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Gertrude and Alice

Gertrude and Alice

$15.00 AUD
Author: Diana SouhamiBinding: SoftbackPublished: Pandora Press, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerExplore the fascinating lives of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas with this captivating biography by...
Writers and Their Background: Alexander Pope

Writers and Their Background: Alexander Pope

$15.00 AUD
Author: Peter DixonBinding: SoftbackPublished: G. Bell, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful exploration of Alexander Pope, a prominent poet of the English Augustan...
Letters of Vance and Nettie Palmer, 1915-1963

Letters of Vance and Nettie Palmer, 1915-1963

$15.00 AUD
Author: Vance PalmerBinding: SoftbackPublished: National Library of Australia, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection presents correspondence between Vance and Nettie Palmer from 1915 to...
The Christesen Romance

The Christesen Romance

$15.00 AUD
Author: Judith ArmstrongBinding: SoftbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1996Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Christesen Romance is a captivating exploration of love and relationships set against the...
Andre Malraux: A Biography

Andre Malraux: A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Curtis CateBinding: HardbackPublished: Fromm International, 1997Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCurtis Cate's biography explores the life of Andre Malraux, a literary figure, public personality, and political activist,...
The Poet Militant: Bernard O'Dowd

The Poet Militant: Bernard O'Dowd

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hugh AndersonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hill Of Content, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the poetic philosophy of Bernard O'Dowd, a significant figure in Australian literature....
Jean Rhys

Jean Rhys

$20.00 AUD
Author: Carole AngierBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch Ltd, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and works of Jean Rhys, a celebrated author known for...
Archibald MacLeish: An American Life

Archibald MacLeish: An American Life

$20.00 AUD
Author: Scott Donaldson, R. H. WinnickBinding: HardbackPublished: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1992Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and contributions of Archibald MacLeish, an influential American...
Christopher Brennan - a critical biography

Christopher Brennan - a critical biography

$25.00 AUD
Author: Axel ClarkBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and works of Christopher Brennan, a significant Australian poet and scholar....
Victor Hugo: A Biography

Victor Hugo: A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Samuel EdwardsBinding: HardbackPublished: New English Library Ltd, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the captivating life of Victor Hugo, detailing his accomplishments and struggles...
Australian By Choice

Australian By Choice

$20.00 AUD
Author: John MorrisonBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1973Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAustralian By Choice is a memoir featuring short stories that reflect on the author's experiences in Australia. Published...
Australians: Nine Profiles

Australians: Nine Profiles

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Author: John HetheringtonBinding: HardbackPublished: F.W. Cheshire, 1960Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerA landmark history of Indigenous Australia that accompanies a major nine-part Australian television series. This book combines...
INTIMATE PORTRAITS AND OTHER PIECES

INTIMATE PORTRAITS AND OTHER PIECES

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Author: Vance Palmer; Selected with an Introduction by H.P. HeseltineBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, Cheshire, 1969Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis collection includes essays and articles by Vance Palmer,...
The Morning Was Shining (SIGNED)

The Morning Was Shining (SIGNED)

$30.00 AUD
Author: John Aikman HetheringtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber, 1971Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis autobiography by John Aikman Hetherington recounts his journey and experiences, reflecting on his time in Australia and...
DISTURBING ELEMENT

DISTURBING ELEMENT

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Author: Xavier HerbertBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson Ltd, 1963Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book is a story of an Australian literary legend written in his own...
Sweet Is War to Them That Know It Not

Sweet Is War to Them That Know It Not

$20.00 AUD
Author: Malcolm MuntheBinding: HardbackPublished: Gerald Duckworth, 1954Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerA compelling narrative that explores the complexities of war and its impact on human relationships....
Frank Harris: The Life and Loves of a Scoundrel

Frank Harris: The Life and Loves of a Scoundrel

$20.00 AUD
Author: Vincent BromeBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Yoseloff, 1964, Third PrintingCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Frank Harris, a controversial figure of the...
Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind Letters, 1936-1949

Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind Letters, 1936-1949

$30.00 AUD
Author: Margaret MitchellBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection features letters written by Margaret Mitchell between 1936 and 1949, providing insight into her...
Uncharted Country: Aspects of life in blindness (SIGNED)

Uncharted Country: Aspects of life in blindness (SIGNED)

$60.00 AUD
Author: Mary MitchellBinding: HardbackPublished: F W Cheshire, 1963Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedUncharted Country explores aspects of life in blindness through the perspective of the author, who lost her...
H. G. Wells: His Turbulent Life And Times

H. G. Wells: His Turbulent Life And Times

$15.00 AUD
Author: Lovat DicksonBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and times of H.G. Wells, a prominent author known for his...
H G Wells and his Family (as I have known them)

H G Wells and his Family (as I have known them)

$20.00 AUD
Author: H.G. WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: International Publishing, [1955]Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a personal glimpse into the life of H.G. Wells, detailing his family and the influences...
The Order of Things: A Life of Joseph Furphy

The Order of Things: A Life of Joseph Furphy

$20.00 AUD
Author: John BarnesBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Joseph Furphy, an influential Australian author, shedding light on his...
Forty Years with Berenson

Forty Years with Berenson

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nicky MarianoBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1966Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsForty Years with Berenson is a detailed account of the life and work of Bernard...
The Making of a Sentimental Bloke: A Sketch of the Remarkable Career of C.J. Dennis

The Making of a Sentimental Bloke: A Sketch of the Remarkable Career of C.J. Dennis

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alec H. ChisholmBinding: HardbackPublished: Georgian House Pty Ltd, 1946Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a romantic story of C.J. Dennis and sketches the remarkable...
The Adventures of Louis Becke

The Adventures of Louis Becke

$20.00 AUD
Author: Louis BeckeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hill of Content, 1967Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book highlights the thrilling adventures and experiences of Australian writer Louis Becke, who was known...
Shaw in his time

Shaw in his time

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ivor John Carnegie BrownBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1967Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is an excellent introduction to the life and works of George Bernard Shaw, written...
Whole Life: An Autobiography

Whole Life: An Autobiography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Morris LurieBinding: HardbackPublished: McPhee Gribble, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn 'Whole Life: An Autobiography', Morris Lurie reflects on his life experiences with humor and insight. The...
The Heart of James McAuley- Life and Work of the Australian Poet

The Heart of James McAuley- Life and Work of the Australian Poet

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter ColemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Wildcat Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and work of James McAuley, an influential Australian poet and critic. It...
Miles Franklin in America. Her Unknown Brilliant Career.

Miles Franklin in America. Her Unknown Brilliant Career.

$15.00 AUD
Author: Verna ColemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Sirius Books, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Miles Franklin, an influential Australian author, during her years...
Frank Harris

Frank Harris

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philippa PullarBinding: HardbackPublished: Simon & Schuster, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography of Frank Harris by Philippa Pullar explores the life and works of...
Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet

Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet

$20.00 AUD
Author: A. L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis first edition hardcover book offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of...
Leslie Stephen; The Godless Victorian

Leslie Stephen; The Godless Victorian

$30.00 AUD
Author: Noel AnnanBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Leslie Stephen, a prominent Victorian intellectual known for...
Day of My Delight: An Anglo-Australian Memoir

Day of My Delight: An Anglo-Australian Memoir

$20.00 AUD
Author: Martin BoydBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis memoir chronicles Martin Boyd's experiences as an Anglo-Australian, reflecting on life after returning to Australia from...
The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

$20.00 AUD
Author: John LehmannBinding: HardbackPublished: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life and works of Rupert Brooke, a notable English poet...
Christopher Brennan: Some Recollections

Christopher Brennan: Some Recollections

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard PenningtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a collection of recollections and insights into the life and works of Christopher...
Lives of the Last Four Princesses of the Royal House of Stuart

Lives of the Last Four Princesses of the Royal House of Stuart

$100.00 AUD
Author: Agnes StricklandBinding: HardbackPublished: Bell and Daldy, 1872Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis historical work by Agnes Strickland focuses on the lives of the last four princesses...
Blood on the Moon, the Autobiography of Linton Wells

Blood on the Moon, the Autobiography of Linton Wells

$40.00 AUD
Author: Linton WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1937Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsBlood on the Moon is the autobiography of Linton Wells, published in 1937.
A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

$35.00 AUD
Author: G. G. O. Gatacre, Rear-AdmiralBinding: HardbackPublished: Nautical Press, 1982, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles reports and proceedings from the naval career of Rear-Admiral...
Number Thirteen, Being the Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell

Number Thirteen, Being the Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell

$40.00 AUD
Author: Gordon CampbellBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton Limited, 1936, reprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography provides an insight into the life and experiences of...
The Stick and the Stars

The Stick and the Stars

$25.00 AUD
Author: Commander William King DSO., DSC.Binding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Stick and the Stars is a first edition book by Commander William King,...
The Don

The Don

$40.00 AUD
Author: Roland PerryBinding: HardbackPublished: Pan Macmillan, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Don is a definitive biography of Sir Donald Bradman, one of the greatest cricketers of all...
The Memoirs of Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis 1940:1945

The Memoirs of Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis 1940:1945

$30.00 AUD
Author: Earl Alexander & North, John (ed)Binding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, UK, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis captivating memoir chronicles the experiences of Earl Alexander of Tunis during...
Relics of an uncommon attorney

Relics of an uncommon attorney

$35.00 AUD
Author: Hine, Reginald L. (1883-1949), Scott, Richenda C. (1903-1984)Binding: HardbackPublished: London : J.M. Dent & Sons, 1951Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a fascinating exploration...
Joseph Ashby of Tysoe, 1859-1919 - A Study of English Village Life

Joseph Ashby of Tysoe, 1859-1919 - A Study of English Village Life

$20.00 AUD
Author: M. K. AshbyBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge at the University Press, 1961Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a detailed study of Joseph Ashby, a farmer and social...
No Glass Slipper

No Glass Slipper

$20.00 AUD
Author: Margery HurstBinding: HardbackPublished: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1967, Second Impression Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe amazing success story of a self-made millionairess. The book details her journey...
The Making of Carlyle: An Experiment in Biographical Explication

The Making of Carlyle: An Experiment in Biographical Explication

$50.00 AUD
Author: R.S. CraigBinding: HardbackPublished: Eveleigh Nash, 1908Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides an in-depth exploration of the life and works of Thomas Carlyle, a prominent...
Baibars the First: His Endeavours and Achievements

Baibars the First: His Endeavours and Achievements

$30.00 AUD
Author: Abdul-Aziz KhowaiterBinding: HardbackPublished: Green Mountain Press Ltd., 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful biography of Baibars, highlighting his bravery and...
Family Album

Family Album

$20.00 AUD
Author: Phyllis NicholsonBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1943Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous owner-