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6:00 pm: Collecting maps (Sydney)

11:00 am: A peek inside the Caroline Simpson Library (tour Sydney)

1:00 pm: Sydney Rare Book Fair

1:00 pm: Sydney Rare Book Fair

6:00 pm: Ephemera as Historical Sources (panel Melbourne)

6:30 pm: ESA End of Year Dinner

All day: Gippsland antiques & collectables' fair

All day: Gippsland antiques & collectables' fair

9:00 am: Postcard Fair (Sydney)

Celebrate the end of year in ephemera style

I BOUGHT THESE AT THE FAIR, yes the Collectables & Ephemera Fair.

‘The trainer’ from Cherub shoes’. 18.5x17cm.

Next fair Sunday 22 September 2019, 8.30am members’ entry. General public 9.15am. Closes up at 2pm.

Programme cover for the Shaw Savill Line race meeting on the M.V. Dominion Monarch, 28 March 1949, 18.5x13cm. Collection of ESA member BP.

So get in before noon to have plenty of time to look at the more than 50 stalls.

Box, instructions and some cards from ‘The Secret Seven’.

November 2019

October 30, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

'Collecting maps: an uncharted journey' presented by Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy AM at the State Library of New South Wales

Clancy has been an avid map collector for over 40 years, from $20 tourist maps to rare charts of exploration. Each map in his collection has a story attached - whether it be the first selection he bought in London or the Matthew Flinders atlas he bought in 1978. Hear Clancy discuss his collecting journal!

October 31, 2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Special, in-depth, curator-led tour of the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection (CSL&RC), the library of Sydney Living Museums.
Since the 1980s, the CSL&RC has quietly and diligently amassed a collection focusing on the post-1788 history of the home in Australia, a collection that covers a range of material culture formats. Architectural pattern books, furniture design books, manufacturers’ trade catalogues and sample books published in both Australia and overseas shine a light on our houses, interiors and gardens. Many of these publications are not held by any other Australian library.

Tour numbers are limited to 30. Book tickets by going to this link.

Where: The Mint, 10 Macquarie St, Sydney

November 1, 2019 1:00 pm – November 2, 2019 2:00 pm

McLaurin Hall

The Quadrangle

University of Sydney

NSW

Map

Booksellers from New South Wales and other states offering rare antiquarian books and printed material.

Where: MacLaurin Hall, The Quadrangle, University of Sydney

When: Friday 1 November 1-7pm and Saturday 2 November 10am-4pm

Free entry.

November 1, 2019 1:00 pm – November 2, 2019 2:00 pm

McLaurin Hall

The Quadrangle

University of Sydney

NSW

Map

Booksellers from New South Wales and other states offering rare antiquarian books and printed material.

Where: MacLaurin Hall, The Quadrangle, University of Sydney

When: Friday 1 November 1-7pm and Saturday 2 November 10am-4pm

Free entry.

November 12, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

‘Ephemera as historical sources’ is part of the ‘Making Public Histories series’ run by the History Council of Victoria.

Speakers:

Dr Annette Shiell, Senior Curator Heritage, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 'Out of the bag and into the archive: Royal Melbourne Show ephemera';

Rebecca Carland, Senior Curator, History of Collections & Scientific Art at Museums Victoria, 'Where worlds collide: ephemera in science';

Richard Aitken, historian, curator, and writer, ‘Hazardous goods: the case of white lead in household paint’.

Admission is free, but bookings are required. via: https://www.historycouncilvic.org.au/making_public_histories_seminar_series

Where: Old Treasury Building, Melbourne.

November 20, 2019 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Enjoy sparkling conversation and good company at the ESA end of year dinner.

All Welcome at this relaxed and fun night.

Where: Old England Hotel, 459 Lower Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg

Please RSVP for numbers text: 0418 515 256 or email: edjewell AT optusnet.com.au

November 23, 2019All day

Kernot Hall

Princess Drive

Morwell, VIC 3840

Australia

394288023

Map

This weekend event is now in its 24th year and has grown into a major event in Gippsland with a huge range of antiques and collectables on display and for sale.
There will be something for everyone including historical displays, collections to view and plenty of bargains to be purchased, with over 50 local and interstate dealers in attendance.

Free antique appraisals will be available on both days, so if you have something old and interesting bring it along for Ross Roycroft to appraise for you.

This Fair is a great opportunity for collectors to get together and socialize over the whole weekend or just drop in for an hour or so to look at items of interest. Full catering will be available.

The Fair is organised by the Gippsland Antique Bottles and Collectables Club Inc.

Items for sale include: Ephemera; Vintage Radios; Antique Bottles; Coins; Comics; Records & music memorabilia; Kitchenalia; Books; and more.

November 24, 2019All day

Kernot Hall

Princess Drive

Morwell, VIC 3840

Australia

394288023

Map

Free antique appraisals will be available on both days, so if you have something old and interesting bring it along for Ross Roycroft to appraise for you.

This Fair is a great opportunity for collectors to get together and socialize over the whole weekend or just drop in for an hour or so to look at items of interest. Full catering will be available.

The Fair is organised by the Gippsland Antique Bottles and Collectables Club Inc.

Items for sale include: Ephemera; Vintage Radios; Antique Bottles; Coins; Comics; Records & music memorabilia; Kitchenalia; Books; and more.

1 1:00 pm: Sydney Rare Book Fair November 1, 2019 1:00 pm – November 2, 2019 2:00 pm McLaurin Hall The Quadrangle University of Sydney NSW Map Booksellers from New South Wales and other states offering rare antiquarian books and printed material. Where: MacLaurin Hall, The Quadrangle, University of Sydney When: Friday 1 November 1-7pm and Saturday 2 November 10am-4pm Free entry. Read more

2 1:00 pm: Sydney Rare Book Fair November 1, 2019 1:00 pm – November 2, 2019 2:00 pm McLaurin Hall The Quadrangle University of Sydney NSW Map Booksellers from New South Wales and other states offering rare antiquarian books and printed material. Where: MacLaurin Hall, The Quadrangle, University of Sydney When: Friday 1 November 1-7pm and Saturday 2 November 10am-4pm Free entry. Read more

12 6:00 pm: Ephemera as Historical Sources (panel Melbourne) November 12, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ‘Ephemera as historical sources’ is part of the ‘Making Public Histories series’ run by the History Council of Victoria. Speakers: Dr Annette Shiell, Senior Curator Heritage, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 'Out of the bag and into the archive: Royal Melbourne Show ephemera'; Rebecca Carland, Senior Curator, History of Collections & Scientific Art at Museums Victoria, 'Where worlds collide: ephemera in science'; Richard Aitken, historian, curator, and writer, ‘Hazardous goods: the case of white lead in household paint’. Admission is free, but bookings are required. via: https://www.historycouncilvic.org.au/making_public_histories_seminar_series Where: Old Treasury Building, Melbourne. Read more

20 6:30 pm: ESA End of Year Dinner November 20, 2019 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Celebrate the end of year in ephemera style Enjoy sparkling conversation and good company at the ESA end of year dinner. All Welcome at this relaxed and fun night. Where: Old England Hotel, 459 Lower Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Please RSVP for numbers text: 0418 515 256 or email: edjewell AT optusnet.com.au Read more

23 All day: Gippsland antiques & collectables' fair November 23, 2019All day Kernot Hall Princess Drive Morwell, VIC 3840 Australia 394288023 Map This weekend event is now in its 24th year and has grown into a major event in Gippsland with a huge range of antiques and collectables on display and for sale. There will be something for everyone including historical displays, collections to view and plenty of bargains to be purchased, with over 50 local and interstate dealers in attendance. Free antique appraisals will be available on both days, so if you have something old and interesting bring it along for Ross Roycroft to appraise for you. This Fair is a great opportunity for collectors to get together and socialize over the whole weekend or just drop in for an hour or so to look at items of interest. Full catering will be available. The Fair is organised by the Gippsland Antique Bottles and Collectables Club Inc. Items for sale include: Ephemera; Vintage Radios; Antique Bottles; Coins; Comics; Records & music memorabilia; Kitchenalia; Books; and more. Read more

24 All day: Gippsland antiques & collectables' fair November 24, 2019All day Kernot Hall Princess Drive Morwell, VIC 3840 Australia 394288023 Map This weekend event is now in its 24th year and has grown into a major event in Gippsland with a huge range of antiques and collectables on display and for sale. There will be something for everyone including historical displays, collections to view and plenty of bargains to be purchased, with over 50 local and interstate dealers in attendance. Free antique appraisals will be available on both days, so if you have something old and interesting bring it along for Ross Roycroft to appraise for you. This Fair is a great opportunity for collectors to get together and socialize over the whole weekend or just drop in for an hour or so to look at items of interest. Full catering will be available. The Fair is organised by the Gippsland Antique Bottles and Collectables Club Inc. Items for sale include: Ephemera; Vintage Radios; Antique Bottles; Coins; Comics; Records & music memorabilia; Kitchenalia; Books; and more. Read more 9:00 am: Postcard Fair (Sydney) November 24, 2019 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Great Postcard and Small Collectibles Fair run by the New South Wales Postcard Collectors' Society In addition to vintage and modern postcards, there will also be a range of other paper collectibles such as old books, magazines and brochures, Trade Cards, Cigarette Cards, and philately. At each Fair, dealers offer thousands of postcards (ranging from over 100 years old to moderns), books and ephemera and small collectables for sale on a wide range of popular subjects and themes: views of Early Sydney, N.S.W, Australian and foreign towns and cities, glamour and fashion, artist signed (e.g Norman Lindsay, J.A Turner, and Neville Cayley), transport (including shipping, aviation, railways trams etc), social history, sport (including cricket, horse racing, golf and football), military, ethnic, famous people, advertising, theater, sports, architecture, historical events, royalty, fantasy, comic cards, etc… There are usually a good number of cards and some other postal items from overseas countries including the UK, Germany, France, Italy etc, China, and other Asian countries, and the Middle East and Africa. There are usually a good number of postcards with postmarks and other markings relevant to postal history collectors. Great morning tea, lunch and other refreshments are available. Where: the IMAR Community Hall. 2a Fitzroy St Croydon, NSW (very close to the Croydon Railway station). Entrance is free. Read more

November 24, 2019 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Great Postcard and Small Collectibles Fair run by the New South Wales Postcard Collectors' Society

In addition to vintage and modern postcards, there will also be a range of other paper collectibles such as old books, magazines and brochures, Trade Cards, Cigarette Cards, and philately.

At each Fair, dealers offer thousands of postcards (ranging from over 100 years old to moderns), books and ephemera and small collectables for sale on a wide range of popular subjects and themes: views of Early Sydney, N.S.W, Australian and foreign towns and cities, glamour and fashion, artist signed (e.g Norman Lindsay, J.A Turner, and Neville Cayley), transport (including shipping, aviation, railways trams etc), social history, sport (including cricket, horse racing, golf and football), military, ethnic, famous people, advertising, theater, sports, architecture, historical events, royalty, fantasy, comic cards, etc… There are usually a good number of cards and some other postal items from overseas countries including the UK, Germany, France, Italy etc, China, and other Asian countries, and the Middle East and Africa. There are usually a good number of postcards with postmarks and other markings relevant to postal history collectors.

Great morning tea, lunch and other refreshments are available.

Where: the IMAR Community Hall. 2a Fitzroy St Croydon, NSW (very close to the Croydon Railway station).
Entrance is free.