This auction we have an eclectic mix of books maps and prints on history, science and the arts. Highlights include:
History
- Wealth of Nations The bible of Economics and the start of Capitalism (Lot 1)
- Irish People by Foster 1846 A need for Societal Change (Lot 198)
- Malthus’ On Population Influential text to many great thinkers (Lot 194)
- View of Europe during the Middle Ages With bookplate of Shackleton (Lot 210)
Australian
- Hunter First Fleet Journal 1793 – Uncut and in original boards (Lot 2)
- 1832 Australian Almanac printed by R Howe (Lot 15)
- 1834 Swan River and Van Dieman’s Land Jane Roberts – A woman’s perspective (Lot 25)
Aboriginal People
- Aboriginal Australian Curr 1886 Pioneering work on languages (Lot 16)
- On Australian Aboriginal People Early articles on ceremonies, languages and culture(Lot 404)
First editions
- Ian Fleming: Dr No (Lot 57); Thunderball (Lot 58); Goldfinger (Lot 56);
Science
- Lawrence Hargrave – Aviation x10 On flying machines motors and cellular kites (Lot 90)
- Sleeping sickness: Trypanosoma 1903 (Lot 382)
Natural History
- Complete North’s Nests & Eggs of Birds Australia & Tasmania In original wrappers(Lot 3)
- Early articles on Eucalypts, Acacia and Essential Oils by Maiden, Barker and Cambage (Lot 405)
Geology and mining
- Gold Mining in the Pilbara 1908 Gibb Maitland (Lot 7)
- 1887 North Queensland Geology (Lot 27)
Prints and engravings
- Hardy Wilson (Lot 105)
- Sydney Views by Lesueur (Lot 728)
- Costumes of Papal Court (Lot 188)
Fine Bindings
- Special Bas Relief bound album with 140 Carte de Visites (Lot 83)
- Robert Burns (Lot 96)
Maps and Charts
- 9 Maps from Hawkesworth’s Voyages 1774(Lot 124)
- 5 Maps of America Lucas & Yaeger(Lot 170)
Sport
- Australian Racing Chronicle 1895-1911(Lot 418)
Catalogue https://connect.invaluable.com/sydneybook/
Sunday 28th June Timed auction 12 midday
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Before 3pm Sydney Time Friday 12th June
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