Lot #208 - DORMAN LONG & Company Limited, The Sydney Harbour Bridge
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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 #:208
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Lot Description:DORMAN LONG & Company Limited, The Sydney Harbour Bridge
colour print of Cyril Farey & Graham Dawburns original pencil & watercolour depiction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 1924 + 4 photographs associated with Sydney Harbour Bridge tender, 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 [5]
Dorman sheet 41 x 30.5 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$200 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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