This auction we have some outstanding items. Starting with some impressive maps and atlases. Firstly, we have Laplace on La Favorite Atlas,1830 (Lot 14), Tallis Atlas 1851 (Lot 5), Blaeu maps: Quantung, China (Lot 395) and Shaangxi, China(Lot 394) and South America (Lot 388).
We also have an Assyrian Clay Tablet (Lot 3).
Some good Firsts and Signed editions including: Time Machine H G Wells First 1895 (Lot 11); Thomas Mann First (Lot 242); Mark Twain Signature (Lot 6); Reisebilder 1826 Rare First Edition (Lot 236) and Rilke First Edition (Lot 243).
Beautiful bindings including Journal des Voyages1877-1908 (Lot 359). Lovely leather, but equally beautiful graphic designs.
Original Artworks including two by Francis Lymburner (Lots198 and 199) as well as Kanga’s Pocket Original Illustrations by Mary A Brooks ( Lot182)
Two good Aboriginal items: Bradshaw Art of the Kimberley (Lot 62); Bannister 1830 Aborigines (Lot 67).
There are too many good ones to name them all, so check out the full catalogue!
15th December 10am Sydney Time!