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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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The Queen's South Africa medal, with 4 clasps for orange free state, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and 1902; named to 2072 Tpr: E.C. Donohue. N.S. Wales M.R.
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World War I Princess Mary Christmas 1914 cake tin, 13 cm wide
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1914-15 stars: all named to Australian Servicemen: named to 1187 Pte. A. Dow 17/Bn. A.I.F.; 1203 Pte T. Chapple. 30 Bn. A.I.F.; 1594 Pte. T. Murphy 17/Bn. A.I.F.; 3521 Pte. W. Maher. 2/Bn. A.I.F. And 3465 Pte. J.E. Smith. 6/Bn. A.I.F. (5 medals). 
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-15 star, both named to 2553 Dvr. R. Stanley. D a Col. A.I.F. (2 medals). Reuben Stanley was a driver with the Divisional ammunition column.
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-15 star, both named to 2349 Pte. W.P. Dunn. 26 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). William Patrick Dunn from Fitzroy in Victoria, a private with the 12th Australian Infantry Battalion, was killed in action in France on 24 July 1916.
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Victorian golf Association 1916 War Medals: bronze golf prize medallions (2), both engraved to J. G. Hackett for September 1916 (Mordialloc golf club) and September 1917 (Frankston golf club).
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An attractive group of three embroidered pieces, comprising of a stunning 'Australian Commonwealth military Forces' rising sun, a 1916 18th Battalion 'Souvenir of Egypt', and a 'Anzac for valour Bravo Australia' piece depicting a kangaroo and two medals. Various sizes. (3).
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Two WW1-period flare guns, one by Webley & Scott, the larger 25 cm long
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Webley & Scott World War I period flare gun with broad arrow mark, 25 cm long
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-19 Victory medal and 1914-15 star, both named to 1120 Pte. L. Beggs. 22 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Leonard Beggs was with the 22nd Australian Infantry Battalion. The 22nd Battalion was raised at Broadmeadows north of Melbourne, in early 1915.
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World War I bronze Memorial plaque (death penny): inscribed 'He Died for Freedom and Honour', in the name of 'George Booth', and issued to his next of kin, blank on reverse, 120 cm diameter. Accompanied by original waxed box. Private George Booth, of south Yarra, 52nd Infantry Battalion died of wounds sustained on 17th September 1917. He is buried at the Mont huon military Cemetery at le Treport, France.
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Autograph album. Black leather bound album with numerous hand-written and poems and dedication, plus several attractive illustration
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 2600 Pte. R. Cairns. 28 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Robert Cairns was with the 5th Australian machine gun Battalion.
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 5829 Pte. J.A. Herrington. 23 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). James Arthur Herrington was with the 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion.
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 3337 Pte. T.W. McHENRY. 24 Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Thomas Warren McHENRY was with the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion.
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 2412 Pte. T.M. Walsh. 29 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Thomas Michael Walsh was with the 58th Australian Infantry Battalion.
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Pair to an Australian: 1914-18 British War Medal and 1919 Victory medal, both named to 7346 Pte. A.F. Tighe. 23 - Bn. A.I.F. (2 medals). Alfred Ferdinand Tighe was with the 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion.
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A military bayonet knife in scabbard, early 20th century, 33 cm long
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T.S.S. Waimana ship's bulkhead clock, mounted in timber from the ship and bearing plaque 'T.S.S. Waimana, 1911-1952'. The Waimana was an important transport ship for troops during World War I, and had a colourful history after the war returning soldiers and their families to New Zealand. 33 cm high overall
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A.F.C. (Australian flying Corp) Sopwith camel, series E1059, black and white albumen photograph of a World War I aeroplane, housed in original oak frame, 29 x 36 cm, 40 x 48 cm overall
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Two framed World War I related front pages from the Sydney mail, together with a framed supplement 'The Defence of Villers-Breonnoux', (3 items), the largest 64 x 50 cm overall
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The Victoria Cross for Valour : souvenir dinner menu, 1919, with multiple signatures 'Dinner Offered by Mr. Hugh D. McIntosh to Heros of the A.I.F. On whom his Majesty the King conferred the Victoria Cross for Valour : Hotel Australia : on the night of Armistice day, November 11th, 1919'.
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William 'Rusty' Ruthven, VC (1893 - 1970), large format original photograph by the Allen studio, Collingwood, with plaque affixed to lower mount, 'Lieut. Wm Ruthven 22nd Batt. 6th Brigade, V.C. - presented to the Collingwood Branch, R.S. & S.I.L.A. By Cr Wm Marshall, J.P.', framed & glazed, 105 x 77 cm overall.
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World War I period collection of 34 nursing badges affixed to a silk tri-colour bunting ribbon
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Bowie knife, fine vintage example in leather scabbard, blade stamped 'Solingen Germany', 20th century, 39 cm long
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Three Australian military group photographs, black and white albumen prints each mounted on card, one inscribed 'Victorian Scottish Regiment Assoc. 1921', the largest 20 x 26 cm overall
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Five assorted bayonets and scabbards, including English and German examples, the largest 58 cm long
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A timber box on Integral stand presented to Lt. General Sir John Monash, 1924 a superbly crafted timber box, the removable top with inlaid silver plaque depicting Japanese war Cruiser H.I.J.M.S. 'Ibuki' on top; the inside with another inlaid plaque with engraved inscription 'Presented from vice Admiral Shichigoro Saito to Lt. General Sir John Monash 1924'. 26 x 17 x 10.5 cm.
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A Scottish basket hilt sword, early - mid 20th century, engraved on the blade 'The Albion cloth Company, Edinburgh', 97 cm long
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Alco steam Charging set, 'Firefly' model, Serial no. 57698, 1944, by Arthur Lyon & Co. Ltd, in original metal carry case, 38 cm wide
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'Australian Chivalry' published by the Australian war Memorial [1933], oblong hardcover in original box of issue
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H.M.A.S. Waterhen English Art Deco walnut veneer presentation mantle clock bearing affixed silver plaque 'Presented to Sub-Liut. K.A.M. Grant as a token of esteem and respect from the ship's Company H.M.A.S. Waterhen, Alexandria Auygust 1940', 25 cm high
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H.M.A.S. Parramatta 'Souvenir from Cebu', hand-painted shell, an impressive 26 cm high
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Australian Commonwealth military Forces tinted glass vase, decorated with rising sun motif and a large 'V' for victory, circa 1945, etched initials 'B.S.C.' to reverse, 16 cm high
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The DFC Gvi group of six medals to flying Officer Victor Clarence Grimmett the group consists of the distinguished flying cross / 1939-45 star (with bomber Command clasp) / France & Germany star / Defence medal / War Medal 1939 - 45 / Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. All medals named to 429947 V. C. Grimmett; the DFC dated 1945. 
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Victor Clarence Grimmett's RAAF uniforms including tunics, overcoat, cap, fatigues etc
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A carton containing a quantity of World War I and World War II ephemera. Noted record of service book, Demobilization Procedure book, dog-tags, propaganda leaflets, photographs, unit magazines, AIF forks and spoons, army instruction booklets, Ration cards, etc. Much of interest here.
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War Savings certificates group of £1 and £5 examples from the mid 20th century, (14 items)
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A Napoleonic-style parade sword by John Knubley or Charring cross, with original scabbard, mid 20th century, 100 cm long overall
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Australian naval uniforms, including jackets, trousers, coat and caps
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Masonic medals, badges, Australian silver fobs, sterling silver watch case, coins, miniature photo frame etc, 19th/20th century, (quantity)
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[Royal Australian Air Force] 'Learn - to Earn through the RAAF educational services', colour lithographic poster, dated '1944-45 / 272' in image at lower right, 38 x 26 cm (sight); framed 57 x 43 cm overall.
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Australasian Federal Referendum, July 1899, certificate, decorated with Parliament house and state Premiers, lithograph in colours, framed & glazed, 47 x 62 cm overall  
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Joseph Benedict (Ben) Chifley, Bathurst, Norman Lindsay, Lillie Langtry & the 1910-11 English Rugby Team:Two leather-bound autograph books, with signatures, poems, drawings and paintings collected by L.G. And a. McKenzie, of 'Carstairs', Bathurst, New South Wales, and both started in December 1909.
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'Melbourne 8 hours Committee' two Australian sterling silver and blue enamel brooches, dated 1910 and 1913, the larger 3 cm wide
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Sir George Reid, pen-written 2-page Als on house of Commons library letterhead, to the Librarian, Royal Colonial Institute, requesting assistance in borrowing 'The NSW Hansards for 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899 and 1900'. Reid, having served as Prime Minister between August 1904 and July 1905, is writing while in the position of Australian high Commissioner for the United Kingdom, a position he held between January 1910 and January 1916.
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Sir George Houston Reid (1845 - 1918), Australia's 4th Prime Minister: original pen signature, 'G.H. Reid' with good wishes and dated '9.5.18' (3 months before he died) on a cutting. He was Prime Minister for less than a year, from August 1904 until July 1905.
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W.H. Hughes pen signature on Attorney-General, Commonwealth of Australia letterhead, dated 25th November, 1940. The letter refers to an 'Offer of service' to be referred to the Minister for air. Billy Hughes, Prime Minister between 1915 - 1923, was Attorney-General for four periods, including March 1939 - October 1941.
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J. McEWAN pen signature on Minister for air letterhead, dated at Canberra, 3rd December, 1940. The letter, addressed to Billy Hughes, regards an applicant for a teaching position with the RAAF. Sir John McEwan was Australia's 18th Prime Minister, briefly serving in that role between December 1967 and January 1968, following the disappearance of Prime Minister Harold Holt. 
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Sir Edmund Barton limited edition 621/1200, Bendigo Pottery flask, 18 cm high
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Caroline Chisholm (1808 - 1877), full original pen signature on 10th October 1866 4-page Als, headed 15 Brookland Road, Stoney Croft, Liverpool, and address to a Mr. Childers.  She is seeking his support in having some of her 'Progressive' writings published, '....for those who are against Reform will not read anything in its favor....'
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Henry Parkes (Bathurst, Aug. 24. 1872) pen signature and date to an early page of Vol.1 'History of the Jews' by H.H. Milman; accompanied by the unsigned Vols. 2 and 3.
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Nellie Melba (1861 - 1931) undated hand-written folded Als on 'M' monogrammed lettersheet, written in French and explaining her inability to accept an invitation; signed 'Melba'.
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'C. Kingsford Smith / Southern Cross' fine original pen signature together with the name of Smithy's famous aeroplane, on a piece, overall 7.5 x 11 cm.
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Sir Charles Kingsford Smith (1897 - 1935): a group of photographs (including one signed) and an envelope carried aboard the 'Southern Cross' on the April 1931 flight from Australia to England - signed by Kingsford Smith and his co-pilot G.U. 'Scotty' Allan. (6 items, 2 signed).
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Australian artists: various signed letters, photos, catalogues & brochures, including. Hans Heysen one page letter dated July 1959; a Louis Kahan signed etching plus extra signature on piece; a John Percival signed letter dated June 1985; a David Boyd signed card ,1984; a Karl Duldig signed card; a William Ricketts signed brochure; a Judy Cassab signed letter, June 1972; a Robert Dickerson signed letter; a Max Middleton signed letter, May 1972; a Desiderius Orban signed letter, September 1969; (14).
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Kenneth Slessor (1901 - 1971), personalized hand-written Als dated January 3, 1971 to Alex Sheppard (bookseller and publisher), thanking him for sending a copy of a book by Australian poet, Jill Hellyer, one of the founding members of the Australian Society of Authors.
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Frederick de Wit (1629 - 1706), 'Magnum Mare del Zur cum Insula California', copper engraving, with hand-colouring, 50 x 60 cm; framed 77 x 89 cm overall. From: Orbis Maritimus ofte Zee atlas. Amsterdam, c. 1680.
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Vincenzo Coronelli (1650 - 1718), Het Niew Hollandt. Nuova Guinea, published Venice, [1697], copper plate engraved globe gore of the Dutch discoveries in the spice Islands, Papua New Guinea and Australia from the northwest cape to the Gulf of Carpentaria,  map size 23 x 29 cm, with Italian text below and on verso of map, overall sheet size 40 x 30 cm; framed 69 x 59 cm.
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Pierre van Der Aa (1659 - 1733), 'Scheeps-Togt door Ferdinand Magellaan uit Kastilien gedaan na R. De laPlata en van daar door zyn Ontdekte Straat tot aan de Moluccas', copper-plate engraving, Leiden, circa 1706, 22.5 x 34 cm; framed 45 x 55.5 cm overall.
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Matthaus Seutter (1678-1757), 'Diversi Globi Terr-Aquei Statione Variante Et Visu Intercedente Per Coluros Tropicorum, Per Ambos Polos Et Partciul Sphaerae Zenith in Planum Delineati Orthographici Prospectus', [Augsburg, circa 1730], hand coloured copper engraving, sheet size 57 x 66 cm.
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Francois Valentijn (1666 - 1727), Anthony van Diemens land, copper plate engraving, 1726, depicting the scene described in Abel Tasman's journal on 25th November 1642, image 13 x 17 cm; whole page 34 x 21 cm.
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Pierre van Der Aa (1659 - 1733), 'Der Hollanderen Eerste Scheepstogt na Oost-Indien, onder den Hr. Cornelis Houtman Gedaan in't Iaar 1595' copper plate engraving, Leiden,1729, 23 x 29 cm; framed 45 x 55.5 cm overall. The coast of Western Australia, as explored by Hartog, is well represented.
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Emanuel Bowen (1693 - 1767). 'A complete map of the Southern Continent survey'd by Capt. Abel Tasman & depicted by order of the East India Company in Holland in the Stadt house at Amsterdam', copper plate engraving; London, circa 1744, with hand colouring, 38 x 48.5 cm; framed 70 x 85 cm overall.
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Bellin set a very high standard of workmanship and accuracy, cementing France's leading role in European cartography and geography during this period. Many of his maps were copied by other mapmakers
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New Zealand : James cook: 'Carte de la N.le Zelande visitee en 1769 et 1770 par le Lieutenant J. Cook Commandant de l'Endeavour vaißeau de la Majeste' James cook published Paris, 1774; engraved by Robert Benard. 49 x 38 cm.
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Antonio Zatta (1757 - 1797), 'Nuove Scoperte Fatte nel 1765, 67, e 69 nel Mare del Sud', Venice, 1776, hand coloured copper plate engraving, 30 x 41 cm; framed 49.5 x 59 cm overall. A very early representation of the discoveries made by cook, Wallis, Byron and Cartaret. The charting of the East coast of Australia and New Zealand is shown in detail, based on Cook's map of the region, the 'Chart of part of the south Seas'.
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Captain Tobias Furneaux (1735 - 1781), sketch of van Diemen land, Explored by Capt'n Furneaux, in March 1773., [William Strahan & Thomas Cadell, London, 1777], copper engraving showing the track of Furneaux's ship 'Adventure', image 23 x 15 cm; framed 42 x 34.5 cm overall. The earliest British map of van Diemen's land from Cook's 'A voyage towards te south pole, and round the world, performed in his Majesty's ships the Resolution and adventure, in the Years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775.'
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Alexander Hogg, chart of van Diemen's land, [London, circa 1784), engraved by T. Bowen for 'A new Accurate...and complete history of a voyage round the World...', attractively hand coloured, image 22 x 34 cm; framed 40 x 52 cm overall.
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Henry Roberts (1756 - 1796), 'Plan of adventure bay on van Diemen's Land...' and 'View of the south side of adventure Bay.', copper plate engravings on a single sheet; some hand colouring, from cook & King: 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean, for making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. Performed under the Direction of Captains cook, Clerke and Gore.....', c.1784, 20.5 x 25 cm; framed 54 x 43 cm overall.
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[World Map], 'Mappe Monde ou carte Reduite Des Parties Connues du globe Pour servir au voyage de La Perouse '. 1785, 85, 87 et 88.', copper plate engraving, 1790, 59 x 93 cm; framed 88 x 121 cm overall.
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[Islands of the East china Sea] a fine copper engraved chart with inserts of the Islands of Quelpaert, Hoapinsu, Dagelet, Botol & Kumi. From La Perouse's Atlas du voyage de La Perouse. Published by G.G & J. Robinson in London in 1798, 36.5 x 25 cm; framed 58 x 46 cm overall.
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Isidoro de Antillon (1778 - 1814) 'El grande Oceano desde el paralelo 64, de latit Septentrional, hasta el 57, de latitud Austral, Para el Curso de Geografia de Don Ysidoro Antillon, de orden de S.M., Ano 1801', copper plate engraving, Madrid, 1801; with some hand colouring, 45 x 57.5 cm; framed 64 x 76 cm overall.
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Aaron Arrowsmith & Samuel Lewis, New Holland, circa 1804, hand coloured copper plate engraving, image 20.5 x 25 cm; framed 37 x 42 cm overall.
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Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet (1779 - 1842), 'Plan de L'ile Maria' and 'Plan de l'Ile King' together on one sheet, circa 1811, copper engravings with hand colouring, 65 x 43 cm 0verall.
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Matthew Flinders (1774 - 1814), Timor and some neighbouring Islands: by M. Flinders, Commr. Of H.M.S. Investigator 1803., copper engraving with attractive hand colouring, 48 x 63 cm (image); framed 68 x 85 cm (overall). From Flinders' a voyage to Terra Australis, the first edition in elephant folio format.
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Matthew Flinders (1774 - 1814), chart of Terra Australis: by M. Flinders, 1798-9, south coast, sheet VI, (with inset of approaches to Hobart town), copper engraving, 1814, 66 x 46 cm (image); framed88 x 67 cm (overall). From Flinders' a voyage to Terra Australis, the first edition in elephant folio format.
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Matthew Flinders (1774 - 1814), chart of Terra Australis: by M. Flinders, Comm'r of H.M. Sloop Investigator, 1802 -3., north coast, sheet II. (Gulf of Carpentaria and surrounding islands) copper engraving, 1814, 95 x 70 cm (image); framed 117 x 91 cm (overall). From Flinders' a voyage to Terra Australis, the first edition in elephant folio format.
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'Australien Nach Mercators Projection, 1816' by C. G. Reichard, antique hand coloured map, framed and glazed, 48 x 53 cm overall
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Sidney hall, Pacific Ocean, published by Longman, Rees, et al, 1828, hand coloured outlines, 43 x 53 cm; framed (67 x 74.5 cm).
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Various 19th century maps of Australia; all different, mixed condition and sizes. (9).
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Romuald George Mesnard; Thierry Brothers & Leon Jean Baptiste Sabatier (lithoghraphers), Vue de Sydney et de l'entree de la riviere de Paramatta (panorama in two sections), tinted lithographs, each appox. 17 x 42 cm; framed together, 41 x 114 cm.
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John Arrowsmith (1790 - 1873), 'Eastern portion of Australia', engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, inset maps of Tasmania and the Torres Straits, 69 x 55 cm sheet size.
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John Arrowsmith (1790 - 1873), 'Australia from Surveys made by order of the British Government combined with those of  D'Entrecasteaux, Baudin, Freycinet &c, &c', [London, 1842], engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, the Western Australia and South Australia sheet, 69 x 55 cm sheet size.
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John Arrowsmith [1790-1873] 'Sketch Shewing the squatting Districts in New South Wales. 1844.' hand coloured, 42 x 37.5 cm; map with details of the number of stations, free population, horses, cattle and sheep in each district.
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W. & A.K. Johnston 'Van Diemen's land or Tasmania : lithographed Edition' highly detailed hand coloured map, circa 1846
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John Tallis (1817 - 1876), 'Part of South Australia' and 'Victoria or Port Phillip', steel engravings, 1851, 34 x 26 cm and 26 x 34 cm; both framed, (2).
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[The gold Regions] William Hughes (1817 - 1876), Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, steel engraving,  published by a. & C. Black, Edinburgh, 1853, 28.5 x 39 cm. With a key lower right headed 'Gold Deposits'. Also, a map titled 'The British Islands and the north Sea' by Edward Weller. (2 maps).
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'Victoria or Port Phillip' hand coloured lithograph map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin, with vignettes of Aboriginals, kangaroos, Melbourne etc., 27 x 35 cm, 39 x 46 cm overall
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A group of 18 assorted Australian maps, 19th & 20th century.
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John Pinkerton [1758 - 1826], Southern Hemisphere, from 'Pinkerton's modern Atlas' [1812], contemporary hand colouring, 56 x 56 cm. An interesting and highly detailed map of the Southern Hemisphere extending to the equator with the regions shown including substantial detail, including attention to topographic details in the mountain regions and illustrating the total lack of knowledge of Antarctica.
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Higinbotham & Robinson, 'Map of port Jackson, &c. 1893.' gilt lettering to the front cover of a small leather folder containing three colour lithographed charts, all sectioned and laid-down on linen: 1: port Jackson & middle harbour also Parramatta & Lane cove Rivers; above which is a panoramic view of Sydney and port Jackson from north Shore looking Southward. 2: County of Cumberland. 3: a chart illustrating storm signals, general signals, mail steamer & other Companies or house flags.....
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Group of four Bartholomew maps from the 1896 edition of 'The Australian HandbooK' published by Gordon & Gotch: 'South Australia', 'Tasmania', 'Victoria' & 'Western Australia', all individually framed and all 37 x 42.5 cm overall. (4 items).
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Ten assorted antique mounted maps. Mostly Australian, some with lithograph vignettes, 19th century. The largest (including mound) 49 x 39 cm overall
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Melbourne & Suburbs canvas roll map, by Sands & McDOUGALL, 20th century, 95 x 75 cm
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Cook's Voyage, selection of engraved plates of tribal figures and scenes from New Zealand, Tahiti, etc. (plus some others). 14 items total, 18th century. The largest sheet size 23 x 37 cm
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John Webber (1751-1793), 'A man of van Diemen's land. A woman & child of van Diemen's Land', engraving from 'Cook's Voyages' circa 1784. 24 x 39 cm, 34 x 48 cm overall
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'Tete D'UN Guerrier de La Nouvelle Zelande' French 18th century engraving from Cook's voyages. Plate 12. Sheet size 26 x 21 cm
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Arthur Phillip, 'The voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany bay with an account of the Establishment of the Colonies of port Jackson & Norfolk Island......', [London : John Stockdale, 1789], half calf and marbled paper covers and endpapers;  gilt title with five raised bands to spine;  with engraved frontispiece of Arthur Phillip, title vignette, and 39 (of the 55 called for) copper engraved plates and fold-out maps.
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Francesco Bartolozzi, R.A. (1727-1815) engraver, Robert Smirke, R.A . (1753-1845) (after), 'The Cession of the Distrcit of Matavai in the Island of Otaheite to Captain James Wilson for the use of the Missionaries... In the ship Duff', published by Will'm Jeffryes & Co., 1803, copper engraving with delicate hand-colouring, 58 x 76 cm, 91 x 108 cm overall
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