Lot 4244

Description

Agricultural Shows, selection of programmes, books and booklets, including, 100 Years of Shows, the Story of the Cooma Show 1875-1975, 48pp. (Includes illustrations of medallions and certificates); Royal Easter Show programme, Sydney March 29th to April 9th 1947, 258pp; Royal Agricultural Society of Sydney, The Royal Easter Show, colour booklet, 32pp, 1974; Mant, Gilbert, The Big Show, 150th Anniversary Royal Agricultural Society of New South Vales, North Sydney, 1972, 136pp.; Somer, H.M., Short History of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, published In the Royal Australian Historical Journal, Vol. IX, Part VI Sydney 1923, 309-332pp., The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Daily Ring Programme, 24th September 1931, pp.56 (includes a full page advertisement for 'Stokes & Sons' 'Makers of Cups and Trophies Agricultural Show Award Medals, Gold and Silver Medallions, Enamelled Badges of all Classes); another, Royal Melbourne Century Show ' Night Programme of Ring Events, 28th September 1948' pp.32; Commonwealth Jubilee Royal National Show 1951, Brisbane, Programme and Prize Schedule, 3-11 August 1951, pp.367; Royal Easter Show, Sydney 1935, 'Show Horses for Sale by K.A. Fraser & Co, catalogue 15-24 April 1935, pp.32; Australian Industrial Fair' Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne 17 March - 2 April 1949, Souvenir Guide, pp.64, also contain many period advertisements and photos. Fine - new. (10)