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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:1,250
Sale Title:Australian & HistoricalLots with images:1,232
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:1,148
Date:25-May-2024
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New Zealand interest. Group of 25 albumen prints, circa 1880s - 1890s, mostly Burton Brothers, many signed with pencil notation
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Stephen Spurling (1821-1982). An album titled 'Tasmanian Scenes' containing sixteen albumen paper prints laid down on thick leaves, depicting Hobart town, Launceston, etc., circa 1880; with all images titled in the plate and/or with the S. Spurling photo blind stamp. The images mainly 17 x 22 cm approx. (16 images).
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Henry, Richard & Joshua Anson a green cloth-bound album with gilt titles to front cover 'Tasmanian scenes. By Anson Bros.', containing twenty-four albumen paper prints affixed to annotated card pages, with images including 'Part of Harbour', 'Parliament House', 'Cascade Brewery', 'Port Arthur', etc. Each image 9 x 13.5 cm approx. (24). The Anson Brothers had studios in Liverpool, Collins, and Elizabeth Streets, Hobart, between 1878 and 1891.
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'Visit of the detached squadron with their Royal Highnesses Prince Edward and Prince George of Wales to Brisbane, from 16th to 20th August, 1881' photo album in full morocco boards with embossed lettering; together with a book titled 'Queenslanders as We see 'Em, 1915', (2 items)
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'Album Belgravia', a large leather-bound album designed to accomodate cartes-de-visite and a few cabinet card portraits. Most of the images present appear to be from Melbourne and Victorian town studios; circa 1880s. (81).
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John Paine (1833 - 1908), an attractive leather-bound album containing a collection of albumen paper prints of Sydney and New South Wales, circa late 1870s - early 1880s, most with Paine's title and initials in the plate. Scenes include 'Berry's Bay', a busy day in 'George Street', 'Man-o-War Bay', 'Circular Quay', 'Bullock team on Bulli Pass', etc. All approx. 15 x 20.5 cm. (30).
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An ornate, leather-bound album containing fifty-four albumen paper prints of images taken by several important Australian photographers, including Fred Kruger, J.W. Lindt, Captain sweet and Foster & Martin. The scenes depicted include Tasmanian scenes by Alfred winter, Government house, Melbourne by Foster & Martin, Charles Ryan's gardens at Macedon, Morley's track by Lindt, Badger creek, Coranderrk station, Aboriginal fishing scene by Fred Kruger, Brisbane images by H. Lomer, etc.
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John Watt Beattie (1859 - 1930), Tasmania: thirty-three albumen paper prints laid down on album pages (32 laid down, 1 loose), with annotations in pen below each image. The scenes include a fine over-view of Hobart, a view of mount Wellington from the cascade river, the cascade Brewery, the blow hole on the Tasman Peninsula, Cora Linn, Herford, etc., mostly by Beetie, but some by unknown photographers. Various sizes, but mainly circa 18 x 22 cm and 10.5 x 18 cm. (33).
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Nicholas John Caire (1837-1918) Anglo-Australasian photo. Co.  - views of Victoria - General series, complete folio of sixty albumen paper prints affixed to individual printed and numbered cards with printed text verso, 13.5 x 19 cm each approx. (60).
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The Colonial & Indian exhibition, London 1886: a group of eight albumen paper prints featuring images of the Australian exhibits as well as British north Borneo and other views.; all approx. 19 x 25 cm.
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Henry King (1855-1923) and others, an attractive album containing forty-nine albumen paper prints laid down on card pages, depicting scenes of Sydney, blue mountains, Fiji, Australian Aborigines, New Guinea natives and South Pacific natives. Most are titled in the plate and show the distinctive 'Hk' of King's studios; the New Guinea and Fijian images are probably the work of William Lawes and J.W. Lindt. Various sizes, the largest 19.5 x 24 cm. (49).
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William Parmeter Dollman (1846 - 1908), a remarkable, and probably unique collection of scientific stereoscopic views, circa 1890s, many with labels providing details of the image, some also with Dollman's label ('W.P. Dollman, John St., N. Adelaide, S. Australia'), (85+).
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Collection of assorted antique glass slide including many Australian examples, farming, mining and industry, inspection will; reward
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J.W. Lindt (1845 - 1926), Victorian Scenes: An album containing twenty-six albumen paper prints, circa 1890s, mainly by Lindt, laid down on pages and all neatly annotated, including 'Geelong', 'Fernham', 'Wales willow, Yarra Flats', 'Graceburn', 'Healesville', 'Hotel at Marysville', 'Gold mine, Ballarat', 'Sturt Street, Ballarat', 'Burke Street, Melbourne', etc. (Nb: 25 images are Victorian, one is a gruesome post-execution image of a Chinese prisoner titled 'Death by Ling-che, Canton'.
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T. McGANN, J.A. Gonzalves, J. Paine, S.G. Spink, Kerry, and other photographers: a large album containing 55 images; a very diverse range including 'Torrens lake, Adelaide'  (18 x 36 cm), 'Victoria square, Adelaide' (18 x 36 cm), 'Hindley Street, Adelaide' (14.5 x 19.5 cm), 'Adelaide, showing the Oval' (14.5 x 19.5 cm), 'Artesian Bore, Lila Springs station, Warrego District' (24 x 28 cm), 'S.S. Alameda' (18.5 x 23.5'), 'Samoan Children' (18 x 23.5 cm), 'Samoan Princess with head-knife' (20 x 24 cm)
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Nicholas Caire (1837 - 1918) and others, a large leather bound album containing a collection of 27 photographs (various sizes) including a series of images of the Dandenongs (by Nicholas Caire),a series depicting Baron Henry Brougham Loch [1827 - 1900] and family at a retreat in the Dandenongs (by Peirce), scenes at a Constitutional Convention, crowd scenes at the unveiling of the statue Sir Redmond Barry (by Peirce) and several others.
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Decorative Victorian era family photograph album, with leather embossed gilt decorated cover; 45 photographs in various sizes; mostly cartes de visite and cabinet card size; the images appear to be a mixture of English and Australian studios.
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A large leather-bound folio with gilt lettering to upper board 'Presented to Prof. J.A. Liebmann.....By the Government of the Colony of New South Wales 1895.' the impressive album contains three panoramic photographs, each comprised of multiple albumen paper prints:
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Charles Henry Kerry (1857-1928), a folio of 54 photographs depicting landscapes and activities in the Snowy mountains and environs, mostly titled in the plate and/or with the Kerry & Co blindstamp. Approx. 15 x 20 cm each.
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Panoramas of Sydney by Giovanardi titled 'Panorama of the city and harbour of Sydney, N.S.W. (from Miller's Point)' and (from north Sydney), circa 1910. Each panorama with landmarks and important buildings identified, 14 x 88 cm each, framed together 52 x 109 cm overall
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Baker & Farquhar (The Melbourne Art salon), group of four gelatin silver prints depicting scenes at the Flemington race course including one showing building advertising 'Luncheon Hampers Here', 'Thos. Webb & Co. Crockery & glass for Hire', circa 1900, each image (15 x 20 cm approx.) is mounted on a Baker & Farquhar card, each overall 25 x 31 cm.
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A red leather-bound album, circa 1900 by the star photo Co., Sydney, with the title-page hand lettered and decorated: 'To Miss Vickery from Dr & Mrs W.W. J. O'Reilly. With hearty good wishes. Elouera Pymble 13th November 1900'. The album contains 36 photographs laid down on annotated card pages; the images being mainly of Sydney and surrounding areas. Images 14.5 x 21 cm.
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Charles Henry Kerry (1857-1928) leather-bound album of photographs with ornate presentation inscription 'To the Honorable E.W.O'Sullivan, Minister for works, New South Wales. A reminiscence of a very pleasant trip to Kosciusko - the roof of Australia. Feb. 1902'. With 23 photos attractively annotated, including several from an 1891 Kiandra snow carnival; mainly 15 x 20 cm
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John William Lindt (1845 - 1926), (an early R.A.C.V. Rally to the Hermitage), circa 1905, original large format celluloid negative accompanied by two later prints from the negative, overall 30 x 37.5 cm. Accompanied by a write-up of the scene depicted including the names of the participants pictured in their automobiles.
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William Applegate Gullick (1858-1922) 'Photographs of New South Wales' contains 50 silver gelatin prints of New South Wales c.1910, ornate red leather-bound album with extensive gold embossing incorporating the title 27 x 35 cm
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A small album with annotations indicating that the photographs were taken in 1911 (and earlier) in Balrothery, Ireland, and in Queensland; various sizes. (17 images).
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Government photographer, an ornate red-leather presentation album with gilt embossed title 'New south Wales 1911' with the state coat of arms and floral borders, containing sixty-eight silver gelatin photographic prints, mainly 27 x 35.5 cm and with small overlaid titles or titled in the plate. Images include George Street, Pitt Street, the circular Quay, bridge Street, entrance to Sydney harbour, Surf bathing at Manly, Newport, Jenolan caves, Ploughing at Narromine, Walbundrie station,.....
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Photographer unknown, panoramic photograph of the wharf at Nauru or Pleasant Island, 85 x 300 mm, laid down on contemporary board with printed label beneath; contemporary frame 24 x 39.5 cm.
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William Sykes Baverstock (1893 - 1975) Pictorialist photographer, Christchurch, New Zealand. Group of 24 large-format carbon print and silver gelatin print photographs, circa 1920s - 1930s, with original board mounts, signed and captioned by Baverstock, subjects include, circus, sideshows, landscapes, etc. Provenance: The Joyce Evans collection. The largest 47 x 50.5 cm overall including mount.
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A.K. Spencer 1921 ownership inscription on inside front cover of a small leather-bound album titled 'House Book', containing 16 photographs of 'Draycott', a newly built home at Brighton beach, interiors, exteriors and the owners. Each image 7.5 x 12 cm approx.
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Julian Smith (1873-1947), I.) Connoisseur, II.) leaf music, III.) W.B. McInnes, IV.) Dolores, V.) Heep photogravures, all titled and signed in the lower margins, 42.5 x 34 cm, 52 x 43 cm approximately each overall
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Julian Smith (1873-1947), I.) Dick Swiveller, II.) You called Me dog, III.) Prof. Watson, IV.) the Plot Thickens, V.) Micawber, VI.) the Scout, photogravures, all titled and signed in the lower margins, sheet size 42.5 x 34 cm each
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Postcards, an interesting array of predominantly real photo examples, including Beechworth, Chiltern, Wangaratta, Warrnambool, Frankston, Toolangi, Monbulk, Sydney, South Australia etc, (95 cards)    
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Postcards: Australian Themes, including 'Queensland Aboriginals tree Climbing', 'Bullock team, drawing 12 Tons wool, Queensland', 'Post office, Traralgon' plus novelty cards and other (100)
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A1 - title: the Inhabitants of Possession Island enjoy a fine day,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Sunshine in the stormy Crozet Island group is rare...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A2 - title: peace after Storm,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A charming corner of cobbly beach hemmed in by the rugged bluff of point Cosmos, Possession Island...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A3 - title: a sheltered lee in stormy sub-Antarctic latitudes,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'American bay on the East coast of Possession Island is one of the few havens in the Crozet Group...',9.5 x 25 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A4 - title: a mid-day snack in the field,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Standing are (from left) Mr. J.W.S. Marr, Prof. Harvey Johnson & Dr. W.W. Ingram; sitting, Messrs. M. Moyes, E. Douglas, S.A.C. Campbell, Sir Douglas Mawson, R.A. Falla and H.O. Fletche...
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A5 - title: the Belle of Crozet,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Dr. Ingram of the B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition staff is holding a bonny young albatross...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A6 - title: Classifying the treasures,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...Around the table are, Mr. J.W.S. Marr, Dr. W. Ingram, Sir Douglas Mawson and Prof. Harvey Johnson',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A7 - title: the lonely solitude of Kerguelen,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A birdseye view taken from red dome Peak...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A8 - title: Kergulen's eternal icecap,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Looking across the calm waters of Swain's bay to ice-clad Mt. Ross...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A9 - title: a Sub-Antarctic cabbage Patch,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'This vista...shows an Island slope overgrown with an edible plant known as Kerguelen Cabbage...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A10 - title: nesting in comfort on a Sub Antarctic Island,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...the nest of the Dominican gull is as well protected as a bird's home can be on these wind-swept isles...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A11 - title: the home of Cormorants,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb. 24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'These birds are abundant on all the harbors and inlets of Kerguelen...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A12 - title: the Discovery, at Kerguelen Island,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research ship Discovery bunkers at the South African & Kerguelen Island Coys. Whaling Station...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A13 - title: 'Paddy' poses for a Portrait,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb. 24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Sheathbills, also called 'Paddies', followed with keen curiosity the activities of the scientists...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A14 - title: the Discovery, at Kerguelen Island,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Looking down the Gorge of the Cascades to the B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research ship Discovery...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A15 - title: a cradle of Sea-Elephant life in the remote Crozet Islands,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...During mating season the neighbourhood becomes a vast Sea-Elephant nursery...',13.5 x 25.5 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A16 - title: two scenes which illustrate the life of the giant Petrel,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb. 24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Giant Petrels attain the size of a large pheasant and are the scavengers of the Sub-Antarctic Regions',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A17 - title: the Wanderer's Beacon,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...the sails of the good ship Discovery as she heads south...to the Antarctic Regions',26 x 8.5 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A18 - title: from Rookery for Museum,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A glimpse in the biological laboratory aboard the Discovery...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A19 - title: a densely Populated Sub-Antarctic Colony,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A sheltered beach in the lonely Crozet Islands where sea-elephants herd together...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A20 - title: Monarch of the Harem,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'An angry bull Sea-Elephant preparing to defend his harem...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A21 - title: Exploring Kerguelen Island,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Scientists from the Discovery returning to their launch...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photographs by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A22 - title: Kerguelen the Magnificent,seven individual images, each with the official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Feb.24, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead with details of the image affixed to the rear of image No.1, 'This striking panorama taken from the summit of red dome Peak looks over the emerald isles and meandering waterways of Swai...
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A23 - title: with the Discovery in the Antarctic, January, 1930,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Mar. 25, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Wings of feather and flax - a sub-Antarctic Study...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A24 - title: the 'Bird-Cage' aboard the Discovery,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr.15, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead and details of the image, '...Messrs. Fletcher (left) and Falla are preparing bird specimens for Museum distribution',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A25 - title: penguins that hop like kangaroos,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 15, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A colony of 'Rockhoppers' on a Cliff edge 200 feet above the sea at Heard Island...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A26 - title: a 'Dreamy' scene at Heard Island,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 15, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A family of young sea elephants snoring away peacefully on a knobbly bed...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A27 - title: Explorers entertained in Antarctica,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr.15, 1930' verso,20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A28 - title: home from Antarctic Seas,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 15, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Members of the scientific staff of the B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Research Expedition...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A30 - title: Overhauling the Gear,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr.15, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A familiar scene on the Discovery's decks...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A32 - title: a Tough Problem,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr.15, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The Discovery's chef discloses...a 'Tender' secret tough penguin and sinewy seal steaks',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A33 - title: the Discovery's long Arm,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 15, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Flying-officer Campbell and pilot-officer Douglas standing beside the Gipsy Moth seaplane...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A34 - title: the Calvary erected on the lonely foreshore at port Jeanne D'Arc,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 15, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'In recognition of the benefits that Divine Providence has accorded us...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A35 - title: Explorer's home Aboard the Discovery, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr.15, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...Professor T. Harvey Johnston, Mr. J.W.S. Marr, and Capt. F. Hurley are seen comparing notes',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A36 - title: Weathering out a Gale, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 15, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...the picture shows how penguins on Heard Island make the best of the world's worst weather...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A37 - title: Charting Treacherous Sub-Antarctic Coasts, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr.15, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...the vista looks across the volcanic bluffs of Rogers head to the Discovery...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A38 - title: Solving Secrets of the Antarctic,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr.15, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...Sir Douglas Mawson (left), Dr. Ingram (centre), Mr. J.W.S. Marr (right)',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A39 - title: 'The ice was here, the ice was there, the ice was all around',with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Apr. 28, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The Discovery forcing a laborious passage through the congested icepacks off MacRobertson Land...',12 x 35 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A40 - title: 'Heading south on the lone Trail',with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Apr. 28, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A wake formed by the passage of the Discovery...off Enderby land, Antarctica',34.5 x 12 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A41 - title: in an Antarctic Fairyland with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Apr. 28, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...A dazzling glimpse of Berg and Floe off the coast of Kemp Land...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A42 - title: Cheering the Flag,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Apr. 28, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A scene on the heights overlooking Proclamation Harbor, Enderby Land...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A43 - title: Repelling an air raid, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday Apr. 28, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Two Rockhopper penguins (Heard Island) prepare to meet the attack of a predatory Skua Gull...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A44 - title: the last Outpost, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 29, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...this remarkable iceberg, 200ft. In height, was encountered by the Discovery...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A45 - title: Mrs. 'Gentoo' penguin and Baby,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 29, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...an exclusive portrait at Heard Island',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A46 - title: the Abode of Science on Heard Island, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The tiny hut in which eight scientists of the Mawson Antarctic Expedition dwelt during a prolonged blizzard...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A47 - title: new Discoveries in Antarctica,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 29, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...Proclamation Island...on the summit of which the Union Jack was raised...',11.5 x 34.5 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A48 - title: trailing South,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday Apr. 29, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The wake of the Discovery through typical Brash ice...',34.5 x 12 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A49 - title: the Battlefield of Mists,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The Discovery to drop anchor off the storm-ridden coast of Heard Island...',13 x 36 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A50 - title: into the eye of the midnight Sun,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...The Discovery wending a passage...off the coast of Kemp land, Antarctica...',35.5 x 13 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A51 - title: off on a flight of Exploration, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The Gipsy Moth Seaplane being swung over the side of the Discovery...', 20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A52 - title: Denizens of Heard Island, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A herd of one year old sea-elephants 'Pups'...at atlas cove, Heard Island',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A53 - title: Mid-Summer in MacRobertson land, Antarctica, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The inhabitants...congregated on a rocky outcrop...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A54 - title: boys or Girls'with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'Twin Gentoo penguin chicks...pecking their way out of the shell at Heard Island',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A55 - title: 'And ice, mast high, came floating by as green as emerald',with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The Discovery navigating a precarious course through fields of stranded icebergs off MacRobertson Land',13 x 36 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A56 - title: Heading south through stubborn icefields,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The bows of the Discovery forcing a passage through open pack ice north of Kemp Land...',35 x 13 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition:Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley:Image A57 - title: There's wind in the sky,with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'The Discovery held up in congested pack ice off MacRobertson Land...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A58 - title: I've got my eyes on you, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with the official letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A close-up of a young bull sea elephant...on Heard Island',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A59 - title: where members of the Mawson Expedition were marooned, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...Atlas cove, Heard Island (shown in the picture)...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A60 - title: Investigating Antarctic Depths, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 6, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A typical scene...during the working of a 'Plankton' station...',26 x 20 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A61 - title: an Island looming above the icepacks, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...across icefields to Proclamation Island, Enderby Land...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A62 - title: the World's most beautiful Island, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...looking up the islet studded fjords of the Bras Bossiere...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A63 - title: in a land of blue and silver, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...A charming glimpse...from the heights of Proclamation Island, Enderby Land...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A64 - title: the Unexplored heart of Kerguelen, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A desolate incognita of vast lava flows gouged by the passage of vanished glaciers...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A65 - title: Drifting with the pack, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'A remarkable aerial view...off the coast of MacRobertson Land...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A66 - title: a Glimpse of Ice-littered Antarctic Ocean, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 13, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...while flying at an altitude of 3,000 feet...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A67 - title: a crystal garden in Antarctica, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 13, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, 'An enchanting glimpse of shattered icefloes...',20 x 26 cm.
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The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: image A68 - title: Kerguelen the magnificent, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 13, 1930' verso, together with official printed letterhead, title, and details of the image, '...from an altitude of 5,000 feet...the beautiful watery mazes of Royal sound, Kerguelen Island...',20 x 26 cm.
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