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The Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Gift Book

The Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Gift Book

$70.00 AUD
Author: George GoodchildBinding: HardbackPublished: Jarrold & Sons, -Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThe Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Gift Book is a poignant collection that aims to raise...
The Testro Story 1811-1970

The Testro Story 1811-1970

$40.00 AUD
Author: Rex TestroBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1970, FIRST EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Testro Story 1811-1970 chronicles the history and contributions of the...
Sir George Arthur, Bart 1784-1854

Sir George Arthur, Bart 1784-1854

$70.00 AUD
Author: A.G.L. ShawBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1980, FIRST EDITION!Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life of Sir George Arthur, a significant figure in...
Christina Rossetti: A Divided Life

Christina Rossetti: A Divided Life

$25.00 AUD
Author: Georgina BattiscombeBinding: HardbackPublished: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life of Christina Rossetti, a prominent English poet of the 19th century....
Limited Monarchy in Great Britain in the Eighteenth Century

Limited Monarchy in Great Britain in the Eighteenth Century

$15.00 AUD
Author: Richard ParesBinding: Other bindingPublished: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1963, Reprint EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the development and implications of limited...
Shakespeare and his Stage

Shakespeare and his Stage

$40.00 AUD
Author: Marchette ChuteBinding: HardbackPublished: University of London, 1964, Third ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe aim of this lively book is to recreate for the...
The First Elizabeth

The First Elizabeth

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Author: Carolly EricksonBinding: SoftbackPublished: St. Martin's Griffin, September 1997Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe First Elizabeth is a captivating biography that explores the life of Queen Elizabeth...
Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard WinstonBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who became a martyr and saint after...
Richard Coeur De Lion: A Biography

Richard Coeur De Lion: A Biography

$50.00 AUD
Author: Philip HendersonBinding: HardbackPublished: Robert Hale Limited, 1958, FIRST UK EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Richard Coeur de Lion, the legendary...
Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky

$20.00 AUD
Author: Paul BrickhillBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1964Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerReach for the Sky tells the inspiring true story of Douglas Bader, a British fighter pilot who...
Plot Twist: an unmissable friends-to-lovers romcom for fans of Emily Henry!

Plot Twist: an unmissable friends-to-lovers romcom for fans of Emily

$24.99 AUD$19.99 AUD
'Funny, surprising and as fresh as a glass of lemonade on a hot day' Jenny Colgan'A heart-warming bookish romcom . . . perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Catherine...
Revenge of the Stormbringer: Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 34

Revenge of the Stormbringer: Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 34

$24.99 AUD$19.99 AUD
Sister Fidelma returns in REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of DEATH OF A HERETIC, THE HOUSE OF DEATH, and THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR....
The Traveller and Other Stories: Thirteen unnerving tales from the bestselling author of The Twelve

The Traveller and Other Stories: Thirteen unnerving tales from the

$22.99 AUD$18.39 AUD
'Stuart Neville writes crime fiction that is edgy, compelling and always deeply humane' - Mark BillinghamBringing together thirteen unsettling tales from one of Northern Ireland's bestselling crime authors, The Traveller...
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II

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Rod Green explores the personal and political intrigues that have dogged the House of Windsor, including the Queen's fascinating relationships with prime ministers from Winston Churchill and Antony Eden to...
Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed - Commemorate the historic coronation of the new King

Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed - Commemorate

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
'To Charles, being monarch has nothing to do with power - he believes his role is to lead. It is up to others whether they choose to follow.'When Her Majesty...
Kings of the Saddle: Ireland's Greatest Jockeys

Kings of the Saddle: Ireland's Greatest Jockeys

$12.00 AUD
The recent retirement of Mick Kinane, doyen of flat racing jockeys whose swansong was his 2009 Classic victories on the great Sea the Stars, reminded us once again how many...
Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan

Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan

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INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIncludes a new epilogueThe first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's life together,...
The World of Charles Dickens

The World of Charles Dickens

$15.00 AUD
Author: Angus WilsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Martin Secker & Warburg, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of Charles Dickens....
The Peak District: Something To Remember Her By

The Peak District: Something To Remember Her By

$15.00 AUD
Author: John N. MerrillBinding: HardbackPublished: J.N.M. Publications, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book captures the beauty and essence of the Peak District, offering readers memorable insights...
The Crown Essays on its Manifestation, Power and Accountability

The Crown Essays on its Manifestation, Power and Accountability

$100.00 AUD
Author: Martin Hinton, John M. WilliamsBinding: SoftbackPublished: University of Adelaide, 2018Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays delves into the complexities of the British...
The New Priesthood: British Television Today

The New Priesthood: British Television Today

$25.00 AUD
Author: Nicholas GarnhamBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the impact of British television on society and culture, discussing how it shapes...
The First Churchill: The Life of John 1st Duke of Marlborough

The First Churchill: The Life of John 1st Duke of Marlborough

$15.00 AUD
Author: George Malcolm ThomsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker and Warbug, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough,...
Plot Twist: an unmissable friends-to-lovers romcom for fans of Emily Henry!

Plot Twist: an unmissable friends-to-lovers romcom for fans of Emily

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
'Funny, surprising and as fresh as a glass of lemonade on a hot day' Jenny Colgan'A heart-warming bookish romcom . . . perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Catherine...
Courtiers: The Sunday Times bestselling inside story of the power behind the crown

Courtiers: The Sunday Times bestselling inside story of the power

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTER ON KING CHARLES III AND HIS CORONATION'Fascinating' The Times'Tantalising' Telegraph The gripping account of how the royal family really operates. Valentine Low, royal correspondent for...
Queen Elizabeth II: A Celebration of Her Life and Reign in Pictures

Queen Elizabeth II: A Celebration of Her Life and Reign in Pictures

$49.99 AUD$15.00 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...
Revenge of the Stormbringer: Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 34

Revenge of the Stormbringer: Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 34

$55.00 AUD$44.00 AUD
Sister Fidelma returns in REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of DEATH OF A HERETIC, THE HOUSE OF DEATH, and THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR....
Dublin Marco Polo Pocket Guide

Dublin Marco Polo Pocket Guide

$17.99 AUD$8.00 AUD
MARCO POLO Dublin: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Fully revised and updated. Now with new Discovery Tours chapter. With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights...
Three Times a Countess: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Raine Spencer

Three Times a Countess: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Raine

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
TELEGRAPH 50 BEST BOOKS OF 2022THE UNTOLD STORY OF PRINCESS DIANA'S STEPMOTHER 'A sparkling biography of a fascinating woman' - Lynn Barber, Telegraph ***** 'Gaudoin's book is revealing and hugely...
Wise Words from King Charles III

Wise Words from King Charles III

$22.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales and heir apparent for more than seventy years, became King on 8 September 2022. On 6 May 2023, the world watched as he...
The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and finding your own rhythm, from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and finding

$55.00 AUD$25.00 AUD
'A heady mix of thrills and heartbreak . . . I enjoyed it so so much' GRAHAM NORTON'What [Macmanus has] managed to do with London, and what London means to...
Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen.

Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen.

$55.00 AUD$44.00 AUD
Elizabeth I is one of England's most famous monarchs, whose story as the 'Virgin Queen' is well known. But queenship was by no means a certain path for Henry VIII's...
Power and Glory - As seen on Channel 4's Edward vs George: Elizabeth II and the Rebirth of Royalty

Power and Glory - As seen on Channel 4's Edward vs George: Elizabeth

$59.99 AUD$47.99 AUD
The book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at WarPower and Glory begins with the fallout from the revelation of the Duke of Windsor's wartime treachery,...
Power and Glory - As seen on Channel 4's Edward vs George: Elizabeth II and the Rebirth of Royalty

Power and Glory - As seen on Channel 4's Edward vs George: [...]

$59.99 AUD$20.00 AUD
The book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at WarPower and Glory begins with the fallout from the revelation of the Duke of Windsor's wartime treachery,...
The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown

The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown

$29.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth ruled over an institution and a family. During her lifetime she was constant in her desire to provide a steady presence and to be a...
The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and finding your own rhythm, from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and [...]

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
'Glorious . . . So brilliant on being young, skint, ambitious and hopeful in London. My heart ached with identification, I loved it' MARIAN KEYES'A heady mix of thrills and...
The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and finding your own rhythm, from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and [...]

$24.99 AUD$19.99 AUD
'Glorious . . . So brilliant on being young, skint, ambitious and hopeful in London. My heart ached with identification, I loved it' MARIAN KEYES'A heady mix of thrills and...
Night Swimmers: 'Beautifully written and wonderful' Daily Mail

Night Swimmers: 'Beautifully written and wonderful' Daily Mail

$39.99 AUD$31.99 AUD
Grace lives alone in Ballybrady, a little village on the sublimely beautiful east coast of Northern Ireland. She fills her days with swimming, fishing, quilting, and baiting the tourists who...
The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and finding your own rhythm, from the Sunday Times bestselling author

The Mess We're In: An immersive story of music, friendship and [...]

$55.00 AUD$44.00 AUD
'A heady mix of thrills and heartbreak . . . I enjoyed it so so much' GRAHAM NORTON'What [Macmanus has] managed to do with London, and what London means to...
The Windsors at War - As seen on Channel 4's Edward vs George: The Nazi Threat to the Crown

The Windsors at War - As seen on Channel 4's Edward vs George: [...]

$24.99 AUD$19.99 AUD
'This riotous and engaging biography has it all'GUARDIAN'As much fun to read as a good political thriller'WALL STREET JOURNALThe book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors...
Courtiers: The Sunday Times bestselling inside story of the power behind the crown

Courtiers: The Sunday Times bestselling inside story of the [...]

$24.99 AUD$19.99 AUD
FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTER ON KING CHARLES III AND HIS CORONATION'Fascinating' The Times'Tantalising' Telegraph The gripping account of how the royal family really operates. Valentine Low, royal correspondent for...
Night Swimmers: 'Beautifully written and wonderful' Daily Mail

Night Swimmers: 'Beautifully written and wonderful' Daily Mail

$39.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
Grace lives alone in Ballybrady, a little village on the sublimely beautiful east coast of Northern Ireland. She fills her days with swimming, fishing, quilting, and baiting the tourists who...
Angel of the Prisons The Story of Elizabeth Fry

Angel of the Prisons The Story of Elizabeth Fry

$20.00 AUD
Author: Cecil NorthcottBinding: HardbackPublished: Lutterworth Press, 1977, Seventh ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book tells the inspiring story of Elizabeth Fry, known as the 'Angel of...
Green Blades Rising: The Anglo-Saxons

Green Blades Rising: The Anglo-Saxons

$15.00 AUD
Author: Crossley-Holland, KevinBinding: HardbackPublished: Deutsch, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book analyzes Anglo-Saxon life and attitudes through an examination of surviving prose and poetry, sculpture, jewelry,...
Green Blades Rising: The Anglo-Saxons

Green Blades Rising: The Anglo-Saxons

$15.00 AUD
Author: Kevin Crossley-HollandBinding: HardbackPublished: Deutsch, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsGreen Blades Rising explores the rich history and culture of the Anglo-Saxons through engaging prose and vivid...
History Today Companion to British History

History Today Companion to British History

$15.00 AUD
Author: Juliet GardinerBinding: SoftbackPublished: Collins & Brown, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe 'History Today Companion to British History' is a comprehensive guide edited by Juliet Gardiner...
Continental Britons: German-Jewish Refugees from Nazi Germany

Continental Britons: German-Jewish Refugees from Nazi Germany

$20.00 AUD
Author: Marion BerghahnBinding: SoftbackPublished: Berghahn Books, Incorporated, 1988, Second Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the experiences of German-Jewish refugees who fled to Britain...
The Book of Royal Lists

The Book of Royal Lists

$15.00 AUD
Author: Craig Brown, Lesley Hume CunliffeBinding: HardbackPublished: Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Book of Royal Lists is a comprehensive guide that...
The Inns of Court and Chancery

The Inns of Court and Chancery

$80.00 AUD
Author: William J. LoftieBinding: HardbackPublished: Ashford Press Publishing, UK, 1985, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book, illustrated in black and white by Herbert Railton, provides insights...