Botanical and Historical Reference Collection
A collection of 12 reference books including botanical and historical novels
Victorian brass lamp with parchment shade, electrified
A near pair of Victorian brass kerosene lamp fitted for electricity, with parchment shade, 76 cm high
Islamic Formal Documents in Framed Display
Two Islamic framed formal documents. 80 x 57 cm and 80 x 39 cm (inclusive of frame)
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…
Pardoned Convict William Hayter's Documents, 1836
A van Diemen's Land convict Pardon 1836 William Hayter arrived at Hobart 1831 by the ship Eliza His offence was rioting with a seven year sentence and was pardoned 3rd February 1836 with two framed typed documents 30 x 32 cm
Governor Brisbane Grants Land in Van Diemens Land (1823)
Land Grant, 1823 signed Governor Thomas Brisbane 100 Acres van Diemens Land with seal (Granted to Mungo Sommerville)
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.
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…
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…
Early Police Archive from Port Phillip Colony (1842)
Police Archive: rare and important early archive of police related material from the District of port Phillip Colony of New South Wales. a fascinating collection dating back to 1842 (Melbourne was founded in 1835). The collection comprises of many…
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
1843 Transportee's Criminal Record: Elisa Dove's Misdeeds
1851 van Diemens Land Criminal record. Vellum document identifying Elisa Dove, transported in 1843 for stealing 15 pounds. Details all her subsequent charges whilst a ticket of leave housemaid. Mostly drunkenness. Faded, though still legible. 24 x 19 cm
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…
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)
George III Vellum Indenture from 1780s
George III indenture circa 1780s on vellum, approx 57 cm high. 85 cm wide
Baudin's Journal: French Captain's Australian Expedition
'The Journal of Post Captain Nicolas Baudin' translated from the French by Christine Cornell (Adelaide, Libraries Board of South Australia 1974). Green cloth boards with silver lettering, some wear on the edges. Good condition
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…
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
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…
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…
1939 Governor's Signature and Seal on Document from Van Diemen's Land
1939 van Diemans land govenor's signature, John Franklin signature, & seal to part document
1887 Illustrated Catalogue of the Australian Artists' Association Summer Exhibition, opened by His Excellency Sir H. B. Loch, K.C.B., Buxton's Gallery, 69 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Original catalogue from an important exhibition of art by names includin
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…
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…
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…
England's Roads: 1757 Survey & Maps
Senex, John the roads through England Delineated or Ogilby's survey, revised, improved and reduced to a size portable for the pocket, being an actual survey of all the principal roads of England and Wales, printed for John Bowles and Son at the black…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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