The Thorn Birds Manuscript and Associated Material
The earliest known surviving manuscript for The Thorn birds, (published 1977) and associated material, comprising two maroon document boxes inscribed 'Colleen McCullough' in gold embossed lettering and a plain white document box, the first containing an…
A Voyage to Terra Australis by Matthew Flinders
Flinders, Matthew (1774-1814), A Voyage to Terra Australis, undertaken for the purpose of completing the discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in the years 1801, 1802, and 1803, in His Majesty's ship the Investigator and subsequently in the armed…
The Eureka Flag Fragment: A Symbol of Rebellion
The Eureka Stockade Flag - A Fragment of Australian History, The Eureka Stockade, also known as the Eureka Rebellion, took place at the Eureka Diggings in Ballarat, Victoria, on the 3 December 1854. The rebellion was instigated by goldminers who were fed…
Views in Australia: Lycett's Hand-Coloured Aquatints
Joseph Lycett, circa 1775-1828, Views in Australia, or New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land. London: J. Souter, 1824, first edition, oblong folio, lithographed pictorial title and 48 finely hand coloured aquatint plates after drawings by Lycett, 2…
Monash's Letters: Insights into the Life of a Military Leader
A correspondence of eleven letters from John Monash to Ada Benjamin (nee Krakowski): 1911 to 1926, during the turbulent and hugely consequential years that included his service during World War One, John Monash (1865 - 1931) maintained a correspondence…
Panoramic View of King George's Sound and Yagan Portrait
Dale, Lieutenant Robert. Descriptive account of the panoramic view of King George's Sound and the adjacent country. London, 1834. Small octavo, pp 20 with hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece 'Portrait of Yagan, King of the Swan River', after George…
Voyage de decouvertes aux Terres Australes Atlas (1812)
Freycinet, Louis-Claude De Saules De (1779-1842), 'Voyage de decouvertes aux Terres Australes, execute. sur les corvettes le Geographe, le Naturaliste, et la goelette le Casuarina, pendant les annees 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 et 1804. Partie Navigation et…
The Vance Archive: Theo Schoon's Cave Art Project
The William Vance Archive of Correspondence, Publications, Articles and Photographs relating to the Theo Schoon Cave Art Project. William Vance was born in Lyttelton in 1900 and during his secondary school years began collecting New Zealand books and…
Pre-Treaty Land 'Transfer' in New Zealand, 1839
Rare, pre-Treaty of Waitangi, Land 'Transfer', 1839 in 1839, William Barnard Rhodes (1807-1878), entered into partnership with the Sydney firm Cooper and Holt. He left for New Zealand on the Eleanor in October 1839 to acquire vast amounts of land from the…
Correspondence on Dating 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'
Tolkien, J.R.R. 1892-1973, Two pieces of correspondence Concerning the dating of the 14th century poem, 'Sir Gawain and the green Knight', a scholarly edition of this work was published by Tolkien and his colleague E.V. Gordon in 1925. The lot consists of…
Anthropologist's Australian Aboriginal Culture Archive
A German Anthropologist in Australia, circa 1900 - 1910 An archive, written in German, which appears to be the field notes and typed manuscripts of an anthropologist who travelled extensively throughout Australia to visit, learn, record and preserve the…
Historic Land Grant for Capt. John Piper in Australia
Important and historical Australian Colonial Land Grant for Capt. John Piper, dated 5th April 1820, for 190 acres 'To be called Point Piper bounded on the south side by an East line of 47 chains commencing at a small bridge over a salt water creek, on the…
Centennial Exhibition Presentation Album to Sir Henry Loch
Centennial International Exhibition, 1888 - Presentation Album to Sir Henry Loch, 67 Photos, embossed on front cover: Presented to His Excellency Sir H. B. Loch, G. C. M. G., K. C. B. Governor of Victoria by the Executive Commissioners for the Centennial…
Fawkner Archive Collection
John Pascoe Fawkner Important archive collection of documents, papers and notes relating to and in many cases written by John Pascoe Fawkner, including a fine collection of calling cards of Melbourne dignitaries, invitations addressed to Fawkner, family…
Voyage to New South Wales with Naturalist's Illustrations
'Journal of a voyage to New South Wales 1787-8' by John White Esq, 'With sixty-five plates of non-descript animals, birds, lizards, serpents, curious cones of trees and other natural reproductions', with an engraved title page and 65 coloured-plates,…
Cook's Voyages and Discoveries with Illustrated Charts
'A General Chart Exhibiting the Discoveries made by Captn James Cook in this and his two preceding Voyages; with the Tracks of the Ships under his Command by Lieut Heny Roberts of His Majesty's Royal Navy' [W. Palmer sculp. (London, G. Nicol and T. Cadell…
Einstein's Signed Letter on Refugee Assistance in America
Albert Einstein (1879-1955, the father of modern physics & one of the most prolific intellects in human history), display comprising March 1939 signed letter on Princeton University letterhead, window mounted with the envelope in which it was posted from…
William Buckley: From Convict to Aboriginal Community Leader
William Buckley, the Wild White Man, the Newsletter of Australasia' Number XIV - August 1857 (George Slater, Melbourne) with an engraved portrait of William Buckley by Frederick Grosse and a lengthy manuscript letter dated July 1857 and concerning the…
Sale of Lands by Four New Zealand Chieftains (1839)
Four Colonial New Zealand 'Chieftains' sale of Lands, from E. Koi 'Native of New Zealand and a Chief of the tribe of Nauty Awa', dated 6th December 1839, for 'For Foods'.and 'Sterling Money', and from several chiefs including Robulla Ranguata, dated 1839,…
Antarctic Expedition Autograph Album and Historical Items
Historical items belonging to Captain Ernest E.M. Joyce together with an autograph album containing Shackleton's and other signatures from the 1907-09 British Antarctic Expedition. Includes 1. A silver cigarette case presentation engraved 'Presented to…
Early Tim Drafts and Notes
A collection of early first drafts and associated notes for Colleen McCullough's first novel, Tim, (published 1974), each draft with the original title not the full Quid, comprising a document box containing one incomplete draft - pages 2-274 - and 74…
McCullough's Unpublished Works: Poetry and Short Stories
An extensive archive of surviving unpublished short stories and poetry by Colleen McCullough, comprising three document boxes containing approximately 424 poems and 16 short stories, including duplicates, drafts and revisions, the earliest work dated for…
The Masters of Rome: Portraits and Maps
Colleen McCullough's original pencil portraits and hand-drawn and printed maps from the historical fiction series, The Masters of Rome (published between 1990-2007), comprising 85 pencil portraits depicting figures from Roman history, together with 86…
Sketches and Letters from George Whitelaw in Australia
The George Whitelaw archive, A fine illustrated diary with gold embossed title to spine, titled 'Sketches in Australia by George Whitelaw, 1857 - 1864' with parrakeet feathers affixed to pages in places and containing 24 charming and mostly detailed and…
Tasman's Journal of Discovery and Exploration (1898)
Tasman, Abel Janszoon. Journal of his discovery of Van Diemen's Land and New Zealand in 1642. With documents relating to his exploration of Australia in 1644... To which are added, Life and labours of Abel Janzsoon Tasman, by J.E. Heeres. Amsterdam, 1898.…
Melbourne and Suburbs: 1880 Albumen Prints
C. B. Walker, Melbourne and Suburbs: 60 albumen prints affixed to the pages of a dilapidated album, each titled in manuscript below the image. Subjects include hotels, town halls, schools, street scenes, churches, etc., circa 1880, Mainly 15 x 20 cm.
Murray River Paddle-Steamer Chart: Wentworth to Murbko
A Murray River paddle-steamer chart on cloth, 64 feet long, from Wentworth NSW to Murbko S.A
White's Journal: Voyage to New South Wales (1790)
1790 White's Journal of a voyage to New South Wales, with 65 plates. John white Was the Chief Surgeon on the first Fleet & Surgeon General to the Settlement
Land Grant, 1797, Governor Hunter, NSW
Land Grant, 1797, signed by Governor Hunter NSW. 'Whereas full power & authority for granting Lands, in the Territory of New South Walesto such persons as May be desirous of becoming settlers therein, is vested in His Majesty's Captain General, & Governor…
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Baron von Mueller's Letter of Gratitude for Fossils
Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller [1825 - 1896], 1877 (September 1) autographed letter sheet written in ink to the Undersecretary of the Mining Departments, Sydney, in which von Mueller expresses his gratitude for 'a series of vegetable fossils' that had…
Rare Australian Imperial Arcade and Pitt Street Plans
Rare set of Australian Imperial Arcade architectural Plans and Pitt Street Plans, one signed by members of Imperial arcade Co Ltd including Burton Gibbs, George Withers and Bruce Smith, comprising two plans of ground floors, one plan of first floor and…
Rare Leather Bound Geological Survey Report, 1885
Antique and rare leather bound - Views to accompany Report on Geological Survey of country West of Suakin by Capt Parrot, Engineer Officer, Staff, N.S.W Contingent, to Colonel B Edwards., R.E.C.B, Commanding Royal Engineers, Soudan Expedition, 1885.Large…
1901 Commonwealth of Australia Official Programme and Invitations
A 1901 Commonwealth of Australia group from the estate of Peter F. Thomson: a blue leather binding with gilt titles and decorations containing the 'Official programme of functions and displays to Celebrate the opening of the first Parliament of the…
1917 Referendum and Reinforcements Poster with Related Documents
A poster, Reinforcements Referendum 1917, 'Votes Yes., together with five other Documents relating to the 1917 Referendum
Autographed Letter from Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1803
Admiral Horatio Nelson, an autographed letter, dated 1803, headed 'Merton March 7th 1803', the recipient Matthew Nelson Esq, bearing the Brittania watermark, signed 'Nelson & Bronte'. The letter continuing over to verso of the paper. Accompanied with…
Ships of Australian Waters: 19th-20th Century Archive
Shipping Archive: An important photo & lithographic archive housed in album compiled by 'E.B.Bell Hamilton Lodge 39 Farnham Street Flemington Victoria' of ships that plied Australian waters during the 19th & early 20th centuries. Many captioned with…
Eureka Rebellion: A First-Hand Account
Eureka Stockade: First hand account of the events leading up to the 1854 Eureka rebellion by Jon Dow, written on April 1st 1896. This document offers a fascinating insight into the daily events on the Ballarat goldfields from meeting with George Scobie,…
Victorian Goldfields Lithographic Plates by S.T. Gill (1855)
Victorian Goldfields: A collection of 23 (of 24) lithographic plates from S.T.Gill's series 'The Diggers and Diggings of Victoria as they are in 1855' [James J. Blundell Co., Melbourne, 1855] in a later binding with several ownership notations on the…
Lincoln's Signature on Military Appointment Document
Abraham Lincoln (1809-65, 16th President of the USA): signature on military Appointment of George A.Mursick to Assistant Surgeon of Volunteers (9th Oct.1863). Partially printed document on vellum with embossed Presidential seal, also signed by Edwin M…
1835 Colonial Pardon by Governor Bourke
A Colonial Conditional Pardon, number 305, Issued by Major General Richard Bourke, Governor of NSW, dated 2 November 1835
Banjo Paterson Book with Manuscript Transcription
Andrew Barton ('Banjo') Paterson (1864 - 1941), The Man from Snowy River and other verses, (Sydney: Angus and Robertson, 1st ed.) 8vo, original brown cloth; forward by Rolf Bolderwood. With a 6 page manuscript transcript of 'The Ballad of the Calliope'…
London Chronicle's First Fleet & Botany Bay Account
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle. The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove, in issues of the London Chronicle newspaper issued in early 1789, March 26-28, 1789: A very lengthy article covering nearly…
Lachlan Macquarie's 1821 Land Grant Signature - Rare Document
Lachlan Macquarie (1761-1824, 5th Governor of Australia (NSW)), signature on 1821 Land Grant for 60 Acres in Van Diemen's Land, scarce original document.,
1847 Conditional Pardon for Thomas Fishlock from Wiltshire Assizes
N.S.W. Conditional Pardon, dated 13th July 1847 (on vellum) for Thomas Fishlock, tried and convicted at Wiltshire Assizes in March 1832 (house breaking) and sentenced to transportation for life. The pardon is signed at Government House, Sydney, by the…
Presentation Folio to Joseph Cook, M.H.R
A spectacular & important illuminated presentation folio to Joseph Cook, M.H.R. A bi-fold, leather-bound presentation, with gilt embossed decorations and addressed to the Honourable Joseph Cook, M.H.R. On the front cover. Internally, a hand-painted and…
Eureka Rebellion Proclamation and Stockade Site Plan
Eureka Rebellion: a Victorian Government 'Blue Paper' Proclamation titled 'Disturbances at Ballaarat'. Lieutenant Governor Hotham 'Has the painful duty of informing the Legislative Council that serious disturbances have occurred at Ballaarat...' dated 5…
1847 Pardon for Luddite Crime in New South Wales
New South Wales, Absolute Pardon, 1847 signed by Governor Fitzroy to Alfred Toogood who was transported for the Luddite crime of machine breaking, 35 x 40 cm
Land Grant for Michael Dwyer, Irish Rebellion Leader, in Australia
Important and historical Australian and Irish Land Grant for Michael Dwyer 'The Wicklow Chief' Irish Rebellion 1798, dated 5th April 1821, for 50 acres 'In the District of Cabramatta', signed and paper seal Lachlan Macquarie, ink on vellum Exhibited:…
Thomas Bavin's Diary: A Year with Prime Minister Barton
Prime Minister Edmond Barton's Private Secretary, Thomas Bavin (1874 - 1941), (Knighted 1933), Lawyer, judge, politician and Premier of New South Wales, 1927 - 1930, Bavin's 1902 diary, with an entry for almost every day of the year. On an introductory…
WA Colonial Document & Stamps Frame
A rare West Australian Colonial document & framed stamps. a framed inwards mail addressed to Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Henderson, K.C.B., the Governor of. The convict Establishment, Western Australia, addressed from Somerset England, March 19th 1856, with…
Eliott Family Scrapbook: Pioneers and Prominent Figures
The Eliott Family Scrapbook, This, and the following four lots are from the collection of the Eliott family, one of the first families to settle in the New England area of Northern New South Wales. The book has been passed down through five generations to…
London Chronicle's First Fleet & Botany Bay Account
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle. The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove, in issues of the London Chronicle newspaper issued in early 1789, March 24-26, 1879: A lengthy article, '...Of the convicts…
Bumbooziana: Erotic Expedition & Illustrations by Donald Friend
Bumbooziana: 'Sundry Notes & Papers, being the recently discovered notes and documents of the Natural & Instinctive Bestiality Research Expedition. collected and collated under the title Bumbooziana wherein is set down the illfated Expedition's numerous…
Gold mining licences of John Hewlett (1851-52) display
A framed display of four 1851-52 gold mining licences; issued to John Hewlett for the District of Boningong and Loddon as licence to dig
Skinner's Album: Rua Kenana's Trial in Photos
Constable Skinner's personal photo album of Rua Kenana's trial. Rua Kenana was a Tuhoe prophet who set up a community at Maungapohatu in the Urewera mountains. In 1916 he was arrested for sedition and his trial was one of the longest in New Zealand's…
1883 Expedition to Locate Sturt's Tree in Northern Territory
Northern Territory: The 1883 Expedition to Locate 'Sturt's Tree', Dec.10th 1883 four-page letter headed 'Palmerston' and addressed 'The Acting Government Resident, Palmerston; written by James P. Hingston, Surveyor, in which he provides a day-by-day…
Prince of Wales Gold Mining Company Lithographic Poster
Prince of Wales gold mining Company, Cobblers Ballarat' lithographic poster, circa 1864, by H. Deutsch, Ballarat. With an exterior view of the mine head, interiors of the quartz crushing & engine house, an interior view of the Puddling machine & Sluicing…
Chirnside Family Scrapbook and Photo Albums
Chirnside Family Werribee Park, scrap album and two photograph albums pertaining to the Chirnside family of Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria, (3 items).
Rare 1857 Miner's Right Vellum Issue with Frame
Miner's Right Colony Of Victoria £1, Buninyong, August 11th, 1857, made out to John Aute Marshall, rare and early vellum issue No.28. Housed in a period cedar frame. 19 x 22 cm
Male Convict Ships List
List of Male Convict Ships - Old Class & Probation Class, Ink script on paper with headings proving the dates of arrival in Hobart, the name of the ship, the number of prisoners and the annual total, framed && glazed, 47.75 x 58.5 (sight). Provenance: Dr…
1821 Land Grant to Henry Sells
Land Grant signed by Governor Macquarie 1821. Awarding 50 acres of land to Henry Sells in the disrict of Bringelly, bordering the Nepean river. Original seal & ribbon extant. 28 x 33 cm
Warrior's Chronicles: John P Ward's Untold Battles
Unpublished manuscripts of various narrative accounts written by private John P Ward who served in 31 engagements of battle in the New Zealand Wars.
Caubul and India: 19th Century European Accounts
Mountstuart Elphinstone, An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul, 1815 and Captain Thomas Williamson, the European in India 1813
Views of Victoria: 1853-4 Lithographs by Edmund Thomas
Views Of Victoria 1853-4' lithographed from original drawings by Edmund Thomas & published by F.Varley, oblong red leather boards with embossed gilt title on the front, some wear to the boards, toning and foxing throughout,
Sydney Street Map and Building Directory
Reference plan of city Streets - Sydney, 1888. Extra supplement to the illustrated Sydney news Centennial number, January 26, 1888. List of commercial & public buildings (51 x 76 cm); & the city of Sydney looking East from Darling harbour, presented as a…
Rare engravings from unauthorized account of Cook's first voyage
Sydney Parkinson, 'A head of a Chief of New Zealand...' and 'A New Zealand Warrior...', two rare steel engravings from the first edition of the alternative/unofficial account of Cook's first voyage, published, London 1773. The unauthorised publication of…
48 Original Newspapers Covering Kelly Gang's Activities and Trial
Newspaper Coverage of the Kelly Gang - November 1878 to April 1881, A fascinating collection of 48 complete original newspapers, all of which provide significant coverage of the activities, capture, deaths and trial of the members of the Kelly Gang.…
The European in India
Doyley, Charles 'The European in India, From a Collection of Drawings, By Charles Doyley, Esq. Engraved by J. H. Clark and C. Dubourg, With a Preface and Copious Descriptions, By Captain Thomas Williamson, Accompanied with A Brief History of Ancient and…
Voyage to Terra Australis, 1801-1803
'A Voyage to Terra Australis; Undertaken for the Purpose of Completing the Discovery of that Vast Country, and Prosecuted in the Years 1801, 1802 and 1803 in His Magesty's Ship the Investigator.' by Matthew Flinders [Lon, 1814] rebound in 2 volumes (atlas…
Fanciful Maps of Terra Australis
A supposed description of Terra Australis, HALL, Joseph [1574-1656] Pseudonym: Mercurio Britannico: 'Mundus alter et idem sive Terra Australis ante hac semper incognita longis itineribus peregrini academici nuperrime lustrata' [Gulielmus Antonius, Hanau,…
Tulloch & brown, Melbourne, "Map of the Colony of Victoria 1856, comprising part of New South Wales, the Boundaries, Counties also Seaport & Inland Townships, the gold fields with the Latest Discoveries, Roads, tracks, &c. &c Compiled from…
Warrnambool 1884 Almanac & Tourist Guide
'The Warrnambool standard Almanac and tourist guide to Warrnambool & District, for 1884'
Streeton's letter offering meeting to potential investor
A letter from Arthur Streeton to Roger Leech of Brighton, Victoria. Undated (but October 1892), 2-page Als, headed 'Highbury Grove, Kew. Between the Cemetery & the Asylum', in which Streeton offers to meet with Leech 'If you are so interested as to invest…
Savage Club Farewell Dinner for Antarctic Expedition Members
Melbourne Savage Club. Charles Dixon, ink drawing. 'Savage Club Farewell Dinner to the Officers and Members of The Antarctic Expedition, July 6 1901. W E Smith Chief Constructor, The Admiralty in the Chair'. Includes portraits of Shackleton, Com. R Scott…
John P Ward's Unpublished Narratives of New Zealand Wars
Further unpublished manuscripts of various narrative accounts, written by private John P Ward who served in 31 engagements of battle in the New Zealand Wars. Amongst the following papers is an early typewritten draft of the battle of the double Crossing…
Illuminated Address to Earl of Kintore from Municipal Association
Address from the Municipal Association to the Right Honourable the Earl of Kintore, Governor and Committee, illuminated and bound in blue morocco elaborately embossed to front and rear. The dedication embossed in gilt on a red shield, the interior with…
Nurse Alice's War Journal: Soldiers' Messages of Gratitude
A journal by Nurse Alice Stilwell, kept at Fir Grove Military Hospital, Hampshire, 1915/17 with cartoons, caricatures and messages of thanks from soldiers from the Sutherland Highlanders, South Wales Borderer's, Royal Sussex Regiment, Devonshire Regiment,…
Rare Lawson Poems with Illustrations and Signature
Henry Lawson (1867-1922): 'Selected Poems of Henry Lawson' illustrated by Percy Leason (Sydney 1918) endorsed with poem & signature of Henry Lawson. Printed portrait of the poet by John Longstaff with the artists signature dated 1935. Dust wrappers, minor…
Ranjitsinhji's Letter to King George V on Indian Princely Dynasties
A Signed Letter From Ranjitsinhji to King George V - 6th March 1932, 6th March 1932 typed letter on The Palace, Jamnagar, Kathiawar letterhead, with Ranjitsinhji's crest embossed in green, signed by Ranji at the end. A highly important historical document…
Conditional Pardon for Mary Ann Beddow, 1846
A Conditional Pardon For Mary Ann Beddow December 1846 Van Diemen's Land Conditional Pardon on vellum, signed by Charles Latrobe and with the seal of the Colony largely intact at left. Extremely rare. Beddow had been sentenced to seven years…
Illuminated Address to Earl of Kintore
To His Excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Kintore from the District Councils Association of Illuminated and bound in brown embossed morocco, the address being bordered running foliate pattern, the district councils bordered in a geometric pattern…
Daoguang Famille-Rose Bowl and Warmer with Historical Figures
A famille-rose 'Historical figure' bowl and a warmer, china, Daoguang six-character mark and of the period (1820-1850) painted with bamboo framed calligraphy reserves and various figures depicting learning and the arts, 10.1 cm high (2).
South Seas Voyage Journal, Sydney Parkinson, 1773
A Journal of a voyage to the south Seas, Sydney Parkinson, 1773; a journal of a voyage to the south Seas in his Majesty's ship, the Endeavour. Faithfully transcribed from the papers of the late Sydney Parkinson, Draughtsman to Joseph Banks, Esq, on his…
Benito Mussolini and King Victor Emmanuel III, signed Ministry of Finance document dated 3 August 1936, both signatures in strong ink. 36.5 x 24.5 cm. Note the manuscript amendment 'Imperatore d'Etiopia' two months after Victor Emmanuel III became Emperor…
1790 Tea Trade Document from Dutch East India Company (VOC)
Tea trade document. Dutch East India Company (Voc). An unpublished manuscript document recording a cargo of tea from china carried on the Voc ship Vrouw Maria Cornelia, dated 1790, titled: Prisatie over de Lading Thee per het Schip Vrouw Maria Cornelia…
Land Deposit Receipt from 1849 NSW Port Phillip District
New South Wales - Port Phillip District. Land and Emmigration receipt No.45, issued to Mr. W.G. Brodie of Moonie Ponds on 1st December 1849 for the payment of £135. The payment is in the nature of a deposit so that Brodie could participate in the purchase…
1857 Victorian Goldfields Miner's Right Issued to John Niemann
Victorian Goldfields, Colony Of Victoria, £1 Miner's Right Issued At Sandhurst (Bendigo), March 1857 Letterpress in blue, printed on vellum, inscribed and dated in ink, 21 x 23 cm. Inscriptions include '(District) Sandhurst. 16 March 1857. (Issued to)…
London Chronicle Reports Safe Arrival at Botany Bay
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle. The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove, in issues of the London Chronicle newspaper issued in early 1789, February 26-28, 1879: Regarding the safe arrival of…
1851 NSW Gold Rush Letter from Sydney to Yorkshire
The 1851 New South Wales Gold Rush at Bathurst, 27th May 1851 complete original letter from Sydney to Yorkshire, carried on the 'Thomas Arbuthnot', a fast sailing ship, which was also carrying the first shipment of gold from Australia to England. The…
Colonial Documents: Indentures and Land Map
Three various Colonial documents. Indenture Parramatta 1810, signed by Samuel Marsden, Robert Campbell et al. Enclosed in Mylar; indenture Richmond 1815, signed by Thomas Atkins, John Dight et al; & Surveyor's manuscript map of Samuel Marsden's land at…
Convict Documents from Van Diemen's Land
Crime and Punishment, September 1849 printed court document completed in manuscript 'Ext. Sentence of Transportation against John Cameron' confirming the sentence of seven years transportation to Van Diemen's Land for theft and a previous conviction; a…
Cook's Voyage Volume II with Rare New Zealand Chart
James Cook: 'Cook's Voyage' Volume II, the official first edition Hawkesworth publication 1773. Notably including: 'Chart of New Zealand...' engraved by John Bayly [The rare original first complete coastline chart of all New Zealand, showing the track of…
Colonial Sketchbooks from Australian College, 1841 and 1940
Three early Colonial sketchbooks inscribed 'Peter Macpherson, Australian College, James Street. May 4th, 1841. Sydney', and one 1940.
London Chronicle's First Fleet & Botany Bay Report
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle. The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove, in issues of the London Chronicle newspaper issued in early 1789, May 5-7, 1789: Containing a long and detailed 'Authentic…
NSW History: Botany Bay to Present Time
The History of NSW including Botany Bay 1802, London printed for M. Jones, 1802. including Botany Bay, Port Jackson, Parramatta, Sydney, and all its dependancies, from the original discovery of the island: with the customs and manners of the natives, and…
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Sylva: Discourse on Forest-Trees, Fruit-Trees, and Cider Making
EVELYN, John, F.R.S. [1620-1706] 'SYLVA, or a Discourse of FOREST-TREES and the Propagation of Timber In His Majesties Dominions. . To which is annexed POMONA, or, An Appendix concerning Fruit-Trees in relation to CIDER, The Making, and severall wayes of…
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