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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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Coral, jet & marcasite Art Deco drop pendant on hand made chain. Made in France c1920, set in sterling silver. It screams Art Deco. Chain is alternating jet and coral beads extremely delicate. In fabulous condition.
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Jewellery assortment comprising, diamond and gold ring stamped 18kt w/ 8 small diamonds, jade stone gold ring stamped 9kt, cloisonne yellow and green butterfly pin on sterling silver. All in good condition. (3)
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'Western Hemisphere' & 'Eastern Hemisphere', by Henry Teesdale [London, 1840], the two maps with hand-coloured outlines, Australia lettered 'New Holland' & Cook's tracks shown, window mounted side-by-side, overall 98 x 58 cm. Condition B (some repairs to folds). [Tooley 1245-46].
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Bendigo: 1865 poster 'Sale of Crown Lands in Fee Simple, at Sandhurst, On Friday, 6th day of October, l865', size 34 x 43 cm, printed by John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne. Fair/Good condition
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Railway Station Estate, Crib Point Terminus (1889), a land sale on Saturday, May 4, 1889, by Brigg & Kimberly on the ground at two o'clock. 54 x 64 cm, light staining, few creases, overall good condition. Printed by Arnall & Jackson, 476 Collins St, Melbourne.
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Heidelberg: 1923 real estate poster/flyer, 'Plenty & Rosanna Rd. Junction Estate, in the heart of Beautiful Heidelberg', very nice red and black four page fold map in Vg condition. Opens out to 64 x 50 cm. Printed by Kain & Thomson, N.Melbourne
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Watson's Estate Farm Sale & Associated Ephemera (1889), 'Small Farms and Orchard Blocks' at Hastings, Western Port, Saturday, 16th Decenber. By Wm. Hamilton & Co. 150 Queen Street, Melbourne. Also a file of the sale transaction including, Contract and Conditions of Sale, Receipt of Deposit, Payment Schedule Book, and a large quantity of correspondence pertaining to the actual purchase. Historically fascinating and important. Some edge wear to map otherwise in very good condition. (46 items)
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Great Britain: 'Warwici comitatus a cornauiis olim inhabitatus' by Christopher Saxton, engraved by William Kip [London, 1607-37], uncoloured, dark impression, framed & glazed, overall 42 x 36 cm. An early map of Warwickshire, from the third edition of Camden's Britannia to contain maps.
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Pitcairn Islands: 'A Chart and Views of Pitcairns Island, Latitude 25.02.S. Long:133.30W.', engraved map by Bayly published in Hawkesworth's 'An Account of the Voyages .' [London, 1773], overall 47 x 28 cm; plus 'Carte et Vues de L'Isle Pitcairn, Latitude 25d S. Long.133d.30'.0.', engraved map by Bernard published in the French edition of Cook's Voyages [Paris, 1774], overall 36 x 26 cm. (2 items)
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Titanic: Poster, 'In Memoriam, 'Titanic', Sunk on her maiden voyage off Cape Race, April 15th, 1912', published by the East London Printing Co, framed and glazed, overall 45 x 40 cm. Minor creasing though rare and desirable.
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Linen backed colour lithographic travel poster, 'Winter Cruising, Then and Now! Orient Line Cruises', printed by Hollandier & Govett Ltd, Sydney
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Travel poster, 'Orient Line Tropic Cruises, Papua.Fiji.Rabaul.Noumea', artwork by Walter Jardine, colour lithograph, printed by H&G Pty Ltd, Sydney, linen-backed, size 62 x 100 cm
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Travel poster, 'Asia-Africa-Australia, Lloyd Triestino', artwork by Cemi, colour lithograph, linenbacked, size 63 x 95 cm
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Travel poster, 'Orient Line, Good Ships and a Good Route, to Australia', artwork by Hofbauer, colour lithograph, printed in England, linen-backed, size 63 x 101 cm
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Travel poster, 'Shaw Savill Lines, the Flag That Circles the World', artwork by E.Waters, colour lithograph, printed in England, linen-backed, size 63 x 101 cm
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1936 maritime poster/print, 'Orient-California Service Liner, Ms Chichibu Maru, (17,500 Gross Tons), N.Y.K. Line', artwork by Norman Wilkinson (1878-1971), colour process lithograph, printed by Kyodo Printing Co., Japan, linen-backed, size 58 x 45 cm. Condition A+.
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Linen backed colour process lithographic travel poster, 'Flotta Lauro, Linee Passeggieri, Italia, Sud America, Australia, Levante', artwork by D'alma, printed by Arti Grafiche Di Mauro, Naples
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c1949 travel poster, 'New Zealand Line, Via Panama', depicting M.V.Rangitata & R.M.V.Rangitoto, colour lithograph, artwork by Railway Studios, printed by Ch.Ch.Press Co., linen-backed, size 74 x 101 cm. Condition B+.
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c1949 travel poster, 'Rangitoto, Rangitane, Rangitata, Rangitiki, Rahine, Via Panama, New Zealand Line', colour process lithograph, artwork by Railway Studios, printed by Ch.Ch.Press Co., linen-backed, size 75 x 100 cm. Condition B.
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c1950s maritime print, 'Cunard R.M.S.'Queen Mary'', by Charles E.Turner (1893-1965), colour process lithograph, printed in England, linen-backed, size 75 x 50 cm. Condition A+. [The Queen Mary was launched in 1934 with her maiden voyage in 1936].
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c1950s maritime print, 'R.M.S.'Queen Elizabeth'', by Charles E.Turner (1893-1965), colour process lithograph, printed in England, linen-backed, size 75 x 50 cm. Condition A+. [The Queen Elizabeth was launched in 1938 but war service postponed her maiden passenger voyage to 1946].
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c1950s maritime print, 'R.M.S.'Caronia', Cunard Line', by Charles E.Turner (1893-1965), colour process lithograph, printed in England, linen-backed, size 75 x 50 cm. Condition A+.
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c1950s maritime print, 'Cunard M.V.'Britannic'', by Sam J.M.Brown (1873-1965), colour process lithograph, printed in England, linen-backed, size 75 x 50 cm. Condition A+. [Britannic was launched in 1929 with her maiden voyage in 1930].
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Linen backed colour process lithograph travel poster featuring a lighthouse, 'Illawarra, South Coast - New South Wales', artwork by J. Richard Ashton (1913-2001), printed by A. H. Pettifer, Government printer
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c1950s travel poster, 'S.S.United States, Fastest To and From All Europe, United States Lines', artwork by Gf, colour silkscreen, printed in USA, linen-backed, size 60 x 84 cm. Condition B.
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Linen backed colour process lithograph travel poster, 'Wilhelmsen Lines, For Speed and Service, Sailing the Seven Seas', printed by Trygve B. Pedersen, Oslo
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Linen backed colour silkscreen travel poster, 'New Zealand Life and Scenes, Number Seven, Cities of New Zealand, Wellington'
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c1952 travel poster, 'Travel to London by P&O', artwork by Kay Stewart 'The Royal Exchange Cornhill 1712', colour and process lithograph, printed by Nissen & Arnold Ltd, London, linen-backed, size 64 x 101 cm. Condition A.
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Van De Velde, Willem. ' Van de Velde Drawings', Vol.1 & 2. A catalogue of drawings in the National Maritime Museum made by The Elder and the Younger Willem Van de Velde. Published for the Maritime Museum at the University Press. Cambridge., 1958. 4to, 452pp. Approx 500 illustrations. Cloth, Vg. After the publication catalogue Vol.1 raisonne of the drawings, the Maritime Museum received the Bruce Ingram Collection and a second catalogue to include its drawings was published in 1973. Both Volumes are offered…
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Maritime Art Books, Including; E.W.Cooke (1811-1880) 'A Man of his Time' by John Munday, Antique Collectors' Club [England 1996]; 'British 19 Century Marine Paintings' by Denys Brook-Hart, Antique Collectors' Club [England, 1974], 'Dictionary of Sea Painters', E.H.H. Archibald, Antique Collectors' Club [England, 2000], plus 38 other art books all in very good condition. (41 books)
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Sailing Books including, Spurling Sail and Steam by Jack Spurling [1980, Cambridge], The Best of Sail by Basil Lubbock [1975, Cambridge], Nelson's Navy by Brian Lavery [1989, London]. All in very good condition. (40 books)
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Model Ship Building 1900-1980 including, the model Ship, her Role in History (Napier Boyd), National Maritime Museum catalogue of Ship models to 1815, plank-on-frame models Vol I & 2, the world of model ships and boats (Williams), Prisoner of war Ship models (Freeston), plus a large assortment of all aspects of model ship building. (45)
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Linen backed, colour process lithograph travel poster, 'For a Romantic Trip to the South Sea Islands Travel by 'Polynesie', From Sydney to New Caledonia and the New Hebrides, Messageries Maritimes', artwork by C. M. Perrot, printed by Relief, Paris
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c1960s travel poster, 'South Pacific, go Matson, Ss Mariposa.Ss Monterey', artwork by Louis Macouillard (1913-87), colour process lithograph, printed in USA, linen-backed, size 49 x 72 cm. Condition A.
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c1960s travel poster, 'P&O, Sunshine Cruises, the one holiday that has everything', colour offset, printed in England by P.K.T., London, linen-backed, size 65 x 101 cm. Condition B+.
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c1960s travel poster, 'P&O/ P&O Lines - The World's Largest Passenger Fleet', colour offset, linen-backed, size 64 x 101 cm. Condition B+.
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c1961 maritime poster/print, 'P&O S.S.Canberra 45,000 Tons', colour process lithograph, linen-backed, size 62 x 46 cm. Condition A+. [The Canberra was launched in 1960 with her maiden voyage in 1961].
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Bugler, A.R. H.M.S. Victory, Building, Restoration & Repair (1966), the much sought after set published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office [London,1966]. One volume text, the other the plans. Bound in blue buckram with gold blind stamping to cover and each with the original dust jacket. Books in superb condition, dust jackets with some tears. 28 x 22 cm. (2)
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Remainder of Maritime Books, Periodicals and Australian Related Material including, The Fragile Forts, the fixed defenses of Sydney Harbour 1788-1963, Peter Oppenheim [Canberra, 2004], Australia's Museums, Baglin-Austin [Australia, 1980], Bitter Victory, the death of HMAS Sydney, Wesley Olson [Nedlands, 2007 ]. All in good condition. (26 items)
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Lubbock, Basil (1876-1944), a series of very popular maritime books beginning with The Last of the Windjammers, published in two volumes by Brown, Son, Ferguson, Ltd., Glasgow [1975], each with two parts. Lubbock's classic study of windjammers with detailed descriptions, ship plans, and photos; Volume I introduces the crews and their life at sea, and the voyage round the Horn, and describes the clippers on 1870s and 1880s. Included in the series are The Black Frigate, The Log of the Cutty Sark, The…
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Sailing Books including, The Tea Clippers, David R. MacGregor [Kent, 1972], The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1865 Chapelle, [U.S.A., 1967], Running her Easting Down, William F. Baker [U.S.A., 1924]. (41books)
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Maritime Wars, Battles and Warships including, War at Sea 1939-1945, John Hamilton [U.K.,1986], German Warships of World War I, Norman Friedman [U.S.A. 1992], Great Sea Battles, Oliver Warner [London, 1981]. All in fine condition. (39 books)
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Boudriot, Jean. the Seventy-Four Gunship: A Practical Treatise On the Art of Naval Architecture, 4 vols. Bedriot publications, 1977. Description: Fine in dust jackets. Large quartos. All volumes have numerous fold-out plates of measured drawings. Vol. 1, Hull Construction (isbn: 2903178143), 166pp. Vol. 2, Fitting Out the Hull (isbn: 0870216228), 213pp. Vol. 3, Masts-Sails-Rigging (isbn: 290317816 x ), 280pp. Vol. 4, Manning-Shiphandling. This volume also has a number of colour plates depicting uniforms.…
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Allcott, John (1888-1973), ' marine Artist' a limited edition of 500 copies of which this is No. 13 and signed by Rodney Allcott (his Son). 160p., with 40 full-page colour plates tipped in and protected with tissue guards, followed by x x p. Containing a glossary and b & w illustrations. Original full blue calf, gilt engraved front cover. Contained in a blue cloth sliase with a gilt device on front board. Large book: 50 cm x 38 cm. Minor rubbing to top of spine otherwise perfect. (Copperfield Publishing…
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Model Kits and Plans c1970 comprising, an assortment of cut-out ship kits, 3 notebooks of ship plans only, 'Build the Victory' model ship, plans and parts, 'Build the Titanic' model ship, plans and parts, ' Navy Board Ship Models, 1650-1750' a book by John Franklin, a complete set of drawings of 40 gun frigate ca 1790 (scale 1:100). (qty)
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Print collection including, prints by Dawson, E.J. Walker, John Allcott, Robert Taylor (51), Posters of Voyage of first Fleet, Nelson Victory (5), Drawings of Dinghy, Whaler, Pinnace (8), assorted sizes, lg format, good condition. (64 items)
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Framed Prints c1980, including John Allcott, Montague Dawson, Mark Myles, Assorted sizes large format, framed and glazed (11). Small Framed Prints (11) plus small unframed prints (9). Interesting selection, all in good condition. (31items)
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Anatomy of the Ship Series c1980-2000, The Anatomy of the Ship series of books are comprehensive treatments of the design and construction of individual ships. They have been published by Conway Maritime Press since the 1980s. This group is comprised of The Armed Transport Bounty (McKay), The 20 Gun Ship Blandford (Goodwin), The 100 Gun Ship Victory (McKay), The Frigate Diana (White), The Royal Yacht Caroling (Bellabarba & Osculati), The 74 Gun Ship Bellona (Lavery). All with dust jackets, in near mint…
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Rigging, Masting, Encyclopedias and Dictionaries, a literary look at the words and methods used by the ship builders and sailors. Including; 'The Masting & Rigging of English Ships of War 1625-1860' James Lees, Conway Press [London 1979]; 'Sailing Ships Rigs and Rigging' J. Underhill [Glasgow, 1974]; 'The Way of a Ship' Alan Villiers [London 1974]; 'Nautical Terms Undersail' Conway Press [London, 1956]; plus 19 other related books. All in good condition. (23)
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Architecture, Seamanship & Fighting a comprehensive look at the building, repairing and waring of the sailing ships. Including; 'Fighting Instructions & Signals and Instructions' Sir Julian S. Corbett, Conway Press [London,1971]; 'Seamanship' Harland [London, 1971]; 'Building of the Wooden Fighting Ship' Dodds and Moore. All in good condition. Plus 15 like books. (19)
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Trafalgar Book Assortment including, 'Trafalgar, The Nelson Touch' David Howarth, World Books [ London, 1970], 'Uniforms of Trafalgar' Fabb & Cassin-Scott Publishing [London, 1977], 'The Trafalgar Companion' Mark Adkin, [London,2005], 560pgs. Plus 8 others. All in good condition. (19)
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Australian Military Uniforms Prints: c1900 chromolithograph prints showing Australian Military Uniforms by H.Bunnett - 'Victorian mounted Rifles', 'Victorian Artillery' & '1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry', all window mounted, each overall 34 x 40 cm. Condition A. (3 items)
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Boxer Rebellion, (1900), the dinner gong which accompanied the Naval Contingent to the Boxer Rebellion. Made of a heavy weapon artillery shell suspended above a wood base, it one of the most interesting of the Trench Art pieces. A plaque on the front reads,' China Victorian Naval Contingent' People in Sydney on 8 August 1900 were patriotically excited! They were witnessing the departure of the Australian Naval Contingent, whose destination was China - there to 'Contribute Aid to the British Portion of An…
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'Anzac - Australia and New Zealand Army Corps', large photograph of the 11th Battalion of the AIF on the Cheops Pyramid in Egypt, prior to their landing on the wrong beach at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli on the morning of the 25th April 1915, window mounted with two replica medals (1914-15 Star and Gallipoli medal), framed and glazed, and accompanied by a framed explanatory letter
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Pc World War I 'Australian Comforts Fund', c1916 unused postcards from 'Our Boys at the Front' series, comprising no's 12, 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 & 32. All in very good condition. (12)
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Dollard telescope, extra eyepiece and levelling tripod, a 3 draw field signalling telescope by Dollond London, produced during the first quarter of the 20th century by Dollond of London, the large 6 cm objective lens delivers a powerful 30 X sharp, clear image. Covered in a dark tan colored leather, with all stitching intact except for outer strap. It measures 26 cm closed, 84 cm open with sunshade extended. A powerful, high quality field telescope by a top maker, in full working order, and ideal for field…
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World War II Service Certificate, presented by City of Coburg to A.E.Smith, framed & glazed, overall 31 x 43 cm; plus range of magazines in poor condition - 'Illustrated War News' (9) [London, 1915-16] & 'The Ditty Box' (10) [London, 1944-45]; also 'Battle of Normandy' map (reprinted 1994 for 50th Anniversary). (21 items)
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Flags,Union Jack, 150 x 95 cm by Sherritt Flag Co, Inc, Richmond Va. pure cotton, also U.S.Marine Corps, 150 x 85 cm Rayon. Both used, no tears in very good condition;. (2)
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Laurel & Hardy: 'Les Compagnos de la Nouba' (Sons of the Desert), Laurel & Hardy (1933), French movie poster, printed by Harfort, Paris, size 117 x 158 cm. Some folds and minor faults, backed onto linen. Very rare and early Laurel & Hardy poster - the fourth of their full-length feature films, and possibly their funniest.
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Daybill Movie Posters, c1960 including, 'The Day Mars Invaded Earth', 'Oliver', 'Funny Girl', 'The Slender Thread' plus many others. 74 x 33 cm, all in good condition. (35)
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'Lawrence of Arabia', (1962), original Australian three sheet movie poster, colour lithograph. Published by Robert Burton Pty. Ltd. Sydney, overall 207 x 102 cm
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'Le Fascinant Capitaine Clegg' (Night Creatures), Hammer horror film (1962), large French movie poster, printed by Cinemato, Paris, size 119 x 158 cm (some faults along folds); plus Barry Humphries 'Song of Australia' theatre poster (1983), size 58 x 89 cm. (2 items)
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Assortment of Movie Posters, One Sheets, Daybills and Lobby Cards, c1960-80 including, Black Sunday, Swept Away, Groove Tube (both daybill and one sheet), Pretty Baby (Brooke Shields) and many others. Condition varies, from used to mint. . (36)
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'Waterloo' (1971), three sheet movie poster, lithograph in colour, published by Robert Burton Pty. Ltd. Sydney. Overall 207 x 102 cm. Condition A; Also single sheet colour poster of same (different image) printed in England, overall 76 x 101 cm. Condition B. (2 items)
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Assorted Movie Posters, Pencil Sketch, Lennon Murder Announcement comprising, Earth Girls are Easy, Little Shop of Horrors, Deep Calm (Nicole Kidman's debut performance), The Nightcomers (one sheets 69 x 101 cm. Also Pencil Sketch by Gardner and The Age announcement of John Lennon's Murder. Mixed condition, good value. (6)
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Up to Date Song Book c1904, 3 volumes of (8, 11, 13), 17 x 11 cm, in mint condition. Published by A.H. Massina & Co. Melbourne. (3)
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Engravings: 1790 hand-coloured engravings of reptiles or spiders, from White's 'Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales, all window mounted, each overall 35 x 30 cm (or 30 x 35 cm). (9 items)
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Natives Engravings: 1794-95 engravings of natives of Africa, Terra del Fuego & America (10), each 12 x 20 cm; handcoloured etching 'Papua Vom Hafen Dorey', 11 x 19 cm; c1800 Perouse engraving 'Finau, Chef Des Guerriers De Tongatabou', 22 x 30 cm. Condition varies, overall very good. (12 items)
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Cries of London, c1795 Heliogravure engravings based on paintings by Francis Wheatley, comprising Plate 8 - 'Duke Cherries' & Plate 12 - 'Hot Spice Gingerbread, Smoking hot!', each 37 x 50 cm, mounted on board, in very good conditon. (2 items)
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Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), lovely coloured lithograph of Aldin's favourite subject, the Hunt. 63 x 31 cm, minor foxing otherwise very fine condition. .
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Broinowski, Gracius Joseph (1837-1913), Artist and Ornithologist, commissioned to produce pictures of Australian birds and mammals. A partial series of Lithographs from his 'Birds of Australia'. 38 x 28 cm in mixed condition. Images sharp, some foxing and nibbling to edges. (20)
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Assorted Australian Artworks: Hezekiel Tjinagoona, c1970 Hermannsburg School Painting. 47 x 33 unframed, good condition; also c1930s group comnprising 'Boats' [pencil sketch], 'Schooner' [pen and ink], & Watercolours (3) all signed but unlisted. Assorted condition. (6 items)
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Frederick Halpern (1909-, Australian printmaker), two hand signed, dated and titled etchings, 'Foochow Creek' [1935], 20 x 26 cm; 'Angkor Vat' [1948], 27 x 25 cm. Both numbered 25/25. Images in very good condition. (2 items)
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Norman Lindsay (1879-1969): 'Sisters', etching, facsimile limited edition, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 44 x 45 cm. [The original etching was never published]
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), 'The Bathers', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 64/500, overall 51 x 66 cm.
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), 'Half Nude Woman with Hat in Red Chair', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 13/500, overall 51 x 66 cm.
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), 'Nude Lady with Scarf Over Hat', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 14/500, overall 51 x 66 cm.
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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), 'Two Women with Child', giclee lithograph print, signed 'Collection Domaine Picasso' lower right, and numbered 21/500, overall 51 x 67 cm.
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