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Sporting & General Memorabilia — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:908
Sale Title:Sporting & General MemorabiliaLots with images:685
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:595
Date:11-Feb-2009
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'Harry Potter' colour poster signed by the three main stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, complete with a certificate of authenticity
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Bob Hawke & His 1985 cabinet, two pages on 'Parliament of Australia' letterhead, with 17 signatures - Bob Hawke (Australia's 23rd Prime Minister), Lionel Bowen, John button, Don Grimes, Ralph Willis, Paul Keating (Australia's 24th Prime Minister), Michael young, Peter Walsh, bill Hayden, Susan Ryan, Gareth Evans, John Dawkins, John Kerrin, Stewart West, Kim Beazley, Chris Hurford & Brian Howe
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Bob Hawke & John Howard, 'Parliamentary Year Book, 1985/86 Australia' with 4 signatures on title page - Bob Hawke (Australia's 23rd Prime Minister), John Howard (Australia's 25th Prime Minister), Ian Sinclair & John Cain
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Paul Hogan, Australian actor/comedian most famous for his screen role as 'Crocidile Dundee' a photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall. In fine condition
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'Home And Away', poster 'Home and Away - Episode 3000' with 12 signatures including Kate Ritchie, Conrad Coleby, Ada Nicodemou, Lynne McGranger, Lyn Collingwood & Paula Forrest, blockmounted, overall 84 x 50 cm
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Whitney Houston, American singer/songwriter known frequently as 'The Voice' a photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall. In fine condition
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William Hughes (1862-1952, 7th Prime Minister of Australia), signature on piece
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William Hughes (1862-1952, 7th Prime Minister of Australia), autograph page dated 3 February 1920 signed by members of his cabinet - 12 signatures including William Hughes (Prime Minister), George Pearce (Minister for Defence), William Webster (Postmaster-General), Joseph Cook (Minister for the Navy - formerly Australia's 6th Prime Minister), Patrick Glynn (Minister for home and Territories), George Wise (Honorary Minister), William Watt (Treasurer), Littleton Groom (Minister for works and Railways),…
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Israeli Prime Ministers and Presidents, collection of signed pieces, photographs and first day cover, comprising Moshe Sharett, Levi Eshkol, Menachem Begin, Yitzhak Shamir, Shimon Peres, Zalman Shazar and Ezer Weizman.
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Joe Jackson, British/American Punk Rocker, a photograph, autographed, framed and glazed, overall 37 x 42 cm. In fine condition
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Tom Jones, Welsh pop singer, a photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 overall. In fine condition
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Charles Kingsford Smith (1897-1935, Australia's most famous early aviator), signature on first day cover 19 Mar.1931, on the occasion of the post office issuing three stamps in his honour (the first day cover bearing 4 x 2d stamps, with the signature diagonally across them), cover then flown Sydney-Melbourne (Aamc.181a). Together with booklet 'Smithy - story of the Making of a great Motion picture' and nice photograph of Kingsford Smith
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Cyndi Lauper, American rock singer, a photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition
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Simon Le Bon, English lead singer of the pop/rock band 'Duran Duran'. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed 37 x 42 cm. In fine condition
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Huey Lewis, American rock singer. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition
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Charles Lindbergh (1902-74, American aviator and explorer), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with two pictures, framed and glazed, overall 43 x 51 cm. With certificate of authenticity
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Norman Lindsay (1879-1969, Australian artist), signature at lower left of a Norman Lindsay drawing 'Reprinted from the Bulletin' (some folds though Ok), window mounted, framed (no glass), overall 45 x 52 cm
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Norman Lindsay, signed letter from Springwood, searching for three editions of Max Beerbohm's essays, and lamenting the recent death of Hugh McCr'
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Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl Of Liverpool (1770-1828, longest-serving Prime Minister of Great Britain 1812-27), good signature 'Liverpool' on part of Free Frank front
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David Lloyd-George (1863-1945, Prime Minister of Great Britain 1916-22), nice signature on card with blindstamp 'House of Commons' with small picture affixed
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'lost' colour photograph signed by eight cast members, including Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Daniel D' Kim, Evangeline Lilly and Terry O'Quinn, with a certificate of authenticity
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D Joseph Lyons, (1879-1939, 10th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on 1st February 1937 letter on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead, together with original 'Prime Minister' envelope franked 2d KGV to Canada
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Sir John McEwen (1900-80), 18th Prime Minister of Australia), signed black and white photograph
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Don McLEAN, Famous 'American Pie' singer. A signed, framed and glazed photograph, 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition
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D Ferdinand Marcos (1917-89, President of the Philippines 1965-86), superb signature on 1971 letter on 'Malacanan Palace, Manila' letterhead; together with an unsigned photograph
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Johnny Mathis, American singer. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall. In fine condition
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Peniston Lamb, 1st Viscount Melbourne (1745-1828, British politician, father of Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne), signature 'Melbourne' on 2-page hand-written letter dated 'Whitehall Dec.20 1814', regarding the sale of his property at bell Ben for ·1700 (exclusive of the timber), purchased by his father Sir Matthew Lamb in 1756
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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848, twice Prime Minister of Great Britain 1834 and 1835-41, the city of Melbourne, Australia was named after him in 1837), nice signature 'Melbourne' on piece
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John Cougar Mellencamp (John Cougar), American recording Artist. A photograph, autographed, framed and glazed, 37 x 42 cm overall. Fine Condition
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Sir Robert Menzies, (1894-1977, Australia's 12th Prime Minister), signature on 20th December 1957 letter on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead, to Treasurer, Arthur Fadden, regarding his intention to prorogue the present session of Parliament and to open a new session on 25th February
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Sir Robert Menzies, (1894-1977, Australia's 12th Prime Minister), signature on 28th May 1951 letter on 'Prime Minister' letterhead
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D Sir Robert Menzies (1894-1977, Australia's 12th Prime Minister): signed photograph, size 16 x 21 cm. Together with accompanying letter from his secretary on 'Prime Minister, Canberra' letterhead, and the original envelope in which the photo & letter were sent to a schoolteacher in the Usa
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Joni Mitchell, Canadian singer/songwriter, considered one of the great songwriters of our time. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall. In fine condition
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Bernard Law Montgomery (1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, 1887-1976, 'Monty' successfully commanded Allied forces during W.W.II), nice clear signature 'Montgomery of Alamein' on 24th Jan.1959 hand-written letter
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Matt Monro, British singer. A signed, framed and glazed photograph, 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition
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Movie Stars: Signed photographs of Tommy Lee Jones, Christopher Lee, Catherine Zeta-Jones & Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (4 items)
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Benito Mussolini & King Victor Emmanuele III, both signatures on 1939 Italian document
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1954 programme for 'An Exhibition of Aboriginal Art' with four autographs including Albert Namatjira (1902-1959), chips Rafferty and bill (William) Dobell
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Stevie Nicks, American recording artist and member of Fleetwood Mac. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall. In fine condition
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D Richard Nixon (1913-94, 37th President of the United States 1969-74), good signature on 1977 letter on his personal stationery 'Richard Nixon, La Pasa Pacifica, San Clemente, California'
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Shaquille O'Neal, display comprising signature on 'All Star Cafe, New York' T-shirt, window mounted with action photograph & caption, framed & glazed, overall 87 x 105 cm
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Hubert Opperman (1904-96, affectionately referred to as Oppy by Australian and French crowds, was an Australian cyclist and politician, whose endurance cycling feats in the 1920s and 1930s earned him international acclaim), good signature on 'Commonwealth of Australia, Minute Paper for the Executive Council'; together with 1933 poster/supplement 'A Champion Athlete - Hubert Opperman'. (2 items)
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C Earle Page (Australia's 11th Prime Minister), signature on 1949 First Day Cover (cover stained though signature fine); together with black and white photograph of Page from the State Library of Nsw image library
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Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865, twice British Prime Minister 1855-58 & 1859-65), good signature 'Palmerston' on 20.Au.1831 Free Frank front
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Gene Pitney (1940-2006) American singer/songwriter. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall. In fine condition
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William Pitt, the Younger (1759-1806, youngest ever Prime Minister of Great Britain 1783-1801 & 1804-06), good signature on free Frank front dated Ju.27.95
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William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland (1738-1809, Prime Minister of Great Britain 1807-09), fine signature 'Portland' on portion of vellum document
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C Prince Rainier & Princess Grace (Kelly) Of Monaco (Rainier III, 1923-2005, ruled Monaco for nearly 56 years; in 1956 married Oscar winning actress Grace Kelly, 1929-82), both signatures on 1963 Monaco Fdc
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Sir George Reid (1845-1918, 4th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on piece
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Lionel Ritchie, American singer/songwriter. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall. In fine condition
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The rolling Stones 'Vinci' electric guitar with a label 'Licks Tour 2002-2003, rolling Stones, special Guest', signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie wood and Charlie Watts, framed against a collage of tour images
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878, twice Prime Minister of Great Britain 1846-52 & 1865-66), nice signature 'Russell' on Free Frank mourning front addressed to Sir Jihn Herschel
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D John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-92, most well-known for claim to have originated the sandwich; first Lord of the Admiralty during the American War of Independence, he assisted Captain Cook in fitting out his fleet in 1778), 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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Savage Garden, Australian group. A signed photograph, framed and glazed, 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition
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Michael Schumacher display comprising a signed photograph, window mounted with two action photographs, framed and glazed, and with a certificate of authenticity
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James Scullin (1876-1953, 9th Prime Minister of Australia), nice signature on autograph page under quote 'The Chief end of man is 4%'
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The Seekers, very successful Australian folk group. A photograph autographed by the entire group, framed and glazed, 37 x 42 cm. overall
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'Sex And The City', colour photograph signed by 4 cast members - Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis & Cynthia Nixon. With CoA
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Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844, Prime Minister of Great Britain 1801-04), fine signature 'Sidmouth' on portion of document with Royal seal on reverse
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'The Simpsons Movie', colour photograph signed by 4 voice actors - Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright & Yeardley Smith. With CoA
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'Smallville', colour photograph signed by 8 original cast members - Annette O'Toole, John Schneider, Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Eric Johnson, Allison Mack & Sam Jones III. With CoA
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Sir Keith Macpherson Smith (1890-1955, Australian aviator, with his brother Ross and two others were the first to fly from England to Australia), superb signature on 23.9.1924 hand-written letter; together with booklet 'The first 'roplane voyage from England to Australia' by Sir Ross Smith (Sydney, 1920). (2 items)
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Sport: signed photographs, autograph pages & cards, noted Max Schmeling, John Newcombe, Sebastian Coe, Shirley Strickland, Fanny Blankers-Koen, R'lene Boyle, Liz Ellis, mark Ella, Sean Fitzpatrick, Toni Sailer, Phil & Steve Mahre; also unsigned photographs (5) & 1956 Olympic Torch flight cover. (20 items)
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James 'Jimmy' Stewart (1908-1997 American multi-award winning actor and Brigadier General in the United States Air Force, a photograph, signed, framed and glazed, 32 x 47 cm overall
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James Taylor, world-wide recording icon. A photograph, autographed, framed and glazed 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition
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Jethro Tull, American folk/rock singer. A photograph, signed by Ian Anderson, framed and glazed, 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition
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D C United States Presidents and Vice-Presidents: collection including Hubert Humphrey signature on 1965 letter on 'The Vice President, Washington' letterhead; Lyndon Johnson 1961 'Office of the Vice President' Envelope with printed signature as free Frank; Dick Cheney signature on 2001 Inauguration day cover; Bob Dole signed card; plus unsigned group with John F.Kennedy postcards (3) & 1963 cover commemorating his visit to Ireland; unsigned photographs of Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, bill Clinton, former…
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1908 Visit of United States Fleet to Australia: autograph pages (7) containing 16 signatures, photographs (2) and drawing, mainly of officers from USS 'Georgia'. (12 items)
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Sir Peter Ustinov (1921-2004) film maker, actor, theatre director, comedian, and anything else to do with entertainment. A photograph, signed, framed and glazed 37 x 42 cm. In fine condition
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Sir Robert Walpole, (1676-1745, 1st Prime Minister of great Britain), superb signature clipped from a document
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D World War II: Fabulous life-time collection of signed photographs & letters, in album with copious notes, comprising (in alphabetical order): - Group Captain Max Aitken (2); Lt-Col.C.G.W.Anderson Vc (2); Field Marshall Sir Claude Auchinleck (2); Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader (4); Wing Commander Roland Beamont (6); Air Commodore H.A.C.Bird- Wilson (4); Wing Commander Bob Braham (2); Group Captain Clive Caldwell (2); Group Captain Frank Carey (2); Flt- Lt.Keith Chisholm; John Cruickshank Vc; Group…
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Photographs With Signatures: Jose Feliciano, Helen Reddy, Peter Allen, James Brown, Marcia Hines, Tiny Tim, the Eurythmics. Framed and glazed, 47 x 32 cm overall. In fine condition. (7)
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Photographs With Signatures: Cory Hart, Take That, Jason Donovan, Glen Shorrock, Delilah, Ray Martin, Denise Drysdale, David Atkins. All framed and glazed, 47 x 32 cm overall. In fine condition. (2 unsigned) (8)
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Photographs, with signatures: van Heflin, Bob and Vera Goulet, Phyllis Diller, Angie Dickenson, Jimmy Barnes, Donny Osmond, Grace Jones, Sandra Bernhard. All framed and glazed, 47 x 32 overall. (8)
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Photographs With Signatures: Alice Ashley, Foreigner, Harry Secombe, Gordon Chater, Amadeus, Richard Marx, Cliff Richards, Suzi Quatro. All framed and glazed, 37 x 42 cm overall. In fine condition. (8)
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Photographs With Signatures: East 17, Vaneta Fields, Ben Elton and Rick Mayall, Mark Owen, The Deltones, James Rompel, Rick Astley, Le Anne Rimes. All framed and glazed, 47 x 32 overall. In fine condition. (8)
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Photographs With Signatures: Des O'Connor, Paul Young, Joan Armatrading, The Presidents of the United States of America, Nigel Havers, Hale and Pace, Glen Ridge, Sam Waterson, All framed and glazed, 47 x 32 overall. In fine condition. (8)
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Photographs With Signatures: Jean Jacques Annaud, Fergal Sharkey, Linda Kozlowski, Pamela Stephens, Bryan Adams, Wet Wet Wet, Max Bygraves, Mike Munroe. All framed and glazed, 47 x 32 overall. In fine condition. (8)
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Photographs With Signatures: Britt Eckland, Gene Pitney, Jack Thompson, Gordon Jackson, Julian Clary, Kay Cotte2, and two others. All framed and glazed, 47 x 32 overall. In fine condition. (9)
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Group with 1866 Charles Laffitte & Co. £20 share; 1889 The Costa Rica Railway Co. Ltd. £100 second Debenture; 1890s The New Paltz Water Works Ny; 1910 The Anglo-Argentine Tramways Co. £20 Debenture; 1920s Galpetro Producers Syndicate $100 Oil Certificate; 1944 Le Grand Bazar de la Place Saint-Lambert Liege (3). (8 items)
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Mount Morgan limited, 1952-64 share certificates (11); plus 1956 gold Mines of New Guinea, ·5 share certificates (20). (31 items)
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15th-16th Century music sheet 'Feria Quarta Quat' printed on vellum, framed & glazed, overall 36 x 54 cm; plus c1800 printed notice, 'Rules, Directions, and Restrictions,/ To be observed by the within Named 'Job Lookout'/ In his Voyage outwards and homewards', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 40 x 53 cm. (2 items)
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1840s convict Pass, unused
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Honore Daumier (1808-1879), France's leading satirical cartoonist at the beginning of the 19th century. These prints are from the first editions of Le Charivari (1841) and are in excellent condition. Framed and glazed, 48 x 40 cm. By Chez. Bauger H. Du. Grosssant, 16 (2)
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Newspapers, Etc, including 'The Sydney Morning Herald' Nov. 1843, 'The mercury' Hobart Jan 1890 x 5 & July/Nov. 1893 x 5, 'The Times' London 1858, 1866 & 1882, 'The girl's Own paper' Oct/Nov 1884, 'The boy's Own paper' Oct/Dec. 1887 plus 1930's political advertising pamphlet Lang/Lyons x 10. Good condition. (26 items)
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume January 4 1844 to December 31 1844, incomplete run with c200 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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L Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume January 1 1844 to June 29 1844, with c156 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume July 1 1844 to December 31 1844, with c158 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume January 1 1845 to June 30 1845, incomplete run with c85 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume July 1 1845 to December 31 1845, with c158 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume July 1 1845 to December 29 1845, with c155 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume January 1 1846 to June 30 1846, with c149 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume July 1 1846 to December 31 1846, with c158 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Empire' elephant folio volume May 9 1856 to August 29 1856, with c97 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Empire' elephant folio volume September 1 1856 to December 31 1856, with c105 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. (Sept.1 issue addressed to Melbourne has remains of Nsw 2d & 1d stamps with boxed 'Too Late' cancel). Fair/Good condition
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Empire' elephant folio volume May 1 1857 to August 31 1857, with c105 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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D Freemasons: 1868-89 collection of Freemasons certificates. Condition varies. (32 items)
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Australiana: 'Sea Spray and Smoke Drift', by Adam Lindsay Gordon [Melbourne, 1876]; 'A Century of Australian Song' by Sladen [London, 1888]; 'Album of Melbourne Views' [c1895]. Fair/Good condition. (3 items)
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1880's Programme, Flyers, Theatre, Magic And Conjuring c1880, comprising, 'Sandro Vio' America's greatest comic conjuror, 'Old America' starring Blondin, the man who walked across Niagra Falls on a wire, 'Land of Lilliput' two hours of esoteric entertainments, 'Frakell and his Wonderful Daughter' Punch and Judy Show, 'Wallace and Wallace, comic opera and costume changes. Condition varies, some nibbling to edges. Graphics intact. (5)
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Sydney Newspapers: 'The Sydney Morning Herald' elephant folio volume April 2 1881 to June 29 1881, with c76 complete newspapers with Australian & Overseas news. Fair/Good condition
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