Prints and Photographs and Bookplates

Kim Philby and other Russian Spy Celebrities – Russian Stamp Set 1990

A complete set of five mint stamps issued in Russia in 1990.

Each with a portrait of a member of the espionage elite. Rodolf Abel (1903-1971); Konon Molody (1922-1970); Vaupshascov (1899-1976); Kudrya (1912-1942) and …

“was he, or wasn’t he?” Harold “Kim” Philby.

Nicknamed “Kim” after the Rudyard Kipling boy hero spy – should have been a clue!

If you don’t know who Kim Philby is we are guessing you won’t want to buy this set …

Postage likely to be reduced on final billing.

Unusual item for those undercover agents out there …

$25.00

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Nasal Notocanthus – Shaw and Nodder – 1802

Over two hundred year old and still in fine condition.

Original and rather striking hand coloured copper engraving of the Notocanthus Nasus or Nasal Notocanthus. Described by Shaw as a having short prickles along the back and a nose-like snout.

The genera Acanthonotus instituted by Dr Bloch. Inhabits the Indian Ocean including in the deeps of Western Australia at the time of writing Shaw noted that “the history and manner (of the fish) are entirely unknown”

Price $190.00 nicely framed in gilt with cream black cored mat board. It works its lovely ….

Price unframed $90.00

Unusual and rather decorative

$90.00

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Armorial Book-Plates. Their Romantic Origin and Artistic Development – Signed limited edition [Includes Mawson's Bookplate] Neville Barnett – published in 1932

Sought after reference and a beauty in itself.

Unusual faux snake-skin binding. Excellent condition 172 pages. Signed numbered limited edition of 300 copies.

With numerous book-plate illustrations with 17 tipped in originals from those of great fame (our favourite being that of Polar Explorer Douglas Mawson).

Chapters on the Origins of Armory; the Age of Chivalry; the Pageant of Heraldry; the Romance of Arms; German, French and British Book-plates the latter extensive and importantly Australian and New Zealand Armorial Book-plates.

Collectable work from the doyen of Australian Bookplates – Neville Barnett – Numbered Limited Signed edition with Sir Douglas Mawson’s bookplate.

$190.00

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Bridge-Water – with Mount Direction Behind – Original Impressive Lithograph from the Dumont d’Urville Voyage – Tasmania – Published 1840

An original lithograph from a drawing by Louis Le Breton (1818-1866) lithographed by Leon Jean Baptiste Sabatier published as part of the great “Atlas Pittoresque” to accompany “Voyage au Pole Sud et dans l’Oceanie sur les corvettes l’Astrolabe et la Zelee … sous commandement de M.J. Dumont d’Urville”.

A delightful view of Bridgewater looking across the river Derwent to the imposing Mount Direction

Lithographed on sturdy paper size 54 cm by 35 cm. Very good clean condition. A scarce Hobart image.

Price $190.00 unframed – rare and fine

Striking image of Mount Direction looking north across the river Derwent, Tasmania

$190.00

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Fraser’s Gold Mine, Western Australia – Magic Lantern Slide – by Newton & Co 1913

An original magic lantern slide showing Fraser’s Gold Mine, Western Australia, by Newton & Co, London. This formed part of a set on Australasia sold in 1913.

Fraser’s Gold Mine is south-west of Southern Cross in Western Australia. Gold was mined here from 1886, discovered by Hugh Fraser. It was the first large scale gold mine in the Eastern Goldfields region if not the colony. Fraser’s Gold Mining Company was floated in 1889, Hugh Fraser given half the shares. Things did not initially go well and further capital was required – Hugh Fraser refused the request and he had control. He was eventually persuaded but not without receiving concessions, security, seat on the Board etc – sound familiar. He died penniless seemingly.

The balance of the history is equally interesting but too long for here. The mining activities were eventually brought together in a “big pit” and was inactive in the St Barbara portfolio. May be the operation sold to Hanking and then on to another Chinese operator – not sure … any help received with thanks

Newton & Co were formed in 1858. In the period 1912-1925 they had premises in Covent Garden.

Standard size circa 3.5 inches or 8cm by 8cm.

Good image of the historically important Fraser’s Gold Mine.

$80.00

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A L’Opera – Pierre Brissaud – Pochoir for Gazette du Bon Ton – Issued December 1920

A beautiful hand coloured “Pochoir” by Pierre Brissaud (1885-1964) for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton published in 1920. Manteau et Robe pour le Soir by designer Jeanne Lanvin.

An evening coat made of satin trimmed with mouflon. The skirt of black taffeta veiled in tulle and covered with a short apron of petals, on the sides panels of petals fall very low

A rich opulent image that befits the fine lady in the skillful style of Brissaud.

Price $90.00 unframed

Classic Brissaud Bon Ton with Style

$90.00

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Kim Philby and other Russian Spy Celebrities – Russian Stamp Set 1990

Nasal Notocanthus – Shaw and Nodder – 1802

Armorial Book-Plates. Their Romantic Origin and Artistic Development – Signed limited edition [Includes Mawson's Bookplate] Neville Barnett – published in 1932

Bridge-Water – with Mount Direction Behind – Original Impressive Lithograph from the Dumont d’Urville Voyage – Tasmania – Published 1840

Fraser’s Gold Mine, Western Australia – Magic Lantern Slide – by Newton & Co 1913

A L’Opera – Pierre Brissaud – Pochoir for Gazette du Bon Ton – Issued December 1920

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