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MILITARIA & MISCELLANEOUS: WORLD MILITARIA & COLLECTABLES
Lot
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20182
 ca.1860 Map of Asia by G H Swanston Edinburgh covers from Eastern Europe to Japan & down to parts of the East Indies. 500x390mm, country borders, hand tinted. Trace of toning & sl separation in margin at base of original centre fold not affecting map, o/w VF.
  A$40
(US$28)
(€24)
(£21)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
A$
20183
 1914-18 Large patriotic portrait plaque of King Christian XI of Denmark. Cast alloy 495mm x 370mm with bronzed finish. 4 x screw/mount holes to corners. A highly detailed portrait, facing, of the King inc his orders & decorations, all identifiable by the detailed modelling. gVF. Large & impressive!
  A$200
(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
  A$400
(US$284)
(€240)
(£212)
A$
20184
 1914-18 Netherlands 'De Wereldoorlog'. A History of the War of 1914-18. Issued as weekly editions. 61 parts, ea approx 15 pgs, with text in Dutch, maps, photos & illustrations. Made into 2 vols with outer card covers, back cover missing from 1. Contents o/a VGC. Scarce Dutch editions with lots of great photos.
  A$40
(US$28)
(€24)
(£21)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
A$
20185
 1918-45 small collection of military memorabilia consisting of a lovely warm wool greatcoat of Swedish military origin; a set of 5 pouches; leather (bandolier style) mounted waist belt & a first world war Australian officers binoculars case, featuring a stamp '4GC' '3' & inverted broad arrows (sale to public marking). (3 items). (Strap broken to binocular case). Would display very well. VGC.
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
A$
20186
 ca1944-65 Small world military collection. US M1 Steel combat helmet with net (no liner), Australian heavy duty signals head set, telegraph headset, jungle green Australian ET tool cover, cloth rank, pattern 37 Bren pouch, patt 37 web black belt for parade. WWII US cloth cap, civil defence corps armband, US belt buckle, D-shaped kitbag lock. Mostly GC
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20187
 ca1960-2005 Australian & World Badges - trade, proficiency, rank & distinguishing woven badges, shoulder slides etc. (inc some metal parts) great dealer or collector lot (some duplication). Bargain. Retail over $300. (Approx of 100 badges)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20188
 Aircraft window from an unknown aircraft convex, perspex, oval 58cmx42cm with 40 holes drilled around. Slight yellow tint to perspex & minor scratches. No identifying markings but with sticker '27 P**225 175 Volgno Top (typed) '59/C? 13-1-59' IN PEN. Interesting display item. Good.
  A$25
(US$18)
(€15)
(£13)
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
A$
20189
 Asia. Tibetan snuff bottle, hand made with yak bone, decorated with brass inlay & engraving, no lid & chain loose. Age unknown but appears to be old. Plus an unidentified item, may be part of an ornament (for a hairpiece?). Made of brass with drilled holes at its base for attachment. Last item included for free. (2)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
A$
20190
 Australia: Collection of Army, Navy, Airforce embroidered cloth insignia c.1960-2005 inc rank, trade & proficiency types (Inc a few World). Minimal duplication. Retail value $200 - $250. G-Exc condition. (approx 50)
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
A$
20191
 Australia & World. Ca.1900-60 Officer's Equipment lot. Sword frog, Sam Browne equipment dated 1916 by "Bonney" unit marked to 1st Field Squadron, Engineers, AIF ("I/F.S.E."); another dated 1915 by C.G.H.F. & comp with sword stay-strap, light tan; open-top revolver case with belt loop, clearing rod tube & top securing strap dated 1941 by Julius Cohn, Adelaide; Sam Browne waist belt with provision for single cross-strap (strap not present) marked in pen "Barry Phillips, CSC.1500, 1953-56" inside; a c/1900 court-dress sword frog & shoulder sling in cloth & Morocco leather; an Italian Royalist c/1920 officer's full dress pouch belt in bullion backed with velvet & with silvered buckles & fittings of crowned eagle, "Savoy" knot chain, pickers & shield bearing the crowned initials "V.E." (Vittorio Emmanuel); a Sergeant's red worsted & fringed shoulder sash. VGC. Some scarce & unusual items of officer equipment. The 1st Field Squadron (see 1st item), Engineers AIF served in the Desert Campaigns as Mounted Troops alongside the Light Horse & were instrumental in the success of the Beersheba Operations, excavating wells along the route to and at Beersheba.
  A$400
(US$284)
(€240)
(£212)
  A$600
(US$426)
(€360)
(£318)
A$
20192
 Banknotes Vietnam Bank of Indo China 5 Piastres ND (1926), 20 Piastres ND (1928) sig Simon/Thion aVF 5 Pia, pin holes, rust around holes 20 Pia 5, sl edge flts, multiple pin holes. P-49b, 50. B136b, 137a. The first scarce. (2).
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$200
(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
A$
20193
 Box of mixed military cloth insignia, (woven) mainly rank & trade types. Some duplication of items, repairs. Mainly Australian Army, Navy, RAAF & some USA. Good collection. (Total 185) pieces. VF.
  A$180
(US$128)
(€108)
(£95)
  A$250
(US$178)
(€150)
(£133)
A$
20194
 Bullets. Framed advertising 3D display collection of 95 different size bullets by Speer Omark Industries. 550x275mm. VGC.
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20195
 World. Buttons & a few badges inc Transport, Maritime, Livery etc. Most are identified & some must be extremely scarce. Noted a particularly nice NSW Railways KC badge with lugs. Mostly G-VGC. (240+)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20196
 France - Napoleon: ca1815-1816 Gentleman's folding pocket purse. Portrait to centre of Napoleon I in military uniform as he appeared ca1814-1815. Hard, composition material front & back sections with silk & red Morocco leather expanding centre (this much damaged due to folds). Hand painted portrait of Napoleon in miniature direct to glass from within. Epaulettes & decorations picked out in gold & silver. Colours fresh. Minor staining & light scratching to upper portion of portrait. Overall GC. A superb example of popularist miniature art of the first quarter of the 19th Century.
  A$1000
(US$710)
(€600)
(£530)
  A$1500
(US$1065)
(€900)
(£795)
A$
20197
 Crimean War interest. Framed & glazed. First is a coloured panorama of the defence of Sevastopol showing artillery & some infantry action (presumably Russian). Second has two prints showing two main disposition of troops during the battle of the Alma, most likely taken from an old publication. Frames could do with a clean & touch up o/w GC. Attractive addition to your collection. (2).
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
A$
20198
 Great Britain Army. 1874-1953. Large lot of approx 196 Military buttons. Various units, sizes, metals etc. Inc cWWI General Service buttons (11) in compressed leather & horn, 86th Regt KC, EVIIR 2-piece buttons (5), 3rd Middlesex QVC, bag of silver 'ball' buttons as used on Victorian mess jackets (28), various QVC buttons & brass General Service (134). The 86th Regt buttons are well worn. Useful restoration lot. (196)
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
  A$200
(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
A$
20199
 Great Britain: ca1899-1902. Boer War Officer's Private Purchase travelling/field decanter set by John Pound & Co, Oxford St, London. 2 x square, cut glass bottles (ea ½ a pint volume) with brass screw-thread additions to neck. Nickled brass screw-cap/nip cups. Both encased in a brown leather cover with strap & buckle fastening. Minor stains & shrinkage to top, strap with damage o/w VGC & comp. Wear consistent with campaign usage. Overall VGC
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20200
 Great Britain/World. 1900-50s miscellaneous metal hardware eg cross belt plate, belt buckles, pith helmet furniture & dress chain for spur. Mixed condition. (15 items)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$130
(US$92)
(€78)
(£69)
A$
20201
 Great Britain. Army/Navy. 1900-2000. Lot of approx 114 buttons. Inc Military, Government & perhaps Livery/Military. Various sizes, metals etc. Noticed approx 34 brass/silvered Regimental buttons, approx 23 black fibre buttons (Ghurkha, strung bugle, KC & QC), modern Regimental (6), EVIIR & GVR buttons & 2 bundles of quality buttons with impressive crests. (25). Interesting lot. Useful for collecting/restoration. (114)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
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(£80)
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20202
 Great Britain. 1902-2000. Varied lot of medals, medallions etc. Inc a cWWII British Army ID disc set on cord, Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs medals (3), The Army Rifle Association medal with ribbon, Australian Cadet Forces Service medal (replica), Duxford Air Base commemorative medallion for 1942-92, Rifle Meeting award medal (no name), King William medallion, 1902 KEVII Coronation medallion. (12)
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
A$
20203
 Great Britain 1914-18 War in France Souvenir France Napoleon III (1861-1870) silver 5 Franc coin, reverse smoothed & engraved with Royal Engineers KGV badge. Very attractive & scarce.
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20204
 Great Britain WWI Pocket Telescope (brass) by Ross London (broad arrow). Overall length approx 450mm. VGC, no dents with good optics.
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
  A$160
(US$114)
(€96)
(£85)
A$
20205
 Great Britain. 1914-18 Patriotic Souvenir Platter, Etched design to centre of British 'Tommy' with SMLE rifle at the Advance, flanked by an Indian Lancer & a British Cavalryman on horses in mid-charge, shrapnel bursts around, 3 flags behind (Union Jack, French Tricolour, Russian Imperial) & title scroll below laurel sprays: 'For Freedom & Justice'. Pressed tin, chromium plated, 310mm diameter. Minor rust spots showing through. Overall VGC & definitely worthy of restoration. A great piece of patriotic propaganda, probably produced early in the war.
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
A$
20206
 Great Britain: ca 1914-45 Officer's 'Pillar Box' whistle. Oxidised brass. No stampings or maker marks. 77mm. Now attached to a ca WWII clasp knife lanyard. gVF
  A$40
(US$28)
(€24)
(£21)
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
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20207
 Great Britain: 1914-18 Patriotic Tray. Brass. Central embossed design of British 'Tommy' ca 1914 at the advance with Union flag behind. 125mm dia x 15mm deep. Well polished, leaving figuring worn. GC.
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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20208
 Great Britain: 1914-18 Stoke-on-Trent 'Arcadian China' Patriotic Souvenir lot. Bearing city Coat of Arms in forms of: Army Patt 1902 Visor cap with enamel decal to top of the arms of Great Yarmouth 36mm(H) x 60mm (DAI): Miniature jug bearing the enamel Arms of Roysth b/w 2 'tar jacks', 81mm(H); artillery projectile bearing enamel Arms of Aldershot, 69mm; artillery projectile bearing enamel Arms of Leven, 70mm. Minor wear to gilding. gVF/aEF (4)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20209
 Great Britain: 1914-18 Large Original Recruiting Poster, paper, off-white with black printing. Red King's crown & 'Buckingham Palace' at top, signature (printed) 'George RI' at bottom. Text is 24 lines beginning: 'To my people, at this grave moment in the struggle b/w my people & a highly organised enemy ' etc etc 760mm x 510mm. Folds & corner tears. Minor stains. Generally VGC. Stored flat, on card with plastic overlay. All WWI recruiting posters are rare. A great display item
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
  A$250
(US$178)
(€150)
(£133)
A$
20210
 Great Britain: Army, pre 1914 Royal Artillery pouch belt & pouch with gilt RA badge attached to leather undress pouch, this is crazed & slightly congealed. Some stitching fault & marks to the bullion braiding. Royal Artillery Officer's sword belt, no sword slings, no ubique under KC & lion or on snake clasp. Fair-GC, need some TLC, which will reward. (2)
  A$130
(US$92)
(€78)
(£69)
  A$200
(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
A$
20211
 Great Britain. Army, WWI hate belt with WWI badges inc 3 Scottish cap badges, Corps badges, buttons etc. Partially stripped, typical condition. 4 twisted cord Officer's epaulettes, being 2 gold & 2 silver. Tubular trench whistle on khaki lanyard. Button stick pressed fibre with 53EAFA stamped, set of bugle cords in green, white & blue. Fair-GC. Interesting group. (8 items)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
A$
20212
 Great Britain:1930-32 RAF Sports prize shield. Brass on wood backing. Shield shape 135mm high ornate design of RAF. Pilots wings at top with wreath around shield depicting a fencing comp. Title plate below engraved: 'Inter-Uni Fencing-Championship, junior 1931-2 winner ----' . gVF.
  A$40
(US$28)
(€24)
(£21)
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
A$
20213
 Great Britain 1933-34 British Forces in Egypt Prize Medal. Crown & Sphinx within wreath, rev engraved COMMAND Football Cup 1933-34 RUNNERS UP, wreath below. AE, 42mm, cased.
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
  A$75
(US$53)
(€45)
(£40)
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20214
 Great Britain: ca1935-60 Army Officers lot consisting of Officer's mess jacket, scarlet with soiled white facings & officer's period buttons. An unknown silk cumber bund, knotted officer's epaulettes, pr of General's rank insignia & a manual of elementary drill (all arms) 1935 plus a lovely WWII sepia photographs of an officer & his sweetheart. GC.
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20215
 Great Britain: caWWII Army officer's beige coloured rubberised cotton trench coat, marked broad arrow, has brown plastic buttons, GC, material still pliable, ideal on a WWI trench display. Also inc a cotton drill tunic, no buttons, but o/w in GC, a blackened pattern 37 waist belt & a pr of 1943 dated wire cutters in GC. (4 items).
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
A$
20216
 Great Britain: 1939-45 Map- Gibraltar published by the Admiralty 1935 with hand notated corrections to 1938. Approx 500 x 700 mm. VGC. Scarce.
  A$40
(US$28)
(€24)
(£21)
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
A$
20217
 Great Britain. Army. WWII Royal Artillery soldier pay book & soldier's release book. Served 1940-45 entitled to 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star & War Medals together with a 1944 dated Australian ration card to a female inc a quantity of unrelated post WWII literature, with approx ½ of this related to Northern Ireland in the mid 1970s & Battle of Britain booklet plus a small frame with 4 badges of the Royal Observer Corps. Fair-GC, typical of age. (20 items)
  A$70
(US$50)
(€42)
(£37)
  A$130
(US$92)
(€78)
(£69)
A$
20218
 Great Britain. Union Jack Flag pre 1960s, approx 950mmx1580mm. Linen, multi-piece construction, vivid colours. Has been used. Shows several scattered holes, the largest 2 are about 20mm long. One corner grommet (hand sewn) is pulled/torn. No markings evident. Displays quite well.
  A$75
(US$53)
(€45)
(£40)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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20219
 Great Britain. Merchant Nay Flag, large 1880mm x1020mm red ensign silk/nylon flag. With attaching eyes & clips for mounting on parade. Comes with 2 smaller naval flag sets with 3 flags per set, ea being approx 500mmx300mm. Both are RN & 10 extra yellow divided by red of similar type. Last two with mounting ropes. Plus a Netherlands flag 1100mmx620mm. VGC. (14).
  A$70
(US$50)
(€42)
(£37)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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20220
 Great Britain The Land & Mortgage Bank of India (Credit Foncier Indien) Ltd £20 share paid up to £4 16 Nov 1863. aEF.
  A$75
(US$53)
(€45)
(£40)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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20221
 Great Britain: Naval related items. Inc medium sized caWWII merchant navy Commander's (medical) tunic with gilt bullion braid, London maker; lovely period men's wallet with various compartments; old printed cotton (flag design) Allied souvenir, c.WWI merchant navy member photo; & 5 brass buttons. GC. Total 9 items.
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
A$
20222
 Great Britain. RAF Air Marshalls etc Autographs: 1988 commemorative cover. 48th anniv. of the Battle of Britain. 'The Defence Medal' central colour photo of medal surrounded by 7 x line drawings of aircraft & personally signed by: Air V. Marshall Sir Alan Boxer; Air C. Marshall Sir Brian Burnett; Fl. Lt. T. Franks (Polish); Air Marshall Sir Peter Wykeham; Air V. Marshall Sir Lawrence Sinclair; Air C Marshall Sir Peter Le Sheminant; Wing-com. Belgrave-Lucas. Envelope contains photos of the signatures & personal histories. Limited edition number 435 of 550. A4 sized envelope. EF. RAF museum issue.
  A$25
(US$18)
(€15)
(£13)
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
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20223
 Great Britain. RAF Airforce Medal (AFM) winners: 1987 commemorative cover. Jersey franked 1 Sep 1987. The Award of the Airforce medal, limited edition no. 410 of 620. A4 sized envelope. Colour photo of DFM in centre flanked by 7 x line drawings of RAF aircraft, each personally signed by AFM recipients: WO. John William Allen; Fl/Sgt. Ty Barraclough; Sqn. Ldr. Peter Crouch; Fl. Lt. John Donnelly; Sqn Ldr. Robert Lockhart; Sqn. Ldr. Jack Emmerson; Fl. Lt. Ronald T. Emery. Envelope contains photographs of the signatories & bibliographical details. EF. RAF Museum issue.
  A$25
(US$18)
(€15)
(£13)
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
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20224
 Great Britain. Royal Navy. 1890-1950s. Large lot of 150+ buttons. Various sizes, metals/material, designs. QVC, KC & QC. Inc approx 40 QVC buttons (as also used in Australia by the Victorian Brigade Naval Forces), approx 60 cWWII buttons KC, approx 57 Naval buttons for customs? in gilt & white metal (KC & QC). Interesting lot, good for uniform restoration & collecting. (150+)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
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20225
 Great Britain: Book 'Britain's Toy soldiers 1893-1932 ' by James Opie. 1985. 189 pgs. Large format. Both B/w & colour photos. An informative publication covering the manufacturing, painting & identification marks of the toy soldiers produced by this world famous company. Also inc work on various boxes of issue. A must have reference. H/c D/j. GC.
  A$25
(US$18)
(€15)
(£13)
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
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20226
 Great Britain. 2/24th Warwickshire Regt plaque commemorating the Defence of Rorke's Drift in Jan 1879. Depicts a pewter Zulu warrior in 3D, also the badge of the 2nd/24th & inscription with stand. Quite an attractive item. Ashtray/dish commemorating 'Sefton Horse of the Year 1982'. Sefton was critically injured when the IRA set off 2 bombs in Hyde Park killing 11 British soldiers & 7 other horses. He recovered enough to continue service but had to retire in 1984 after 17 years of service. He died in 1993. Small Royal Selangor pewter trinket dish & lid with 2 Commando badges & a brass/bronzed small Napoleon statue. GC. (4 items)
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
A$
20227
 Great Britain: 3 lovely framed photographs/prints the first a period photograph of a Colonel of Artillery dated c.1901,a veteran of the Sudan campaign; c.WWI colour print of HRH the Prince of Wales, in period plaster edged framed; plus period photograph of Continental army officers in a group. Nice. GC. (3 items).
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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20228
 Hungary: c.1960-70's collection of 26 Communist period Officer/NCO rank boards. Almost all ranks represented (Junior NCO - Colonel), nearly all in prs. Highly attractive senior ranks in gilt bullion on grey. Hard to find. VGC (26)
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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20229
 Indian sub-continent service lot. 1939 Indian pattern sun helmet with East Lancashire hat badge. Military issue Indian skull cap, khaki drill mittens, a canvas bag, 1956 dated cloth ammunition belt & two Patt 37 ammunition pouches. GC.
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
  A$150
(US$107)
(€90)
(£80)
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20230
 Japan: c1919 Chart of the WWI Participating Countries Military Power Comparison by Iwasaburo Tsukamoto, printed & publisher Tokyo Zogakan. The height of the soldier in the country's uniform illustrated the country's army size, with the exact number next to it. From 5.2 million of Russia to Montenegro of 40,000. And the size of warship to illustrate the scale of the Navy (2.4 million ton, 26 crossbow-class ship & 40 battleships by UK to 1350 tons by Romania) size of fighter planes to illustrate the scale of Air Forces by the number of aircraft (711 by France to 5 each of Turkey, Greece & Romania). Approx 770mmx530mm. Numerous toning spots, minor edge tears. Still quite collectable. RARE.
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$130
(US$92)
(€78)
(£69)
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20231
 Japan. Meiji period 1868-1912 Hikifuda (advertising handbill) multicolour lithograph 'Good Harvest & Triumphant Return' depicting Officer being saluted by soldier (357x254mm), stamp on back, 6mm edge tear o/w GC.
  A$50
(US$36)
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(£27)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
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20232
 Japan. 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War Furious Battle. Hand painted woodcut print by unknown artist. 2 panels, joined, overall, 475mmx355mm. Minor edge faults. Average-GC. Scarce.
  A$50
(US$36)
(€30)
(£27)
  A$100
(US$71)
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(£53)
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20233
 Japan. 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War. Japanese Army liberating Heungseon Daewangun (Prince Gung) from house arrest & escorting him to the Royal Palace in Seoul (Korea) to take over from his son to attempt to install a pro-Japan government. Hand painted woodblock print by Toyohara Chikanobu Aug 1894. 3 panels (unjoined). Overall 735mm x 345mm. Minor age faults, average-GC.
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$200
(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
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20234
 Japan 1894-95 Sino-Japanese Ukiyo-e original woodblock print triptych, 'Our Elite Forces Capturing the Pescadores Islands in Taiwan', c1895 by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) depicting a mirror image of the battle at night with silhouettes of Japanese figures on the right & the retreating Chinese on the west (35.3x70.4cm). Very impressive design. Painter No 7 directly depicted the battle above the ground at dark but through the reflection on the water. You can identify the pigtails of the fleeing Chinese soldiers through the water reflection. A similar copy sold by Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers 5th May 2023, Lot 94, for US$1300 (A$1988, est US$300-600). Very scarce.
  A$800
(US$568)
(€480)
(£424)
  A$1200
(US$852)
(€720)
(£636)
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20235
 Japan 1894-95 Sino-Japanese Ukiyo-e original multicolour woodblock print triptych, 'The Japanese Navy Sinks Chinese Cruiser Zhiyuan in the Yellow Sea', Oct 1894 by Kaboyashi Kiyochika (1847-1915). As John W Dower from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Visualizing Cultures put it: 'Kiyochika let his imagination run wild. His subject was the Cruiser Zhiyuan (detailed information from Wikipedia provided) which sank near the mouth of the Yalu (Yellow) River. Where most prints imagined the Japanese annihilating their opponents on choppy seas, Kiyochika's doomed vessel is already under water, plunging to the bottom with tiny drowned figures floating, suspended in the brine. Standing in almost giddy contrast to this is a startling depiction of sailors cheering the sinking of a Chinese warship on the deck of their small torpedo boat amid turbulent waves, they are already drinking in celebration and obviously sloshed in more ways than one'. 'Tiny rag-doll-like Chinese drown in the sea as a Chinese ship plunges to the bottom. A typical example of the almost reflexive dehumanization of the enemy found in many of the war prints'. This is a very rare perspective (35.3x70.4cm). One print found in Saint Louis Art Museum collection object # 192:2010a-c. A similar woodblock was sold by Christie's for US$2640 (A$4034, est U$1000-1500), sales record attached.
  A$800
(US$568)
(€480)
(£424)
  A$1500
(US$1065)
(€900)
(£795)
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20236
 Japan 1894-95 Sino-Japanese Ukiyo-e original multicolour woodblock print triptych, ' Great Victory of Our Troops in the Yellow Sea (Yalu River)', 17 Sep 1894, by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915). This is the signature painting of this significant maritime battle & serves as the cover photo of Wikipedia profile (attached in this lot). On the left Admiral Court Kabayama Sukenori, the Chief of Naval Staff (later became the 1st Governor-General (his information from Wikipedia also included in this lot), positioned on Saikyo Maru, a merchant turned warship, organising the attack on the Chinese Fleet. In the centre the Japanese soldiers are firing the cannon. From the far end the Japanese & Chinese Fleets are fiercely engaged. The sky shows the firing like fireworks. Notably the painting shows the Chinese warship Jingyuan sunk while Dingyuan caught fire. The whole painting depicts 7 warships from both sides, they are Saikyo Maru, Akisushima, Itsukushima & Fuso from Japanese side, Dingyan, Zhiyuan & Zhiyuan from the Chinese side (approx 37x76cm). Wide borders a little aged, prints bright & clean. A similar woodblock was part of a lot sold by Christie's for US$2160 (A$3300, est US$1000-$1500). Sales record included.
  A$400
(US$284)
(€240)
(£212)
  A$600
(US$426)
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(£318)
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20237
 Japan 1894-95. Sino-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'Admiral Court Kabayama Sukenori the Chief of Naval Staff Attacking the Enemy Ship (Chinese ironclad Dingyuan) from On Board Seiko Maru', 17 Sep 1894, by Ginko Adachi (a.c. 1874-97). A dramatic design filled with energy. Wonderfully detailed fine shading & touches of burnishing. Bold depiction of the Japanese warship Seikyo Maru attacking the enemy (Chinese main fleet ironclad Dingyuan, detailed info from Wikipedia included) during the war. Commander Kabayama leads the attack from atop the deck, waving his sword high as sailors kneeling beside him fire shots. The Chinese main ship Dingyuan capsizes, sinking into the turbulent sea as sailors are thrown about. Orang flames & smoke pour from another vessel that has been hit at centre, the masts tilting as ship lists. At left men on a lower deck fire cannons at the Chinese while shot explodes overhead. This can be seen as the sister painting of the previous item 'Great Victory of our Troops in the Yellow Sea' (Approx 36.5x72cm). Examples of the woodblock are held in the collections of the Art Institute Chicago & the Museum of Fine Art, Boston. Odd minor edge flt, overall VF. Scarce.
  A$400
(US$284)
(€240)
(£212)
  A$600
(US$426)
(€360)
(£318)
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20238
 Japan 1894-95. Sino-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'Booty of Chinese and Korean Implement of War After the Victory of the Battle of Seonghwan (Asan)' 28-29 July 1894, by Nagashima Karuka/Nagashima Mengsai (?-?). It depicts the spoils from the battle, censored by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. On top is the breakdown list of the booty with the original Japanese script and its toggle translated version included in this lot. Noticeably in the centre is captive the Commander's flag of Chinese Army of General Ye Zhichao (Wade-Giles Yeh Chih-ch'ao, 1838-1901). His biography also included in this lot. Also inc brief information of the Battle of Seonghwan (Asan) (approx 37.2x72.3cm). VGC. This is a rare Sino-Japanese war paint, hardly seen offered for sale in the market. We can only find one example in the collection of Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum & the Collection of Shizuoka Prefectural Central Library.
  A$1000
(US$710)
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(£530)
  A$1300
(US$923)
(€780)
(£689)
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20239
 Japan 1894-95. Sino-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'Booty of the Chinese Implements after the Victory of the Battle of Seonghwan (Asan) Displayed on the Grounds of the Yasukuni Shrine in Kundan and Various Kinds of Unused Artillery'. 28-29 Jul 1894, triptych by Utagawa Kunimasa IV. It depicts the spoils of the battle of Seonghwan (Asan) on the ground of the nowadays controversial Yasukuni Shrine (Wikipedia info included). On the centre top is the brief breakdown list of the items. Notably, in the centre, shows the Commander's flag of the Chinese Army of General Ye Chicha (Wade-Giles Yeh Chih-Ch'ao, 1838-1901, biography included). From the right, positioned the Chief Japanese Army Officials of the battle. Notably, at the front, sits Major General Oshima Yoshimasa (1850-1926, biography included), the Chief Commander of the battle, associated by his assistant Officers' Army, namely, Lt Colonel Fukushima (seated), Major Hashimoto & Captain Tanabe. Facing the Japanese Army Officers are the captured kneeling & hand-tied Chinese Army soldier (imaginary?). Also in the lower left a comic picture of the terrified Chinese Emperor seeing his army losing the battles in Korea (approx 37.5x74.3cm). Two panels have a small amount of damage, one repaired with tape on reverse average-GC. Very few found. One set is in the collection of Saint Louis Art Museum (into included).
  A$500
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20240
 Japan 1894-95. Sino-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'The Bravery of Captain Matsuzaki (killed in action) During the Great Fierce Battle at Anseong/Anson/Ansong Crossing' 28 Jul 1894, by Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908) depicting Captain Matsuzaki Nao'omi (1856 - 29 Jul 1894, killed in action), also recognised as the very first Japanese casualty of the war, biography from the British Museum included, leading his team to outflank the Chinese Army defences by crossing the Anseong river during the Battle of Seonghwan (Asan) (approx 39.4x80cm). This print is represented in the collection of Harvard Museum of Art, the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art & the collection of Saint Louis Art Museum.
  A$300
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(£159)
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20241
 Japan 1894-95. Sino-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'Japanese Army and Navy Fight Bravely in the Battle of Asan (Seongwan, Korea', 3am-5am 29 Jul 1894, artist unknown. It depicts the Japanese Army firing guns & cannons & tracking the fleeing Chinese Army with the red & green Military flags in the far left of the painting. It also shows the Japanese Navy approaching its Chinese enemies with the warships Soukou, Kowowotsu, Yaiwen, while its transport ship has been fired & is sinking. It paints the Japanese Army Officers in black uniform & white pants, with the Japanese soldiers in white & Chinese in red (approx 35x72cm). Edges have been trimmed, design unaffected o/w GC. Included the info of the Battle of Asan/Seonghwan.
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20242
 Japan 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'The Great Victory of Our Army at the Battle of Pyongyang', 15 Sep 1894, by Ginko (c1874-97). It depicts the Japanese Army breaking through the Chinese defence at the wall of Pyongyang Castle. At the centre the Battle Commander Lieutenant General Nozu Michitsura on a horse (biography included) waving a sword & organising the attack. Not far away another Commander Major General Tatemi, also on horse back waving a sword, painted in a lighter colour. From the far end it shows Major General Oshima leading his team in a fierce engagement with the Chinese. Not far away it shows the Chinese Army Officer Ma Yukun fleeing while the Chinese Chief Commander Zuo Baigui is besieged (1837-1894, killed in action, being the highest rank killed in the war on the Chinese side, biography included) (approx 35.5x72.3cm). Paper edges signs of wear but printed VF & problem free. Examples in the collections of Museum of Fine Art, Boston, & the collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Canada (both info sheets included).
  A$350
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(£186)
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20243
 Japan 1894-95. Sino-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'Chinese Navy Final Defeat: After the fall of Weihaiwei, Admiral Ting Ju-chang (Ding Ruchang 1836-95), Commander of the Beiyang Fleet (Chinese Navy) surrenders to his Japanese counterpart Admiral Ito Sukeyuki' 13 Feb 1894 by Migita Toshihide (1863-1925). It depicts an imaginary scene that Admiral Ting Ju-chang, accompanied by other Chinese Navy Officers & their British consultants, surrenders to their Japanese counterpart on 13 Feb 1895. In fact Admiral Ting committed suicide the day before (12 Feb 1895). His biography is included. Also inc biography Admiral Ito Sukeyuki (approx 37.5x73cm). Odd margin soiling o/w VGC. This is a typical textbook woodblock print of this topic used as an illustration in Admiral Ito Sukeyuki's Wikipedia biography. Represented in the collection of St Louis Art Museum (info included), Harvard Art Museum & others. It's one of the must have art pieces for the collector of this theme.
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20244
 Japan. 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War: Comic Manga of political satiric cartoon original multi-colour woodblock print. The Loosing Lands from China Are Trust Like the Ring Toss Prizes to the Laughing Western Powers, Hurrah for Japan, 100 Victories, 100 Laughs Series, 1895 by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915). It analogises the loosing cities of China during the Sino-Japanese War (1894-45) to the prizes of the ring toss game. For instance 'bottle of Port Arthur (fell on 21 Nov 1894)', 'locker of Jinzhou (fell on 9 Nov)' & 'pillow of Dalian (fell on 10 Nov)' etc. The Chinese owner of the ring toss game is bowing & begging the laughing Westerner to play & the prizes are tucked in the space & all up for grasp. The series is one of Kiyochika's most unusual works & acted as wartime propaganda to foster patriotism & encourage support for the war demonstrating Japan's superiority & might over its Chinese enemies. Kiyochika's satiric depictions poked fun at the Chinese & flaunted the new modernisation of Meiji era Japan as superior to the old ways of China. Ironically these images often paralleled the anti-oriental cartoons that Westerners were producing at the same time (approx 34.2x24.2cm). Left edge stains & slight thin o/w GC.
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(US$71)
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(£53)
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(US$92)
(€78)
(£69)
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20245
 Japan 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War: Comic Manga of political satiric cartoon, woodblock print. The Anti-Qing (China) Tampering Game, Hurrah for Japan, 100 Victories, 100 Laughs Series, 1895 by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915). It depicts the naval battle in Weihaiwei where the Chinese Navy suffered the final defeat in a form of children's tampering game. A typical example of the almost reflexive dehumanisation of the enemy found in many of war game. It shows the Chinese warship have legs & panickingly fleeing or sinking, while rag doll-like Chinese soldiers drown with their pigtail floating. The series is one of Kiyochika's most unusual works & acted as wartime propaganda to foster patriotism & encourage support for the war demonstrating Japan's superiority & might over its Chinese enemies. Kiyochika's satiric depictions poked fun at the Chinese & flaunted the new modernisation of Meiji era Japan as superior to the old ways of China. Ironically these images often paralleled the anti-oriental cartoons that Westerners were producing at the same time (approx 36.5x25.5cm). Paper shows some aging, overall GC.
  A$100
(US$71)
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(£69)
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20246
 Japan 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War: Comic Manga of political satire cartoon, original multi-colour woodblock print. Chinese Paper Tiger Defence Force in Port Arthur, Hurrah for Japan, 100 Victories, 100 Laughs Series, 1895, by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915). Depicts the figure of the Chinese soldier, looking formidable but is virtually a paper tiger & his mouth has already been smashed by a laughing Japanese soldier by a hoe. The embroidery of the Army's uniform supposed to be an aggressive animal (tiger?) has turned into a scared cat. The series is one of Kiyochika's most unusual works & acted as wartime propaganda to foster patriotism & encourage support for the war demonstrating Japan's superiority & might over its Chinese enemies. Kiyochika's satiric depictions poked fun at the Chinese & flaunted the new modernisation of Meiji era Japan as superior to the old ways of China. Ironically these images often paralleled the anti-oriental cartoons that Westerners were producing at the same time (approx 30x20cm). Average condition, has been trimmed.
  A$75
(US$53)
(€45)
(£40)
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(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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20247
 Japan 1900-01. Boxer Rebellion. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'Fierce Battle in the Victory of Tianjin' c1900, by Yosai Nobukaze (1874-1944). Boxer Rebellion is a scarcer field of Ukiyo-e woodblock print, relatively fewer paints made for the market. Dramatic image of armies of the multi-national Eight Nation Alliance attacking the Chinese at Tianjin during the Boxer Rebellion in China. The troops came to the defence of the foreigners living in Tianjin (Tientsin) who were under attack by the Boxers, an act which triggered the Chinese government to send Imperial Army troops to attack the foreigners. Here Alliance soldiers rush forward across the shore to confront the Chinese, one man falling back onto the ground. A Chinese man at left watches with shock as a small boat unloads men near the water's edge & warship fire shots at the walled fortress at left. An unusual & rare image from this historic conflict, detailed with burnishing in the black uniform & fine bukashi shading (approx 36x72cm). Cpl minor edge flts & sl margin soiling o/w GC & scarce. Examples of the woodblock housed in the British Museum collection & the Saint Louis Art Museum collection (details provided).
  A$500
(US$355)
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(£265)
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(US$497)
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20248
 Japan 1904-05. Russo-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'Fierce battle Between Japanese & Russian Navies at Port Arthur, China'. 8-9 Feb 1904 by Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912). Depicts the sailors of the Japanese Navy firing at the sinking Russian warships during the battle of Port Arthur 8-9 Feb 1904 (info included) (approx 35s74cm). VGC. We could only find one example of this print in the collection of the national Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institute (info included), also a set sold on eBay for US$476 = A$720.
  A$450
(US$320)
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(£239)
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(£318)
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20249
 Japan 1904-05. Russo-Japanese War. Ukiyo-e original multi-coloured woodblock print triptych, 'The Honourable Great Victory of Our Army in the Sea Outside Port Arthur', 1904, by Shusansei (?-?). It depicts the Japanese warship in array, firing at their enemies Russian counterpart, which are catching fire, sinking or both. It illustrates the Grand War scene during the Battle of Port Arthur 1904 (approx 37.5x73.4cm). Minor margin cnr bends away from the printing o/w VGC. It's a relatively scare painting, very few examples found within Japan or overseas. One is in the collection of the National Library of France (info included). Also included is info on the Battle of Port Arthur.
  A$375
(US$266)
(€225)
(£199)
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(£265)
A$
20250
 Japan c1910-1930 trademark advertising specimen prints polychrome. For use in China, 'Mitsui & Co Ltd', Great Wealthy and Highly Placed, depicting Chinese God of Wealth & God of Longevity by a treasure bowl (Chinese cornicopiae) (235x190mm); 'Mitsui Co & Ltd', Longevity As Southern Mountains, depicting Chinese God of Longevity standing in front of a river & Southern Mountains (symbol of long life) (132x150mm); unknown company. Mt Treasure, depicting a man & girl ascending a mountain path (215 x 205mm); 'Aichi Products Co Ltd', depicting an elderly man with children by a rotunda (180x185mm). Extremely fine & scarce. (4)
  A$160
(US$114)
(€96)
(£85)
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(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
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20251
 Japan c1910-1930 trademark polychrome advertising specimen prints. For use in China, unknown company, 1 large & 1 small print types depicting 2 children with a moon guitar & peacocks with diff decoration pattern (235x225mm & 140x190mm); 'Aichi Products Co Ltd', depicting an elderly man with children by a rotunda (180x185mm); unknown company, Celebrating the Lantern Festival, the last day of Lunar New Year Festival, depicting a group of children playing games. Very slight edge roughness. Extremely fine & scarce. (4)
  A$160
(US$114)
(€96)
(£85)
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(€120)
(£106)
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20252
 Japan c1910-1930 trademark advertising specimen prints polychrome. For use in China, unknown company, Longevity Palace, depicting 2 Chinese classic beauties strolling along the Summer Palace in Peking (Beijing) (205 x 225mm); unknown company, Celebrating the Lantern Festival, the last day of the of the Lunar New Year Festival, depicting a group of children playing games (155 x 220mm) ; unidentified company depicting a Chinese classic beauty among thicket of flowers (150x214mm); plus MANCHUKUO (c1930) 'J. Sato Co, Ltd', Kinship between Japan & Manchukuo, Antong (now Dandong) City's Best Silk Hshing-tong Filatue trademark advertising flyer (184x270mm) some marginal tonings. Extremely fine & scarce. (4)
  A$160
(US$114)
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20253
 Japan c1910-1930 trademark advertising specimen prints polychrome. For use in China, 'Nisshin Co', 1 large & 1 small print types of Wang Zhaojun (one of the Four Beauties in Ancient China) with horse (13x18cm & 22.5x16cm); another depicting Guan Gong (Guan Yu, famous Deity of War in Three Kingdoms period) lecturing Zhang Fe, another warrior (26x18.5cm); another depicting Su Shi (Su Dongpo) visiting Chibi (Red Cliff, the famous battleground in Three Kingdoms period) at night (25x18.5cm), some marginal toning, sl rough edges. Extremely fine & scarce. (4)
  A$160
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20254
 Japan c1910-1930 trademark polychrome advertising specimen prints Many for use in Southeast Asia, 'Hajee Sulaiman Bawa & Sons' depicting a Burmese beauty holding an umbrella (125x148mm); unknown company, depicting a group of Japanese children with lanterns riding a South Asia styled elephant with marginal remark 'Tokyo Select' (98x145mm); unknown company, depicting one of the Tokyo pre-war landmarks Shisei Kaikan Building (142x112mm). Extremely fine. (3)
  A$100
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(£53)
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20255
 Japan: 1919 Ministry of Finance Compiled: WWI War Expenditures and Financial Resources of Belligerent Countries and Appendix. Key Statistics of All the Countries of the World, in original cover. Printed & publisher Shirokado Bookshop. Printed & published Jun 1919. The larger sheet 900mmx600mm illustrated the finance of the Belligerent countries of WWI: Great Britain, France, United States, Russia, Italy, Germany & Austria-Hungary. The breakdown of figures are Annual Temporal Expenditures, Average Daily War Expenditures by the stages of war, Government Borrowings, Treasury Bonds (domestic & foreign issues), New Tax & Other Sources. The appendix (smaller sheet, 780mmx360mm) illustrates the key statistic figures of the countries (inc colonies if applicable) by Continent: Land Area, Total Population, Population per km squared, Finance (revenue, Expenditure & Treasury Bond), Tax per capita, Army Size, Navy Size, Length of Railway Networks, Length of Telecommunication Networks, Number of Merchant Ships, Exports, Imports, Gross GNP, GNP per capita, Savings per capita, Gold & Silver Reserve & Banknote in Circulate and Gold Standard. Valuable information of Wartime research, all items are easily translated into English by smart phone. The first document has 6 fold holes & few tone spot o/w GC. Envelope has a few tone spots & edge tear. Second document VGC. Scarce. (2)
  A$100
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20256
 Japan 1930-1945 magnificent original Military photo album. Contains over 160 Military themed photos. Many are small Box Brownie style photos. A lot of portrait style photos, some action shots, equipment & uniform details make this a must for the discerning Japanese Militaria collector. The impressed outer cover of compressed black cardboard depicts Military Scenes. Sadly the naming to the front has lost some of the gold embossing but still it is very impressive looking photo album. GC.
  A$400
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20257
 Japan: 1939 Japanese Occupied China souvenir book with 230 printed photos with fold-out up-to-date China railroad network map. Published on 6 May 1939 by Matsumura Hobundo. Photos cover the views from Peking (Beijing) in the north to Canton & British Hong Kong in the south. Noticeably one coloured photo depicts the scene of the Japanese Army entering then Chinese capital Nanking (Nanjing) & other Military related ships, planes etc.VGC cloth cover card outer.
  A$120
(US$85)
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(£64)
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20258
 Japan: 1939-45 Selection of WWII combat equipment.. Interesting lot inc Japanese water bottle with cover & cap, small flag (signed) 10"x12" & a small equipment/dilly bag & Civil Defence helmet, comp with liner, padding & civil defence badge, VG - VF
  A$350
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20259
 Japan 1939-45 Army Enlisted Man's Equipment & Ephemera lot: Type 30 ammo pouch in very dark brown leather (less 1 x side securing stud); Type 30 'Emergency' ammo pouch in rubberised canvas, brown; Mod 1933 water bottle in brown painted aluminium with its canvas harness & sling with leather strap & buckle securing stopper; pr of khaki wool puttees with tape ties; a large & impressive, printed & painted banner of the type flown by families on departure of their loved ones to the war, measures a huge 4 meters x 700mm; collar rank insignia of Sergeant Major attached to wool uniform cloth square with printed name/number (for wear on tropical shirt); a set of 3 china rice & soup bowls & platter all marked with the Imperial Army star. Minor age & service wear, some stains & tear to banner. Overall VGC. The pouches & banner scarce. (9 items)
  A$500
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20260
 Japan: 1939-45 A superb example of an 'emergency' pattern Nambu pistol holster. Heavy shellac / lacquered canvas with leather trim & securing tab. Nice light tan colour overall. comp with a spare firing pin in its pocket underneath flap. Minor scuff, particularly to leather. A fine, clean example of this scarce holster.
  A$200
(US$142)
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(£106)
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20261
 Japan 1939-45 Equipment spec plate, tin plate (120mm X 115mm) raised characters on black En. Use unknown. Average - GC condition.
  A$50
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20262
 Japan:1939-45 A rare Imperial Japanese Army psychrometer comp in leather carry case. (Used for measuring humidity). One of the phials is broken. There is an accessory box present. Nicely Japanese marked (inside leather case & instrument) Comes with post war message indicating item was captured in 1945 (Macassar-Timor). No carry strap to case. Unusual Japanese military instrument. VGC
  A$150
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20263
 Japan: 1942 'The Glorious Army Entering Singapore' official set of 6 photos in original printed paper cover. Inc signature photo, which used as the cover photo of Wikipedia, many history books & exhibitions: Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival (right), led by Ichiji Sugita, walks under a flag of truce to negotiate the capitulation of Commonwealth forces in Singapore, 15 February 1942. Cover some age staining, photos excellent , 160mmx120mm.
  A$100
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20264
 Japanese 1945 Instrument of Surrender Broadsheet. A multi-leaf printed broadsheet comprising Japanese calligraphic text with imperial seals, together with typed pages titled 'Proclamation' & 'Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Government Imperial General Headquarters to the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers', dated Tokyo Bay, Japan 1945. The text records Japan's formal acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and the cessation of WWII hostilities mid C20th origin, Wear hole at centre of folds. 300mmx400mm. Fair-GC.
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20265
 Japan: 1939-45 Imperial Marines Officer Equipment lot - Canvas & leather officer's broad sword waist belt; Officer/Marine pattern aluminium water bottle with gilt aluminium crew lid & laced canvas cover with web sling (damage to cover); a pr of khaki wool puttees with tape ties; a reproduction sword field cover in leather; a black bakelite officer's writing tool case bearing naval anchor to lid (lid cracked); a small printed cotton Marine Company banner 790 x 370mm; a set of 7 x Japanese Invasion Money banknotes (5 cents to $100), Malaya issues; an issue rice bowl & a soup bowl in white enamelled china bearing blue Imperial star insignia; a small decorated (rustic scene) 'Whistling' saki cup (chips). Some wear & minor damage consistent with age & veteran souvenir 'bring backs'. Generally VGC. (10 items)
  A$375
(US$266)
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(£199)
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20266
 Japan. Manchukuo & Port Arthur War Trace photo album, with permit of Port Arthur Fortress Headquarters (subsequent to Japanese invasion in 1931) Japanese Travel Guide. Printed 15 Apr 1934 & issued 20 Apr 1934. Issued & edited by Yamazaki Koneichiro, printed by Taisho Photographing Craftsman Institute & published by Buni Ei Do Bookstore. Inc colour portrait of the last Qing Dynasty Emperor Puyi who was installed by the Japanese as Emperor of Manchukuo & 85 mostly black & white collotypes of Manchukuo with facing page in Japanese & English colour fold-out map of famous sights in Manchukuo. GC, printed pages some yellowing, printed photo pages fresh & clean. Similar book listed on Abe books for US$327.
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
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(US$92)
(€78)
(£69)
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20267
 Jewellery, scrap damaged gold ring 9ct weight 4.5g. Damaged 1906 hallmarked silver vesta weight 14.7g. (2)
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20268
 Large lot of approx 160 military badges. ca1959-2005 both Australian & other countries. Inc embroidered Insignia (rank, trade & proficiency). A few dogs, mostly VGC - Mint condition. Retail value is more than $800
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(US$107)
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(£80)
  A$250
(US$178)
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(£133)
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20269
 Military related books & magazines. Mostly WWII, inc 14 hard cover, 3 soft cover, 3 Armourer Military magazine, 22 magazines Images of War, 7 magazines The War Years & 2 generic magazine publications. Some show age, wear & tear. (3 boxes, 51 items)
  A$25
(US$18)
(€15)
(£13)
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(US$71)
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20270
 Nice ephemera collection consisting of pay books, certificates, letters & photos to WWII 2/8th Bn Sergeant in the Middle East who later changed services & saw further service in the Pacific with the RAAF. Also included are photo albums, personal documents & basic research of two other Australian soldiers & their wartime romance & marriage after WWII; A copy of 'The War Illustrated' Vol 7 No.161 magazine mainly dealing with the fighting in Italy; Royal signals Christmas card; med/large size service certificate; Approx 50 individual pieces. Fair - GC.
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  A$200
(US$142)
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(£106)
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20271
 Parachute Qualification Metal Insignia 1980-90 lot of 6, all diff. Netherlands 104 Recon. Co. silver wing, missing rev pin & gold star; Syria, gilt grey metal, clutch-grips removed; Unidentified-Sand-cast brass, wing's flanking chute with vertical 'Commando' dagger fold pin rev; United States Navy on Marine Corps on Clutch-grip rev; South Africa Parachute Regt (3rd Para Bde) Beret badge ca 1982-1992, chromed, clutch-grip; India Parachute Regt, sand-cast W on M; Israeli 1980 Basic Parachutist wing in W on M, on clutch-grip rev with its original card of issue with Tel Aviv Maker address. Together with an Israeli Commando breast badge in W on M, clutch-grip rev. (6)
  A$60
(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
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(US$71)
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(£53)
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20272
 Parachutist Qualification Wings & Patches. Coll'n of 13 diff cloth 1950-2000. All full colour, embroidered inc countries: Belgium ('A' wing); Canada ca 1950-80; Canada ca 1980-2000; Denmark; Ecuador (Basic); GB RAF Regt (1st patt); Netherlands (dress uniform); Pakistan Para on Commando; Thailand (basic, army-3 elephants); Thailand (master-shield) & two others unidentified. Together with a British Army Para Assoc blazer patch. gVF. (13)
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(US$107)
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(US$178)
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20273
 Propaganda Newsletter 1943. 4 pgs A4 'Le Courrier De L'air' London, 11 Nov. 1943. French text + b/w photos + maps. War news from Russia, Stalin, RAF. Bombardment figures, VC. to French Sgt. pilot Aaron etc. VGC.
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(US$36)
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(£27)
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(US$71)
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20274
 Propaganda Newsletter USA/France 'L'Amerique en Guerre 24 May, 1944 A4, 4pgs. Text + b/w photos, colour titles. Allied advances in Italy, General Eisenhower etc. VF.
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(£27)
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20275
 Propaganda Newspaper 1944. 'Nachrichten Fur Die Truppe'. Nr 44, 7 Sept. 1944. 4 pgs 32.5 x 23cm produced by British, German text + b/w photo. Discusses numbers of Germans captured & etc. A little aged. GC. Scarce.
  A$50
(US$36)
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(£27)
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(US$71)
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20276
 Russia. ca1942-45 Army Officer's Belt Equipment set. Waist belt (in 'Sam-Browne' style) with open-frame, double prong buckle & 1 x support-strap slide with 'D' ring; despatch case in leather with buckled belt loops & buckled flat; water bottle in glass (minus cork stopper) in laced canvas cover with belt loop to reverse. All leather dark brown & quite dry, but overall sound. VGC. It has been suggested that this belt set pre-dates WWII & may be Civil War period (1917-22). Scarce
  A$200
(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
  A$300
(US$213)
(€180)
(£159)
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20277
 Shooter's magazines. Sporting Shooters, Shooters Journal, Angler's Digest - Shooter's Monthly (110) 1960s-70s plus Gun Law (5). Used, many show age. (115)
  A$25
(US$18)
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(£13)
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(US$43)
(€36)
(£32)
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20278
 Trophies: 2 pre 1900 English school trophies. Both engraved, with school badge. One a very large lidded tankard for Exeter College Sports, named to C.W.A. Hayward & dated 1887, Australian Poet Connection. 2nd, two-handled double pint tankard. Engraved to Winchester College Junior Fours with date 1898, with 5 boys' names. GC. Two really beautiful cups. (2)
  A$100
(US$71)
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(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
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20279
 USA. Army. WWI US 'Doughboy' soldier full length portrait in oval frame with domed glazing. Round collar discs to collar, holding the USA style felt hat, wearing gaiters. Not pulled apart, to search for names. Size approx 375x300mm. Tiny closed split at top of frame o/w VGC. Great photo.
  A$100
(US$71)
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(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
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20280
 USA. Army. Military badges & buttons. Inc Westerly High School titles Rhode Island (3). WWII US Army Women's Weather Corps. 350th American Infantry Regiment 205 Air Defence Artillery. 17 collar discs, 1 NC buckle (not old) & 36 US buttons of various types. Mostly GC. (18)
  A$75
(US$53)
(€45)
(£40)
  A$150
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20281
 USA. Large collection of badges, predominantly US military rank insignia, many Vietnam war era, in 3 display folders (Army, Marines & Air Force included, both cloth & metal insignia) & very nice junior naval officers peaked cap (khaki drill/cotton body with bi-metal naval hat badge & black leather sweat band. Size 7 5/8 (large) made by Bancroft (post WWII period). Also National Defence medal.. Retail value over $1000 VGC. (Total 184 items)
  A$200
(US$142)
(€120)
(£106)
  A$400
(US$284)
(€240)
(£212)
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20282
 USA: Collection of United States military forces embroidered & woven, rank, trade & unit insignia. c.1945-2000 Approximately 120 items with minimal duplication. Some very desirable special forces items, as well as WWII era items. ( Total 119 items) F.
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(US$71)
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(£53)
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(£106)
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20283
 USA. Mainly WWII cloth badge collection. Selection of USN NCO sleeve badges (mostly naval aviation-scarce) (13), US Army officer shoulder boards (full dress) (14), US army air force observer armband plus 9) other cloth badges inc rank, US airborne, NZ & Australian shoulder flashes.. Will not disappoint. VGC (Total 47 items)
  A$90
(US$64)
(€54)
(£48)
  A$120
(US$85)
(€72)
(£64)
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20284
 USA: Side caps / forage caps. both officers & enlisted men's types in khaki drill & winter wool blend, inc WWII period issue caps. Also cap from Thailand with a metal, pin-back badge. G-VGC (11 caps)
  A$80
(US$57)
(€48)
(£42)
  A$150
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20285
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20286
 World. Wonderful group,approx 250 cloth patches etc, inc scarce types, mostly Australian, GB, Canada & USA, c.1950-2000 inc many with retail prices up to $20 each, some even higher, ranks slides, trade & specialist badges, unit identification badges & more. Too numerous to list. EF. (About 250 pieces in total).
  A$220
(US$156)
(€132)
(£117)
  A$350
(US$249)
(€210)
(£186)
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20287
 World. 1914-90s. Lot of 51 buttons & badges. Inc 8 Turkish Army buttons cWWI (some Australian made), Imperial Russian & Fascist Italy buttons, Japanese Navy buttons (70), Royal Navy Flag Officer button KC, RAN (3) (QC), various maritime (inc Sea Cadet) & 3 broken or incomp Navy badges. (50)
  A$100
(US$71)
(€60)
(£53)
  A$150
(US$107)
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20288
 World. cWWII non-combatants gas masks/filters (3 diff) for Germany (Luftschutz), USA & France (?) with its paper mache container. Some minor flts, condition is average to good. The Luftschutz mask is complete but has some dents in the filter & a 1cm tear from a fold in the rubber. (3)
  A$75
(US$53)
(€45)
(£40)
  A$100
(US$71)
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(£53)
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