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The Voyage of Charles Darwin

The Voyage of Charles Darwin

$15.00 AUD
Author: Charles DarwinBinding: HardbackPublished: BBC, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles Charles Darwin's journey on H.M.S. Beagle, which served as a foundational text in geology,...
Later Cecils

Later Cecils

$15.00 AUD
Author: Kenneth RoseBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsLater Cecils is a captivating biography that delves into the lives of the Cecil family,...
GREAT COMPOSERS

GREAT COMPOSERS

$20.00 AUD
Author: -Binding: HardbackPublished: Golden Press, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsGREAT COMPOSERS is an insightful exploration into the lives and works of the most influential composers in...
Cecil B. DeMille

Cecil B. DeMille

$15.00 AUD
Author: C. HighamBinding: HardbackPublished: W.H. Allen, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed biography of renowned film director Cecil B. DeMille, exploring his life,...
Behind the Scenes of Otto Preminger - an unauthorised biography

Behind the Scenes of Otto Preminger - an unauthorised biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Willi FrischauerBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis unauthorized biography delves into the life and career of renowned film director Otto Preminger, exploring...
Whitlam and Frost

Whitlam and Frost

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Author: Morgan and RobsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Sundial, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the political relationship and significant events between Gough Whitlam and Sir John Frost,...
Australian Writers and their Work: Patrick White

Australian Writers and their Work: Patrick White

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Author: Geoffrey DuttonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1962, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life and works of Patrick White, the first Australian to...
Wandjuk Marika: Life Story

Wandjuk Marika: Life Story

$15.00 AUD
Author: Wandjuk Marika, Jennifer IsaacsBinding: SoftbackPublished: Univ of Queensland Pr, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the life story of Wandjuk Marika, an influential Aboriginal...
DIScards: A Visual Memoir

DIScards: A Visual Memoir

$20.00 AUD
Author: David Ian StrachanBinding: SoftbackPublished: -, 2016Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsDIScards is a visual memoir that explores the author's personal journey through art and memory....
Bolte: A Political Biography

Bolte: A Political Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Peter Bradford BlazeyBinding: HardbackPublished: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Limited, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and political career of Sir Henry...
Evergreen Annie (SIGNED)

Evergreen Annie (SIGNED)

$15.00 AUD
Author: Esther GreenBinding: SoftbackPublished: Adelaide City Mission, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedEvergreen Annie is a poignant account of the contributions made by Miss A. E. Green, the...
The Carlos Complex: A Pattern of Violence

The Carlos Complex: A Pattern of Violence

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Author: Christopher Dobson and Ronald PayneBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and actions of Carlos, a notorious figure...
An Open Book

An Open Book

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Author: Huston, JohnBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn An Open Book, this veteran of five marriages, innumerable friendships, practical jokes, horses, love affairs, and...
Shelley

Shelley

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Author: Winters, ShelleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Granada, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsShelley Winters, the iconic actress known for her captivating performances on the silver screen, also had a...
La Bâtarde

La Bâtarde

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Author: Violette Leduc; translated by Derek Coltman Binding: HardbackPublished: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsLa Bâtarde is a semi-autobiographical novel by...
If the Shoe Fits: The Story of Williams the Shoemen

If the Shoe Fits: The Story of Williams the Shoemen

$30.00 AUD
Author: Ari UnglikBinding: HardbackPublished: Wilder Group, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book tells the inspiring story of Williams the Shoemen, an iconic figure in the shoemaking...
From the Borders to the Bush: Telfer Family History

From the Borders to the Bush: Telfer Family History

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Author: Hope SimmonsBinding: HardbackPublished: Lutheran Publishing House, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsSubject: Telfer family New South Wales -- Genealogy South Australia -- Genealogy
Pleading Guilty of Innocence (SIGNED)

Pleading Guilty of Innocence (SIGNED)

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Author: Ivana Dirk LukačovičováBinding: SoftbackPublished: Printer: Tiskovy Express, 2010Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book compiles 40 years of correspondence from Czechoslovakia to Norway, exploring themes...
Chaplin, His Life and Art

Chaplin, His Life and Art

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Author: David RobinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: McGraw-Hill Companies, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and artistic journey of Charlie Chaplin, delving into his influence on...
Canberra: Yesterday, today & tomorrow: A Personal Memoir

Canberra: Yesterday, today & tomorrow: A Personal Memoir

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Author: John OverallBinding: HardbackPublished: Federal Capital Press of Australia, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis memoir offers a personal perspective on Canberra's evolution, reflecting on its history,...
The Prime Ministers Of Australia

The Prime Ministers Of Australia

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Author: Michael PageBinding: SoftbackPublished: Robertsbridge Pty Ltd, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful overview of the Prime Ministers of Australia, detailing their terms,...
A Cut Above: The Greenham Family Story 1797-2020

A Cut Above: The Greenham Family Story 1797-2020

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Author: -Binding: HardbackPublished: -, 2021Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book takes you through the journey of six generations of Greenhams involved in the meat bsuiness and how...
The Four Graces: Queen Victoria's Hessian Granddaughters (SIGNED)

The Four Graces: Queen Victoria's Hessian Granddaughters (SIGNED)

$80.00 AUD
Author: Ilana D. MillerBinding: HardbackPublished: Eurohistory, 2011Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis book explores the lives of Queen Victoria's Hessian granddaughters, delving into their roles and influences...
Australian by Choice

Australian by Choice

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Author: John MorrisonBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAustralian by Choice is a compelling narrative that explores the lives of immigrants to Australia, detailing their...
The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

$15.00 AUD
Author: John LehmannBinding: HardbackPublished: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and legacy of Rupert Brooke, a British poet known...
Clausewitz: A Biography

Clausewitz: A Biography

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Author: Roger ParkinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Wayland (Publishers) Ltd, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and theories of Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian general and...
HRH Prince Philip: Sportsman

HRH Prince Philip: Sportsman

$20.00 AUD
Author: Helen CathcartBinding: HardbackPublished: Stanley Paul, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, highlighting his role...
Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legacy (SIGNED)

Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legacy (SIGNED)

$40.00 AUD
Author: Susan OrleanBinding: SoftbackPublished: Atlantic Books (UK), 2012Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedThis book explores the fascinating life of Rin Tin Tin, the famous German Shepherd dog who...
Poet of the Colours: The Life of John Shaw Neilson

Poet of the Colours: The Life of John Shaw Neilson

$20.00 AUD
Author: John H. PhillipsBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and works of John Shaw Neilson, an influential...
My Boys: A Book of Remembrance

My Boys: A Book of Remembrance

$30.00 AUD
Author: Mrs Aeneas GunnBinding: HardbackPublished: Monbulk RSL - , 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book records the service details of every volunteer from Monbulk (Victoria)...
Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

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Author: Alan BurgessBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an insightful exploration of the life and career of Ingrid Bergman, one of...
From My Level: Unwritten Minutes

From My Level: Unwritten Minutes

$15.00 AUD
Author: George MallabyBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson of London, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsFrom My Level: Unwritten Minutes is a first edition hardback book by Sir George Mallaby,...
Matters For Judgment

Matters For Judgment

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Author: John KerrBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMatters For Judgment is a compelling exploration of the political and legal challenges faced by Australia during...
Walter Lindrum: Billiards Phenomenon

Walter Lindrum: Billiards Phenomenon

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ricketts, AndrewBinding: HardbackPublished: Brian Clouston, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography provides a detailed look at the life of Walter Lindrum, a professional billiards player who started...
84 Charing Cross Road

84 Charing Cross Road

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Author: Helene HanffBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, 1983, Seventh Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous owner84 Charing Cross Road is a collection of letters spanning two decades between...
The Murder of Captain James Cook

The Murder of Captain James Cook

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Author: Richard HoughBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the controversial events surrounding the death of Captain James Cook, exploring the circumstances...
Lamilami Speaks. The Cry Went Up. A Story of the People of Goulburn Islands, North Australia

Lamilami Speaks. The Cry Went Up. A Story of the People of Goulburn Islands, North Australia

$80.00 AUD
Author: Reverend Lazarus LamilamiBinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography recounts the experiences and perspectives of Reverend Lazarus Lamilami, offering insights into the...
People of the Potteries: A Dictionary of Local Biography, Vol. 1 (SIGNED)

People of the Potteries: A Dictionary of Local Biography, Vol. 1 (SIGNED)

$25.00 AUD
Author: Denis Stuart (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Department of Adult Education, University of Keele, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis volume serves as a comprehensive dictionary of local biographies, providing...
Robert Browning. Writers and Their Backgrounds.

Robert Browning. Writers and Their Backgrounds.

$12.00 AUD
Author: Isobel ArmstrongBinding: SoftbackPublished: G. Bell and Sons, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful overview of Robert Browning's life and work, exploring his...
The Autobiography of John Shaw Neilson

The Autobiography of John Shaw Neilson

$20.00 AUD
Author: John Shaw Neilson and Nancy KeesingBinding: HardbackPublished: National Library Of Australia, 1978Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography details the life of John Shaw Neilson, an Australian...
Captain William Bligh - An Illustrated History

Captain William Bligh - An Illustrated History

$15.00 AUD
Author: Philip Weate & Caroline GrahamBinding: HardbackPublished: Paul Hamlyn, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis illustrated history provides an in-depth look at Captain William Bligh's life and adventures. It...
Elton John by Terry O'Neill: The Definitive Portrait, with Unseen Images

Elton John by Terry O'Neill: The Definitive Portrait, with Unseen Images

$15.00 AUD
Author: Terry O'NeillBinding: HardbackPublished: Octopus Publishing Group, 2019Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an in-depth look at the iconic musician Elton John through the...
Joan Miro

Joan Miro

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Author: Margit RowellBinding: SoftbackPublished: Da Capo Press, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the works of Joan Miro, highlighting his unique...
Napoleon: The Last Phase

Napoleon: The Last Phase

$20.00 AUD
Author: Lord RoseberyBinding: HardbackPublished: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1900, Fourth Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the final years of Napoleon...
Lives of the Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (Four-Volume Set)

Lives of the Painters, Sculptors, and Architects (Four-Volume Set)

$40.00 AUD
Author: Giorgio VasariBinding: HardbackPublished: Everyman's Library (Dent/Dutton), 1970, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive work by Giorgio Vasari provides detailed biographies of notable artists from the...
Van Loon's Lives

Van Loon's Lives

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hendrik Willem Van LoonBinding: HardbackPublished: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1944, First Australian EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerVan Loon's Lives is a captivating exploration...
The Back Garden of Allah

The Back Garden of Allah

$15.00 AUD
Author: C. S. JarvisBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1939, Second Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThe Back Garden of Allah is a captivating exploration of the landscapes...
Old Gorgon Graham: More Letters From a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

Old Gorgon Graham: More Letters From a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

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Author: G.H. LorimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen, 1905Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is a collection of letters written by a self-made merchant, Old Gorgon Graham,...