Lot #206 - THE SYDNEY MAIL, Articles on The Sydney Harbour Bridge by Kathleen Butler
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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 #:206
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Lot Description:THE SYDNEY MAIL, Articles on The Sydney Harbour Bridge by Kathleen Butler
Two bound volumes of The Sydney Mail, each issue with an article written by Kathleen Butler, both with typed index at front by Kathleen Butler, First Volume: 13 Sydney Mails, November 1922 - March 1924, Second Volume: 13 Sydney Mail April 1924 - February 1927, Bindings vary, one volume restored, the other in need of repair, spine missing, 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 [2]
each volume 42 x 30 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$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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