Drawing of an Asian Pied Starling from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: India and Southeast Asia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Common Genet from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: the Iberian peninsula.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Two letters from H.H. Asquith to Lord Noel-Buxton, with a handwritten draft of a reply from Noel-Buxton. All discuss political issues, including the annexation of Dalmatia by Italy.

Interior view photograph. A space instrument displayed on the upper level of the Britain Pavilion Tower.

Photograph of mannequins displaying the uniforms of Canada's Atlantic heritage.

Photograph of Altantic Provinces exterior (C-409). The Atlantic Provinces Pavilion represented the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. It's giant cantilevered roof was designed to exhibit the use of Eastern Spruce. The Pavilion's two upper stories were open on all sides while the basement housed the kitchen, staff quarters and a boat building exhibit. The ground floor consisted of four main exhibitions themed Resources, Heritage & Culture, Industry and Leisure. A 30' long sculpture by artists Kuryllowicz and Schreiber was made entirely of giant whale bones and was a main attraction. The second floor featured a 260 capacity open air restaurant which the minirail passed by in close proximity. Cantilevered (75') truss roof Reinforced concrete, structural steel and black spruce trusses. Spruce and plywood exterior (finished with exposed aggregate in cement on metal lath) with gyproc interior (O29).

Interior view photograph. Scale model of the atomic ice-breaker named 'Lenin'

A letter from Aubrey Herbert to Buxton.

A note from Austen Chamberlain to Mr. Buxton, arranging a meeting to discuss political issues in the Balkans.

Photograph of Australia Pavilion exterior (lot C-456). The two storey Australian pavilion was skilfully designed to guide movement within it. The interior space was defined by four massive wooden pillars that fanned out through the 2nd floor and towards the ceiling. Central to the pavilion was an entrance ramp that took visitors from the ground floor to the heart of the four exhibition areas above. The "Way of Life", "Arts", "Science" and "National Development" exhibits were laid out inside a relaxing atmospehere full of places to rest while enjoying the displays. The builidng could be exited by a ramp on the north side of the second level. Another major feature of the Australian Pavilion was the landscaped area in which it was set. The gardens of Australian trees and vegetation included a Kangaroo enclosure where visitors could catch a glimpse of the national animal. Inverted, truncated pyramid with four main square shaped interior sections. Reinforced concrete and laminated wood beams. Grey tinted glass with painted metal curtain wall. (S: 136' x 136' --- A: 37,000 sq. ft. --- H: 33').