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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Think Of Stephen: A Family Chronicle

Think Of Stephen: A Family Chronicle

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ruth BedfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney, Angus & Robinson, 1954Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis poignant family chronicle by Ruth Bedford...
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: 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...
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...
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

$15.00 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...
Skydoctor: Based On The Adventures And Experiences Of A Flying Doctor In The 1950's

Skydoctor: Based On The Adventures And Experiences Of A Flying Doctor In The 1950's

$90.00 AUD
Author: Dr. Len DawsonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Gypsy Publications., 1996Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some slight discolouration to colour from sun-fading, minor peels to corners of cover.This biographical...
Blessington-D'Orsay: A Masquerade

Blessington-D'Orsay: A Masquerade

$25.00 AUD
Author: Michael SadleirBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Inscription on slipcase. Michael Sadleir's "Blessington-D'Orsay: A Masquerade" is a captivating biographical work that chronicles...
Scott's Last Expedition: The Personal Journals Of Captain R. F. Scott, Cvo, Rn On His Journey To The South Pole With An Introduction By Sir Vivian Fuchs

Scott's Last Expedition: The Personal Journals Of Captain R. F. Scott, Cvo, Rn On His Journey To The South Pole With An Introduction By Sir Vivian Fuchs

$30.00 AUD
Author: Captain R. F. ScottBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1964Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Slipcase: WornPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Inscription on slipcase. Faded spine. This compelling historical account presents the unvarnished personal...
Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates., 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography chronicles the life and reign of Elizabeth I, one of England's most iconic monarchs....
De Gaulle

De Gaulle

$20.00 AUD
Author: Aidan CrawleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis biography chronicles the life and political career of Charles de Gaulle,...
Princess Elizabeth's Wedding Day

Princess Elizabeth's Wedding Day

$70.00 AUD
Author: H.A. & W.L. Pitkin Ltd.Binding: PaperbackPublished: H.A. & W.L. Pitkin Ltd., 1111Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Minor yellowing to pages, some slight bumps and rubs...
The Royal Society: Its Origins And Founders

The Royal Society: Its Origins And Founders

$40.00 AUD
Author: Sir Harold HartleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Royal Society, 1960Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Slight silverfish...
Australian Sporting Hall Of Fame

Australian Sporting Hall Of Fame

$25.00 AUD
Author: Chappell, I., Gibson, M., & Wide World of SportsBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson Ltd, Australia, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light foxing on...
The Queen Mother And Her Family

The Queen Mother And Her Family

$15.00 AUD
Author: Trevor HallBinding: HardbackPublished: Colour Library Books, 1983Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biographical work, "The Queen Mother And Her Family" by Trevor Hall, offers an...
By And Large

By And Large

$100.00 AUD
Author: Admiral Sir Barry DomvileBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson & Co., 1936Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Blue cloth in good condition with...
John Hus: A Biography

John Hus: A Biography

$80.00 AUD
Author: Matthew SpinkaBinding: HardbackPublished: Princeton University Press, 1968Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Cloth in good condition. Clean text. This biography chronicles the life and theological contributions...
The Governesses: Letters From The Colonies 1862-1882

The Governesses: Letters From The Colonies 1862-1882

$15.00 AUD
Author: Patricia ClarkeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has small tear on back cover top edge, otherwise great conditionThis historical non-fiction work compiles...
Eighty Years: Soldiering, Politics, Games

Eighty Years: Soldiering, Politics, Games

$40.00 AUD
Author: General Sir Neville LytteltonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder and Stoughton, 1920Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded and stained...
Alfred Lyttelton: An Account Of His Life

Alfred Lyttelton: An Account Of His Life

$20.00 AUD
Author: Edith LytteltonBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, Green and Co., 1917Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded and worn spine....
Modern Men And Mummers

Modern Men And Mummers

$40.00 AUD
Author: Hesketh PearsonBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1921Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Grey cloth with light bumping...
The Life Of Marie Amélie: Last Queen Of The French 1782-1866; With Some Account Of The Principal Personages At The Courts Of Naples And France In Her Time, And Of The Careers Of Her Sons And Daughters

The Life Of Marie Amélie: Last Queen Of The French 1782-1866; With Some Account Of The Principal Personages At The Courts Of Naples And France In Her Time, And Of The Careers Of Her Sons And Daughters

$30.00 AUD
Author: C. C. DysonBinding: HardbackPublished: John Long, Limited, 1910Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Purple cloth with minor...
The Life And Times Of James Milson

The Life And Times Of James Milson

$15.00 AUD
Author: Roy H. GoddardBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, Georgian House, 1955Condition:Book: Fair, ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Ex-library with usual markingsThis biographical work chronicles the life and career of James Milson, a...
Memories Of Melbourne University: Undergraduate Life In The Years Since 1917

Memories Of Melbourne University: Undergraduate Life In The Years Since 1917

$20.00 AUD
Author: Hume DowBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson Australia, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis non-fiction work offers a fascinating historical account of undergraduate life at Melbourne University, chronicling the experiences...
Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Blanche D'AlpugetBinding: HardbackPublished: Schwartz Publishing Group., 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Minor foxing to DJ and...
The Country Life Book Of The Royal Family

The Country Life Book Of The Royal Family

$20.00 AUD
Author: Godfrey TalbotBinding: HardbackPublished: Country Life Books., 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical non-fiction work, "The Country Life Book Of The Royal Family" by Godfrey Talbot, offers...
South With Scott

South With Scott

$12.00 AUD
Author: Admiral Lord MountevansBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins Sons and Co., 1961Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.This historical account...
Gunman Gardiner (SIGNED)

Gunman Gardiner (SIGNED)

$55.00 AUD
Author: Frank CluneBinding: HardbackPublished: F. W. Cheshire Pty Ltd., 1111Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Some minor discolouration, chips and tears to DJ. Title...
The Last Edwardian At No. 10: An Impression Of Harold Macmillan

The Last Edwardian At No. 10: An Impression Of Harold Macmillan

$20.00 AUD
Author: George HutchinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Quartet Books., 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor sun fading to spine, foxing on page edges.This biographical work...
British Prime Ministers Palmerston

British Prime Ministers Palmerston

$15.00 AUD
Author: Denis JuddBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson., 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight tears in DJ. This historical biography chronicles the life and political...
Sir William Macgregor

Sir William Macgregor

$25.00 AUD
Author: R. B. JoyceBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, Melbourne VIC, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed...
The Pebbled Shore: The Memoirs Of

The Pebbled Shore: The Memoirs Of

$15.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth LongfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.This compelling biography chronicles...
Memorials Of His Time

Memorials Of His Time

$25.00 AUD
Author: Henry CockburnBinding: HardbackPublished: T. N. Foulis, 1910Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded and dull spine. All tipped...
Eleanor Of Aquitaine And The Four Kings

Eleanor Of Aquitaine And The Four Kings

$25.00 AUD
Author: Amy KellyBinding: HardbackPublished: Harvard University Press, 1978Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful...
A Window On Our World: Plimpton Papers (SIGNED)

A Window On Our World: Plimpton Papers (SIGNED)

$70.00 AUD
Author: Pauline Ames Plimpton, George PlimptonBinding: HardbackPublished: University Press of America, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Yellowed and chipped DJ. Signed...
The Blood Of His Servants: The True Story Of One Man's Search For His Family's Friend And Executioner

The Blood Of His Servants: The True Story Of One Man's Search For His Family's Friend And Executioner

$25.00 AUD
Author: Malcolm C. MacphersonBinding: HardbackPublished: Times Books., 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight yellowing to DJ.This true crime narrative, "The Blood Of His Servants," chronicles Malcolm...