Churchill, Military, History and Fiction Books and Ephemera

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This auction features an array of finely bound volumes by Sir Winston Churchill, from the London bindery of Sangorski & Sutcliff. Of special significance are early works, including the Malakand Field Force (1898), the authors first published book; and his first novel titled Savrola (1900).

Another highlight is the circumnavigation voyage of the Danish vessel Galathea, published in three volumes from 1849 to 1851. The beautiful tinted lithographic plates illustrate scenes from Hawaii, Tahiti and East Asia.

Other books include militaria, especially Australian battalion histories, along with a medley of other fine books in the arts and sciences.

And finally, the first six lots are glorious bound limited editions of Winnie-the-Pooh, and other lovable classics by A.A. Milne.

When 12 noon, Sunday 24th August

Catalogue https://connect.invaluable.com/sydneybook/

Timed Auction online bidding and absentee

On Invaluable or our website.

Viewing is encouraged
Questions welcomed

Our office is located at Dalgety Square at –
C11/372-428 Wattle Street, Ultimo. We are on the corner of MacArthur with the entrance on Wattle Street. We are opened between 10am and 5pm week days.

Absentee bids are due by email 3pm Sydney Time Friday 22nd August 2025

Please get questions in before 3pm Sydney Time Friday 22nd August  2025

History, Bindings, Graphic Art, Photography and Music

12 noon, Sunday 10th August

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There is a wonderful collection of Papua New Guinea and the Pacific from the Estate of Robin Leahy, the Daughter in law of the famous PNG explorer Michael J Leahy.

There are four stunning pochoirs signed by Art Deco artist Erte. There are many other graphic items including bird books and colour mushroom plates.

There are many photography books, including fashion, portraiture and documentary.

And for the music fans we have Songs by George Harrison with illustrations by Keith West signed by Harrison.

When 12 noon, Sunday 10th August

Catalogue https://connect.invaluable.com/sydneybook/

Timed Auction online bidding and absentee

On Invaluable or our website.

Viewing is encouraged
Questions welcomed

Our office is located at Dalgety Square at –
C11/372-428 Wattle Street, Ultimo. We are on the corner of MacArthur with the entrance on Wattle Street. We are opened between 10am and 5pm week days.

Absentee bids are due by email 3pm Sydney Time Friday 8th August 2025

Please get questions in before 3pm Sydney Time Friday 8th August 2025