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The Trial of Ezra Pound: A Documented Account of the Treason Case by the Defendant's Lawyer

The Trial of Ezra Pound: A Documented Account of the Treason Case by the Defendant's Lawyer

$20.00 AUD
Author: Julien CornellBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, 1967Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the treason case against Ezra Pound, written from the...
The Morning Was Shining (SIGNED)

The Morning Was Shining (SIGNED)

$30.00 AUD
Author: John Aikman HetheringtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber, 1971Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis autobiography by John Aikman Hetherington recounts his journey and experiences, reflecting on his time in Australia and...
DISTURBING ELEMENT

DISTURBING ELEMENT

$15.00 AUD
Author: Xavier HerbertBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson Ltd, 1963Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book is a story of an Australian literary legend written in his own...
Sweet Is War to Them That Know It Not

Sweet Is War to Them That Know It Not

$20.00 AUD
Author: Malcolm MuntheBinding: HardbackPublished: Gerald Duckworth, 1954Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerA compelling narrative that explores the complexities of war and its impact on human relationships....
D. H. Lawrence in Australia

D. H. Lawrence in Australia

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Author: Robert DarrochBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan Australia, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores D. H. Lawrence's time in Australia, focusing on the connections between his experiences and...
Frank Harris: The Life and Loves of a Scoundrel

Frank Harris: The Life and Loves of a Scoundrel

$20.00 AUD
Author: Vincent BromeBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Yoseloff, 1964, Third PrintingCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Frank Harris, a controversial figure of the...
Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind Letters, 1936-1949

Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind Letters, 1936-1949

$30.00 AUD
Author: Margaret MitchellBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection features letters written by Margaret Mitchell between 1936 and 1949, providing insight into her...
In Mine Own Heart

In Mine Own Heart

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alan MarshallBinding: HardbackPublished: F.W. Cheshire, 1963Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markings-
John Lang & The Forger's Wife

John Lang & The Forger's Wife

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nancy Keesing (Selected by)Binding: HardbackPublished: John Ferguson, 1979Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of John Lang's life in Sydney, from his birth...
Uncharted Country: Aspects of life in blindness (SIGNED)

Uncharted Country: Aspects of life in blindness (SIGNED)

$60.00 AUD
Author: Mary MitchellBinding: HardbackPublished: F W Cheshire, 1963Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedUncharted Country explores aspects of life in blindness through the perspective of the author, who lost her...
Wild Weeds and Wind Flowers: The Life and Letters of Katharine Susannah Prichard

Wild Weeds and Wind Flowers: The Life and Letters of Katharine Susannah Prichard

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ric ThrossellBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1975Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a glimpse into the life and correspondence of Katharine Susannah Prichard, an influential...
Witches' Sabbath

Witches' Sabbath

$30.00 AUD
Author: Maurice SachsBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsWitches' Sabbath is the remarkable autobiographical chronicle of French author Maurice Sachs. In this...
H. G. Wells: His Turbulent Life And Times

H. G. Wells: His Turbulent Life And Times

$15.00 AUD
Author: Lovat DicksonBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and times of H.G. Wells, a prominent author known for his...
H G Wells and his Family (as I have known them)

H G Wells and his Family (as I have known them)

$20.00 AUD
Author: H.G. WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: International Publishing, [1955]Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a personal glimpse into the life of H.G. Wells, detailing his family and the influences...
Napoleon Immortal; The Medical History and Private Life of Napoleon

Napoleon Immortal; The Medical History and Private Life of Napoleon

$30.00 AUD
Author: James KembleBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1959Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the medical history and private life of Napoleon Bonaparte, providing insights into his...
My Writing Life

My Writing Life

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Author: Neil BellBinding: HardbackPublished: Alvin Redman Ltd, 1955Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsMy Writing Life explores the author's journey to authorship, reflecting on the influences that shaped...
The Order of Things: A Life of Joseph Furphy

The Order of Things: A Life of Joseph Furphy

$20.00 AUD
Author: John BarnesBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Joseph Furphy, an influential Australian author, shedding light on his...
Vision of Jean Genet

Vision of Jean Genet

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard N. CoeBinding: HardbackPublished: Owen Limited, Peter, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the works and themes of Jean Genet, highlighting his contributions...
Forty Years with Berenson

Forty Years with Berenson

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nicky MarianoBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1966Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsForty Years with Berenson is a detailed account of the life and work of Bernard...
Iris: A Memoir of Iris Murdoch

Iris: A Memoir of Iris Murdoch

$15.00 AUD
Author: John BayleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Duckworth, 1999Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this poignant memoir, John Bayley recounts his life with Iris Murdoch as she battles Alzheimer's...
The Making of a Sentimental Bloke: A Sketch of the Remarkable Career of C.J. Dennis

The Making of a Sentimental Bloke: A Sketch of the Remarkable Career of C.J. Dennis

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alec H. ChisholmBinding: HardbackPublished: Georgian House Pty Ltd, 1946Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a romantic story of C.J. Dennis and sketches the remarkable...
The Adventures of Louis Becke

The Adventures of Louis Becke

$20.00 AUD
Author: Louis BeckeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hill of Content, 1967Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book highlights the thrilling adventures and experiences of Australian writer Louis Becke, who was known...
The Life of George Moore. With an account of his last years by his cook and housekeeper Clara Warville

The Life of George Moore. With an account of his last years by his cook and housekeeper Clara Warville

$30.00 AUD
Author: Joseph HoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1936Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of George Moore, a significant Irish writer, detailing his...
Shaw in his time

Shaw in his time

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ivor John Carnegie BrownBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1967Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is an excellent introduction to the life and works of George Bernard Shaw, written...
The Amazing Career of Edward Gibbon Wakefield (SIGNED)

The Amazing Career of Edward Gibbon Wakefield (SIGNED)

$100.00 AUD
Author: A. J. HarropBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1928Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: SignedThis biography explores the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a significant...
Whole Life: An Autobiography

Whole Life: An Autobiography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Morris LurieBinding: HardbackPublished: McPhee Gribble, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn 'Whole Life: An Autobiography', Morris Lurie reflects on his life experiences with humor and insight. The...
The Heart of James McAuley- Life and Work of the Australian Poet

The Heart of James McAuley- Life and Work of the Australian Poet

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter ColemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Wildcat Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and work of James McAuley, an influential Australian poet and critic. It...
Miles Franklin in America. Her Unknown Brilliant Career.

Miles Franklin in America. Her Unknown Brilliant Career.

$15.00 AUD
Author: Verna ColemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Sirius Books, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Miles Franklin, an influential Australian author, during her years...
The Last Letters 1868-1870. Adam Lindsay Gordon to John Riddoch.

The Last Letters 1868-1870. Adam Lindsay Gordon to John Riddoch.

$20.00 AUD
Author: Adam Lindsay GordonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book contains the correspondence of Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon to his friend John...
Frank Harris

Frank Harris

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philippa PullarBinding: HardbackPublished: Simon & Schuster, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography of Frank Harris by Philippa Pullar explores the life and works of...
Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet

Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet

$20.00 AUD
Author: A. L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis first edition hardcover book offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of...
The Pioneer Writer

The Pioneer Writer

$20.00 AUD
Author: Patricia ClarkeBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Pioneer Writer by Patricia Clarke explores the lives and contributions of significant Australian writers. It...
Leslie Stephen; The Godless Victorian

Leslie Stephen; The Godless Victorian

$30.00 AUD
Author: Noel AnnanBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Leslie Stephen, a prominent Victorian intellectual known for...
Day of My Delight: An Anglo-Australian Memoir

Day of My Delight: An Anglo-Australian Memoir

$20.00 AUD
Author: Martin BoydBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis memoir chronicles Martin Boyd's experiences as an Anglo-Australian, reflecting on life after returning to Australia from...
The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

$20.00 AUD
Author: John LehmannBinding: HardbackPublished: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life and works of Rupert Brooke, a notable English poet...
Christopher Brennan: Some Recollections

Christopher Brennan: Some Recollections

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard PenningtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a collection of recollections and insights into the life and works of Christopher...
Lives of the Last Four Princesses of the Royal House of Stuart

Lives of the Last Four Princesses of the Royal House of Stuart

$100.00 AUD
Author: Agnes StricklandBinding: HardbackPublished: Bell and Daldy, 1872Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis historical work by Agnes Strickland focuses on the lives of the last four princesses...
NAPOLEON. A Medical Approach.

NAPOLEON. A Medical Approach.

$30.00 AUD
Author: Boris SokoloffBinding: HardbackPublished: Selwyn & Blount, 1938Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerExplore the life of one of history's most enigmatic and influential figures through...
Blood on the Moon, the Autobiography of Linton Wells

Blood on the Moon, the Autobiography of Linton Wells

$40.00 AUD
Author: Linton WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1937Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsBlood on the Moon is the autobiography of Linton Wells, published in 1937.
A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

$35.00 AUD
Author: G. G. O. Gatacre, Rear-AdmiralBinding: HardbackPublished: Nautical Press, 1982, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles reports and proceedings from the naval career of Rear-Admiral...
Number Thirteen, Being the Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell

Number Thirteen, Being the Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell

$40.00 AUD
Author: Gordon CampbellBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton Limited, 1936, reprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography provides an insight into the life and experiences of...
Banker All at Sea, A : Being World War II Naval Memoirs (1941-1946) of F.S. Holt

Banker All at Sea, A : Being World War II Naval Memoirs (1941-1946) of F.S. Holt

$25.00 AUD
Author: Holt, F. S.Binding: HardbackPublished: Neptune Press, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis memoir provides a first-person account of F.S. Holt's experiences during World War II, detailing...
The Stick and the Stars

The Stick and the Stars

$25.00 AUD
Author: Commander William King DSO., DSC.Binding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Stick and the Stars is a first edition book by Commander William King,...
Destroyer Man

Destroyer Man

$25.00 AUD
Author: John AllistonBinding: HardbackPublished: Greenhouse Publications, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markings-
The Don

The Don

$40.00 AUD
Author: Roland PerryBinding: HardbackPublished: Pan Macmillan, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Don is a definitive biography of Sir Donald Bradman, one of the greatest cricketers of all...
Man Who Broke Purple: The Life of the World's Greatest Cryptologist, Colonel William F. Friedman

Man Who Broke Purple: The Life of the World's Greatest Cryptologist, Colonel William F. Friedman

$30.00 AUD
Author: Ronald W. ClarkBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1977Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the life of Colonel William F. Friedman, a pivotal figure in cryptology...
The Memoirs of Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis 1940:1945

The Memoirs of Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis 1940:1945

$30.00 AUD
Author: Earl Alexander & North, John (ed)Binding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, UK, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis captivating memoir chronicles the experiences of Earl Alexander of Tunis during...
Relics of an uncommon attorney

Relics of an uncommon attorney

$35.00 AUD
Author: Hine, Reginald L. (1883-1949), Scott, Richenda C. (1903-1984)Binding: HardbackPublished: London : J.M. Dent & Sons, 1951Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a fascinating exploration...