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Jolly July: Art, Philosophy, History, Shipping , Military, Cars Auction 99

In our next auction we have our usual eclectic mix of items from art to philosophy, history, shipping, military and cars.

4: Hobbes First edition PMM 138
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In terms of art books, we have both Australian and Masters artworks including an ink sketch by Brett Whiteley, etchings from Adrian Feint and Sydney Long. As well as restrikes by Renoir and sculpture by Rodin and Matisse amongst others.

We have some good and early philosophy books including a first edition of Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes, Humane Understanding by John Locke, Essays by David Hume, Works of Voltaire, Saint Augustine’s City of God. 

We have some good and interesting Australian History including the family bible of Gregory Blaxland, one of the three explorers to cross the Blue mountains. Barrington’s History of NSW in original wrappers.

We have about 50 shipping lots including books on the navy mostly Britain and Australia. A few books on Shipwrecks, Ship building, Steam, Trade, Travel and Voyages. Many also relate to the Australian Military.

First editions. Ian Fleming, Charles Bukowski, HG Wells, Arthur Rackham, Xavier Herbert, Richard Dawkins and more.

Car books including:  Lotus, Porsche, Jaguars, MG, Bentley, Rolls Royce. Races like the Grand Prix and Le Mans. A standout catalogue Raisonne of Porsche.

We also have good Natural History and Fishing.

When: 10AM Friday 14th July 2023.
Where: The auction will be held live in the room and broadcast online.
Bidding: You are welcome to come in and bid in the room. If you can’t make it organise a phone or absentee bid or view live with our online broadcast.
Viewing: 10am until 5pm weekdays. (Please ring ahead)

Click here to read the full catalogue.

Cacophony of Good Books: cars, cartoons, modern firsts and art

This week end is the perfect opportunity to flick through our catalogue. Here are two stand outs.

Lot 6 World’s Heavyweight Boxing Championship Tommy Burns (Champion of the World) v. Jack Johnson (Coloured Champion of the World) the Stadium, Rushcutters’ Bay, Sydney on Saturday, December 26, 1908. (above)

Lot 26: Cecil Lawrence Hartt 1884-1930. 17 original pieces in pen and ink.

A few are political but most are military. Hartt moved from his birth place of Melbourne in his mid 20s and became a Bulletin artist. When WW1 started he joined the 18th Battalion. He was severely wounded on Gallipoli and spent some of the war years recovering in London. All this time drawing cartoons. His book Humorosities (1916) sold over 60,000 copies. He arrived back in Australia in 1919 He was the first President of the Black And White Artists Club (1924 till his death in 1930) but sadly due to his battle with alcohol, he suicided in 1930. Stan Cross succeeded him as President. Hartt’s son was killed in WW2.

When: 10AM Friday 23rd June 2023.
Where: The auction will be held live in the room and broadcast online.
Bidding: Bid in the room, on the phone or online.
Viewing: 10am until 5pm weekdays.
Contact us for bidding or if you have any questions
Telephone: +61 476 765 906

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