Lot #1357 - “A Chart of the British Empire showing the growth of the Empire during the Queen’s Reign
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Decorative Arts & Collectables
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Sale Date:14 Aug 2021 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 732
15 Aug 2021 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 733 - 1470 -
Lot #:1357
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Lot Description:“A Chart of the British Empire showing the growth of the Empire during the Queen’s Reign
and also the relative prosperity of its various divisions at the present time.” circa 1900 supplement to “The Graphic”, 84 x 125cm. -
Notes:A remarkable document, listing, amongst other things “The growth of large towns” (Melbourne: 490,000; Adelaide: 133,000); “Deficiency of Females in each 100 Males” (New Zealand: 11; Western Australia: 55); “Saving Banks Deposits per head of population” (South Australia: £7,10s.; Queensland: £4,19s; Ireland: £1,13s.).
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Estimate:A$200 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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