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Sporting and General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:543
Sale Title:Sporting and General MemorabiliaLots with images:430
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:345
Date:16-Sep-2010
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Queensland/Exhibitions: ‘Guide to Queensland’ by Rutlidge [London, 1899], scarce 2nd edition published in connection with 1899 Greater Britain Exhibition in London; plus ‘A Souvenir of the Franco-British Exhibition, Queensland Court’ edited by Woolsey [Brisbane, 1908] (rebound, preserving original front wrapper). Fair/Good condition. (2 books)
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’In the Australian Bush and on the Coast of the Coral Sea - Being the Experiences and Observations of a Naturalist in Australia, New Guinea and the Moluccas’ by Richard Semon [London, 1899]; plus ‘Undiscovered Australia - Being an account of an Expedition to tropical Australia to collect specimens of the rarer native fauna for the British Museum, 1923-1925’ by Captain Sir G.H.Wilkins [1st American Edition, New York, 1929]. Fair/Good condition. (2 books)
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South-East Queensland: Books ex the Ron Douglas library, including ‘The People, Products, and Industries of West Moreton, Queensland’ [Ipswich, 1899]; ‘Fassifern District Centenary 1844-1944’ by Fassifern Centenary Committee [Boonah, 1944]; ‘Kenilworth Centenary 1850 to 1950’ [Kenilworth, 1950]; ‘Redlands Centenary Souvenir 1850-1950’ by Bailey (signed presentation copy) [Brisbane, 1950]. Fair/Good condition. (14 books)
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Queensland: 'A Queenly Colony - pen Sketches and camera Glimpses' by Traill (Brisbane, 1901); 'West Moreton series No. 1 - Ipswich and Bundanba' and 'West Moreton series No. 2 - Lockyer and Stanley' (Brisbane, 1908); 'Central, Western and Northern Queensland to-day - production, Industries and trade' (Brisbane, c1913). Fair/good condition. (4 books)
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Queensland: books published by the Queensland Government Intelligence and tourist bureau, noted 'Climpses of Sunny Queensland' (1st edition c1910, 2nd edition c1911 & 3rd edition 1914); 'The Nutshell series, Queensland Industries - sugar' (1st edition, Brisbane, 1909); 'Queensland Dairying' (1912 & 1916 Editions); 'The great Barrier Reef of Australia' (3rd edition, 1929). Fair/good condition. (11 items)
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Queensland Railways: books including 'Queensland Railways first half-century 1864-1914' (Brisbane, 1914); 'The Queensland Railways Exhibit at the National Agricultural and Industrial Associations show, Bowen Park, Brisbane, Aug.1912' (Brisbane, 1912); nice range of scarce tour brochures. Fair/good condition. (21 books)
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Queensland: Books including ‘The Discovery and Exploration of Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River (1799-1823)’ in two volumes, by Mackaness [Sydney, 1956]; ‘Queensland Centenary - The First 100 Years 1859-1959’ edited by Smout [Brisbane, 1959]; ‘Pugh's Queensland Official Almanack and Directory 1912’ [Brisbane, 1912]; ‘The Life and Works of Australia's Greatest Artist, Richard John Randall’ by Tardent [Brisbane, 1916]. Fair/Good condition. (17 books)
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Australiana: ‘Australia Unlimited’ by Brady [Melbourne, c1918], 1084pp; plus ‘Onward Australia - Developing A Continent’ by Ion Idriess [Sydney, 1944], First Edition, with fold-around printed wrappers. Fair/Good condition. (2)
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Queensland: ‘Jubilee Souvenir of Innisfail and District, 1873-1923’ by Doherty, published by The Innisfail Jubilee Celebrations Committee [Innisfail, 1923]; ‘Townsville & Ayr Districts, North Queensland’ published by The Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau [Brisbane, 1924]; ‘A Town Like Gundy’, by Bell [Goondiwindi, 1957]. Fair/Good condition. (3 books)
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’The Brisbane Centenary Official Historical Souvenir’ published by Watson, Ferguson & Co. [Brisbane, 1924], extremely rare hard bound edition, numbered ‘No.25’. Fold-out map in excellent condition.
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Sport: Books including ‘Oxford versus Cambridge’ by Abrahams & Bruce-Kerr [London, 1931]; ‘Croquet Today’ by Hardy [London, 1954]. Fair/Good condition. (12 items)
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Cairns: Titles by Collinson - ‘Early Days of Cairns’ (signed, no.368/500); ‘Tropic Coasts and Tablelands’ (signed, no.474/500); ‘More About Cairns - The second Decade’ (signed, no.483/500); ‘More About Cairns - Echoes of the Past’ (signed, no.441/500); ‘More About Cairns - Recollections of a Varied Life’ (signed, no.413/500) [Brisbane, 1939-46]. Fair/Good condition. (5 items)
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'Matthew Flinders, narrative of His Voyage in the Schooner Francis: 1798', by Geoffrey Rawson with engravings by John Buckland Wright (London, 1946), limited edition 227/750. Good condition.
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Australian Comic Books and Ephemera c1950s, assorted comics including Terry Toons, Cartoon Comics, Mighty Mouse, Barny Bear, Phantom (40) and Ephemera including, ration books, coupons and advertising. Condition varies. (qty)
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Book Collecting: ‘The Art of Book-Collecting in Australia’ by Mackaness [Sydney, 1956], 186pp, limited edition 39/500, signed by the author; ‘A Book Collector's Notes on Items Relating to the Discovery of Australia, the First Settlement and the Early Coastal Exploration of the Continent’ by Davidson [Melbourne, 1970], limited edition 154/250, signed by the author; plus ‘The Australian Collection - Australia's Greatest Books’ by Dutton [Sydney, 1985]. Good condition. (3 items)
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Sport: Books including ‘The Sporting Image - A Pictorial History of Queenslanders at Play’ by Howell & Brown [Brisbane, 1989]; ‘The Best Ever Australian Sports Writing’ by Headon [Melbourne, 2001]; ‘Running with the Ball’ by Mancini & Hibbins [Melbourne, 1987]; ‘Pageantry of Sport’ by Arlott & Daley [New York, 1968]. (35 items)
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’The Life & Art of William Strutt 1825-1915’ by Curnow [NZ, 1980], 138pp, limited edition 338/1500, with slipcase; plus ‘My Country - Australian Poetry & Short Stories - Two Hundred Years’ selected by Leonie Kramer in 2 Vols [Sydney, 1985], deluxe leather bound edition in slipcase, limited edition 182/350, signed by Kramer. Good condition. (2 items)
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’Lalique’ the definitive book on the Lalique designs. Published in Geneva by Editions Edipop under the direction of Marie- Claude Lalique. [1988]. In fine condition, minor bumping to dust jacket.
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Coronet: Midget Bakelite camera, c1935 in green with 16 mm lens, lift-up winder and silver front plate.
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Kodak: boy Scout Kodak camera (English) folding camera with dark green crinkle-enameled body, shutter face with 'Boy Scout Kodak' and emblem; original black bellows.
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Capodimonte Dresden style sculpture, c1900, Three figures playing musical instruments, 50 x 45 cm, in wonderful condition.
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Royal Doulton figures 'Lizzie' (HN2749) modelled by Tottle 21 cm also, 'Ninette' (HN2379) modelled by M Davies. 20 cm, both in superb condition. (2 items)
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Royal Doulton figure 'Maxine' (HN3199) modelled by a Hughes. 22 cm in superb condition.
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Lladro statuette 'Girl with Cats Following her', 24 cm in very fine condition.
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18ct white gold ring with 3 rows of diamonds (1.11ct total). Total weight 7.7 grams.
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18K white gold ring with an oval Cabochin Rutilated Quartz. Total weight 12 grams.
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18K white gold ring with diamonds half way round. (1.12ct total) Total weight 3.5 grams.
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18K white gold 4 claw fancy ring with 0.77ct in diamonds and a centre sapphire at 1.26ct. Total weight 9.3 grams
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18K rose gold dome ring with sapphires. Total weight 5.3 grams.
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18K yellow gold diamond ring with centre sapphire (diamonds totaling 0.60ct). Total weight 3.7 grams.
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18K white gold plated eternity ring with old cut diamonds and sapphires (diamonds 0.35ct). Total weight 4.4 gms
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18K white gold pearl ring with single cut diamond (0.08ct). Total weight 3.3 grams.
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18K white gold ring with emerald and diamonds (diamonds 0.24ct). Total weight 7 grams.
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18K yellow gold ring with diamonds and blue stone. (0.65ct total). Total weight 5 grams.
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18ct white gold 3 row diamond bracelet. (2.01ct total). Total weight 11.8 grams.
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Sterling silver Tiffany & Co. Roman numerals bangle. Total weight 39.8 grams.
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14K rose gold bracelet. Total weight 32.7 grams
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18ct gold fancy marquee shape necklace with diamonds (1.13ct total). Total weight 5.5 grams.
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18ct white gold octagonal pendant with baguettes (1.35ct) and round brilliants (0.40ct) and a double chain. Total weight 8.4 grams.
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18K white gold diamond ball clasp (1.25ct) with a strand of 35 white cream South Sea pearls 12.95 mm x 11.00 mm, 23.09MOMME. Total weight 93 grams.
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18K white gold earrings with citrine and smokey quartz (16.10ct) and diamonds (0.20ct). Total weight 10.10 grams
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18ct white gold earrings with diamonds (1.91ct) and yellow diamonds (0.99ct). Total weight 12.6 grams.
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18ct white gold diamond shape drop earrings with diamonds (2.63ct). Total weight 5.7 grams.
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18ct white gold diamond chandelier earrings (1.60ct). Total weight 9 grams.
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18K white gold drop earrings with jade and diamonds (0.40ct). Total weight 9.6 grams
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18K yellow gold clip on earrings with diamonds and blue sapphires (0.44ct total diamonds). Total weight 14 grams
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14K yellow gold clip earrings with diamonds (0.35ct). Total weight 8 grams.
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14K yellow and white gold earrings with diamonds totalling 0.24ct. Total weight 13.10 grams.
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18K yellow gold tear drop gold huggie earrings. Total weight 5 grams.
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18K yellow tear drop pearl pendant with diamonds (0.30ct). Total weight 21 grams.
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9K yellow gold heart pendant with diamonds (0.04ct). Total weight 1.4 grams.
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Jade carving of lizard on plant on stand, white in colour. C1850, in wonderful condition. 8.5 cm tall
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South Sea Baroque pearl necklace with silver clasp (96 x 11 mm). A beautiful piece featuring a Tahitian and mabe pearl pendant. Includes valuation certificate.
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Tasmania: ‘Mount Field National Park’ c1960. signed by Sir Edmund Hillary from one of his three trips into the Wilderness of Tasmania. He was accompanied by his 1953 Everest companions, Tenzing Norqay and George Lowe. 49 x 34 cm mounted on linen. Mapping Branch Lands and Surveys Dept. Hobart [1952].
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Asia: World War II Double sided map printed on silk, specifically for evasion and escape purposes, by the US Army [1944]: ‘Keijo’ (Seoul, Korea), and on reverse ‘Vladivostok, U.S.S.R.’. Good condition (some wear along folds).
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World War II Double sided map printed on silk, specifically for evasion and escape purposes, by the British War Office [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: 'Chart of Terra Australis by M.Flinders, Commr, of H.M.sloop Investigator. South Coast sheet V' by Matthew Flinders (London, 1814), shows Bass Strait, with inset charts of port Dalrymple, Furneaux Islands, Twofold Bay, and port Phillip & Westernport, framed and glazed, overall 96 x 67 cm.
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’New South Wales, Compiled under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, From the M.S. Maps in the Colonial Office’ [London, 1833], engraved by J.& C.Walker, with inset map of Sydney, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 49 x 56 cm. [Tooley 1155].
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World: ‘A New & Accurate Map of North Wales’ published by Alexr Hogg [London, c1784] (framed, 36 x 25 cm); plus ‘Malay Archipelago, or East India Islands’, map by Tallis [London, 1851] (framed, 49 x 43 cm). Good/Vg condition. (2 items)
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Sudan War: ‘The Australian Contingent. A History of the Patriotic Movement in New South Wales, and an Account of the Despatch of Troops to the Assistance of the Imperial Forces in the Soudan’ by Hutchinson & Myers [Sydney, 1885]. Fair/Good condition. .
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Military Scarves, both framed and loose c1918 including, 'Souvenir of Egypt' framed and glazed 65 x 65 cm, 'Souvenir of Cyprus' framed and glazed, 'Souvenir of Egypt', 70 x 67. Also, 9 loose World War I scarves of varying condition. (12 items)
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Militaria collection c1918 including, framed items ‘Dead Mans Penny and 10 others; books, badges, pins, sheet music, postcards, ephemera and pottery complete an interesting lot. Must view. (35 items)
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Chip Art carved table c1918, a highly ornate and beautifully carved, octagonal double tier bow legged table. Carved in top 'Souvenir of the Great War 1914-1919'. Place for missing glass bowl in centre top. 78 x 54 cm.
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Wittingslowe Australian Machette, produced for the Australian Forces in 1942, 43 cm in fine condition. Plus two World War II pamphlets - ‘Bob Dyer's Diary’ and ‘The Battle of Wau’. (3 items)
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Vietnam War: Franklin Mint set of commemorative penknives. With M107 175 mm gun, B52D Bomber, Mark II River Patrol Boat, 'Huey' Helicopters, M113 Armed Personnel Carrier and F4 Phantom Fighter. All with original packing and certificates. (6)
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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 68 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 83 cm.
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Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902), [‘A Wooded Alpine Landscape with Settler's Hut’], watercolour, gouache & pencil on paper (29 x 18 cm), signed ‘N.Chevalier’ lower left, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 51 x 41 cm.
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Sydney Long (1871-1955), ‘The Blacksmiths Shop’, etching (some tone spots), signed lower right, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 49 x 44 cm.
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Albert Namatjira (1902-1959), 'North Range, Mac Donnell Ranges', watercolour on paper, framed and glazed, signed lower right image size 37 x 26. Provenance: Bearham collection, Melbourne. Accompanied by original sales receipt dated 29/5/1958
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Yosl Bergner (1920- ) ‘Carnival figures’, limited edition litho 89/100, signed at lower left 49 x 33 cm.
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Judy Cassab (1920- ), ('Aboriginal man'), ink and charcoal on paper, signed lower right 'Cassab, 68', and endorsed lower left 'To Syd and Kay, from Judy', window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 36 x 46 cm.
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Donald Friend (1915-89) ‘Man with Fighting Rooster’, ink drawing, signed with initials top right, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 30 x 37 cm.
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Colin Parker (1941-, Australian) ‘In Jenkins St., The Rocks’, oil on board, framed and signed lower left, 13 x 28 cm.
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Barney Daniels Tjungurrayi (1959-, Aboriginal) Untitled (two snakes), acrylic on canvas, signed ‘Barney Daniels’ on reverse, overall 56 x 86 cm.
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Barney Daniels Tjungurrayi (1959-, Aboriginal) Untitled (snake), acrylic on canvas, signed ‘Barney Daniels’ on reverse, overall 56 x 86 cm.
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Horne & Thornthwaite, London: Lantern slides from a series of Old Testament images: No.4 ‘Going forth from the Ark’, No.6 ‘Joseph sold to the Ishmaelites’, No.9 ‘The brazen serpent’ (damaged), No.11 ‘David and Goliath’. (4)
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Lantern slides; unknown makers, depicting topographical views, Middle Eastern views, Hampton river scene, etc. Mainly fine. (12)
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Lantern Slides, hand-coloured in wooden frames, comprising set of 8 by ‘Carpenter & Westley, 24 Regent St, London’ (story of a gentleman's horse bolting); plus 3 others, one showing Chinese Junks. Excellent condition. (11 items)
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Magic Lantern slides, collection of various types, noted fairy stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots; humorous with Coon types (6); ‘The Dogs & Monks of St.Bernards’; various strips of four including a set of 10 showing Military Uniforms, and a set of 12 in original box. Condition varies. (80+)
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Magic lantern slides, collection including Cinderella (11), Arctic (13), Jesus (10), the hole Where Father's Wages Went (6), other photographic types including china (4), Egypt (2) and Fiji. Condition varies. (70 items)
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Lever slide: a wood-mounted, hand-painted lever slide of a wood-cutter chopping a branch in a forest.
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Lever slide: a wood-mounted, hand-painted lever slide of a servant polishing boots outdoors.
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Slipping Slides: wood-mounted, hand-painted slipping slides including a gin and rum drinker seeing clowns after drinking too much, a kissing scene, funny faces, etc. defects, but a fascinating group. (12)
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Procession Slides: hand-coloured slide depicting activities in the garden; another showing magic revellries. Mixed condition. (2)
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C. E. Bevan, Edward St, Brisbane: 'Native Gin (Australia)' carte de visite
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C. E. Bevan, Edward St., Brisbane: 'Native Blackfellow' carte de visite, c1868
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Otto von Hartitzsch, Rundle St., Adelaide: 'A Native Pickinina with child' carte de visite, c1869-75
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G. W. Perry, Melbourne: 'In Memory of the Rev'd William Hill, Wesleyan Minister, who met with a violet death at the hands of a prisoner, whilst visiting as chaplain, in the Pentridge Stockade, May 13th 1869. Aged 45 Years.' carte de visite, c1870. (Nb: the murderer was James Ritson, who was hanged for his crime on 3rd August 1869.)
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Photographer unknown,: Aboriginal couple in European clothes, carte de visite, c1870s
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Auckland: c1880s albumen photograph (14 x 21 cm), by George Valentine (1852-90) - 'Auckland harbour, Queen Street Wharf'
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New Zealand: ‘Panorama of Christchurch N.Z. From Cathedral Tower 1881’ by E.Wheeler & Son [Christchurch, 1881], accordian-fold album with 10-part panorama, with additional tipped in albumen photograph of Christchurch Cathedral, and Carte-de-Visite photograph of a school by Peter Schourup (1837-87). Cover with some wear, photographs in Good/Vg condition.
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Charles Rudd (1849-1901): c1889 albumen photographs (20 x 14 cm), with scenes of Adelaide (5); Melbourne (8); Ballarat & Westernport. Prepared for an exhibition in France. Fair/G condition. (15 items)
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Auckland: c1897 albumen photographs (21 x 15 cm), by Beattie & Sanderson, Auckland (1897-1900) - ‘Queen St Wharves - Showing Northcote Ferry Jetty & Rangitoto, From Harbour Board Bldg’; ‘Art Gallery & Library Municipal Bldg, Wellesley St, Auckland’. (2 items) .
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New Zealand: large album containing material pertaining to a trip, Dec. 1951 - Jan. 1952 containing photos, itinerary, background notes, maps, cut-outs from tourist brochures, etc., mainly showing printed photos, programs to events attended, postcards, the official Teal ‘Flight Progress’ for the return flight Wellington-Sydney, filled-in by the pilot. Includes 164 original + 111 purchased photos. All original photos captioned in manuscript. (330+ items)
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Olympics: 1912 Stockholm Olympics 1st Series Official postcards, Nos.59, 62, 70, 72 & 79. Scenes include Cross Country Race, Broad Jump & 10000m. Fine condition. (5 items)
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Olympics: 1912 Stockholm Olympics 2nd series official postcards, good range, all different. Includes scenes from opening Ceremony, Athletics, football, Gymnastics, Shooting, swimming, equestrian and Tennis. Fine condition. (57 items)
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C1930s advertising poster 'Tooheys Pilsener export Lager', artwork by Walter Jardine, colour lithograph, printed by William Brooks & Co, 46 x 59 cm. (slight foxing to border not affecting image). Attractive.
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1939-40 Exhibition poster 'Come to the N.Z./ Centennial Exhibition, Wellington, 8th November 1939 to May 1940, the Fun of the Fair', originated and designed by Charles Haines, printed by Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd, colour lithograph, linen-backed, size 50 x 76 cm
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Posters: c1942-90 collection, noted 1942 calendar with ‘The Founding of the Nation’; Qantas 70th Anniversary (very nice set of 7); RAAF prints (9); Pmg ‘Milestones in Australian History’ (3); various Australia Post (8); various aviation (8); Abc Music Posters (3); space shuttle (2); 1983 America's Cup. Condition A. (46 items)
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c1945 poster ‘A New & Delectable Map of New Zealand, accurately made & drawn after the best & truest copies now extant - and here set forth & display'd’, published by the New Zealand Dept. of Internal Affairs Historical Branch, printed by Whitcomb & Tombs Ltd, colour offset lithograph, linen-backed, size 51 x 74 cm. Condition A.
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