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The Young Mazarin

The Young Mazarin

$20.00 AUD
Author: Georges DethanBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, London, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the formative years of Mazarin, exploring the early influences, experiences,...
Welcome to Parkes: Henry Parkes' Visits to Parkes the Town That Bears His Name

Welcome to Parkes: Henry Parkes' Visits to Parkes the Town That Bears His Name

$30.00 AUD
Author: June And Lex WeaverBinding: HardbackPublished: Minipublishing, 2015Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores Henry Parkes' visits to Parkes, the town named in his honor. It also...
Tapestries A Collection Of Family Histories From Presbyterian Ladies' College

Tapestries A Collection Of Family Histories From Presbyterian Ladies' College

$45.00 AUD
Author: Presbyterian Ladies' College.Binding: HardbackPublished: Ashwood House in association with Presbyterian Ladies College, Melbourne, . Limited edition, of which this is number 153, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis...
Cecil Beaton: The Authorised Biography

Cecil Beaton: The Authorised Biography

$50.00 AUD
Author: Hugo VickersBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Cecil Beaton, offering readers a comprehensive look at...
Mailer A Biography

Mailer A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Hilary MillsBinding: HardbackPublished: New English Library, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Norman Mailer, a towering figure in American literature known...
Black Crusader: A Biography Of Robert Franklin Williams

Black Crusader: A Biography Of Robert Franklin Williams

$45.00 AUD
Author: Robert Carl CohenBinding: HardbackPublished: Lyle Stuart,, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis is a biography of Robert Franklin Williams. It explores the life and activism of...
The Reith Papers (SIGNED)

The Reith Papers (SIGNED)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Peter ReithBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2015Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionPeter Reith held significant roles in Australian politics, influencing laws and policies. A selection...
The Kings' Mistresses

The Kings' Mistresses

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alan HardyBinding: HardbackPublished: Evans Brothers, London, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the lives and stories of the women who held influence and...
The Noel Coward Diaries

The Noel Coward Diaries

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Author: Noel CowardBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a glimpse into the private thoughts and experiences of a prominent figure,...
In My Mind's I: An Actor's Autobiography

In My Mind's I: An Actor's Autobiography

$25.00 AUD
Author: Michael RedgraveBinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, New York, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsDive into the life and times of a celebrated actor in this compelling...
Conundrum

Conundrum

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Author: Jan MorrisBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis autobiographical work delves into the author's personal journey of gender transition. It offers a...
Robert Graves: The Assault Heroic 1895-1926

Robert Graves: The Assault Heroic 1895-1926

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard Perceval GravesBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the early life of Robert Graves, covering the years 1895-1926....
W.H. Auden

W.H. Auden

$30.00 AUD
Author: Humphrey CarpenterBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of W.H. Auden, exploring his personal journey, creative...
A Solitary Woman A Life Of Violet Trefusis

A Solitary Woman A Life Of Violet Trefusis

$25.00 AUD
Author: Henrietta SharpeBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Violet Trefusis, a woman known for her complex relationships and...
Seven Little Billabongs

Seven Little Billabongs

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...
Diaries 1939-1975. 1. A Pacifist's War 1939-1945; 2. Everything to Lose 1945-1960; 3. Hanging On 1960-1963; 4. Other People 1963-1966; 5. Good Company 1967-1970; 6. Life Regained 1970-1972; 7. Ups and Downs 1972-1975.

Frances Partridge's Diaries 1939-1975

$750.00 AUD
Author: Frances PartridgeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hogarth Press [with] Gollancz [with] Harper Collins [with] Weidenfeld & Nicolson, [-], 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous owner 1. A Pacifist's War 1939-1945;...
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.'

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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...
The President's Lady

The President's Lady

$15.00 AUD
Author: Irving StoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Invicible Press, 1952Condition remarks:Book: PoorJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis historical novel delves into the lives of Rachel and Andrew Jackson, offering a...
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

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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

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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

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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...
They Called Her Rebbe: The Maiden Of Ludomir

They Called Her Rebbe: The Maiden Of Ludomir

$40.00 AUD
Author: Gershon WinklerBinding: SoftbackPublished: The Judaica Press, NY, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book tells the story of the Maiden of Ludomir, a woman known as...
Letters To Paula

Letters To Paula

$25.00 AUD
Author: David Ben-GurionBinding: HardbackPublished: Vallentine, Mitchell Publishers, London, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book contains a collection of personal letters written by David Ben-Gurion, offering insights...
First Encounter

First Encounter

$30.00 AUD
Author: Bella ChagallBinding: HardbackPublished: Schocken, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markings"First Encounter" is a poignant memoir that delves into the transformative period of Bella Chagall's life, specifically...
My Life

My Life

$15.00 AUD
Author: Golda MeirBinding: HardbackPublished: Royal Books, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography offers a detailed look into the life and career of Golda Meir, a prominent...
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...
Jack Sommers: Artist, Poet, Anzac

Jack Sommers: Artist, Poet, Anzac

$60.00 AUD
Author: Raymond Van SommersBinding: SoftbackPublished: Dawn Books, 2013Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Jack Sommers, an artist, poet, and ANZAC soldier....
Vistas Of Challenge

Vistas Of Challenge

$20.00 AUD
Author: Seryl SanderBinding: SoftbackPublished: Mesorah Pubns Ltd, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book, part of the ArtScroll Series, delves into the lives of inspiring individuals,...
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...
The Tolstoy Home: The Diaries Of Tatiana Tolstoy

The Tolstoy Home: The Diaries Of Tatiana Tolstoy

$25.00 AUD
Author: Tatiana TolstoyBinding: HardbackPublished: HARVILL PRESS , 1951Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book offers an intimate glimpse into the daily life and inner world of the...
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...
Notes On Life And Letters

Notes On Life And Letters

$15.00 AUD
Author: Joseph ConradBinding: HardbackPublished: Heron Books, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays and letters provides insight into the mind of one of the 20th...