1901 Commonwealth of Australia Official Programme and Invitations
A 1901 Commonwealth of Australia group from the estate of Peter F. Thomson: a blue leather binding with gilt titles and decorations containing the 'Official programme of functions and displays to Celebrate the opening of the first Parliament of the…
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…
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…
Doulton & Co. at 1900 Paris Exposition
Doulton & Co. & the 1900 Paris Exposition, Doulton & Co. Limited: A Description of their Works and Manufactures: London 1900, With a description of their Exhibits at Paris, 1900. [Lambeth Pottery, London] 56pp with photo plates. An extremely rare…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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)
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
1887 Australian Artists' Association Summer Exhibition at Buxton's Gallery
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
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