1823 Land Grant signed by Sir Thomas Brisbane
Early Land Grant on vellum dated 1823 signed by Sir Thomas Brisbane Gov NSW & TAS 60 Acres, Norfolk Plains, van Diemens Land
1841 Land Grant to Francis French in Longford, Tasmania
Early Land Grant to Francis French on vellum dated 1841 signed by Sir John Franklin, Gov of Van Dieman's Land 6 Acres in Longford
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
1689 Parchment Proclamation with Wax Seal
1689 William & Mary Proclamation on Parchment with wax seal
Aboriginal Proclamation 1816: Handmade Copy with Signatures
Copy of Gov Davies Proclamation on Aboriginals 1816, hand Produced for Hobart historical Exhibition 1931, signed by Members of the ABC
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Rommel Signed Distinguished Service Medal Award
General Erwin Rommel [1891-1941] 'The Desert Fox': An authority signed as Commander in Chief of the African Panzer Division, 2nd Oct.1941; shortly before the breaking of the Seige of Tobruk. The document confirms the awarding of Distinguished Service…
Baudin's Journal Facsimile Edition (1800-1803)
Facsimile edition - Journal of Nicolas Baudin 1,800-1803 (2004) bound in quarter leather no. 18 of 99
Flinders' Private Journal Facsimile Edition
Facsimile edition - Matthew Flinders Private Journal 1803-1814, bound in quarter leather no. 18 of 150 copies
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…
WWI Presentation Scroll for Clive Elliot
A framed World War I Illuminated presentation scroll Presented to Clive Elliot from the town of Dandenong on his first departure to the first World War with original signatures note: These scrolls were seldom issued 44 x 32 cm. (image size)
Bowden Ward WWI Memorial Document
A framed World War I, South Australian, Illuminated Memorial document: Bowden Ward '1914-1918, in Honour of the Lads of Bowden Ward Who-Pulling Aside All Thoughts of Pleasure and Comfort Nobly Offered Their Services in Defence of the Empire' 88 x 68 cm.…
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…
Transport Request by King of Westphalia - Letter to Emperor
Letter to the emperor by the minister for war regarding a request for transport by Jerome, King of Westphalia. Document signed by Napoleon 1, dated: 1888. Provenance: Barry Jones 30 x 22 cm.
Gethsemane & Last Supper Vellum Page from Book of Hours
Possibly 14th/15th century book of hours vellum page featuring the prayer in the garden of Gethsemane & the Last supper. Condition good, some losses to the paint, age related wear. Dimensions of frame - 21.2 x 15.8 cm
Chinese Gold Rush Memorabilia
A Memorandum of Agreement between Thomas Beckford Simpson & Unnamed Chinese National, dated October 1851 Chinese in the goldfields, and nine unidentified documents on rice paper, mounted and framed. [2]
William Andrews' Hong Kong Millinery Collection
A collection of Documents and photographs, all relating to William Andrews, an Australian milliner, aspiring to construct a millinery in Hong Kong in the 1920s, collection includes Mr Andrews visiting cards, a1923 Hong Kong directory, an album of amateur…
Roman Missal, 1620, with additional texts
MISSALE ROMANUM ex Decreto Sacrosancti Concilij Tridentini restitutum. . ' [Ex Typographia Camera Apostolica, Rome, MDCXX [1620] 644 pp. Bound together with 'Missae Proprie Sanctorum de Praecepto Recitandae. . ' [Venice, 1647] 15 pp, and 'Missae Propriae…
Early Pioneer Families of Victoria and Riverina
HENDERSON, Alexander 'Early Pioneer Families of Victoria and Riverina - A Genealogical and Biographical Record' [McCarron, Bird, Melbourne, 1936], 1st Edition. 584 pp. Quarto, illustrations throughout (portraits and homesteads), original red leather with…
Cyclopedia of Tasmania: Historical and Commercial Review (1900)
The Cyclopedia of Tasmania, an Historical and Commercial Review' Vols. 1 & 2. Published by Maitland and Krone, Hobart, 1900. Full leather bindings with gold embossing. 629 pp + 425 pp. Many photgraphs with the attribution of the photographer noted.
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…
Flinders' Voyage in the Schooner Francis: 1798
Matthew Flinders' Narrative of His Voyage in the Schooner Francis: 1798. . Flinders, Matthew, Buckland Wright, John (engraver), Rawson, Geoffrey (preliminary text) [The Golden Cockerel Press, 1946. London]. Limited to 750 numbered copies (this copy being…
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,…
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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…
Victorian Pocket Notebook with Family Mementos and Watercolours
A Victorian pocket notebook, leather covered, containing dried, pressed flowers, hair lockets, diary entries relating to the Stilwell family and watercolour views, 7 x 10 cm. Inscribed on fly leaf Frances (Stilwell) Wapstone.
1857 Land Grant to Edward Dumaresq by Sir William Dennison
Early Land Grant on vellum dated 1857 and signed by Sir William Dennison Lt Gov van Diemens Land Granted to Edward Dumaresq Surveyor General 1825-1828
James Maclanachan's Tasmanian Papers, 1864-1876
Early Tasmanian Documents relating to James Maclanachan of 'Ballochmyle', official printed papers, 20 items, 1864-1876
Tasmanian Documents: James Maclanachan 1828-1846
Early Tasmanian hand written Documents relating to James Maclanachan of 'Ballochmyle' 1828-1846 (73 items)
Tasmanian Documents: James Maclanachan of Ballochmyle (1840-1873)
Early Tasmanian Documents relating to James Maclanachan of 'Ballochmyle', hand written & printed, 88 items, 1840-1873
Musical Illumination on Vellum Manuscript
A small painting of music notes on vellum in an illuminated manuscript style, possibly 18th century
Yorke Peninsula Mission Agreement 1915
'Yorke Peninsular Aboriginal Mission' signed by Thos S. Archibald 1915
Montgomery's Letter to Publisher on Galley Proof Corrections
MONTGOMERY OF ALAMEIN (1867-1976): 1967 (18th July) hand-written one-page letter to his publisher regarding the accompanying type-written pages and the marked-up galley proof to which the letter refers
Historic Land Documents Signed by Governor Barkly
c1854-1906 documents relating to land in Ballarat (5), Creswick, Talbot (4) &Bendigo (3), includes ones signed by Sir Henry Barkly (3rd Governor of Victoria)
Australia's Discovery: Before Cook's Arrival
Collingridge, George: the Discovery of Australia, a Critical, Documentary and historical Investigation, Concerning the priority of Discovery in Australia by Europeans before the arrival of Lieut. James Cook, in the Endeavour, in the year 1770
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
1831 Land Grant to John Earl of Sydney
Land Grant signed by Governor Darling 1831. Awarding John Earl of Sydney, 13 perches of land in parish of Saint Lawrence, county of Cumberland. Bounded on the west by Castlereagh St, dated 19th October, 1831. 31 x 38.5 cm
Visit to Australian Colonies, 1843
James Backhouse 'A narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies' 1843 first edition (without the Derwent plate)
1837 Tasmanian Land Grant to Edward Bisdee by Governor Arthur
Colonial Tasmanian Land Grant on vellum dated 1837 & signed by Governor George Arthur. Grant to prominent Tasmanian pioneer Edward Bisdee
1854 Victorian Land Grant signed by Governor Hotham
Colonial Victorian Land Grant on vellum dated 1854 & signed by Governor Sir Charles Hotham. Hotham Played a Major Role in the Eureka Stockade Riots
1860 Tasmanian Land Grant to Thomas Burbury by Governor Young
Colonial Tasmanian Land Grant on vellum dated 1860 & signed by Governor Sir Henry young. Grant to Prominent Oatlands Pioneer Thomas Burbury
1838 Tasmanian Land Grant signed by Sir John Franklin
Colonial Tasmanian Land Grant on vellum dated 1838 & signed by Sir John Franklin
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…
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.
1837 Convict Pass from Van Diemen's Land
7th Nov. 1837 Convict 'Pass' From Van Diemen's Land, Headed 'Roads Establishment Oatlands' the handwritten 'pass' for Convict Alfred Stallard ( H.M.S. 'Bardaster', in 1835, 7 years for larceny), to leave the road-gang at Oatlands to proceed to Ross, where…
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…
Conditional Pardon Granted to Irish Convict in Van Diemen's Land
Conditional Pardon For Convict William Sweeney, 1849 (January 13) pardon, headed Van Diemen's Land, granted to William Sweeney of Ireland, on the condition that 'he shall not during the said period for which the said sentence was pronounced return to of…
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…
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.,
Sir Charles Hotham's Signature and Letter on Land Purchase Document
Sir Charles Hotham (1806-55, 2nd Governor of Victoria), signature on 1854 'Victoria, Town Lot' document for the purchase of land at Geelong, with seal of Colony of Victoria, plus 1855 letter regarding a correction made to the Grant.,
Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales with Plates
White, John: 'Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales with Sixty-five Plates of Non descript Animals, Birds, Lizards, Serpents, curious Cones of Trees and other Natural Productions.' (J. Debrett, London, 1790), Quarto, with an engraved title page and 64…
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,
Explorations in Australia by John Forrest
Forrest, John 'Explorations in Australia?' (London, Sampson Low, 1875)., Octavo, eight plates, four folding maps, in original green cloth, gilt vignette on upper board. An important account of Forrest's successful exploring career, during which he most…
Frances Schomberg: Convicted of Infant Starvation (1893)
Convict Document: 1893 Department of Prisons document for Frances Schomberg with photograph, description & offence (Causing the death of her infant son by starvation).,
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…
The Unlawfulness of Subjects Taking Up Arms
Diggs, Dudley 'The Unlawfulnesse of subjects Taking up Armes against their Soveraigne.....' [London, 1644] 1st edition, 170pp bound in vellum with mss title to spine.
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.
Indenture: Hardwick to Stansfield (1782)
An indenture: Richard Hardwick of Idlo to Thomas Stansfield of Idlo,Woolsey weaver dated 13th May 1782, ink on paper, 2 wax seals, largely intact, 34.5 x 55 cm
Grimshaw's Global Adventures
Norma Grimshaw travel Diary comprising various world photos, correspondence, post cards, extensive travel notes & diary entries, newspaper clippings, business cards & various ephemera, circa 1950's & 60's.
Australian Hardwoods: Economics and Joinery
The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue Of The Industry Of All Nations, 1851' [London], 'The Carpenter, Joiner & Hand Railer' by Robert Riddell, 'TheHardwoods Of Australia And Their Economics' by R.T.Baker
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
1850 Convict Form for William Andrews, Forgery Conviction
Convict Document: 1850 form filled out by Govenor of Prison ('York' Hulk) for convict William Andrews, convicted in 1847 for 15 years for Forgery.
NSW Military Commission for Robert Nathan, 1877
1877 military Commission NSW. Document commissioning Robert Allwood Nathan as a Lieutenant of the NSW artillery. Signed with official seal by Governor Robinson. In contemporary cedar frame.38 x 41 cm
1827 Land Grant by Governor George Arthur
1827 Van Dieman's Land Land Grant signed by Governor George Arthur
Auction: Van Diemen's Land Carrington & Jerusalem Estates (1837)
Van Diemen's Land plan of Carrington & Jerusalem Estates. To be Sold by Auction on 5th July 1837
Sydney Cove, August 1788
Geoffrey C Ingleton, (1908-1998), Royal Australian historical Society, Sydney Cove, August 1788, etching ed. Artist's proof 'D, signed lower right, 25.2 x 20 cm
WA Goldfields Miner Rights: 3 Historical Documents
Three Western Australian goldfields miners Rights i) 1906 Kalgoorlie, issued to George J Lambert 10.5 x 19.5 cm ii) 1897 Coolgardie, issued to Fred Harris 11 x 19.5 cm iii) 1895 Coolgardie, issued to Francis Mehrten 11.2 x 18.8 cm
15th Century Ecclesiastical Latin Manuscript on Vellum Leaves
A two-sided vellum leaf drawn manuscript, the text written in ecclesiastical Latin, 15th century, 7 cm high, 11 cm diameter
Rare WWII Field Map of Cassino Defense, Signed by Needham
A rare New Zealand historical World War II field map of 'The Defence Of Cassino', signed by Buck Needham and presumably used by him in the field, showing signs of wear and some staining including holes from being confidentially pinned when folded. Noted…
North-West Expedition Journal 1914 by Herbert Basedow
Herbert Basedow Journal of the Government North-West Expedition 1914 first edition
Isle of Wight Land Entitlements, 1716
$18th century Isle of Wight manorial document, circa 1716, relating to land entitlements
Pardon and Insurance Documents from 1840-1843
Australian convict letter of pardon, dated Whitehall August 1843, granting pardon to John Scutts providing his behaviour is satisfactory to the Governor of New South Walessigned H Manners Sutton and a fire Insurance document dated 1840 (2)
WA Historical Books: 1898-1924
Books 3 Vol.: Western Australian historical Interest i) Western Australian year book for 1898 - 1899 Eleventh edition, by Malcolm A. C. Fraser Published Perth 1900 ii) Western Australian year book for 1902 - 1904 Thirteenth edition, by Malcolm A. C.…
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…
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…
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Honorary Address to John Fawkner for Pioneering Melbourne & Victoria
Fawkner, John Pascoe [1792-1869] - Pioneer of Melbourne & Victoria, Calligarphic manuscript address to Fawkner by 'The undersigned inhabitants of Echuca....who now view with pride....the completion of a trunk line of Railway....again we cannot forget the…
Deeming: From Rainhill to Melbourne's Horrors
The Rainhill & Melbourne Horrors. Deeming, Sentenced to Death' [Fred Jones Printer, Sheffield, England], 4-page pamphlet published in 1892. Not previously seen by us. Finally captured and hanged in Melbourne Gaol on May 23, 1892, Frederick Bayley…
Australian Federation Celebrations Souvenir Invitations
Australian Federation Celebrations, A collection of five souvenir invitations to various events associated with the Celebrations for the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in Melbourne. The invitations are all inscribed to 'Mr Neil…
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…
Castlemaine Miner's Right and Legal Documents Collection
Miner's Right Castlemaine,1857 together with an interesting collection of legal documents including Victoria letters of naturalisation with two ten shilling revenue stamps (unusual usage), signed by J.B Patterson, inspection will reward
Jones' Sydney Morning and Evening Prayer Broadside Pair
A pair of broadsides, early Sydney printing by William Jones, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, Sydney 1835, 42 x 35 cm
London Chronicle Reports on First Fleet & Botany Bay Expedition
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove, appeared in issues of the London Chronicle newspaper issued in early 1789. This lot, and the following four lots, comprise…
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…
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…
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…
London Chronicle: First Fleet & Botany Bay Expedition
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 28-31, 1789: A short article reporting on the…
London Chronicle's First Fleet & Botany Bay Expedition Coverage
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, April 4-7, 1789: Two columns titled 'Further Particulars…
London Chronicle Reports First Fleet & Botany Bay Expedition
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, April 28-30, 1789: Containing a short article, '....The…
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…
First Fleet's Health in New South Wales
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, May 14-16, 1789: This edition includes an 'Extract of a Letter from an Officer of Marines at New South Wales, to a Gentleman in Town. Dated, Port Jackson, New South Wales, Nov. 16, 1788.' and provides some…
Female Account of Life in Early Sydney Settlement
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, May 28-30, 1789: This edition of the newspaper contains an account of life in the Colony written by a woman. It is headed 'The following Letter from Port Jackson, dated Nov.14, 1788 is written by a Female…
First Fleet's Golden Grove: Fastest Return Journey to England
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, June 2-4, 1789: This edition includes an 'Extract of a Letter from Botany Bay, received by the Golden Grove Transport, Captain Sharp, now at Corke. The Governor's commission....had so little effect on the…
First Fleet's Encounter with Thieving Natives in Botany Bay
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, June 18-20, 1789: This edition contains a short extract of a letter 'from an officer on board the Sirius at Botany Bay, to a gentleman in this city [Edinburgh] by which 'we have a more favourable account of…
Female convict's letter describes barren Botany Bay
First Fleet & Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, July 21-23, 1789: Features an 'Extract of a Letter from Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, county of Cumberland, New South Wales, to Mrs. Dinah Cable, at Laxfield.....dated November 17, 1788.' A rare letter from a…
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