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Charles Fort: Prophet Of The Unexplained

Charles Fort: Prophet Of The Unexplained

$20.00 AUD
Author: Damon KnightBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket clipped, wear to some edges This biography chronicles the life and...
The Other Victoria: The Princess Royal And The Great Game Of Europe

The Other Victoria: The Princess Royal And The Great Game Of Europe

$20.00 AUD
Author: Andrew SinclairBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Price clipped on dust jacketThis compelling historical biography chronicles the life of Victoria,...
Australian Pioneer Women

Australian Pioneer Women

$15.00 AUD
Author: Eve PownallBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, Adelaide, 1959Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsEve Pownall's "Australian Pioneer Women" is a compelling work of historical...
In A Dark Glass: The Story Of Paul Edmund Strzelecki

In A Dark Glass: The Story Of Paul Edmund Strzelecki

$15.00 AUD
Author: H. M. E. HeneyBinding: HardbackPublished: ANGUS & ROBERTSON, 1961Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biographical work chronicles the extraordinary...
Lessons: An Autobiography

Lessons: An Autobiography

$25.00 AUD
Author: Dr. An Wang With Eugene LindenBinding: HardbackPublished: Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner embossed emblem onto dust jacket and title page (see photo)In this...
Eminent Victorian Women

Eminent Victorian Women

$20.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth LongfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work presents a captivating collection of portraits of influential women from the...
Australian Pioneers

Australian Pioneers

$20.00 AUD
Author: Colin And Margaret KerrBinding: HardbackPublished: International Limited Editions, Australia, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the lives and enduring spirit of...
Billabong's Author: The Life Of Mary Grant Bruce

Billabong's Author: The Life Of Mary Grant Bruce

$30.00 AUD
Author: Alison AlexanderBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography chronicles the life of Mary Grant Bruce, the beloved Australian author behind the...
Chauvel Country: The Story Of A Great Australian Pioneering Family

Chauvel Country: The Story Of A Great Australian Pioneering Family

$20.00 AUD
Author: Elyne MitchellBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan Melbourne, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: Remainder markThis compelling family saga, "Chauvel Country: The Story Of A Great Australian Pioneering Family," chronicles the enduring...
Maggie

Maggie

$15.00 AUD
Author: Maggie TabbererBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 1998Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling autobiography chronicles the extraordinary life of Maggie Tabberer, an Australian icon who rose...
The Pathology Of Leadership

The Pathology Of Leadership

$35.00 AUD
Author: Hugh L'EtangBinding: HardbackPublished: Hawthorn Books., 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some minor foxing and tanning to pages, DJ has...
Darlings, I've Had A Ball!

Darlings, I've Had A Ball!

$20.00 AUD
Author: Trish SheppardBinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith, 1975Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis captivating biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Andrea, a woman whose vivacious spirit and unconventional choices...
St. Peter Canisius

St. Peter Canisius

$40.00 AUD
Author: James BrodrickBinding: HardbackPublished: Carroll Press, 1950Condition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover shows wear from general and shelf sue, pages have foxingThis...
Life With Googie

Life With Googie

$15.00 AUD
Author: John MccallumBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis heartwarming memoir, "Life With Googie," chronicles John McCallum's personal journey and his enduring relationship with his beloved...
The Prophet Armed: Trotsky: 1879-1921

The Prophet Armed: Trotsky: 1879-1921

$45.00 AUD
Author: Isaac DeutscherBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1963Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Bumped spine. Dustjacket showing water damage. Still intact.This seminal work of historical biography chronicles...
The Prophet Unarmed; Trotsky: 1921-1929

The Prophet Unarmed; Trotsky: 1921-1929

$45.00 AUD
Author: Isaac DeutscherBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1959Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Tanning on inside of dustjacket. Bumped spine.This compelling...
Felicia: The Political Memoirs Of Don Dunstan

Felicia: The Political Memoirs Of Don Dunstan

$40.00 AUD
Author: Don DunstanBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan & Co, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has minor wear to some corners and edges, light tanning...
The Secret Of St. John Bosco

The Secret Of St. John Bosco

$25.00 AUD
Author: Henri GhéonBinding: HardbackPublished: Sheed & Ward Ltd, 1944Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Orange cloth with bumping on...
Calwell: A Personal And Political Biography

Calwell: A Personal And Political Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Colm KiernanBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has light tanning along spine, two tears on back panel of jacketThis political biography chronicles the...
If Only They Could Talk

If Only They Could Talk

$25.00 AUD
Author: James HerriotBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has minor wear, spine has some tanningJames Herriot's "If Only They Could Talk"...
Jesus In His Own Words

Jesus In His Own Words

$20.00 AUD
Author: Harold RoperBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, 1950Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear and foxing, pages lightly foxedThis theological work, "Jesus...
I Remember Blamey

I Remember Blamey

$25.00 AUD
Author: Norman D. CarlyonBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography offers an intimate portrait of Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey, Australia's most senior military commander...
Bowled Over

Bowled Over

$15.00 AUD
Author: Neil HawkeBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby Publishers, 1982Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Spine and corners bumped. Light foxingNeil Hawke's "Bowled Over"...
The Story Of Prince Andrew

The Story Of Prince Andrew

$15.00 AUD
Author: Trevor HallBinding: HardbackPublished: Colour Library Books, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography chronicles the life of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, from his...
The Kelly Gang

The Kelly Gang

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nancy KeesingBinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith, 1975Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: General wear to dust jacket and cloth edges. FEP clipped, FEP and BEP have staining...
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: Philippa PooleBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner dedication written insideThis compelling work of historical non-fiction presents an intimate chronicle of World...
As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning

$30.00 AUD
Author: Laurie LeeBinding: HardbackPublished: W.W. Norton & Company, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light foxing on top paper edges.Laurie Lee's "As I Walked Out...
Sunlit Plains Extended: The Making Of A Bushman

Sunlit Plains Extended: The Making Of A Bushman

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard Ogle MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: Shoestring, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some wear and staining (see photo), limited edition copy 480 of 500This...
Smithy: The Kingsford Smith Story

Smithy: The Kingsford Smith Story

$15.00 AUD
Author: Ward McnallyBinding: HardbackPublished: Robert Hale, 1966Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Very light wear to edges of dust jacket, light tanning to spineThis compelling biography chronicles...
Blamey: Controversial Soldier

Blamey: Controversial Soldier

$35.00 AUD
Author: John HetheringtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian War Memorial & The Australian Government Publishing Service, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some general wear and tear,...
The Royal Presence In Australia: 1867–1986

The Royal Presence In Australia: 1867–1986

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philip W. PikeBinding: HardbackPublished: Royalty Publishing, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical non-fiction work meticulously chronicles the numerous royal visits to Australia from 1867 to 1986, offering...
Don Chipp: The Third Man

Don Chipp: The Third Man

$20.00 AUD
Author: Don Chip, John LarkinBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, AustraliaCondition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket has light tan on spine, previous owner stamp insideThis compelling political biography...
Wellington: Pillar Of State

Wellington: Pillar Of State

$20.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth LongfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsElizabeth Longford's "Wellington: Pillar Of State" presents a masterful biographical account of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of...
Behind The Lines: One Woman's War 1914-18

Behind The Lines: One Woman's War 1914-18

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ethel CooperBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Very light foxing in a couple spotsThis compelling historical account presents the wartime experiences of...
My Gamble With Life; The Earl Of Rosslyn

My Gamble With Life; The Earl Of Rosslyn

$70.00 AUD
Author: The Earl Of RosslynBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1928Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover tanned on spine and has general wear marks. Pages...
20th Century Genius

20th Century Genius

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alan BullockBinding: HardbackPublished: Exeter Books, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive work of non-fiction presents a monumental collection of 250 biographies, chronicling the lives and profound...
George Robertson of Melbourne 1825-1898 (SIGNED)

George Robertson of Melbourne 1825-1898 (SIGNED)

$50.00 AUD
Author: John HolroydBinding: HardbackPublished: Robertson & Mullens, 1968Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Black cloth in good condition. Foxed and faded DJ, no tears....
John Donne: Life, Mind & Art

John Donne: Life, Mind & Art

$20.00 AUD
Author: John CareyBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis scholarly biography offers a profound examination of John Donne, one of England's most...
The Man On The Twenty Dollar Note

The Man On The Twenty Dollar Note

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sir Charles Kingsford-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: A H & A W Reed, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded and discoloured cloth with some rubbing. Light...
Royal Romance: An Illustrated History Of The Royal Love Affairs

Royal Romance: An Illustrated History Of The Royal Love Affairs

$20.00 AUD
Author: Lynn PicknettBinding: HardbackPublished: Marshall Cavendish Limited., 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Minor chipping to...
Justinian II of Byzantium

Justinian II of Byzantium

$40.00 AUD
Author: Constance HeadBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Wisconsin Press, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography meticulously chronicles the tumultuous reign of Justinian II, the last...
General Grant

General Grant

$15.00 AUD
Author: Matthew Arnold, Mark TwainBinding: HardbackPublished: Southern Illinois University Press, 1966Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed...
Drawn From Life

Drawn From Life

$25.00 AUD
Author: John OlsenBinding: HardbackPublished: Duffy & Snellgrove, Sydney, 1997Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Tanning along spine and front cover (see photo)In this captivating autobiography, Australian artist...
The Illustrated Hitler Diary: 1917-1945

The Illustrated Hitler Diary: 1917-1945

$30.00 AUD
Author: Stuart LaingBinding: HardbackPublished: Marshall Cavendish, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Tanning/foxing on top paper edge. This compelling work of...
Much Less A Slave

Much Less A Slave

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jean E. TurnleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, Melbourne, Australia, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis poignant memoir chronicles Jean E. Turnley's harrowing journey from a childhood marred by dysfunction...
100 Famous Australian Lives

100 Famous Australian Lives

$20.00 AUD
Author: VariousBinding: HardbackPublished: Summit Books, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction work presents a fascinating collection of biographical sketches, chronicling the lives of one hundred influential...
Maybe

Maybe

$15.00 AUD
Author: Lillian HellmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Light general wear to dust jacket, previous owner name insideLillian Hellman's "Maybe" is a captivating memoir...
Captain Cook: Navigator & Scientist

Captain Cook: Navigator & Scientist

$20.00 AUD
Author: G. M. BadgerBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian National University Press, Canberra, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work presents a comprehensive account of Captain James Cook, detailing his...