1889 Paris Expo: Art & Decor Retrospective with Etchings
1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris: Gonse & De Lostalot: 'Exposition Universelle De 1889 - Les Beaux-Arts Et Les Arts Decoratifs - L'Art Francais Retrospectif Au Trocadero' [Paris, Journal Le Temps, 1889] with 26 etchings, 9 gravures and 250 engravings in…
Australian Rare Books 1788-1900 with Illustrations
Wantrup, Jonathan Australian Rare Books, 1788- 1900. [Hordern House, Sydney, 1987] Octavo, tipped-in frontispiece and numerous illustrations: #13 of the special issue of 125 signed and numbered copies with an accompanying volume, First news from Botany…
Antique Rose Medallion Octagonal Pitcher
An antique rose medallion pitcher, second half 19th century, the octagonal baluster pitcher with a scalloped rim and moulded handle, decorated with a figural narrative scene in a pavilion to one face, and a floral, bird and insect scene to the reverse,…
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Australian Exploration Facsimile Editions
[Australian Exploration] 5 facsimile Editions including, Davis, J. Tracks of McKinlay and party Across Australia, FOSLOSA, 1996, Ltd edn 600 + MItchell, TL. Journal of an Expedition to the interior of Tropical Australia, FOSLOSA, Ltd edn ed. 83/600 +…
Mutiny on the Bounty narrative
'Narrative of the Mutiny of the Bounty on a Voyage to the South Seas' by Lieut.W.Bligh, Commander, published by Nathaniel Cooke (London, c1853), 72pp. Fair condition. (Ferguson 7149 - 2 copies recorded)
Australian Journals: Hunter & White
'Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island' by John Hunter (Adelaide, Libraries Board of South Australia 1968). Australiana facsimile edition no.148. Marbled boards with brown leather bound spine and gilt lettering. Good condition. 'Journal of a…
17th Century English Vellum Indenture (April 1622)
A handwritten vellum indenture, English, 17th century, dated April 1622, 40 x 50 cm
Cook's Maps: Endeavour River and Botany Bay (1774)
A map of Endeavour river and Botany Bay; James Cook, circa 1774; the uncoloured maps of Endeavour river and Botany Bay, from the French edition of the accounts of Cook's first voyage. Published 1774; 35 cm x 16 cm
Musical Illumination on Vellum Manuscript
A small painting of music notes on vellum in an illuminated manuscript style, possibly 18th century
John Stark's WWII Artillery Archive
World War II Period archive of John Stark Artillery A.I.F; noted 'American shore fire control code', camp news flash, hand written notes, instruction documents etc. Worth close inspection.
Vintage Collection: World War I and Royal Interest Magazines
World War I and Royal Interest Collection of ' The Illustrated London News' vintage magazines and journal of English Royal interest and Australian interest, 19th and 20th century (50+ items)
Convicts, Governor, and Discovery: London Chronicle News
Convicts & Governor Philip: the London Chronicle, December 22-24 & 24-26, 1789: the first edition carries a report regarding the launch of the new ship Discovery, to be commanded by Captain Roberts, another, reporting on the delivery of 100 more convicts…
Circular Head Petitions for Land Conveyance to V.D.L. Company
Petition to Van Diemens L& Co. 1900, Copies of three petitions to the Directors of the V.D.L. Company from the residents of Circular Head, requesting the conveyance of the seven acres of land requested by the Government for the purpose of harbour…
Starvation and Struggle at Botany Bay
Starving Conditions At Botany Bay: the London Chronicle, July 2-5 and 5-7, 1791: These editions carry two short reports from the colony advising of '..almost...starving condition...' and that attempts to establish relations with the natives and that,…
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.
Expedition in N-W Australia by Herbert Basedow (1918)
Herbert Basedow 'Narrative of an Expedition in N-W Australia' 1918 first edition
Indentures for Hawkesbury River Region Hotel Leases
Three Indentures from the Hawkesbury river Region Regarding Leases of Hotels. Lease of the 'Cricketers Arms' Windsor, 1861; Lease of the 'Sir John young Hotel' Windsor, 1873; & Lease of the post office Hotel Richmond, 1875.
Georgian Legal Indenture Document, 1755
A framed Georgian legal indenture document, signed with seals and dated 25 December 1755. Gold frame dimensions 51 cmmm x 28 cm
Voyages and Maori
A. Kippis (James Cook) 'A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World...', pub. Bickers, London, 1878, 8vo (22 cm), blue leather with gilt spine, 404pp. Together with Elsdon Best 'The Maori', [Memoirs of the Polynesian Society], pub Tombs, Wellington 1924,…
South Australia: 1839 Establishment of New Colony
Australia in 1839. Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Showing the establishment of the new colony of South Australia., 34 x 41 cm, 50 x 56 cm overall
A New Voyage Round the World
William Dampier, 'A new voyage round the World' with an introduction by Sir Albert gray. (London: the Argonaut press, 1927), first ed., 4to, xxxviii, 376, (2)pp, #153 of 975 copies on Japan vellum, portrait, 4 maps (3 folding), 2 facsimiles, original…
Governor Phillip's Voyage to Botany Bay (9 words)
Governor Arthur Phillip, 'The voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay...', the 1950 facsimile edition of the 1789 original, (Georgian house, Melbourne, 1950) #425 of 1000. Excellent condition, with defective d/j.
1870 Melbourne Sheriff Documents Demanding Payment and Stay Request
Sheriffs Office Melbourne: Three documents dated 1870; two being Warrants on Fieri Facias demanding payments from Louis Le Compte and another from John Watson as a result of Supreme Court judgements against them; also a note to the Sheriff asking for a…
Cobbett Family Documents and Emigration Correspondence
Archive of mostly 1890s to early-1900s documents (housed in wallet) relating to the Cobbett family of Lambeth, south London including birth, marriage & death certificates, Burial board & Funeral Director invoices, and insurance Company receipts; also two…
Complimentary Benefit for George Darrell's Recovery
George Darrell, Esq. August 23, 1887: an ornate, leather-bound hand-lettered manuscript congratulating Darrell on his 'Recovery from a long and dangerous illness, and your Return to the duties of the Profession of which you have been, so many years, a…
Indentures from Hawkesbury River Region (9 words)
Three Indentures from the Hawkesbury river Region. Indenture of Apprenticeship dated 20th February, 1854 between Thomas Flannery & Mr John McCutcheon. Thomas, a minor above the age of twelve years, was to be taught the business & trade of tanner & currier…
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
1854 Request to Marry, District of Brighton, van Diemen's land, printed document requesting consent of the Governor for Thomas bull and Mary Ann Coleman both of the tea Inn in Brighton, van Diemen's land to marry, dated May 20 1854 + form No.22 approving…
Narrative of Duke of Edinburgh's Visit to South Australia
J.D Woods 'A Narrative of the Visit of H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh KG to South Australia' (Adelaide 1868) First Edition. Illustrated by the Author, the rare issue with the laid-down original photographs of the Duke and Dominick Daly, The Governor. Boards…
1853 Victoria Land Grant Signed by Governor Latrobe
1853 Land Grant signed by Governor Latrobe, Victoria
WWII Australian Soldier Correspondence & Ephemera
World War II: Australian soldier Pte Sidney Isaac Gladstone Furphy correspondence & ephemera including covers sent home x20+ mostly from Egypt with letters enclosed, variety of postmarks including 'H.M. Transport' (sent from troopship) and 'Railhead P.O.'…
William Wilberforce's 1809 Letter on Anti-Slavery Campaign
William Wilberforce: 3pp letter headed 'London Feby 4th/1809' and signed 'WWilberforce'. (William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was a British politician best known for his ultimately successful Anti-Slavery Campaign)
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
Bank of Australasia Passbook for William Howe (1898-1900)
Banking: The Bank of Australasia passbook for William Howe of Port Melbourne, 1898 - 1900. Vellum-covered with brass clasp; pages with marbled edges. Customer's name inscribed to front cover and title page, with dated transactions in ink throughout. 16.2…
Land Grant by Viscount Canterbury to Edward Fletcher
Canterbury, Viscount, John Henry Thomas (Manners-Sutton) [Governor of Victoria, 1814-1877] signature and seal on Land Grant by purchase to Edward Fletcher of an allotment in Rathdowne Street, Carlton, dated 21st February 1871.
Sullivan's Guilty Verdict and Botched Execution
All Is Lost! 25th August 1852 mss letter from Bathurst to a Mr Lowe, 'Regina v Sullivan. All is lost - Sullivan has been found guilty after two days' trial & sentenced to Death.' And signed illegibly 'in haste' probably by the solicitor representing…
Police Gazette: Hue and Cry (Published by Authority)
Police Gazette; Or, Hue and Cry. Published by AuthorityA group of six editions, 1831 - 1834, published in London. Police Gazette; Or, Hue and Cry. Published by Authority A group of six editions of the 4-page newspaper, 1831 - 1834, published in London. 24…
19th Century Australian Political Letters and Pamphlets
Four 19th century Australian political letters and pamphlets. 11th January, 1858 Clark Irving's address to the Electors of Northumberland & hunter. Printed form sent as an entire letter with manuscript on one page. Postmarks for Windsor & Sydney; 2…
Historical Australian Colonial Legal Documents
Four historical Australian Colonial power of Attorneys, including Mrs Sarah Booth to James R Hill of Vaucluse, 1885, 1886 and Mrs Helen Machie Baillie to the Trustees of New South Wales Institution for the Deaf and dumb and the Blind, and Administration…
Government Expedition Journal 1914
Herbert Basedow 'Journal of the Government North-West Expedition' 1914
Cecil B. DeMille Signed Cheque, 1956
An autographed document: Cecil B. De mille signed Cheque 1956 Cecil B. De mille (1881 ? 1959) Hollywood Motion picture Producer and Director. 51 x 49 cm. Note: : Cecil B. De mille has two stars on the Hollywood walk of fame and remembered for his biblical…
Renewal passes for Richmond District convicts, 1828
Richmond District Convicts Needing Tickets-of-Leave, October 1828 manuscript document signed by Josiah Spode, Principal Superintendent of Convicts at Hobart Town, addressed to F.A.Lascelles, Police Magistrate at Richmond advising that he encloses…
Travels in New Zealand, 1831-1837
Polack, Joel Samuel, New Zealand, being a Narrative of Travels and Adventures during a residence in that country between the years 1831 and 1837. (Richard Bentley, London 1838) - 2 Vols, pp.xii,403, vi,441. Complete with plates and folding map. Old half…
Victorian Illuminated Address to Charles Moore
Victorian Illuminated Address to Charles Moore Charles Moore (1820-1895) settled in Sydney in 1850, and was elected Mayor of Randwick Municipal Council in 1863. He had close associations with St. Andrews Cathedral and Moore Park, Sydney was named after…
Australian Historical Documents and Reports
Australian Historical Documents in carton with Victoria Government reports on 1856 Immigration, 1857 Population Tables, 1864 Mining Surveyors, 1810-1910 mining information including Gold Find reports, also Ballarat related magazines and some Insurance…
Duncan MacKINNON (1859-1932): A Family Archive
Duncan MacKINNON (1859-1932) and Family: An archive of photographs, documents and newspaper cuttings about the politician after whom the Duncan Mackinnon Reserve in Murrumbeena is named.
1858 Victorian Land Grant During Gold Rush
An 1858 Victorian Land Grant During The Gold Rush, October 1858 land grant by purchase to Joseph Ball of an allotment in Castlemaine, signed and sealed by the Governor, Sir Henry Barkly. (The price of £39/5/- is detailed in manuscript. 35 x 45 cm. The…
Bark Endeavour: A Voyage in Australian History
Parkin, Ray H. M. Bark Endeavour: Her Place In Australian History: With and Account of her Construction, Crew and Equipment and a Narrative of her Voyage on the East Coast of New Holland in the Year 1770. With Plans, Charts and Illustrations by the Author…
A Voyage to Botany Bay - Facsimile Edition
Barrington, George, a voyage to Botany bay, a facsimile edition, London, Brummell press, 1969, No.59/350 copies, navy leather, slip-case, 20 x 13.5 cm
1862 International Exhibition Catalogue
Exhibition Catalogue: 'The Art journal illustrated catalogue of the International Exhibition 1862', by James S.Virtue (London), half bound morocco with marbled boards and embossed gilt title on the spine, minor wear and rubbing to the edges. VG condition
Botanical and Historical Reference Collection
A collection of 12 reference books including botanical and historical novels
Land Grant: John Franklin awards 640 acres to James Aitken
Van Diemans Land, Land Grant, John Franklin, 640 acres to James Aitken
Historical Bridge Construction Documents
Documents relating to the construction of bridges. Engineers' drawing for the bridge on Blacktown Rd near Richmond, 1870. Enclosed in Mylar; Engineers' drawing for the chain of Ponds creek bridge, 1868. Enclosed in Mylar; Specification for the bridge at…
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
14th Century Legal Document in Old French
(Medieval Manuscript) Fourteenth century legal document in old French. Single vellum sheet, approx. 31 x 40 cm, dated (in a later hand) 1374 in upper left margin and 1478 on the outer surface; the text written in a neat, consistent hand, with two versal…
Early NSW Settlement: 7 Historical Hardbound Titles
New South Wales - early European Settlement: group of 1970-80s hardbound titles comprising 'History of New South Wales from the Record' Vol.1 'Phillip 1783-1789' and Vol.2 'Phillip & Grose 1789-1794', 'The Wallabadah Manuscript' (early history of NSW…
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South Australia's Historical Volumes
[South Australia] 8 facsimile volumes including, Horton James, T. Six Months in South Australia, with some account of port Philip and Portland Bay in Australia Felix, FOSLSA 1999 Ltd edn ed. 90/600 +Kinloch, A. The Murray River being a Journal of the…
King's letter on Bathurst ship from Sydney to London
Phillip Parker King & H.M.S Bathurst (hallmarked sterling Bathurst), Ship-letter carried from Sydney to London (Sydney,1823) manuscript leaf, folded to letter-size, housed in a quarter morocco solander case, 26 x 20 cm
Cook's Voyages and the Second Fleet to Australia
Cook's Voyages, Botany Bay & the second Fleet the London Chronicle, November 5-7, 1789: This edition includes a long (almost full page) commentary on a new book published by Captain Nathaniel Portlock, who had previously accompanied Captain James Cook on…
NSW Colonial Town Grants on Vellum, 1838-1862
Two NSW Colonial town Grants town lot on vellum, Wentworth, NSW, 1862: & town Grant on vellum, town of Richmond, 1838, Robert Martin
Kempton Land Grant to Joseph Speed
Land Grant, signed Eardley Wilmot, to Joseph Speed in the Town of Kempton
Flinders' Private Journal Facsimile Edition
Facsimile edition - Matthew Flinders Private Journal 1803-1814, bound in quarter leather no. 18 of 150 copies
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[Van Diemen's Land] Oct.1844 & Jan.1853 vellum documents summarising 2 cases brought to court; the first signed by Thomas Horne [Judge, MP & Solicitor-General]; the latter signed by Valentine Fleming [Judge, chief Justice, MP &…
1870 Victorian Land Grant to Edward Fletcher in Carlton
An 1870 Victorian land Grant by purchase, December 1870 land grant to Edward Fletcher of an allotment in Lygon Street, Carlton, signed and sealed by the Governor, Viscount canterbury (John Henry Thomas Manners-Sutton). (the price of £106 is detailed in…
1856 Tasmanian Land Grant to James Reid
An 1856 Tasmanian land Grant by purchase, March 1856 land grant to James Reid of 500 acres in the vicinity of the river Inglis, County of Wellington, Tasmania, signed and sealed by the Governor, Sir Henry Edward fox young. (the price of £1 per acre is…
1855 Tasmanian Land Grant to Edward John Dawes
An 1855 Tasmanian land Grant by purchase, October 1855 land grant to Edward John Dawes of a Township allotment in York town, van Diemen's land, signed and sealed by the Governor, Sir Henry Edward fox young. (the price of £16/10/- is detailed in manuscript…
1855 Tasmanian Land Grant to Frederick Green in York Town
An 1855 Tasmanian land Grant by purchase, October 1855 land grant to Frederick green of a 4 acre Township allotment in York town, van Diemen's land, signed and sealed by the Governor, Sir Henry Edward fox young. (the price of £16/10/- is detailed in…
Governor Bowen's Signature on Costerfield Mining Lease (1876)
Bowen, Sir George Ferguson (1821?1899) Governor of Victoria, signature and seal on an October 1876 indenture granting Edwin Field permission to mine the specified land in the District of Sandhurst. The yearly 'rent' was set at four shillings. Four years…
Papers on Charges Against Lieut. Gen. Darling
Papers Explanatory of the Charges Brought Against Lieut. Gen. Darling By William Charles Wentworth, Esq Published by The House of Commons, London, July 1830. 60pp. Folio, in recent binding. An extremely fine fresh copy. British Parliamentary Paper HC586.…
1857 Grant for Purchase of Land in Dunolly
1857 Grant By Purchase of Land in Dunolly, John Carter of Melbourne purchases a town lot in Dunolly on 5th October 1857. The vellum document bears the seal of the Colony of Victoria and is signed by Sir Henry Barkly, 2nd Governor of Victoria. 34 x 45 cm.…
1831 Australian Colonial Indenture of Release
Australian Colonial indenture of Release between John Piper (of Point Piper) to William Cox, dated 1831, for parcels of land in the Bringelly district, with signatures
1734 Indenture of Richard Woodcock
An indenture in the name of Richard Woodcock of Woughton of County of Buckingham 1734 ink on parchment with intact seal 60 x 84 cm
Darwin's Works: Domestication, Insects, Worms, Beagle Voyage
Charles Darwin: 'The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication' in 2 vols, by Darwin [2nd ed., London, 1875]; 'Insectivorous Plants' by Darwin [1st ed., London, 1875]; 'The formation of Vegetable Mould, through the action of Worms with…
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.
North-West Expedition Journal 1914 by Herbert Basedow
Herbert Basedow Journal of the Government North-West Expedition 1914 first edition
John Slowman: Guilty Burglar Transported for 14 Years
Slowman, John: Found Guilty of burgulary at the Central Criminal Court, London and transported for 14 years aboard the 'Anson' (departed 23rd Sept.1843, arrived at Vdl 4th Feb.1844): printed vellum document filled out in mss in various hands, being a…
Antique gilt embellished faux leather bound Arabic manuscript
Ross's 1874 Expedition Journal and Folding Map
Mr J Ross's Explorations, 1874, Journal and folding map of the expedition, conducted at Thomas Elder's expense. South Australian Parliamentary paper No.67 1875
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List of Eligible Male Voters in Liverpool, 1857-8
[New South Wales - Electoral History], Lists of Electors for the Electoral District of the Cumberland Boroughs for the town of Liverpool in the Police District of Liverpool for the year 1857-8' being a manuscript listing over five foolscap pages of all…
From Convict to Respected Citizen: Laban White's Story
Laban White, One of 160 Convicts Transported On the Eliza, July 1822, An indenture, dated January 1837 by which Laban White agrees to rent to James Upton, for a period of three years, a piece of land 'by Estimation Twenty Two Acres more or less being a…
Historical Journals of Transactions in Australia's Early Colonies
Hunter, John: 'An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island with the Discoveries which have been made in New South Wales and in the Southern Ocean, since the publication of Phillip's Voyage, including the Journals of…
Lightning Strikes: Husband and Dog Killed
My Husband and His Faithfull Dog Killed Dead By Lightning: 28 January 1843 well written 4-page mss letter from Elizabeth Deimster, at Sydney to her family. The primary purpose of the letter is to inform them 'from this distant clime' that 'Almighty God…
Governor Young's Land Grant in Westbury, Tasmania (1858)
Young, Sir Henry Edward Fox (1803?1870), Governor of Tasmania autograph and seal on vellum Land Grant by Purchase dated February 1858 in favour of Edward John Dawes for 'five acres, in the Suburbs of the Township of Westbury' being a plot of land bounded…
Sir Henry Young's Land Grant in Tasmania, 1856
Young, Sir Henry Edward Fox (1803?1870), Governor of Tasmania signature and seal on March 1856 vellum Land Grant by Purchase in favour of Frederick Green for 'Two acres, two Roods and eight Perches' being an allotment 'in the Township of York Town' at the…
Earl of Hopetoun's Mining Lease Indenture, 1893
Hopetoun, seventh Earl of (John Hope, 1860?1908), Governor of Victoria, signature and seal on a November 1893 indenture granting a mining lease to Edward Kirwan and Patrick Doolan, both of Omeo. For £8/2/6 per annum they were entitled to mine the piece of…
Governor Barkly sells Inglewood land during gold rush
Barkly, Sir Henry (1815-1898) Governor of Victoria, signature and seal on Special Lands Purchase document dated 13th August 1861. The block of land at Inglewood was sold to Joseph Beregi for £2/6/2 (Two Pounds, six shillings & 2 pence). Joseph Beregi had…
Convict Probation Pass for Hired Service, 1840
A Convict Department Probation Pass circa 1840 A printed, but otherwise blank 2-sided Probation Pass-holder document which would give a convict official permission to proceed to the house of his or her employer, 'there to remain in the hired Service...'…
1831 Australian Colonial Land Lease Indenture
Australian Colonial indenture, between William Johnston and John Piper, 1831, for lease of land in District of Bringelly
Geographical Primer with 23 Modern Maps (1754)
An early Geographical Primer with maps, Salmon, Thomas, 'A new Geographical and historical Grammar......' [London: William Johnston, 1754, 3rd ed.] 23 (of 23) maps. In full calf boards, professionally restored with new spine to style, raised bands, gilt…
1842 van Diemen's land Request to Marry, handwritten request addressed to Lt Governor by Mary Hackett (transported for 7 years) and Joseph garland (transported for life), 4pp of manuscript includes references, statements & comments, the pair married…
Paul Randall's Will and Deed of Land
The Will of Paul Randall, February 25th,1832. Probably in Randall's hand & signed Paul Randall. Witnesses' signatures Paul Randall, convict, was transported to New South Wales in 1791. Not much is known Randall in the colony until he was granted the…
Small Pox Devastates Aboriginal Population in Australia
The Tragic Impact of Small Pox On the Aborigines: the London Chronicle, February 22-24, 1791: An edition carrying good and bad news, the first being a report on the exemplary behavoiur of two convicts, Richard Pugh and Elizabeth Morgan, who '..are…
Statistics of New South Wales, 1791
Some Statistics From New South Wales: the London Chronicle, March 22-24 & 24-26, 1791: Two editions which provide fascinating statistical insight into the fledgling Colony, including, Convicts shipped: 2,029, Convicts intended to be sent in the ships now…
Botany Bay & Second Fleet News, December 1789
Botany Bay & second Fleet the London Chronicle, December 12-15, 1789: An edition rich with relevant articles including a brief reference to 'The Neptune convict ship...with the Botany Bay Rangers on board...' still waiting for orders, an extract of a…
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