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A History Of The 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion: 1940-1945

A History Of The 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion: 1940-1945

$120.00 AUD
Author: 2/17 Battalion History CommitteeBinding: HardbackPublished: 2/17 Battalion History Committee, 1990Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Green cloth in good condition. Worn DJ, no tears....
The Long Arm

The Long Arm

$20.00 AUD
Author: Hugh V. ClarkeBinding: HardbackPublished: Roebuck , 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket spine has light tanningThis is the biography of a Northern Territory policeman...
The Red And Green Life Machine: A Diary Of The Falklands Field Hospital

The Red And Green Life Machine: A Diary Of The Falklands Field Hospital

$50.00 AUD
Author: Rick JollyBinding: HardbackPublished: Century Publishing, London, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction account chronicles the harrowing experiences of Rick Jolly, a Royal Naval surgeon, during...
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...
Not To Be Shot At Or Exported: An Airman's Letters Home 1942-1945

Not To Be Shot At Or Exported: An Airman's Letters Home 1942-1945

$25.00 AUD
Author: Leslie Harold SullivanBinding: PaperbackPublished: Royal Australian Air Force Museum, 1995Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis non-fiction collection presents a poignant look...
From Manassas To Appomattox: Memoirs Of The Civil War In America

From Manassas To Appomattox: Memoirs Of The Civil War In America

$20.00 AUD
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe...
Cheshire V.C.

Cheshire V.C.

$15.00 AUD
Author: Russell BraddonBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, 1956Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Bumped/weak spine.This compelling biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Group Captain Leonard Cheshire V.C.,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Memoirs Of Field-Marshal Montgomery

The Memoirs Of Field-Marshal Montgomery

$25.00 AUD
Author: Montgomery of AlameinBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins Clear-Type Press., 1958Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Slightly soiled DJ with foxing, minor stain...
The Service; The Memoirs Of General Reinhard Gehlen

The Service; The Memoirs Of General Reinhard Gehlen

$15.00 AUD
Author: Reinhard GehlenBinding: HardbackPublished: The World Publishing Company., 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsIn this compelling historical memoir, General Reinhard...
The Memoirs Of Field-Marshal Montgomery

The Memoirs Of Field-Marshal Montgomery

$25.00 AUD
Author: Field-Marshal MontgomeryBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins Clear-Type Press., 1968Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Minor...
Montgomery In Europe 1943-45: Success Or Failure?

Montgomery In Europe 1943-45: Success Or Failure?

$25.00 AUD
Author: Richard LambBinding: HardbackPublished: Buchan & Enright, Publishers, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis historical analysis, "Montgomery In Europe 1943-45: Success Or Failure?" by Richard Lamb, meticulously examines...
Selections From The Reminiscences Of Captain Gronow

Selections From The Reminiscences Of Captain Gronow

$25.00 AUD
Author: Nicolas BentleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1977Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Inscription on slipcase. 'Selections From The Reminiscences Of Captain Gronow' presents a captivating historical...
Shadow Warrior: The Cia Hero Of A Hundred Unknown Battles

Shadow Warrior: The Cia Hero Of A Hundred Unknown Battles

$20.00 AUD
Author: Felix I. Rodriguez And John WeismanBinding: HardbackPublished: Simon & Schuster, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Stained DJ. This gripping non-fiction account, "Shadow Warrior: The CIA...
Private Army

Private Army

$20.00 AUD
Author: Vladimir PeniakoffBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1950Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Name penned on front pastedown, copyright page and...
Bull Halsey

Bull Halsey

$35.00 AUD
Author: E. B. PotterBinding: HardbackPublished: NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsE. B. Potter's "Bull Halsey" is a definitive biography that chronicles...
Frogman V.C.

Frogman V.C.

$35.00 AUD
Author: Ian FraserBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1957Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis gripping biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Sydney Knowles, a decorated...
Unofficial History

Unofficial History

$50.00 AUD
Author: Field-Marshal Sir William SlimBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1960Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume compiles the speeches and broadcasts of Field-Marshal Sir William Slim. The collection offers insights into...
The Eyes Of Damien Parer

The Eyes Of Damien Parer

$25.00 AUD
Author: Frank LeggBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby Limited Adelaide, 1963Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a biographical account of Damien Parer, a renowned figure known for his visual...
Ray Parkin's Odyssey: Sailor, Artist, Writer, Prisoner Of War

Ray Parkin's Odyssey: Sailor, Artist, Writer, Prisoner Of War

$25.00 AUD
Author: Pattie WrightBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan Sydney, 2012Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Tear to the bottom right corner of the DJ.The book chronicles the extraordinary life of Ray...
Garibaldi And The Thousand (May 1860)

Garibaldi And The Thousand (May 1860)

$50.00 AUD
Author: George Macaulay TrevelyanBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, Green and Co., 1948Condition:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight foxing to extremities and tiny tear to DJThis historical account chronicles the pivotal...
Caesar's Ghost! (SIGNED)

Caesar's Ghost! (SIGNED)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Robyn ArvierBinding: SoftbackPublished: Robyn Arvier, 2001Condition:Book: PoorJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Worn and faded cover with some creasing. Loose prelims. This compelling narrative recounts Maurie...
Cut Lunch Commando

Cut Lunch Commando

$15.00 AUD
Author: Vere MoonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Vere Moon, 2011Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book was written by Vere Moon and tells of her wartime experiences in WWII.
The Spy Who Disappeared: Diary Of A Secret Mission To Russian Central Asia In 1918

The Spy Who Disappeared: Diary Of A Secret Mission To Russian Central Asia In 1918

$25.00 AUD
Author: Reginald Teague-JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1990Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Cloth in good condition. DJ repaired with tape. This book presents a firsthand account of...
The Phantom Major

The Phantom Major

$15.00 AUD
Author: Virginia CowlesBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1968Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsThe book recounts the compelling story of David Stirling, the founder of the Special Air Service (SAS)...
Cut Lunch Commando

Cut Lunch Commando

$15.00 AUD
Author: Vere MoonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Vere Moon, 2010Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book was written by Vere Moon and tells of her wartime experiences in WWII
Cut Lunch Commando

Cut Lunch Commando

$15.00 AUD
Author: Vere MoonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self-Published, 2011Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAs a child, Vere Moon dreamed of being oan artist, but with the advent of World...
Jack's War

Jack's War

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jack LileyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self Published, 2001Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMemoir written by Jack William Fenton Liley, “Jack’s war” documenting his service with the Royal Australian...
Stirring Incidents In The Life Of A British Soldier: An Autobiography.

Stirring Incidents In The Life Of A British Soldier: An Autobiography.

$45.00 AUD
Author: Thomas FaughnanBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Faughnan, 1886Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography recounts stirring incidents from the life of a British soldier. A colour-sergeant in the...
The Noels And The Milbankes: Their Letters For Twenty-Five Years 1767-1792

The Noels And The Milbankes: Their Letters For Twenty-Five Years 1767-1792

$20.00 AUD
Author: Malcolm ElwinBinding: HardbackPublished: London : Macdonald & Co, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents letters spanning twenty-five years, from 1767 to 1792....
Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell

$20.00 AUD
Author: C.V. WedgwoodBinding: HardbackPublished: Duckworth, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsOliver Cromwell remains a towering figure in British history. His actions continue to spark debate...
Crusts And Crusades: Tales Of Bygone Days

Crusts And Crusades: Tales Of Bygone Days

$25.00 AUD
Author: W. M. HughesBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1947Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book contains tales from bygone days. The author, W.M. Hughes, shares...
Memoirs Of A Mercenary: Being The Memoirs Of Master Johann Dietz Surgeon In The Army Of The Great Elector And Barber To The Royal Court

Memoirs Of A Mercenary: Being The Memoirs Of Master Johann Dietz Surgeon In The Army Of The Great Elector And Barber To The Royal Court

$25.00 AUD
Author: Bernard MiallBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMaster Johann Dietz recounts his experiences as a surgeon in the army and barber to...
Home Before The Leaves Fall

Home Before The Leaves Fall

$25.00 AUD
Author: Leigh HayBinding: SoftbackPublished: Tales from the Treehouse, 2017Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis narrative follows a man in uniform, his experiences likely shaped by the...
Jim's Story: With The 37Th Battalion - A.I.F.

Jim's Story: With The 37Th Battalion - A.I.F.

$30.00 AUD
Author: Mary ReddropBinding: HardbackPublished: Spectrum Publications, Melbourne, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis narrative recounts Jim's experiences with the 37th Battalion A.I.F. The pages contain stories...
The Gallipoli Diary Of Sergeant Lawrence Of The Australian Engineers

The Gallipoli Diary Of Sergeant Lawrence Of The Australian Engineers

$30.00 AUD
Author: Sir Ronald EastBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne U. P. Melbourne, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the experiences of Sergeant Lawrence, an Australian Engineer, during...
A Victorian Son: An Autobiography

A Victorian Son: An Autobiography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Stuart CloeteBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsStuart Cloete recounts his life in this autobiography. He reflects on his experiences and personal...
Cheshire V.C

Cheshire V.C

$15.00 AUD
Author: Russell BraddonBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography follows the life of Group Captain Geoffrey Leonard Cheshire, one of the most...
Royal Admirals
1327-1981

Royal Admirals 1327-1981

$20.00 AUD
Author: David ThomasBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, London, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the lives and careers of Royal Admirals from 1327...
Second Exodus (SIGNED)

Second Exodus (SIGNED)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Mayer HarariBinding: SoftbackPublished: Makor Jewish Community Library, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis autobiography tells the story of Mayer Harari, likely detailing significant events and...
Middleton Vc

Middleton Vc

$35.00 AUD
Author: Stuart BillBinding: SoftbackPublished: S. & L. Bill Melbourne, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography recounts the life of Pilot Officer Rawdon Hume Middleton, a member...
Of Love And War

Of Love And War

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philippa PooleBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book unveils the poignant letters and diaries of Captain Adrian Curlewis and his family, spanning...
Cree Journals: Voyages of Edward H.Cree, Surgeon R.N, as Related in His Private Journals, 1837-56

Cree Journals: Voyages of Edward H.Cree, Surgeon R.N, as Related in His Private Journals, 1837-56

$20.00 AUD
Author: Edited by Michael LevienBinding: HardbackPublished: Webb & Bower, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains the journals of Edward H. Cree, a surgeon in...
Lieutenant Birnbaum: A Soldier's Story

Lieutenant Birnbaum: A Soldier's Story

$40.00 AUD
Author: Meyer Birnbaum With Yonason RosenblumBinding: HardbackPublished: Mesorah Publications, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis is the story of Lieutenant Birnbaum, a Jewish soldier growing up in America....