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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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'Pirates of the Caribbean', movie poster with 10 signatures - Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Lee Arenberg, Jack Davenport, Keira Knightley, Jonathon Pryce, Bill Nighy, Vanessa Branch & Gore Verbinsk, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 78 x 107 cm. With CoA.
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Sir George Reid, (1845-1918, 4th Prime Minister of Australia, and 12th Premier of NSW), superb signature on 1898 Government Proclamation re the Coinage Act, also signed by Viscount Hampden, (1841-1906, 20th Governor of NSW).
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Wallace Reid collection (1891-1923), Silent Film Mega star considered by the industry as 'The Screen's Most Perfect Lover', a signed photograph (1), unsigned photograph (1) and Studio promotional stills (66). A very large and comprehensive offering. All in very good condition. (68 items)
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Lady Vita Sackville-West (1892-1962, English poet, novelist and gardener, famous for her exuberant aristocratic life, her strong marriage, and her passionate affairs with women like novelist Virginia Woolf), nice signature in her poetry book 'King's Dughter' [London, 1929].
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John Montagu, 4th Earl Sandwich (1718-92, first Lord of the Admiralty during the American War of Independence, he assisted Captain Cook in fitting out his fleet in 1778, and the Sandwich Islands [later called Hawaii] were named after him), Admiralty Warrant dated 25th Jan.1779 signed by Sandwich, John Buller & Henry Penton, transferring midshipman Charles Grey from Hms Squirrel to Hms Convert, countersigned by Sir Phillip Stephens.
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Silent Film Star Autographs, comprising Richard Dix, Marion Davis, and Mary Pickford. All strong bold signatures. In good condition. (3)
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Tv Shows: 'Csi', colour photograph signed by Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan & George Eads; plus 'Er', colour photograph signed by 5 original cast members - George Clooney, Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies & Eriq La Salle. With CoAs. (2 items)
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Queen Victoria (1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 until her death - 63 years), handwritten letter (unsigned) dated Sept.9 1854 from Osborne house, on letterhead embossed with Royal coat-of-arms, to her army chief Lord Hardinge regarding Lieut Nasmyth. ('The Times' engaged Lieutenant Nasmyth, of the Bombay artillery, to report from the Crimea).
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Gough & Margaret Whitlam (21st Prime Minister of Australia & his wife), both signatures on black and white photograph.
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King William IV (1765-1837, King of Great Britain from 1830 until his death), nice signature as King 'William R' on a section cut from a document dated 'St.James's, March 2, 1833'.
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Harold Wilson (1916-95, British Prime Minister from 1964-70 & 1974-76), lovely signature on title page of his book 'A Prime Minister on Prime Ministers' [London, 1977].
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An Ansett Poster Collection including, 'Thunder over the Capital' by Duncan Bowe c1965, Sir R.M.Ansett 69 x 99 cm, 'Old Livery' Pilot Promotional Poster 69 x 99 cm plus many more. Condition good. (50+)
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Exploration: 'How I Found Livingstone. Travels, Adventures and Discoveries in Central Africa' by Stanley [London, 1874], with fold-out map (faults); plus 'History of The Conquest of Peru With a Preliminary View of The Civilisation of The Incas' by Prescott [London, c1847]. Fair condition. (2 items)
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Burke & Wills/Aborigines: 'The Edinburgh Evening Courant' for January 20, 1862, with an account of the search for explorers Burke & Wills; and a Queensland massacre in which about 30 Aborigines and 13 whites were killed.
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The London Illustrated News (Jan-June 1866) profusely illustrated including, the SS great Eastern, an iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. She was the largest ship ever built at the time of her 1858 launch; a separate section 'The Illustrated Australian News' with illustrations of 'The Colonial Warship Nelson' (Last section of the book with pages out of order). Hundreds more illustrations. Cover and spine worn, interior intact, images sharp.
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Bendigo: 'Inaugural Address delivered to The Bendigo School of Mines Science Society, June 20, 1881' by MacGillivray [Bendigo, 1881]; c1890s trade catalogue of J.H.Abbott, Tanners & Curriers; plus c1910 illustrated advertising envelope & despatch label for F.Bruechert & Sons, Carriage & Motor Body Builders; 1908 business letterhead for Faul's Gas Machine Co. (5 items)
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'The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia', by Andrew Garran [Melbourne, 1888], in three Volumes, key maps missing, in poor condition. Many plates still intact for framing.
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Remainder of Books and Ephemera including, The Coronation of King George VI, Girls own Annual, The Womans Book, The Bombed Buildings of Britain plus others. (9)
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Competition Certificates: 'South Street Debating Society' [F.W.Niven, Ballarat, 1902]; 'Shepparton Musical and Literary Society' [F.W.Niven, Melbourne, 1904]. Few minor tone spots, otherwise good condition. (2 items)
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Can Labels: c1906 uncut sheet of can labels, poster-size (74 x 103 cm), featuring Spc Brand Peaches, Island Brand Fresh Fish, Silver Star Starch, Treebine Oak Varnish. Beautifully lithographed by Troedel & Cooper, Melbourne. Mint condition except for small tears at folds
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Ephemera: 'The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Form and Order of Service, Westminster Abbey, 2 June 1953'; c1930 'Broadbent's Motor Guide Melbourne to Sydney'; 1930s scrapbook of Norma Shearer; theatre programmes (5); c1910 brochure for Green Vale school; postcard of King George VI.
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'The Usher Diary 1910' [Edinburgh, 1910], illustrated card wrappers with grey cloth spine. Whisky Memorabilia. Includes sporting results for: Horse Racing (including Melbourne Cup), Athletics; Baseball; Billiards; Cycling; Football; Golf; Hockey; Lawn Tennis; Motoring; Polo etc. Excellent condition.
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Bouchet, Auguste, 'En Allemange Un Camp de Prisonniers (Stendal), lithograph by A. Bouchet. Book Description: Paris: Le Croquis n.d., c1919. first edition; oblong quarto, [38] (counting the initial blank and the printer's imprint leaf) leaves with almost all full page illustrations, a few in a single colour; general age toning but not fragile, spine covering fragmentary but pictorial paper sides and cord tie present. Condition good +.
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Png/Fiji: 'Commonwealth of Australia, Sale of Expropriated Properties (First Group) in the Territories of New Guinea and Papua' [Melbourne, 1925], with fold-out map; 'The Papuan Achievement' by Lett [Melbourne, 1944]; 'The Fiji Islands - A Geographical Handbook' by Derrick [Suva, 1957]. (3 items)
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Remainder of Ephemera Collection c1930 including, May Gibbs tear sheet illustrations, blotters, lithographic food labels, book illustrations, calendars plus a range of assorted printing company remnants. Good condition. (60+ items)
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Australiana: 'The National Handbook of Australia's Industries' edited by Pratt [Melbourne, 1934]; plus 'What is the A.I.M.?' by Rev.John Flynn (Founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service) [Sydney, 1936]. (2 items)
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Newspapers/Magazines: c1939-79 diverse range, noted World War II comic 'War Without Tears' by Armstrong [Melbourne, c1940]; newspapers (28) including World War II-period Thai newspapers & 'Australian Jewish Herald'; magazines (22) with 'Oz Magazine' & 'Jerusalem Post'; World War II Galicya Ration Cards (2); theatre programme. (c54 items)
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Ephemera Assortment c1950 including, Mint Royalty Tansfers, Can and Box Labels, Plamplets, Postcards, Aeroplane photographs, and many other interesting Australia related items. (75+items)
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Assorted Large Quantity of Ephemera including, Power Farming Technique, Commanders of the Empire, Eastern Nations, Victorian Telephone Exchange (1919), Curly Wee and Gussie Goose, HMAS Mk III, Assortment of Britains lead and plastic toys. Plus many other items. Condition varies. (qty)
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James Bond book assortment by Ian Fleming c1960 including, Goldfinger (1st edition, no dust jacket, good condition), Thunderball (1st no Dj, good condition), Dr. No, live and Let Die, plus others. All in Dust Jackets except the firsts. Condition varies. (10)
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James Bond 007: Ian Fleming's 'You Only Live Twice' [1st edition, Jonathon Cape, London, 1964] & 'The Man with the Golden Gun' [1st edition, Jonathon Cape, London, 1965]. With dustjackets, Fair/Good condition. (2 items)
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Winston Churchill: Order of Service booklet, 'Ceremonial to be Observed at the Funeral of The Right Honourable Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, K.G., O.M., C.H., 30th January 1965' [Hmso, London, 1965]. Scarce - given to invited guests only
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Hasselblad: Accessories and parts in an aluminium carry case comprising: Hasselblad backs [TH62110 & CU200978], prism finders, plates, extension tubes, filters, dark slides, grip, focusing screens, etc., as well as some associated items.(qty)
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Kodak Lens: Retina-Eurygon f:2.8/30 mm in domed plastic case. Also, Retina Tele-Xenar f:4/135 mm in domed plastic case. Both appear to be new old stock in superb condition. (2 items)
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Kochmann: Korelle K compact 35 mm bakelite camera in dark reddish-brown, 1933; with Trioplan 35 mm f2.8 lens [#790716] in Compur shutter [#0044600]; with lens cap (lacks small section on side) & maker's Erc. Condition:2D.
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Nippon Kogaku: Nikon F Photomic T 35 mm Slr camera (#6807535), c1965, with Nikkor-S auto 50 mm f1.4 lens (#347655) and cap. Condition: 2/3B.
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Penta X Cameras: c1960 comprising, H2 (Asahi) with Autotakumar 2/50 lens, H3 1961 with Takumar 2.2/55 lens, H1a with meter and Sup Tak 2/55 lens, S1a with Sup Tak 2/55 lens. (4 items)
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Rollei-Werke: Rollei 35S chrome finish 35 mm camera ('made by Rollei Singapore') c1974, with Sonnar Hft 40 mm f2.8 lens (#2308488) and cap. Condition: 3C.
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Zeiss Ikon: Contina II (524/24) folding camera [#B30251] with Tessar 45 mm f2.8 lens [#805733] in Synchro-Compur shutter with maker's Erc. Also, Contina II (527/24) (rigid) camera [#K59132] with Novicar-Anastigmat 45 mm f2.8 lens in Prontor-Svs shutter with maker's Erc. Condition: 2B (both). (2 cameras)
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Large Camera Selection, c1920-50s comprising an assortment of Kodak Cameras including: Box cameras, folding camera, pocket camera, 6-20 Junior and many others. Perfect for the reseller or collector. (44 items)
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Assorted Cameras and Novelty Non-Cameras: collection of 35 mm compact cameras all different colours (7); Kodak 110 instamatic cameras all different (10); Boots novelty 35 mm novelty cameras with tiger, caterpillar, and spider faceplates (3); Agvamatic cameras (4); a collection of non-cameras including squirt cameras, pistol camera, radio camera, etc (10); Weston Master 111 and 1V exposure meters af; Weston Universal 650 (1935); Leudi Extension Meter; Watkins Bee Meter (1903); Practos Extinction Meter; S.E…
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Cameras and Accessories: Range in 3 large boxes, noted cameras including Kodak, Minolta, Comet S, Zeiss Ikon, Edixa; Minox c1940 Enlarger model 11; Minolta Autochanger, Metz Electonic Flash Unit, Kodak Jiffy Series 11, Ensign Syncro Box Camera; Photograph/Slide Viewer assortment (8). Condition varies. (50+ items)
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Cameras: Franke & Heidecke: Rolleifle x SL26 'Germany' (black) camera for 126 cartridge film; with lens hood, cap, 3 filters in cases & instruction booklets; plus K.W.Guthe & Thorsch: Praktica IV F 35 mm Slr camera c1962, with Czj Tessar T 50 mm f3.5 lens; plus clip-on rubber eye-piece and Steinheil Tele-Quinar 200 mm f4.5 lens & hood. Condition 2B
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Royal Worcester (Gold and White) Dinner Set c1978, A service for 10 comprising, Dinner Plates (10), Salad Plates(10), Bread and Butter Plate (10), Soup Bowls (10), Soup Bowl Saucers(10), Cups (10), Saucers(10), Large Platter, Milk Pitcher, Gravy Boat and Saucer, Small Serving Dish. All in perfect, undamaged (no chips) condition. A rare set of the Gold Encrusted Band and Gold Inner Band pattern. Rare, as this pattern was introduced in 1978 and discontinued in 1989. Fabulous Value must view. (74 pieces)
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Cigarette and trade card album, seven pages of 'Musical Instruments of the World', W. Duke Sons & Co. Tobacco. Souvenir loose-leaf albums of this type were probably intended to replace the individual tobacco cards if the collector desired. They were purchased with 75 to 100 coupons packed with cigarettes. This loose-leaf album was issued circa 1899 with the images of the card series Musical Instruments of the World (Burdick 82). Gorgeous illustrated pages show the card faces. Great chromolithography by…
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c1910-39 cigarette cards, mostly complete sets, noted 1910 Wills 'Fish & Bait' [50]; 1924 Edwards, Ringer & Bigg 'Prehistoric Animals' [25]; 1927 Stephen Mitchell & Son 'Clan Tartans' [50]; 1933 Players 'Characters from Fiction' [25]. Mainly G/Vg. (Total c670)
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Military: 1913-17 cigarette cards in album, noted 1915 Wills 'War Incidents, 2nd Series' [50]; 1915 Wills 'Recruiting Posters' [12]; 1917 Wills 'Allied Army Leaders' [50]; 1913 Players 'Regimental Uniforms, 2nd Series' [50]. G/Vg. (Total 189)
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Movie Stars: 1925-39 cigarette card sets, noted 1931 Wills 'Cinema Stars, 3rd Series' [50]; 1933 Carreras 'Personality Series - Film Stars' [72]; 1933 Abdulla 'Cinema Stars' [32]; 1939 Rothmans 'Beauties of the Cinema' [40]; 1934 Teofani 'Modern Movie Stars and Cinema Celebrities' [48]. Mainly G/Vg. (Total 342)
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1930 Sniders & Abrahams (Milo Cigarettes) 'Rural Scenes in 1857 by S.T.Gill', part set [31/32+3 duplicates]; blue & brown backs. Fair/Vg. (34)
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Bretagne doll & doll house Furnishings c1919 comprising, doll, bed & canopy, dining room table, upholstered chairs (2), flower pot, dogs (2), candelabra (2), fire place, fire place screen, mirrored tall dresser, Fireplace mirror, marble topped side table. Made of knotty pine wood trimmed in hand turned edge work to resemble bamboo. A very classy set. Condition good. (14 items)
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Doll Assortment c1950 comprising, dressed bisque dolls(2), dressed celluloid dolls, dressed papier mache doll, sleepy eye dolls celluloid(7), dressed ethnic dolls American Indian (2), Native Island (2). All small, between 7 & 12 cm. A very attractive assortment. All in good condition. (13)
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1851 Great Exhibition, London: 'Telescopic View of The Great Exhibition, 1851', hand-coloured concertina view (peep show) that folds out to 18 x 16 cm by 64 cm deep. Telescopic View in good condition. Very scarce and attractive.
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1862 International Exhibition, London: 'Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper Exhibitor; containing About Three Hundred Illustrations, with Letter-press Descriptions of All The Principal Objects in The International Exhibition of 1862' [London, 1862].
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1879 Sydney International Exhibition: Bronze medal, 77 mm diameter, by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, edge knocks, very fine
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Tasmanian International Exhibition, Hobart, 1894-95: Rare Season Tickets, one adult and another Child 10-16 yrs, each with photograph of ticket-holder, red morocco folders, stamped 'Tasmanian Exhibition, Hobart, 1894-5' in gilt, some staining and damage. Plus receipt for the Child's season ticket. (3 items)
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A hand crafted, 18ct yellow gold solitaire style diamond ring. (Finger size = N + 1/2), the ring contains one claw set round brilliant cut diamond, clarity 'SI1', colour approximately 'O', good cut quality. Diamond weight = 5.65ct. gold = 5.45gms
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