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A Voyage to New South Wales: The Journal of Lieutenant William Bradley of HMS Sirius 1786-1792

A Voyage to New South Wales: The Journal of Lieutenant William Bradley of HMS Sirius 1786-1792

$50.00 AUD
Author: Lieutenant William Bradleybinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith Pty Limited, 1969Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book presents the journal of Lieutenant William Bradley, detailing...
George Johnston: A Biography

George Johnston: A Biography

$25.00 AUD
Author: Garry Kinnanebinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1986Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of George Johnston, revealing the reality behind the glamorous facade...
The Diaries of Donald Friend: (Four-Volume Set)

The Diaries of Donald Friend: (Four-Volume Set)

$150.00 AUD
Author: Donald Friend; Anne Gray; Paul Hetherington (edit)binding: HardbackPublished: National Library of Australia, 2001-06Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis collection comprises four volumes of the...
Rojak Rebel: Memoirs of a Singapore Maverick

Rojak Rebel: Memoirs of a Singapore Maverick

$15.00 AUD
Author: Gerald De Cruzbinding: SoftbackPublished: Times Books International, 1993Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsRojak Rebel is a memoir that combines anecdotes, analysis, and...
IMPRESARIO: PAUL TAYLOR, THE MELBOURNE YEARS, 1981 - 1984

IMPRESARIO: PAUL TAYLOR, THE MELBOURNE YEARS, 1981 - 1984

$15.00 AUD
Author: HUGHES, Helen & CROGGON, Nicholas (Editors)binding: SoftbackPublished: Surpllus / Monash University Museum of Art, 2013Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book, published...
Anna Pavlova

Anna Pavlova

$15.00 AUD
Author: Oleg Kerenskybinding: HardbackPublished: Hamilton, 1973Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThis biography of Anna Pavlova, written by Oleg Kerensky, draws on first-hand...
Fanny Elssler

Fanny Elssler

$40.00 AUD
Author: Ivor Guestbinding: HardbackPublished: A & C Black, 1970Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Damaged, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerIvor Guest's biography of Fanny Elssler vividly brings her performances to life,...
Memoirs. Volume II

Memoirs. Volume II

$60.00 AUD
Author: Alexandre Benois, Moura Budberg (trans.)binding: HardbackPublished: Chatto & Windus, 1964, 1stCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis volume continues the captivating narrative of...
My Several Worlds: A Personal Record

My Several Worlds: A Personal Record

$30.00 AUD
Author: Pearl S. Buckbinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen & Co., 1955Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerMy Several Worlds is the memoir of Pearl S....
The Mystery of Ludwig Leichhardt

The Mystery of Ludwig Leichhardt

$20.00 AUD
Author: Gordon Connellbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsIn the annals of Australian exploration, few names stir the imagination...
MARILYN JONES

MARILYN JONES

$25.00 AUD
Author: Patricia Laughlinbinding: HardbackPublished: Quartet, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life and career of Marilyn Jones, an esteemed Australian dancer and...
My Life in Ballet (SIGNED)

My Life in Ballet (SIGNED)

$100.00 AUD
Author: Leonide Massinebinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1968Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: Signed with inscriptionMy Life in Ballet is an autobiographical work by renowned dancer and choreographer...
Freud: Living & Dying

Freud: Living & Dying

$20.00 AUD
Author: Max Schurbinding: HardbackPublished: International Universities Press, 1972Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book, written by Max Schur, explores the life and...
White Fire: The Life and Works of Jessie Sampter

White Fire: The Life and Works of Jessie Sampter

$20.00 AUD
Author: Bertha Badt-Straussbinding: HardbackPublished: Reconstructionist Press, 1956Condition: book: Ex-library, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life and works of Jessie Sampter, a significant figure...
S. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World

S. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sol Hurokbinding: HardbackPublished: Invincible Press, 1954, 1st Aus. ed.,Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerS. Hurok Presents; A Memoir of the Dance World is...
Ezra Pound: The Last Rower - A Political Profile

Ezra Pound: The Last Rower - A Political Profile

$15.00 AUD
Author: C. David Heymannbinding: HardbackPublished: Viking Press, 1976Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed political profile of the controversial poet Ezra Pound,...
Living the dream : the story of Victor Smorgon

Living the dream : the story of Victor Smorgon

$40.00 AUD
Author: Rod Myerbinding: HardbackPublished: New Holland, 2000Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book tells the inspiring story of Victor Smorgon, a remarkable figure in the...
My Life and Harry

My Life and Harry

$40.00 AUD
Author: Dame Zara Holtbinding: HardbackPublished: The Herald, Melbourne, 1968, 1stCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsA personal account by Dame Zara Holt, a fashion...
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: Sir Edward Dunlopbinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 1990, reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book recounts the harrowing experiences of Australian physician Sir Edward...
Australian Foreign Minister: The Diaries of R.G.Casey, 1951-60

Australian Foreign Minister: The Diaries of R.G.Casey, 1951-60

$25.00 AUD
Author: Lord R.G. Caseybinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1972Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book contains the diaries of R.G. Casey, providing insights into his...
Saint Genet: Actor and Martyr

Saint Genet: Actor and Martyr

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jean-Paul Sartrebinding: SoftbackPublished: William Heinemann Ltd, 1988Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsIn 'Saint Genet: Actor and Martyr', Jean-Paul Sartre explores the life...
The Essential Writings of Marcel Duchamp, Marchand du Sel, Salt Seller

The Essential Writings of Marcel Duchamp, Marchand du Sel, Salt Seller

$50.00 AUD
Author: Marcel Duchampbinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1975Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis collection presents the essential writings of Marcel Duchamp, exploring his thoughts...
Einstein: Profile of the Man

Einstein: Profile of the Man

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter Michelmorebinding: HardbackPublished: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1963, First U.K.Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book offers an insightful profile of Albert...
Walls: Resisting the Third Reich

Walls: Resisting the Third Reich

$30.00 AUD
Author: Hiltgunt Zassenhausbinding: HardbackPublished: Beacon Press, 1974Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book tells the poignant story of Hiltgunt Zassenhaus, who...
Borromini

Borromini

$60.00 AUD
Author: Anthony Bluntbinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsBorromini is one of the great geniuses of Baroque architecture, celebrated for his inventiveness...
Cesare Borgia: His Life and Times

Cesare Borgia: His Life and Times

$50.00 AUD
Author: Sarah Bradfordbinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan, 1976Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis classic book by acclaimed historian Sarah Bradford explores the life of Cesare Borgia, a...
Camille Pissarro: A Biography

Camille Pissarro: A Biography

$50.00 AUD
Author: Kathleen Adlerbinding: HardbackPublished: B.T. Batsford, 1978Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and work of Camille Pissarro, a pivotal figure in...
Voltaire

Voltaire

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jean Orieuxbinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday, 1979Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis book is a biography of the famous French philosopher and writer Voltaire, written...
LACHLAN MACQUARIE: His Life, Adventures, and Times

LACHLAN MACQUARIE: His Life, Adventures, and Times

$25.00 AUD
Author: M.H. Ellisbinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1970, reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Lachlan Macquarie, the governor...
Talleyrand: A Biography

Talleyrand: A Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jack F. Bernardbinding: HardbackPublished: Putnam, 1973Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, a prominent French...
Louis XIV

Louis XIV

$15.00 AUD
Author: John B. Wolfbinding: HardbackPublished: Gollancz, 1968Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: Previous ownerProfessor Wolf focuses on the problems of high politics and war, which intrigued...
The Search for Alexander

The Search for Alexander

$15.00 AUD
Author: Robin Lane Foxbinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, providing insights...
Nehru: A Political Biography

Nehru: A Political Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Michael Edwardesbinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane/The Penguin Press, 1971Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first...
A Nice Night's Entertainment; Sketches and Monologues 1956-1981

A Nice Night's Entertainment; Sketches and Monologues 1956-1981

$15.00 AUD
Author: Barry Humphriesbinding: HardbackPublished: Currency Press, 1981Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsA Nice Night's Entertainment is a collection of sketches and monologues by the renowned...
Barney: The Story of Rees D. Williams

Barney: The Story of Rees D. Williams

$15.00 AUD
Author: Kate Whitebinding: HardbackPublished: Hargreen, 1989Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life of Rees D. Williams, an influential figure in the white-collar...
The Australian Legend

The Australian Legend

$15.00 AUD
Author: Russel Wardbinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1977, reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis book traces the considerable influence of nomad pastoral workers on the...
James and John Stuart Mill: Father and Son in the Nineteenth Century

James and John Stuart Mill: Father and Son in the Nineteenth Century

$20.00 AUD
Author: Bruce Mazlishbinding: HardbackPublished: Basic Books, 1975Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the relationship between John Stuart Mill and his father,...
The Offshore Racer

The Offshore Racer

$15.00 AUD
Author: Theodore A. Jonesbinding: HardbackPublished: Nautical Publishing Co, 1974Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThe Offshore Racer by Theodore A. Jones explores the thrilling world of...
Shipwreck on Middleton Reef: The Story of a Tasman Survivor

Shipwreck on Middleton Reef: The Story of a Tasman Survivor

$20.00 AUD
Author: Bill & Aileen Belcherbinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, New Zealand, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book recounts the harrowing tale of Bill Belcher, who went...
Richard Knight's Treasure!: The True Story of His Extraordinary Quest For Captain Kidd's Cache

Richard Knight's Treasure!: The True Story of His Extraordinary Quest For Captain Kidd's Cache

$15.00 AUD
Author: Roberts, Glenysbinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 1986Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book tells the remarkable tale of Richard Knight's quest for Captain Kidd's hidden treasure....
Catherine De'Medici

Catherine De'Medici

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hugh Ross Williamsonbinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1973Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsA well-researched biography of Catherine De'Medici, exploring her life and impact as a...
Bwana Game: The Life Story of George Adamson

Bwana Game: The Life Story of George Adamson

$15.00 AUD
Author: George Adamsonbinding: HardbackPublished: Collins and Harvill, 1968Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsBwana Game is the life story of George Adamson, a renowned figure in...
Leo Tolstoy: Resident and Stranger

Leo Tolstoy: Resident and Stranger

$15.00 AUD
Author: Richard F. Gustafsonbinding: SoftbackPublished: Princeton University Press, 1989Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book examines the religious and philosophical dimensions of Tolstoy's...
James Hunt: The Biography

James Hunt: The Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Gerald Donaldsonbinding: HardbackPublished: HarperCollinsWillow, 1994Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of James Hunt, a charismatic Formula One driver known for...
Lords of Death: A People, A Place, A Legend

Lords of Death: A People, A Place, A Legend

$15.00 AUD
Author: Suanne Welbornbinding: SoftbackPublished: Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1982Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerA quarter of Australia's soldiers at Gallipoli came from Western...
The Ascent of Everest

The Ascent of Everest

$20.00 AUD
Author: John Huntbinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1954Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book recounts the remarkable journey of the first successful ascent...
Braque

Braque

$15.00 AUD
Author: Serge Fauchereaubinding: HardbackPublished: Rizzoli International Publications, 1987Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and work of the renowned artist Georges Braque,...
Above Me Only Sky: A Portrait of the Tasmanian Wilderness

Above Me Only Sky: A Portrait of the Tasmanian Wilderness

$15.00 AUD
Author: Martin Hawesbinding: HardbackPublished: Hobart; Drinkwater Publishing, 1981Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a stunning visual and textual exploration of the Tasmanian...