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Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor, fold over letter document (31cm x 22cm) with large impressed arms seal at opening, written in Latin, to Francesco Ferdinando II d'Avalos 5th Marquis of Pescara (1560-62), Governor of Milan to give permission to the Count of Arco to buy wheat at Milan market. Some light paper loss at edges, small cut out sections from fold over, some light foxing in parts, otherwise fine and scarce.
Estimate $280
SOLD $300
Louis XIV, printed document (35.3cm x 22.3cm) with hand written inclusions and amendments, printed signature 'Louis', dated 19 December 1646, signed at bottom and initialled. Moderate storage folds, light paper loss around edges, a 1cm paper split at edge of centre fold, otherwise fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $120
Louis XIV, printed document (32.3cm x 24.2cm) with hand written inclusions, dated 9 December 1673, to Guardians of the Treasury, signed 'Louis', crossed through officially; also an unidentified document, written in ink in French on thin, clear paper. The first stuck to heavy board, some moderate paper loss at edges, a few small holes and tears, document clear and bold; second item taped on all folds, otherwise clear and fine. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $110
Arras, Department du Pas-de-Calais, France, hand written on letterhead style document (24.6cm x 17.7cm) with French Republic logo, judgement of the Tribunal of the District of Arras handed down by the magistrate of the canton of Aplincourt to Citizen Morval, dated 16 Spring (20 April - 19 May) in the 5th year of the French Republic (1794), signed 'Devienue'. A few holes and tear at bottom edge from being on a spike and another small hole at top left corner, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
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Scotland, Edinburgh, solicitor's letter dated 4th July 1798, handwritten in ink by James Grant re meeting of creditors of (Mr) Maidment, outside fold marked James Grant Esq W.S. (Writer of the Signet, term for Scottish solicitor) and Andrew Steele Esq W.S. Edin. and with handstamp impressions (Bishop Mark) of a circle with the month and day JY/4 and JY/5. One small piece missing, some slight edge loss, otherwise very fine for period.
Estimate $50
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Historic letter, handwritten in ink, sent from Andw. Lang Selkirk on 6 June 1814 to William Borthwick, East Lothian Bank, Dunbar offering support for a bank agency application by Mr Mungo Park, octagonal red handstamp 7/1814. One small torn piece, otherwise very fine for period.
Estimate $120
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Rudyard Kipling, signature on paper affixed to card, with small photo of Kipling. Extremely fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
English monarchs, stamped signatures of three succeeding Royals, all on military appointment documents, George V appointing Edmund Cuthbert Stuart as 'an officer in Our Special Reserve of Officers', 13 September 1917; George VI appointing Horace William Applin M.B. as Lieutenant, 27 June 1941; Elizabeth II appointing Horace William Applin M.B. as Lieutenant, 4 July 1952, the first with seal of George V, the second with ratification seal of Elizabeth II on issue of the new, third certificate to the same person, this also with the Elizabeth II seal, the first two (30.5cm x 40.5cm), the last (33.5cm x 40.5cm). The first with three vertical folds, the second with light foxing, all with light creasing, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $70
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Ethiopian Coptic religious scroll, 18th (?) century, in Amaric script but 'Ghez' language, on rough paper (approx 1.3 metres long and 9.5cm wide) backed by leather, the whole text interspersed with decorations in black and red. Very fine.
Estimate $200
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Italy, Modena and Reggio Provisional Government, Year 5 of the French Republic (28 February 1797), printed notice translated to, 'In the name of and by order of Supreme General Bonaparte a notice that the forced requisition of horses, for the purposes of war, will never occur again in these States', professionally framed under cover for wall hanging. A few small holes and some light foxing as to be expected and some edge loss but overall fresh, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
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Poland, share certificate for 680 zloty, number 090223, June 1929, printed by Giesecke & Devrient, with official stamps and seals; promissory notes (4), 1925, 1947, 1953 completed and with multiple assignments on back, another unissued but signed, all with Polish eagle vignette for stamp duty. Fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $50
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Map of South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria & Queensland, in black and white with some colour (approx 46cm x 37cm), printed by W. & A.K.Johnston, Edinburgh c1834. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $60
Map of Van-Diemans Land, (Tasmania) in colour (approx 46cm x 37cm), printed in London, March 1834. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Map of France, in colour (approx 37cm x 46cm), printed in London, March 1834. Centre fold split, taped on back, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $90
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Map of Persia and Arabia, in colour (approx 37cm x 46cm), printed in London, March 1834. Very fine.
Estimate $80
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Map of Ancient Persian Empire (Iran), in colour (approx 37cm x 46cm), printed in London, March 1834. A top edge split on centre fold, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $70
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Map of Prussia with part of Poland, in colour (approx 37cm x 46cm), printed in London, March 1834. Very fine.
Estimate $70
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Map of Switzerland, in colour (approx 37cm x 46cm), printed in London, March 1834. Very fine.
Estimate $60
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Map of Turkey in Europe, in colour (approx 46cm x 37cm), printed in London, March 1834. Very fine.
Estimate $90
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Views of Ireland, 19th century engravings (approx 12cm x 18cm plus border with title below), includes Devenish Island by J.C.Armytage (2) and The Valley of the Blackwater by H.Adlard, printed by Geo.Virtue of 26 Ivy Lane, London. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
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Views of Ireland, 19th century engravings (approx 12cm x 18cm plus border with title below), all by J.B.Allen, includes The Lower and Turk Lakes, Killarney; Leenane - Connemara (2); and Scene from Sugar-loaf Mountain (2), printed by Geo.Virtue of 26 Ivy Lane, London. Some foxing around border edges, otherwise very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
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Views of Ireland, 19th century engravings (approx 12cm x 18cm plus border with title below), all by C.Cousen, includes Jerpoint Abbey; Cove Harbour; Rofs Castle - Killarney; Monument of General Rofs, printed by Geo.Virtue of 26 Ivy Lane, London. Some foxing or toning around border edges, otherwise very fine. (4)
Estimate $80
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Views of Ireland, 19th century engravings (approx 12cm x 18cm plus border with title below), all by J.Cousen, includes Turk Cascade; Ballybunnian; Delphi Lodge; Doonass Rapids near Castle Connell; The Eagle Mountain Killeries, printed by Geo.Virtue of 26 Ivy Lane, London. Some foxing on the third and toning around border edges, otherwise very fine. (5)
Estimate $80
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Views of Ireland, 19th century engravings (approx 12cm x 18cm plus border with title below), all 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 on the third and toning around border edges, otherwise very fine. (5)
Estimate $120
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Blue Mountains Panoramic Views, by H.Phillips, Katoomba, b&w 8pp booklet (approx 14.5cm x 49.5cm) featuring several full width panoramic photos. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Newspapers, 1857 The Empire (3, Sept 12, 18, 19), 1862 Evening Mail Aug 29, 1868 Australasian Nov 21, 1886 The Mercury, Hobart (2, Sept 29, 30); banking documents, 18- The Punjab Banking Company Limited, Mian Mir partly used cheque book and butts, one payable to Capt Peel and another for guns from England; 18- London & Melbourne Banking Co unissued cheque; 18- The Bank of NSW Sydney unissued cheque; 1912 The Union Bank of Australia issued cheque; 1922 Bank of NSW, Bowen issued cheque; 1925 Herren Goldman Sachs & Co, New York international bank draft; also 1917 Australian Repatriation Fund, silk acknowledgement ribbon - Gideway Skating Rink South Brisbane. Fine - extremely fine. (14)
Estimate $150
SOLD $50
Historic newspapers, includes issues for Death of Diana, Sydney 2000 Olympics, Millennium editions, Don Bradman, Wedding of Princess Mary, Death of Steve Irwin, Pope Paul VI 1970 Visit to Australia, also Chuck & Di Have a Baby paper doll book, other Sydney 2000 Olympics memorabilia; Qantas and other airlines related books and history items; Two Hundred Years - Australian History issues 1 - 4, 7, 10, 14, 15 (2), 16, 17 (11 in total); Unique Cars, Special 50th Anniversary collector's issue, 1998 (370pp); also other car and motor cycle related memorabilia. Very fine - uncirculated. (lot)
Estimate $50
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Art prints and paintings, includes Michelangelo selection (14) of his drawings on matte finish art paper suitable for framing and stored in fold-over cover; Thailand, oil paintings unframed on canvas (3), two colourful river market scenes (250mm x 250mm) and (450mm x 590mm), the third an outrigger canoe (840mm x 495mm); Queen Elizabeth II, prints of young queen wearing evening dress, tiara and diamond necklace and Order of the Garter on matte art paper (675mm x 435mm) with border (865mm x 510mm) (89). The prints with some foxing around edges or on back but actual prints mostly unaffected, overall very fine - extremely fine. (106)
Estimate $80
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Collectable records, includes long play and 45s, many 1960s rock 'n roll including some Elvis albums. Very fine. (80+)
Estimate $80
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