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Living With Koestler: Mamaine Koestler's Letters 1945-51

Living With Koestler: Mamaine Koestler's Letters 1945-51

$20.00 AUD
Author: Celia GoodmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThese spontaneous and engaging letters from Arthur Koestler's second wife, Mamaine Paget, to her...
The Lambert's: George, Constant & Kit

The Lambert's: George, Constant & Kit

$20.00 AUD
Author: Andrew MotionBinding: HardbackPublished: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book presents a compelling narrative centered on the lives of George, Constant and Kit...
Leckey And Brammall Families (SIGNED)

Leckey And Brammall Families (SIGNED)

$35.00 AUD
Author: John LeckeyBinding: SoftbackPublished: J A Leckey, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book meticulously documents the genealogical histories of the Leckey and Brammall families. It...
Storymen (SIGNED)

Storymen (SIGNED)

$40.00 AUD
Author: Hannah Rachel BellBinding: SoftbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 2009Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThe artistic works of acclaimed author Tim Winton and Ngerinyin elder David Mowaljarlai connect with...
Portrait Of A Year

Portrait Of A Year

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Author: Ninette DuttonBinding: HardbackPublished: NELSON, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles a specific year in the author's life, offering intimate observations and reflections...
No Music By Request: A Portrait Of The Gorman Family

No Music By Request: A Portrait Of The Gorman Family

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Author: June EpsteinBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a detailed account of the Gorman family. It chronicles their experiences and relationships, offering...
The Victorians (Three-Volume Set) (SIGNED)

The Victorians (Three-Volume Set) (SIGNED)

$350.00 AUD
Author: Tony Dingle, Richard Broome, and Susan PriestleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Fairfax, Syme, & Weldon Associates, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThe Victorians: Arriving, Making Their Mark, Settling is a...
Autumn Memories: A Mccubbin Family Album

Autumn Memories: A Mccubbin Family Album

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Author: Kathleen ManganBinding: HardbackPublished: Georgian House Melbourne, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of personal or historical accounts centered around the McCubbin family....
The World Of 2000 A.D.: The Story Of Harold Earl, Australian.

The World Of 2000 A.D.: The Story Of Harold Earl, Australian.

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Author: L.H. LuscombeBinding: HardbackPublished: W. R. Smith & Paterson Pty Ltd, Brisbane, 1970Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerHarold Earl's story unfolds, painting a portrait of...
As We Are

As We Are

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Author: E. F. BensonBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, Green and Co, 1934Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsE. F. Benson reflects upon his life and the people he has encountered....
Friends & Brothers: A Life Of Father Tucker, Founder Of The Brotherhood Of St Laurence & Community Aid Abroad

Friends & Brothers: A Life Of Father Tucker, Founder Of The Brotherhood Of St Laurence & Community Aid Abroad

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Author: John HandfieldBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House Publishing, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography follows the life of Father Tucker, the founder of The Brotherhood of St...
As The Twig Is Bent

As The Twig Is Bent

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Author: Terry LaneBinding: SoftbackPublished: Dove Communications, Melbourne, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSixteen prominent Australians share their childhood recollections. These personal stories provide insight into the formative...
Plankton's Luck: Life In Retrospect

Plankton's Luck: Life In Retrospect

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Author: Mungo MaccallumBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson Melbourne, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMungo MacCallum reflects upon his life. He recounts various experiences and observations. MacCallum shares personal anecdotes...
Places & Persons

Places & Persons

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Author: Margot AsquithBinding: HardbackPublished: Thornton Butterworth LTD., 1925Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerMargot Asquith, Countess of Oxford and Asquith, recounts various encounters and observations. She...
Don't Worry Baby. They'll Swing Their Arses Off: The Stories of Australian Jazz Musicians

Don't Worry Baby. They'll Swing Their Arses Off: The Stories of Australian Jazz Musicians

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Author: John SharpeBinding: SoftbackPublished: Australian Jazz Archive, 1111Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAustralian Jazz Musicians share their stories in this book. The narratives capture the essence...
Only the Wind Will Listen: Reith of the B.B.C.

Only the Wind Will Listen: Reith of the B.B.C.

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Author: Andrew BoyleBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Reith of the BBC, exploring his profound impact on British...
Australian Father And Son

Australian Father And Son

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Author: Lord CaseyBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the intricate dynamics between fathers and sons within the context of Australian society. It...
The Bamboo Cradle A Jewish Father'S Story

The Bamboo Cradle A Jewish Father'S Story

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Author: Avraham SchwartzbaumBinding: HardbackPublished: Feldheim Pub, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is a memoir of a Jewish father's journey, intertwined with themes of cultural identity and...
Splendour and Scandal: The Reign of Beau Nash

Splendour and Scandal: The Reign of Beau Nash

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Author: John WaltersBinding: HardbackPublished: Jarrolds, London, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the life and times of Beau Nash, a prominent figure...
The Jerome Connexion

The Jerome Connexion

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Author: Seymour LeslieBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1964Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the Edwardian and later Georgian Society, offering a glimpse into...
The Changing Wind

The Changing Wind

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Author: Karena ShieldsBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is an enchanting personal narrative of life in southern Mexico. It promises to transport...
Great Hostesses

Great Hostesses

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Author: Brian MastersBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the lives of remarkable women who have mastered the art of hosting, examining...
The Winter Sparrows

The Winter Sparrows

$45.00 AUD
Author: Mary Rose LiveraniBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, Nelson, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells a story of growing up in Scotland and Australia. It explores themes...
Remarkable Relations: The Story Of The Pearsall Smith Family

Remarkable Relations: The Story Of The Pearsall Smith Family

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Author: Barbara StracheyBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the story of the Pearsall Smith family, a remarkable family known for their...
Country And Calling

Country And Calling

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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...
The Best Of Beverley Sutherland Smith From The Age

The Best Of Beverley Sutherland Smith From The Age

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Author: Beverley Sutherland SmithBinding: SoftbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsFood. Recipes Cooking
...Or Did I Dream A Dream? The Story Of Ruth Dayan

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

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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...
The Pursuit Of Excellence: Australians Making Their Mark

The Pursuit Of Excellence: Australians Making Their Mark

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Author: Richard Shears And Isobelle GidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen Australia, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book profiles Australians who have achieved excellence in their fields. It likely...
The Edwin Maher Scrapbook (SIGNED)

The Edwin Maher Scrapbook (SIGNED)

$25.00 AUD
Author: Edwin MaherBinding: SoftbackPublished: Edwin Maher, Fitzroy, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis scrapbook contains a collection of memories, experiences, or works related to Edwin Maher. Royalties from...
Tamsin: The Prison Letters Of Tamsin Fitzgerald

Tamsin: The Prison Letters Of Tamsin Fitzgerald

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Author: Richard A. CondonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1974Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book contains the prison letters of Tamsin Fitzgerald. It offers a...
The Menzies Years

The Menzies Years

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Author: Brian CarrollBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell Australia Ltd, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the political and social landscape of Australia during the era of...
The Stump Jumpers. A New Breed Of Australians

The Stump Jumpers. A New Breed Of Australians

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Author: Neil Lawrence And Steve BunkBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney, Hale and Iremonger, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the lives and experiences of a diverse group...
Walter Lippmann, Ethnic Communities Leader

Walter Lippmann, Ethnic Communities Leader

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Author: Andrew Markus And Margaret Taft (Editors)Binding: SoftbackPublished: Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University, 2016Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and...
Genealogy In A Changing Society. Proceedings Of The First Australasian Congress On Genealogy And Heraldry Melbourne Easter 1977.

Genealogy In A Changing Society. Proceedings Of The First Australasian Congress On Genealogy And Heraldry Melbourne Easter 1977.

$30.00 AUD
Author: B. R. BlazeBinding: SoftbackPublished: Oakleigh, Australian Institute Of Genealogical Studies Incorporated, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles the proceedings of the first Australasian...
The Dead Are Arising: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography

The Dead Are Arising: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography

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Author: Les Payne Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 640 The definitive biography of Malcolm X- "fascinating and essential" (Washington Post), this is a new portrait which vividly rewrites...
The Most Dangerous Man in America: Timothy Leary, Richard Nixon and the Hunt for the Fugitive King of LSD

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Timothy Leary, Richard Nixon and the Hunt for the Fugitive King of LSD

$34.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
Author: Steven L. Davis Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 400 'It's a rollicking tale that brings to life the antic atmosphere of America in the 'Me' Decade' Wall...