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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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Catalogue of plants under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic garden by Guilfoyle, published by John Ferres, Government printer in 1883. A presentation copy in Guilfoyle's hand of a very rare Melbourne work. 'Prof. Halford with the Author's Kind Regards, 28th Feb. 1884'. Original green gilt cloth, good condition w/fold-out plan & lithographs. Some foxing and slight cover damage. Also, c1886 photo of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. Rare and in good condition. (2)
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Lydekker's Marsupials published London, l894, in original gilt cloth. Some fading to spine otherwise good copy. 38 beautiful coloured plates, includes Tasmanian Tiger plate, etc. (1)
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Federation: Sir James William Barrett (1862-1945) KBE CB cmG, LLD MD MS FRCS FRACS: four certificates inviting Dr. & Mrs. Barrett to the following ceremonies, 'The opening of Parliament and to Meet Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York' (1901), 'The Government of Victoria for the Royal Review' (1901), the Government of Victoria at a Conversazione' (1901), 'The opening of Parliament, Melbourne' (1901). All framed and glazed and in fine condition. Overall 43 x 35 cm. James Barrett…
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'Most Up-To-Date Sydney Panoramic Views', published by H.Phillips [Sydney, c1920s]. fair/Good condition
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Fiji, New Guinea And The Holy Land including, Palestine past and present, Pictures from the Holy Land, Colony of Fiji, Hunted through Fiji and other related books. Condition varies. (14)
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C.J.Dennis and others c1920, including ginger Mick, Blackbloke Ballads, the Sentimental Bloke and others including, the Poor parson by A.H.Davis. A fine selection; books varied condition. (11)
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L Papua New Guinea /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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Book assortment, including 'With Lawrence in Arabia' Lowell Thomas, 'Melba' a biography by Hetherington, official 1956 small Olympic guide and many others. All in good condition. (25)
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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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D World War II Tank Production 1938-41: Archive of 48 letters mainly between the British War Office, the Ministry of Supply and John Fowler & Co. (Leeds) Ltd, manufacturer of the A12 Tank, many of which are marked Secret. Includes letters signed by Major- General A.E.Davidson (Director of Mechanisation, War Office), Brigadier G.Le Q.Martell (Commander of the Royal Armoured Corps), Colonel W.H.York (Armaments Inspection Dept), R.F.Dunsterville, etc. with a letter & telegram regarding the performance of the…
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The Beatles: Programme 'The Beatles, Australian Tour 1964'; ticket for Sydney Stadium Friday 19th June; book 'The Beatles, souvenir film & song album' [London, 1964] (missing back cover). (3 items)
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Maritime: 'Van de Velde Drawings', Volumes 1 & 2, published by National Maritime Museum [Cambridge, 1958 & 1974]; plus Trafalgar/Nelson books including 'H.M.S.Victory - Building, restoration & repair' by Bugler in two volumes [London, 1966]; 'The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships' by Longridge [Herts, 1977]; 'Trafalgar and the Spanish navy' by Harbron [London, 1988]; 'The Trafalgar Companion' by Adkin [London, 2005]. All in good condition. (16 items)
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West Gate Bridge: 1971 Victorian Government Report, 'Report of Royal Commission into the Failure of West Gate Bridge' [Melbourne, 1971], 143pp
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French Naval Architecture: 'Le Vaisseau De 74 Canons' by Jean Boudriot in 4 volumes [Paris, 1977]; plus books by Boudriot & Berti, 'La Venus 1782' [Paris, 1980]; 'Le Cerf 1779-1780' [Paris 1981]; 'Le Cygne 1806-1808' [Paris, 1981]. (4 items)
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'Victoria Illustrated 1834-1984' edited by Payinting & Grant [Melbourne, 1985], presentation copy signed by 7 of the authors, burgundy leather with gilt writing in burgundy slipcase
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'Wheels in Victoria 1824-1984' edited by Paynting & Grant (signed by both) [Melbourne, 1988], 528pp, Limited edition #219. Good condition in slip-case
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Inauguration Of US President Bill Clinton: 1993 Invitation & Program (24pp) for 1993 Inauguration of William Jefferson Clinton & Albert Gore; plus Program (2pp) for 1997 Inauguration. (3 items)
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'Seal Of The President Of The United States', very attractive, window mounted, framed (no glass), overall 63 x 63 cm
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Russian Tal-M Telescope c1994, 51 cm long, 18 cm tall. Boxed with accessories, may have missing parts
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Franke and Heidecke 'Rolleiflex T' (type 1) TLR camera with a Tessar 75 mm f3.5 lens
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The Zorki-6 'Reflex' 1967 Spy camera, with a tubular lenses for 'Through-the-wall' spy photography. Designed for silent operation and installation by 'Technicians' employed by the KGB
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Camera Lenses & accessories: Kodak Retina-Eurygon f:2.8/30 mm in domed plastic case; Kodak Retina Tele-Xenar f:4/135 mm in domed plastic case; Leica for Novaflex Housing, Leica screw thread, with bellows; Zeiss Flekton Lenses - F/4 25 mm & F8/35 mm, Exacta bayonet fitting. (5 items)
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Kodak Jiffy Bakelite Camera In Original Box c1930, Trade mark Ontario Canada by the Canadian Kodak Co. In very fine condition, box scuffed
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Remainder of camera collection including, Leica III camera body with metal lens cap, Meopta Mikoromatic 16 mm sub miniature, Nikon Kogaki F Photomic 35 mm, Rollei-Werke 35 mm made in Singapore. (4)
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Polaroid Cameras And Assorted Tripods, a large assortment of both. Condition varies. (29+)
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Assorted Wooden Tripods And Camera Straps, huge selection condition varies. (100s)
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Remainder Of Camera Lens And Equipment c1950s including, box cameras, camera cases, camera straps, lenses, slides, bellows and other related material. Condition varies. (250+ items)
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Royal Doulton flambe (red bone china) Monkeys no faults in wonderful condition. 7 x 9 cm
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Spode: Made in England, Italian Design C.1816 group with cups (6), saucers (7), small plates (8) & small dinner plates (6). Good condition. (27 items)
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Noritake Demitasse Coffee Set c1930, in six different colored enamelled exteriors and all with gold enamel interiors. All in fine condition. Also a Queen Elizabeth Coronation cup (1953)
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C1946 plates showing 'General Eisenhower' and 'General Marshall', each 28 cm diameter with central portrait surrounded by flags of the allies, from the 'Allied Nations commemorative series', produced exclusively by the Salem china Co. (2 items)
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c1905-80s accumulation, noted few football & cricket, including Wills 'Footballers 1933' (medium size, 26). Fair/Good condition. (c574)
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1922 Amalgamated press ('the Champion') 'Sportsmen', complete set (66), including sub-sets 'Sporting Champions' & 'Famous football Captains', with football, boxing & cricket. Together with 2 albums 'The Champion picture gallery of Famous Sportsmen'. G/VG
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1925 Anonymous (plain back and no series title) 'Sportsmen', complete set (10), including the 3 cricketers, boxers, footballers & jockeys. G/VG. (Listed on p.210 of Deadman catalogue)
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1926 Wills (four Aces) 'Stars of the Cinema', complete set (52); plus other 1914-38 cards (51) & oddments including nice tennis tie-clip. (c105 items)
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1935 Carreras 'Popular Personalities', complete set, including what must be the best looking Bradman card ever issued & Walter Lindrum. G/VG. (72)
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1937 Godfrey Phillips 'Sportsmen - Spot the Winner', complete set, including cricket (14), football, jockeys, boxing, Olympics. G/Vg. (50)
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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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18ct (750) (stamped) white gold modern engagement style ring claw set with a central modern round brilliant cut diamond 76pts. (known weight) (5.8 mm.0 x 3.6 mm), (approx. Clarity SI1, approx. Colour I), the shoulders are grain set with 6 x approx. 2pt. Modern round brilliant cut diamonds, the ring has a rounded shank 2 mm. Wide. Total weight: 4.3gms
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18ct (750) (stamped) yellow gold modern engagement style ring claw set with a central emerald cut diamond 79pts. (known weight) (6.1 mm x 4.6 mm), (approx. Clarity VS2, approx. Colour J), the shoulders are grain set on the shoulders with 10 x approx. 1.5pt. Modern round brilliant cut diamonds, the ring has a flat shank 2.3 mm. Wide. Total weight: 3.6gms
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18ct (750) (stamped) white gold modern engagement style ring claw set with a solitare emerald cut diamond 70pts. (known weight) (5.8 mm x 4.6 mm), (approx. Clarity SI2, approx. Colour G), the ring has a flat tapered shank 3 mm. To a point. Total weight:4.3gms
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18K white and yellow gold band rings with baguette diamonds. Total Weight = 8.70 grams
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18K white gold ring with four baguette diamonds and four round diamonds. Total weight = 13.80 grams
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18ct white gold satin band with princess cuts diamonds and round brilliant diamonds (1.91ct). Total weight = 10.00 grams
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18K white and yellow gold branch & leaf design with diamonds (0.22ct). Total Weight = 6.00 grams
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18ct white gold eternity ring with baguettes all the way around (2.00ct). Total weight = 4.00 grams
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18K gold ring with 0.40 centre round diamond and 0.70 outer round diamonds with four baguettes. Total weight = 9.20 grams
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14ctwhite gold ring with white diamonds (0.15ct) in the heart shape and brown diamonds (1.00ct) surrounding. Total weight = 5.60 grams
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15K yellow gold pendant with pearls. Total weight = 3.20 grams
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18ct white gold diamond necklace with nine princess cuts and rounds on the outside (ct.), total weight = 7.20 grams
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18K white and yellow gold diamond pendant necklace with circular diamond set design (0.90ct). Total weight = 7.20 grams
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18K white gold earrings with peridot. Total weight = 1.90 grams
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Watch and marcasite group c1900 comprising: ladies Hueguenin wrist watch (needs adjustment): ladies pocket watch, dark metal case, beautiful porcelain face, sweep second hand (in working condition): ladies wrist watch, pin and earring combination (4), watch in working condition. (3)
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9K solid gold chain c1920, a fancy link elaborate swivel loop chain in beautiful condition. Marked 9 kt (935), total weight 20 gms. Also, marcasite sterling ring
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Asia: c1943 Asia & Pacific map, published by A.A. Education Service, Map No.3, [Melbourne, c1943], 89 x 63 cm
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c1943 South East Asia map, published by A.A. Education Service, Map No.5, [Melbourne, c1943], 86 x 60 cm
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c1943 Burma & East Asia map, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.9, [Melbourne, c1943], 63 x 90 cm
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c1943 Philippine Islands map, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.13, [Melbourne, c1943], 63 x 89 cm
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c1943 China map, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.14, [Melbourne, c1943], 60 x 84 cm
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c1943 Japan map, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.15, [Melbourne, c1943], 63 x 88 cm
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World War II Double sided map printed on silk, specifically for evasion and escape purposes, by the British War Office [1944]: 'Sheet G. Sumatra (south); Java (extreme north west)', and on reverse 'Sheet H. Borneo (south west); Sumatra (extreme south); Java (east & west)'. Large scale 1:1,000,000, overall 96 x 62 cm. Good condition
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Australia: 'Ins Kleine Gebrachte Karte Von Den Sud-Landern' by Jacques Nicholas Bellin, rare German edition (Leipzig, 1753), engraved map in superb condition, overall 41 x 25 cm. Tooley 156/157 & Clancy 6.28, though unlisted German edition. One of Clancy's key Australian maps, 'Map 6.28 Was one of the very Few Devoted Entirely to Australia in the Eighteenth century'
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'A New and Accurate Map of New South Wales, with Norfolk and Lord Howes Islands, Port Jackson &c. from Actual Surveys', by Robert Wilkinson, engraved by T.Foot, published Nov.1st 1794 [London], hand-coloured outlines, size 27 x 33 cm. (Tooley 1358)
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'Chart of the New Discoveries East of New Holland and New Guinea 1797', engraved by Callender, for 'Morse's American Gazetteer' [Philadelphia, 1797], size 26 x 21 cm. Very good condition
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'Carte Generale de L'Oceanie, ou Cinquieme Partie du Monde, par A.Brue Geographe du Roi, Paris 1827', (dated in seal 1835) [Paris, 1835], size 68 x 54 cm. (Tooley 252)
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'Australasia &c.', published by Blackie & Son [Glasgow, c1840], hand-coloured outlines (with insets of Van Dieman's Land & Nsw), size 40 x 33 cm. (Tooley 1462var); plus 'Australien und 'Polynesien' by Justus Perthes [Gotha, c1872], 30 x 24 cm. (2 items)
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'Colony of New South Wales and Australia Felix', by A.K.Johnston, published by John Johnston and W.&A.K.Johnston [Edinburgh, 1844], hand-coloured outlines & explorer's tracks, size 66 x 54 cm. (Tooley 761)
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'Australia', by Tallis, published by J.& F.Tallis [London, 1851], hand-coloured outlines (19 counties in Nsw), repaired along fold, size 37 x 27 cm. (Tooley 1216)
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Garran: 4 maps from the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia [Sydney, 1886] - 'General Map of New South Wales', 'General Map of Queensland', 'General Map of Victoria' & 'Map of New South Wales, Showing Stock Toutes, Tanks, Wells, and Trucking Stations', each 66 x 43 cm. (4 items)
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'The Royal Atlas & Gazetteer of Australasia', by John Bartholomew [London, 1890], with 28 double-page coloured maps
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1942 World War II propaganda poster/map, '[Australia]', with at lower left 'For report documenting above map see Life, March 23, 1942 issue', size 122 x 91 cm. Condition B+. (Interesting map of Australia - captions include: 'Australia Produces 25% of World's Wool', 'Here, Herbert Hoover started his Mining Career', 'Darwin - (Bombed by Japs 3 Times)', 'Port Moresby - (Bombed by Japs 12 Times)')
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c1943 Australia map, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.7, [Melbourne, c1943], 86 x 61 cm
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Map of Christmas Island: 'Christmas Island, Discovered in the ships Resolution and Discovery 1777' by Captain Cook, from the English edition of Cook's Voyages (London,), attractive engraved map, overall 28 x 23 cm
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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
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'The East Riding of Yorkshire with Ainsty Liberty' by John Cary [London, 1787], window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 40 x 35 cm
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Papua New Guinea: c1943 Papua New Guinea map, published by A.A. Education Service, Map No.2, [Melbourne, c1943], 89 x 64 cm
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Pitcairn Islands: Two maps: - '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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World: 'Western Hemisphere' & 'Eastern Hemisphere', by Henry Teesdale (London, 1840), the two maps with handcoloured 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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'The World', published by A.A. Education Service Map No.1, [Melbourne, c1943], 89 x 63 cm
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c1943 Europe & North Africa map, published by A.A. Education Service, Map No.4, [Melbourne, c1943], 89 x 62 cm
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c1943 England & Western Europe map, showing radius from London, published by A.A. Education Service, Map No.6, [Melbourne, c1943], 85 x 57 cm
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c1943 Scandinavia & Nw Europe map, published by A.A. Education Service, Map No.8, [Melbourne, c1943], 88 x 64 cm
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c1943 Eastern Europe map, showing radius from Berlin, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.10, [Melbourne, c1943], 86 x 60 cm
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c1943 Balkans map, showing radius from Vienna, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.11, [Melbourne, c1943], 85 x 59 cm
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c1943 France, Switzerland & Southern Europe map, published by R.A.N. & A.A. Education Service, Map No.12, [Melbourne, c1943], 85 x 58 cm
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'Australian Army Education Service, Map Review', No.4 The Fortnight from Feb.9 to Feb.22, 1944, attractive poster/map [Melbourne, 1944]; printed on reverse is map 'Hitler's Fortress Europe', 89 x 64 cm
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'Australian Army Education Service, Map Review', No.5 The Fortnight from Feb.23 to March 7, 1944, attractive poster/map [Melbourne, 1944]; printed on reverse is map 'Hitler's Fortress Europe', 89 x 64 cm
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'Australian Army Education Service, Map Review', No.6 The Fortnight from Mar.8 to Mar.21, 1944, attractive poster/map [Melbourne, 1944]; printed on reverse is map 'Italian Battlefield', 89 x 63 cm
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'Australian Army Education Service, Map Review', No.7 The Fortnight from Mar.22 to Apr.4, 1944, attractive poster/map [Melbourne, 1944]; printed on reverse is map 'Russian Battlefield', 89 x 63 cm
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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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1901 Duntroon Photograph: Original photograph, 'Duntroon Rifles 1901, Officers & Non-Com's', with names in manuscript on mount, overall 38 x 30 cm
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Anzac photographs: Studio photograph of World War I soldier and his wife, hand-tinted by Royal Studio, Auckland (framed, 47 x 61 cm); photograph titled in image 'No.29 Platoon, 'H' Coy, 15ths', showing group of New Zealand soldiers, (framed, 36 x 31 cm); '17th Mgs, NZEF', nice unit photograph, size 15 x 11 cm; 'Australian and New Zealand Troops on Leave, 1940, Palestine. 20th Batty Ahq 4 Inf Brigade, 2nd NZEForces. Mosque of Omar, Palestine', size 18 x 12 cm. (4 items)
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Anzac postcards: 1915 (19 July) postcard showing troopship 'P&O SS Kaisar-I-Hind, Aden harbour', endorsed 'On Active service' and 'No stamps Available', with cachet 'First Australian General Hospital', postmarked 'Heliopolis/19.VII.15'; real photo postcard of New Zealand soldier, with fine 'Trentham military Camp/ 26.Mr.15' cds to Wanganui; Featherston military Camp, fold-out panoramic photo (5 sections - opens out to 69 x 9 cm) of the New Zealand army camp where New Zealand 's Anzacs received their final…
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Programme, 'Sports Programme, New Zealand Infantry Training Battalion (7th & 8th Reinforcements, Maoris and base details), Zeitoun military Camp (Egypt), December 27th 1915'.
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Anzac Photographs (3), noted one showing 1916 Anzac Memorial Band, together with 1916 Anzac Christmas Card featuring same photo. (4 items)
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'En Allemagne - Un Camp de Prisonniers (Stendal), Lithographie par A.Bouchet' by Auguste Bouchet [Paris, 1919]. Fair/Good condition
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World War II Air Raid Warden's Badge, lettered 'Nes/National Emergency Service/New South Wales'
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Driver William Tulloch Inglis, No.V66081 (Port Moresby): Group including 1942 Diary; 'The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book' with Pte Inglis details; leather wallet 'W.T.I./V66081' with 3 photos of William's father in World War I & photo of motorbike; leather wallet 'W.I.' with note inside 'great grandfather Inglis wallet'; leave passes (7); berthing cards (2); 'The Australian Boy Scout Diary 1940' with notebook; 1946 wedding invitation (William Inglis to Amber Gilian), concertina purse with 1943 halfpenny.…
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Collection of Australian Metal Military Insignia reproductions with Rifles x 10, Engineers x 40, Linelayer x 10, Machine Gunner x 10, Bandsman x 5, Service Corps hat badge & collars, Padre hat & collars, Signals Corps - 2 collars plus Artillery buttons x 30 and small buttons x 50
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