12 Results: antique books in Ballarat Region, VIC

Offered for sale is this rare antique 18th Century English original copperplate etching, created during the reign of George III (in 1788) by Alexander Hogg (16 Paternoster Row, The Kings Arms). Originally published as part of ‘A New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels (John Hamilton Moore, 1788) which contained plates of Australia, New Zealand, North/Central America and Tahiti. Active from 1788 to 1805, Hogg is most famous as the original publisher of Captain James Cook’s journals; a

Offered for sale is this antique/vintage 20th Century original lithoprint, most likely European (possibly French or English) in origin and estimated to date from the 1900’s to 1950’s. Despite extensive research the artist, printer and original intention for the work is unknown but may have been an advertising piece or for a soft-book cover. Designed in the style of George Barbier, Ancell Stronach, Georges Lepape, etc and printed on a soft card (or to which it may have been glued), it features

Solid Concrete Garden Statue. ( not fibreclay / fibrestone so is very heavy). Child sitting holding a book. Peaceful, contemplative facial expression with lovely detail in he figure and clothing. Antique light grey finish. Looks beautiful as is or raised on a pedestal base. Very good pre owned condition. Approx measurements: 45 cm Height 35 cm x 30 cm Width at base We have several other outdoor garden statues, pedestals, pots/ planters and birdbaths listed so feel free to have a look.

Offered for sale is this high-quality antique early 20th Century German photolithographic sepia print of English artist Edmund Blair Leighton’s ‘A summer shower’ (1896). Research indicates this was produced in December 1905 as a supplement to ‘Weldon’s Illustrated Dressmaker’ magazine (the printer is most likely Neue Photographise Gesellschaft A.G. - which operated from 1862 to 1921). Weldon’s is famous as being the first large-scale English commercial fashion pattern-making company, operating

Unique Antique looking book box- alice and wonderland

Offered for sale is this antique German original pencil, chalk and pastel sketch, painted on 22 October 1913 by Joseph Sitzwohl. Created as a student exercise, Joseph has skilfully rendered a charming depiction of a large conch shell and book. The tones in the work are perfectly matched by the stressed-look frame. In excellent condition, especially as being over 110 years old! Measures 45cm (h) x 51cm (w) framed (approx.). Ready to hang, nothing to spend. Please check the photos as they for

Offered for sale is this collection of three antique and vintage sporting books. Included is a: - 1894 (Sixth Edition) copy of Joseph Bennett’s, ‘Billiards’ published by Thomas de la Rue & Co Ltd (England). In great condition for being 127 years old! Small dedication. - 1950 (First Edition) copy of A G Moyes’, ‘A century of cricketers’ published by Angus & Robertson (Australia). Dust jacket missing. Small decication. - 1957 (First Edition) copy of Harry Hopman’s, ‘Aces and places’ published

Offered for sale is this antique gilt brass clock case that has been transformed into a unique statement delight! The case itself most likely dates from the early 20th Century, and features a blend of neo-classical and gothic elements – cherubs, garlands, pierced galleries, columns, torches and a floral finial. It’s now become the sort of decorative item you’d see in the best interior design books and magazines. You’ll be asked ‘wow – where did you get that?’. This has been achieved by creat

Offered for sale is this antique 1908 edition of Queen Alexandra of England’s ‘Christmas gift book – photos from my camera’ (The Daily Telegraph, London). If you love Downton Abbey, this is for you! Contains a series of high-quality reproduced photos detailing life within the English royal family across 1908. Showcases the Edwardian era at its peak – bitterly poignant in that this world would soon be shattered in the aftermath of WW1 trench warfare and the Russian Revolution. In good conditio

Offered for sale is this antique 1921 edition (limited to 1,000 copies) of C Stewart’s ‘The pastels of Cumbrae Stewart’ (The McCubbin James Press, Melbourne). Janet Agnes Cumbrae Stewart (*****1960) is a sorely underappreciated figure in Australian art and queer history. Renewed critical and academic appreciation of her significant role as a supremely talented watercolour, oil and pastel artist will hopefully occur! Find out more about her interesting life at: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/her

Offered for sale is this antique 1872 First Edition of W H Davenport Adams’ ‘The buried cities of Campania (or Pompeii and Herculaneum – their history, their destruction and their remains)’ (T Nelson & Sons). 75 At nearly 150 years old, this rare and desirable book is in very good condition, some page foxing and gentle wear to the original red cloth cover. No plates have been removed, 100% intact and a sound copy overall. Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.

Presented for sale is this group of original and genuine antique and modern Asian artworks. For sale are: - 2 x Ukiyo-E woodblock prints, estimated to have been produced between 1850 and 1899. My research attributes these to the highly-regarded and collectable master Uttagawa Hiroshige (born 1797, died 1858). Hiroshige is considered the last great master of Ukiyo-E landscape art. They are both from one a series of ‘Views from/Travels to/Landscapes of’ books that often contained a compilation