Catalogue
Views of Ireland, 19th century engravings (approx 12cm x 18cm plus border with title below), these by C.Cousen, includes Jerpoint Abbey; Cove Harbour; Rofs Castle - Killarney; Monument of General Rofs, Turk Cascade; Ballybunnian; Delphi Lodge; Doonass Rapids near Castle Connell; The Eagle Mountain Killeries; the following by J.C. Bentley, includes Plaiskin Cliff near the Grants Causeway; The Meeting of the Waters (Vale of Ovoca); Innisfallen, Lake of Killarney; Glengariff Inn; Glen of the Downs; Cromwell's Bridge, Glengariff, printed by Geo.Virtue of 26 Ivy Lane, London. Some foxing or toning around border edges, otherwise very fine. (14)
Estimate $100
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Van Diemens Land, detailed charts by M.Flinders 1798-9, South Coast sheet VI, two variations, first published by Capt Hurd 1814 corrected to 1843, second by Capt Hurd 1814 later additions, (64x46cm), one backed on paper, one on linen. First extremely fine, second discoloured, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $380
Port Jackson, large engraved chart, Hydrographic Office, London 1859, showing detailed survey of the harbour from North Head to the Parramatta River, with soundings and place names, (61x96cm), backed on linen. Minor foxing, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $450
Territory of New South Wales, map of known parts by William Dawes, London, 22 September 1792, photo-lithographed at the Government Printing Office, Sydney, (30x39cm), backed on linen. Very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
Chart of New South Wales, East coast of New Holland (Cote Orientale de la Nle Hollande), in French, charted by Captain James Cook, published 1770, from Cape Howe to Cape York, (38x78cm), laid down and backed on linen, (Tome III, Pl.16). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Maps, Africa, Egypt, Public Works Ministry, Irrigation related charts, detailed studies of the following areas, Asyut Province, Giza Province, Beni Suef Province, Minya Province, c1890, various sizes (Asyut map 200x80mm), backed on linen, numerous notations presumably by Captain Charles Marriott. Some foxing, otherwise very fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Antarctica region, quantity of charts and maps including, Cartes des explorations executtee Par Les Corvettes L'Astrolabe et La Zelee (1840), De La Marine Depot General, large engraved chart watermarked 1945; Sud-Polar-Karte von.A.Petermann (c1882); a large number of charts from the Hydrographic Office London, many oversized, laid down on linen or paper. Fine - extremely fine, some scarce. (approx 50)
Estimate $500
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Australia, collection of banknote memorabilia, some items includes Reserve Bank of Australia bundle serial number identifier cards for one, two, five, ten, twenty and fifty dollar notes; five shillings vignette, 1989; IBNS Perth Chapter second souvenir card No.2; Australian Banknote Convention and Exhibition, Sydney, October 2007 souvenir card No.42; Treasury, Rabaul, one hundred marks No.0001, facsimile 1998 issue No.100; various funny money, cheques and other advertising vouchers as well as some Reserve Bank letters relating to specific old Australian currency issues; also booklet 'The Australian Nugget' by Western Australian Development Corp. Mostly very fine - uncirculated. (approx 150)
Estimate $150
SOLD $270
Australia Telecom phonecard packs, includes Xmas 1992, Australia Day 1993, Summertime II, Stamp Classics No 1 (2), State series for Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania, Cardex 94 Amsterdam (2), Commonwealth Games 1994, Australian Life Saving, Xmas 1995, Homecoming 50th, Red Cross. All in folders of issue, some scarce, uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
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