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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:626
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:479
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:374
Date:26-Jun-2012
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1972 Munich, XX Summer Olympics: 1972 Munich Participation Medal, in steel, designed by Fritz Koenig, minted by Krupp Steel Works, 49 mm diameter, in original perspex presentation case. Ex weightlifting official Ted Hanlon
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1976 Montreal, XXI Summer Olympics: 1976 Montreal Participation Medal, in copper, 45 mm diameter, designed by Georges Huel & Pierre-Yves Pelletier, minted by Royal Canadian Mint, in original presentation case. Condition Ef
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Scarce programme 'United States of America v New South Wales and NSW Championships, NSWLTA, Sydney, 1932-33'; also 1972 menu 'Annual Overseas Reception of the International Lawn Tennis Club of Great Britain'. (2 items)
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'the Hopman Era': Original painting by Bryan Membrey, pen and wash, signed lower right, window mounted, overall 44 x 59 cm. Shows Rod Laver, Harry Hopman, John Newcombe, Frank Sedgeman, Ken Rosewall & Lew Hoad. From the artist’s personal collection
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Pat Cash: 'Wimbledon 1987', original painting by Bryan Membrey, pen and gouache, signed lower right, window mounted, overall 42 x 55 cm. From the artist’s personal collection.
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c1900 'Australian Health Society’s Wall Sheet No.V. Treatment of Snakebite' printed on linen, poster-size 43 x 59 cm (Fair condition); plus 1885 Glass Slide 'Ballarat Gun Club, Grand Handicap Match, Wednesday, 30th Sept., 1885'. (2 items)
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Photographs of a German soldier dated 1904 & 1905 (2). Also includes 4 World War II telegrams 'Aif' 1943 & envelopes, 2 'Hello Aussie!' & 'Greetings from Group 623 - New Guinea'. A silk reception invitation to the Hra’s the Duke & Dutchess of Cornwall at the Melbourne Town Hall 10th May 1901. A World War II shop advert for 'Golden Dawn' cigarettes in frame. (7 items)
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19th century Celebrities: c1840-80 Group of letters (10) & pieces (24), noted W.E.Gladstone (Prime Minister of England), Earl of Shaftesbury, John Bright (town of Bright, Victoria re-named after him), Thomas Dyke Acland (Acland Street, St Kilda named after him), Earl Granville, Lord Meath, Earl of Bandon, Sidney Herbert, Lord Chatham, Evelyn Denison, Edward Newenham, Chang Woo Gow (Chinese giant, 1867 Paris Exposition); Sir Salar Jung (1829-83, greatest Prime Minister of Hyderabad); Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy…
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Autographs: c1854-1915 Group of letters (23) & pieces (28), noted Lord Palmerston (British Prime Minister), Louise of Sweden, Sir Richard Mayne (London's first Police Commissioner), Sir Walter Scott, Baroness Orczy, Frederick York Wolseley (inventor of sheep shearing machine), Alfred Stephen (Chief Justice & Lieutenant Governor of NSW). Also 1844 letter from Paris to Philadelphia with eye-witness account of the Coronation of King Louis Phillipe of France. (52 items)
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Autographs: Marlene Dietrich, Nelson Eddy, Ethel Merman, Glenda Jackson, James Mason, Billy Connolly (with selfportrait), Marcel Marceau (with self-portrait). Signatures on pieces with accompanying photographs. Ex Glenn A.Baker collection. (7 items)
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1960s Autograph Book, mostly entertainers, with c47 signatures, noted Bee Gees (Maurice, Barry & Colin), Cole Joye, the Delltones, Bobby Limb, Warren Williams & Jimmy Hannan
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Autographs: Qantas Captains Club menus (13) with signatures including Gough Whitlam, John Farnham, Paul Hogan, Joan Sutherland, Rolf Harris, Michael Parkinson, Ivan Lendl, Wendy Turnbull, Paul McNamee, Grant Kenny, Jonathon Coleman. Also theatre programmes (4 - unsigned) including 'Hair'. (17 items)
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Queen Victoria (1819-1901), rare Christmas card from HM Queen Victoria to her grand-daughter Princess Irene of Hesse and Rhine (1866-1953), 'To my darling Irene with every good wish & blessing for Christmas from her devoted Grandmama VRI 1888'
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Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) (1900-2002), signature 'Elizabeth R' on 2-page handwritten letter on 'Clarence House letterhead with 'Er' Monogram, dated May 28th 1953, to Sir Eric Mieville (who had been Assistant Private Secretary to King George VI, the private secretary to Lord Mountbatten), thanking him for some lovely roses. Together with original envelope with 'Registered/ Buckingham Palace S.W.1' datestamp
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Queen Elizabeth II, signature 'Elizabeth R' on Dec.28th 1963 letter on 'Sandringham, Norfolk' letterhead, to Henriette, with thanks for a fascinating trout smoker, and mentioning the three youngest all seem to be getting on well
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Princess Anne (1950- ), nice signed hand-wriiten letter on 'Buckingham Palace' letterhead, dated Jan.15th 1974, thanking a couple for their Wedding present, after her marriage to Lieutenant Mark Philips on 14th November 1973
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Queen Elizabeth II, signature 'Elizabeth R' on Sept.24th 1979 letter on 'Balmoral Castle' letterhead, to Lord Christopher Thynne regarding his letter of sympathy on the tragic death of Dickie Mountbatten. (Earl Mountbatten of Burma was assassinated by the Ira, who planted a bomb in his fishing boat)
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Ballet: Rudolf Nureyev, Dame Margot Fonteyn & Sir Robert Helpmann signatures on piece, window mounted with two photographs, framed & glazed, overall 57 x 51 cm. Ex Glenn A.Baker collection
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Omar Bradley (1893-1981, senior US Army commander during World War II) signature on piece, window mounted with photograph. Also Sir James Parr (1869-1941, NZ High Commissioner to London): Page from a c1927-30 League of Nations visitor’s book, with signature & hand-written quote regarding peace
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British Prime Ministers: - William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848, twice Prime Minister of Great Britain 1834 & 1835-41, the city of Melbourne was named after him in 1837), nice signature 'Melbourne' on piece; John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878, twice British Prime Minister 1846-52 & 1865-66), signature on cover front addressed to Scotland Yard; Lord Palmerston (1784-1865, twice British Prime Minister 1855-58 & 1859-65), 13th April 1862 signed letter. (3 items)
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British Prime Ministers: - William Ewart Gladstone (1809-98, British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, Feb-July 1886 & 1892-94), signature on hand-written letter dated 7 Jan. 1878
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British Prime Ministers: - Arthur Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour (1848-1930, British Prime Minister 1902-05), signed letter on 'Irish Office' letterhead, dated 5th June 1891. [Famous for the 'Balfour Declaration' - His Majesty’s government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people. ]
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British Prime Ministers: - Harold Wilson (1916-95, British Prime Minister 1964-70 & 1974-76), signed letter on 'House of Commons' letterhead, dated 14.vii.70 to cricket administrator Geoffrey Howard
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Bob Dylan (1941-, American singer-songwriter, musician and artist), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with photograph, framed & glazed, overall 23 x 43 cm. Ex Glenn A.Baker collection
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Flash Gordon: 'Flash Gordon - Buster Crabbe' lithographed print, signed by Buster Crabbe, published by Nostalgia Merchant (1977), limited edition 953/1500, size 61 x 76 cm
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Judy Garland (1922-69, American actress, singer and vaudevillian), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with attractive photograph, framed & glazed, overall 34 x 48 cm. Ex Glenn A.Baker collection
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Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008, New Zealand mountaineer & explorer, he and Tenzing Norgay were the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953), display with signed piece, window mounted with two attractive photographs of Mount Everest, overall 40 x 80 cm
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Michael Jackson (1958-2009, American recording artist & entertainer, a global figure in popular culture for over four decades): An unused hotel stationery envelope from Le Richemond, Geneva, Switzerland, signed in metallic pink paint pen 'I Love You, Michael Jackson'. Provenance: Ex Julien’s Auctions, California, Icons & Idols sale 2011
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Michael Jackson: A pair of white cotton boxers with Harrods logo printed overall, signed 'Love, Michael Jackson' in red ink. Jackson purchased these shorts while on tour in 1988-89. Harrods Knightsbridge label. Size small. Provenance: Ex Julien’s Auctions, California, Icons & Idols sale 2011
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Michael Jackson: A pair of Levi 550 black denim, zip front jeans, signed boldly on the left leg in silver marker 'love Michael Jackson/Love'. Provenance: The jeans were originally offered in a charity auction titled 'Get Your Jeans Off', a charity auction of celebrity signed jeans to benefit Hale House, a Harlem-based centre that supports at-risk children in the community. This pair of jeans was lot 47 in the sale held in 1996. Accompanied by a copy of the original catalogue from this auction. Re-offered…
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Michael Jackson: An original profile portrait drawing, hand-drawn by Michael Jackson, of a man with red lips, pencil and ink on a single page of lined notebook paper (unsigned). The drawing is executed over a page of notes, not in Jackson’s hand, from a recording session. Provenance: Ex Julien’s Auctions, California, Icons & Idols sale 2011
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Michael Jackson: A black Michael Jackson Dangerous Tour Jacket (unsigned). Embroidered at left breast 'Dangerous World Tour, Presented by Pepsi'. Dangerous Tour logo embroidered across back. Made by Identity Inc. Size medium. Provenance: Ex Julien’s Auctions, California, Icons & Idols sale 2011
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Lone Ranger: 'The Lone Ranger and Tonto' lithographed print, signed by Clayton Moore & Jay Silverheels, published by Nostalgia Merchant (1977), limited edition 1012/1500, size 61 x 76 cm
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Sir Robert Menzies (1894-1977, 12th Prime Minister of Australia), signed letter dated 7th Jan. 1974 on 'Sir Robert Menzies' letterhead, tipped into his book 'Afternoon Light - Some Memories of Men and Events' [Melbourne, 1967]
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Sir Robert Menzies (1894-1977, 12th Prime Minister of Australia), signed aerogramme dated 16th July 1974 to cricket administrator Geoffrey Howard
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Dame Nellie Melba (Australian opera soprano, 1861-1931), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with picture, overall 30 x 42 cm. Plus P.G.Wodehouse (1881-1975, British humorist, songwriter & author), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with picture, overall 30 x 42 cm. (2 items)
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Motor Racing Drivers: Collection of autographs on pieces, noted Eddie Irvine, Jacky Ickx, Carlos Reuteman, Stefan Johansson, Giancarlo Fisichella, Teo Fabi, Alessandro Nannini, Ricardo Patrese, Michele Alboreto, Rene Arnoux, Alain Prost, Olivier Panis, Al Unser Jr, Mario Andretti, Gerhard Berger, NikiLauda, Rubens Barichelo, Nelson Piquet, Keke Rosberg, Mark Blundell, Martin Brundle, Stirling Moss, Nigel Mansell & Jack Brabham. a rare assembly. (75 items)
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Music: Autographs collection including Peter, Paul & Mary (with self-caricature); Adam and the Ants; Men at Work; Vera Lynn; Conway Twitty; Cliff Richard; Shirley Bassey, Eartha Kitt, Charles Aznavour, Dave Brubeck, ray Stevens, Billy Daniels, Wayne Newton, Boz Scaggs (on backstage pass), Rod McKuen, Harry Belafonte, Donovan; ray Columbus and the Invaders; Al Martino. mostly on pieces with accompanying photographs. Ex Kings Cross Record Bar owner Mollie Griffiths, then ex Glenn A.Baker collection. (22…
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Music: Framed displays - Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones & Buddy Knox. All framed, various sizes. Fair/ Ex Glenn A.Baker collection. (3 items)
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Roy Orbison (1936-88, American singer-songwriter, best known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads), signature on piece (some minor tape staining); together with black and white photograph. Ex Glenn A.Baker collection
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Roy Rogers (1911-98, American singer and cowboy actor), signature on 'King of the Cowboys - Roy Rogers' lithographed print, published by Nostalgia Merchant (1977), limited edition 1016/1600, size 61 x 76 cm
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Shirley Temple (1928-, American film and television actress, singer & dancer), signature on 'Shirley Temple' lithographed print, published by Nostalgia Merchant (1977), limited edition 1382/2000, size 61 x 76 cm
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Johnny Weissmuller (1904-84, after winning an unprecedented five gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1924 and 1928, Weissmuller went on to become the best known and best loved of all the screen Tarzans), signature on 'Tarzan' lithographed print, published by Nostalgia Merchant (1977), limited edition 932/1500, size 61 x 76 cm
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Mae West (1893-1980, American actress, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol), signature on 'The Sin-sational Mae West' lithographed print, published by Nostalgia Merchant (1978), limited edition 1418/2000, size 61 x 76 cm. Fair/
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The Wizard of Oz: 'The MGM Classic - The Wizard of Oz' lithographed print, signed by Ray Bolger (the Scarecrow) & Jack Haley (the Tin Man), published by Nostalgia Merchant (1977), limited edition 1684/2000, size 61 x 76 cm.
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Pan American Airlines: A collection of photographs from the Pan-Am photographic library, depicting many of the various aircraft employed by the company during its’ heydays, 1927 to the late 1950s. Various sizes but mainly 20 x 25 cm. (27 items)
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Southern Cross/Charles Kingsford Smith: Original negatives of Kingsford Smith’s Southern Cross, from an estate in the Western District, each 11 x 7 cm. (5 items)
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Captain James Cook: 'A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean; Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere: performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780', in four volumes, by James Cook & James King [London, 1784]. A Fair/Good example of Cook’s Third Voyage. Together with framed map 'A General Chart: Exhibiting the Discoveries made by Capt. James Cook in this and his two preceeding Voyages; with the Tracks…
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'A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany Bay; with An Account of New South Wales, Its Productions, Inhabitants, &C. to Which Is Subjoined, a List of the Civil and Military Establishments at Port Jackson' by Captain Watkin Tench (Dublin, 1789), rebound with photocopies of title page & first page
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Sydney Engravings: 'Sydney, New South Wales, with the entrance into Port Jackson' [London, 1821] (28 x 21 cm); plus 'Sydney'by G.F.Sargent, published by William Mackenzie [London, c1840] (25 x 17 cm). (2 items)
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1851 London Exhibition, 'Illustrated Catalogue of the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations', [London, 1851], 388 pages with engraved plates & illustrations, few minor faults, rebound in half moroccan leather with gilt panelled spine
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'Sands & Mcdougall's Annual Register and Almanac For 1864' (Melbourne, 1864), the first edition of this almanack, original cloth boards with paper title label, sunned and worn on spine. scarce
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1878 engraving 'The Intercolonial Sculling Championship - Messenger against Laycock - Scene on the Parramatta River', front page of ‘The Illustrated Sydney News’, window mounted, overall 43 x 55 cm
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Footscray/Yarraville: 1889 Calendar with colourful scene of negroes courting, From M.Punshon & Co., Grocers, Wine & Spirit Merchants, Footscray & Yarraville, printed by Ferguson & Mitchell, Melbourne, overall 36 x 50 cm
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1901 Royal Visit, of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V & Queen Mary) to Australia, dinner menu & music programme from H.M.S.Ophir at Hobart on July 2, 1901. Printed in gold to indicate Royal presence at the events. (2 items)
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1901 Royal Visit of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V & Queen Mary) to Australia, music programme from Government House, Hobart on July 3, 1901; dinner menu from Government House, Hobart on July 4; plus letter on 'Government House, Hobart, Tasmania' letterhead with text 'This is to authorise Sentries and Police to pass the Royal Servants through the lines to watch the chopping match today'. (3 items)
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Books: 'Peninsular & Orient Steam Navigation Company' [London, c1913]; 'New Zealand Illustrated' by Wakefield [Wanganui, 1967]; 'Birds of Paradise and Bower Birds' by Iredale [Melbourne, 1950]. (3 items)
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Mannum: 1915 Calendar with Welsh scene 'Falls in the Vale of Neath', Compliments of W.Trewartha, Baker and Confectioner, Mannum, framed & glazed, overall 50 x 65 cm
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Melbourne. 1) 'Melbourne. First Report of the Metropolitan Town Planning Commission. 1925', an intriguing report containing over a dozen fold-out maps of Melbourne. Minor creases on cover but contents, including maps, in very 2) 'Special Report of the Metropn. Town Planning Commn. Removal of Livestock Markets, Abattoirs &C. Melbourne. 1926.', including three fold-out maps. Very 3) 'Supplementary Report of the.'1926 livestock report', including two fold-out maps, Very 4) Photocopy of '1919. Report of Board…
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Melbourne. 'City of Melbourne Strategy Plan', a detailed, 356pp report produced by Interplan for the Melbourne City Council with an introduction signed 'Ronald Walker, Lord Mayor'. Inc. many maps and diagrams. Ex the MInistry of Transport Library. Very Also: 'National Roads Strategy Victoria', Road Construction Authority, 1987. Excellent condition. (2 items)
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'Australasian Photo Review', 128 issues 1933-53. Each issue has a series of 8 or 10 photographs, usually based on a theme, which exemplified the talents of Australian photographers. Fair/ (128 items)
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Dr Seuss: 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish' by Dr.Seuss [London, 1960], signed opposite title page 'for the Children, Dr.Seuss'. (Also with dedication from Mummy & Daddy)
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Sport Books, noted football (38); cricket (29); also 'Aces and Places' by Harry Hopman (London, 1957); 'Australian Golf - The Game and the Players' by Pollard (Sydney, 1990); 'Fixing the Olympics' by Ron Clarke (Melbourne, 1999). (86 items)
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Motoring: 'The James Flood Book of Early Motoring' edited by Paynting (signed) [Melbourne, 1968]; 'The Third James Flood Book of Early Motoring' edited by Paynting [Melbourne, 1976] ( x2 - one signed); 'The Fourth James Flood Book of Early Motoring' edited by Paynting [Melbourne, 1980]; 'The James Flood Book of Motorcycling in Australia 1899-1980' [Melbourne, 1982]; plus two other booklets. (7 items)
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