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Autographs, Ceramics, Jewellery, Judaica, Posters and Toys — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:303
Sale Title:Autographs, Ceramics, Jewellery, Judaica, Posters and ToysLots with images:168
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:218
Date:15-Jun-2008
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Staffordshire pottery figurine, 'Reclining Lady', c1860 29 cm in fine condition
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Staffordshire pottery Figurine, Scottish Couple On a Clock, c1860 37 cm in very fine condition
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Staffordshire pottery figurine, c1840 'Queen and King of Sardinia, Rare Figure 35 cm, Minor Repair Needed to Dogs Nose
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Staffordshire pottery Figurine, c1845 'Prince Albert'. 28 cm tall in very good condition
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Staffordshire pottery Figurine, c1860, 'Rival', 26 cm in reasonable condition. Neck repaired
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Staffordshire pottery Figurines, c1860 'Campbell' 24 cm & ' the Seranade' 19 cm. Both in very good condition. (2)
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Staffordshire pottery Figurine, 'Seated Man' c1860 26 cm in good condition. Some paint missing from hair
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Staffordshire dog c1860 brown and white, 30 cm tall in fine condition (no chips), slight paint flaking on nose
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Staffordshire pottery Figurine, 'Man On Throne' 3 figures 33 cm tall in very good condition
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Staffordshire pottery figurine 'Will Watch', c1860 a pirate guarding barrels of rum. 39 cm in very fine condition
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Bendigo Pottery Water Jug c1900, very early and rare with original screw top (almost always missing), thrown by the master potter Jack Dehne, marked Bendigo Pottery #26 Epsom. Traces of original colour on handle and top. 33 cm tall in remarkable considering its age and material
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Bendigo & Pearson's Pottery Jugs Made For Sharp Bros. c1930-1940, Marked 'Health Beverages' property of Sharp Bros., Australia and New Zealand. Each 32 cm tall, The Bendigo (2) are complete with stoppers and wire handles, the Pearson's is missing stopper and handle. All in undamaged condition. (3)
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Bendigo Pottery Wine Or Water Bottles c1920 made by the master potter Alec Gill, who was known for his large pieces. All complete with original stoppers and two with wooden taps. One in traditional Bendigo brown glaze, the other two in a fabulous blue rough stone finish. Approx 40 cm in lovely condition. (3)
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Bendigo Pottery With Gumnut Decoration, a water pitcher with original wooden stopper (31 cm) and a small pitcher (19 cm), both decorated with gum leaves and nuts. Both in very good condition. (2)
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Bendigo Epsom Pottery Assortment c1960-70, Water jugs complete with stopper and tap 31 cm tall(2), small vessels one fluted on with handle (2), cheese dome, small pitcher(2) small stoppered jug, fluted vase. All in very fine condition, no chips. (9)
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Bendigo Epsom Pottery Assortment C1950-70 comprising, 31 cm wine cask with stopper and tap (31 cm), large crock pot, small crock pot, coffee cups with handles(2), plant pot, cream pitcher, wine decanters(2), wine glasses (5). All in fine condition, no chips, good value. (14)
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Bendigo Pottery Assortment c1950-1970 comprising, Chicken Feeder, Bed Warmer, Bird Feeder, 5 Ginger beer bottles,(2 Harrison, 1 Deans, 2 unmarked), Fowler & Co. Water Jug 32 cm. All in good condition no chips. (9)
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Bendigo Pottery Assortment 1950-79 including, small wine jug, 3 corked pots, pebbled finish cream pitcher, tall pebbled wine decanter, ink well plus others. All in fine condition, no chips. (13)
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Remainder of Bendigo Pottery Assortment, c1950-1970 including large assortment of late light brown and creme, green and brown, blue, a very interesting lot. All in good condition, no chips
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Bendigo Farmhouse Assortment, c1980 assorted sized canisters. All in good condition, no chips. (8)
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Cars: c1922-60s collection in album, noted Lambert & Butler 1922 'Motor Cars' [24/25], 1923 'Motor Cars, 2nd Series' [22/25] & 1934 'Motor Cars' [25]; 1926 Amalgamated Press (Champion) 'Modern Motor Cars' [25/32]. G/Vg.(164)
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1934 Players 'Film Stars' 1st Series [50], 2nd Series [50] & 3rd Series [50]; plus 1934 Wills 'Radio Celebrities' 1st Series [50] & 2nd Series [50]. All mounted in their appropriate Players or Wills albums. (250)
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1936-37 Players 'Motor Cars' 1st Series [50] & 2nd Series [50], mounted in their appropriate Players albums. (100)
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18ct white gold ring, two layers pave set. Total carat weight = 0.69ct, Gilson emerald centre stone. Total weight = 5.30 grams
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18K white gold necklace with diamonds (H/Si), 5 small semi-precious stones & a large central peridot. Total Weight = 18.10grams
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Sterling silver money clip with 1911 German I Mark silver coin feature. Total Weight = 29.00grams
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Antique sterling silver chain bracelet with large oval pearl. Total weight = 50.80 grams
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18K white gold cross enhanced with round brilliant-cut diamonds (approx 1ct total) Total Weight = 6.40grams
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18ct white gold fancy wide band with eternity symbols incorporating diamonds (1.2ct total) Total weight = 8.60 grams
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18K gold Eusi watch with 28 round brilliant diamonds (0.30ct total) surrounding the face. Total weight = 33.30 grams
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18K gold Longines ladies quartz watch with 30 round brilliant diamonds (0.90ct total) surrounding the face. Total weight = 35.50 grams
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18ct gold Omega quartz watch with 26 round brilliant diamonds (0.60ct total) surrounding the face. Total weight = 72.70 grams
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18ct gold flexible bracelet. Total weight = 75.40 grams
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18K gold pocket watch. Total weight = 34.95 grams
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18K gold pocket watch, open face (by A.Kohn, New Zealand). Total weight = 31.60 grams
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18K gold pocket watch (Elgin). Total weight = 38.50 grams. (glass face needs to be replaced)
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18ct yellow and white gold fancy link collier with front 8 white gold links pave set with diamonds (total 0.72ct). Total Weight = 92.40 grams
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9ct rose gold necklace, T-bar style with amber coloured stone. Total weight = 28.00 grams
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18ct rose gold open link necklace with facet bead drops (rose quartz). Total weight = 35.30 grams
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18ct rose, yellow and white gold Perfume Bottle pendant incorporating 45 diamonds weighing 0.60ct total, total weight 46.70 grams
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Rolled gold fancy antique seal pendant. Cushion shape stamp. Total weight = 17.60 grams
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9ct yellow gold fancy antique seal pendant. Round shape stamp. Total weight = 4.55 grams
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18ct yellow and white gold bracelet with 110 diamonds totalling 11.75ct F/Vs. Total weight = 41.95 grams
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9ct yellow gold pendant with Australian map set against a blue enamel background. Total weight = 6.20 grams
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9ct yellow gold ring (Elizabeth Gage style) with 2 heart shaped semi-precious stones and four diamonds totaling 0.08ct. Total weight = 6.45 grams
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9ct yellow gold bracelet with 4 hand-bag charms. Total weight = 12.70 grams
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18ct yellow and white gold fancy integrated link collier. Total weight = 140.00 grams
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18ct white gold woven Omega collier. Total weight = 45.00 grams
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9ct rose gold seal with facet oval amethyst. Total weight = 4.80 grams
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18ct white gold diamond and pink tourmaline earrings. Tourmaline total: 2.70ct and diamonds total: 0.30ct. Total weight = 4.40 grams
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Pinch back gold, carnelian & blood stone pocket watch winder. Total weight = 12.50 grams
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Tiffany & Co. Cigarette Case and Matching Lighter, c1930 marked 925 Sterling, made in Italy. Brushed finish, both with original Tiffany pouches and original box. Bo x and pouches worn, lighter and case in very good condition. Total silver weight 6.oz. (2)
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Theatre poster 'Coming- Mr.Grover. in the Grandest Comedy-Drama of the Day, Entitled: I.O.U.', printed by Great American engraving and Printing Co, New York, colour lithograph, size 37 x 107 cm. (Note Australian Interest, the cast of characters include a returned Australian; and 'Special Notice! This Will Be Mr Grover's Only Appearance Here, As He Visits Australia and the Antipodes')
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Magic poster/playbill for 'Dr Davenport and Miss Pattie Illusionists', featuring 'Young Adonis, Champion Juvenile Trick Bicycle Rider of the World'
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Magic poster/playbill, 'Prof. Cecil Ducarel, Ventriloquist, Comic Conjurer, Seancist and Magical Illusions.' two colour poster, 65 x 26 cm, in very good condition
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Magic poster/playbill 'M'stro, Prestidigateur, Mimic and King Fun Maker, in His Marvellous and Sensational Entertainment', plus many other entertainers. Two colour printing, 90 x 29 cm in good condition
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Magic poster/playbill, 'The Marvellous Scroggs Trio of Performing Dogs', 'Winged Marvels of Gymnastics', and many others. 89 x 28 cm two colour litho sharp, small missing piece at top. Will mount beautifully
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Magicians stationary, comprising 'Prof Galverto, Ventriloquist and Shadowgraphist', a letter requesting work, half page graphics. Also, 'Prof Jennions, Marvellous Marionetts,' a letter requesting employment having just won a Medal and Diploma from the Glasgow Exhibition of 1888. Mostly comic drawings and great graphics fill the page. (2)
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Linen backed colour stone lithography Tottini the Magician poster, 'No Handcuff Or Shackle, Prison Cell Or Lock Can Hold Me', with an image of Torrini chained in a prison cell, printed by the National Poster Company, New York
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Magic poster, 'The Sensational Murray, Australian Escapologist', artwork by R.C, waterman, signed by Murray, printed by the perfecta Press London, colour lithograph, overall 51 x 76 cm. Murray Carrington Walters was born at Brighton, Victoria, November 11 1901. While in England he took up escape work and returned to Australia during 1928 and the press acclaimed him as 'Greater Than Houdini'
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Magic poster, 'The Most Amazing, Sensational and Mysterious Man of This Or Any Other Age, Book Now! Murray', signed by Murray, printed by the Perfecta press London, colour lithograph, overall 101 x 76 cm
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Professor Alba, famed Spanish magician, whose posters are known for their bold, bright and eye-catching graphics. This image is of Professor Alba with a skeleton. Translation, 'The Man Who Toys with the Dead.' linen backed, stone lithography, 70 x 33 cm in excellent condition
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Magic poster, 'Third World Tour, Famous Australian Illusionist!, the Great Levante', three-sheet poster, printed by central Printing Co. (Chas Sowden), Burnley Lancs, colour lithograph, overall 100 x 228 cm. (the Great Levante was Australia's foremost magician in the 1930s and 40s. He amazed audiences at home and across the world and was considered by many to be superior to Houdini)
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Australia: Geelong District: 'Borhoneyghurk', Subdivision for Sale by Public Auction, 17th December 1912, 1754 Acres, showing map of subdivision, overall 38 x 51 cm; '16 Torquay Allotments' for Sale by Public Auction, 5th January 1918; plus 'The Perry Estate' (Geelong West) Subdivision Sale by Public Auction, 27th March 1954. (3 items)
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Sunray Estate, 1926 private sale of Sunshine Subdivisional Areas and Factory Sites. Solicitors: Rylah & Anderson, Melbourne. Four page fold out, two colour printing, including pictures, maps and photographs. Printer, Ramsey Publishing Pty. Ltd, Melbourne
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China: War Office Map of China, 1910-1911 Showing Railways, Telegraphs and Treaty Ports and Sketch Map of Manchuria. All in mint condition in original sleeve. (1910)
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Brass Octant, early to mid 19th century, with unusual inlaid brass and ivory scale in excellent condition, has both scopes and scribe pencil in dovetailed box, all lenses and shades in good condition with no cracks
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Military Song Sheet: 'The Abyssinian Expedition, Grand Divertimento, Descriptive of the Battle and Entry into Magdala', by John Pridham [London, 1868], sheet music with tinted lithographic cover with the red-coats of the British troops handcoloured. Some faults, though attractive item from the period of high enthusiasm for mementos of the campaign
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Invitations to A Dinner For Vice Admiral Frederick L Field, March 24th l924, two invitations given by the Ministers of state for the Commonwealth to attend a special dinner to meet Sir Frederick R Field. To be held at the Federal Parliament House, Melbourne. (2)
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New Zealand Ship's Crests, c1940 comprising, 'Hmnzs Hawea (f422)Loch Class Frigates\]', metal crest mounted on wooden plaque with cloth identification band, also identical New Zealand crest 'Rana' wooden crest on wooden plaque. 37 x 43 cm. Both in good condition. (2)
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German violin 4/4 (full size), c1890 with fitted case. In very fine condition, no cracks, used but not abused. All corners intact, lovely scroll, sweet tone
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Pear shaped Viola c1860, a very unusual 4 stringed instrument. Top made of fine spruce, ebony arched and fretted fingerboard (marked J. Pugh, Altona), ornate engraved Stauffer style headstock. Four ivory tuners, one cracked, one missing, the beautifully carved F holes are the work of a fine violin luthier. Because of the arched fingerboard, this instrument was designed to be played with a bow. In very good condition
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Mandolin Guitar, c1894 (Actually a lap Zither) in original bo x with all accessories and a 'How to Play Book', in near mint condition. Gold leafing intact all decals as if made yesterday. Made in U.S.A. A Zither time capsule. Must view to appreciate
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Japanese Romano Silver Plated Flute c1940-1950, Boehm system, cased and playing
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Re X Alto Saxophone c1955 crafted for the American market. Original playing condition, cased. Sweet sound
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John Grey B flat Clarinet c1950, original, cased, in very fine playable condition
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The Beatles On Amiga (Dgr) Records, Vinyl, 7' Mono 45rpm records in original colour picture sleeves comprising, 'Sweet Georgia Brown w/ Why'(1965) Featuring Tony Sheridan and 'Ain't She Sweet w/ Cry for a Shadow' (1964). Covers have damage, records are mint. Very rarely offered. (2)
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American Selmer B flat Clarinet c1970, all original (including ligature), cased, complete and playing
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Fuller, S.Pearce (late 1800's), a watercolour 'Forest Clearing' depicting the clearings that took place in the early days of Australian settlement. Some fading, rare offering of this artist. 50 x 33 cm
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Chapman, Peter (1937-), Two aboriginal watercolours, framed and glazed, 57 x 57 cm and 64 x 69 cm overall. Signed Peter Chapman and Pete Chapman. (2)
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Halpern, Frederick (NZ/Australian, 1909- ): Two lithographs, one on wove rag embossed paper (37 x 26) with wide margins and one on cream paper (45 x 32 cm). Both hand signed lower right and numbered edition of 25. Condition good, both slightly foxed. (2)
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Leo Melpi (1940- ), Waringarri Aboriginal artist, synthetic polymer paint on canvas titled 'Fish'
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St Peters and the Vatican Stereo View Cards and Viewer, including views of the Vatican Gardens, Pope Pius X, the College of Cardinals and views of the interior of the Vatican. All in good condition in original box by Underwood and Underwood. (43)
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Boer War: Stereoscope View cards and Viewer, c1900 including view of Colonial Troops leaving cape Town for the front and many other military and battlefield scenes. All in good condition. Published by Keystone Piero Co (60)
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Palestine Stereoscope View Cards and Viewer, including Views of Palestine and other Biblical sites. All in very good condition in original book type box by Underwood and Underwood. (81)
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World War I Stereoscope View Cards and Viewer, assorted scenes of battlefields involved in the War including a very rare and interesting Bird's Eye View of a French Village taken from an 'roplane. Unusual for the time. All in very good condition and in original book type box by Realistic Travels London. (81)
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'Nudes': C1910 Stereo-View Cards, Quite Rare, Lovely Images, Fine Condition. (4)
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'Nudes': C1910 Stereo-View Cards, Quite Rare, Lovely Images, Fine Condition. (4)
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'Nudes': C1910 Stereo-View Cards, Quite Rare, Lovely Images, Fine Condition. (3)
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1910 Karuizawa Japan Flood Disaster, real photographs depicting the devastation and inundation of Karuizawa. Described in detail on verso of each picture. (18)
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Asian Photograph and Ephemera Collection, c1910 including, Group of Panoramic Views of Hong Kong Harbour 31 x 10 cm (21), smaller group also of Hong Kong Harbour, quantity of Asian post cards, Newspapers, Geisha girl post cards, picture post cards of Mt. Fujiyama, maps and many other items. All in very good condition. Must view to appreciate (100+)
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World War I Stereoscope View cards and Viewer, including Gallipoli, Bodies at Lone pine, plus other battlefield and military encounters. All in excellent condition. Published by Realistic travel, London. (23)
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Hong Kong / World War I comprising, real photographs and real photograph post cards of peace celebrations following World War I [believed to be Hong Kong ], plus photographs of a memorial service and victory decorations [also believed to be Hong Kong ). All in very fine condition. (9)
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South Australia: Presentation Photograph Album titled on cover 'Photographs, Botanic Garden, Adelaide, South Australia', and with dedication inside, 'To His Excellency the Governor and Lady Weigall, By the Board of Governors, Adelaide Botanic Garden, South Australia. April, 1922', with 26 silver gelatin photographs of the gardens. Superb condition
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Walhalla, c1911 including, Views of the Tram, Bottom of the Tunnel Shaft, Main Street, A Mountain Road, etc. Condition varies. (9)
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Postcard and Ephemera Group, c1920 including, cards from around the world, postcard packets, Maps of Central and Southern Europe, The Aa Road Book, England and Wales (1928). A large selection must see. (200+)
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World War I & II Postcard Assortment including a mint set of British War Postcards. Images include The Outpost, An Archie at work, Waiting for the enemy (17) and three World War II U.S.A. comic postcards depicting the Army, Navy, and Nurse Corps. All in fabulous condition. (20)
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May Gibbs, c1920 The Gumnut Series #5 'We'll Make Things Hum by Gum',. Rated Rrrr in Vucovic's post card book. One or two examples of this card known. Virtually mint
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French fashion advertising poster, 'Au Grand Chic', lithograph in colours, printed by Foulon Freres & M. Peuchet, Paris, backed on linen, overall 80 x 117 cm
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French advertising poster, 'Avez-Vous Un Grain De Beaute', Operette en 3 Actes, de Marcel Favre et Jean Monet, Musique de Guy Lafarge', artwork by Jacques Monet, lithograph in colours, printed by Bedos & Cie, Paris, linen backed, overall 81 x 119 cm
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