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“The Arabian Nights” – The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night & The Supplemental Nights to the Thousand Nights and A Night – 16 Volumes Complete – Sir Richard Francis Burton

To many, one of the greatest men to live in the Victorian era Sir Richard Francis Burton- Adventurer, Explorer, Linguist extraordinaire… originally published the first ten volume work in 1885 and the additional six volumes between 1886 and 1888.

Criticised and acclaimed Burton did not hold back exposing the sexual imagery in the source texts and further emphasising by adding extensive footnotes and appendices on Oriental sexual more.

Because of strict laws on obscene material these volumes were printed privately for subscribers only by “The Burton Club” – this set circa 1910.

Collectable and gift worthy. A trifle rubbed here and there and the gilt spines a little light affected – otherwise a super and substantial set.

Heavy and obviously large in scale – a postage supplement will be required, at cost, dependent on the location of the purchaser … please enquire – it will be worthwhile

The whole of the Arabian Nights in captivating Burton Language.

$490.00

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Field or Students Microscope [French Style] c1900

A late Victorian perhaps Edwardian student’s or field drum microscope. In fine working condition. Original wooden case. This variety would have been used by a naturalist in the field. French by manufacture.

Single brass objective, the body retains nearly all its original lacquer and is quite bright, swivel mirror unblemished. Mahogany fitted case in fine condition.

Practical antique scientific instrument

$190.00

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Moonta Copper Mine, South Australian – Magic Lantern Slide – Issued by Newton & Co 1913

An original magic lantern slide showing a working scene at the Moonta Copper Mine, South Australia, by Newton & Co, London. This formed part of a set on Australasia sold in 1913.

Copper was discovered at Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, near a Wombat burrow in 1860. A mine was soon built based on Cornish principles and bringing in mining experience from Cornwall, By the mid 1860’s it was thriving and by 1870 Moonta rivalled Adelaide – a million pound dividend was soon paid. The depression of the 1920’s put paid to all of that and the mine closed in 1923.

Some buildings or remnants still exist, and the site was put on the National Heritage Listing in 2017. It is well worth a visit look it up online. When you look it up you will see the remains of two engine houses – Hughes Engine House which was used to de-water the mine [active layers were below the natural water table] that engine ran for over 58 years. And, Richman’s Engine House which was used for crushing and processing ore [32 inch Cornish Beam Engine]. We recon our image is of the Richman Engine House … what do you think? The Engineer for both Houses was Frederick May.

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.

Early active image of work at the Moonta Copper Mine

$90.00

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The Struggle For Sea Power- A Naval History of American Independence – Sam Willis

A substantial piece of work by Wills on this important naval period for all involved.

Published by Atlantic Books, London in 2015. Thick Royal octavo, 573 pages, heavily illustrated including important charts. Fine condition – hard to find in Australia.

The American Revolution was a naval war of immense scope and variety – engagements took place on five ocean – involving the Americans, British, French, Spanish, Dutch and the Russians …

All about the War of Independence at sea.

$50.00

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The Man With the Donkey – John Simpson Kirkpatrick – The Good Samaritan of Gallipoli – Sir Irving Benson.

Published by Hodder in 1965. Octavo, 95 pages, illustrated from period photographs. Ownership signature on front end paper, otherwise a very good copy.

For those that know of this native of the North East of England and later Australia and want to know more then this is the book. What a hero … few have put themselves so constantly in danger to save their wounded compatriots than The Man With the Donkey. Inspirational read

Read this and you will never complain again!.

$25.00

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Copper to Gold – History of Wallaroo [South Australia] – Rex Whiltshire.

Published in 1968 by the township of Wallaroo. Octavo, perfect bound soft cover, 162 pages, illustrated throughout, images on end paper. A few marks on the back otherwise a very good copy.

Thorough presentation of the history of Wallaroo and the region. Flinders visit, aborigines, notable identities, the discovery of copper and then gold, good images from the period.

Another super local history associated with the discovery of copper and gold.

$25.00

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“The Arabian Nights” – The Book of the Thousand Nights and A Night & The Supplemental Nights to the Thousand Nights and A Night – 16 Volumes Complete – Sir Richard Francis Burton

Field or Students Microscope [French Style] c1900

Moonta Copper Mine, South Australian – Magic Lantern Slide – Issued by Newton & Co 1913

The Struggle For Sea Power- A Naval History of American Independence – Sam Willis

The Man With the Donkey – John Simpson Kirkpatrick – The Good Samaritan of Gallipoli – Sir Irving Benson.

Copper to Gold – History of Wallaroo [South Australia] – Rex Whiltshire.

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