Lot #201 - (BRADFIELD, J.J.C) The Sydney Harbour Bridge and its Effect on the Northern Suburbs (1922)
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | Fine & Rare Books from the Library of John Whittle | Part 1
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Sale Date:24 Sep 2023 ~ 2pm (AEST)
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Lot #:201
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Lot Description:(BRADFIELD, J.J.C) The Sydney Harbour Bridge and its Effect on the Northern Suburbs (1922)
26pp typed copy of an address given in 1922, illustrated with tipped in photographs (copies of slides used in the address), on page 26 Miss Butler is thanked for assisting in the preparation of the address, burgundy leather, gilt title & border, some wear, From the Library of Kathleen M. Butler (1891-1972), Secretary to J.J.C.Bradfield, on numerous occasions Bradfield acknowledged Butler's assistance in developing the tender specifications, she acted as chief publicist for the bridgeís construction and was generally the spokesperson when Bradfield was away, she was held in high regard
25 x 34 cm -
Provenance:Item previously sold at auction as part of a group, Bay East Auctions, Sydney, May 27, 2012, Lot 429 'A Collection of Bound Volumes Containing Photographs and Documents Relating to the Construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Presentation copies from Dr J. J. C. Bradfield to his secretary, Kathleen M. Butler, in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to the project'
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Estimate:A$450 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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