From 18 June to 29 August 2021, an exhibition of doll houses and related ephemera: Doll House: Miniature Worlds of Wonder This National Trust exhibition features over 40 doll houses, ephemera and … [Read more...]
Dream factory – exhibition
On until 31 August 2021, in Melbourne CBD; this small exhibition is entitled ‘Dream Factory: GMH Design at Fisherman’s Bend 1964-2020’ From Aussie classics to contemporary concept cars, this small … [Read more...]
Coming out in the 70s
UNTIL 30 MAY 2021, IF YOU ARE IN SYDNEY YOU CAN VISIT A MANY DIMENSIONAL EXHIBITION ABOUT when gay and lesbian life went public in the 1970s. Speaking up and standing out, gay men and women took to … [Read more...]
ESA President’s report for 2018/2019
ESA 2018/2019 REPORT - the ESA has had a busy year with 2 fairs, the symposium, show and tell meetings, a swap meet, the publications and participation in Rare Book Week. Fairs We have had the … [Read more...]
Sydney Rare Book Fair
BOOKSELLERS FROM NSW & OTHER STATES offering rare antiquarian books and printed material. Where: MacLaurin Hall, The Quadrangle, University of Sydney; When: Friday 1 Nov., 1pm-7pm; and … [Read more...]
Collecting maps: an uncharted journey 30 October 2019
'Collecting maps: an uncharted journey' presented by Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy AM. Robert has been an avid map collector for over 40 years, from $20 tourist maps to rare charts of … [Read more...]
Revolutions: records and rebels – until 6 October 2019
The Beatles' Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover reconstructed with uniforms, lyrics and more. Image: Melbourne Museum. A retro exhibition brings the Sixties back … [Read more...]
Busy Bees in Heidelberg
Unique 19th Century signature quilt now on display Sundays 2pm-5pm until end of November. This large, rare quilt with distinctive lace insertions was made by a local group to help raise funds in the … [Read more...]
Valuation Day – Hawthorn Vic.
VALUATION DAY, Sunday August 25, 2019, 1-4pm. The Boroondara Historical Societies present a valuation day: Please check your cupboards and bring along a piece or two to be valued. Richard … [Read more...]