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Auction House:
McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:25
Lots with images:25
Prices available:25
Category:
Books
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*** The Cyclopedia of Western Australia (illustrated) an historical and Commercial Review, Descriptive and Biographical Facts, pictures and illustrations, an Epitome of progress 1913. In two volumes, spines in black leather and gilt lettering. The pages are… ***
*** Poetical Reminiscences of Western Australia, by Mrs. Margaretta Dore, published by subscription Perth 1897, with dedication to Sir John and Lady Forrest, and copy presented to Queen Victoria on her diamond Jubilee Reign 1897, this copy belonging to Miss E… ***
*** A book, Captain Cook's voyages round the world, containing the Whole of his Discoveries, with Memoirs of his life and Particulars of his Unfortunate death a rebound example, Published by J Robins & Co. Albion press, ivy Lane, Paternoster row, London.… ***
*** Law books: the Statutes of Western Australia 1832 - 1895 three volumes plus Index with original bindings. Inscribed 'Edited by John Charles Horsey James, of the inner temple, Barrister-At-Law, Commissioner of Land Titles for Western Australia, by… ***
*** Cyclopedia of Western Australia, 1912, in two volumes, illustrated, edited by J. S. Battye ***
*** Norman Lindsay, watercolours 1897 - 1969 by Lin Bloomfield (the Deluxe edition) numbered 388 / 550 signed by the author includes a colour photograph of a watercolour, (fitted to be removable for framing) ***
*** (i) Norman Lindsay, the complete Etchings by Lin Bloomfield (the Deluxe Version) numbered 40 / 550 signed by the author and Helen Glad (ii), the Artist a Norman Lindsay Facsimile etching 40 / 550 issued with the deluxe version of the book and fitted in… ***
*** The complete Etchings of Norman Lindsay by Lin Bloomfield Deluxe edition with facsimile etching included (unframed, intact within book) book and facsimile etching numbered 394 / 550 ***
*** Sir Richard F. Burton: the book of the Thousand Nights and a night, 12 volumes with fitted case, each volume having gilt embossed cover printed by the Kamashastra Society, for private subscribers only Published 1897 H.S. Nichols Ltd. London case height 21… ***
*** Book: Australia's fighting Sons of the Empire, rare West Australian Version portraits and Biographies of Australians in the great war. Published Palmer & Ashworth, St. Georges Terrace Perth. ***
*** The official history of Australia in the war of 1914 - 1918 complete in 12 volumes. Comprising Vols 1 & 2 the story of Anzac, Vol 3 the AIF in France 1916, Vol 4 the AIF in France 1917, Vols 5 & 6 the AIF in France 1918 by C.E.W. Bean, Vol 7 the Sinai and… ***
*** A voyage to Terra Australis in two volumes with an atlas facsimile edition by Matthew Flinders the discovery of his Majesty's ship the 'Investigator' and shipwreck of the porpoise in presentation box. Brand new condition. Every page of the original pages… ***
*** 'The Mammals of Australia' book. John Gould incorporating 3 original volumes, with modern notes by Joan Dixon. Published: 1983, Macmillan. Full page colour illustrations. 7 x 27 cm ***
*** Book: History of West Australia 1897 a narrative of her past, together with Biographies of her Leading Men. Compiled by W. B. Kimberley. Published by F.W. Niven & Co., Printers and Publishers, Melbourne and Ballarat (VIC). Inscribed inner page in ink: 'E.… ***
*** Beatrix Potter book, Âthe pie and the Patty-pan¸, rare first edition published 1905 by Frederick Warne & Co., larger early format with colour and black and white, printed plates ***
*** A commemorative Americas cup original screen print and Australia II book signed by the artist Paul Kosta lower right, dated 1986. The book is signed with dedication from Alan Bond. 80 x 60 cm (image) ***
*** The complete Etchings of Norman Lindsay by Lin Bloomfield standard hardcover edition, published 1998 ***
*** A book '20th century Impressions of WA', a single volume, encyclpaedic work, published in Perth by Twh Thiel & Co. In 1901. 'An early history of the State', the book is in average condition ***
*** Book: Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture by Kevin Fahy, Christina Simpson & Andrew Simpson. Published: Ell press-Sydney ***
*** Art reference books: E. Benezit Dictionary of artists Dictionary of painters, sculptors, designers and engravers. 8 volumes, French nouvelle edition, published 1966 ***
*** Cassell's Picturesque Australasia Edited by E.E. Morris, M.A. (Professor of English, Etc. Melbourne University.), four parts in two volumes with original illustrations. Published Cassell & Company, Ltd. 1889 ***
*** Book: Anzac Memorial 25th April 1915 second edition, dated 1916. Published by the Returned soldiers Association, in Sydney, Australia, 25th April 1915. ***
*** Book: Jones, Owen (1809-1874), the Grammar of ornament illustrated by Examples from various Styles of ornament, with various coloured plates. Published London, Bernard Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly. 1868 ***
*** Two Gumnut Classics books by May Gibbs, i), the Famous Gumnut Adventures, ii) mother of the Gumnuts, her life and work ***
*** Book: Piccaninnies, by Mary & Elizabeth Durack, signed presentation copy with inscription: 'Inscribed with Best Wishes, Mary Durack & Elizabeth Durack Feb. 1983' ***