Catalogue
Vort-Ronald, Michael P., 'Australian Banknote Pedigrees',South Australia, 2005, 508pp.; 'Australian Banknote Serial Number Studies', Volume 1, 2006, 124pp.; 'Australian Decimal Banknotes', first edition, 1985, 226pp. (2). Fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
World, a small collection of coin and banknote publications including, 'Money, Past-into-Present Series', by Alan James; 'The Image Maker, The Art of James Berry', by J.R.Tye; 'Money of the World', by Richard G.Doty; 'Modern Coins & Banknotes', Vols: I,II,III (1970-1972); 'Emblems of Unity, Badges of Australia's Trade Union', by Gregory J.Smith; 'The Banknote Yearbook', sixth edition, by Token; 'Coins of the Modern Olympic Games', Vol. I, by Michelle Menard and more. Including seven brochures and all fine. (16)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World auction catalogues, from various firms, including Kunker, CNG, Heritage, in two milk crates (approx 50kg), period 2018-2021. Generally as issued. (63)
Estimate $100
SOLD $30
Military Literature, a small assortment of military medals from Australia and New Zealand publications including, 'Medals to Australia with Valuations', by R.D.Williams, second & third edition, 1981 & 1990; 'Where the Prize is Highest', by G.Bryant, 1972; "The Victoria Volunteer Efficient Service Medal 1881-1901', by R.D.Williams, 1976; 'An Unknown Few', by Phillip P.O'Shea, 1974 and more. All fine. (11)
Estimate $80
SOLD $30
Military, a large collection of mainly Australian military publications including titles, 'Australians Awarded', a concise Guide to Military and Civilian Decorations, Medals and other Awards to Australians from 1815-2007 with their Valuations, by Renniks, 2007; 'The Boer War, The War Correspondents', by Raymond Sibbald, 1993; 'Jungle Warfare, with the Australian Army in the South Pacific', by Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1944; 'The Rehearsal, Australians at War in the Sudan 1885', by K.S.Inglis, 1985; 'Medals to Australia with Valuations', by R.D.Williams, 1990, third edition; 'The National Honours & Awards of Australia', by Michael Maton, 1995; 'Bluejackets & Boxers, Australia's Naval Expedition to The Boxer Uprising', by Bob. Nicholls, 1986; including brochures and more books. A very interesting collection, including 19 books and 11 brochures. (34)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
New Zealand, 'The Postage Stamps of New Zealand, Vol. II', by R.J.G.Collins & C.W.Watts, Wellington, 1950, editon 116 & 1579 & 1649/2000 (3). Hardcovered and fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
New Zealand, 'The Postage Stamps of New Zealand', Vols: II, III & IV, by R.J.G.Collins & C.W.Watts. All hardcovered with gilt writing and fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Philatelic, a collection of books and booklets on postage stamps and including titles on railways, nudes, flowers, ships, music, flags, drugs and pharmacy, masonic and more including, 'British Elizabethan Stamps', by David Potter, 1971; 'Investing in Stamps;, by Colin Narbeth, 1968; 'Stamp Collecting', by L.N. & M.Williams, 1972; 'The Stamp Collectors Annual', by D.B.Armstrong, 1912; 'Check List of Postage Stamps about Music', by A.H.R.Grimsey, 1977 and more. A lovely collection and fine. (30)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Postage, an assortment of postage publications including, 'Stamps of India', by Jal Cooper, 1968; 'Mauritius Postal History and Stamps', by Peter Ibbotson, 1991; 'The Codrington Correspondence 1743-1851', by Robson Lowe, 1951; 'The Bahama Islands', by Ludington & Raymond, 1968; 'The Gold Coast the Post Offices/Agencies and Their Cancellations 1875-1957', by M.T.MacKin, 1985 and a few more. Including some brochures and all fine. (22)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Philatelic, a large collection of various books and booklets on world stamp collecting and valuing including such titles as, 'Airmails 1870-1970', by James MacKay, 1971; 'Commemorative Postage Stamps of Great Britian', by L.N.& M.Williams, 1967; 'The Handbook for First Day Cover Collectors', by Monte Eiserman from the American Society, 1993; 'Queen Elizabeth II, Stamp Catalogue Silver Jubilee Issue', by John Lister, 1978; 'Stamps of Ireland', by David Feldman, 1983 and a lot more. A must view lot, in two boxes and fine. (100s)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Postcard literature, a small assortment of literature including titles, 'Cigarette Cards Australian Issues & Values', by Dion H.Skinner, Adelaide 1983; 'Gentleman's Relish', by Ronnie Barker; 'Matchbox Labels', by Joan Rendell; 'Playing Cards, Pleasures & Treasures', by Roger Tilly; 'The Birth of Photography, The story of the formative years 1800-1900', by Brian Coe; 'Picture Postcards', by Marian Klamkin and more. Fine. (8)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Postcard literature, an assortment of postcard and collecting publications including, 'Greetings from Christmas Past', by Bevis Hillier; 'Playing Cards and Their Story', by George Beal; 'Picture Postcards in Australia 1898-1920', by David Cook; 'A Pennyworth of Art, The Green Album', by Ronnie Barker; 'Cigarette Cards Australian Issues & Values', by Dion H.Skinner; 'George Rose The Postcard Era', by Ron Blum and more. A lovely colleciton housed in a wine box and fine. (12)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Postcards, a small collection of old and modern postcards from around the world, one box of black and white from 1904 onwards, some with writing and some new and very interesting; the second box of coloured and more modern day cards from Australia; included an autograph album from 1915 with drawings, paintings and short stories. A very interesting lot in two small boxes and fine. (100+)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Telephone Cards, a collection of 100s of telephone cards, primarily Telecom & Telstra flat packs, but some loose. Housed in a small box and fine. (100s)
Estimate $30
SOLD $320
The Encyclopedia of Collectibles, a set of thirteen books covering topics from advertising giveaways to swords. Not complete but very informative collection and very fine. (13)
Estimate $50
SOLD $10
Art and Collectables, a collection of Art and collectable publications form around the world including titles, The Australian Antique Collector; A Companion to The Mint Collections; Railway Antiques; Train and Transport, a Collectors Guide; How to get the Most Profit from Your Collectables; Collecting Military Antiques; Carter's Collecting Australiana, a guide to Australian Antiques & Collectables; Art of Islam; An Illustrated Companion to World Literature; Arts of Asia and more. Fine. (16)
Estimate $80
SOLD $20
Publishing, an assortment of literature on book collecting, publishing and writing associated publications including, 'Discovering Book Collecting', by John Chidley; 'Postscript', by James R.Tyrrell, 1957; 'How to Publish Your Own Book', by Bill Hornadge, 1986; 'Leters to an Australian Publishing Dear Robertson', by A.W.Barker, 1982; 'W.C.Penfold Printer and Stationer 1830-1980', by Sheena Coupe; 'The Truth About a Publisher', by Sir Stanley Unwin and more. Fine. (15)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Collector Cards, a large assortment of collector cards on various topics such as, Jurassic Park, Kangaroo vs Lions 1991 Tour, Batman Returns (150 cards), Australian cricket players 1990-1991, Ghost Busters, NSW RL players cards 1991, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and many more. Housed in a shoebox, some bagged others loose and fine. (100s)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Vintage drink coasters, a large assortment of pubs, hotels and cocktail cardboard coasters including, individual types of drinks, local Sydney businesses, pubs and clubs from the 50's onwards. Housed in a show box, some with drink stains but mostly fine. (approx 120)
Estimate $20
SOLD $100
Victorian, 'Ticket Checkers Manual,' by Victorian Railways, 1961, this manual is a guidance to workers showing all tickets issued at the time. Hard covered with a bolted spine, little water marks otherwise fine.
Estimate $20
SOLD $30
Australian Banks, a collection of banking publications from Australia including, 'Foundations of the Australian Monetary System 1788-1851', by S.J.Butlin, 1968; 'A Century of Banking the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney 1834-1934', Sydney 1934; 'New Zealand Banker's Hundred, A History of the Bank of New Zealand 1861-1961', by N.M.Chappell, 1961; 'Australia and New Zealand Bank', by S.J.Butlin, 1961 and more. Fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $30
Australia, an assortment of literature on Australian economics, banks and financial institutions including, 'Economic Institutions and Policy', by J.McB.Grant, A.J.Hagger & A.Hocking, 1968; 'War-Time Economics', by E.Ronald Walker, 1939; 'The Australian Trading Banks', by H.W.Arndt & D.W.Stammer, fourth edition, 1973; 'Bankers and Bastards', by Paul McLean & James Renton, 1992; 'The Battle for the Banks', by A.L.May, 1968; 'The Stock Exchange of Melbourne', by A.R.Hall, 1968 and more. Fine. (20)
Estimate $80
SOLD $20
Australia, a small number of Australian banking publications from the Bank of New South Wales and The Commonwealth Bank including, 'Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the Second World War', 1947; 'The Growth of a Central Bank, The Development of The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, 1924-1945', by L.F.Giblin, 1951; 'Australia's Government Bank', by L.C.Jauncey, 1933; 'Bank of New South Wales Vol:1 & 2', by R.F.Holder, 1970, including various Achievement, Australian Birds, Sixteen Explorers of Australia and many more interesting topics. Seven books and thirty six booklets and fine. (43)
Estimate $50
SOLD $20
Australian Banking, a small assortment of Australian bank literature including, '125 years the story of the State Savings Bank of Victoria 1842-1966', by Trevor Craddock & Maurice Cavanagh, 1967 (2); 'Our Century, A History of the First Hundred Years of the Savings Bank of South Australia', 1948; 'Australia's Government Bank', by L.C.Jauncey, 1933; 'Gold and Paper, A History of the National Bank of Australasia', by Geoffrey Blainey, 1958, signed inside fly by Chief Manager G.O'Niell April 1959; 'A History of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales', by Noel Griffiths, 1930 and more. In a small box and fine. (10)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Australian Banking, a small collection of Australian banking literature including 'The Law relating to Banker and Customer in Australia', by F.A,A.Russell, 1935; 'Monetary & Banking Systems in Australia', by Royal Commission 1936; 'Report of Royal Commissioners on the Statement of Lieutenant-Commander Cabban and Matters Incidental Thereto', by Commonwealth of Australia 1968; 'Australian Banking', by J.K. Gifford, J.Vivian Wood & A.J.Reitsma, 1960 including an ANZ bank Chubb leather money bag. All fine. (12)
Estimate $80
SOLD $20
Australian Banking, an assortment of banking literature covering Australian banks including 'Banking in New Zealand', by B.A.Moore & J.S.Barton, 1935; 'Bank of New Zealand reports of Proceedings', Wellington, 1920; 'Reports of the Bank New Zealand', Dunedin, 1926; 'The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Origins and Early History', by Robin Gollan, Canberra, 1968; 'Bank of New South Wales, A History Vol:1 & 2, 1817-1970' and more. Housed in a small box and fine. (12)
Estimate $80
SOLD $20
Australian banking, a small collection of Australian banking literature including, 'Other People's Money, Economic Essays', by H.C.Coombs, Canberra, 1971; 'ANZ Bank An Official History', by David Merrett, 1985; 'In Reserve, Central Banking in Australia, 1945-75', by C.B.Schedvin, 1992; 'Gold and Paper 1858-1982, A History of the National Bank of Australasia Ltd', by Geoffrey Blainey & Geoffrey Hutton, 1983; 'Banking Under Difficulties or Life on the Goldfields', by G.O.Preshaw, 1971 and more. All boxed and fine. (12)
Estimate $80
SOLD $20
Australian and New Zealand Banking, a collection of banking literature including, 'Banking in New Zealand', Wellington, 1935; 'Report of the Royal Commission on Monetary, Banking and Credit Systems', 1956; 'The Centenary of the Hobart Savings Bank 1845-1945', Hobart, 1945; 'Launceston Bank for Savings 1835-1970', by E.A.Beever, 1972; 'Australian and New Zealand Bank 1828-1951', by S.J.Butlin, 1961; 'Foundations of the Australian Monetary System 1788-1851', by S.J.Butlin, 1953 and more. All hardcovered and fine. (12)
Estimate $80
SOLD $30
Banking and Finance, a large collection of banking and finance publications including, 'The Money Miners, Australia's Mining Boom 1969-1970', by Trevor Sykes, 1978;'The First Hundred Years of the Standard Bank', by J.A.Henry & H.A.Siepmann, 1963; 'The Economies of Africa', by P.Robson & D.A.Lury, 1969; 'Modern Banking', sixth edition, by R.S.Sayers, 1964; 'An Economic History of Nigeria 1860-1960', by R.Olufemi Ekundare, 1973; 'All You Need to Know about Exchange Rates', by Howard Flight & Bonita Lee-Swan; 'Currency After the War, The British and American Plans', by Paul Ginzig, and more. In a large box with nine brochures and fine. (20)
Estimate $80
SOLD $20
Banking, a collection of banking publications from around the world including, 'The Bankers Almanac Year Book 1976-77', Barclays International, 132nd year of publication; 'Banks of the World, A History and Analysis', by Roger Orsingher, 1967; 'P.P., On Purchasing Power and the Pound Australian', by J.B.Brigden, 1930; 'Wayfoong, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation', by Maurice Collis, 1965; 'Swiss Bank Corporation 1872-1972', by Hans Bauer, 1972; 'Reserve Bank of India, fifty years 1935-85'; 'A Popula Manual of Australian Banking', by Thomas C.Reid, ? and more. All in a large box and fine. (19)
Estimate $80
SOLD $20