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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...
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...
Letters Of Charles Joseph La Trobe

Letters Of Charles Joseph La Trobe

$20.00 AUD
Author: L. J. BlakeBinding: HardbackPublished: The Government of Victoria, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection of historical correspondence presents the personal and official writings of Charles Joseph...
Sebastiano: The Adventures Of An Italian Priest, Sebastiano Locatelli, During His Journey From Bologna To Paris And Back

Sebastiano: The Adventures Of An Italian Priest, Sebastiano Locatelli, During His Journey From Bologna To Paris And Back

$25.00 AUD
Author: Wilfrid BluntBinding: HardbackPublished: James Barrie, London, 1956Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Fold-out map intact. Board with bumping on corners and spine. Minor nick/tear...
A Girl At Government House: An English Girl's Reminiscences Of Colonial Australia

A Girl At Government House: An English Girl's Reminiscences Of Colonial Australia

$15.00 AUD
Author: Helen VellacottBinding: HardbackPublished: Currey O'Neil, 1982Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Spine bumped.A captivating historical memoir, "A Girl At Government...
Elizabeth Our Queen

Elizabeth Our Queen

$20.00 AUD
Author: Reginald DavisBinding: HardbackPublished: William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work chronicles the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, offering an...
Deep Sea 'sparks': A Canadian Girl In The Norwegian Merchant Navy

Deep Sea 'sparks': A Canadian Girl In The Norwegian Merchant Navy

$100.00 AUD
Author: Olive J. CarrollBinding: HardbackPublished: Cordillera Book Co, 1993Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this compelling memoir, "Deep Sea 'sparks': A Canadian Girl In The Norwegian Merchant Navy," Olive...
Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood In Nazi Germany

Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood In Nazi Germany

$40.00 AUD
Author: Ilse KoehnBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis poignant memoir, "Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood In Nazi Germany," chronicles Ilse Koehn's extraordinary experiences growing...
Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Blanche D'AlpugetBinding: HardbackPublished: Schwartz, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket has slice on front panel (see photo) and small triangle missing from back top edge, previous...
The Voyages Of Captain Cook

The Voyages Of Captain Cook

$20.00 AUD
Author: Rex And Thea RienitsBinding: HardbackPublished: Paul Hamlyn, London, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: DJ repaired with tapes. This historical account chronicles the extraordinary voyages of...
Charles Perry: Bishop Of Melbourne

Charles Perry: Bishop Of Melbourne

$20.00 AUD
Author: A. De Q. RobinBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Western Australia Press, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsA definitive biography, this volume chronicles the life and enduring...
'A Bit Of A Rebel': The Life And Work Of George Arnold Wood

'A Bit Of A Rebel': The Life And Work Of George Arnold Wood

$15.00 AUD
Author: R. M. CrawfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney University Press, Sydney, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Minor stain on book block. This biography chronicles the life and academic...
H. B. Higgins: The Rebel As Judge

H. B. Higgins: The Rebel As Judge

$40.00 AUD
Author: John RickardBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin Sydney, 1984Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography chronicles the life and judicial career of Henry Bournes Higgins, a...
The Poet Chaucer

The Poet Chaucer

$30.00 AUD
Author: Nevil CoghillBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1949Condition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Cloth cover has wear from general use, pages have foxing and previous owner and...
Broken Hill To Mount Isa: The Mining Odyssey Of W. H. Corbould

Broken Hill To Mount Isa: The Mining Odyssey Of W. H. Corbould

$25.00 AUD
Author: W. H. CorbouldBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography chronicles the remarkable career of W. H. Corbould, a pivotal figure in Australian...
The Heart Has Its Reasons

The Heart Has Its Reasons

$45.00 AUD
Author: The Duchess Of WindsorBinding: HardbackPublished: The Companion Book Club, 1958Condition:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket damaged missing some small sections through wear and tear, Book Club...
You, Me and Gerry Gee: 60 Years of Australian Showbiz (SIGNED)

You, Me and Gerry Gee: 60 Years of Australian Showbiz (SIGNED)

$30.00 AUD
Author: Ron Blaskett, Bert NewtonBinding: PaperbackPublished: G Barret & Associates, 2001Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: SIGNED with inscription by authorThis captivating memoir chronicles the remarkable...
The Journal Of A Colonial Lady

The Journal Of A Colonial Lady

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jessie Augusta FrancisBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1111Condition:Book: FairJacket: Slipcase: WornPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded slipcase. Light discolouration on hardcover.This historical fiction novel transports readers to the American colonies...
Shakespeare

Shakespeare

$20.00 AUD
Author: Anthony BurgessBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerAnthony Burgess's "Shakespeare" presents a compelling biographical account of the Bard, offering a vivid portrait...
The Sun King

The Sun King

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nancy MitfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsNancy Mitford's "The Sun King" is a captivating historical biography that illuminates the life and reign of...
Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Blanche D'AlpugetBinding: HardbackPublished: Schwartz Books, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling biography chronicles the life and political career of Robert J. Hawke, one of Australia's most...
Margaret Cunningham Of Fintona

Margaret Cunningham Of Fintona

$25.00 AUD
Author: Joan GillisonBinding: HardbackPublished: Fintona Girls School, 1982Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Small tear on dustjacket. Clean, tight copy.This...
There Was A Ship (SIGNED)

There Was A Ship (SIGNED)

$25.00 AUD
Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson Melbourne, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Gifter's inscription on FEP. Flat sign by the author on half-title page. In...
The Entertainers: A Biographical History Of The Stage, Its Players, Writers, Directors, Showmen And Clowns

The Entertainers: A Biographical History Of The Stage, Its Players, Writers, Directors, Showmen And Clowns

$25.00 AUD
Author: Pitman House & Sir John Gielgud ForewordBinding: HardbackPublished: Pitman House, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive biographical history chronicles the vibrant world of entertainment, tracing the...
All Colour Book Of Henry Viii

All Colour Book Of Henry Viii

$15.00 AUD
Author: John WalderBinding: HardbackPublished: Octopus Books, 1973Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis engaging non-fiction work presents a vibrant and accessible account of the life and reign of King...
The Man With The Donkey: John Simpson Kirkpatrick, The Good Samaritan Of Gallipoli

The Man With The Donkey: John Simpson Kirkpatrick, The Good Samaritan Of Gallipoli

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sir Irving BensonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biographical account chronicles the extraordinary bravery of John Simpson Kirkpatrick,...
Mr. Justice J.W. Willis (SIGNED)

Mr. Justice J.W. Willis (SIGNED)

$45.00 AUD
Author: H.F. BehanBinding: HardbackPublished: by the Author, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Number 319 of 500 copies. This biographical sketch chronicles the life and career of Mr....
Nobel Laureates: 1901-2000

Nobel Laureates: 1901-2000

$25.00 AUD
Author: Alan SymonsBinding: HardbackPublished: Polo Publishing, London, 2000Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive non-fiction work presents a detailed biographical compendium of Nobel laureates from 1901 to 2000. It...
Bolingbroke & Harley

Bolingbroke & Harley

$20.00 AUD
Author: Sheila BiddleBinding: HardbackPublished: Alfred a Knopf, New York, 1974Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical biography chronicles the intertwined lives of Henry St. John,...
The Transportation Escape And Pardoning Of Mary Bryant

The Transportation Escape And Pardoning Of Mary Bryant

$20.00 AUD
Author: C. H. CurreyBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1963Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling work of historical non-fiction meticulously chronicles the extraordinary life of Mary Bryant,...
The Transportation Escape And Pardoning Of Mary Bryant

The Transportation Escape And Pardoning Of Mary Bryant

$20.00 AUD
Author: C. H. CurreyBinding: HardbackPublished: Halstead Press, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling work of historical non-fiction meticulously chronicles the extraordinary life of Mary Bryant, one of...
Felix Frankfurter Reminisces: An Intimate Portrait

Felix Frankfurter Reminisces: An Intimate Portrait

$30.00 AUD
Author: Dr. Harlan B. PhillipsBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, London , 1960Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling work of non-fiction presents a unique...
Froude's Life Of Carlyle

Froude's Life Of Carlyle

$20.00 AUD
Author: Clubbe, J. (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, London, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis monumental biographical work chronicles the life and intellectual journey of the eminent Victorian essayist...
Leopardi: A Study In Solitude

Leopardi: A Study In Solitude

$25.00 AUD
Author: Iris OrigoBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1953Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsIris Origo's "Leopardi: A Study In Solitude" presents a profound biographical account of...
Sydney Parkinson Artist Of Cook's Endeavour Voyage

Sydney Parkinson Artist Of Cook's Endeavour Voyage

$50.00 AUD
Author: Carr, D. J. (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: British Museum / ANU Press Canberra, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the extraordinary life and...
Fischer V Spassky: The Chess Match Of The Century

Fischer V Spassky: The Chess Match Of The Century

$15.00 AUD
Author: Svetozar GligoricBinding: PaperbackPublished: Fontana, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Smooth spine. Tight pages but does have yellowing.This compelling non-fiction account chronicles the legendary 1972 World Chess Championship...
The Life of Madame De Bonnault D'Houet

The Life of Madame De Bonnault D'Houet

$30.00 AUD
Author: Lady HerbertBinding: HardbackPublished: M. H. Gill And Son, 1885Condition:Book: PoorJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Bumping on spine...
The Trading Voyages Of Andrew Cheyne 1841-1844

The Trading Voyages Of Andrew Cheyne 1841-1844

$20.00 AUD
Author: Dorothy ShinebergBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian National University Press, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis scholarly work of historical non-fiction meticulously chronicles the extensive trading voyages of Andrew Cheyne...
In Private In Public: The Prince And Princess Of Wales

In Private In Public: The Prince And Princess Of Wales

$25.00 AUD
Author: Alastair BurnetBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing, 1986Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling work of non-fiction, "In Private In Public: The Prince And Princess Of Wales," offers...
Ruby Davy: Academic And Artiste; A Biography Of Australia's First Woman Doctor Of Music

Ruby Davy: Academic And Artiste; A Biography Of Australia's First Woman Doctor Of Music

$20.00 AUD
Author: Rita M. WilsonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Salisbury & District Historical Society, South Australia, 1995Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling biography chronicles the...
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

$25.00 AUD
Author: E. E. DunlopBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis historical non-fiction work presents the harrowing personal accounts of Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop, a distinguished Australian...
The Paths I'Ve Trod (SIGNED)

The Paths I'Ve Trod (SIGNED)

$25.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth BurchillBinding: PaperbackPublished: Spectrum, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine. Light creasing on corners. This compelling autobiography chronicles...
Days Of Our Years

Days Of Our Years

$15.00 AUD
Author: Pierre Van PaassenBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson Ltd, 1941Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerIn this compelling memoir, Pierre Van Paassen...
The Times We Had: Life With William Randolph Hearst

The Times We Had: Life With William Randolph Hearst

$15.00 AUD
Author: Marion DaviesBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Tear on front opf dust jacketThis captivating memoir offers a unique glimpse...
Fallen: The Ultimate Heroes; Footballers Who Never Returned From War

Fallen: The Ultimate Heroes; Footballers Who Never Returned From War

$30.00 AUD
Author: Jim Main & David AllenBinding: HardbackPublished: Crown Content, 2002Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis poignant work of historical non-fiction chronicles the lives and ultimate sacrifices of Australian...
Elizabeth & Philip: The Untold Story

Elizabeth & Philip: The Untold Story

$12.00 AUD
Author: Charles Higham And Roy MoseleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Sidgwick & Jackson., 1991Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography, "Elizabeth & Philip: The Untold Story"...