The history of posters begins in the 15th century with woodcut broadsides, which were crude, text-heavy announcements selling everything from religious indulgences to political decrees. But the modern poster as we know it, emerged in the late 19th century, propelled by the Industrial Revolution and the blossoming field of lithography. This new technology allowed for mass production of vibrant, colourful images, perfect for capturing the attention of urban crowds.

Paris of the 1920s became the artistic hub for these posters. Jules Chéret, the "father of the modern poster," seduced onlookers with his graceful Art Nouveau figures promoting theatres and more...

The collection of Australian Football League (AFL) and

Victorian Football League (VFL) memorabilia includes items related to the

history and culture of these two football leagues. This could include items

such as player jerseys, game-worn gear, signed footballs, match-day programs,

trading cards, photographs, posters, and other promotional materials.

The AFL is the national governing body for Australian rules

football in Australia and has a rich history dating back to 1897, while the VFL

was the premier state-level competition in Victoria before it merged with the

AFL in 1990. As such, a collection of AFL and VFL more...

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Tony Lockett (Sydney Swans): AFL limited edition framed &…

Lockett's Record-Breaking AFL Display

Tony Lockett (Sydney Swans): AFL limited edition framed & glazed display, commemorating Lockett breaking the all-time AFL kicking record when booting his 1300th career goal, with signed guernsey and three inset photographs of Lockett, certificate of…

Carlton 1884 Member's card (for Mr. W.J. Hemsworth) in dark…

Carlton 1884 Member's Card and Memorabilia Lot

Carlton 1884 Member's card (for Mr. W.J. Hemsworth) in dark blue leather with gilt lettering, interior with printed details of the office bearers, the list of matches including some in South Australia. Carlton finished 6th on the ladder in 1884. [Lower…

Preston Football Club: Collection with team photographs for…

Preston FC Memorabilia Collection: 1920-1963 & Premiership Years

Preston Football Club: Collection with team photographs for 1920, 1921, 1923 & 1963 (last 3 Premiership Years), framed jumper, honour board, books 'The Bullants - A History of Preston Football Club' (2), 'Football Recorder' for 1963 Grand Final,…

Carlton: Photograph of Bruce Doull & Helen D'Amico signed by…

Carlton Football Memorabilia Photographs

Carlton: Photograph of Bruce Doull & Helen D'Amico signed by photographer Clive Mackinnon, framed & glazed, overall 41 x 51 cm; plus black and white photograph of the famous 'Jesaulenko, you beauty' mark in the 1970 Grand Final, framed & glazed, overall…

Royal Park Crescent, large team photograph 'R.P.C. Premiers…

R.P.C. Premiers 1895-96 Team Photograph

Royal Park Crescent, large team photograph 'R.P.C. Premiers 1895-96', overall 51 x 41 cm. Superb condition. (Royal Park Crescent were premiers of the Suburban Junior Association in 1895 & 1896. Many of their players went on to play senior football with…

Collingwood: 1918 team photograph, size 31 x 20 cm

Collingwood 1918 Team Photograph (31x20cm)

Collingwood: 1918 team photograph, size 31 x 20 cm

Paul Kelly (Sydney Swans): AFL limited edition framed and…

Paul Kelly 200th Game Commemorative Display

Paul Kelly (Sydney Swans): AFL limited edition framed and glazed display, commemorating his 200th game, with signed guernsey and two inset photographs of Kelly and a plaque, numbered 56/200, overall 76 x 107 cm.

Greg Williams Ephemera, noted scarapbooks of press clippings &…

Greg Williams' Football Memorabilia Collection

Greg Williams Ephemera, noted scarapbooks of press clippings & photographs;collection of Brownlow medal & Hall of Fame menus, invitations & booklets;1987-90 training diary, 'Football Record's (28), Carlton Season Tickets (7) Including Players' Passes for…

Collingwood: 1927 team photograph (Premiership year), most…

1927 Collingwood Premiership Team Photograph

Collingwood: 1927 team photograph (Premiership year), most players wearing distinctive Collingwood jumpers, almost like rowing singlets, size 43 x 33 cm

Tony Lockett (Sydney Swans): AFL limited edition framed and…

Tony Lockett AFL Record Breaker Display

Tony Lockett (Sydney Swans): AFL limited edition framed and glazed display, commemorating Lockett breaking the all-time AFL kicking record when booting his 1300th career goal, complete with signed guernsey and three inset photographs of Lockett,…

Geelong: 'A Unique Gathering of Cats' display, comprising group…

Geelong Premiership Players Group Photo and Signatures Display

Geelong: 'A Unique Gathering of Cats' display, comprising group photograph of the 1951/52, 1963 & 2007 Premiership players, with 48 signatures below including Bob Davis, Bill Goggin, Doug Wade, Gary Ablett, Cameron Ling, Tom Harley & Matthew Scarlet,…

Group including wall plaque 'West Perth Football Club, Team of…

West Perth Football Club Memorabilia Set

Group including wall plaque 'West Perth Football Club, Team of the Century, 1900-2000, Member, Farmer Graham MBE, Position 1st Ruck' (22 x 30 cm); photo of Polly on awards night; colour photographs of 1969 & 1971 Premiership teams (each 50 x 40 cm). (Qty…

AFL Captains 2007. A framed photograph of all the AFL club…

AFL Captains 2007. A framed photograph of all the AFL club captains for the 2007 season, with original signatures of all the captains in the mount. Presented to the captains by the AFL.

'Jesaulenko You Beauty', display comprising five action…

Jesaulenko's Beauty: Signed Action Photo Display

'Jesaulenko You Beauty', display comprising five action photographs, one signed by Alex Jesaulenko, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 79 x 55 cm.

1956 team photograph, 'East Perth Football Club Inc, Golden…

East Perth Football Club Memorabilia Lot

1956 team photograph, 'East Perth Football Club Inc, Golden Jubilee - Premiers 1956', and with players' names printed at base, overall 33 x 25 cm. Also 'Football Budget, Melbourne v East Perth, Souvenir Programme'; and brochure 'The Royals, Eastern States…

Brownlow Medallists: 'The Brownlow Medallists', display with…

49 Brownlow Medallists Display with Signatures and Photograph

Brownlow Medallists: 'The Brownlow Medallists', display with signatures of 49 Brownlow medallists including Dick Reynolds, Keith Greig, Ian Stewart, Bob Skilton, Verdun Howell, Brian Gleeson, Michael Voss, Kevin Murray, Peter Bedford, Tony Liberatore,…

Geelong: 'Geelong Football Club. Souvenir Premiership Book,…

Geelong FC 1925 Premiership Souvenir Book with Real Photos

Geelong: 'Geelong Football Club. Souvenir Premiership Book, Season 1925. Real Photos', Photographs taken and book designed by C.V.Bland, Jr [Geelong, 1925], with 11 photographs laid down on pages. Fair/Good condition (front cover affixed with tape &…

Carlton AFL Premiers 1995' display, comprising signed…

Carlton 1995 AFL Premiers Signed Photo Display

Carlton AFL Premiers 1995' display, comprising signed photographs of each player and coach, 22 signatures including Stephen Kernahan, Greg Williams & Anthony Koutoufides, limited edition 2/100, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 90 x 111 cm.

'The Mark of the Century', display comprising action photograph…

Jezza's Mark: Signed Photograph Display

'The Mark of the Century', display comprising action photograph of Jezza's mark in the 1970 Grand Final, signed by Alex Jesaulenko & Graeme Jenkin, with details on mount, limited edition 25/1500, framed & glazed, overall 48 x 55 cm

1961 Carnival: Team photograph, 'Western Australian National…

1961 WAFL Carnival Team Photograph with Player Names

1961 Carnival: Team photograph, 'Western Australian National Football League, Australian Championships - Brisbane, 15th-23rd July 1961', with players' names at base, overall 30 x 25 cm, almost fine condition. [This was Western Australia's first carnival…

Australian football League Three photographs. Three mounted…

1888 Intercolonial Football Conference Post-Match Picnic Photographs

Australian football League Three photographs. Three mounted professional photographs taken at the Intercolonial football Conference post match picnic at Heidelberg, November 11 1888. Published by Beaumont, Swanston St, Melbourne. Card mounted albumen…

1981 Channel 7 Hall of Fame Football Team: Trophy, metal & wood,…

1981 Channel 7 Hall of Fame Football Team Memorabilia

1981 Channel 7 Hall of Fame Football Team: Trophy, metal & wood, 22 cm tall, marked '7/World of Sport' & '25 Years - 1981', and engraved 'Graham Farmer - Ruck'; together with colour photograph of the team (most wearing velvet jackets!) with caption…

Brownlow Medallists: 'The Brownlow Medallists', display with…

Brownlow Medallists Display with Signatures

Brownlow Medallists: 'The Brownlow Medallists', display with signatures of 49 Brownlow medallists including Dick Reynolds, Keith Greig, Ian Stewart, Bob Skilton, Verdun Howell, Brian Gleeson, Michael Voss, Kevin Murray, Peter Bedford, Tony Liberatore,…

Brownlow Medallists: 'The Brownlow Medallists', display with…

Brownlow Legends: 49 Medallists' Signatures & Group Photo

Brownlow Medallists: 'The Brownlow Medallists', display with signatures of 49 Brownlow medallists including Dick Reynolds, Keith Greig, Ian Stewart, Bob Skilton, Verdun Howell, Brian Gleeson, Michael Voss, Kevin Murray, Peter Bedford, Tony Liberatore,…

Bill Strickland (after 8 seasons with Carlton in the VFA, he…

Bill Strickland's Collingwood Advertising Photograph

Bill Strickland (after 8 seasons with Carlton in the VFA, he transferred & became Collingwood's first ever Captain in the VFL): original advertising photograph showing bill Strickland in Collingwood gear, and with football marked 'T.W.Sherrin maker' &…

Carlton: 1970 Team photograph, 'Carlton Football Club, V.F.L.…

1970 Carlton Football Club VFL Premiers Team Photograph

Carlton: 1970 Team photograph, 'Carlton Football Club, V.F.L. Premiers 1970', overall 32 x 25 cm. Very good condition, the team includes John Nicholls, Robert Walls, Sergio Silvagni, Bruce Doull, Alex Jesaulenko, Adrian Gallagher & Ron Barassi (coach).

Melbourne Storm 'Destiny Fulfilled' 2009 NRL Premiership…

Melbourne Storm 'Destiny Fulfilled' 2009 NRL Premiership display featuring a commemorative Grand Final jumper signed by the team, together with photographs of the team and a description of the day. NRL memorabilia security code, limited edition 74/100 and…

A photograph of Carlton Team C. 1911, set on a stylized Art…

Art Nouveau Carlton Team Photograph, 1911

A photograph of Carlton Team C. 1911, set on a stylized Art Nouveau mount, 24.5 x 30.5 cm. Provenance: belonging to Dave Crone, and hence by decent to its current owner., Dave Crone was a VFL football player, having played a handful of games from…

Greg Williams' Swans Team of the century jumper: 'Swans Team of…

Greg Williams Signed Swans Team of the Century Jumper Display

Greg Williams' Swans Team of the century jumper: 'Swans Team of the Century' display comprising Team of the century jumper embroidered 'Greg Williams, Centre, 1986-1991, Games: 107, Goals: 118, Brownlow Medal 1986', and signed by Greg Williams, window…

Collingwood: 1909 team photograph, with at lower right…

Collingwood 1909 Team with Capstan Cigarette Advertisement

Collingwood: 1909 team photograph, with at lower right 'Compliments Manufacturers of 'Capstan' Cigarettes', size 31 x 21 cm

Collection of photographs of Polly representing Victoria,…

Victoria's Ruckstar: Polly's Action Shots and Publicity Photos

Collection of photographs of Polly representing Victoria, including fabulous action shots of Polly's ruckwork skills (2; one large size 40 x 51 cm signed 'Graham Farmer'); and various publicity press photographs, various sizes, condition generally Fine.…

Photographs almost all originals published in 'Inside Football',…

Football Photograph Collection with Ken Piesse Library

Photographs almost all originals published in 'Inside Football', 'The Age', 'Sporting Globe', etc, in club order; plus feature folders of images of players Salmon, Lockett, Dunstall, Platten & Brereton (with all of whom Ken Piesse has written books). Ex…

Collection of photographs (32) & a picture from Polly's time at…

Polly Farmer's Geelong Football Club Photo Collection

Collection of photographs (32) & a picture from Polly's time at Geelong, with many fabulous action photos from games; a few training photos; running through banner for his 100th game for Geelong; 1963 Premiership motorcade through Geelong, various sizes,…

Geelong 1925: 'Geelong Football Club Souvenir Premiership Book,…

Geelong FC Premiership Book with Real Photos 1925

Geelong 1925: 'Geelong Football Club Souvenir Premiership Book, Season 1925' Real Photos.' Published by Ernest G. Deller, Printer, Geelong. A small booklet incorporating 11 postcard sized photographs of the huge crowd, players, action pics, celebrations,…

Carlton: A collection comprising of a 1945 V.F.L. Premiers…

Carlton Football Club Memorabilia Collection

Carlton: A collection comprising of a 1945 V.F.L. Premiers official photograph with printed players' names to mount, 1953-2004 almost complete run of membership cards (with many duplicates), various cards on lanyards to 2012 and other oddments.

Press Photographs: Four 1963 photos of Polly with his newly won…

Polly Farmer's Holden HR Station Wagon Wins (1963)

Press Photographs: Four 1963 photos of Polly with his newly won Holden Hr station wagon, one showing Polly handballing through a partly-open window!, one signed 'Graham Polly Farmer'; also a photo of 1963 cartoon after Polly won a second station wagon!…

Early Years: Group including photocopies of documents relating…

Graham Farmer's Early Years and Achievements

Early Years: Group including photocopies of documents relating to Graham Farmer's childhood at Sister Kate's Childrens Home 1938-50, 1951 Apprenticeship Agreement as a Motor Mechanic; b/w photographs (3) of Polly working as a mechanic; plus team…

'Jesaulenko - You Beauty', display comprising large action…

Jesaulenko's Beauty: Limited Edition Signed Display

'Jesaulenko - You Beauty', display comprising large action photograph, signed by Alex Jesaulenko, limited edition 25/1000, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 52 x 75 cm.

Carlton lovely cabinet card photograph titled 'G.Topping,…

George Topping, Carlton Footballer, Cabinet Card Photograph

Carlton lovely cabinet card photograph titled 'G.Topping, Carlton' by photographer U.G.Grace. (George Topping played 125 games for Carlton 1902-16, and was a member of the 1906 & 1907 Premiership sides)

South Melbourne: c1880 hand-coloured carte-de-visite photograph…

South Melbourne Footballer, c.1880

South Melbourne: c1880 hand-coloured carte-de-visite photograph of footballer in South Melbourne colours, taken by E.Pollard & Co. of Lygon Street, Carlton. Fair/Good condition.

South Melbourne Cabinet card photograph of Peter Burns wearing…

Peter Burns, South Melbourne Football Legend

South Melbourne Cabinet card photograph of Peter Burns wearing South Melbourne jumper & Vfa Premiership Cap 'Vfa/ 1889/ Vice-Captain', photographer Stewart & Co. Very Fine condition, and superb photograph. (Peter Burns was the first player in elite Aust…

2003 Geelong Best & Fairest Winners: B/W photographs each 40 x…

Geelong Best & Fairest Winners Signed Photographs

2003 Geelong Best & Fairest Winners: B/W photographs each 40 x 31 cm of Polly Farmer & Gary Ablett wearing Geelong football jumpers, signed by 'Graham Polly Farmer' & 'Gary Ablett Sr', one with diagonal crease, others fine. (Qty 6)

Bob Hoysted collection, noted photographs (135) including nice…

Bob Hoysted's Racing Memorabilia Collection

Bob Hoysted collection, noted photographs (135) including nice Rising Fast range, LP records (7) including 1955 Caulfield && Melbourne Cups, race-finish photographs in album (35) && loose (24), press & magazine clippings, original Weg cartoon, HMAS…

Geelong: Team photograph, with title 'Geelong Football Club,…

Geelong FC Team Photo 1888

Geelong: Team photograph, with title 'Geelong Football Club, Tasmania, 1888' and players names printed on mount, in original frame, overall 56 x 52 cm. Fair/good condition

Geelong: Framed group including 1963 Premiership team colour…

Geelong Football Club Memorabilia Collection

Geelong: Framed group including 1963 Premiership team colour photograph with 4 signatures including Bob Davis & Graham Polly Farmer; prints (2 - one signed); 1996 Geelong stamp booklet Australia Post display; Premiership Player's certificate; MCG 150th…

1963 Best & Fairest: Superb colour photograph of Polly in his…

Geelong's 1963 Best & Fairest: Graham "Polly" Farmer

1963 Best & Fairest: Superb colour photograph of Polly in his Geelong uniform, with hand-drawn caption on mount, 'Geelong Football Club/Graham Farmer/Club Best & Fairest Player, 1963', framed & glazed, overall 44 x 57 cm.

Footscray: Ephemera collection in two folders, including Noel…

Footscray Ephemera Collection: Posters, Photographs, Newspapers, and Memorabilia

Footscray: Ephemera collection in two folders, including Noel posters (28 - with 16 signed by players), Harv posters (3), Brocker posters (2), Rogers posters (2), Weg player posters (2); range of photographs with 2 signed - Chris Grant & Adam Cooney;…

1908 Premiership Team photograph, by The Allen Studio, with…

1908 Premiership Team photograph, by The Allen Studio, with 'Carlton Football Club, Premiers V.F.L. 1908' at top and players names hand-painted to lower mount, excellent condition, framed and glazed, overall 87 x 74 cm. A magnificent piece. (Carlton's…

Football Team Photographs: 1907 team photo with football marked…

Early Football Team Photographs

Football Team Photographs: 1907 team photo with football marked 'Efc 1907' (the Association Essendon team sometimes called Essendon Town and nicknamed the Dreadnoughts. They lasted from 1900 to 1921, played at Windy Hill and won premierships in 1911 and…

Collingwood: 'Collingwood Football Club, VFL Premiers 1928'…

1928 Collingwood Premiers Photo Montage with Players and Staff

Collingwood: 'Collingwood Football Club, VFL Premiers 1928' photo montage with portrait of each player wearing their Collingwood jumpers, including Syd Coventry (captain), Gordon Coventry, Albert Collier, plus committee members & staff, with plaque below…

St Kilda: Extraordinary c1886-91 photograph album/scrapbook…

St Kilda Football Club Scrapbook & Photograph Album

St Kilda: Extraordinary c1886-91 photograph album/scrapbook compiled by Arthur Stooke, secretary of the St Kilda Football Club, and Hon. Treasurer of the Victorian Football Association. Battered album with initials 'A.S.' on cover, containing range of…

Balance of Alf Brown Collection, noted 1946 Victoria team photo;…

Alf Brown Collection: Football Memorabilia and Artifacts

Balance of Alf Brown Collection, noted 1946 Victoria team photo; black and white photographs (37) with nice action photos of John Coleman (17) & Jack Dyer (2); various books with annuals for 1946, 1948, 1954 & 1959; 'Collingwood Players Album 1962';…

Geelong Football Club: 1951 Premiership mounted team photograph…

1951 Geelong Premiership Team with Signatures

Geelong Football Club: 1951 Premiership mounted team photograph surrounded with 20 signatures including Fred Flanagan (Capt), Bernie Smith (Vice-Capt & 1951 Brownlow medal winner), George Goninon (leading goalkicker for the year), Reg Hickey (coach), Bob…

Photograph Album: An impressive album of photographs assembled…

1890 Melbourne & Surrounding Areas: Lindt's Photographs

Photograph Album: An impressive album of photographs assembled for Hj Younger in 1890, titled 'Vol.1 Melbourne & The Surrounding Country', with 87 images of Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo (Sandhurst), Geelong, Maryville, Fernshaw, Aborigines & several of…

The Changi Prison Australian Rules Association Premiership…

Changi Prison Australian Rules Association Premiership Trophy Plaque

The Changi Prison Australian Rules Association Premiership Trophy Plaque, 1942 the hand-lettered and illustrated cardboard trophy laid down on metal backing and with a later plastic protector, inscribed in pencil 'Richmond Football Club, Premiers, 1942,…

'Nathan Buckley Masterclass', display comprising of a signed…

'Nathan Buckley Masterclass', display comprising of a signed Collingwood jumper, window mounted with four photographs and replica Norm Smith & Brownlow Medals. Limited edition 5/200, framed & glazed, overall 188 x 117 cm.

1970 Carlton Premiership Medal, front design of a footballer by…

1970 Carlton Premiership Medal with Jezza's iconic mark

1970 Carlton Premiership Medal, front design of a footballer by Andor Meszaros (1900-72, who had also designed the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games medals), reverse shows players names in their positions, surrounded by text 'Victorian Football League/ Carlton…