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Robert Graves: The Assault Heroic 1895-1926

Robert Graves: The Assault Heroic 1895-1926

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard Perceval GravesBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the early life of Robert Graves, covering the years 1895-1926....
W.H. Auden

W.H. Auden

$30.00 AUD
Author: Humphrey CarpenterBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of W.H. Auden, exploring his personal journey, creative...
A Solitary Woman A Life Of Violet Trefusis

A Solitary Woman A Life Of Violet Trefusis

$25.00 AUD
Author: Henrietta SharpeBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Violet Trefusis, a woman known for her complex relationships and...
Seven Little Billabongs

Seven Little Billabongs

$30.00 AUD
Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: M.U.P., Melbourne, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the world of Ethel Turner and Mary Grant Bruce, two significant figures...
The Churchillians

The Churchillians

$20.00 AUD
Author: John ColvilleBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsFrom his own recollections and unpublished diaries, Churchill's Private Secretary and close confidant describes the...
Chronicle of Youth Vera Brittain's War Diary 1913-1917

Chronicle of Youth Vera Brittain's War Diary 1913-1917

$20.00 AUD
Author: Vera BrittainBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is Vera Brittain's war diary, spanning from 1913 to 1917. Edited by Alan Bishop,...
The Rise And Fall Of A Regency Dandy

The Rise And Fall Of A Regency Dandy

$25.00 AUD
Author: T.A.J. BurnettBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray Publishers Ltd, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the captivating life of Scrope Berdmore Davies, chronicling his journey...
Edith Sitwell: A Unicorn Among Lions

Edith Sitwell: A Unicorn Among Lions

$20.00 AUD
Author: Victoria GlendinningBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, London, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Edith Sitwell, exploring her eccentric personality, her...
Testament of Youth, Testament of Friendship, Testament of Experience

Testament of Youth, Testament of Friendship, Testament of Experience

$75.00 AUD
Author: Vera BrittainBinding: HardbackPublished: Seaview Books, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis trilogy delves into the author's personal journey through life, exploring themes of youth, friendship, and...
Diaries 1939-1975. 1. A Pacifist's War 1939-1945; 2. Everything to Lose 1945-1960; 3. Hanging On 1960-1963; 4. Other People 1963-1966; 5. Good Company 1967-1970; 6. Life Regained 1970-1972; 7. Ups and Downs 1972-1975.

Frances Partridge's Diaries 1939-1975

$750.00 AUD
Author: Frances PartridgeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hogarth Press [with] Gollancz [with] Harper Collins [with] Weidenfeld & Nicolson, [-], 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous owner 1. A Pacifist's War 1939-1945;...
The Winters On The Wannon

The Winters On The Wannon

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Author: Gordon ForthBinding: SoftbackPublished: Deakin University Press,, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsWinter Cooke family; Winter family; Cooke family; Pioneers -- Victoria -- Portland Bay Region...
Charlie Lovett's Footscray

Charlie Lovett's Footscray

$25.00 AUD
Author: John Lack (ed.)Binding: SoftbackPublished: Footscray Historical Society, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book, edited and introduced by John Lack, delves into the history and culture...
The Growing Pains Of Adrian Mole

The Growing Pains Of Adrian Mole

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sue TownsendBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen , 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAdrian Mole is back, and he's still navigating the trials and tribulations of adolescence. From acne...
The Ladies Of Missalonghi

The Ladies Of Missalonghi

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Author: Colleen McculloughBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSet against the backdrop of a small coastal town, the narrative explores the lives and relationships of...
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 Poems Of Alice Meynell Complete Edition

The Poems Of Alice Meynell Complete Edition

$30.00 AUD
Author: Alice MeynellBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press Humphrey Milford, 1941Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis is the complete edition of Alice Meynell's poems. The collection showcases her...
A Girl At Government House

A Girl At Government House

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Author: Helen Vellacott, Editor.Binding: HardbackPublished: Currey O'Neil, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts an English girl's experiences in colonial Australia. It offers a glimpse into...
Summoned By Bells

Summoned By Bells

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Author: John BetjemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union , 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis autobiographical blank verse novel recounts the formative years of John Betjeman, from his childhood...
A Man'S Estate

A Man'S Estate

$25.00 AUD
Author: Emyr HumphreysBinding: HardbackPublished: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1955Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerSet against the backdrop of rural Wales, the story delves into the lives...
Philip Snowden

Philip Snowden

$20.00 AUD
Author: Colin CrossBinding: HardbackPublished: Barrie and Rockliff, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and career of Philip Snowden, a prominent...
Elections And Party Management

Elections And Party Management

$20.00 AUD
Author: H. J. HanhamBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, 1964Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the intricate world of elections and party management, specifically focusing...
Clementine Churchill

Clementine Churchill

$20.00 AUD
Author: Mary SoamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Clementine Churchill, offering insights into her personal experiences, challenges, and...
Churchill And Eden At War

Churchill And Eden At War

$15.00 AUD
Author: Elisabeth BarkerBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan London, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the complex relationship between Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden during wartime. It...
The Road To Brighton Pier

The Road To Brighton Pier

$25.00 AUD
Author: Leslie HunterBinding: HardbackPublished: Barker, 1959Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into themes of travel, exploration, and personal journeys, potentially set against the...
Trade Unions And The Labour Party

Trade Unions And The Labour Party

$30.00 AUD
Author: Martin HarrisonBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the intricate relationship between trade unions and the Labour...
Dylan Thomas In America

Dylan Thomas In America

$15.00 AUD
Author: John Malcolm BrinninBinding: SoftbackPublished: Paragon House, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life and times of Dylan Thomas during his time in...
The Life Of Dylan Thomas

The Life Of Dylan Thomas

$15.00 AUD
Author: Constantine FitzgibbonBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union/J.M. Dent & Sons, 1966Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the tumultuous life of Dylan Thomas, the celebrated Welsh...
Callaghan: The Road To Number Ten

Callaghan: The Road To Number Ten

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter Kellner, Christopher HitchensBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, London, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the political career of James Callaghan, exploring his rise to...
London Overlooked

London Overlooked

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Author: Geoffrey FletcherBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1964Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a glimpse into the hidden corners and forgotten stories of London. It...
Sunnylea

Sunnylea

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Author: Jean MetcalfeBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book vividly recalls a childhood in the 1920s, capturing the essence of a...
Statesman
And Saint
Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More
And The Politics Of Henry Viii

Statesman And Saint Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More And The Politics Of Henry Viii

$20.00 AUD
Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, New York, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate relationship between Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More,...
The Lord God Made Them All

The Lord God Made Them All

$15.00 AUD
Author: James HerriotBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsDelve into the heartwarming world of a Yorkshire veterinarian as he navigates the challenges and joys...
Reform And Revolt

Reform And Revolt

$15.00 AUD
Author: Reader's Digest; Williams, NevilleBinding: HardbackPublished: Newsweek, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book, part of the 'Milestones of History' series, delves into an era marked by...
Wallis in Love: The untold true passion of the Duchess of Windsor

Wallis in Love: The untold true passion of the Duchess of Windsor

$32.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
Little Criminals

Little Criminals

$32.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Strikingly sharp and thrillingly violent, Little Criminals is the celebrated debut of the doyen of Dublin crime and winner of the Gold Dagger 2012. Justin and Angela Kennedy have money,...
Rory Branagan (Detective) (Rory Branagan, Book 1)

Rory Branagan (Detective) (Rory Branagan, Book 1)

$15.99 AUD$8.00 AUD
Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. First in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime series for kids....
Baroque Age in Britain

Baroque Age in Britain

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Author: Judith HookBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the Baroque period in Britain, highlighting its cultural, artistic, and architectural...
The Tolpuddle Martyrs

The Tolpuddle Martyrs

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Author: Joyce MarlowBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, 1972, Second Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Tolpuddle Martyrs by Joyce Marlow tells the story of the six agricultural...
Bloody Provost (SIGNED)

Bloody Provost (SIGNED)

$45.00 AUD
Author: R.A.J. TylerBinding: HardbackPublished: Phillimore & Co., 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerBloody Provost is a historical account that delves into the life and times of...
Victorian and Edwardian Devon from Old Photographs

Victorian and Edwardian Devon from Old Photographs

$15.00 AUD
Author: Brian ChuggBinding: HardbackPublished: B T Batsford, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a visual journey through Devon during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, showcasing...
Story of the Guards

Story of the Guards

$20.00 AUD
Author: Julian PagetBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph Ltd, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Story of the Guards by Julian Paget provides an in-depth look at the history...
Independent Member

Independent Member

$20.00 AUD
Author: A.P. HerbertBinding: HardbackPublished: H. Baker, London, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIndependent Member is a notable work by A.P. Herbert that explores themes of individuality and...
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...
Train That Ran Away - British Railways Chronic Financial Failures Since Nationalisation

Train That Ran Away - British Railways Chronic Financial Failures Since Nationalisation

$15.00 AUD
Author: Stewart JoyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Ian Allan, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines the financial failures of British Railways since the nationalisation of the industry. It...
A Sketch-Map Economic History of Britain

A Sketch-Map Economic History of Britain

$20.00 AUD
Author: Gayler, J. L.; Richards, Irene; Morris, Joseph ActonBinding: HardbackPublished: Harrap, 1957, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a unique and illustrative approach...
The Diary of Hugh Gaitskell 1945 -1956

The Diary of Hugh Gaitskell 1945 -1956

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philip M WilliamsBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents the diaries of Hugh Gaitskell, a key figure in British politics...
Princess: True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia

Princess: True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia

$49.95 AUD$12.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
English Hours

English Hours

$20.00 AUD
Author: Henry JamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Barrie & Jenkins, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsEnglish Hours is a collection of essays by Henry James that explores various themes and...