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General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:371
Sale Title:General MemorabiliaLots with images:215
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:239
Date:19-Aug-2008
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The Sikes Hydrometer c1860, (from an original Dring & Fage Sikes User Manual, printed in 1855.) In the original mahogany, maroon and velvet lined fitted case, complete with all parts stamped Dring and Fage. The hydrometer, which is also stamped, is mounted on ivory. Used in near mint condition. The Sikes hydrometer was used to determine the strength of spirits for the distiller, victualler and ta x collector alike, and worts both before and after fermentation for the brewer, providing an accurate method of…
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Australian Furniture Makers Timber Sample Kit c1875, including original dove tailed multi wood box, high grade samples include red gum (Victoria), kauri gum (New Zealand), fiddle-back blackwood (Beech Forest, Vic.), Olive (beech Forest, Vic.), Sheoak (Western Australia), and many others, included are a few samples of imported timbers. (30+ items)
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Badges/Medals, group with 1900 'Return of Troops From S.Africa/Welcome Home Australians/Dec.1900'; 1920 'To Commemorate the visit of H.R.H. Prince of Wales to Australia 1920'; '1940 Coronation, H.H.Sultan Brunei'; 1951 'Fifty Years Commonwealth of Australia'; also pair of cuff-links made from 1880s-90s India 2 Annas coins. (6 items)
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1880's Goldfield's Mining Box, found in the town of Talbot, a beautifully hand made, dove-tailed wooden box with the words 'Ballarat Holdings Gold Party Ltd-Talbot Division' branded to the front. Original use is unknown. 81 x 40 x 52 cm in very good condition.
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Collectables: 1882 etching of Fishing Boats by Charles A.Platt (American, 1861-1933), mounted on board, 39 x 30 cm; two c1952 English etchings by C.H.Barraud; c1875 Glass Plate Negative titled 'Mrs M.A.Nicol landed off wreck of Sacramento near Queenscliff 1853'; collection of Book-Plates (19). (23 items)
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Negro cast iron bust statuette c1900, a familiar face in pubs, restaurants and clubs, used as a counter-top display to hold business cards, all original paint with great patina.
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Collectables: Rare programme 'Preston Jubilee Celebrations 1885-1935'; badges/medals (3) - 1896 'Bendigo Miners & Engine Drivers Exhibition', 'Federated Railway Loco Enginemens Assoc. of Australasia' & 'Fed. Carters & Drivers Indl Union of Aust'; military photos (3) including lovely panoramic photo that appears to be a Boer War contingent (49 x 11 cm)
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Large assortment of medical equipment and other oddments including, two tiered mahogany test tube and bottle stand (6 bottles), large mahogany test tube stand (3 tubes), accordion pleated-leather doctor's instrument case, student doctor's wooden medical kit, large quantity of tobacco tins, large quantity of medicine bottles, bronze 'roplane on wooden stand, toy nesting egg set, and many medical related items.
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Victorian Wills for Probate and Land Titles c1900, a large assortment of Victoriana. Interesting reading about Victoria at the turn of the century. Mostly handwritten some on vellum. Condition varies, mostly folds. (98)
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Large assortment of Stock Share certificates including, Australian Uranium Corporation, beach Petroleum, central Mines, Clarance river basin oil Exploration Co., Regis Mines, Australian copper Mines, red Terror gold Mines, plus hundreds of other business opportunities. Condition varies. (500+ items)
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Victoriana Document Assortment including, Insurance Policies, Probate Documents, Land Titles, Sandringham Newspapers, Law Institute Journal plus many other interesting items. (qty)
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Collectables: c1910 New Guinea photographs (2), one endorsed on reverse 'Rabaul, Road to Nammanula, New Britain', other endorsed 'Kolube', together with a letter from a surveyor who took the photographs pre-World War I; plus 1960s real estate posters/flyers (2) one for Churchill Park in Templestowe, other for 'Florida Estate - Boronia'. (4 items)
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Australiana Grab Bag, comprising architect's rulers (2), 1910 schoolboy cap, plastic fan, shoe buttonhook with french ivory handle, tubby doll, small turned box. Interesting assortment (7 items)
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Sheffield/Wingfield, Rowbothamine & Co. c1900 boxed set of si x fish knives and forks. Stamped Wingfield Epns. mother of pearl handles engraved blades. In near mint condition. Original oak box
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Elephant ivory tusks: a pre-Ban pair of beautifully toned juvenile tusks. 59 cm arc length, 1.6 kilos each, 5 cm diameter. In beautiful condition. Magnificent but a bit sad. (2)
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1934 Precedent console radio, completely restored and fully functional, manufactured by Firth Bros, Melbourne, model 934. 93 x 47 x 33 cm. In superb condition.
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1930-40 black Bakelite vintage cradle phone, fully restored and functional. Re-wired, ready to plug in. In near mint condition
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Prince Henry's Hospital: Certificate enrolling B.R.W. Barry Esq. as Honorary Life Governor of the hospital [Melbourne, 1935]. With original presentor's signatures plus image of Prince Henry, framed, overall, 60 x 40 cm
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Collectables: 'Australian Boy Scout Jamboree, Frankston Victoria 1935, Sole Official Programme'; 1970s 'Taa Air Atlas'; Qantas cigarette lighter; plus reprinted Qantas 'Time Table and Fairs for Aerial Services' (originally published 1920s). (4 items)
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Theatre Programme Assortment Including,'Hiawatha' the Musical October 21st-Nov 4th, 1939 at the Exhibition Buildings. Musical Director: Sir Bernard Heinze and danced by the internationally famous Laurel Martyn. Autographed by most of the cast members including Bernard Heinze and Laurel Martyn. In mixed condition. (22 items)
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Mixed Grab Bag comprising, Punch Magazine (1939-1941) random issues including, Silver Jubilee Geo.V issue, special Navy issue (13; vintage milk bottles Lady Talbot Milk Supply co. Cranbourne a/f, W. White Toorak and small medicine bottle, (3); wicker covered and corked large pottery bottles complete with sticker, one has original liquid. (2). Interesting. (18)
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1940 Hotpoint table model short-wave Radio, manufactured by AWA. Restored to perfection. Works perfectly looks great.
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1946 Peter Pan Radio by Astor of south Melbourne. Model Gkl, brown Bakelite fully restored. Small secured crack on bottom. In stunning condition
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Collectables: Range of children's books (8); 1948 'Geelong Football Club, Souvenir Programme, Past Players Match, Saturday August 7th 1948'; 1979 silk programme for Royal Hobart Regatta. Poor/G condition. (11 items)
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1948/49 Airzone 'Cub' Radio, model 4A1A1 cream Bakelite, superb condition, fully restored. by Airzone 168-170 Parramatta Rd. Auburn N.S.W
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Microscope: Kyowa 4 Turret Microscope, c1950s, in excellent condition and in original wooden carrying case.
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Balance of Ticket Collection: Huge collection of Tram, Bus & Train Tickets, mainly Australian, some Britain & USA. Also Ticket Issuing Machines (3), other associated items & posters (36). Inspection will reward. (10,000s)
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leopard skin 3/4 length coat with mink collar, 106 cm long in wonderful condition
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Full length mink coat, Saga Mink, beautiful dark brown/black with black flower embroidered lining, 122 cm long. A stunning coat in magnificent condition.
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Police Visor Hats c1950 including, West Germany - Berlin State Police, East Germany-Bremen State Police, East Germany- Federal Police, West Germany-Rheinland-Pfalz State Police, France National Police (Old style badge), New Zealand Police. All in good condition. (6)
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Police Visor Hats including, Japan Police, West German Federal Border Police, German Officer's Hat, Sylvia Weichseldorfer German Hat, Bamberger German Hat, Sweden Police General Uniform Co. All in very good condition. (6)
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Police visor hats including, Australian Pith Helmet type Victorian, New Zealand Bobby style no longer used, Australian Victoria, State Police Cap (Needs sewing), New Zealand Police Old Style Badge, Melbourne Flat Cap, New Melbourne Flat Cap
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Police Visor Hats and caps including, sudweeks leather high topped police hat, Sultinate of Oman Airwing Police Beret, West German Border Patrol Hat, (6), plus 4 assorted caps, (10)
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Police Toys and Uniform Patches c1950 including, 'Constable T. Bear' a boxed 2003 Heritage Edition, Uniformed Italian Police Bear complete with badges, caps and medals, large quantity of uniform patches. All in good condition. (qty)
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Badges: c1958-88 extensive collection of RSL membership badges, nearly all NSW. Good variety & mostly different. (194 items)
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Assortment of Police Related Items including, Hat Badges, Lapel Badges, Uniform Badges, Lapel Pins, Belt Buckles, Uniform Patches. Many countries represented. Mostly Australian. A very wide range of items. All in fine condition (100+ items)
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Assortment of Police Uniforms including, shirts, a complete Italian dress uniform, pants and one tie. No one will refuse you candy on Halloween. (15 items)
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1980 Dunhill Rollagas Vanity Silver Chevron Design, mint in box with guarantee. Flint style refillable butane gas lighter. Very elite and manufactured like a fine piece of jewellery. Silver plated Chevron 'V' style engraved case.
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Assortment of Police Station Maps, c1980 mostlty from Victoria. Most common size 74 x 60 cm, a few pin holes but otherwise in fine condition. (50+)
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Assortment of Police & Post Office Diecast Models, most mint in box rest in fine condition.(27)
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Autographs: c1924-51 Autograph Pages (22) with c57 signatures, noted Charles Kingsford Smith, Jack Gregory (Australian cricket captain), Fred Perry (tennis), Beryl Mills (first ever Miss Australia 1926), Gladys Moncrieff, Peter Dawson, Nellie Stewart & Jack Soulter
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Autographs: Displays comprising signed pieces window mounted with photos - Madonna, Walter Huston (with CoA), Warner Baxter (the Cisco Kid) & Sidney Poitier. (4 items)
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Autographs: 'Harry Potter' - colour photograph signed by Daniel Radcliffe; Tom Cruise signed colour photograph; Justin Timberlake signed colour photograph; 'Lost' - colour photograph signed by 4 cast members - Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Lorge Garcia & Dominic Monaghan. With CoAs. (4 items)
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Autographs: Signed photographs/pictures - Roger Federer, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams & Elton John. 3 with CoAs
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Autograph Album: c1900-30 range of autographs including, George Formby (British Ukulele Virtuoso), The Western Brothers (Radio Personalities), Douglas Fairbanks Jr.( actor) plus many others. Signatures bright, book in good condition. (80+)
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Autographs: Range including John Howard (Australian Prime Minister); Gregory Peck (actor); Elizabeth Allan (1930s British film star); 1938 Empire Games South African Womens Team (5 signatures); c1930s part menu for Belle Vue Speedway Champions (12 signatures on reverse including 'Tiger' Stevenson and Australians Dicky Case & Vic Huxley); Ann Moore (showjumping), Eddie Waring (rugby league), Ian Thompson (olympics), Sir Chay Blyth (round the World yachtsman), Peter Collins (motor racing), Frank Evans…
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Autographs: signed photos of Robert De Niro, Roger Moore & Dan Akroyd (with CoAs), Tom Harley & Cameron Mooney; 'Lost' - colour photo signed by 3 cast members - Dominic Monaghan, Evangeline Lilly & Matthew Fox; plus range with Australian team signed netball; Newcastle Jets signed mini-football (soccer); Canberra Cannons signed basketball. (9 items)
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Autographs Range, noted Muhammad Ali - two signed photos, both framed & glazed, each overall 21 x 26 cm (no CoAs); Kathryn Grayson display with two signed photographs; Shirley MacLaine & Dustin Hoffman signed LPs; also tennis books (14), cricket books (3) & cricket print.
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c1907-27 album of drawings & artwork from autograph books. (48 items)
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Buzz Aldrin (2nd man to walk on moon), signature inside Nasa booklet 'The First Moon Landing, 20th Anniversary'.
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Neil Armstrong (1930-, first person on the moon), display comprising signature on 'National Geographic' front cover, window mounted with picture of Apollo 11 crew, framed and glazed, overall 51 x 41 cm.
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Neil Armstrong, (1930-, first person to walk on the moon), signature on 1969 'First Man on the Moon' First Day Cover;, together with NASA picture 'The Prime Crew For the First Lunar Landing', overall 35 x 28 cm.
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Sir Edmund Barton, (1849-1920, 1st Prime Minister of Australia), superb signature on 1901 letter re the establishment of Mints, and the Coinage of Silver, on 'Commonwealth of Australia, Department of External Affairs' letterhead.
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Field Marshall William Birdwood (1865-1951, first World War General who is best known as the commander of the ANZACs during the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915), superb signature on 1910 letter to John Collier, the artist, discussing the painting of a portrait of Lord Kitchener (completed in 1911), and indicating the correct head-dress to show in the picture.
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Boxing Autographs: Group of signed photographs & pieces, with signatures including Ma x Schmeling, Leon Spinks, Ben Foord, Eddie Phillips (2), Jackie Jurich, Jack Doyle, King Levinsky & Sydney Hulls. (9 items)
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Sir Thomas Brisbane, (1773-1860, 7th Governor of NSW (1821-25), soldier and astronomer - the Brisbane River and city of Brisbane are named for him), nice signature 'Thos. Makdougall Brisbane' on 1844 letter regarding astronomy.
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Stanley Bruce (1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne, 1883-1967, 8th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 'Prime Minister' notepaper.
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George W.Bush (1946-, 43rd President of the United States), signed photograph, with accompanying letter on 'State of Texas, Office of the Governor' letterhead; also range of 10 other signatures including actresses Gracie Fields, Rene Ray & Helen Vince; jockey Steve Donoghue
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Lady Byron (1792-1860, wife of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, the poet), group of 1840s signed letters (9), including 4 with envelopes; plus book 'The Life and Letters of Anne Isabella Lady Noel Byron' by Mayne [New York, 1929]. (14 items)
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Johnny Cash (1932-2003, influential country/rock and roll singer-songwriter), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with picture, overall 33 x 41 cm. With CoA
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'Charlie' Chaplin 1889-1977, a beautifully signed photograph of a very young Charles Chaplin. Very bold, sharp signature, 13 x 18 cm. Very good condition.
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Ben Chifley (1885-1951, 16th Prime Minister of Australia), bold signature on 15th Nov.1945 letter (conveying thanks for looking after British child during World War II) on 'Commonwealth of Australia, Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead, with original envelope (with tone spots) .
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Sean Connery (Hollywood actor, 1930-, best known as the first actor to portray James Bond), signed photo
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John Curtin, (1885-1945, 14th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 1943, (14th July) Introduction Letter on 'Commonwealth of Australia' letterhead.
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Sir Ralph Darling (1772-1858, 8th Governor of NSW (1825-31)), superb signature on 1837 letter, 'I shall be obliged to you to let me know should any orders be issued respecting the 9th Regt, As in the event of its being sent to India, it would affect my son'.
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Bette Davis (1908-89, two-time Academy Award-winning American film actress), signature on piece, together with two nice photographs
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Alfred Deakin (1856-1919, 2nd Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 1909 (24th Sept) cable re the proposed inscription on Australia's Sovereigns on 'Prime Minister' letterhead.
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'Die Hard', movie poster with 9 signatures - Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Paul Gleason, William Atherton, Reginald Vel Johnson, Robert Davi & John McTiernan, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 78 x 107 cm
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures inside Christmas Card, featuring Wedding photograph. Some minor toning, though signatures very fine
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, both signatures inside Christmas Card, featuring print 'Edinburgh From Arthur's Seat' on front cover, signatures very fine.
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Victor Emmanuel II (1820-78, first King of a United Italy), nice signature 'Vittorio Emanuele' on a lower section cut from an 1869 document.
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Sir Arthur Fadden (1895-1973, 13th Prime Minister of Australia), signed letter dated 4th Oct.1950 (re establishing an Australian film Bank) on 'Commonwealth Treasury, Canberra A.C.T.' letterhead.
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Errol Flynn (Australian-American film actor, most famous for his romantic swashbuckler roles, 1909-59), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with two pictures, framed and glazed, overall 44 x 37 cm.
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Frank Forde, (1890-1983, 15th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 1944, (10th Oct) letter to J.B. Chifley re an impending visit to New Zealand, on 'Commonwealth of Australia, Minister For the Army' letterhead.
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Malcolm Fraser (22nd Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 30th Aug.1979 letter (regarding the crucial importance of energy and realistic prices for petroleum products), on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead
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Greta Garbo, (1905-90, Swedish-born actress during Hollywood's silent film period and part of its Golden Age), superb signature on sepia photograph, 20 x 25 cm. ex F. Lawrence Johnson collection, signed November 28th 1928 at the Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, California. (Johnson was a journalist attending the first Oscars ceremony).
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King George VI & Queen Elizabeth [the Queen Mother] (King George VI 1895-1952 & Queen Elizabeth 1900-2002), both signatures inside c1948 Christmas Card, featuring photo of Windsor Castle. Some minor toning on front cover, though signatures very fine.
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Commodore James Goodenough (b.1830, killed by an arrow 1875. Goodenough Island in Papua New Guinea is named after him), lovely signature on 1852 letter from H.M.S.Centaur, Buenos Aires, sending a donation to the Church Missionary Society. [Commodore Goodenough served in the Baltic and China campaigns. In 1873 he was appointed Commodore of the Australian station and captain of the Pearl].
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John Gorton (1911-2000, 19th Prime Minister of Australia), signature on letter dated 22nd April 1969 (regarding Indo- Pacific Fisheries Council) on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead.
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Henry Goulburn (1784-1856, English statesman, successful Chancellor of the Exchequer under Peel, the town of Goulburn was named after him), superb signature on 1843 letter from Downing Street, regarding the redemption of the Land Tax.
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Bob Hawke (23rd Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on colour photograph
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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), signed card; together with his book 'High Adventure' [London, 1955]. (2)
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Harold Holt (1908-67, 17th Prime Minister of Australia, whose term as Prime Minister dramatically ended in December 1967 when he disappeared while swimming at Cheviot beach near Portsea and was presumed drowned), signed letter dated 21st Dec. 1966 on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead
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John Howard (25th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 13th July.1979 letter on 'Treasurer, Parliament House, Canberra' letterhead.
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William Hughes, (1862-1952, 7th Prime Minister of Australia), signature on 27th January 1919 dinner menu from Hotel Windsor in Paris, showing at top Australian, British and New Zealand troops. Folded and some soiling, though rare item from Hughes whilst he was attending the Paris peace conference - claiming 'I Speak For 60,000 (Australian) Dead'.
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Paul Keating (24th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 15th Dec.1987 letter to Senator John Button (regarding the Industries Assistance Commission on shipbuilding), on 'Treasurer, Parliament House, Canberra' letterhead
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Kiss, 'Kiss Symphony' poster signed by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley & Tommy Thayer, overall 42 x 60 cm
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Jerry Lewis: photograph signed: (1988) ' All good wishes, Jerry Lewis'. B/w, 20 x 25 cm. Born in 1926 to comedian parents, Lewis first achieved fame as part of a comedy duo with singer Dean Martin from 1946-1956. Disliked by many U.S. critics, but revered in Europe (and by many American fans) as a comic genius. Mint condition
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'the Lord of the Rings', colour photograph with 3 signatures - including Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Dominic Monaghan (Merry) & Billy Boyd (Pippin). With CoA.
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Dame Enid Lyons (1897-1981, first woman to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives as well as the first woman appointed to the federal Cabinet, wife of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons), nice signature on 1939 Sympathy Response Letter on 'Dame Enid Lyons' letterhead.
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Joseph Lyons, (1879-1939, 10th Prime Minister of Australia), superb signature on autograph page.
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Sir John McEwen (1900-80, 18th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 25th Jan.1971 letter (regarding forthcoming trip to New Zealand), on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead.
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William McKINLEY (1843-1901, 25th President of the United States), signature on piece.
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Sir William 'Billy' McMahon (1908-88, 20th Prime Minister of Australia), signed letter dated 24th Nov.1972 on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead, re the 'Green Paper' on natural resources.
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Princess Margaret (1930-2002), lovely signature on handwritten letter dated January 5 1967, on monogrammed 'Kensington Palace' letterhead
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Groucho Marx, display comprising signed piece, window mounted with picture of the Mar x Brothers, framed & glazed, overall 30 x 38 cm. With CoA.
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Sir Robert Menzies (1894-1977, Australia's 12th Prime Minister) '1954-55 Prime Minister's XI v England' cricket team photograph showing both teams and the Prime Minister, signed to mount by Sir Robert Menzies, and with a Keith Miller collection certificate
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Marilyn Monroe (1926-62, Golden Globe award winning American actress and se x symbol, whose fame surpassed that of any other entertainer of her time), superb signature on piece.
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'Moulin Rouge', movie poster signed by Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 74 x 107 cm. With CoA.
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Earle page (1880-1961, 11th Prime Minister of Australia), signed letter dated 26th June 1956 to Sir Arthur Fadden, Federal Treasurer, on 'Parliament of the Commonwealth, Commonwealth Parliament Offices, Sydney' letterhead.
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