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Memoirs Of Dr. Robert Scot Skirving 1859 - 1956

Memoirs Of Dr. Robert Scot Skirving 1859 - 1956

$30.00 AUD
Author: Ann MacintoskBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney, Foreland Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a detailed look into the life and times of Dr. Robert Scot...
The Sea Journals Of Annie & Amy Henning

The Sea Journals Of Annie & Amy Henning

$15.00 AUD
Author: Joan ThomasBinding: HardbackPublished: Halstead Press, Sydney, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains the sea journals of Annie and Amy Henning, offering a glimpse...
The Bamboo Cradle A Jewish Father'S Story

The Bamboo Cradle A Jewish Father'S Story

$35.00 AUD
Author: Avraham SchwartzbaumBinding: HardbackPublished: Feldheim Pub, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is a memoir of a Jewish father's journey, intertwined with themes of cultural identity and...
Cousin Clare: The Tempestuous Career Of Clare Sheridan

Cousin Clare: The Tempestuous Career Of Clare Sheridan

$20.00 AUD
Author: Anita LeslieBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Clare Sheridan, focusing on her tumultuous career. Sheridan was a...
Beloved Emma: The Life Of Emma Lady Hamilton

Beloved Emma: The Life Of Emma Lady Hamilton

$20.00 AUD
Author: Flora FraserBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Emma, Lady Hamilton, a prominent figure in...
The Man On The Twenty Dollar Note

The Man On The Twenty Dollar Note

$20.00 AUD
Author: Sir Charles Kingsford-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, an aviation pioneer...
The Vilna Gaon: The Life and Teachings of Rabbi Eliyahu the Gaon of Vilna

The Vilna Gaon: The Life and Teachings of Rabbi Eliyahu the Gaon of Vilna

$40.00 AUD
Author: Berel Landau; Yonason RosenblumBinding: HardbackPublished: Mesorah Publications Ltd, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the life and teachings of Rabbi Eliyahu, also known as...
Joyce Grenfell Requests The Pleasure

Joyce Grenfell Requests The Pleasure

$15.00 AUD
Author: Joyce GrenfellBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, London, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography invites readers into the life of Joyce Grenfell, offering a personal account filled with...
Confessions Of A Story-Teller

Confessions Of A Story-Teller

$25.00 AUD
Author: Paul GallicoBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, London, 1961Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life and experiences of a seasoned storyteller, offering...
A Story Half Told

A Story Half Told

$20.00 AUD
Author: Anita LeslieBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis wartime autobiography delves into the life and experiences of the author during a period of conflict....
Splendour and Scandal: The Reign of Beau Nash

Splendour and Scandal: The Reign of Beau Nash

$15.00 AUD
Author: John WaltersBinding: HardbackPublished: Jarrolds, London, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the life and times of Beau Nash, a prominent figure...
The Other De Gaulle: Diaries 1944-1954

The Other De Gaulle: Diaries 1944-1954

$30.00 AUD
Author: Claude Mauriac; Translated by Moura Budberg and Gordon LattaBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson Ltd, London, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book presents a personal and...
Everest The Cruel Way

Everest The Cruel Way

$40.00 AUD
Author: Joe TaskerBinding: HardbackPublished: Eyre Methuen, London, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn "Everest the Cruel Way", Joe Tasker recounts his and Peter Boardman's daring attempt to...
Mr.Frewen Of England. A Victorian Adventurer.

Mr.Frewen Of England. A Victorian Adventurer.

$40.00 AUD
Author: Anita LeslieBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Mr. Frewen, an adventurer during the Victorian era. The narrative...
My Father Bertrand Russell

My Father Bertrand Russell

$20.00 AUD
Author: Katharine TaitBinding: HardbackPublished: New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the life and character of Bertrand Russell, one...
Walter Monckton: The Life OfViscount Monckton Of Brenchley

Walter Monckton: The Life OfViscount Monckton Of Brenchley

$25.00 AUD
Author: Lord BirkenheadBinding: HardbackPublished: London : Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Walter Monckton, a prominent British figure...
The Borgias

The Borgias

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Author: Marion JohnsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Borgias were a noble family that rose to prominence in Italy during the 15th and 16th...
Edwardians In Love

Edwardians In Love

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Author: Anita LeslieBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1972Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the romantic lives and relationships of individuals during the Edwardian era. Set against...
The Jerome Connexion

The Jerome Connexion

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Author: Seymour LeslieBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1964Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the Edwardian and later Georgian Society, offering a glimpse into...
Margaret Cunningham Of Fintona

Margaret Cunningham Of Fintona

$25.00 AUD
Author: Joan GillisonBinding: HardbackPublished: Fintona Girls School, Melbourne, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Margaret Cunningham of Fintona, exploring her personal...
Margot: A Life Of The Countess Of Oxford & Asquith

Margot: A Life Of The Countess Of Oxford & Asquith

$20.00 AUD
Author: Daphne BennettBinding: HardbackPublished: Franklin Watts, NY, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Margot Asquith, Countess of Oxford and Asquith, a...
The Changing Wind

The Changing Wind

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Author: Karena ShieldsBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is an enchanting personal narrative of life in southern Mexico. It promises to transport...
Wonderful Wireless: Reminiscences of the Stars of Australia's Live Radio

Wonderful Wireless: Reminiscences of the Stars of Australia's Live Radio

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nancye Bridges, Frank CrookBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen Australia, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of reminiscences from the stars of Australia's live radio. It...
For What We Have Received: The Autobiography Of Francis Toye

For What We Have Received: The Autobiography Of Francis Toye

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Author: Francis ToyeBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann, 1950Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis is the autobiography of Francis Toye, a captivating journey through the life and experiences of...
The Big Run. The Story of Victoria River Downs.

The Big Run. The Story of Victoria River Downs.

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jock MakinBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the story of Victoria River Downs Station. It is a tale of vast landscapes,...
Janet Clarke Hall 1886-1986

Janet Clarke Hall 1886-1986

$20.00 AUD
Author: Lyndsay GardinerBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, Hyland House, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and legacy of Janet Clarke Hall from 1886 to...
Lord Justice Birkett

Lord Justice Birkett

$30.00 AUD
Author: Dennis BardensBinding: HardbackPublished: Robert Hale Ltd, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and career of Lord Justice Birkett, a prominent British...
Great Hostesses

Great Hostesses

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Author: Brian MastersBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the lives of remarkable women who have mastered the art of hosting, examining...
My Mother Told Me

My Mother Told Me

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Author: Charles Chenevix TrenchBinding: HardbackPublished: W. W. Norton & Company Inc, New York, 1958Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents an enchanting account of...
The Winter Sparrows

The Winter Sparrows

$45.00 AUD
Author: Mary Rose LiveraniBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, Nelson, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells a story of growing up in Scotland and Australia. It explores themes...
W. R. Guilfoyle 1840-1912: The Master Of Landscaping

W. R. Guilfoyle 1840-1912: The Master Of Landscaping

$20.00 AUD
Author: R. T. M. PescottBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and work of W.R. Guilfoyle (1840-1912), a...
The Faber Book Of Anecdotes

The Faber Book Of Anecdotes

$20.00 AUD
Author: Clifton Fadiman (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber Ltd, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is a collection of anecdotes, offering a wide range of...
Percy Grainger: The Man Behind The Music

Percy Grainger: The Man Behind The Music

$30.00 AUD
Author: Eileen DorumBinding: HardbackPublished: I C & E E Dorum, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Percy Grainger, exploring the complexities...
A Matter Of Speculation: The Case Of Lord Cochrane

A Matter Of Speculation: The Case Of Lord Cochrane

$35.00 AUD
Author: Henry CecilBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intriguing case of Lord Cochrane, a figure shrouded in speculation and...
BOOKS AND MEN: Letters and Comments 1900 - 1918

BOOKS AND MEN: Letters and Comments 1900 - 1918

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Author: Walter Murdoch And Alfred DeakinBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1974Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compilation features letters and comments exchanged between Walter Murdoch and...
Sunlight & Shadow

Sunlight & Shadow

$20.00 AUD
Author: Dorothy AllenBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, London, 1960Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography delves into the life of Dorothy Allen, exploring her experiences...
Sir Christopher Hatton: Queen Elizabeth's Favourite

Sir Christopher Hatton: Queen Elizabeth's Favourite

$30.00 AUD
Author: Eric St. John BrooksBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1947Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Sir Christopher Hatton, a prominent figure in...
T.S. Eliot

T.S. Eliot

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Author: Peter AckroydBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of T.S. Eliot, exploring his profound impact on modernist...
The Betrayal Of Liliuokalani: Last Queen Of Hawaii 1838-1917

The Betrayal Of Liliuokalani: Last Queen Of Hawaii 1838-1917

$30.00 AUD
Author: Helena G. AllenBinding: HardbackPublished: Arthur H Clark, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe most important work on Hawaiian history to be published in years, this biography...
Peter Fleming. A Biography

Peter Fleming. A Biography

$140.00 AUD
Author: Duff Hart-DavisBinding: HardbackPublished: London: Jonathan Cape, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Peter Fleming, a multifaceted individual known for his...
The Arms Of Time: A Memoir

The Arms Of Time: A Memoir

$35.00 AUD
Author: Rupert Hart-DavisBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis memoir delves into the life and experiences of the author, offering a personal account of...
The Life And Times Of John Sharp Archbishop Of York

The Life And Times Of John Sharp Archbishop Of York

$30.00 AUD
Author: A. Tindal Hart, M.A.B.D.Binding: HardbackPublished: London: SPCK, 1949Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and times of John Sharp, the Archbishop...
Of Love And War

Of Love And War

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philippa PooleBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book unveils the poignant letters and diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and his family, spanning...
Elizabeth Lady Holland To Her Son 1821-1845

Elizabeth Lady Holland To Her Son 1821-1845

$30.00 AUD
Author: The Earl Of IlchesterBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, London, 1946Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book is a compilation of letters written by Elizabeth Lady Holland to...
Sidney Nolan Such Is Life

Sidney Nolan Such Is Life

$30.00 AUD
Author: Brian AdamsBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Sidney Nolan, exploring his artistic journey and personal experiences. It...
Letters To Venetia Stanley

Letters To Venetia Stanley

$80.00 AUD
Author: H.H. AsquithBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford Univ Pr, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains a collection of letters written by H.H. Asquith to Venetia Stanley....
Princely Chandos
James Brydges 1674-1744

Princely Chandos James Brydges 1674-1744

$30.00 AUD
Author: Joan JohnsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Sutton Pub Ltd, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos, a prominent...
Blanche An Australian Diary 1858-1861

Blanche An Australian Diary 1858-1861

$25.00 AUD
Author: Mitchell BlancheBinding: HardbackPublished: John Ferguson, Sydney, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsDelve into the intimate world of Blanche Mitchell through her Australian diary spanning 1858 to...