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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:615
Sale Title:Sporting and Historical MemorabiliaLots with images:419
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:404
Date:14-Feb-2013
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Erotica: A pair of small Chinese dishes with erotic scenes in the bowls and under the lids. Hand painted, signed to bottom. In lovely condition, no cracks or dings, with good age wear. (2 items)
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Badges, ex William Alexander, manager of Australasia's Athletics team at 1912 Stockholm Olympics, noted '1901 To Commemorate Establishment of the Commonwealth'; '1911 Fed.Gas Employees Industrial Union'; 'International Bowling Team 1925 Visit to Australia & New Zealand'; 'Nswru 1929'; 1937 Coronation medal (with citation); 'New South Wales Leagues Club' for 1938 & 1939; 'Australian Jockey Club' for 1948-49, 1950-51, 1951-52 & lady's badges (6). (30 items)
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Admiral Sir Francis McCLINTOCK (1819-1907, Irish explorer known for his discoveries in the Canadian Arctic, and led the 1857 search for the lost Franklin Expedition), signature on hand-written letter dated 8 July 1881 on 'Admiralty House' letterhead
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1910 (Jan.11) letter from Edward Evans on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910' letterhead, to Conrad P. Fry (of J.S. Fry & Sons, who were to supply the Expedition with chocolate & cocoa). Evans informs him of the plans for Scott and himself to visit Bristol [where the Fry head office was] but that the forthcoming 'election week is the worst possible time (for fund-raising)..... I am personally of the opinion that a personal canvass is generally more effective than any form of general appeal, and I know…
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1913 (Oct.24) autographed letter from Edward Evans (signing as 'Teddy') to Silas Wright on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910' letterhead. The letter regards tickets for a lecture Evans is shortly to deliver at Cambridge University, where, he regrets, 'Priestly is to give a lecture on the same day'
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1913 (Nov.11) autographed letter from Edward Evans (signed 'Teddy Evans') to Silas Wright at Cambridge, on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910 - Commander Evans's Lecture Tour' letterhead. The letter regards a letter Wright has asked Evans to write
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1913 (Dec.11) autographed letter to 'Silas' Wright from J.J. Thomson on 'Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge' letterhead, thanking Wright for a gift to the Laboratory of equipment that had been used during the scientific experiments in the Antarctic. In 1906 Thomson won the Nobel prize in physics for his research into the discharge of electricity in gases
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1914 (June 5) autographed note from A.S. Eddington to 'Silas' Wright, on 'Royal Astronomical Society' letterhead, suggesting Wright accompany him to an R.A.S. dinner, where his 'ambitions for geodetic apparatus' could be advanced in conversation with Herbert Hall Turner, Secretary of the R.A.S. Sir Arthur Eddington, (1882-1944), was a British astrophysicist. In addition to his participation in the British Antarctic Expedition he also conducted an expedition to observe the Solar eclipse of May 1919 that…
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C 1927 (Mar.3) autographed letter from Richard E. Byrd on 'Byrd Arctic Expedition' letterhead, responding to a request for an autograph; together with the original envelope in which the letter was sent from Boston
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Captain Cook's Pistol: An early 18th century Continental Flintlock holster pistol, the lock signed 'Corbau-AMaastricht' with plain 13 bore barrel, brass fore-sight, spurred brass pommel (minor damage to spur tips), brass trigger guard, replacement ramrod and pipe, pale fruitwood full stock with carved shell behind tang (some minor damage at fore-end), 50 cm long, 31 cm barrel. This pistol was traditionally the property of Captain James Cook R.N. and was passed to his elder sister, and her direct…
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Captain Cook: 'Bibliography of Captain James Cook' edited by M.K.Beddie [2nd edition, Library of NSW, Sydney, 1970], 894pp including index, fine copy in illustrated d/j
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Captain Cook: 'The Life of Captain James Cook' by J.C.Beaglehole [London, 1974], 760pp including index, tinted endpapers, coloured and b&w plates, top edge tinted, very good copy, illustrated, price-clipped d/j
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Captain Cook: Books (6) including 'Seventy North to Fifty South - The Story of Captain Cook's Last Voyage' by Dale [Usa, 1969]; 'The Death of Captain Cook' by Williams [London, 2008]; 'Voyages of Discovery - Captain cook and the Exploration of the Pacific' by Withey [London, 1987]
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HMS Endeavour: 'H.M.Bark Endeavour' by Ray Parkin [Melb., 1997], two vols in slipcase, one volume is charts, other is text. True first edition - limited to one thousand copies - later reprinted in the same year (1997). G/VG condition
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Matthew Flinders & HMS Investigator: 'Drawings by William Westall - Landscape artist on board H.M.S. Investigator during the circumnavigation of Australia by Captain Matthew Flinders R.N. in 1801-1803' edited by Perry & Simpson [London, 1962], 68pp followed by 131 coloured and b&w plates, folio, b&w frontispiece, maps (some folding), marbled boards, very good copy (minor tone spots) in handsome half-calf binding
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HMS Beagle: Conrad Martens (1801-78), 'View of Port Famine, Strait of Magellan', oil on board, 18 x 26 cm, with a lengthy description on the reverse, early wooden frame. The verso inscription reads 'Port Famine. Straits of Magellan/ The anchorage of H.M. Ships Adventure and Beagle 1827 to 1830, and Beagle in 1833/ drawn by Conrad Martens/ artist H.M.S. Beagle/ to the order of Capt. Fitzroy/ where I spent many happy days as a lad amidst the snow and ice'. Charles Darwin states, in 'The Journal of the Voyage…
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Charles Darwin: manuscript letter to W.B. Carpenter concerning South American rock specimens, 25th Dec. 1844: Darwin, Charles R. (1809-1882) This important letter forms a crucial part of the correspondence between Charles Darwin and the invertebrate zoologist, William Benjamin Carpenter, regarding the structure of tertiary period rock specimens from the Pampas region of northern Patagonia, and their comparison with specimens taken from Chilean tuff [volcanic deposits]. The two scientists exchanged letters…
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'The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication' in two volumes, by Charles Darwin [2nd edition, London, 1875]. Publisher's green cloth, badly worn and split, new endpapers, a sound working copy only. This represents the only section of Darwin's big book on the origins of species which was printed in his lifetime and corresponds to his first two intended chapters... 'The text was extensively altered for the second edition of 1875, and the format was reduced to the usual crown octavo...'. Freeman…
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'The English Circumnavigators - The Most Remarkable Voyages Round the World by English Sailors' by Purves & Cochrane [Edinburgh, c1876], 831 pp, with 4 folded maps. Accounts of the circumnavigations of Sir Francis Drake, William Dampier, George Anson and James Cook. Good condition (minor tone spots)
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Gunpowder Flask, decorated with shell and bush design (Riling 367), missing spring and stopper. Initials 'Ek' have been scratched at base recently
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Charles Darwin: 'Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S.'Beagle' round the world, under the Command of Capt. FitzRoy, RN' [London, 1888] & 'The formation of Vegetable Mould, through the action of Worms with observations on their habits' [London, 1882]. Fair/Good condition, sound working copies. Freeman 46 & 1362. (2 items)
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'The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin' in 3 Volumes by Francis Darwin [London, 1888]. Publisher's cloth, slightly sunned, otherwise a very good copy
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Ephemera: 'Admiralty Distance Tables - Volume V. Pacific Ocean', published by The Lords Commissioners of The Admitalty [London, 1919], foolscap folio, nicely rebound; plus 1863-88 Government Reports from NSW (4) & Victoria (2) including 1870- 71 Discovery of Gold; 'United States Fleet. Programme of Entertainments at Melbourne, 23rd July, 1925 to 6th August, 1925' [Melbourne, 1925]. (8 items)
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Omar Bradley (1893-1981, senior US Army commander World War II) signature on piece, window mounted with photo. Also Sir James Parr (1869-1941, NZ High Commissioner to London), page from a c1927-30 League of Nations visitor's book, with signature & handwritten quote regarding peace
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World Leaders: Richard Nixon (1913-94, 37th President of the Usa 1969-74), signature on colour postcard of his family; plus Indira Gandhi(1917-84, 3rd Pm of India 1966-77 & 1980-84), signature on letter dated 17th January 1978. (2 items)
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Exhibitions: 'World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Report of the President, New South Wales Commission' [Sydney, 1894]; plus 'Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915. Australian Pavilion. The Pocket Queensland' published by The Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau [Brisbane, 1915]. Good condition. (2 items)
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'Etchings of Auld Ayr and some Ayr Characters' by Robert Bryden [Ayr, 1898] signed by the artist, limited edition No.28 of 60. Fair/Good condition
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'New South Wales 1920-1923' by H.N. Maitland (Sydney, 1923), produced for people considering emigrating to Australia, 496pp, oblong format, 29 x 22 cm, watered silk end-papers, gilt lettering on front board and spine, numerous b&w photographic illustrations and plates, statistical tables, maps, 'rial photographic maps, covers many historic NSW properties, gilt edges, near fine copy in black, padded morocco
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Aviation: 'Pacific Flight - The Story of the Lady Southern Cross' by P.G.Taylor [Sydney, 1935]; 'The Book of Famous Flyers' edited by J.A.Mollison [London, 1934]; 'The Romance of a Modern Airway' by Harper [London, c1930]; 'Door De Lucht Naar Indie' by Van der Hoop [Amsterdam, 1925]. Fair/Good condition. (4 items)
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Motoring: Fabulous collection of Brochures, booklets and manuals from several car manufacturers, featuring a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, [Lond., c1955] sales kit, Pontiac, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Tvr, Chevrolet, Austin Healy, Morris, Bmw, Citroen, Volvo, AC Cobra, Aston Martin and others. Also included is a group of Australian release brochures including Torana, P76 and more. (100's)
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Classics: Collection of poetry, essays and novels from authors including; Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Dylan Thomas, W. H. Auden and more. Various editions all in good condition. (46 items)
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Taddy & Co. tobacco containers (2) with stencilled labels (1 chipped); Doulton Lambeth glazed jar impressed 'Taddy & Co, Tobacco Snuff & Segars'; Cauldon set of sauce boat, jug and square dish; Kent/Felton bowl; Bosphorus meat dish; Grindley & Tunstall, green & white square dish; Wedgewood 'Denmark' oval platter; Queen Charlotte serving dish. (11 items)
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C1912 original watercolour artwork (complete set of 60) for Sniders & Abrahams 'Animals', each signed by artist Prae, size 20 x 12 cm. Ex archive of Osboldstone & Co. Printers, Collins St, Melbourne. (60 items)
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'Bildmarken Aus Dem Werke: Kapitan Scott Letzte Fahrt' - [Photo-Images From the Work: Captain Scott's Last Journey] circa 1915 superb German album containing the complete set of 240 photographic labels (colour, sepia & black and white) depicting scenes from the 'Terra Nova' Expedition; almost all being Herbert Ponting's well-known photographs. Extremely rare and in very fine condition
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Collection in printed albums. Noted 'Speed' (Wills), 'The Coronation of H.M. King George VI....' (Players), 'The Reign of King George V' (Wills), 'International Air Liners' (Players), 'An album of Wild Flowers' 1st & 2nd Series (Wills), 'The Kings & Queens of England 1066-1935' (Players), 'Aeroplanes (Civil)' (Players), 'Sea Fishes' & 'British Fresh-Water Fishes' (Players), 'Wildfl owers' (Brooke Bond), 'Adventurers & Explorers' (Brooke Bond), 'Olympic Challenge 1992' (Brooke Bond), etc. Some duplication;…
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German Cigarette Card Albums: Mainly 1930s series complete and mostly in very fine condition. Topics include 'Deutsche Kolonien' (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Dresden), Uniforms & Flag-Bearers (Alva Cigaretten, Bremen), Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Die Welt in Bildern (Cigarettenfabrik Josetti, Berlin), Bilder Deutscher Geschichte, Deutsche Kulturbilder (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg-Bahrenfeld), Mittel und Sud Amerika (Sanella-Bilder, Hamburg), Voss Kunstbilder (Hamburger Margarine-Werke), Masterworks from the…
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1936 Berlin, Summer Olympics 'Olympia 1936 - Die Olympischen Spiele 1936', in two volumes, published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst (Altona-Bahrenfeld, 1936). Very good condition and contents complete
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1952 Helsinki, Summer Olympics: 'Olympia 1952' published by Informator-Verlag, Frankfurt am Main; Volumes 1 & 2 complete; superb condition
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Scanlens & Other Cards, noted Scanlens Card Locker; 'Footballers' for 1981 (16), 1982 (46), 1985 (38) & 1989 [115/168]; 'Cricketers' from 1986 [15/66], 1989 [47/84] & 1990 [44/84]; also 1974 'Kung Fu' [44/60]; 1989 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' complete set [132] also [118/132] & 87/132]; 1989 Batman [118/132] & Series 2 [65/132]; 'Ghostbusters II' set [88]; 1992 'batman Returns' [137/150]. Fair/G. Inspection will reward. (Total c1844)
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Pacific Islands: 'Map Showing Area of South Pacific Commission', compiled & drawn by Division of National Mapping, Dep't of National Development [Canb., 1961], linen-backed (some tone spots & split on central fold), size 144 x 101 cm
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World: John Tallis: 'Wrights Universal Dictionary - Atlas' [London, c1852-56], with 78 double-page maps by Tallis with decorative borders & vignette illustrations, engraved maps with original hand-coloured outlines, each c27 x 35 cm, occasional slight browning, spotting & surface dirt, rebound with manuscript index (lacks frontispiece & title)
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Fobs & Medals, noted World War I return fob 'For Duty Nobly Done' engraved on reverse 'From Citizens Fivedock & Abbotsford, R.J.D.Goodwin, 1918', in sterling silver; shooting medal/fob 'H.Coy V. Rangers, Challenge Cup, 1906, Pte Thompson'; 'The Royal Life Saving Society Award of Merit' awarded to 'C.Crocker V.1934'; plus lawn bowls fob. (4 items)
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Royal Australian Engineers: Dinner menu 'Waterloo Dinner, Port Moresby, Papua' with 11 signatures; together with photograph of the event
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'Star Wars', one-sheet poster (1993 re-issue) signed by 6 original cast members - Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), David Prowse (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) & Kenny Baker (R2-D2), size 69 x 102 cm
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Star Wars: Autographs: Collection of autographs from the original film series on photos and fl yers, includes movie still shot signed Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Peter Mayhew; Yoda screen shot signed Frank Oz; George Lucas laminated and signed headshot; and more. (6 items)
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Star Wars: Luke Skywalker (no.1) 1/6 scale pre-painted vinyl model kit by William Paquet for Polydata signed by the sculptor, with Lando Calrissian (no.6) and Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi(no.2), Together with Master replicas Obi-Wan light sabre and Sideshow collectibles 'Han Solo' from the Heroes of the rebellion series. All in original boxes. (5 items)
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Star Wars: Autographs: Collection of autographs from the prequal film series features: Ewan Mcgregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Samual Jackson, Hayden Christensen, Frank Oz and more (totals 45 signatures). (35 items)
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Star Wars: Darth Maul - limited edition Darth Maul life-size character that was released in 1999 by Pepsi/Frito-Lay for the release of Episode 1, The Phantom Menace. Distributed for display throughout Kfc stores in Australia. This model is touted as the best resemblance life-size model that was released. Solid construction, does not come apart. Some slight damage to base. An impressive piece standing 190 cm tall
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Star Wars: Luke Skywalker 1/4 Scale Statue by Sideshow Collectibles, a film-accurate representation. This museum quality mixed-media figure is composed of polystone, metal, and expertly tailored clothing, and captures the iconic moment where Luke stares off into the sunsets of Tatooine's twin suns, wondering how he might ever escape from the farm for adventures in the stars. Limited Edition: 2,500 Worldwide. In original packaging. (43 cm)
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Star Wars: Han Solo 1/4 Scale Statue by Sideshow Collectibles, fully authentic to Star Wars: A New Hope, from the Harrison Ford likeness to the Millennium Falcon interior grating inspired base. Every detail of Han's costume and each of his accessories has been expertly captured in 1/4 scale. This dashing scoundrel is sure to charm his way to a prized spot in your collection. Limited Edition: 2,500 Worldwide. In original packaging. (46 cm)
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Star Wars: Grand Moff Tarkin, life size model of the first Commander of the Death Star, created by artist Paul Sullivan. A unique piece. (190 x 60 cm)
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