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Rise Up To Life

Rise Up To Life

$25.00 AUD
Author: Lennard BickelBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson , 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Howard Walter Florey, a pivotal figure in...
DAYS OF WRATH. A life of John Dunmore Lang

DAYS OF WRATH. A life of John Dunmore Lang

$40.00 AUD
Author: D. W. A. BakerBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne; Melbourne University Press;, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of John Dunmore Lang, exploring his...
Thomas Becket: A Textual History of His Letters

Thomas Becket: A Textual History of His Letters

$45.00 AUD
Author: Anne DugganBinding: HardbackPublished: Clarendon Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the textual history of Thomas Becket's letters, offering a detailed examination of...
A Family Of Kings: The Descendants Of Christian Ix Of Denmark

A Family Of Kings: The Descendants Of Christian Ix Of Denmark

$60.00 AUD
Author: Theo AronsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell London, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the fascinating history of the descendants of Christian IX of...
Eugene Debs: American Socialist

Eugene Debs: American Socialist

$55.00 AUD
Author: Anne Terry WhiteBinding: HardbackPublished: L. Hill, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Eugene Debs, a prominent American socialist, trade union...
The House Of Byron

The House Of Byron

$90.00 AUD
Author: Violet W. WalkerBinding: HardbackPublished: Quiller Press, London, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis book delves into the intricate history of the Byron family, exploring their lineage, notable members,...
Queen Of The Head Hunters

Queen Of The Head Hunters

$20.00 AUD
Author: Sylvia BrookeBinding: HardbackPublished: William Morrow & Company, Inc., NY, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography delves into the life of Sylvia Brooke, the wife of...
Conversation With Max

Conversation With Max

$15.00 AUD
Author: S N BehrmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Quality Book Club, 1960Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into a series of conversations with Max Beerbohm, offering insights into...
I Remember. An Autobiography

I Remember. An Autobiography

$60.00 AUD
Author: Lindsay ThompsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsLindsay Thompson's autobiography, "I Remember," recounts his distinguished service marked by decency, dedication, and distinction, earning...
John Stuart Mill: A Mind At Large

John Stuart Mill: A Mind At Large

$40.00 AUD
Author: Eugene AugustBinding: HardbackPublished: CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and intellectual contributions of John Stuart Mill, a prominent...
A Living Memory

A Living Memory

$45.00 AUD
Author: John AttenboroughBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton Publishers, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe story of Hodder & Stoughton from its founding by Matthew Henry Hodder and Thomas Wilberforce...
William Temple's Political Legacy : a Critical Assessment

William Temple's Political Legacy : a Critical Assessment

$45.00 AUD
Author: John D. Carmichael And Harold S. GoodwinBinding: HardbackPublished: A. R. Mowbray, 1963Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a critical assessment of William Temple's political...
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....
The Scandal Of Syrie Maugham

The Scandal Of Syrie Maugham

$130.00 AUD
Author: Gerald McknightBinding: HardbackPublished: W. H. Allen & Co Ltd, London, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Syrie Maugham, exploring her...
Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury: His life and times

Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury: His life and times

$60.00 AUD
Author: Edward Carpenter, M.A., Ph.D., B.D.Binding: HardbackPublished: SPCK, 1948Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and times of Thomas Tenison, offering...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
Men Of Distinction (Two-Volume Set)

Men Of Distinction (Two-Volume Set)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Rabbi I. FrenkelBinding: HardbackPublished: Sinai Publishing, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis set contains biographies of great rabbis, offering insights into their lives, teachings, and contributions...
They Called Him Mike

They Called Him Mike

$35.00 AUD
Author: Yonason RosenblumBinding: SoftbackPublished: Mesorah Publications, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Reb Elemelech Tress, exploring his era and his significant...
...Or Did I Dream A Dream? The Story Of Ruth Dayan

...Or Did I Dream A Dream? The Story Of Ruth Dayan

$45.00 AUD
Author: Ruth Dayan And Helga DudmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Steimatzky's' Agency with Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is the story of Ruth Dayan, an Israeli...
Best We Forget (SIGNED)

Best We Forget (SIGNED)

$40.00 AUD
Author: Bernard ClancyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Indra Melbourne, 1998Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedDonkey Simpson, a typically naive young Australian thrust into uniform by his country, sets out on the...
My Spain: a Storyteller's Year of Collecting

My Spain: a Storyteller's Year of Collecting

$35.00 AUD
Author: Ruth SawyerBinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, New York, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis narrative invites readers to traverse the landscapes and immerse themselves in the...
Who'S Who In Asia And The Pacific Nations

Who'S Who In Asia And The Pacific Nations

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$70.00 AUD
Author: - Binding: HardbackPublished: International Biographical Centre, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is the fourth edition of a biographical dictionary. It provides information about notable individuals...
Hugh Dormer'S Diaries

Hugh Dormer'S Diaries

$25.00 AUD
Author: Hugh DormerBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1955Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerDiary of a Young Officer in the Irish Guards who twice parachuted into France on Special...
Benbow Was His Name

Benbow Was His Name

$35.00 AUD
Author: Caryl Brahms & Ned SherrinBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerA novel on the heroic life and death of Admiral John Benbow, intended...
David Rivett: Fighter For Australian Science

David Rivett: Fighter For Australian Science

$20.00 AUD
Author: Rohan RivettBinding: HardbackPublished: the author, Melbourne, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life and career of David Rivett, a prominent...
The Hand Of Memory

The Hand Of Memory

$25.00 AUD
Author: C. B. ChristensenBinding: HardbackPublished: Meanjin Press, 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection features selected stories and verse by C. B. Christensen, showcasing his contributions...
Lino Saputo, Entrepreneur: Living Our Dreams (SIGNED)

Lino Saputo, Entrepreneur: Living Our Dreams (SIGNED)

$40.00 AUD
Author: Lino Saputo With John PortellaBinding: HardbackPublished: Les Presses De L'est, 2019Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: SignedThis book tells the story of Lino Saputo, an entrepreneur who...
Goliath: The Life Of Robert Schuller

Goliath: The Life Of Robert Schuller

$35.00 AUD
Author: James PennerBinding: HardbackPublished: -, 1111Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis special deluxe bound edition tells the life story of Robert Schuller. It has been produced...
Karan

Karan

$20.00 AUD
Author: B. WongarBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan , 1986Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life of Karan, likely exploring themes of identity, culture, and resilience. The...
As It Was and World Without End

As It Was and World Without End

$120.00 AUD
Author: Thomas, HelenBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber Ltd., 1956, First Combined EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book weaves together personal reflections and broader themes of existence,...
The Hasemann Family from Denmark

The Hasemann Family from Denmark

$50.00 AUD
Author: Dawn Hasemann RixBinding: HardbackPublished: D.H.R. Publishing, 2010Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles the history and genealogical details of the Hasemann family from Denmark....
The Films of Jennifer Jones

The Films of Jennifer Jones

$50.00 AUD
Author: W. Franklyn MoshierBinding: HardbackPublished: W. Franklyn Moshier, San Francisco, CA, 1978, Limited Numbered EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsFirst Edition 755 of 1000 copies. This book...
Ezra Pound and Dorothy Shakespear: Their Letters, 1909-1914

Ezra Pound and Dorothy Shakespear: Their Letters, 1909-1914

$50.00 AUD
Author: Pound, O. (ed) et alBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection features the correspondence between Ezra Pound and Dorothy Shakespear, providing...
Night Thoughts

Night Thoughts

$60.00 AUD
Author: Fraser RobertBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 2012Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsNight Thoughts explores the deep and often turbulent reflections of the human experience during...
Paganini: Master Of Strings

Paganini: Master Of Strings

$40.00 AUD
Author: Opal WheelerBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber, 1956, Second Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerPaganini: Master of Strings is a delightful, detailed biography written for children;...
There's Always Tomorrow

There's Always Tomorrow

$15.00 AUD
Author: Anna NeagleBinding: HardbackPublished: W. H. Allen, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerIn 'There's Always Tomorrow', Anna Neagle explores themes of hope and resilience against life's challenges....
Tapestries: A Collection of Family Histories from Presbyterian Ladies' College

Tapestries: A Collection of Family Histories from Presbyterian Ladies' College

$45.00 AUD
Author: Pressley, MarjorieBinding: HardbackPublished: Ashwood House - Limited Edition, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsNumber 511 Limited Numbered Edition. This book presents a rich compilation of family...
The Gloves Are Off: The Inside Story - From Prisoner to Wicked (SIGNED)

The Gloves Are Off: The Inside Story - From Prisoner to Wicked (SIGNED)

$45.00 AUD
Author: Maggie KirkpatrickBinding: HardbackPublished: New Holland, 2019Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionMaggie Kirkpatrick, famous for her role as The Freak in 'Prisoner', presents a no-holds-barred account...
Cossacks, Cockneys & Colonials (SIGNED)

Cossacks, Cockneys & Colonials (SIGNED)

$15.00 AUD
Author: Myra FisherBinding: SoftbackPublished: Makor Jewish Community Library, 2007Condition remarks:Book: PoorJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the diverse experiences and histories of Jewish communities in...
The Great Physician: A Short Life of Sir William Osler

The Great Physician: A Short Life of Sir William Osler

$30.00 AUD
Author: Edith Gittings ReidBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1934Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book offers a concise biography of Sir William Osler, a pivotal...
Ching Chong China Girl (SIGNED)

Ching Chong China Girl (SIGNED)

$45.00 AUD
Author: Helene ChungBinding: SoftbackPublished: ABC Books, Sydney, 2008Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedChing Chong China Girl is a poignant exploration of identity and cultural heritage. Helene Chung shares...
Champions of Enterprise: Australian Entrepreneurship 1788-1990

Champions of Enterprise: Australian Entrepreneurship 1788-1990

$40.00 AUD
Author: Max Hartwell and Jaqui LaneBinding: HardbackPublished: Focuss Books, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history of entrepreneurship in Australia from 1788 to 1990, highlighting...
Burger's Daughter

Burger's Daughter

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nadine GordimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1980, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBurger's Daughter is a powerful novel that explores the complexities of identity and political...