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The Lamp Still Burns: Nursing In Victoria 1936-1981: An Autobiographical Account

The Lamp Still Burns: Nursing In Victoria 1936-1981: An Autobiographical Account

$15.00 AUD
Author: Isabel Gillbinding: SoftbackPublished: Bendigo: Fac. Health Science, 1989Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis autobiographical account chronicles the experiences of Isabel Gill in the...
5000 Nights at the Opera

5000 Nights at the Opera

$15.00 AUD
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...
Heinrich Heine: A Modern Biography

Heinrich Heine: A Modern Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jeffrey L. Sammonsbinding: SoftbackPublished: Princeton University Press, 1979Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Heinrich Heine, a pivotal figure...
The Realists

The Realists

$15.00 AUD
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...
Wickedest Age: Life and Times of George III

Wickedest Age: Life and Times of George III

$15.00 AUD
Author: Alan Lloydbinding: HardbackPublished: David and Charles, 1971Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and reign of George III, the...
Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Life

Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Life

$15.00 AUD
Author: Paddy Kitchenbinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and works of Gerard Manley Hopkins, a...
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...
A Third Testament

A Third Testament

$15.00 AUD
Author: Malcolm Muggeridgebinding: HardbackPublished: Collins / BBC, 1977 reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsA Third Testament is a thought-provoking work by Malcolm Muggeridge that explores...
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

$15.00 AUD
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...
Daniel Mannix: His Legacy

Daniel Mannix: His Legacy

$12.00 AUD
Author: Val Noone, Rachel Naughtonbinding: SoftbackPublished: Melbourne Diocesan Historical Commission, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, 2014Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the...
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...
Cervantes: A Biography

Cervantes: A Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: William Byronbinding: HardbackPublished: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1978Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis biography provides an insightful look into the life of Miguel...
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...
George Johnston: A Biography

George Johnston: A Biography

$25.00 AUD
Author: Garry Kinnanebinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1986Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of George Johnston, revealing the reality behind the glamorous facade...
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...
IMPRESARIO: PAUL TAYLOR, THE MELBOURNE YEARS, 1981 - 1984

IMPRESARIO: PAUL TAYLOR, THE MELBOURNE YEARS, 1981 - 1984

$15.00 AUD
Author: HUGHES, Helen & CROGGON, Nicholas (Editors)binding: SoftbackPublished: Surpllus / Monash University Museum of Art, 2013Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book, published...
Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlova

$15.00 AUD
Author: Oleg Kerenskybinding: HardbackPublished: Hamilton, 1973Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThis biography of Anna Pavlova, written by Oleg Kerensky, draws on first-hand...
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....
The Mystery of Ludwig Leichhardt

The Mystery of Ludwig Leichhardt

$20.00 AUD
Author: Gordon Connellbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsIn the annals of Australian exploration, few names stir the imagination...
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...
Freud: Living & Dying

Freud: Living & Dying

$20.00 AUD
Author: Max Schurbinding: HardbackPublished: International Universities Press, 1972Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book, written by Max Schur, explores the life and...
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...
Einstein: Profile of the Man

Einstein: Profile of the Man

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter Michelmorebinding: HardbackPublished: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1963, First U.K.Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book offers an insightful profile of Albert...
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...