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Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
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*** A pearl leather bound photo album and contents containing New Zealand photographer Maori and Islander portrait photographs ***
*** Cook: [Third voyage] Ellis, William. An Authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, during the Years 1776,1777,1778,1779,and 1780; in search of a north -West Passage… ***
*** Elsie Wright (1901-1988) in collaboration with Frances Griffiths (1907-1986), from the Cottingley Fairies a rare set of four hand tinted prints, pencil notation a to one ***
*** A Victorian walnut box containing collection of small New Zealand photographer coloured photographs mixed subjects (approximately 200) ***
*** Treasure Of Sierra Madre 1948, Starring Humphrey Bogart & Walter Hudson, Warner Bros, Director: John Huston, Producer: Henry Blanke, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: Victory Publicity, Melbourne, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** An album of architectural photographs New Zealand houses together with one other Scottish Views ***
*** A 19th century leather bound photo album containing photographs by New Zealand photographers and scenes of Scotland ***
*** The three Voyages of Captain James Cook around the world in 7 volumes Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and brown, London 1821, including map and plates, calf, gilt type and banding some foxing and discolouration, spines have some wear. ***
*** A collection of 19th century Magic lantern photographic glass slides most stamped G.W.W (George Washington Wilson), includes 'Nansen's Farthest North' colour slides, World War I military, views of Fiji, Honolulu, & New Zealand. Topographical views of… ***
*** Comic, A very rare X-Men #1, first issue, 1 September 1963, grade 3.0-4.0, front cover with some fraying, inside pages good, outside back water stain to bottom edge in this Sep 1963 comic book. Professor x introduces his students - Cyclops, Iceman, the… ***
*** John Eyre (c.1771-after 1813), after, pub. Dymock, William, Views of Sydney 1810, published 1884 (4) colour prints (4), each 34 x 49.5 cm approx. ***
*** US one sheet original movie poster 'The Prince and the Showgirl', 1957, Marilyn Monroe and co-starring Laurence Olivier. Professionally linen backed 106 cm x 68 cm ***
*** Rare original letter signed by Wallis simpson, [1896-1986] Duchess of Windsor, in Paris, 18 September 1972, this letter to Antonio Ponsa Fernandez dated Monday September 18 is signed 'Wallis simpson, Duchess of Windsor'. It thanks him 'For the lovely… ***
*** James Bond US one sheet original movie poster, 1964, 'Goldfinger' Sean Connery. Professionally linen backed 104 cm x 68 cm ***
*** Mildred Pierce 1945, Starring Joan Crawford & Jack Carson, Warner Bros, Director: Michael Curtiz, Producer: Jerry Wald, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer : Victory Publicity Pty Ltd, Australia, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** After Jacques Nicolas Bellin, (1703 - 1772) France, Map - 'Carte Reduite de L'Ocean Oriental ou mer des Indes, Hand coloured engraving, 57 x 88 cm ***
*** George Orwell, 'Animal Farm, a Fairy Story' 1945 1st edition signed by the author ***
*** A collection of Sydney Harbour Bridge memorabilia including an original drawing plan, an invitation & Program to the opening of the bridge ***
*** A collection of Arts of Asia magazine (127) 1971 - 2003. Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney 5 boxes in total ***
*** [Charles Dickens] a complete thirty-four volume Gadshill edition set of the works of Charles Dickens [1897-99], pub. Chapman and Hall, London, bound by Bickers and Son, Leicester square, with black and white illustrations [some behind protective papers],… ***
*** Blow Up, original 1967 one sheet movie poster, printed in Italy, David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Professionally linen backed 139 cm x 100 cm ***
*** UK first edition, first print of Harry Potter and the chamber of Secrets UK first edition, first print. Hardback. Price unclipped. Unread. ***
*** Picturesque Atlas of Australasia volumes 1-3 ***
*** The official History of Australia in the Way 1914-1918 volumes 1 - 12 published by Angus and Robertson in 1923, includes photgraphic volume record ***
*** Taheu, The Garden Palace (Sydney International Exhibition Building 1879-1882), Sydney 29th Sept. 1879 (View across Farm Cove) and in construction exteriors (3) and interiors with exhibits (6) and post fire (2), each silver gelatin photograph on board one… ***
*** A collection of 19th century card mounted photographs New Zealand photographers 16. 5 x 10. 5 cm (approximately 74) ***
*** Freycient, L. Carte Particuliere De La Cote Sud-Est De La Terra De Diemen, (Paris, 1812), engraved chart of the southeast portion of Tasmania, surveyed during the Baudin expedition and published by Freycinet, five inset charts, center fold, good condition… ***
*** (Cook, James) Carte de L'Hemisphere Austral, montrant les Routes des Navigateurs les plus Celebres, engraved chart, French edition (1778) of Cook's chart showing tracks of Cook's three circumnavigations, good condition, mounted & framed, 56 x 56 cm, frame… ***
*** Phillip, Arthur: the voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay, marked Third edition 1790, with an account of the Establishment of the Colonies of port Jackson & Nortfolk Island, compiled from Authentic papers, which have been obtained from the several… ***
*** An interesting album of late 19th early 20th century photographs, postcards and Cartes Vistas, including images of buffalo bill (photograph), Actors of the stage, Della Ray (signed), Mary Pickford, Mabel Hurst, Nellie Jackson (signed) Charlie Chaplin… ***
*** An original document of gold regulations that caused 'Eureka' ***
*** US one sheet original movie poster, 1969, 'Easy rider', Jack Nicholson and Peter Fonda. Professionally linen backed 101 cm x 68.5 cm ***
*** Elves and Fairies' by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, rare 1916 first edition signed by the author, 38 x 26 cm (some pages loose, poor condition) ***
*** A very interesting collection of early photographs, and posters relating to the NSW Fresh food and ice Company Ltd ephemera relating to this Company held in the Powerhouse and National Museum of Australia ***
*** Volume - 'Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia: a History,' by Dorothy Erickson UWA Publishing, 2010. Hardback. ***
*** Moulin Rouge Artist: Gruau c1970 original lithographic poster - linen backed 80 cm x 120 cm ***
*** Two leather bound photograph albums titled Reminiscences of Kyushu Japan complete with photographs ***
*** Chocolat Fortin Artist: Igert c1930 original lithographic poster - linen backed 100 cm x 140 cm ***
*** 255 X movie daybill posters, dating from 1975 - 1980 ***
*** Star Wars, 'Return of the Jedi' Australian release one sheet original movie poster. Professionally linen backed 101 cm x 68.5 cm ***
*** Don Bradman cigarette & trade cards (12), cards featuring Don Bradman 1928-1938, includes Weeties Leading cricketers No.1 Bradman + 'Turf' Cigarettes Personality series + Kings Cigarettes Photocards 1936/37 + player cricketers 1934 etc [12] ***
*** A collection of 19 Underwood & Underwood stereo viewing cards predominantly Boer War circa 1900 ***
*** Bush Christmas 1947, Starring chips Rafferty, John Fernside & Helen Grieve, Cineguild, a Ralph Smart production, original mid 20th century movie daybill, printed: W E Smith, Sydney, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** Angel And The Badman 1947, Starring John Wayne & Gail Russell, a John Wayne production, Republic picture, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: W E Smith, Sydney, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** She Wore A Yellow Ribbon 1949, StarringJohn Wayne, Joanne Dru & John Agar, Rko radio pictures, original mid 20th century daybill, Printer: Simmons Ltd, Sydney, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** James Francis (Frank) Hurley (1888-1962) Moving Up to the Front, 1918 silver gelatin print, mounted. Other Notes: Hurley was appointed as one of two official photographers to the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in July 1917 with the honorary rank of… ***
*** Fort Apache 1948, Starring John Wayne, Shirley temple & Henry Fonda, Rko radio pictures, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: Simmons Ltd, Sydney, 32 x 76 cm ***
*** A Chart of the Three Harbours of Botany Bay, Port Jackson & Broken Bay, Shewing the Ground Cultivated by the Colonists... Neapean &c, handcoloured engraved chart published by Mackenzie & Dent (1818 Newcastle upon Tyne), good condition, mounted & framed,… ***
*** Two tickets to the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 1932 ***
*** A Funny Face photo of poster signed Audrey Hepburn 10 x 8 inches ***
*** A C1950 R-rated film poster, Teaserama featuring Betty Page, Tempest Storm, Cherrie Knight, Trudy Wayne, Chris LaChris, Twinnie Wallen, Dave Starr, Joe E. Ross, Honey Baer Vicki Lynn, Pepe and Roccio 69 cm x 101 cm ***
*** A rare proof edition 'Hard, Fast and Beautiful', original movie poster, 1951 with embossed blind stamp for the National screen service, framed & glazed '103 x 125 cm ***
*** A 19th century leather bound photo album and contents containing portrait photographs by New Zealand photographers together with another larger format ***
*** Don Bradman cigarette & trade cards (17), a collection of colour & b/w cards depicting Bradman 1930-1948 + 'E.Gilbert' Sweetacres Champion Chewing gum card No.39, all contained in Harry Vincent 'Blue Bird' toffee tin, some wear [18] ***
*** Cantabrigiensis Comitatus: Cambridge shire, handcoloured engraved map including Coats of arms of all the Colleges, pub. C.1650, Johannes Blaeu, centre fold, plate: 41.8 x 52.3 cm frame: 54 x 66 cm ***
*** Volume - 'Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths, Makers & Marks,' by Kenneth Cavill, Graham Cocks, and Jack Grace Published by C.G.C. Gold Pty Ltd, 1992. Hardback. ***
*** Sheet music for The Rain in Spain signed by Julie Andrew with certificate of authenticity ***
*** Zombies on Broadway c.1945 original film poster RKO radio Pictures Starring Wally brown, Alan Carney & Bela Lugosi; 2 sheet poster, laid on canvas 201 x 103 cm ***
*** Johnny O'clock 1947, Starring Dick Powell & Evelyn Keyes, Columbia pictures, Director: Robert Rossen, Producer: Edward G Nealis, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: W E Smith, Sydney, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** 1842 van Diemen's land Request to Marry, handwritten request addressed to Lt Governor by Mary Hackett (transported for 7 years) and Joseph garland (transported for life), 4pp of manuscript includes references, statements & comments, the pair married… ***
*** [movie poster, French] Bullit, Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughan, Jacqueline Bisset, une Solar production, poster, 85.5 x 59 cm ***
*** Wildenstein, Daniel. Monet, or the Triumph of Impressionism, catalogue Raisonne 4 volumes, Taschen, Wildenstein Institute, 1996, printed Germany, 4vo, blue cloth, white printed lettering, slipcase, excellent ***
*** Handcoloured prints (4) Taken from the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia incl: King Street looking East, Sydney Harbour from shark point, Darling harbour from Pyrmont, a Glimpse of Sydney from Darlinghurst various sizes, framed ***
*** A collection of approximately 200 mainly Australian vintage postcards c 1909 ***
*** The Miracle of the Bells 1948, original movie poster, RKO radio Pictures Starring Fred M cmurray, Valli & Frank Sinatra, laid on canvas 201 x 103 cm ***
*** 1938 Boys' 'Captain' ties and Braces Australian cricketers, complete set of 18 colour cards, includes D.G.Bradman (2 cards No.1 & 9), S.J.McCabe, A.L.Hassett etc, scarce [18] ***
*** Angel & The Badman 1947, Starring John Wayne & Gail Russell, British Empire Films, Director: James Edward Grant, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: W E Smith, Sydney, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** A Stereoscopic Viewer, together with box of slides ***
*** Volume - 'Brilliant: Australian Gold and Silver 1851-1950,' edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 2011 ***
*** Volume - 'Nineteenth Century Australia Silver,' volume I and II, by J.B. Hawkins Published by the antique collector's club Pty Ltd, 1990. Boxed set of two hardback books. ***
*** A antique style book trough ***
*** An indenture in the name of Richard Woodcock of Woughton of County of Buckingham 1734 ink on parchment with intact seal 60 x 84 cm ***
*** Hannay, James (introd.), the complete works of William Hogarth, c.1885, Mackenzie, William, London, Edinburgh & Dublin, including 150 steel engravings, published in 6 volumes, full brown cloth, black lettering on spine, gilt lettering on cover, gilt… ***
*** Approximately 42 risque stereo viewing cards, the fine Art Photographers Publishers Company ***
*** 1947 Stamina clothes 'An Ideal cricket Eleven', No.4 series, complete set of 11 cards + title card, includes W. G. Grace, J. J. Kelly & Victor Trumper etc, in original packet, scarce set. ([12] ***
*** Silver River 1948, Starring Errol Flynn & Ann Sheridan, Warner Bros, Director: Raoul Walsh, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: Victory Publicity Pty Ltd, Melbourne, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** Bonne, R. Carte De La Terre Van-Diemen, handcoloured French chart of the coast of Tasmania based on Cook's 3rd Voyage, c.1788 (Plate 138), inset chart of Adventure Bay & large compass rose, mounted & framed, 26 x 36 cm, frame 42 x 53 cm ***
*** A large collection of the rose stereograph viewing cards two part boxes and two stacks (approximately 97) ***
*** Attributed to Luke Clennell, (1781-1840) English, portrait of Lord Lynedoch, pencil & wash, label verso, 14.5 x 9.5 cm. Provenance: Woolley & Wallis, Wiltshire 13 March 2013 length 5 ***
*** [South Australia] 8 facsimile volumes including, Horton James, T. Six Months in South Australia, with some account of port Philip and Portland Bay in Australia Felix, FOSLSA 1999 Ltd edn ed. 90/600 +Kinloch, A. The Murray River being a Journal of the… ***
*** A boxed set of 92 lantern slides by American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Dept., photographer 1900s each set housed in timber box, one with original leather strap ***
*** Comic, X-Men #45 June 1968, Marvel Cyclops Mutants Clash! & the X-Men #47 August 1968, Marvel the beast and Iceman both in very good condition ***
*** A collection of tortoise shell, comprising 4 x trays, two boxes and covers and a book mark (7) ***
*** On her Majesty's service, James Bond 007 is back, 1969, original movie poster, orignal creasing, framed 95 x 61 cm ***
*** Don Bradman, three cigarette cards, Odgen's Cigarettes 1928-29 + Gallaher 1934 Champions + 1930 John players cricketers of 1930, each mounted [3], mounts 13 x 10 cm ***
*** Make Mine Music! 1946, Starring Benny Goodman, Dinah Shore & the Andrew's sisters, Walt Disney, Rko radio pictures, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: Simmons Ltd Sydney, 34 x 76 cm ***
*** A 19th century leather bound portrait miniature pencil drawing of a lady together with a 19th century daguerreotype of a gentleman ***
*** Comic, Rare, Uncanny Tales #26 November 1954, Atlas the spider man! very good condition ***
*** Original movie poster, Palabras al Viento (Written On The Wind) Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall Universal city studios printed in Argentina framed & glazed 109 x 73 cm within frame ***
*** Summer Storm, George Sanders & Linda Darnell United artists printed in USA C1944 framed & glazed 103.5 x 68 within frame ***
*** A Sydney Morning Herald compendium. An interesting look at Sydney in the 1950's - ***
*** Barrington, George, a voyage to Botany bay, a facsimile edition, London, Brummell press, 1969, No.59/350 copies, navy leather, slip-case, 20 x 13.5 cm ***
*** A collection of books including, the Arunta in two volumes and a miniature prayer book ***
*** Tattinger Artist: Anonymous c1980 original lithographic poster - linen backed 40 cm x 60 cm ***
*** A miniature book 3.5 cm long ***
*** The Best Years Of Our Lives 1946, Starring Myrna Loy & Hoagy Carmichael, Rko radio pictures, Director: William Wyler, original mid 20th century movie daybill, Printer: F Cunninghame & Co, Sydney, 34 x 76 cm ***