Ephemera
SUPERB c1908 S.S. EMPIRE AUTOGRAPH BOOK + GREAT DRAWINGS, CREW & PASSENGERS.
$229
The majority of the drawings and quotes appear to have been compiled on the S.S. Empire during 1908 & 1909, there are also 2 or 3 dated 1923. There are a total of 29 pages that have either quotes of drawings, all pages of the book are detached for...
RARE 1964 COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF CHINESE NAVY REGISITERED COVER TAIPEI to USA
$299
The cover is addressed to Rear Admiral H A Yeager, USN. Commaner Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes Ill, USA. Research has revealed that the Admiral was tragically killed in a fire at the base 2 years later in 1967.
Macau Hong Kong Last Day British & First Day China Rule Stamps & FDC 1997
$149
Macau & Hong Kong Last day of British rule & first day of China rule stamps & FDC 1997
RARE 1928 HAWAIIAN SESQUICENTENNIAL STAMPs MINT PLATE BLOCKS. 2 CENTS 5 CENTS
$399
Note: Photo’s were taken with the stamps housed in plastic protective sleeves. All MNH, retain good colouring, well stored in a smoke free environment
3 x 1930s “P&O PORTS” BROCHURES. COLOMBO, BOMBAY & PORT SUDAN.
$50
They measure 21cms x 13.5cms, soiled with some marks, stains and fold marks.
SCARCE 2 x 1930s “BoTaH NoRMAN CIRCUS” PROGRAMMES.
$50
They measure 12.5cms x 19.5cms, slightly tatty with small losses, marks, stains & pencil marks.
c1900 USA DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, LARGE UNUSED COVERS.
$40
To the back of one the date 1906 is written in pencil. No history is known about the items.
1894 CENTRAL RAILROAD NEW JERSEY COVER, DEAD LETTER / CANCELLED, ORIGINAL LETTER
$85
There are 5 cancels, 2 to the front and 3 to the rear. Envelope / cover measures 15.2cms x 8.6cms. In reasonable condition, letter in very good condition. No history is known about the item.
EARLY 1900s SUPERB LOT 25 HIGH QUALITY LITHOGRAPH POSTCARDS. UNKNOWN SERIES.
$169
All backs are totaly blank apart from the postcard / series number, see photo. All are postally unused and in nice condition. No history is known about the items. There are 2 repeats.
RARE c1950s BRISBANE GROCERY STORE FLYER “ROBBY’S” MOOROOKA ANNERLEY ETC
$139
Quite possibly unique, the only one in existence. Measures 21cms x 23cms. Some tears & fold marks, writing to the rear which maybe Greek.
RARE 1909 INGLEWOOD SPORTS GROUND, QLD REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
$139
Date stamp hard to read but possibly 09 (1909)
RARE 1925 “THE BRISBANE COURIER” SPECIAL SHOW (EKKA) EDITION NEWSPAPER.
$99
Appears to be complete, but in delicate condition, some losses, tears & stains. Great reading. Dated TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1925.
1844 IMPORTANT / EARLY BRISBANE PRAYER BOOK USED BY REV. WARR ST JOHNS CHAPEL.
$179
A handwritten note was found in the prayer book, see photo. I have no way of confirming this, further research is needed. A brief search was conducted and no information was found on Rev. Warr. It is also noted that the info relates to a Chapel known...
1917 rare real photo postcard of sperm whale (The Bluff, Durban, South Africa)
$139
The SS Ulysses was a troop carrying ship during WW1, and the date 6/6/17 suggests that the postcard might have belonged to a soldier. Slightly faded.
RARE 1920 IPSWICH GRAMMAR QLD BOYS SCHOOL GROUP PHOTO REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
$70
Condition as per photo’s.
RARE c1920 GOONDIWINDI FLOODS REAL PHOTO POSTCARD. “MICKS HOUSE IN THE FLOOD"
$130
Condition as per photo’s.
SUPER RARE c1920 GOONDIWINDI FLOODS REAL PHOTO POSTCARD. #
$160
Condition as per photo’s. Still partially attached to backing.
C 1880's COLOURED ENGRAVING
$990
Dutch Oven coloured engraving by Hunt, c 1880's Property of Lord Falmouth. Published Sept 29th 1882 by George Rees, Strand.
Dutch Oven was a granddaughter of The Dutchman. A true son of the north of England, who yet holds a premier place among...
MID 19TH C FRAMED ENGRAVING OF THE EPSOM DERBY
$1,999
A False Start, framed engraving. Epsom Derby, c1856 Horse racing print painted by J.F.Harring.
Hand coloured engraving, restruck from the original plates.
Published by Fores' National Sports, c1856.
Engraved by J.Harris and W.Summers
Framed size...