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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...
A Letter From James

A Letter From James

$15.00 AUD
Author: Mona AndersonBinding: HardbackPublished: A H & A W Reed, Wellington, New Zealand, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.In this poignant...
Brief Lives: A Selection Based Upon Existing Contemporary Portraits

Brief Lives: A Selection Based Upon Existing Contemporary Portraits

$30.00 AUD
Author: John AubreyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Slipcase: WornPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Inscription on slipcase. John Aubrey's "Brief Lives" is a seminal work of 17th-century biography, offering...
The Diaries - William Allingham

The Diaries - William Allingham

$40.00 AUD
Author: Edited By H. Allingham And D. Radford. Introduction By John Julius Norwich.Binding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1990Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Inscription on slipcase. This...
The Worlds Of John Aubrey: Being A Further Selection Of Brief Lives, Together With Excerpts From His Writings On Antiquities, Science And Folklore

The Worlds Of John Aubrey: Being A Further Selection Of Brief Lives, Together With Excerpts From His Writings On Antiquities, Science And Folklore

$25.00 AUD
Author: Richard BarberBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1988Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Inscription on slipcase. This biographical collection, "The Worlds of John Aubrey," presents a fascinating...
A Man Of Singular Virtue: Being A Life Of Sir Thomas More By His Son-In-Law William Roper And A Selection Of More's Letters

A Man Of Singular Virtue: Being A Life Of Sir Thomas More By His Son-In-Law William Roper And A Selection Of More's Letters

$25.00 AUD
Author: A. L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Slipcase: WornPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Inscription on slipcase. Minor bump on spine. This historical biography by A. L. Rowse...
The Magic Of Dance

The Magic Of Dance

$20.00 AUD
Author: Margot FonteynBinding: HardbackPublished: British Broadcasting Corporation, London, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this captivating non-fiction work, "The Magic of Dance," legendary ballerina Margot Fonteyn offers a...
The Don: A Photographic Essay Of A Legendary Life

The Don: A Photographic Essay Of A Legendary Life

$15.00 AUD
Author: Michael Page And Des FregonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Sun Books, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis biographical work, "The Don: A Photographic Essay...
Tumult In The Clouds

Tumult In The Clouds

$12.00 AUD
Author: Andrew CunninghamBinding: HardbackPublished: Peter Davies, London, 1953Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerAndrew Cunningham's "Tumult In The Clouds" is a compelling work of historical non-fiction, meticulously...
My World Of Cricket

My World Of Cricket

$15.00 AUD
Author: Neil HarveyBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton., 1963Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.In...
Fifteen Paces

Fifteen Paces

$15.00 AUD
Author: Alan DavidsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Souvenir Press., 1963Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.In this compelling work of literary fiction, Alan...
Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sheridan MorleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography chronicles the life and times of Oscar Wilde, offering a comprehensive look at...
Bertrand: Born To Win

Bertrand: Born To Win

$20.00 AUD
Author: Patrick RobinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Bantam Books, 1985Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerIn this compelling biography, "Bertrand: Born To Win," Patrick Robinson chronicles the extraordinary...
Melodies And Memories: The Autobiography Of Nellie Melba

Melodies And Memories: The Autobiography Of Nellie Melba

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nellie MelbaBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson, Australia, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis compelling autobiography chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Nellie Melba, one of...
No Music By Request: A Portrait Of The Gorman Family (SIGNED)

No Music By Request: A Portrait Of The Gorman Family (SIGNED)

$50.00 AUD
Author: June EpsteinBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, Sydney, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Brown cloth with light bumping on corners. Light foxing on book block....
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,...
The Wit Of Sir Robert Menzies

The Wit Of Sir Robert Menzies

$15.00 AUD
Author: Ray RobinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Leslie Frewin, 1966Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: DJ repaired with tapes. Clean text. This biographical work presents a...
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 Banjo Of The Bush: The Work, Life And Times Of A. B. Paterson

The Banjo Of The Bush: The Work, Life And Times Of A. B. Paterson

$15.00 AUD
Author: Clement SemmlerBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography chronicles the life and literary contributions of Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson,...
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...
Charles & Diana: A Brilliant Royal Wedding

Charles & Diana: A Brilliant Royal Wedding

$15.00 AUD
Author: -Binding: PaperbackPublished: The Herald; Weekly Times, 1981Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image'This is the stuff of fairy tales,' said the...
Lionel Richie: An Illustrated Biography

Lionel Richie: An Illustrated Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: David NathanBinding: PaperbackPublished: McGraw-Hill Book Company., 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.This biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of...
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...
The New Guinea Diaries Of Philip Strong 1936-1945 (SIGNED)

The New Guinea Diaries Of Philip Strong 1936-1945 (SIGNED)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Philip StrongBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan Company of Australia., 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Minor chips, tears and sun fading to DJ.This historical non-fiction...
Winslow Homer: An American Genius At The Parthenon; The Move Toward Abstraction

Winslow Homer: An American Genius At The Parthenon; The Move Toward Abstraction

$15.00 AUD
Author: Susan E. ShockleyBinding: PaperbackPublished: The Parthenon, Nashville, Tennessee, 2000Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThe exhibition catalogue Winslow Homer: An American Genius...
Philby: The Spy Who Betrayed A Generation

Philby: The Spy Who Betrayed A Generation

$25.00 AUD
Author: Bruce Page, David Leitch, Phillip KnightleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, London, 1968Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some stains on endpapers. Otherwise, clean text. This...
My Music, My Life

My Music, My Life

$15.00 AUD
Author: André RieuBinding: HardbackPublished: Hardie Grant Books, Australia, 2009Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Media NOT included. In this captivating autobiography, "My Music, My Life," André Rieu,...
Ringside

Ringside

$45.00 AUD
Author: James A. FoxBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson, London, 2001Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has tear on front bottom panel (see photo)In this compelling work of...
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...
Winston Churchill: As I Knew Him

Winston Churchill: As I Knew Him

$15.00 AUD
Author: Violet Bonham CarterBinding: HardbackPublished: The Reprint Society, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography, "Winston Churchill: As I Knew Him" by Violet Bonham Carter, offers an...
Iven G. Mackay: Citizen And Soldier

Iven G. Mackay: Citizen And Soldier

$25.00 AUD
Author: Ivan ChapmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Melway Publishing Melbourne, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Piece missing from lower back of DJ. Printer's error - map on FEP printed upside down....
Under The Chloroform Tree: From Jackeroo To Studmaster

Under The Chloroform Tree: From Jackeroo To Studmaster

$25.00 AUD
Author: Rowand JamesonBinding: HardbackPublished: Shoestring Press, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling memoir, "Under The Chloroform Tree: From Jackeroo To Studmaster" by Rowand Jameson, chronicles a remarkable...
The Great Duke

The Great Duke

$20.00 AUD
Author: Arthur BryantBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins,, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsArthur Bryant's "The Great Duke" is a compelling historical biography that chronicles the life...
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...
Indian Diary: 1952-53

Indian Diary: 1952-53

$30.00 AUD
Author: Edward ArdizzoneBinding: HardbackPublished: The Bodley Head, London, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor general use wear to dust jacket, light tanning along spineEdward Ardizzone's "Indian...
Alfred Deakin: A Biography

Alfred Deakin: A Biography

$60.00 AUD
Author: J.A. La NauzeBinding: HardbackPublished: The Minegunyah Press, Carlton, 2009Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Good slipcaseThis definitive biography chronicles the life and political career of...
The Memoirs of Louis de Rouvroy Duc de Saint-Simon Covering the Years 1691-1723

The Memoirs of Louis de Rouvroy Duc de Saint-Simon Covering the Years 1691-1723

$35.00 AUD
Author: Louis De Rouvroy, Duc De Saint-SimonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Heritage Press, 1959Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Slipcase: WornPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Genealogical table of the Bourbon family + Sandglass Pamphlet Laid In....
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....
The Magic Of Dance

The Magic Of Dance

$20.00 AUD
Author: Margot FonteynBinding: HardbackPublished: British Broadcasting Corporation., 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn this captivating non-fiction work, "The Magic of Dance," legendary ballerina Margot...
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...
Lee And Grant

Lee And Grant

$12.00 AUD
Author: Gene SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: McGraw-Hill Book Company - BCE., 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerGene Smith's "Lee And Grant" is a compelling work of historical biography...
The Complete Paintings Of Piero Della Francesca

The Complete Paintings Of Piero Della Francesca

$20.00 AUD
Author: Pierluigi De VecchiBinding: HardbackPublished: Abrams, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis art history volume presents a comprehensive collection of the works of Piero della Francesca, a pivotal...
Nicholas And Alexandra

Nicholas And Alexandra

$12.00 AUD
Author: Robert K. MassieBinding: HardbackPublished: Scribner - BCE., 1996Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsRobert K. Massie's "Nicholas and Alexandra" is a compelling work of...