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Great Harry's Navy: How Henry Viii Gave England Sea Power
A richly detailed work of narrative history, Great Harry's Navy: How Henry VIII Gave England Sea Power chronicles the dramatic transformation of England from a minor maritime nation into a...
The Penguin Book Of Norse Myths: Gods Of The Vikings
A landmark work of world mythology, The Penguin Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings presents the rich and dramatic stories of the Norse pantheon in vivid, accessible prose...
Secondhand History, Biography & Ideas Bargain Book Box SP2737
$120.00 AUD
Secondhand History, Science & Ideas Bargain Book Box — 18 Books Elena Kostyuchenko's I Love Russia — endorsed by Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich and written by one of Russia's most...
Secondhand Biography & Memoir Bargain Book Box SP2740
$100.00 AUD
Secondhand Biography & Memoir Bargain Book Box — 14 Books Anh Do's The Happiest Refugee is Australia's most beloved memoir — the story of a family's escape from Vietnam by...
Secondhand History, Biography & Ideas Bargain Book Box SP2784
$120.00 AUD
Secondhand History, Biography & Ideas Bargain Book Box — 21 Books Dava Sobel's Longitude — the book that made narrative popular science a commercial force in the 1990s — sits...
Secondhand Ancient History & Classical Literature Bargain Book Box SP2786
$120.00 AUD
Secondhand Ancient History & Classical Literature Bargain Book Box — 19 Books Plato, Gibbon, Livy, Plutarch, Cicero, Euripides, and Hesiod in the same box — a classical education in paperback...
The Quest For Utopia: An Anthology Of Imaginary Societies
$75.00 AUD
Edition: 1st us ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards - good; faded spine; minor marks. Binding - tight. DJ...
100 Years Unheard: Wwi And The Afrikan Diasporan Woman
$12.00 AUD
A powerful work of historical and literary recovery, 100 Years Unheard: WWI and the Afrikan Diasporan Woman amplifies the long-silenced voices of Black women whose experiences during the First World...
The Lore Of Sail
$8.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA rich compendium of maritime tradition and seafaring knowledge, The Lore of Sail presents...
The Development Of Industrial Relations In Britain 1911-1939: Studies In The Evolution Of Collective Bargaining At National And Industry Level
$30.00 AUD
Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Clean and bright copy. This scholarly work chronicles the...
Bolte From Bamganie
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Clipped fep. Bolte From Bamganie by Barry Muir chronicles the remarkable life and political journey of Sir Henry...
The Cecil King Diary: 1965-1970
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical diary, The Cecil King Diary: 1965-1970, chronicles a pivotal era in British politics and society. From his unique...
Out In The Open: An Autobiography (SIGNED)
$100.00 AUD
Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionA candid and richly detailed memoir, Out in the Open: An Autobiography chronicles the life of Geoffrey...
The English House (SIGNED)
$50.00 AUD
Edition: 1st ed., 1st impr.,Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: SignedA richly detailed work of architectural and social history, The English House: The Story Of A Nation...
The Most Powerful Idea In The World: A Story Of Steam, Industry And Invention
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsA masterful work of narrative history, The Most Powerful Idea in the World: A Story of Steam, Industry and Invention chronicles the...
End Of A Hate: A Sequel To 'The Naked Island' With Which Is Incorporated Song Of War; A Short Story
$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA gripping work of autobiographical war literature, End of a Hate chronicles Australian author Russell Braddon's harrowing experiences as a...
Nancy Wake: The Story Of A Very Brave Woman
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsA gripping work of narrative biography, this account chronicles the extraordinary life of Nancy...
When The Enemy Is Tired
$15.00 AUD
Edition: 1st uk ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Some moisture damage Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight moisture damage on book block. A gripping work of historical fiction and...
Frank Buchman: A Life
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good , ex-libraryJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Small tear on title page, otherwise fine. This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable and often...
Texas
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsA sweeping work of historical fiction, Texas chronicles the epic story of the Lone Star State from its earliest days of...
The Fifties
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good , ex-libraryJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA sweeping work of narrative history, The Fifties chronicles the defining decade that transformed American society, culture, politics, and...
The Man In The Mirror: A Novel Of Espionage
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA memoir and biographical work, The Man in the Mirror chronicles the remarkable life of a man deeply embedded in...
The Ascent Of Everest
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA landmark work of mountaineering history and adventure narrative, The Ascent of Everest chronicles the triumphant 1953 British expedition that...
The Labour Party In Perspective
$25.00 AUD
Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Some moisture damage Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Moisture damage in bottom corner of top binding and first few pages. Pages otherwise in good...
Scriptures, Sects And Visions: A Profile Of Judaism From Ezra To The Jewish Revolts
$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good , ex-libraryJacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Binding in good condition and pages clean. A landmark work in the field of Second Temple Judaism and early...
Akenfield: Portrait Of An English Village
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA landmark work of oral history and social documentary, Akenfield: Portrait of an English Village chronicles the lives of the inhabitants of...
Stalky's Reminiscences
$20.00 AUD
Edition: Forth ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: Poor Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsStalky’s Reminiscences is a compelling piece of military and literary history, written by Major-General L.C. Dunsterville. For fans of classic...
South With Mawson: Reminiscences Of The Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: binding loose in some areas but pages still intact and structural.A gripping work of polar exploration memoir, South With Mawson:...
Australia's First Fabians: Middle-Class Radicals, Labour Activists And The Early Labour Movement
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair , ex-libraryJacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Shelf wear on binding, otherwise fine. pages in great conditon.A richly researched work of political and social...
An Autobiography: Volume 1
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Binding in great condition, firm and intact. Pages clean and crisp. A beloved classic of literary memoir, An Autobiography: Part...
The Condition Of England
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerPublished in 1909, this landmark work of social and political commentary presents a penetrating diagnosis of Edwardian Britain at a moment of...
A Narrow Street
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light foxing on block, pages otherwise fine and clean. Binding intact - faded on spine. A warm and...
The Making Of The English Working Class
$45.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair , ex-libraryJacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Shelf wear on binding. Tanning on block but pages otherwise in good condition and clean. A landmark...
Poems
$30.00 AUD
Edition: First Edition Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: No slipcase. Binding strong and in good condition. Pages clean and vibrant. Coloured and black an white...
Georgian Adventure
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA lively work of autobiographical memoir and travel writing, Georgian Adventure chronicles Douglas Jerrold's spirited life against the backdrop of the early...
Further Reminiscences
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Poor Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Binding loose in some areas, pages still intact. Light pencil marks throughout. A compelling work of political memoir and autobiography,...
Fear, And Be Slain: Adventures By Land, Sea And Air
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Binding showing signs of coming loose but still structural. Pages in good condition with light foxing - foxing is light...
The Record Of An Adventurous Life
$50.00 AUD
Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Acceptable Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Binding coming loose at the spine - pages still intact. Internal pages show finger prints. Binding had tears...
More Memories Of Melbourne University: Undergraduate Life In The Years Since 1919
$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Shows signs of fading but otherwise jacket in good condition. Pages clean and bright. A rich work of...
Leonard Woolf: A Political Biography
$20.00 AUD
Edition: Second ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded on spine - otherwise fine and now protected in mylar sleeve. Pages bright. Binding tight.A...
Robert Kennedy And His Times
$50.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA sweeping political biography, Robert Kennedy and His Times chronicles the life of one of America's most compelling and consequential...
More Memories Of Melbourne University: Undergraduate Life In The Years Since 1919
$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Shows signs of fading but otherwise jacket in good condition. Pages clean and bright. A rich work of...
The Australian Commonwealth: A Picture Of The Community 1901-1955
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light wear around edges & corners of jacket. A landmark work of Australian social...
Old Melbourne Town: Before The Gold Rush
$100.00 AUD
Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Jacket in good condition - slighlty faded on spine but otherwise still bright and structural. Pages...
Daughter Of The River: An Autobiography
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA landmark work of autobiographical literature, Daughter of the River chronicles the harrowing yet...
Victorian Cities
$10.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis seminal work of urban history, Victorian Cities, chronicles the dramatic transformation of British...
The History Of Underclothes
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis comprehensive historical account, The History Of Underclothes, chronicles the evolution of intimate apparel...
Melbourne's Development & Planning (SIGNED)
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased spine. Clean text. Melbourne's Development And Planning presents a comprehensive analysis...