1823 Land Grant in Van Diemen's Land
1823 Van Diemen's Land land grant, signed Governor Brisbane, with seal
Queen Elizabeth II Signed Document with Sir Anthony Eden Counter-Signature
Queen Elizabeth II, nice signature 'Elizabeth R' on document from 1952 (year of Accession), approving the appointment by the President of Costa Rica of a Vice-Consul in London. Countersigned by Sir Anthony Eden, then Foreign Secretary, later to become…
1899 Coolgardie Mining & Industrial Exhibition Opening Ceremony Program
International Mining & Industrial Exhibition, Coolgardie, Western Australia, 1899. Silk commemorative Opening Ceremony program with an image of the Exhibition building and the opening date (March 21, 1899) on the front, the internal pages providing…
1854 Victorian Land Grant for Castlemaine Gold Rush
1854 Victorian Land Grant During The Gold Rush: July 1854 land grant by purchase to Allan McDougall and Theodore Clodins, signed and sealed by Sir Charles Hotham, whilst serving as 2nd Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, (Appointed 1st Governor of Victoria…
Maximillian III Handwritten Letter with Seal, 1604
Maximillian III (Archduke of Austria), hand written letter with attached seal, dated 24th July, 1604, Maximillian III (1558-1618) born in Vienna, was Archduke of further Austria from 1612 to 1618. Fourth Son to Maximillian II and Maria of Spain. In 1585…
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Aboriginal Language Guide for Victorian Protectors
Daniel Bunce [1813-72], Language of the Aborigines of the Colony of Victoria and other Australian Districts, with parallel Translations and familiar specimens in Dialogue, as a guide to Aboriginal Protectors and others engaged in ameliorating their…
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John Oxley's Letter on Disputed Land Claim, 1826
John Oxley [1784 - 1828], Manuscript copy letter from Sydney, in Oxley's hand, dated 19th Jan'y 1826, regarding a disputed claim over 'land situated at Bylong, or Pylong, near the Goulburn River.' The letter is signed off by Oxley in his capacity as…
1841 Travel Pass for Joseph Toogood, Convict Sawyer
1841 Travel Pass for Joseph Toogood, 21st August 1841 permission issued and signed by Henry Dalway (in the absence of the A.P.M.) for Joseph Toogood, a Prisoner holding a Ticket of Leave, to travel from George Town to Whirlpool Reach where he was assigned…
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909: A Signed Account
'The British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1009', taken from the heart of the Antarctic: being the story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909, printed with signature of Shackleton and 15 others from the shore party, 21 x 15 cm
Colonial Letters: McLeay and Mitchell's Correspondence
Two Colonial letters. Letter from Colonial Secretary's office, signed by Alex McLeay Sydney,1829. Enclosed in Mylar; & letter signed by Surveyor General T L Mitchell Sydney, 1849. Enclosed in Mylar.
Oxley's 1826 Letter on Wilberforce Land
Autograph letter by Surveyor General John Oxley re land at Wilberforce. Written at Portland head Monday 12th June, 1826. Enclosed in Mylar; & a letter to John Oxley, Sydney, 1824.
Overland Expedition in Australia, 1844-1845
LEICHHARDT, Dr. Ludwig: 'Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia, from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845.' [Boone, London, 1847; first edition]; with seven engravings including the…
1827 Land Grant by Governor George Arthur
1827 Van Dieman's Land Land Grant signed by Governor George Arthur
1845 Convict Pardon for George Jones alias Austin
Convicts: 1845 Convict Pardon, parchment (35 x 27 cm), [Royal Coat of Arms] 'By His Excellency Sir George Gipps Knight/Captain General, Governor in Chief in and over Her Majesty's/ Territory of New South Wales, .....George Jones alias Austin...Convicted…
Victorian Politicians Archive: 1890-1937 Letters to Northcote Council
Victorian Politicians: Archive of letters to Northcote Council c1890-1937 with duplicated range of signatures including Sir Graham Berry (11th Premier of Victoria), John Cain Sr (34th Premier of Victoria), James Hume Cook, James Membrey, Henry Beard,…
Victorian Goldfields Mining Documents
A folio containing numerous documents, letters and receipts associated with mining activities in and around the Victorian Goldfields, 1850s to 1890s. MAinly to do with the Coliban Mining Co., but some of the companies noted include Eureka Mining Company,…
Male Convicts Discharged to New South Wales, 1824
Historical Document: A List of 18 Male Convicts (Boys) discharged from the Bellerophon Hulk at Sheerness for New South Wales by the Ship Lady East this 21st October 1824
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…
1850 Pardon for Benjamin Bickmore, Van Diemens Land
1850 van Diemens Land Pardon. Conditional pardon for Benjamin Bickmore, transported 1844. Signed by Sir William Denison. Seal intact. 20 x 34 cm
1845 Pardon for Thomas Richardson from Van Diemen's Land
1845 van Diemens Land Pardon. Conditional pardon for Thomas Richardson, transported 1825. Signed by Sir John Eardley-Wilmot. Seal intact. 22 x 32 cm
Garryowen: Chronicles of Early Melbourne (1835-1852)
'Garryowen', the Chronicles of early Melbourne 1835 to 1852. Historical, Anecdotal and personal. Centennial edition, with portraits and illustrations. (Ferguson and Mitchell, Melbourne, 1888), Vols. 1 & 2 in original gilt decorated boards in dilapidated…
Daniel White Esq. Illuminated Presentation and Accomplishments
Daniel White Esq. hand-painted illuminated presentation, To Daniel White Esq. Dear Sir, In The Presence Of A Gathering Representing All Branches Of The Carriage Trade Of Victoria And On The Eve Of Your 81st Birthday, We Desire To Offer Our Congratulations…
Indenture for Rental of Farmland by Two Ex-Convicts (1824)
1824 - An Agreement Between Two Ticket-of-Leavers For the Rental of Farmland, James Dorr [or Dore], one of 200 convicts transported on the Surrey in January 1814 had been granted a ticket-of-leave by 1820 and had married in 1817 (a fellow convict, Mary…
Australasia's Active Scene
News Letter of Australasia. A Narrative to send to Friends. No.42 - Feb.1860' cover sheet, printed and published at 'The Herald' Office, Melbourne, depicting 'A day on the sands: Queenscliffe', a cricket match, swimming in the Yarra, a horse race, a…
Free Pardon for Irish Convict William Lackey (1844)
A Free Pardon For William Lackey: November 1844 Free Pardon on vellum, issued in favour of William Lackey, an Irish convict who had arrived at Sydney Cove aboard 'Sir Godfrey Webster' in 1826, aged 22. He had been sentenced to Transportation for Life at…
John Taylor: A Tale of Conviction and Punishment
The Convict Record of John Taylor, transported for 10 years for burglary: The official record providing the sorry tale and details of the years 1842 to 1863 during which period Taylor remained in the 'system'. Following his trial at York, where he was…
Visit to Australian Colonies
Backhouse, James, 'A narrative of a visit to the Australian Colonies', published by Hamilton, Adams and Co. London, 1843, some illustrations, including a fold out illustration and three fold out maps to inside back cover, half bound in tan leather with…
Sydney Harbour Bridge Memorabilia Collection
A collection of Sydney Harbour Bridge memorabilia including an original drawing plan, an invitation & Program to the opening of the bridge
Australian Ex Libris Society Journal Year Books & Reports
A collection of the Australian Ex Libris Society Journal year books and Annual Reports 1930-1936 beacon press, Sydney, 1930-1936, six years bound as one, leather and cloth binding, 81 mounted colour and black and white book plates, some tipped in some…
1838 Tasmanian Land Grant signed by Sir John Franklin
Colonial Tasmanian Land Grant on vellum dated 1838 & signed by Sir John Franklin
In Search of a Home Down Under
Unpublished Manuscript: Ledger, James J. 'In Search of a Home at the Antipodes' [Melbourne, 1890] A leather-bound hand-written description of the journey and experiences of James Ledger, emigrating from England in 1878; the sea journey, the experiences in…
Overland Expedition in Australia, 1844-1845
Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia, from Moreton Bay To Port Essington A Distance OF 3000 Miles During The Years 1844- 1845., By Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt. Published 1847 by T & W Boone Pub.
Ann Norman: Female Convict in Van Diemen's Land
Ann Norman - A Female Convict in Van Diemen's Land, The record of her convictions, punishments, physical appearance, etc., recorded in manuscript on vellum. Ann arrived in Van Dieman's Land in August 1827 one of 60 female convicts aboard the 'Persian',…
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…
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…
Victoria's History: Settlement to Sir Charles Hotham's Death
Thomas McCOMBIE, the history of the Colony of Victoria from its settlement to the death of Sir Charles Hotham, (Melbourne: Sandy and Kenny, 1858) 1st ed., 8vo, IV, 336pp; original cloth binding, gilt titles to spine, Detmold binding label. Extensive…
La Trobe's Land Grant during Victorian Gold Rush
La Trobe, Charles Joseph, Lieutenant Governor of Victoria (1801-1875) signature and seal on vellum Land Grant by Purchase dated 9th February 1854. The land, 156 acres in the County of Bourke, Parish of Tarrneit was sold for £273 to James Watson and Walter…
La Trobe's Signature on Land Purchase Document (1853)
La Trobe, Charles Joseph, Lieutenant Governor of Victoria (1801-1875) signature and seal on vellum Town Lot purchase document dated 2nd December, 1853. The land, 2 roods in the County of Bourke, Parish of Oakleigh was sold for £5 to Christina Atkinson.…
George Neal: The Troubled Life of a Convict
The Woeful Tale of George Neal, Convict: Part-printed Convict Record document on vellum providing extensive details of the trials and tribulations of one George Neal, a chimney sweep from Coventry who was sentenced to be Transported for 10 years at the…
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
Macquarie's Deed of Grant: Framed Historical Document
A Deed of Grant, signed by Gov. Lachlan Macquarie, framed
Antarctic Expedition Archive: Letters, Telegrams, Press Releases & Ephemera
1950 Anare Antartic Expedition: Archive from a member of the expedition to his mother, noted long letters (10), telegrams (4) & cables (6); plus copies of Press Releases & ephemera. Fascinating group.
A collection of real estate and land sale posters, numbering over 50, relating to the Woy Woy,Terrigal, Gosford and the Central-coast region of NSW, that will be of great interest to local historical societies and collectors, a few examples only shown…
Victoria: Cities, Colony, Ballaarat, and Captain Wise
Captain H. Butler Stoney, 'Victoria with a description of its principal cities, Melbourne and Geelong: and remarks on the present state of the colony; including an account of the Ballaarat disturbances, and of the death of Captain wise, 40th Regiment.',…
Pastoral Licenses for Benalla Area (1869-1870)
Victoria: pastoral license issued January 1870 in favour of Edwin Brett and John Russell Ross of Melbourne for land in the District of Benalla; signed by the Governor of Victoria, Viscount canterbury. Also, another example dated December 1869 for another…
Dai'r Cantwr's Leather-bound Choirmaster's Notebook
David Davies (Dai'r Cantwr) - Welsh poet and lay-preacher transported to Van Diemen's Land, 1844, A leather-bound choirmaster's notebook, each page with 4 lines of printed staves on which Davies (and perhaps another hand) have written the 3 and 4-part…
1836 Public House License for Michael Rafter in NSW
Public house (liquor) license 1836. Licence to keep an Inn or public house New South Wales internal Revenue office Sydney 2nd August 1836. Issued to Michael Rafter to keep a Common Inn, ale house, or Victualing house at the sign of the bullock situated at…
Voyage in search of La Perouse (1800)
Labillardiere, J.J.H de 'Voyage in search of La Perouse : performed by order of the Constituent Assembly, during the years 1791, 1792, 1793, and 1794' (Debrett, London, 1800); 34 copper engraved plates including one folding, of landscape, native portraits…
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
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…
Imaginary Voyage to the Pacific by La Peyrouse
(La Peyrouse) Imaginary Voyage, Decouvertes dans la Mer du Sud. Nouvelles de M. de la Peyrouse, Jusqu'en 1794. Traces de son passage trouvees en diverses isles et terres de l'Ocean Pacifique, grande isle peuplee d'emigres français. (Paris, Chez Everat,…
British Empire Growth and Prosperity Chart (1900)
A chart of the British Empire showing the growth of the Empire during the Queen's Reign and also the relative prosperity of its various divisions at the present time. Circa 1900 supplement to, the Graphic, 84 x 125 cm. A remarkable document, listing,…
Polychrome Porcelain Plaque with Two Male Figures
A polychrome porcelain plaque, depicting two male figures engaged in a narrative in a landscape setting, with script, and housed in a pierced and carved wooden frame, height 51.5 cm, width 40 cm
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New Zealand Illustrated: Cities, Wonders, and Natural Beauty
New Zealand Illustrated. [Potts and Willis] The Story of New Zealand and Descriptions of its Cities and Towns...The Natural Wonders of New Zealand, by Edward Wakefield, first edition, 14 chromolithograph plates including pictorial title with view of…
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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…
Address to Henry Glenny by Queensland National Bank Officers
Address presented to Henry Wallis Glenny, Esq., by the officers of the Queensland National Bank Limited, Brisbane, 28th October, 1892, 39 x 29 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
Australiasia's 1862 Narrative: Exhibition, Squatting Life, and Engravings
News Letter of Australiasia, A Narrative to Send to Friends 1862, Mount Alexander, From Near the Railway, Bark Canoes on the Murray River: 'Overland Corner, Sneaking the Emu, The Victorian Exhibition in Melbourne, for the 'World's Fair, Squatting Life,…
Two Voyages to New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land
Thomas Reid, two voyages to New South Wales and van Diemen's land; with a Description of the Present condition of that interesting Colony including facts and observations relative to the state and management of convicts of both sexes. (London: Longman,…
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NSW Electoral History: Penrith Borough Lists 1857-1858
[New South Wales - Electoral History], Lists of Electors for that Portion of the Electoral District of the Cumberland Boroughs being the Borough of Penrith in the Police District of Penrith for the years 1857 & 1858' each page bearing a hand-stamped oval…
Elder Expedition Reports: Australia's Unknown Territory (9 words)
[Elder Scientific Expedition to the unknown portions of Australia. Scientific reports, edited by Ralph Tate]. Adelaide, Royal Society of South Australia, 1892-96. Volume XVI of the Transactions, in 3 parts, octavo, with numerous plates and a large folding…
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
Transportation of convicts to Australia: Legislation and Letters
Four items relating to the Transportatation of convicts to Australia, including legislation and letters
Hans Heysen's Letter to Miss Fern with Watercolour Offerings
Hans Heysen (1877 - 1968) full signature on a one-page letter, dated 'Jan.22nd, Hahndorf' (circa 1940) to a 'Miss Fern' advising that he had just sent her three watercolours which he hopes 'may fall in with your client's wishes'. He also advises that…
Visit to Australian Colonies by James Backhouse (1843)
Backhouse, James (1794 - 1869), A Narrative of a Visit to the Australian Colonies. [Hamilton, Adams & Co., London, 1843] Octavo, xviii, 560pp, cxliv (appendices) pages with in-text illustrations (by Backhouse), plates and 3 large folding maps.…
Colonial Documents and Contracts Enclosed in Mylar
5 various Colonial documents. Samuel Terry and Simeon Lord. Auction return on two sheets. Account of sundry goods the property of Edw. Robinson, deceased. Sold by Simeon Lord at auction by order of Samuel Terry Esq the Administrator. Signed S long, Sydney…
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Rare Signed Letter from Duchess of Windsor, 1972
Rare original letter signed by Wallis simpson, [1896-1986] Duchess of Windsor, in Paris, 18 September 1972, this letter to Antonio Ponsa Fernandez dated Monday September 18 is signed 'Wallis simpson, Duchess of Windsor'. It thanks him 'For the lovely…
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Journal of Calvert's Tragic Australian Expedition, 1896-7
[Wells, L. A.]. Journal of the Calvert Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1896-7. Equipped at the request and expense of Albert F. Calvert, Esq., F.R.G.S., London, for the purpose of exploring the remaining blanks of Australia. Perth, 1902. Western…
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…
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.,
The Romance of King Arthur
507pp. With 16 mounted colour illustrat Malory, pollard, Alfred W. Rackham, Arthur (illus.), the Romance of King Arthur and his Knights of the round table. Abridged from Malory's Morte d'Arthur. [Published by Macmillan and Co. London, 1917], XXIV, 509pp.…
1691 Versailles House Sale Contract Signed by Louis XIV's Valet
The sale of a house at Versailles - 1691, 14th February 1691, French seven-page document on vellum, being the contract covering the sale of a house at Versailles; signed on the last page by the seller (Bruneau) and the purchaser (Bontemps). Alexandre…
Official Record of Melbourne International Exhibition 1888-89
(Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888 - 89) Official Record of the Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888 - 1889 Containing a sketch of the industrial and economic progress of the Australasian Colonies during the first century of their…
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…
Release of Point Piper indenture, 1826
Important and historical Australian Colonial land indenture for the Release of Point Piper, dated March 1826, between John and Anne Piper to Daniel Cooper, William Redfern and Solomon Levey, for the amount of 6000 pounds, signed and sealed by John Piper…
Antique Furniture Catalogue Illustrations from 1900
Tye & Co. Melbourne Furniture Manufacturers & Retailers: Original pen & ink artwork (by Edwin W. Slater) for six full-page illustrations of fully furnished rooms, as prepared for inclusion in a catalogue of their wares, circa 1900. Each illustration is a…
Immigrant's Journey to Botany Bay and Sydney
Original part 1857 Account of an Immigrants Journey from Birkenhead, England to Botany Bay & Sydney via the cape of good hope by John Mitchell, mentioning the wreck of the Catherine Adamson at north head with a Photocopied version
Victoria Government Invitations & Opening Program, 1901
Government of Victoria Invitations to the Editor of 'Advance Australia & Lady', to the Royal Review 1901 and The Exhibition Building 1901, two colour lithographs, with printed text on margin, 22 x 28.5 cm (each), together with a leather bound official…
Port Adelaide Lighthouse and Margaret Brock Reefs Plan
Two plans of the Port Adelaide lighthouse, circa 1865, together with a lithographic sketch of the Margaret Brock and adjacent reefs off cape Jaffa, 57 x 53 cm, 53 x 53 cm and 28 x 43 cm
Victorian brass lamp with parchment shade, electrified
A near pair of Victorian brass kerosene lamp fitted for electricity, with parchment shade, 76 cm high
Historic Map of South Pacific and Oceana
Bellin, Nicolas, Paris 1753, Carte Reduite de la Mer Du Sud Pour servir a l'Histoire generale des Voyages, 25.5 x 38 cm, Plate dimensions 20.5 x 35.5 cm. Australia is attached to New Guinea and Tasmania attached to the mainland. The east coast is entirely…
Chief Magistrate Sessions Papers 1788-89: Second & Third Fleets
Early leather bound book, Chief Police Magistrate Sessions papers 1788-89 (old Bailey) Many of the Names in These papers Constituted Members of the second & Third Fleets
Sydney's Bridge Connection: Public Works Committee's Design (1913)
Framed panoramic scene, Bridge to Connect Sydney with North Sydney, design recommended by Public Works Committee, 1913
1838 Pardon for Ann Carrol from Van Diemens Land
Van Diemens Land Pardon 1838 with seal, signed John Franklin to convict Ann Carrol (Arrived Van Diemens Land 1834)
1835 Colonial Conditional Pardon by Governor Richard Bourke
A Colonial Conditional Pardon, number 309, Issued by Major General Richard Bourke, Governor of NSW, dated 2 November 1835
Abraham Elias appointed administrator of Joseph Solomon's estate
Abraham Elias Appointed to Administer the Estate of Joseph Solomon - 1824, 14th May 1824 vellum document with intact seal, titled 'Administration of the Goods Chattels..of Solomon Josephs late of Windsor, dec'ed - to - Abraham Elias adm'or' and signed by…
Colonial Letters from Australia (not counting "from Australia" as part of the title)
Three various Colonial letters. Phillip Arthur King. Autograph letter from his property Dunhaved, near St Mary's, to London, 1832, postmark of Parramatta & GPO Sydney & other transit postmarks; autograph letter, Samuel Terry, Sydney, 1832. A sun Herald…
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…
Trollope's Diary: Immigration, Gold Rush & Farming in Tasmania
(Immigration, Gold Rush & Farming Near New Norfolk) June 2nd 1863 to December 31st 1864 notebook diary written by Edward Frederick Trollope, one of the children of Reverend William Arthur Trollope (1798-1863) who had emigrated to Van Diemens Land with his…
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…
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…
Queen Victoria's Pardon for Andrew Munro
A Conditional Pardon signed by Queen Victoria: Andrew Munro, 'now under Sentence of Transportation in Millbank Prison, he having been convicted of felony at Perth in April 1846?' is the beneficiary of this Conditional Pardon, granted and signed by Queen…
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