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The Passionate Bibliophile: The Story Of Walter Stone

The Passionate Bibliophile: The Story Of Walter Stone

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jean StoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the fascinating story of Walter Stone, an Australian bibliophile known for his significant...
Grace: The Secret Lives of a Princess

Grace: The Secret Lives of a Princess

$20.00 AUD
Author: James SpadaBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis portrait of Grace Kelly traces the dark side of a life that captured the romantic imagination...
Inside the Brotherhood: Further Secrets of the Freemasons

Inside the Brotherhood: Further Secrets of the Freemasons

$20.00 AUD
Author: Martin ShortBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild, 1989Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsInside the Brotherhood unveils the further secrets of the Freemasons, serving as an explosive sequel to Stephen Knight's...
Flying Doctor Calling

Flying Doctor Calling

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ernestine HillBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1948 reprintCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsFlying Doctor Calling is a compelling account of the Flying Doctor Service of...
Memoirs Of An Unjust Fella

Memoirs Of An Unjust Fella

$20.00 AUD
Author: J. M. RichardsBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld And Nicolson, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMemoirs Of An Unjust Fella is a reflective work by J. M. Richards that provides...
With William Burroughs: A Report from the Bunker

With William Burroughs: A Report from the Bunker

$20.00 AUD
Author: William S. BurroughsBinding: SoftbackPublished: Seaver Books, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a unique insight into the life and thoughts of William Burroughs, a...
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

$30.00 AUD
Author: Dunlop, Sir EdwardBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson, 1986Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the harrowing experiences of Allied prisoners of war during the construction of the...
Bush Doctor

Bush Doctor

$30.00 AUD
Author: H.H. PowerBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby Ltd., 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous owner-
The Journey Not the Arrival Matters: An Autobiography of the Years 1939 to 1969

The Journey Not the Arrival Matters: An Autobiography of the Years 1939 to 1969

$30.00 AUD
Author: Leonard WoolfBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hogarth Press, 1969Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography covers the years from 1939 to 1969, offering insights into the life of Leonard...
Of Love and War: The Letters and Diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and His Family 1939-1945

Of Love and War: The Letters and Diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and His Family 1939-1945

$15.00 AUD
Author: Adrian CurlewisBinding: HardbackPublished: Landsdown Press, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles the letters and diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and his family during the tumultuous...
Grand Inquisitor: Being an Account of Cardinal Ximeney de Cisneros and his Times

Grand Inquisitor: Being an Account of Cardinal Ximeney de Cisneros and his Times

$50.00 AUD
Author: Walter StarkieBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1940Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Cardinal Ximeney de Cisneros, a prominent figure...
All Experience

All Experience

$30.00 AUD
Author: Ethel ManninBinding: HardbackPublished: Jarrolds, 1932, Fourth Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerAll Experience is a work by Ethel Mannin, an English writer known...
Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell

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Author: John BuchanBinding: HardbackPublished: The Reprint Society, 1941Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis 1941 edition of 'Oliver Cromwell' by John Buchan offers a detailed exploration...
Promise At Dawn

Promise At Dawn

$15.00 AUD
Author: Romain GaryBinding: HardbackPublished: The Companion Book Club, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsPromise At Dawn is an autobiographical narrative that explores Romain Gary's childhood, his experiences...
My Life and Harry

My Life and Harry

$40.00 AUD
Author: Dame Zara HoltBinding: HardbackPublished: The Herald, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a personal insight into the life of Dame Zara Holt, an Australian fashion...
Changing Patterns: An Atypical Autobiography

Changing Patterns: An Atypical Autobiography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Macfarlane BurnetBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography reflects the life and experiences of Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet, an influential Australian virologist and Nobel...
HURRY BACK: AN ILLUSTRATED CENTENARY HISTORY OF MAYNE NICKLESS

HURRY BACK: AN ILLUSTRATED CENTENARY HISTORY OF MAYNE NICKLESS

$15.00 AUD
Author: Carroll, BrianBinding: SoftbackPublished: Mayne Nickless, 1986Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markings-
Genealogy In A Changing Society. Proceedings Of The First Australasian Congress On Genealogy And Heraldry Melbourne Easter 1977.

Genealogy In A Changing Society. Proceedings Of The First Australasian Congress On Genealogy And Heraldry Melbourne Easter 1977.

$30.00 AUD
Author: B. R. BlazeBinding: SoftbackPublished: Oakleigh, Australian Institute Of Genealogical Studies Incorporated, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles the proceedings of the first Australasian...
Golden Jubilee of Episcopacy Archbishop Mannix 1912-1962

Golden Jubilee of Episcopacy Archbishop Mannix 1912-1962

$15.00 AUD
Author: Eric White AssociatesBinding: SoftbackPublished: Eric White Associates, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book commemorates the Golden Jubilee of Archbishop Daniel Mannix, detailing his impactful career...
DeGaris, in Australia since 1854

DeGaris, in Australia since 1854

$45.00 AUD
Author: Kenneth Leo DeGarisBinding: SoftbackPublished: K DeGaris, 'Kerami', 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the DeGaris family's history and contributions in Australia since 1854....
The Life and Times of Queen Victoria: Volume 1

The Life and Times of Queen Victoria: Volume 1

$25.00 AUD
Author: Robert WilsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell & Company, no date c. 1887Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis volume explores the life and reign of Queen Victoria,...
Freud: A Life for Our Time

Freud: A Life for Our Time

$15.00 AUD
Author: Peter GayBinding: HardbackPublished: W W Norton & Co Inc, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography offers a comprehensive look into the life of Sigmund Freud,...
Talleyrand: The Art of Survival

Talleyrand: The Art of Survival

$100.00 AUD
Author: Jean Orieux, Patricia Wolf (trans.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand,...
Cromwell, Our Chief of Men

Cromwell, Our Chief of Men

$25.00 AUD
Author: Antonia FraserBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1973Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the life, personality, and career of Oliver Cromwell as the Lord...
An Oxford Hall in Medieval Times: Being the Early History of St. Edmund Hall

An Oxford Hall in Medieval Times: Being the Early History of St. Edmund Hall

$25.00 AUD
Author: Alfred B. EmdenBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the early history of St. Edmund Hall, detailing its origins and development...
Wool Past the Winning Post: A History of the Chirnside Family

Wool Past the Winning Post: A History of the Chirnside Family

$40.00 AUD
Author: Heather B. RonaldBinding: HardbackPublished: Landvale Enterprises, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed history of the Chirnside family, authored by Heather B. Ronald....
Legendary Australians

Legendary Australians

$30.00 AUD
Author: Bill WannanBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1974Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsLegendary Australians by Bill Wannan is a fascinating exploration of notable figures in Australian history, highlighting their contributions...
Starlight: The Man and the Myth

Starlight: The Man and the Myth

$20.00 AUD
Author: McCarthy, P.H.Binding: HardbackPublished: Hawthorn Press, 1972Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCaptain Starlight was a bold bushranger who plundered northern New South Wales and Queensland in the late...
Louisa Anne Meredith: A Tigress in Exile

Louisa Anne Meredith: A Tigress in Exile

$40.00 AUD
Author: Vivienne Rae EllisBinding: HardbackPublished: Blubber Head Press, 1979Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of Louisa Anne Meredith, highlighting her diverse contributions...
"Big" Clarke

"Big" Clarke

$40.00 AUD
Author: Michael ClarkeBinding: HardbackPublished: Queensbury Hill Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and career of Michael Clarke, offering insights into his experiences...
The Making of an Australian Prime Minister

The Making of an Australian Prime Minister

$40.00 AUD
Author: Laurie Oakes, David Harris SolomonBinding: HardbackPublished: Cheshire, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the political landscape of Australia during the rise of its...
Ladies' Legs and Lemonade

Ladies' Legs and Lemonade

$40.00 AUD
Author: Kym BonythonBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsLadies' Legs and Lemonade is a captivating work by Kym Bonython, who was a prominent figure in...
Samuel Terry: The Botany Bay Rothschild

Samuel Terry: The Botany Bay Rothschild

$40.00 AUD
Author: Gwyneth M. DowBinding: HardbackPublished: University Press, 1974Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Samuel Terry, a former convict who became one...
Rupert Bunny Himself - His Final Years in Melbourne

Rupert Bunny Himself - His Final Years in Melbourne

$30.00 AUD
Author: Colette ReddinBinding: SoftbackPublished: Reddin, Colette, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the later years of the renowned artist Rupert Bunny during his time in...
DEBONAIR JACK. A Biography of Sir John Longstaff 1861-1941

DEBONAIR JACK. A Biography of Sir John Longstaff 1861-1941

$30.00 AUD
Author: Prue JoskeBinding: HardbackPublished: Claremont, Melbourne, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Sir John Longstaff, Australia's foremost portrait painter, detailing his artistic journey...
Australian Writers: The Face Of Literature

Australian Writers: The Face Of Literature

$20.00 AUD
Author: Louis KahanBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides insights into the landscape of Australian literature, featuring notable authors and their...
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,...