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Letters from Iceland

Letters from Iceland

$50.00 AUD
Author: W.H. Auden and Louis MacNeicebinding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber, 1937Condition: book: Ex-library, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerLetters from Iceland is a collection of...
Retreat from Glory

Retreat from Glory

$15.00 AUD
Author: Lockhart, Robert Hamilton Bruce Sir (1887-1970)binding: HardbackPublished: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1943Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerRetreat from Glory is a...
Confessions of a Croupier

Confessions of a Croupier

$30.00 AUD
Author: Paul de Ketchivabinding: HardbackPublished: Hurst & Blackett, 1111Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsConfessions of a Croupier is a humorous exploration of...
Jose Antonio Paez

Jose Antonio Paez

$20.00 AUD
Author: R. B. Cunninghame Grahambinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann, 1929Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life of José Antonio...
My Destiny: The Autobiography of Emanuel Wajnblum

My Destiny: The Autobiography of Emanuel Wajnblum

$40.00 AUD
Author: Emanuel Wajnblumbinding: SoftbackPublished: Emanuel Wajnblum, 1997Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis autobiography chronicles the life of Emanuel Wajnblum, detailing his personal journey,...
Life at Full Throttle: The Memoirs of Clive Smith

Life at Full Throttle: The Memoirs of Clive Smith

$120.00 AUD
Author: Clive Smithbinding: HardbackPublished: Arcadia, 2018Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionLife at Full Throttle is a memoir by Clive Smith, co-founder of Nelvana, detailing...
As I Walked Down New Grub Street

As I Walked Down New Grub Street

$15.00 AUD
Author: Walter Allenbinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1981Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book serves as a commentary on George Gissing's novel 'New Grub Street', exploring...
Right Honourable Gentlemen

Right Honourable Gentlemen

$15.00 AUD
Author: Watchmanbinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club, 1940Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: Previous ownerA biography exploring the lives and contributions of British statesmen, focusing on the political...
The Last Voyage: Captain Cook's Lost Diary

The Last Voyage: Captain Cook's Lost Diary

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hammond Innesbinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThe Last Voyage: Captain Cook's Lost Diary chronicles Captain Cook's search for the North-West Passage,...
A Threefold Cord

A Threefold Cord

$30.00 AUD
Author: A. Maude Roydenbinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1947Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsA Threefold Cord is an autobiographical work by A. Maude...
Illiberal Liberal: Robert Lowe in New South Wales

Illiberal Liberal: Robert Lowe in New South Wales

$15.00 AUD
Author: Knightbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne UP, 1966Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and political career of Robert Lowe, Viscount Sherbrooke, focusing...
People in Glass House: Growing Up at Government House

People in Glass House: Growing Up at Government House

$15.00 AUD
Author: Adelaide Lubbockbinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1977Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis memoir explores the author's experiences growing up at Government House, providing insights into life...
Edinburgh

Edinburgh

$15.00 AUD
Author: George Scott-Moncrieffbinding: HardbackPublished: B.T. Batsford, 1947Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsEdinburgh is a reflection of George Scott-Moncrieff's deep connection to his...
Of Blood and Hope

Of Blood and Hope

$30.00 AUD
Author: Samuel Pisarbinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1980Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsOf Blood and Hope is a memoir by Samuel Pisar that delves into his...
Adelaide Ironside: The Pilgrim of Art

Adelaide Ironside: The Pilgrim of Art

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jill Poultonbinding: HardbackPublished: Hale & Iremonger, 1987Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of Adelaide Ironside, a notable yet...
In A Different Light: Australian Artists Working In Italy

In A Different Light: Australian Artists Working In Italy

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter Ward & Susan Wardbinding: HardbackPublished: University Queensland Press,, 1991Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the contributions of Australian artists in Italy,...
Tolstoy: The Making of a Novelist

Tolstoy: The Making of a Novelist

$15.00 AUD
Author: Edward Crankshawbinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1974Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of the renowned Russian author...
Six O'Clock Diamon

Six O'Clock Diamon

$35.00 AUD
Author: Gus Officerbinding: HardbackPublished: Woolhouse Press, 2008Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsSix O'Clock Diamon is the personal account of a young man from Warrnambool in...
J. Ramsay MacDonald

J. Ramsay MacDonald

$20.00 AUD
Author: Austen Morganbinding: SoftbackPublished: Manchester University Press, 1987Condition: book: Fair, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and political career of James Ramsay MacDonald,...
John Monash: A Biography

John Monash: A Biography

$30.00 AUD
Author: Geoffrey Serlebinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, 1983Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life of General Sir John Monash, a prominent Australian figure...
The Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. Danish Art Collection

The Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. Danish Art Collection

$30.00 AUD
Author: John L. Loeb Jr.binding: SoftbackPublished: Not specified, 2005Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book showcases a significant collection of Danish art amassed...
The Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. Danish Art Collection

The Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. Danish Art Collection

$30.00 AUD
Author: John L. Loeb Jr.binding: SoftbackPublished: John L. Loeb Jr., 2005Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book showcases the Danish Art Collection of...
The Divine Garbo

The Divine Garbo

$15.00 AUD
Author: Frederick Sandsbinding: HardbackPublished: Grosset & Dunlap, 1979Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThe Divine Garbo by Frederick Sands is a first edition, first printing...
Phillip Blashki: A Victorian Patriarch

Phillip Blashki: A Victorian Patriarch

$40.00 AUD
Author: Gael R. Hammerbinding: HardbackPublished: Blashki, 1986Condition: book: Good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionThis book chronicles the history of the Blashki family, one of the key Australian...
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

$15.00 AUD
Author: Edith Blackwell Holdenbinding: HardbackPublished: M. Joseph, 1977Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis captivating journal, originally a nature diary from 1906, offers a rare...
Wanamurraganya: The Story of Jack McPhee

Wanamurraganya: The Story of Jack McPhee

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sally Morganbinding: SoftbackPublished: Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1989 reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsWanamurraganya: The Story of Jack McPhee is a compelling...
From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi

From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi

$25.00 AUD
Author: Aisin-Gioro Pu Yibinding: HardbackPublished: Foreign Language Press, 1979, 2nd editionCondition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis autobiography chronicles the life of Pu Yi, who...
Drawn from Life

Drawn from Life

$20.00 AUD
Author: John Olsenbinding: HardbackPublished: Duffy & Snellgrove, 1997Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsJohn Olsen is Australia's greatest living painter, sharing captivating stories about his...
Michaelangelo

Michaelangelo

$50.00 AUD
Author: Howard Hibbardbinding: HardbackPublished: Folio Society, 2007Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of Michelangelo, one of the...
Nelson and Emma

Nelson and Emma

$25.00 AUD
Author: Roger Hudsonbinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1994Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis hardcover book, published by The Folio Society, explores the lives...
Whistler

Whistler

$15.00 AUD
Author: Frances Spaldingbinding: HardbackPublished: Phaidon, 1979Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsWhistler is a detailed biography of the American artist James McNeill Whistler,...
On an Australian Farm

On an Australian Farm

$15.00 AUD
Author: Steele Ruddbinding: SoftbackPublished: U.Q.P, 1969Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsOn an Australian Farm is a classic work that captures the essence of rural...
The World of Henry Lawson

The World of Henry Lawson

$20.00 AUD
Author: Walter Stonebinding: SoftbackPublished: Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd, 1978Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis book is a collection of works by the renowned Australian...
Tommy Bent: Bent by Name, Bent by Nature

Tommy Bent: Bent by Name, Bent by Nature

$40.00 AUD
Author: Margaret Glassbinding: SoftbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1993Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Yellowed, markings: Signed with inscriptionThis book explores the life and legacy of Thomas Bent, a...
Goodbye to All That

Goodbye to All That

$20.00 AUD
Author: Robert Gravesbinding: HardbackPublished: Folio Society, 1996Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsGoodbye to All That is an autobiography by Robert Graves, detailing his...
American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur

American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur

$20.00 AUD
Author: William Manchesterbinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchison, 1991Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and legacy of Douglas MacArthur, one of...
Samuel Shepheard of Cairo: A Portrait

Samuel Shepheard of Cairo: A Portrait

$25.00 AUD
Author: Michael Birdbinding: HardbackPublished: M. Joseph, 1957Condition: book: Good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a portrait of Samuel Shepheard, told mostly through his journals and letters....
Weizmann: His Life and Times

Weizmann: His Life and Times

$25.00 AUD
Author: H. M. Blumbergbinding: HardbackPublished: St. Martin / Robson , 1975Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book is a centenary portrait of Chaim...
A Banker at Sea

A Banker at Sea

$25.00 AUD
Author: Holtbinding: HardbackPublished: Neptune Press, 1983Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionA Banker at Sea explores the life of a banker who embarks on...
Golf My Way

Golf My Way

$25.00 AUD
Author: Jack Nicklausbinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1974Condition: book: Good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerGolf My Way is one of the all-time classics of golf instruction, recognized as one of...
In a Dark Glass

In a Dark Glass

$25.00 AUD
Author: H. M. E. Heneybinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1961Condition: book: Fair, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsIn a Dark Glass tells the story of Paul Edmond...
The Life of Mirabeau

The Life of Mirabeau

$25.00 AUD
Author: S. G. Tallentyrebinding: HardbackPublished: Smith, Elder & Co., 1908Condition: book: Poor, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed account of the...
Not as a Stranger

Not as a Stranger

$25.00 AUD
Author: Morton Thompsonbinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1955Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsNot as a Stranger is a powerful novel that tells the...
Christopher Brennan, a critical biography

Christopher Brennan, a critical biography

$25.00 AUD
Author: Axel Clarkbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a critical biography of Christopher Brennan, exploring his life and...
Murrow: His Life and Times

Murrow: His Life and Times

$25.00 AUD
Author: A. M. Sperberbinding: HardbackPublished: Freundlich Books, 1986Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis captivating hardcover book chronicles the journey of Edward R. Murrow, a remarkable...
The Poet Militant: Bernard O'Dowd

The Poet Militant: Bernard O'Dowd

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hugh Andersonbinding: HardbackPublished: Hill of Content, 1968Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of Bernard O'Dowd, an influential...
The World of Earl Hines

The World of Earl Hines

$20.00 AUD
Author: Stanley Dancebinding: SoftbackPublished: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1977Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsA wide-ranging, richly illustrated oral history of the great pianist's career, one...
Adelaide Ironside: The Pilgrim of Art

Adelaide Ironside: The Pilgrim of Art

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jill Poultonbinding: HardbackPublished: Hale & Iremonger, 1987Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book is a speculative biography that brings to life the story of...