c 1840 Bamboo and brass. Bamboo well aged and toned. In very good condition. 38 cm long
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Ivory netsuke, two boys riding fish, 40 mm tall, signed by artist, superb condition
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1890s Snake Bite Kit, complete in original box, printed on lid 'By Royal Letters Patent, Reg. Vict. 10-5-91. Dr Mueller's Antidote For Snake Bite, with Hypodermic Syringe & Directions for Use. Prepared by M.S.Rome, Yackandandah'
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Apothecary jar reverse painted with some loss of image, also reverse painted gold glass lid. 90 cm tall
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1903 Murchison Medal, awarded annually since 1873 by the Geological Society of London. 'Sir Roderick I. Murchison Bart K.C.B., 1866/ Siluria', bronze, 55 mm diameter, engraved to rim 'The Geological Society of London, to Charles Calloway M.A. 1903', in original presentation case. Rare
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Playing Cards: Collection with 23 packs, noted 1910 'Souvenir Playing Cards of the Southern Pacific'; 'Australian Aboriginal Art Playing Cards'; 2003 'Most-wanted Iraquis' playing cards; Adult playing cards
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Collection of badges, souvenir tie pins, cuff links, medals, tokens, etc. Noted: Brass medal for 1911 Coronation of King George V & Queen Mary; Thai Airways Junior Hostess lapel pin; a good assortment of railway material inc Ny subway tokens, NSW luggage locker tokens, etc; SA Amateur Swimming Assoc Country Championships badge;'69 RSL Membership badge and various other returned services badges; medal for centenary of Benalla 1969; Generally very good condition. (About 100.)
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Balance of A Collection: Coins incl. Australia 1989 & 1994 mint sets; Singapore 1981 mint set; few stamps & FDCs; 'The Bystander's Fragments from France' by Bairnsfather [c1916]; c1970s P&O menus (15); 2000 Olympics football programme & 2 tickets from match at Mcg
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78rpm Records, noted 'The Song of the Lyre Bird' published by Herschells Films [Melbourne] in original decorative sleeve; Roy Rene ('Mo') - 'Mr.Macachie'; Stiffy & Mo (Comedians) 'Eucalyptus Baby/Tit Bits' & 'The Sailors'. Good condition. (4 items)
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: Lovely embroidered apron, 'Sydney Harbour Bridge Souvenir, March 19th 1932'. Unusual and attractive. Fine condition
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Balance of Collection: 1930s-50s trade cards including 1933 Wills 'Footballers' (94) in four frames; ermine fur stole; 1950s Melbourne Fc seat cushion; Mcc membership badges (12); 1956 Olympics books (2); collection of matchboxes; commemorative medallions (4)
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1947 Bantam Radio, made by Stc, model 141. Good working condition
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Mink Coat 3/4 Length, size 16. In very good condition
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1960 globe Radio, made by Fleetwood, Vista model NTR-6G. Good working condition
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Captain James Cook's Sword: A Wilkinson Sword commemorating the Bicentenary of Captain James Cook landing in Australia, April 29th 1770, sword No.52/1000, wire bound composite grip and plated crossguard, single edge palted blade marked 'Wilkinson Sword, London', overall 65 cm long. Attached to display with plaque 'Small Naval (Hanger) Sword 1757-1769. Replica of the Sword used by Captain J.Cook R.N.', overall 21 x 85 cm
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Brass Eagle Sculpture, impressive solid brass eagle standing on tree branch. 35 x 75 cm, with spread wings. In fine condition
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Bond & Share Certificates: 1981-96 Australian share certificates, duplicated range, noted Amcor (16), Bhp (25), Boral (16), Csr Limited (11), National Australia Bank (18), Newmont & S.A.Brewing (4). (Total 91 items)
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Fast-Food Toys, suitcase with toys from McDonalds (46), Hungry Jacks (36), Kfc (8) & others (34). Very collectable. (Total 124)
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Autograph Books (4), c1944-50, strength in sport, noted cricket including teams St.George, 1947 South Australia, Balmain, Eatern Suburbs, 1947 St.George, Randwick, 1947 NSW, Balmain, Northern Districts, North Sydney (including Sid Barnes), Petersham, Marickville, St.George; Rugby League including c1946 Norths, Wests, Souths, 1946 NSW & 1947-48 NSW; Olympians including John Treloar, Fanny Blankers-Koen (2), Herb McKenley, Lloyd La Beach, Marjorie Jackson & Judy Canty; golfers including Peter Thomson &…
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Autograph Book, ex Marios Michalides, who was on the staff at the Southern Cross Hotel in the 1950s-60s, 12 signatures including Jack Benny, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Del Shannon, Bobby Rydell, Donald Campbell & Johnny O'Keefe
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Louis Armstrong (1901-71, American jazz musician, a charismatic, innovative performer whose musical skills and bright personality transformed jazz from a rough regional dance music into a popular art form), lovely signed autograph page
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Basketball: Signed photographs of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Denis Rodman, Shawn Kemp & Grant Hill (3 s); plus Topps '1993-94 All-Stars' display. All framed, various sizes. (6 items)
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The Beatles - George Harrison (1943-2001), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with superb black and white photograph, framed and glazed, overall 56 x 74 cm
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The Beatles - John Lennon (1940-80), lovely signature 'To Mario, good luck, Thanks, Beatles, John Lennon' on autograph page. Ex Marios Michalides, who was on the staff at the Southern cross Hotel during the Beatles visit to Australia in 1964
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King Victor Emmanuele II (1820-78, became first King of a united Italy in 1861), nice signature 'Vittorio Emanuele' on a section cut from an 1869 document. Plus Colonel Robert Torrens (1780-1864 British economist, soldier & politician, one of the founders of South Australia), signature on page. (2 items)
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures below separate photographs, both framed, 23 x 30 cm. Ex Lord Soulbury, Governor-General of Ceylon 1949-54
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King George IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain from 1820 until his death), fine signature 'George Pr' (Prince Regent) on 12th June 1817 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Hospital Assistant to Our Forces
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Harold Holt (Australia's 17th Prime Minister), signed letter dated 15th August 1956 on 'Commonwealth of Australia, Minister for Labour and National service' letterhead. (Harold Holt's term as Prime Minister was brought to an early and dramatic end in December 1967 when he disappeared while swimming at Cheviot beach near Portsea, Victoria, and was presumed drowned)
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Dame Zara Holt (1909-89, wife of Prime Minister Harold Holt), nice signature on 1968 Sympathy Response Letter
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James Irwin (Nasa astronaut, 8th person to walk on the moon), 10 Nov.1972 cover signed by Apollo 15 Astronaut Colonel James Irwin on his visit to Australia
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Michael Jackson, signed photograph, 28 x 25 cm
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Charles Kingsford Smith (1897-1935, Australia's most famous aviator), pencil signatures on autograph page
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Dame Enid Lyons (1897-1981, first woman to be elected to the Australian house of Representatives as well as the first woman appointed to the federal cabinet, wife of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons), nice signature on 1939 Sympathy Response letter on 'Dame Enid Lyons' letterhead
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Joseph Lyons (1879-1939, 10th Prime Minister of Australia), superb signature on 10 June 1938 letter on 'Commonwealth of Australia, Prime Minister' letterhead, to Treasurer, R.G.Casey, regarding biographies of Sir Edmund Barton & Sir Henry Parkes
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Olympians: Signed displays (12) with a total of 24 signatures, noted Mervyn Wood, Dick Garrard, the Awesome Foursome, Maurice Green, Cathy Freeman, Greg Louganis, Bruce Jenner, Peter Antonie, Michael Klim; also Sydney 2000 Torchbearer's certificate. All framed or mounted, various sizes. (12 items)
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Jesse Owens (1913-80, American track and field athlete, who achieved international fame by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics), display comprising superb signature on piece, window mounted with action picture from 1936 Olympics, and another picture of Jesse Owens' ticker-tape parade in New York, framed & glazed, overall 60 x 75 cm
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Andre Rieu, signed photograph, 25 x 25 cm
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Paul Scully-Power (Australia's 2nd astronaut, and the first into space), signature on commemorative Space Shuttle cover
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Sport Autographs: Signed displays (8) - 2007 Melbourne Cup (signed by jockey Michael Rodd), Allan Donald, Lance Klusner, Yousuf Youhana & Roger Harper (cricket), Martin Johnson (English rugby), Paul Dumbrell (V8 Supercars) & Betsy King (golf); large 'Australian Open' tennis ball signed by Andy Murray; signature on English Rugby Union shirt; also framed prints (4). (13 items)
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Tennis & Golf Autographs: Collection beautifully presented on pages, comprising Tennis (39 signed items) & Golf (6), most mounted with associated pictures & information, noted Rod Laver, Tommy Haas, Mark Philippoussis, Tony Roche, Pat Rafter, Marat Safin, Frank Sedgman, Mal Anderson, James Blake, Jonas Bjorkman, Jim Courier, Henri Leconte, Alicia Molik, Bruce Devlin, Peter Senior, Steve Elkington, Stuart Appleby, Craig Parry & Karrie Webb. (45 items)
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King William IV (1765-1837, King of Great Britain from 1830 until his death), fine signature 'William R' (King) on 24th April 1835 vellum document appointing David Ewing to be Assistant Surgeon to Our rifle Brigade
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The Ann Bernard Archive: an assemblage of papers relating to the life of Ann Bernard, first female barrister-at-law in Australia, includes her marriage certificate to Lionel Claude du Combert Bernard in 1923 Fiji, a letter from the high court of Australia registering her as the first female practitioner of law in 1942, and 7 photographs of her as a lawyer, with Smithy in 1928, her husband in World War I; and a 1949 calendar commemorating the 20th anniversary of Smithy's 1928 flight. Also ten 1936 Fiji…
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Photo album with Kingsford Smith 1928 Fiji: Ann Bernard's photo album from Fiji 1928-1930 with 37 photos (approx size 6.5 x 10.5 cm & 6.5 x 8.5 cm) including 8 originals showing Charles Kingsford Smith at Naselai beach June 1928, including several with Smithy previously unknown, and two showing the Southern cross leaving Fiji as part of the the first crossing of the Pacific flight
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The Southern cross in Suva 1928: original photographs by Ann Bernard of Kingsford Smith's arrival in the Southern cross at Naselai beach, on 8 June 1928, produced as Kodak postcards. One shows the Southern cross on the beach surrounded by local Fijians, and another shows Ulm, Lyons, Smithy and Warner, doing a celebratory dance. (2)
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A sepia photograph showing Charles Kingsford Smith and his 'girlfriend Ann Bernard' in a biplane, in Suva 1928, and one of her next to the plane; with 3 associated negatives. Size: 7 x 11.5 cm. (5)
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A letter from Kingsford Smith: October 25 1930 to Ann Bernard, with its original envelope, mentioning his (record) 'Flight from England', how 'Fiji is Becoming Initiated into the world of Aviation'and Giving Regards to Jimmy Mullins, Nicely signed
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Lady Southern cross in Suva 1934: original photographs by Ann Bernard of Kingsford Smith's arrival in Vh-Usb at Naselai beach, 20 miles from Suva, during the record trip Sydney-Hawai in October 1934. Three photos show either Smithy or Taylor in the cockpit. Size: 11.5 x 7 cm. (6)
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26 April 1944 letter from Suva to Ann Bernard, with envelope Opened by the Censor (and note, saying no letter enclosed!) with reference to Fijian aviation, together with Ann Bernard's handwritten copy of her letter to flyer Jimmy Mullins (Sept.1944); and small photo of Captain Gordon Fenton's first seaplane journey from Levuka, Fiji in July 1930 in a modified Simmonds Spartan biplane, with notation to reverse in pencil. (3)
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C 14 July 1930 Lautoka - Suva first flight cover, signed by the pilot, Gordon Fenton. Superb
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A letter from Sir Henry Scott, later Mayor of Suva, dated 15 November 1944, from his law firm, to Ann Bernard regarding the flyer Jimmy Mullins. Plus two letters from Lady Scott in Suva, to Ann Bernard, both with envelopes opened by the censor, regarding Fiji friends and some military matters. Plus two other items. (5)
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C 1 Sept.1951 flown airmail cover, addressed to and signed by pilot, Fred Ladd, franked and cancelled with Suva cds '1SP.51 12- Pm', b/s 'Nadi Airport 1 Sp 51. 4'. Additional signature of Harold Gatty. Jones rarity rating 'A'. Fewer than 5 known
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A study for a portrait of Ann Bernard, in oil, in its original frame, signed to reverse by the artist, Mary Edwards [1894-1988], c1949, together with six coloured prints of Fijian natives, five of which have been signed by the artist in 1949. Also a photograph of 'A Sketch Model for Kingsford Smith Memorial, Suva, by Mary Edwards' with extensive annotations to reverse. (8)
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Aviation Books, noted 'De Haviland Aircraft Since 1915' by Jackson [London, 1962]; 'Ceiling Unlimited - The Story of North Central Airlines' by Serling [USA, 1973]; 'Brackles - Memoirs of a Pioneer of Civila Aviation' by Brackley [Norfolk, 1952]; 'Story of Southern Cross Trans-Pacific Flight 1928' by Kingsford-Smith & Ulm [Sydney, 1928]. (23 items)
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1928 commemorative medallion 'Bert Hinkler, Airman, Bundaberg Australia/ London to Darwin XVI Days, Feb.1928', bronze, 51 mm diameter. Rare, only 250 minted
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Aviation 78rpm Records, noted 'Incidents of My Flight/Hinkler's Message to Australia' spoken by Bert Hinkler [1928]; plus 'The Southern Cross Trans-Pacific Flight' spoken by Charles Kingsford-Smith & Charles Ulm [1928]. Good condition. (2 items)
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Aviation photographs, wonderful archive of 'Roplane photographs (998),-80s, Many Ex Aviation Researcher Chris O'Neill, a Comprehensive History of Australian & New Zealand Aviation, with civil, military and naval Aircraft, Airshows, Crashes, 'Southern cross'. Also includes some negatives; and letters containing photographs from correspondents around the world. (1000+ items)
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Aviation Ephemera, huge collection,-80s, from a member of the Aviation historical Society of Australia, with brochures, timetables, ephemera, luggage labels, tickets, stickers/decals, menus, postcards (c80), badges; air pageant and dir show programmes; c1950 pan-Am Clipper Sun Goggles; sales brochures for de Haviland dragon Rapide & DH83-C fox Moth; 1951 Australia - Chile flight covers (2); items associated with 1973 NSW Air Race; airline bags (3); prints. Noted items from Qantas, Ansett, MacRobertson…
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Douglas Bader (World War I flying ace), signature on print of his Hawker Hurricane MkI, limited edition 932/1000, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 57 x 37 cm. Together with a framed photograph of the famous RAF 'Red Arrows'. (2 items)
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'Against the Odds', print by Michael Turner (1990), showing Spitfires dogfighting with Messerschmitt 109s above Kent, signed by the artist & numbered 375/850, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 60 x 55 cm
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RAAF Books, noted 'Royal Australian Air Force 1939-1942' by Gillison [Canberra, 1962]; 'Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945' by Herington [Canberra, 1963]; 'Air War Against Japan 1943-1945' by Odgers [Canberra, 1957]; 'The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918: Volume VIII The Australian Flying Corps' by Cutlack [Sydney, 1940] (in original box but some toning). (4 items)
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Cooking: 'A Queens Delight; or, The Art of Preserving, Conserving and Candying' printed by Taylor & Holt for Nath. Brooke [London, 1671]. Rebound, Fair/Good condition. (Attributed to Queen Henrietta Maria, consort of King Charles I)
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Cooking: 'The Queens Closet Opened. Incomparable Secrets in Physick, Chyrugery, Preserving and Candying, & c.' printed for Obadiah Blagrave [London, 1679]. Rebound, Fair/Good condition (repair to pp.141-142)
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Cooking: 'The Family-Dictionary: or, Houshold Companion. Containing, In an Alphabetical Method, Directions for Cookery.' by William Salmon, Proffessor of Physick [3rd Edition, London, 1705]. Rebound, Fair/Good condition
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Cooking: 'The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy' by A lady (Hannah Glasse) [London, 1763], repaired & rebound. Fair condition
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Captain Cook: 'Vue de la riviere D'Endeavour sur la Cote de la Nouvelle Hollande ou le Vaiseau sut mis a la bande', engraving by Benard from the French edition of Cook's Voyages [Paris, 1774], window mounted, overall 49 x 35 cm. The first known landscape drawing of the east coast of Australia
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Captain Cook: 'An Account of the Voyages, Undertaken by the Order of His Present Majesty, for Making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, and Successively Performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, and Captain Cook, in the dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour', in two volumes, by John Hawkesworth (Dublin, 1775), with a fold-out map. Rebound, Fair/good condition
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Captain Cook: 'The Life of Captain James Cook', in two volumes, by Andrew Kippis [Basil, 1788], contemporary mottled calf. Fair/Good condition
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Cooking: 'The Experienced English Housekeeper, For the Use and Ease of Ladies, Housekeepers, Cooks, & c' by Elizabeth Raffald [London, 1794]. Rebound, Fair/Good condition
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'The Poetical Works of John Milton. With A Life of the Author' by William Hayley, in 3 Volumes [London, 1794], with 28 engravings. Poor/Fair condition
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Cooking: 'English Housewifery, Exemplified in Above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts, Giving Directions for Most Parts of Cookery..' by Elizabeth Moxon [14th Edition, London, 1800]. Rebound, Fair/Good condition
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'The History of New South Wales including Botany Bay' by Barrington [London, 1802], with engraved vignette, handcoloured title page, 18 hand-coloured plates and one uncoloured plate. Rebound, Fair condition
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Cooking: 'The Housekeeper's Instructor; or, Universal Family Cook' by Henderson [12th Edition, London, 1804]. Rebound, Fair/Good condition
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Captain Cook: 'Voyages of Discoveries Round the World; Successively undertaken by the Hon. Commodore Byron, in 1764; Captains Wallis and Carteret, in 1766; and Captain Cook, in the years 1768 to 1789 inclusive.', in three volumes, by Robert Wilson [London, 1806]. Nicely rebound with 'Cook's Voyages Etc' on spine. Fair/Good condition
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Australiana: c1820 Italian lithograph with two images - Sydney & Aborigines from the Blue Mountains; c1861 hand-coloured engraving of Kangaroos & Bilby published by Blackie & Son, Glasgow; c1920 coloured lithograph of The Red Kangaroo. (3 items)
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Cooking: 'The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete & Universal Dictionary, Including A System of Modern Cookery' by Mrs Mary Eaton [Bungay, 1822], rebound. Fair condition
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Cooking: 'The Cook's Oracle; containing Receipts for Plain Cookery' by William Kitchiner [London, 1827]. Rebound, Fair/Good condition
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Queensland: 'Cooksland in North-Eastern Australia: The Future Cotton-field of Great Britain: Its Characteristics and Capabilities for European Colonization. With a Disquisition on the Origin, Manners, and Customs of the Aborigines', by John Dunmore Lang [London, 1847], with fold-out map (faults). Fair/Good condition
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'Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia, from Moreton Bay to Port Essington: A distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845', by Dr.Ludwig Leichhardt [London, 1847]. Fair/Good condition
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Queensland: General books including mining, immigration & tourism, noted 'Cooksland in North-Eastern Australia' by John Dunmore Lang [London, 1847], ex libris Dr.George Mackaness; 'The Queen of the Colonies; or, Queensland as I Knew It' by Thorne [2nd Edition, London, 1876]; 'The Queensland Official Year Book 1901' by Hughes [Brisbane, 1901]; 'Sunny Queensland - Its Tropic Grandeur, Scenic Charms and Industrial Activities' [Brisbane, 1924] with tipped-in presentation leaf from the Premier (E.G.Theodore).…
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Cooking: 'The Modern Housewife or Menagere' by Alexis Soyer [London, 1849]. Fair/Good condition
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New Guinea /Queensland: 'narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Commanded By the Late Captain Owen Stanley. Added the Account of Mr E.B.Kennedy's Expedition For the Exploration of the Cape Yorke Peninsula' by John MacGillivray, in two volumes (London, 1852), with fold-out map, recently rebound in half calf with marbled boards. Fair/good condition
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Cooking: 'The Pantropheon, or History of Food and its Preparation, from the earliest ages of the World' by Soyer [Boston, 1853]. Good condition
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1854 Gold License, Colony of Victoria, À2 for Three Months, issued to J. Hedger, 5th October 1854. In usual poor condition (portion missing from centre), as diggers had to carry their licenses with them at all times. Rare - gold was discovered in 1851, and in 1855 the gold license was replaced by a Miner's Right
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Cooking: Extensive library, noted 'The Young Housewife's Daily Assistant' by Cre-Fydd [London, 1864]; 'The American Household Advisor' published by Bridgman [New York, 1875]; 'High-Class Cookery Recipes' by Clarke [London, 1885]; 'The Australian Home, A Handbook of Domestic Economy' by Mrs Wicken [Sydney, 1891]; 'The Book of Household Management' by Mrs Beeton [London, 1901] (rebound); 'Professional Knowledge - The Art of Cookery' in 3 Volumes, edited by Bachmann [London, 1951]; 'American Books on Food and…
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Cooking: 'Soyer's Culinary Campaign. Being Historical Reminiscences of the Late War. With The plain Art of Cookery, for Military and Civil Institutions, the Army, Navy, Public, Etc' by Alexis Soyer [London, 1857]. Fair/Good condition
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Cooking: 'The book of Household Management' by Mrs Isabella Beeton (London, 1861), first edition, 2nd issue with the strand address. Still the most famous of all English cookery books as well as one of the earliest to have coloured illustrations. Fair/good condition
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Cooking: 'Foods' by Edward Smith (1819-74, physician & medical writer) [London, 1873], First edition. Fair/Good condition
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Queensland: British Parliamentary Report 'Papers Relative To The Affairs Of Queensland' [London, 1861], blue paper wrappers, 94pp with two fold-out maps, 'Sketch to illustrate Sir George Bowen's Official Tour in March, 1860' & 'Australia Showing the Present and Proposed Boundaries of the Respective Colonies'. F/G condition
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Queensland: 'Queensland - The Field for British Labour and Enterprise, and the Source of England's Cotton Supply' by George Wight [London, 1861], with fold-out map, 19th century half calf with marbled boards, ex library copy, bound without the advertisements. Fair/Good condition
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Queensland: 'Queensland - The Field for British Labour and Enterprise, and the Source of England's Cotton Supply' by George Wight [2nd Edition, London, 1862], with fold-out map, original blind-stamped cloth. Fair/Good condition
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Queensland: Government and Politics books, noted 'Statutes in Force in the Colony of Queensland, to the Present Time' in two volumes, by Pring [Brisbane, 1862-63]; 'Queensland. Legislative assembly. Standing Rules and orders adopted by the Legislative Assembly' [Brisbane, 1878]; 'The Condensed Rulings of the Speakers of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, covering the period 22nd May 1860 to 5th November 1923' by Bernays (author's presentation copy) [Brisbane, 1924]; 'Queensland - Our Seventh Political…
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