*** | A very early and rare map of Perth Waters Swan Rivers 1829 chart of Swan and Canning Rivers on the west coast of Australia. Published 15 January 1829 by J. Cross of London. Map consisting of cards adhered to fabric backing, framed engraving and hand… | *** | |
*** | A rare and important Western Australian document with chart of the Swan River, 1829, ordered to be printed by the house of Commons, 13 May 1829 it includes copies of correspondence of the Colonial department with various parties interested in forming a… | *** | |
*** | Australind, WA 1840. An important West Australian Company document pertaining to the Settlement of Australind, the purchaser being William Storrs Fry original Town Land Order No. 230, signed and dated by the Directors of the 'Western Australian Company'… | *** | |
*** | A collection of West Australian photographic glass lantern slides c.1898 - c.1910. The collection comprises of 27 photographic (8.2 x 8.2 cm) images on glass lantern slides, including some possibly unpublished images. The collection includes 12 Kalgoorlie… | *** | |
*** | A rare and large Format Daguerreotype, a positive photographic image on metal support,-1860's, 18 cm x 23 cm in original fitted case, subject unknown, possibly one of Thomas Hester's, four Sons | *** | |
*** | A rare West Australian Colonial document & framed stamps. a framed inwards mail addressed to Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Henderson, K.C.B., the Governor of. The convict Establishment, Western Australia, addressed from Somerset England, March 19th 1856, with… | *** | |
*** | A Shaw Brothers Perth, topographical panoramic detailed View of Esperance WA late 19th century. Set of four joined silver gelatine prints showing a detailed Town view of Esperance WA signed L/L 'Shaw Bros Photographers' 14.8 x 79 cm (image size) 22 x 85… | *** | |
*** | Western Australian Interest: early Perth silver Gelatin Topographical photographs c.1885 - 1906 a collection of 6 silver gelatin prints pertaining to Perth Ironmonger Merchant Levi green the photographs date from c.1885... All miners Requisites to 1906… | *** | |
*** | The Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia. Memorandum document, pertaining to the laying of the Foundation stone, with original signatures, dated the 24th July 1901. 7 x 22 cm. Note: original signatures include, the Duke of Cornwall and York (the… | *** | |
*** | Map, Henricus Hondios 1597-1651, 'Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica AC Hydrographica Tabula' hand coloured engraving, first published Jan Jansson, Amsterdam 1630. 38.5 cm x 54.5 cm (plate) | *** | |
*** | A collection of West Australian 'Mortlock Brothers' silver gelatin prints and printed ephemera. The Mortlock Brothers Perth, established 1896. A unique collection of 14 early West Australian silver gelatin prints, the majority pertaining to the Mortlock… | *** | |
*** | Twentieth century Impressions of Australia, a book, 'Twentieth century Impressions of Western Australia' published P.W.H. Thiel & Co, Perth, WA, 1901. First edition. 800p, numerous folding panoramas and half-tone illustrations, of particular interest are… | *** | |
*** | A West Australian document. George Thomas Smart Esq., the Laverton Prospectors Sandalwooders Association, watercolour and calligraphy, with small watercolour vignettes, signed with various signatures, dated Oct.0th 1929. W.A. Centenary. 5 x 32.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Charles Edwin Woodrow bean (C.E.W. Bean) 1879 - 1968. The story of Anzac; 12 volumes with original covers 'From the outbreak of war to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli campaign, May 4, 1915', with 111 maps and 56 illustrations Ninth edition,… | *** | |
*** | i) 1840 West Australian Colonial autographed document a rare West Australian colonial settlement, extract of Marriage certificate, 'Henry Robert Strickland of Perth, Bachelor & Mary Anne Hokin of Perth, Spinster, were married at Perth..24th December 1840… | *** | |
*** | Map original early French map of south West Australia depicts, Rottnest, swan river, Pt. Leeuwin etc.. A fairly rare copper plate engraving. Shows the voyages of the French vessels, Resecherche and Esperance in 1792 to 1793. Published as plate number 11… | *** | |
*** | The Cyclopedia of Western Australia (illustrated) an historical and Commercial Review, Descriptive and Biographical Facts, pictures and illustrations, an Epitome of progress 1913. In two volumes, spines in black leather and gilt lettering. The pages are… | *** | |
*** | Poetical Reminiscences of Western Australia, by Mrs. Margaretta Dore, published by subscription Perth 1897, with dedication to Sir John and Lady Forrest, and copy presented to Queen Victoria on her diamond Jubilee Reign 1897, this copy belonging to Miss E… | *** | |
*** | A book, Captain Cook's voyages round the world, containing the Whole of his Discoveries, with Memoirs of his life and Particulars of his Unfortunate death a rebound example, Published by J Robins & Co. Albion press, ivy Lane, Paternoster row, London.… | *** | |
*** | Law books: the Statutes of Western Australia 1832 - 1895 three volumes plus Index with original bindings. Inscribed 'Edited by John Charles Horsey James, of the inner temple, Barrister-At-Law, Commissioner of Land Titles for Western Australia, by… | *** | |
*** | An extensive collection Australian issue Phantom, Comics by Frew, eight boxes, over 700 comics (approximately), some early issues, issue numbers from 461-1500's, some doubles, ex shop stock with protective sleeves | *** | |
*** | Cyclopedia of Western Australia, 1912, in two volumes, illustrated, edited by J. S. Battye | *** | |
*** | 3 silk Maps. These maps were issued to Z special Unit for use behind Japanese lines Whilst many silk maps were used during World War II, these ones were unique to Z special Unit in that they were passed on to Jack by fellow Z man Jack Bickford | *** | |
*** | Norman Lindsay, watercolours 1897 - 1969 by Lin Bloomfield (the Deluxe edition) numbered 388 / 550 signed by the author includes a colour photograph of a watercolour, (fitted to be removable for framing) | *** | |
*** | (i) Norman Lindsay, the complete Etchings by Lin Bloomfield (the Deluxe Version) numbered 40 / 550 signed by the author and Helen Glad (ii), the Artist a Norman Lindsay Facsimile etching 40 / 550 issued with the deluxe version of the book and fitted in… | *** | |
*** | The complete Etchings of Norman Lindsay by Lin Bloomfield Deluxe edition with facsimile etching included (unframed, intact within book) book and facsimile etching numbered 394 / 550 | *** | |
*** | A rare 'The Kelly Gang' postcard, c1910 Regal postcard Co. Sydney, taken from an original photograph c1890's, rare, only a very few known examples exist. Length 14 cm. Width 9 cm | *** | |
*** | Sir Richard F. Burton: the book of the Thousand Nights and a night, 12 volumes with fitted case, each volume having gilt embossed cover printed by the Kamashastra Society, for private subscribers only Published 1897 H.S. Nichols Ltd. London case height 21… | *** | |
*** | A collection of 15 May Gibbs postcards various subjects including Gumnut babies three framed and twelve loose cards 9 x 14 cm (frames 16 x 21 cm) with ephemera: two May Gibbs exhibition catalogues Provenance: Josef Lebovic gallery 1982 | *** | |
*** | Map: plan des Iles Louis-Napoleon et de la riviere. Des Cygnes (swan river) Freycinet, Louis Claude. Published Paris 1807 / 1811. Charting undertaken on the W.A. Coast 1801 - 1803. 16.8 x 21 cm | *** | |
*** | Two silver gelatin prints: Sir John and Lady Margaret Elvire Forrest bearing ink signatures and impressed photography, Studio seal, 'Vandyke Melbourne' with Studio label, verso on later frames, 34 x 26.5 cm note: Sir John Forrest GcmG (1847-1918) was an… | *** | |
*** | Book: Australia's fighting Sons of the Empire, rare West Australian Version portraits and Biographies of Australians in the great war. Published Palmer & Ashworth, St. Georges Terrace Perth. | *** | |
*** | The official history of Australia in the war of 1914 - 1918 complete in 12 volumes. Comprising Vols 1 & 2 the story of Anzac, Vol 3 the AIF in France 1916, Vol 4 the AIF in France 1917, Vols 5 & 6 the AIF in France 1918 by C.E.W. Bean, Vol 7 the Sinai and… | *** | |
*** | A voyage to Terra Australis in two volumes with an atlas facsimile edition by Matthew Flinders the discovery of his Majesty's ship the 'Investigator' and shipwreck of the porpoise in presentation box. Brand new condition. Every page of the original pages… | *** | |
*** | Map De L'Isle, Philippe Bauche, map of African Continent 1781, Paris note with Trowbridge gallery Perth certificate verso 52 x 67.8 cm, Oriental | *** | |
*** | Two silver gelatin prints: Sir John and Lady Margaret Elvire Forrest. Bearing ink signatures and impressed photography, Studio seal, 'Vandyke Melbourne' with studio label, verso on later frames, 34 x 26.5 cm. Note: Sir John Forrest GCMG (1847-1918) was an… | *** | |
*** | Two silver Gelatin prints depicting Indian Nobility. Provenance: The Nizam of Hyderabad, Gregsons 1996, (most likely, 19th century family members), 25 x 17 cm & 38 x 30 cm | *** | |
*** | i) timber Logging Jarrahdale silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), ii) Yundamindra Mine, near Leonora silver gelatin print by W.J. Gardiner c.1880. 12.5 x 19 cm (image size), iii) Views of Perth, W.A. Silver gelatin… | *** | |
*** | Map: Western Australia and van-Diemen's Island a map of Western Australia containing the settlements of swan river and King George sound from recent surveys sent to the Colonial office. The other section of the map depicting van-Diemen Island, published… | *** | |
*** | A circa 1900 London made stereoscope, plus a substantial collection of labelled stereoscope photo cards, (approximately 60 cards.) published by the 'Fine Art photographers Publishing Co, London'. Images include Continental scenes, ladies, London, USA etc.… | *** | |
*** | 'The Mammals of Australia' book. John Gould incorporating 3 original volumes, with modern notes by Joan Dixon. Published: 1983, Macmillan. Full page colour illustrations. 7 x 27 cm | *** | |
*** | An early four part map, dated 1610, printed by: John Speede, of 'Popes Heade Alley', with hand colouring, depicts various islands off the British coast 39 x 51 cm | *** | |
*** | After Emanuel Bowen: a New and Accurate Chart of the World, hand coloured framed map bearing date 1744 upper right 36 x 44 cm (image) | *** | |
*** | Book: History of West Australia 1897 a narrative of her past, together with Biographies of her Leading Men. Compiled by W. B. Kimberley. Published by F.W. Niven & Co., Printers and Publishers, Melbourne and Ballarat (VIC). Inscribed inner page in ink: 'E.… | *** | |
*** | A Coca-Cola 'Refreshing' advertising poster, c.1949; colour lithograph, linen backed. 50 x 91.2 cm. Provenance: Joseph Lebovic gallery 1999 | *** | |
*** | A framed World War I Illuminated presentation scroll Presented to Clive Elliot from the town of Dandenong on his first departure to the first World War with original signatures note: These scrolls were seldom issued 44 x 32 cm. (image size) | *** | |
*** | A boxed, English sextant, 20th century. Made by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, London. Serial number 13591. With Danish 'Certificate of Operation', dated 1971, plus Sotheby's label, 1 May 1994, lot 376. | *** | |
*** | Two silver Gelatin prints: Busselton and south West WA, by C. R. Scanlan (1871-1951) late 19th century i) Ship Tavern, J. Bovell, Busselton 10 x 14.5 cm note: Joseph Bovell arrived in WA 1859 aboard the West Australian with his wife Elizabeth and Son. He… | *** | |
*** | A lithograph map of Western Australia c.1903 - 04 showing Position of Agricultural Land open for selection & Rainfall Belts. Pether, Governmen Lithographer Perth W.A. 63 x 48.5 cm (poster image size) | *** | |
*** | An Order of the British Empire awarded to Alfred Hines sterling silver, issued by the Royal mint, with various relating photograph, documents, etc. Note: Alfred Hines, elected councillor Fremantle 1939 and remembered for his philanthropic work in the… | *** | |
*** | Beatrix Potter book, Âthe pie and the Patty-pan¸, rare first edition published 1905 by Frederick Warne & Co., larger early format with colour and black and white, printed plates | *** | |
*** | A van Diemen's Land convict Pardon 1836 William Hayter arrived at Hobart 1831 by the ship Eliza His offence was rioting with a seven year sentence and was pardoned 3rd February 1836 with two framed typed documents 30 x 32 cm | *** | |
*** | A commemorative Americas cup original screen print and Australia II book signed by the artist Paul Kosta lower right, dated 1986. The book is signed with dedication from Alan Bond. 80 x 60 cm (image) | *** | |
*** | 2 x Thomas Elders Expedition maps. Detailed and informative map showing the exploration of Thomas elder and E. Giles. 1: Thomas Elders Expedition durch inner Australien vom Murchison im Western. Published: Gotha: Justus Perthes, 1876. Covers the area… | *** | |
*** | Miniature newspaper 'The Mirror' 1830. Swan river Colony, 1830 'The mirror of Literature, Amusement and Instruction', published January 16 1830, showing an engraved scene of the swan river from an original drawn on Captain Stirling's 1827 expedition,… | *** | |
*** | The complete Etchings of Norman Lindsay by Lin Bloomfield standard hardcover edition, published 1998 | *** | |
*** | Books 3 Vol.: Western Australian historical Interest i) Western Australian year book for 1898 - 1899 Eleventh edition, by Malcolm A. C. Fraser Published Perth 1900 ii) Western Australian year book for 1902 - 1904 Thirteenth edition, by Malcolm A. C.… | *** | |
*** | MAP - Bellin, Jacques Nicolas. Carte de L'Ocean Oriental ou Mer Des Indes, Paris, Didot, 1750. Engraved map, covers the entire Indian Ocean. Eastern coast of Africa and Madagascar depicted along with southern Arabia and India. Indonesian Islands and… | *** | |
*** | Dante’s Purgatorio and Paradiso English Text, c.1865 by Cary, illustrated by Gustave Dore, two volumes | *** | |
*** | A large collection of photographic portraits, c.1870's through to early 20th century, including daguerreotypes, tin-types and silver gelatin prints. Note: silver gelatin prints, with various Australian Photographer Studio labels verso | *** | |
*** | Australian Interest: two framed hand coloured antique Maps i) the Pacific Ocean, including Oceanica Entered 1850 by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co, USA 32 x 40 cm (image) ii) Johnson's china, East Indies, Australia and Oceanica, circa - mid 19th century, by… | *** | |
*** | MAP - Tirion, Isaak. Nouva Carta dell Asia Venice, Giovanni Albrizzi, 1740 engraved map, hand coloured outline and original wash, watermarked paper. Covers mainland Asia and Indonesian islands, also features East African coast and Arabia. Small aspects of… | *** | |
*** | Moore Park Estate, City of Perth, Western Australia land sale newspaper advert the town and country Journal, Feb 23, 1889 shows subdivisions bounded along ivy Street, Mabel Street, bounded by Barker Road and Bagot Road, 27 x 19.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A book '20th century Impressions of WA', a single volume, encyclpaedic work, published in Perth by Twh Thiel & Co. In 1901. 'An early history of the State', the book is in average condition | *** | |
*** | Set of 6 x original Tallis maps Published London, c.1855 all, good condition, framed with original colour outlining. Good historical maps all with pictorial vignettes. Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales.… | *** | |
*** | Collingridge, George: the Discovery of Australia, a Critical, Documentary and historical Investigation, Concerning the priority of Discovery in Australia by Europeans before the arrival of Lieut. James Cook, in the Endeavour, in the year 1770 | *** | |
*** | Three Western Australian goldfields miners Rights i) 1906 Kalgoorlie, issued to George J Lambert 10.5 x 19.5 cm ii) 1897 Coolgardie, issued to Fred Harris 11 x 19.5 cm iii) 1895 Coolgardie, issued to Francis Mehrten 11.2 x 18.8 cm | *** | |
*** | Australian Interest: two framed hand coloured antique Maps i) Oceania Keith Johnston's General Atlas, London 44 x 57 cm ii) West-Australien & Neu Seeland (New Zealand ) c.1863, Stieler's hand-Atlas 33 x 40.5 cm | *** | |
*** | i) A West Australian document, Joseph Angus Thomson (Councillor of south Ward), watercolour and calligraphy, signed by city of Perth Mayor, Town Clerk and various Council members Oct. 900.1 x 33.8 cm. Ii) commemorative brass plaque map, 150th Anniversary… | *** | |
*** | Book: Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture by Kevin Fahy, Christina Simpson & Andrew Simpson. Published: Ell press-Sydney | *** | |
*** | John Tallis & Co map, c.1851, 'West Australia Swan River', the map is engraved by J. Rapkin, with illustrations, by a H Wray, showing vignettes of sheep shearing, Perth from mount Eliza, Aboriginal natives and three, others, 35 x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | Map John Tallis & Co, map c.1851 West Australia & swan river with original hand colouring and various vignettes of the regions. 35 x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | Vintage movie poster: Gidget goes Hawaiian Screenprint 205 x 55.5 cm (image) | *** | |
*** | Ivanhoe Gold Mine Company bronze seal and a photo of the company bus the original bronze seal and a black and white photo of the 'Charabanc' bus 15 x 20 cm | *** | |
*** | Two early 20th century West Australian goldfields and mineral fields maps, 1936 and 1937 showing localities of Ashburton, goldfields, Gascoyne, Peak hill, Pilbarra, Nullacine lithograph No.114, sheet No.5 and No.6 one dated 18.1.36, the other, 12.2.37. 96… | *** | |
*** | A West Australian silver gelatin print of Perth John Hunter City Boot Palace, corner Hay & Barrack St, early 20th century 11 x 15.8 cm - image | *** | |
*** | West Australian Interest: silver Gelatin print by the Dease Studio Perth (1900 - 1927) the Metropolitan horse Drivers 888 Industries 13.8 x 19.8 cm (image) | *** | |
*** | i) A 'Johnson's Australia' framed map, c.1864, by Johnson & Ward hand coloured engraved print. 32 x 40 cm (image); ii) 'The world on Mercator's Projection' framed map Published 1816 London, by C.S. Smith hand coloured engraved print note: showing Capt.… | *** | |
*** | A Victorian framed portrait of a gentleman, c.1870-1890 silver gelatin print inside a gilt frame. Note: the portrait bears a resemblance to Prince Albert (1819-1861). 57 x 49 cm | *** | |
*** | Art reference books: E. Benezit Dictionary of artists Dictionary of painters, sculptors, designers and engravers. 8 volumes, French nouvelle edition, published 1966 | *** | |
*** | Cassell's Picturesque Australasia Edited by E.E. Morris, M.A. (Professor of English, Etc. Melbourne University.), four parts in two volumes with original illustrations. Published Cassell & Company, Ltd. 1889 | *** | |
*** | MAP - Santini, Francois. L'Asie divisee en ses, principaux Etats, assujette aux observations, astronomiq. Venice, M. Remondini, c.1784, engraved map, depicting central divisions of Asia; from the Mediterranean to Japan and south to the East Indies.… | *** | |
*** | Book: Anzac Memorial 25th April 1915 second edition, dated 1916. Published by the Returned soldiers Association, in Sydney, Australia, 25th April 1915. | *** | |
*** | A TVW 7 Perth, Apollo II 'Men on the Moon' slides, NASA Photos Produced by TVW Channel 7, Perth, 1969, with 10 NASA images of the 20th July 1969, man on the moon' Apollo II landing | *** | |
*** | An autographed document: Cecil B. De mille signed Cheque 1956 Cecil B. De mille (1881 – 1959) Hollywood Motion picture Producer and Director. 51 x 49 cm. Note: : Cecil B. De mille has two stars on the Hollywood walk of fame and remembered for his biblical… | *** | |
*** | Roger Johnson (South African) mid 20th century night time scene 1956 mixed media 30 x 22 cm newspaper Editorial regarding artist exhibition verso | *** | |
*** | Photograph Edge of the River, Claremont, W.A c.1900 photographic image, reprinted from a glass negative, (giving high resolution & detail). 37 x 49 cm | *** | |
*** | Book: Jones, Owen (1809-1874), the Grammar of ornament illustrated by Examples from various Styles of ornament, with various coloured plates. Published London, Bernard Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly. 1868 | *** | |
*** | Orbital Engine Corp. Ltd Perth W.A. Framed print New York Stock Exchange Inc. Certificate of Listing with embossed red seal. 54 x 70 cm (frame size) | *** | |
*** | A framed World War I, South Australian, Illuminated Memorial document: Bowden Ward '1914-1918, in Honour of the Lads of Bowden Ward Who-Pulling Aside All Thoughts of Pleasure and Comfort Nobly Offered Their Services in Defence of the Empire' 88 x 68 cm.… | *** | |
*** | Photographic print. Black & white photograph of Barrack Street Jetty, Perth circa 1900, from a glass negative. 28 x 37 cm. A later printing from the original glass negative | *** | |
*** | Two Gumnut Classics books by May Gibbs, i), the Famous Gumnut Adventures, ii) mother of the Gumnuts, her life and work | *** | |
*** | 27 x Arts of Asia magazines Published and edited by Tuyet Nguyet. Features magazines from the years, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2000. A very valuable guide to Oriental collectables | *** | |
*** | Map van Diemens Island and Western Australia mid 19th century containing the Settlements of the swan river Colony and King George sound from Surveys sent to the Colonial office. 31 x 39 cm | *** | |
*** | A West Australian document, pertaining to Corp. R.T. Shekleton public meeting discharge from Town of Collie and District 19th June 1912, original document with signatures. 8 x 35 cm | *** | |
*** | Set of three E. L. Mitchell 'Prosh Day' photographs, titled 'Students Parade in the Streets of Perth' | *** | |