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Historical Documents — Printed & Written Material

Lots 769—864 Found 934

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Convicts & Governor Philip: the London Chronicle, December 22-24 & 24-26, 1789: the first edition carries a report regarding…
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World War I and Royal Interest Collection of ' The Illustrated London News' vintage magazines and journal of English Royal…
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Convict Document: 1850 form filled out by Govenor of Prison ('York' Hulk) for convict William Andrews, convicted in 1847 for 15…
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A small painting of music notes on vellum in an illuminated manuscript style, possibly 18th century
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A handwritten vellum indenture, English, 17th century, dated April 1622, 40 x 50 cm
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A map of Endeavour river and Botany Bay; James Cook, circa 1774; the uncoloured maps of Endeavour river and Botany Bay, from…
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World War II Period archive of John Stark Artillery A.I.F; noted 'American shore fire control code', camp news flash, hand…
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Hugh Mahon ministerial appointment. Official certificate with Commonwealth seal and signed by Wm. Hughes, dated 27th of October…
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An antique rose medallion pitcher, second half 19th century, the octagonal baluster pitcher with a scalloped rim and moulded…
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'Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island' by John Hunter (Adelaide, Libraries Board of South Australia 1968).…
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[Australian Exploration] 5 facsimile Editions including, Davis, J. Tracks of McKinlay and party Across Australia, FOSLOSA, 1996…
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'Narrative of the Mutiny of the Bounty on a Voyage to the South Seas' by Lieut.W.Bligh, Commander, published by Nathaniel Cooke…
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'Brett's Historical Series: Early History of New Zealand', by R.A.A. Sherrin and J.H. Wallace, Thomson W. Leys (Ed.), pub.…
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1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris: Gonse & De Lostalot: 'Exposition Universelle De 1889 - Les Beaux-Arts Et Les Arts…
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H. Mortimer Franklyn (1848 - 1900) A Glance at Australia in 1880 : or, Food from the South: (Melbourne, The Victorian Review…
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1850s - 1890s accumulation of commercial letters, receipts, Bank of New South Wales sight notes, and legal documents, mostly…
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Wantrup, Jonathan Australian Rare Books, 1788- 1900. [Hordern House, Sydney, 1987] Octavo, tipped-in frontispiece and numerous…
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Alfred Hospital certificate 'Alfred Hospital, Founded 1867, Melbourne, 30th January, 1929, The Managers Have Elected George…
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Plan For A New Colony, A proposal for Empire settlement on a large scale in the Kimberly Division of Western Australia, by Sir…
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1915 colour lithographic certificate, Presented to, Pte. W.A. Dartnell, by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens, of the City of…
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1879 Sydney International Exhibition Certificate of Award, 'J. Partridge, Sydney, New South Wales, Ovens and Japanned Ware.…
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Slim mirror back illuminated display cabinet with glass shelves, 62 cm wide, 31 cm deep, 194 cm high
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A framed World War I, South Australian, Illuminated Memorial document: Bowden Ward '1914-1918, in Honour of the Lads of Bowden…
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1869 Queensland Land Purchase documents (4), each signed by Samuel Blackall (1809-71, 2nd Governor of Qld)
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Colony of Victoria Miner's Rights certificate,
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1931 Australian Natives Association, chromo-lithographed Ex-President's Certificate (Footscray Branch No.65), window mounted,…
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Antique framed Indenture circa 1758
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Ephemera related to Charles Godfrey Boden, who emigrated to Australia in mid 1800s, includes 1890s-1920 photographs (44);…
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'Narrative of the Expedition of the Australian Squadron to New Guinea ' by Commodore Erskine (Bathurst, 1984), facsimile…
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Documents, Transportation, etc: 1720 British Act of Parlt. 'An Act for the further Preventing Robbery, Burglary, and other…
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'Matthew Flinders, narrative of His Voyage in the Schooner Francis: 1798', by Geoffrey Rawson with engravings by John Buckland…
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The Cholera Scare: 5 September 1890 mss letter to his son from W.G.Browne in which he expresses the hope that 'the Cholera…
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George III indenture circa 1780s on vellum, approx 57 cm high. 85 cm wide
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Early NSW ‘Master of a harbour and river Steamer' Certificate, dated 1926. 24.5 x 30 cm
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Military: 'Town of Kew' World War I Roll of Honour certificate - very colourful and attractive; plus 1893 watercolour of a…
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The Parliament of the Commonwealth invitation Request to the Hon. A.T. Kerr M.L.C and Lady for the Opening of Parliament 9th…
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A collection of original South Australian government papers 1842-1851, comprising the following Acts and Ordinances: 1842: 12,4…
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A good and varied collection of vellum indentures and associated documents, Variously dated from 1807 to 1914, pertaining to…
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An antique Inside-Painted glass snuff bottle, the cushion profile bottle depicting figural narrative scenes in landscape…
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Four various Colonial documents. A tracing from an 1868 report, township reserve on Clyde river; manuscript map, Bells line of…
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16 various Colonial documents. Renewal receipt, 1897 the Australian Mutual fire Insurance; private letter, sealed and stamped…
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Australian Colonial documents, including Newton & Lamb auction catalogue 28th October 1890, Richardson and Wrench Auctioneers…
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1896 YMCA Sydney Illuminated certificate of Appreciation. Issued to Mr and Mrs H S Thompson upon their retirement to Newcastle.…
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Books (3), history of Australian Army uniforms. 'Australian Military Uniforms (1800-1982),' Monty Wedd (1982), kangaroo press;…
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The Morton coat of arms presentation document, with red seal and petitioned 1963, in red leather folio. Folio dimensions 34 x…
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An indenture, signed and dated 30st August 1667 between Thomas Allyn to W. Allyn, manuscript on vellum. 27.5 x 60.5 cm
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An indenture, signed and dated 25 November 1808 between John Morant and Thomas Loggen, manuscript on vellum. 52 x 65 cm
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Literature: Library of mostly 1950s hardbound titles incl. 'Brightly Fades 'The Don' by Jack Fingleton, 'End of an Innings' by…
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The News Letter of Australasia or Narrative of Events, A Letter to send to Friends. No. VIII - February 1857' front sheet,…
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Australian cricketers: Biographies/Autobiographies: selection of titles, a few signed, majority hardbound including 'My world…
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James Haynes of Launceston six months conviction for unlawfully obtaining a pair of boots, Police Office document, 20th July,…
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Hotham, Lieutenant-Governor Sir Charles, and James Tarleton. Copies of correspondence respecting American Citizens who were…
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Robert Cleveley (1747 - 1809), View of a Hut in New South Wales, engraved by T. Medland, Published by J. Stockdale, 1789, in…
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Certificates of Appreciation: comprising 1899 hand drawn & coloured on behalf of residents of Wamboota and surrounding…
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Legal documents: a collection of 1880s - 1900s framed & glazed indentures and conveyances, mainly English; all with appropriate…
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Two antique framed indenture documents, the larger 46 x 57 cm overall
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English Legal documents on vellum: 1711 - 1876 collection of signed and sealed indentures, releases, leases, mortgages, and…
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F. Algar 'A Handbook to the Colony of SA' London 1858 First Edition, with the Adelaide facsimile of 1980
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Map van Diemens Island and Western Australia mid 19th century containing the Settlements of the swan river Colony and King…
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A framed award certificate 'Agricultural Society of NSW, Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition, Sydney 1877'. 44 x 29 cm.
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Large illuminated counter top showcase with hinged door, 78 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 96 cm high
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A West Australian document, pertaining to Corp. R.T. Shekleton public meeting discharge from Town of Collie and District 19th…
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Tasmanian Land Grant, signed fox young, to Charles Wright in the Township of Bridgewater
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Early New South Wales Hunter Region Land Grant Site Document, signed by Governor Gipps dated 30th June 1845 relating to land…
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Colonial Proclamation from James Farnell, NSW Minister for Lands Appointing Charles Oliver Esq as Inspector of Crown Lands,…
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Early Sydney Land Grant Site Documents, signed by Governer Denison date 11th March 1858 relating to land at 'Manly Cove - Near…
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$18th century Isle of Wight manorial document, circa 1716, relating to land entitlements
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An 18th century three page Indenture on parchment dated 1777, approx 60 cm by 70 cm
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Antique illuminated manuscript, presented to James Reid by the council of the Shire of mount Alexander, signed by the President…
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Castlemaine: 1861 & 1864 Conveyances on vellum, for the purchase and sale of land at Castlemaine. (2 items)
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Italian illuminated corner cabinet 72 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 219 cm high
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An interesting Allies for Liberty & Justice, Australian presentation certificate of appreciation with the Shire of Cambewarra…
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Australian pre-decimal & other stamps including Australian colony & George V
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'Proceedings of the Parliament of South Australia' Special Session 1875, documents and folding maps
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Thomas Medwin, 'Journal of the Conversations of Lord Byron' 1824 first edition. Half leather with leather titling piece on front
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John Dunmore Lang. by J D Lang Chiefly autobiographical 1799 to 1878. Cleric, Writer, Traveller, Statesman. Pioneer of…
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'Narrative of the Expedition of the Australian Squadron to New Guinea ' by Commodore Erskine (Bathurst, 1984), facsimile…
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Convict Document: 1893 Department of Prisons document for Frances Schomberg with photograph, description & offence (Causing the…
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Australian Natives Association' Ex-President's Certificate, early 20th century, presented to Edwin Josiah Amos,…
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A World War I Australian Imperial Forces discharge certificate, to James Hill 11/3/17, together with assorted military badges,…
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Papers on Native Tenure 1861', a private folio binding, c.1888 of New Zealand Government despatches including 'The Taranaki…
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Land Grant, Surveyor's hand drawn plan of F J Knight's 50 acres grant near Bondi. Parish of Alexandria County of Cumberland.…
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A narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay, signed by Adrian Feint and Percy Gordon green no 173/500, 1938
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A Deed to the Grant of the Exclusive right of Burial in the Districts of Wallsend, Willinton Quay & Willington, Northumberland,…
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A framed indenture on vellum
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August 25th, 1852 Australian Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company share certificate issued to Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Mitchell…
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Miner's right Colony of Victoria five shilling issue circa 1890, unused, 14.5 x 22 cm
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Shewan & Co. Hong Kong, Canton & Kobe: 14th September 1893 'Hongkong Market Letter'2-page printed document sent to their…
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Emanuel Bowan 18th circa 'Essex' map circa 1777. later colouring. An Accurate Map, of the COUNTY of, ESSEX, Divided into…
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Leather bound journal L&W Railway, 1870's, 1920's
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'The Journal of Post Captain Nicolas Baudin' translated from the French by Christine Cornell (Adelaide, Libraries Board of…
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Early Tasmanian hand written Documents relating to James Maclanachan of 'Ballochmyle' 1828-1846 (73 items)
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1901 Federation: Souvenir Invitation, 'In Celebration of the Opening, Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia/ to Meet…
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Tasmania: 1856-86 letters to a Tasmanian merchant ordering alcohol and other goods, from various small towns throughout…
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Early Tasmanian Documents relating to James Maclanachan of 'Ballochmyle', official printed papers, 20 items, 1864-1876
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Geoffrey C Ingleton, (1908-1998), Royal Australian historical Society, Sydney Cove, August 1788, etching ed. Artist's proof 'D,…