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Seven Little Billabongs

Seven Little Billabongs

$30.00 AUD
Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: M.U.P., Melbourne, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the world of Ethel Turner and Mary Grant Bruce, two significant figures...
The Churchillians

The Churchillians

$20.00 AUD
Author: John ColvilleBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsFrom his own recollections and unpublished diaries, Churchill's Private Secretary and close confidant describes the...
Bursting World

Bursting World

$25.00 AUD
Author: Guy ButlerBinding: HardbackPublished: David Philip, Cape Town, 1936Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography covers the period from 1936 to 1945, offering a personal account of...
Australian Pioneer Women

Australian Pioneer Women

$15.00 AUD
Author: Eve PownallBinding: HardbackPublished: Lloyd O'Neil, Melbourne, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the lives and experiences of women who played a significant role...
For My Grandchildren: Some Reminiscences

For My Grandchildren: Some Reminiscences

$20.00 AUD
Author: Her Royal Highness Princess AliceBinding: HardbackPublished: Evans Brothers Limited, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains some reminiscences of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Countess...
Chronicle of Youth Vera Brittain's War Diary 1913-1917

Chronicle of Youth Vera Brittain's War Diary 1913-1917

$20.00 AUD
Author: Vera BrittainBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is Vera Brittain's war diary, spanning from 1913 to 1917. Edited by Alan Bishop,...
Fiddler's Moll: Life With Yehudi

Fiddler's Moll: Life With Yehudi

$15.00 AUD
Author: Diana MenuhinBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Diana Menuhin and her experiences...
The Rise And Fall Of A Regency Dandy

The Rise And Fall Of A Regency Dandy

$25.00 AUD
Author: T.A.J. BurnettBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray Publishers Ltd, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the captivating life of Scrope Berdmore Davies, chronicling his journey...
Edith Sitwell: A Unicorn Among Lions

Edith Sitwell: A Unicorn Among Lions

$20.00 AUD
Author: Victoria GlendinningBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, London, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Edith Sitwell, exploring her eccentric personality, her...
Testament of Youth, Testament of Friendship, Testament of Experience

Testament of Youth, Testament of Friendship, Testament of Experience

$75.00 AUD
Author: Vera BrittainBinding: HardbackPublished: Seaview Books, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis trilogy delves into the author's personal journey through life, exploring themes of youth, friendship, and...
Harpoons To Harvest

Harpoons To Harvest

$40.00 AUD
Author: J.R. CarrollBinding: HardbackPublished: Warrnambool Institute Press, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the story of Charles and John Mills, pioneers of Port Fairy. It...
Cricket With Grace: An Illustrated Anthology On 'W.G.'

Cricket With Grace: An Illustrated Anthology On 'W.G.'

$15.00 AUD
Author: David Rayvern AllenBinding: HardbackPublished: Unwin Hyman, London,, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis illustrated anthology delves into the life and legacy of W.G. Grace, a legendary...
Whitehall To Mallee Sands

Whitehall To Mallee Sands

$15.00 AUD
Author: Lambert, LouiseBinding: HardbackPublished: Geelong; Hendan Publications Pty. Ltd, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book recounts a journey or series of experiences that span diverse landscapes...
Raising Daisy Rothschild

Raising Daisy Rothschild

$20.00 AUD
Author: Betty And Jock Leslie MelvilleBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is a heartwarming story about raising a giraffe named Daisy Rothschild. It...
Playing With Fire: One Woman'S Remarkable Odyssey

Playing With Fire: One Woman'S Remarkable Odyssey

$30.00 AUD
Author: Tova MordechaiBinding: HardbackPublished: BP, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis is a biography that tells the remarkable odyssey of one woman. It promises a deep dive into...
The Fortunes Of Samuel Wynn

The Fortunes Of Samuel Wynn

$15.00 AUD
Author: Allan WynnBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, Australia, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Samuel Wynn, a figure described as a winemaker,...
Reb Moshe: The Life And Ideals Of Hagaon Rabbi Moshe Feinstein

Reb Moshe: The Life And Ideals Of Hagaon Rabbi Moshe Feinstein

$30.00 AUD
Author: Rabbi Shimon Finkelman With Rabbi Nosson SchermanBinding: HardbackPublished: Mesorah Pubns Ltd, 1998Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and ideals of...
The Essential Henry Lawson

The Essential Henry Lawson

$20.00 AUD
Author: Brian KiernanBinding: HardbackPublished: Currey O'Neil, South Yarra, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is a selection of the best works by Australia's greatest...
The Fearful Void

The Fearful Void

$15.00 AUD
Author: Geoffrey MoorhouseBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis narrative recounts the author's ambitious journey across the Sahara Desert, a trek of over...
The Best Of Both Worlds: A Life Of Sir William Mckie (SIGNED)

The Best Of Both Worlds: A Life Of Sir William Mckie (SIGNED)

$35.00 AUD
Author: Howard HollisBinding: HardbackPublished: Sir William McKie Memorial Trust, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis biography delves into the life of Sir William McKie, exploring his multifaceted experiences...
Sing As We Go: The Autobiography Of Gracie Fields

Sing As We Go: The Autobiography Of Gracie Fields

$15.00 AUD
Author: Gracie FieldsBinding: HardbackPublished: Quality , 1960Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography delves into the life and career of Gracie Fields, a beloved entertainer...
Country And Calling

Country And Calling

$25.00 AUD
Author: W. K. HancockBinding: HardbackPublished: London : Faber and Faber, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the intricate relationship between an individual's personal journey...
Pushkin
Poet And Lover

Pushkin Poet And Lover

$35.00 AUD
Author: Lydia LambertBinding: HardbackPublished: Francis Aldor Publisher London, 1947Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Alexander Pushkin, Russia's most celebrated poet. It...
Advocate For The Dead: The Story Of Joel Brand

Advocate For The Dead: The Story Of Joel Brand

$45.00 AUD
Author: Alex WeissbergBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, London, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book tells the story of Joel Brand, a Hungarian Jew who attempted to negotiate...
Men Of Distinction (Two-Volume Set)

Men Of Distinction (Two-Volume Set)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Rabbi I. FrenkelBinding: HardbackPublished: Sinai Publishing, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis set contains biographies of great rabbis, offering insights into their lives, teachings, and contributions...
Gauguin

Gauguin

$20.00 AUD
Author: Daniel Wildenstein And Raymond CogniatBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson , 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life and work of Paul Gauguin,...
The Champagne Spy

The Champagne Spy

$30.00 AUD
Author: Wolfgang LotzBinding: HardbackPublished: St. Martin's Press, New York, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis is the story of Israel's master spy. It tells the story of...
...Or Did I Dream A Dream? The Story Of Ruth Dayan

...Or Did I Dream A Dream? The Story Of Ruth Dayan

$45.00 AUD
Author: Ruth Dayan And Helga DudmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Steimatzky's' Agency with Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is the story of Ruth Dayan, an Israeli...
The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth

$20.00 AUD
Author: Leslie Nielse; David FisherBinding: HardbackPublished: Pocket Books, New York, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAt Last! The Hero of The Naked Gun Tells His Incredible Life...
A Childhood

A Childhood

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jona OberskiBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAlan Sillitoe describes it as not just the book of the year, but of the...
The General Was A Lady: The Story Of Evangeline Booth

The General Was A Lady: The Story Of Evangeline Booth

$15.00 AUD
Author: Margaret TrouttBinding: HardbackPublished: A. J. Holman, 1980Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography tells the story of Evangeline Booth, a prominent figure in the Salvation Army. It explores...
Christopher Brennan

Christopher Brennan

$15.00 AUD
Author: Christopher BrennanBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, 1984Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsThis book, edited by Terry Sturm, delves into the life and works of...
Life In Camelot: The Kennedy Years

Life In Camelot: The Kennedy Years

$30.00 AUD
Author: Philip B. Kunhardt Jr.Binding: HardbackPublished: Little, Brown and Company, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the captivating era of the Kennedy years, often...
Hemingway: High on the Wild

Hemingway: High on the Wild

$30.00 AUD
Author: Lloyd ArnoldBinding: HardbackPublished: New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book reveals Papa's late years through the eyes of...
The Pursuit Of Excellence: Australians Making Their Mark

The Pursuit Of Excellence: Australians Making Their Mark

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard Shears And Isobelle GidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen Australia, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book profiles Australians who have achieved excellence in their fields. It likely...
My Spain: a Storyteller's Year of Collecting

My Spain: a Storyteller's Year of Collecting

$35.00 AUD
Author: Ruth SawyerBinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, New York, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis narrative invites readers to traverse the landscapes and immerse themselves in the...
Pictures In My Life (SIGNED)

Pictures In My Life (SIGNED)

$30.00 AUD
Author: Dacre SmythBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, Published by the author, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis book is the tenth in a series of paintings, poetry, and prose. It...
Who'S Who In Asia And The Pacific Nations

Who'S Who In Asia And The Pacific Nations

$70.00 AUD
Author: - Binding: HardbackPublished: International Biographical Centre, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is the fourth edition of a biographical dictionary. It provides information about notable individuals...
Rabbi In America: The Story Of Isaac M. Wise

Rabbi In America: The Story Of Isaac M. Wise

$20.00 AUD
Author: Israel KnoxBinding: HardbackPublished: Little, Brown and Company, 1957Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography tells the story of Isaac M. Wise, a prominent figure in American...
Summoned By Bells

Summoned By Bells

$15.00 AUD
Author: John BetjemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union , 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis autobiographical blank verse novel recounts the formative years of John Betjeman, from his childhood...
Tamsin: The Prison Letters Of Tamsin Fitzgerald

Tamsin: The Prison Letters Of Tamsin Fitzgerald

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard A. CondonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1974Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book contains the prison letters of Tamsin Fitzgerald. It offers a...
Hugh Dormer'S Diaries

Hugh Dormer'S Diaries

$25.00 AUD
Author: Hugh DormerBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1955Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerDiary of a Young Officer in the Irish Guards who twice parachuted into France on Special...
Heroes Of The Flag

Heroes Of The Flag

$20.00 AUD
Author: Arthur MeeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1111Condition remarks:Book: PoorJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book pays tribute to the spirit of courage that binds our race. It...
Ballet Of Comedians

Ballet Of Comedians

$15.00 AUD
Author: Peter ArnottBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the life of Molière, the celebrated French playwright and actor. It...
Benbow Was His Name

Benbow Was His Name

$35.00 AUD
Author: Caryl Brahms & Ned SherrinBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerA novel on the heroic life and death of Admiral John Benbow, intended...
David Rivett: Fighter For Australian Science

David Rivett: Fighter For Australian Science

$20.00 AUD
Author: Rohan RivettBinding: HardbackPublished: the author, Melbourne, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life and career of David Rivett, a prominent...
Explorers

Explorers

$15.00 AUD
Author: Desmond WilcoxBinding: HardbackPublished: BBC, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the lives and expeditions of various explorers throughout history. It covers their motivations,...
The Menzies Years

The Menzies Years

$30.00 AUD
Author: Brian CarrollBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell Australia Ltd, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the political and social landscape of Australia during the era of...