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USA, metal dog tag impressed 'Olie E Cooper/20400806 T42 A/Lucy R Cooper/Holtland Tenn P'; two vials of Claustro-Thermal Catgut Sutures, U.S.P., medium chronic - Type C, in excess of 54 inches, by Davis & Geck, Brooklyn, New York, sutures with attached needle in liquid inside glass tube. The tag very fine, the vials extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Britain's toy soldiers, set No.2092, Parachute at slope arms with officer, postwar; set No.110 Devonshire Regiment at the trail, Wolseley helmet, prewar. Both sets unboxed, one soldier with bayonet missing in first set, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (16)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Heroes of the Victoria Cross, performed by British Soldiers, 1854-1884, facsimile folder with twelve coloured embossed cards; postcards (62), WWI, includes Plane of Attack Zeebrugge, Sites of the WWI damage to Ypres, Military equipment used during the war. Very fine - extremely fine. (74)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Britain's toy soldiers, set No.69, Pipers of the Scots Guards (7); set No.75 (9126), Scots Guards slope arms officer and piper (7), this set prior 1933. Both sets unboxed, one figure in each set damaged, good - extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $170
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Admission ticket, 'Visit of Special Service Squadron to New South Wales, April 1924. Admit one/to Special Inspection, H.M.S. "Hood,"/Saturday, 19th April, 1924. Steamer leaves No.8 Wharf (Lane Cove Jetty), Circular Quay, at 9.45 a.m. sharp.' Very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
Signed Naval portrait, framed (33x26cm) b&w portrait of Admiral of the Fleet Roger John Brownlow Keyes RN in full naval uniform and with his signature. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Australian War Memorial (AWM), Canberra, coloured metal photo (approx 95x130mm) for wall hanging, hanging pin missing; postcard size coloured photo of AWM, newly constructed in early 1940s with gravel road and dirt areas opposite instead of grass; wide shot B&W photo of a proposed AWM (approx 125x370mm) with a feature similar to the Menin Gate at the entrance instead of the finished building with two pylons, written on reverse of photo, 'The proposed War Museum at Canberra', c1930s; Wills's cigarettes (1) and McNiven's sweets (4) cards featuring RAN ships. One corner torn off last AWM photo and a diagonal crease not affecting building, otherwise fine - very fine. (8)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Australian Awards Vietnam, 1962 to 1991, compiled by Ross Sutton, 1992, 127pp; By Skill & Valour, Honours and Awards to the Royal Australian Navy for the First and Second World Wars, by James J. Atkinson,1986, 243pp; RAAF Gallantry Awards 1939-1945 War by Leonard Barton, 1992, pp85; Medals to Australia with valuations, by R.D. Williams, 1983 (64pp), 1990 (96pp), 2000 (174pp & XVI plate pages), the last signed by the author to Michael Maton; Australians Awarded by Clive Johnson, 2008 First Edition,359pp; Order of Australia 1975-1993, edited by Frederick Kirkland OAM, JP and Warwick G. Cary JP, 1993 First Edition, 781pp; Orders, Decorations and Medals Awarded to New Zealanders, an illustrated guide for collectors, by Geoffrey P. Oldham and Brett Delahunt, 1991, 116pp. The second and third with pen markings inside, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Companions of Honour, by Peter Galloway, 2002, 575pp; Royal Service, Volume I, by Peter Galloway, David Stanley and Stanley Martin, 1996, 363pp; Royal Orders, The Honours and the Honoured, by Hugo Vickers, 1994, 192pp. The first two as new, good very fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Dragons Can Be Defeated, a Complete Record of the George Medal's Progress from 1940 to 1983 by Major (ret'd) D.V. Henderson GM, 1982, 120pp; The Register of the George Cross by This England Books, 1981, 151pp; For Valour The Air VCs by Chaz Bowyer, 1985, 548pp; Victoria Cross Bibliography by John Mulholland & Alan Jordan, 1999, 217pp. Very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Honour Those Mentioned, during WWII, The Navies (328pp), The Armies Volume I (A-K) (628pp), Volume II (L-Z) (644pp), The Air Forces (472pp), all by Michael Maton, published 2010-2012, four volumes listing Mentions in Despatches to the British and Dominion armed forces, current RRP £75 each. All as new, nearly uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $160
SOLD $320
Military medal books, Campaign Stars and Commemorative Medals Instituted For The 1939-45 War by Command of the Army Council, 1948, reprinted Australia, 70pp; Pamphlet on Military Honours and Awards 1953, reprinted and modified for Australia 1958, 26pp; Medals to Australians by M.Downey, 1971, 39pp; Mottoes and Inscriptions on Orders and Decorations by New South Wales Military Historical Society, 12pp; A Guide to Wearing Insignia, Canberra 1986, 9pp; Campaign and Operational Medals Awarded to the Australian Defence Force, 1999, 32pp; Long Service and Other Non-Operational Medals Awarded to the Australian Defence Force, 2002, 32pp; Statutes of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire,1970, 29pp & 7pl; The National Honours & Awards of Australia by Michael Maton, 1995, 168pp. Very fine. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Police Gallantry, 1909-1978, by J. Peter Farmery, 1995, 252pp; British Gallantry Awards by P.E. Abbott and J.M.A. Tamplin, 1981, 316pp, inside cover marked Michael Maton, from his library. The last with foxing on outer edge and dust jacket with tears, the first as new, very fine - nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $160
Recipients of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1855-1909 by P.E.Abbott, 1975, 88pp, another for 1914-1920 by R.W. Walker, 1981, 219pp; The Distinguished Service Medal 1914-1920, by W.H.Fevyer, 1982, 121pp; British Battles & Medals by Major L.L. Gordon edited by E.C. Joslin, A.R. Litherland, B.T. Simpkin, 6th edition, 1988, 299pp. The second and last with usual usage, very fine, the other two extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $130
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Seedie's Roll of Naval Honours & Awards, 1939-1959 revised edition, 1959, by Ripley Registers, 838pp; British Polar Exploration and Research, a Historical and Medallic Record with Biographies 1818-1999, by Lt-Col Neville W. Poulsom and Rear Adml J.A.L. Myres CB, 729pp. Both as new, the second with small tear at back top edge of dust jacket, nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $170
SOLD $290
South African War Honours and Awards, 1899-1902, the Officers and Men of the British Army and Navy Mentioned in Despatches compiled from official sources, 1971, 132pp + 8, inside front page signed, 'D.B.Rendell, Colonel, Rheindahlen, 10/8/71' and with sticker of Brigadier D.B. Rendell CBE, MC; The Medals Decorations & Orders of the Great War 1914-1918, second revised edition by Alec A. Purves, 1989, 191pp; Orders, Medals and Decorations of Britain and Europe by Paul Hieronymussen, 1975, 256pp; Ribbons & Medals by Captain H. Taprell Dorling DSO, RN, 1960, 296; Collecting Medals and Decorations by Alec Purves, 1983, 237pp; European Orders and Decorations to 1945 by Peter Duckers, 2008, 112pp; Honours and Awards Indian Army 1914-1921 by J.B. Hayward & Son, from original 1931 roll of honour, 302pp. The last with foxing, the first with pencil notations in margin, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $190
The Distinguished Service Cross, 1901-1938 by W.H.Fevyer, 1991, 92pp, softcover; The Distinguished Service Medal 1939-1946 by W.H. Fevyer, 1981, 163pp; The Medals Decorations & Orders of World War II 1939-1945 by Alec A. Purves, 1986, 162pp; Spink's Catalogue of British and associated Orders, Decorations and Medals with valuations by E.C. Joslin, 1983, 191pp; Ribbons and Medals by H. Taprell Dorling edited and revised by Alec A. Purves, 1983, 320pp, inside cover marked Michael Maton, from his library. The second last with some foxing, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, 650 Years, by Peter J. Begent & Hubert Chessshyre, 1999,469pp; The Order of St Michael and St George by Peter Galloway, 2000, 424pp; The Order of the British Empire by Peter Galloway,1996, 188pp; Spink's Standard Catalogue of British Orders and associated Decorations & Medals with valuations by A.R. Litherland and B.T. Simpkin, 1990, 222pp. The first three as new, very fine - nearly uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
New South Wales, Sydney view, Plate II, 2d greyish deep blue (SG 25). Fine used with four full margins.
Estimate $60
SOLD $120
New South Wales, complete set of postage stamps of New South Wales as presented to all federal and state members of parliament to commemorate Federation in 1901, and variously cancelled as CTO to one pound but lacking the 12 1/2d overprint, the New South Wales set (on the original presentation sheet that has been divided into two parts) does not include Postage Dues. Lot includes a used 9d (SG 330), Fine used. (17)
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
Australia, Kookaburra, 6d claret, 1914 (SG 19). Trace of hinge, fine mint.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Australia, cover fixed with 1d carmine-red die II, dated Sydney Dec 24 Noon, 1914, perf 14 1/4 x 14; to Ashfield. Nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Australia, collection housed in three clip-lock Seven Seas Albums from 1913-1997, missing all scarce issues to 1966, therafter mostly complete. Mostly used for period to 1980 with only a few MUH, after this mostly MUH. (100s)
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Australia, collection of pre-decimal housed in Chinese album, no kangaroos or KGV but includes commems, noted 1932 bridge 5/- well centred with trace of hinge, others include K/Smith set including air 2d and 6d OS, 1/- Lyre bird both OS and normal, 6d 1914 kooka, Melbourne Cent. set, MacArthur set of 5; Anzac pair, Silver Jubilee, simplified robes set, pound with toned back, arms set to two pounds, similar for navigators, many later issues in blocks of 4; decimal issues from 1966 - 1975, mostly as singles, noted Xmas 1971 pane of 25 stamps. Mostly MUH or lightly hinged several issues with toning. (100s)
Estimate $450
SOLD $680
Australia, pre-decimal and decimal collection 1913-1982 in Seven Seas album, noted a few kangaroos including 4d, 5d 1st wmk., OS o/p on 6d kangaroo both wmks, KGV mixed with gaps most OS o/p except 2d and 5d, includes 3d M/S MUH, and 6d kooka 1914, 1/- Lyre bird incl.OS, 5/- bridge mint, 1/- Vic, 9d MacArthur, 1/- Anzac, 2/- jubilee, 1/- SA, 9d NSW, robes both papers (used thick pound), arms complete, navigators to two pounds, appears complete for decimal includes paintings to $10, Xmas 1971 a full pane of 25 stamps and a block of 7. Mostly mint for pre-decimal also some are MUH, but MUH for decimal, a very few of these mint, a very few used. (100s)
Estimate $500
SOLD $750
Australia, decimal collection 1966-1984 in Seven Seas album, appears complete includes paintings to $10, Xmas 1971 a full pane of 25 stamps and a block of 7, also includes AAT from 1957-1982. Mostly MUH a very few mint. (100s)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Australia, decimal collection housed in Seven Seas Stamps album 1966 - 1984, noted Xmas pane of 7, and 25, painting issues to $10. Appears about complete a very few used issues, some issues toned otherwise MUH. (100s)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Australia, collection housed in Chinese stock book, mostly decimal but incomplete with issues from 1966-1990 (a few pre-decimal), mostly singles with paintings and gardens to $10 also 7 booklets. Mostly MUH. (several 100)
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
Australia, decimal collection housed in Chinese stock book with issues from 1975-1988, mostly as singles M/S or blocks as issued and booklets (6), also includes Xmas 1971 pane of 25 stamps with toning on back and a few pre-decimal imprint blocks. Mostly MUH a few used. (several 100)
Estimate $80
SOLD $170
Australia, sheets and part sheets MUH decimal in unfolded mint sheet stamp stock book includes 200 x $4 Roberts, much AAT (total FV $1732) in addition sheets and part sheets from Nauru, Pitcairn Islands. MUH. (100s)
Estimate $750
SOLD $900