Catalogue
Spalding, Philip., The World of the Holey Dollar, Santa Barbara, 1973, signed by author. With 'John M.Chapman Collection' bookplate. Near new condition.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,000
Stainsfield, C.W., The Tradesmen's Tokens of the Australasian Colonies, London, 1888, 2nd edition. With 'John M.Chapman Collection' bookplate. Evidence of splitting on inner spine, otherwise good condition.
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Victoria. Parliamentary Reports, 1853-1890, of numismatic interest, including papers on Cessation of Transportation, Coinage, The Royal Mint, Melbourne Mint, Proposed Coining of Silver at the Melbourne Mint, Visit of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, Gold Exported, and reports on the Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, 1933 and 1934. 34 reports in spring-back binder, with 'John M.Chapman Collection' bookplate. Very fine - extremely fine. (34)
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Catalogue of Exhibits, The Tasmanian Agricultural & Pastoral Society's Grand Spring Show, Launceston, Oct.2nd & 3rd 1907, 221pps.; Official Programme, Great Inter-state Fire Brigade Demonstration, City Park, Launceston, January 28 and 19, 1907. Some foxing to both and signs of silver fish on back cover of first book, otherwise good. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Melbourne Invitation Committee, deluxe invitation book, to the International Olympic Committee, extending an invitation to celebrate the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne, in 1956. Suede bound and bearing in enamel the Coat of Arms of the City of Melbourne on the cover, I-XIV plus 63 pages of black and white photos showcasing Melbourne's sport, culture and wildlife, together with architects impressions of proposed venues, the arena, swimming pool and stadium. Printed in Melbourne, enamelled crest on front cover by Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd. With 'John M.Chapman Collection' bookplate. In excellent condition.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
South Australia. Government reports 1852-1854, relating to the navigation of the Murray River, including a report from Captain Cadell on the passage of his steamer the 'Lady Augusta' into the sea mouth of the River Murray, premium paid to Captain Cadell for placing two additional Steam Vessels on the Upper Murray and its tributaries, premiums for Steamers, beaconing the mouth of the River Murray. Very fine - extremely fine and rare. (50)
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Brazil, John V, twelve thousand eight hundred reis or Johanna, 1728M, (KM.139). Good very fine or better.
Estimate $9,000
SOLD $0
Brazil, John V, twelve thousand eight hundred reis or Johanna, 1731M, (KM.139). Very fine or better.
Estimate $8,500
SOLD $0
Colombia, Charles IV, gold eight escudos, with bust of Charles III, 1790 J.J., Nuevo Reino (Bogota) mint, (KM.62.1). Has been mounted, otherwise very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,200
Peru, Charles IIII, gold eight escudos, 1793 I.J., Peru Lima mint, (KM.101). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Great Britain, George III, shilling 1787 without hearts (S.3743). Lightly toned, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Great Britain, George III, sixpence 1787 without hearts (S.3748). Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Great Britain, George III, copper cartwheel twopence, 1797 (S.3776). Attractive dark brown patina, nearly extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Great Britain, George III, copper cartwheel twopence and penny, 1797 (S.3776, 3777). Good very fine; nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Great Britain, George III, copper cartwheel twopence, 1797. A few tiny edge bumps but still a nice coin with some original mint red in the incuse letters, very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Great Britain, George III, copper cartwheel penny, 1797 (S.3777) ten leaves in wreath. Brown patina, attractive nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
India, E.I.C, Madras pesidency, European style coinages, second issue, 1808, silver half pagoda, nine stars each side of temple, two stops between legs (Pr.171; KM.354). Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
India, E.I.C, Madras Presidency, European style coinages second issue, 1808, silver half pagoda, three stops between legs (Pr.; KM.354). Toned very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $900
Mexico, Ferdinand VI, two reales, 1757 M, Mexico City mint (KM.86). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Mexico, Ferdinand VI, eight reales 1758MM (KM.104.2). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $520
Mexico, Charles III, eight reales 1765 MF (KM.105). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Mexico, Charles III, eight reales, 1766 MF (KM.105). Die break rim to right column on reverse, nearly very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Mexico, Charles IIII, silver eight reales 1808 T.H., Mexico City mint (KM.109). Lightly toned, rough surface otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
Mexico, Ferdinand VII, eight reales, Mexico City mint, 1809 T.H. (KM.110). Lightly toned, extremely fine - uncirculated.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Mexico, Ferdinand VII, gold eight escudos, Mexico City mint, 1809 H.J. (KM.160). Nearly extremely fine/good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,950
Netherlands, West Friesland, silver gulden, 1791 (KM.97.3). As struck, about uncirculated, with delightful blue and red peripheral patination.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Peru, Charles IV, silver eight reales, 1790, I.J., Lima Mint, with Charles III portrait (KM.87); Mexico, Ferdinand VII, silver eight reales, Zacatecas mint, 1821 R.G., (KM.111.5). Good fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Peru, Charles IIII, eight reales, 1804 J.P., Lima mint (KM.97). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Peru, Ferdinand VII, imaginary bust, eight reales, 1810 Limae J.P. (KM.106.2). Extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
New South Wales, five shillings or holey dollar, 1813 (Mira-Noble unlisted, dies I/11: A/9) struck on a Charles IV, Mexico City Mint eight reales 1789 with bust of Charles III. Has been plugged and repaired at top otherwise nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $40,000
SOLD $0