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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...
Edward VIII: The Man We Lost

Edward VIII: The Man We Lost

$15.00 AUD
Author: Robert Gray, Jane OlivierBinding: HardbackPublished: Compton Press Ltd, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and abdication of Edward VIII, delving into the...
Robert J. Hawke

Robert J. Hawke

$20.00 AUD
Author: Blanch d'AlpugetBinding: HardbackPublished: Schwartz, 1982, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and political career of Robert J. Hawke, a prominent Australian politician...
American Journeys (SIGNED)

American Journeys (SIGNED)

$25.00 AUD
Author: Don WatsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Knopf / Random House, 2008Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedAmerican Journeys is a captivating exploration of the American experience, blending history and personal...
Sunnylea: A 1920's Childhood Remembered

Sunnylea: A 1920's Childhood Remembered

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jean MetcalfeBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis memoir captures the essence of childhood in the 1920s, reflecting on the author's experiences and...
The Game is Not the Same

The Game is Not the Same

$15.00 AUD
Author: Norman Tasker (As Told To Alan McGilvray)Binding: HardbackPublished: ABC Enterprises, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insider's perspective on the life and...
Lachlan Macquarie: A Biography

Lachlan Macquarie: A Biography

$20.00 AUD
Author: John RitchieBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and legacy of Lachlan Macquarie, the fifth Governor of New...
Last Man Standing (SIGNED)

Last Man Standing (SIGNED)

$45.00 AUD
Author: Steven BradburyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Geoff Slattery Publishing, 2005Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedLast Man Standing chronicles the inspirational journey of Steven Bradbury, who made history by becoming the...
The Players

The Players

$20.00 AUD
Author: Arthur AndersenBinding: HardbackPublished: Longstreet, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA compilation of the thoughts, deeds, & philosophies of thirty of America's most prominent business leaders &...
Nicky Buckley: A Memoir (SIGNED)

Nicky Buckley: A Memoir (SIGNED)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nicky BuckleyBinding: HardbackPublished: New Holland Publishers, 2015Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionIn this memoir, Nicky Buckley shares her journey from teenage model to TV star...
Wagner and His World (Pictorial Biography S.)

Wagner and His World (Pictorial Biography S.)

$15.00 AUD
Author: Charles OsborneBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis pictorial biography explores the life and works of Richard Wagner, one of the...
Plaidy War Diary of 1940

Plaidy War Diary of 1940

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peggy Wray; Godfrey A Gill (ed.)Binding: SoftbackPublished: Lanceston Print, 2011Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of daily life during the...
An Amazing Man: Edward Gault in Three Worlds

An Amazing Man: Edward Gault in Three Worlds

$15.00 AUD
Author: Ronald WintonBinding: SoftbackPublished: The Joint Board of Christian Education, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life of Edward Gault, detailing his experiences across...
Anais: The Erotic Life of Anais Nin

Anais: The Erotic Life of Anais Nin

$15.00 AUD
Author: Noel Riley FitchBinding: SoftbackPublished: Little, Brown, 1993, Second PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Anais Nin, a significant figure in 20th-century...
Anton Heyboer: The Philosophy of an Original Mind

Anton Heyboer: The Philosophy of an Original Mind

$50.00 AUD
Author: Heyboer, A.Binding: HardbackPublished: Samsara Leslie Sacks, 2006Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life, art, and realms of thought of versatile artist Anton Heyboer...
Darwin and the Beagle

Darwin and the Beagle

$15.00 AUD
Author: Alan MooreheadBinding: SoftbackPublished: Penguin Books Ltd, 1973, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the journey of Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle, detailing his...
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...
A Doctor Looks Back

A Doctor Looks Back

$20.00 AUD
Author: Dr. Philip ThomasBinding: HardbackPublished: Self-published, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsDoctor Looks Back is a reflective journey by Dr. Philip Thomas, capturing his experiences and insights...
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...
As the Twig is Bent - The Childhood Recollections of Sixteen Prominent Australians

As the Twig is Bent - The Childhood Recollections of Sixteen Prominent Australians

$15.00 AUD
Author: Terry LaneBinding: SoftbackPublished: Dove, 1984, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents the childhood memories of sixteen notable Australians, offering insights into their early lives...
The Waterlilly: A Blue Mountains Journal

The Waterlilly: A Blue Mountains Journal

$15.00 AUD
Author: Kate LlewellynBinding: SoftbackPublished: Hudson Publishing Services Pty Ltd, 1990, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a reflective journal by Kate Llewellyn, capturing the beauty...
Father was a Convict: The Story of Four Australian Generations, 1811 to 1983

Father was a Convict: The Story of Four Australian Generations, 1811 to 1983

$120.00 AUD
Author: Kenneth CoxBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self published, Australia, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the history of four generations of a family in Australia, tracing their...
The Turbulent Years: The autobiography of J.T. Lang

The Turbulent Years: The autobiography of J.T. Lang

$15.00 AUD
Author: J.T. LangBinding: SoftbackPublished: Alpha Books, 1970Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography chronicles the life of J.T. Lang, a prominent figure in Australian politics and social...
African Saga

African Saga

$15.00 AUD
Author: Mirella RicciardiBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1982, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAfrican Saga is a tribute to the continent and its inhabitants, offering a significant contribution to...
More Please

More Please

$15.00 AUD
Author: Barry HumphriesBinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerIn 'More Please', Barry Humphries delivers a humorous and insightful exploration of life through his beloved characters....
Jane Bell OBE (1873-1959) Lady Superintendent, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (1910-1934)

Jane Bell OBE (1873-1959) Lady Superintendent, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (1910-1934)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jennifer A. Williams; Rupert D. GoodmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Spectrum Publications, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as...
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...
Churchill: The Man Of The Century: A Pictorial Biography

Churchill: The Man Of The Century: A Pictorial Biography

$15.00 AUD
Author: Neil Ferrier (Ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: L.T.A. Robinson, 1955Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis pictorial biography of Winston Churchill provides an in-depth look at the life and achievements...
From Snowdrift to Shellfire: Capt. James Francis (Frank) Hurley

From Snowdrift to Shellfire: Capt. James Francis (Frank) Hurley

$30.00 AUD
Author: Millar, David P.Binding: HardbackPublished: David Ell Press, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life of Captain James Francis Hurley, highlighting his extraordinary...
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

$30.00 AUD
Author: E E DunlopBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1986Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the experiences of Sir Edward Dunlop during World War II, particularly his...
My Own Life

My Own Life

$15.00 AUD
Author: Hazel HawkeBinding: HardbackPublished: The Text Publishing Company, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerMy Own Life is an autobiography by Hazel Hawke, offering insights into her personal...
The Crime of Mary Stuart

The Crime of Mary Stuart

$15.00 AUD
Author: George Malcolm ThomsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Quality Book Club, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Crime of Mary Stuart explores the historical events surrounding the life...
Clementine Churchill

Clementine Churchill

$15.00 AUD
Author: Mary SoamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1979, Third Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsClementine Churchill is a biography written by Mary Soames, detailing the life of her...
Goodbye Girlie

Goodbye Girlie

$20.00 AUD
Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsGoodbye Girlie is a poignant narrative that explores the life of a woman navigating the challenges of...
James Duhig

James Duhig

$25.00 AUD
Author: T.P. BolandBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of James Duhig, a prominent figure in...
Sailor in the Air - The Memoirs of Vice Admiral Richard Bell Davies

Sailor in the Air - The Memoirs of Vice Admiral Richard Bell Davies

$15.00 AUD
Author: Davies, Vice Admiral Richard BellBinding: HardbackPublished: Peter Davies, 1967, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis memoir recounts the thrilling career of Vice Admiral...
Sir John Monash

Sir John Monash

$20.00 AUD
Author: Smithers, A. J. (Alan Jack)Binding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1973, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive biography of Sir John Monash,...
In the Footsteps of Churchill

In the Footsteps of Churchill

$15.00 AUD
Author: Richard HolmesBinding: HardbackPublished: BBC Books, 2005Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsExplore the footsteps of one of the greatest political figures of the 20th century with 'In...
Foch Speaks

Foch Speaks

$25.00 AUD
Author: Charles BugnetBinding: HardbackPublished: Lincoln Mac Veagh, The Dial Press, 1929, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: PoorJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsFoch Speaks is a translation by Russell Green of the...
Martin Cash: The Lucky Bushranger

Martin Cash: The Lucky Bushranger

$20.00 AUD
Author: Frank CluneBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1955, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis first edition hardcover features illustrations by Virgil Reilly and is...
Nostalgia Isn't What it Used to be

Nostalgia Isn't What it Used to be

$20.00 AUD
Author: Simone SignoretBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsIn this poignant memoir, Simone Signoret reflects on her life, career, and the...
What Next You Bastard: An Autobiography - Book Two

What Next You Bastard: An Autobiography - Book Two

$15.00 AUD
Author: Ken HallBinding: SoftbackPublished: WNYB, 2007Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this second installment of his autobiography, Ken Hall delves deeper into his life experiences, revealing the...
In Trust: A Sketchbook Of Melbourne's History

In Trust: A Sketchbook Of Melbourne's History

$25.00 AUD
Author: Anne GreenBinding: HardbackPublished: Boolarong Press, 1982, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a unique visual journey through Melbourne's history, combining sketches and narrative...
James Harrison: Pioneering Genius

James Harrison: Pioneering Genius

$20.00 AUD
Author: W.R. (Roy) LangBinding: SoftbackPublished: Hachette Livre Australia Pty Limited, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and achievements of James Harrison, a...
Napoleon

Napoleon

$15.00 AUD
Author: John BowleBinding: HardbackPublished: BCA, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful exploration of Napoleon Bonaparte's life and legacy. John Bowle delves into the...
Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

Along the Way: The Journey of a Father and Son

$15.00 AUD
Author: Martin Sheen, Emilio EstevezBinding: HardbackPublished: Free Press, 2012Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis heartfelt memoir chronicles the journey of actor Martin Sheen and his son, Emilio...
Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader

Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader

$15.00 AUD
Author: Paul BrickhillBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, 1111Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the inspiring story of Douglas Bader, a British fighter pilot who overcame...