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A Slave to Duty: A Portrait Sketch of Sir George Arthur

A Slave to Duty: A Portrait Sketch of Sir George Arthur

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jackman S. W.Binding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an insightful portrait of Sir George Arthur, exploring his role and...
Shadows of Our Dreaming: A Celebration of Early Australia

Shadows of Our Dreaming: A Celebration of Early Australia

$20.00 AUD
Author: Anne FairburnBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the rich tapestry of early Australian history through the lens of its...
Making Australian Art 1916-1949: Sydney Ure Smith Patron & Publisher

Making Australian Art 1916-1949: Sydney Ure Smith Patron & Publisher

$20.00 AUD
Author: Underhill, Nancy D HBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the contributions of Sydney Ure Smith to Australian art from...
In My Way: The Political Memoirs of Lord George-Brown

In My Way: The Political Memoirs of Lord George-Brown

$20.00 AUD
Author: George BrownBinding: HardbackPublished: Gollancz, 1971Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis memoir by George Brown provides an insightful look into the life and political career of...
Malraux: A Biography

Malraux: A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Axel MadsenBinding: HardbackPublished: W.H. Allen, 1977Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and works of André Malraux, a prominent figure in 20th-century literature and...
The World of Christopher Marlowe

The World of Christopher Marlowe

$20.00 AUD
Author: Professor David RiggsBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber Ltd, 2004Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsDavid Riggs evokes the atmosphere and texture of Marlowe's life, from the stench...
The Boy Adeodatus: The Portrait of a Lucky Young Bastard

The Boy Adeodatus: The Portrait of a Lucky Young Bastard

$20.00 AUD
Author: Bernard SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: OUP Australia and New Zealand, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis is the story of an illegitimate son and the mother who decided to keep...
The Howson Diaries: The Life of Politics

The Howson Diaries: The Life of Politics

$50.00 AUD
Author: Peter HowsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Viking / Penguin Books Australia, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life and political career of Peter Howson,...
Winged Hours

Winged Hours

$60.00 AUD
Author: Griffiths, FrankBinding: HardbackPublished: Williams Kimber, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsWinged Hours is an autobiography by Frank Griffiths, recounting his experiences during and after World War II,...
Against the Tide

Against the Tide

$30.00 AUD
Author: B. A. SantamariaBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAgainst the Tide is a significant work by Bartholomew Augustine Santamaria, exploring themes of activism and...
The Napoleonists, A Study in Political Disaffection 1760-1960

The Napoleonists, A Study in Political Disaffection 1760-1960

$30.00 AUD
Author: E. Tangye Leanbinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1970Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book examines the political disaffection surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte from...
George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel

$30.00 AUD
Author: Paul Henry Langbinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, 1967Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of George Frideric Handel,...
5000 Nights at the Opera

5000 Nights at the Opera

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Author: Rudolf Bingbinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1972Condition: book: Good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markings5000 Nights at the Opera is the memoir of Sir Rudolf Bing, who managed the...
William Wordsworth: A Biography

William Wordsworth: A Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hunter Daviesbinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography provides an in-depth look at the life and works of the...
The Realists

The Realists

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Author: C.P. Snowbinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThe Realists is not a book about the nature, workings, values or preoccupations of realistic...
Andor Meszaros: Sculptor

Andor Meszaros: Sculptor

$15.00 AUD
Author: Kelman Semmensbinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1972Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and work of Andor...
Legends on the Screen - The Australian Narrative Cinema 1919-1929

Legends on the Screen - The Australian Narrative Cinema 1919-1929

$15.00 AUD
Author: John Tullochbinding: SoftbackPublished: Currency Press, 1981Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book explores the development of Australian narrative cinema during the...
The Making of a Mind: Letters of a Soldier-Priest 1914-1919

The Making of a Mind: Letters of a Soldier-Priest 1914-1919

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Author: Pierre Teilhard de Chardinbinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1965Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: Previous ownerThis book compiles letters written by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin during World...
Garibaldi

Garibaldi

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jasper Godwin Ridleybinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, 1976Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides an in-depth look at the life of...
Memoirs of Giorgio de Chirico

Memoirs of Giorgio de Chirico

$40.00 AUD
Author: Giorgio De Chiricobinding: HardbackPublished: Peter Owen Publishers, 1971Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsGiorgio de Chirico's memoirs delve into the life of one...
A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

$25.00 AUD
Author: Gatacre G. G. O.binding: HardbackPublished: Nautical Press, 1982, Second EditionCondition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book compiles reports and proceedings from the naval...
Colonial Improver: Edward Deas Thomson 1800-1879

Colonial Improver: Edward Deas Thomson 1800-1879

$25.00 AUD
Author: S G Fosterbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Edward Deas Thomson, a...
Memories

Memories

$25.00 AUD
Author: Julian Huxleybinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, 1970Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsMemories is an autobiographical work by Julian Huxley, reflecting on...
My Brother Donald

My Brother Donald

$25.00 AUD
Author: Gwen Friendbinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1994Condition: book: Excellent, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsMy Brother Donald is a memoir of the Australian artist Donald Friend, written by...
VOYAGE TO THE ICE - The Antarctic Expedition of Solo (SIGNED)

VOYAGE TO THE ICE - The Antarctic Expedition of Solo (SIGNED)

$40.00 AUD
Author: David Lewisbinding: HardbackPublished: Collins & A.B.C. Sydney, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionThis book chronicles the challenging Antarctic expedition led by David Lewis,...
The young Whistler, 1834-66

The young Whistler, 1834-66

$20.00 AUD
Author: Gordon H. Flemingbinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book provides a biography of the young American painter...
Napoleon's Saint Helena

Napoleon's Saint Helena

$20.00 AUD
Author: Gilbert Martineaubinding: HardbackPublished: Murray, 1968Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed examination of Napoleon's exile on Saint Helena, including a thorough...
Russell Grimwade

Russell Grimwade

$20.00 AUD
Author: John Poynterbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1967Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markings-
A Voyage to New South Wales: The Journal of Lieutenant William Bradley of HMS Sirius 1786-1792

A Voyage to New South Wales: The Journal of Lieutenant William Bradley of HMS Sirius 1786-1792

$50.00 AUD
Author: Lieutenant William Bradleybinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith Pty Limited, 1969Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book presents the journal of Lieutenant William Bradley, detailing...
The Diaries of Donald Friend: (Four-Volume Set)

The Diaries of Donald Friend: (Four-Volume Set)

$150.00 AUD
Author: Donald Friend; Anne Gray; Paul Hetherington (edit)binding: HardbackPublished: National Library of Australia, 2001-06Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis collection comprises four volumes of the...
Rojak Rebel: Memoirs of a Singapore Maverick

Rojak Rebel: Memoirs of a Singapore Maverick

$15.00 AUD
Author: Gerald De Cruzbinding: SoftbackPublished: Times Books International, 1993Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsRojak Rebel is a memoir that combines anecdotes, analysis, and...
Fanny Elssler

Fanny Elssler

$40.00 AUD
Author: Ivor Guestbinding: HardbackPublished: A & C Black, 1970Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Damaged, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerIvor Guest's biography of Fanny Elssler vividly brings her performances to life,...
Memoirs. Volume II

Memoirs. Volume II

$60.00 AUD
Author: Alexandre Benois, Moura Budberg (trans.)binding: HardbackPublished: Chatto & Windus, 1964, 1stCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis volume continues the captivating narrative of...
My Several Worlds: A Personal Record

My Several Worlds: A Personal Record

$30.00 AUD
Author: Pearl S. Buckbinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen & Co., 1955Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerMy Several Worlds is the memoir of Pearl S....
MARILYN JONES

MARILYN JONES

$25.00 AUD
Author: Patricia Laughlinbinding: HardbackPublished: Quartet, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life and career of Marilyn Jones, an esteemed Australian dancer and...
My Life in Ballet (SIGNED)

My Life in Ballet (SIGNED)

$100.00 AUD
Author: Leonide Massinebinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1968Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: Signed with inscriptionMy Life in Ballet is an autobiographical work by renowned dancer and choreographer...
White Fire: The Life and Works of Jessie Sampter

White Fire: The Life and Works of Jessie Sampter

$20.00 AUD
Author: Bertha Badt-Straussbinding: HardbackPublished: Reconstructionist Press, 1956Condition: book: Ex-library, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life and works of Jessie Sampter, a significant figure...
S. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World

S. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sol Hurokbinding: HardbackPublished: Invincible Press, 1954, 1st Aus. ed.,Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerS. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World is...
Ezra Pound: The Last Rower - A Political Profile

Ezra Pound: The Last Rower - A Political Profile

$15.00 AUD
Author: C. David Heymannbinding: HardbackPublished: Viking Press, 1976Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed political profile of the controversial poet Ezra Pound,...
Living the dream : the story of Victor Smorgon

Living the dream : the story of Victor Smorgon

$40.00 AUD
Author: Rod Myerbinding: HardbackPublished: New Holland, 2000Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book tells the inspiring story of Victor Smorgon, a remarkable figure in the...
My Life and Harry

My Life and Harry

$40.00 AUD
Author: Dame Zara Holtbinding: HardbackPublished: The Herald, Melbourne, 1968, 1stCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsA personal account by Dame Zara Holt, a fashion...
The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop: Java And the Burma-Thailand Railway 1942-1945

The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop: Java And the Burma-Thailand Railway 1942-1945

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sir Edward Dunlopbinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 1990, reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book recounts the harrowing experiences of Australian physician Sir Edward...
Australian Foreign Minister: The Diaries of R.G.Casey, 1951-60

Australian Foreign Minister: The Diaries of R.G.Casey, 1951-60

$25.00 AUD
Author: Lord R.G. Caseybinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1972Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book contains the diaries of R.G. Casey, providing insights into his...
Saint Genet: Actor and Martyr

Saint Genet: Actor and Martyr

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jean-Paul Sartrebinding: SoftbackPublished: William Heinemann Ltd, 1988Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsIn 'Saint Genet: Actor and Martyr', Jean-Paul Sartre explores the life...
The Essential Writings of Marcel Duchamp, Marchand du Sel, Salt Seller

The Essential Writings of Marcel Duchamp, Marchand du Sel, Salt Seller

$50.00 AUD
Author: Marcel Duchampbinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1975Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis collection presents the essential writings of Marcel Duchamp, exploring his thoughts...
Walls: Resisting the Third Reich

Walls: Resisting the Third Reich

$30.00 AUD
Author: Hiltgunt Zassenhausbinding: HardbackPublished: Beacon Press, 1974Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book tells the poignant story of Hiltgunt Zassenhaus, who...
Borromini

Borromini

$60.00 AUD
Author: Anthony Bluntbinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsBorromini is one of the great geniuses of Baroque architecture, celebrated for his inventiveness...
Cesare Borgia: His Life and Times

Cesare Borgia: His Life and Times

$50.00 AUD
Author: Sarah Bradfordbinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan, 1976Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis classic book by acclaimed historian Sarah Bradford explores the life of Cesare Borgia, a...