Classic Fiction (pre-1945)

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Restoration Carnival

Restoration Carnival

$15.00 AUD
Author: Vivian De Sola PintoBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1954Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis anthology presents the works of five prominent courtier poets from...
John Macneil: A Memoir By His Wife

John Macneil: A Memoir By His Wife

$50.00 AUD
Author: MacNeill, Hannah (edited by Rev. H.B. Macartney and introduction by Rev. D.S. McEachran)Binding: HardbackPublished: Marshall Brothers, London, 1897Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography...
The Cub

The Cub

$15.00 AUD
Author: Ethel TurnerBinding: HardbackPublished: Ward, Lock and Co., 1111Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerA young individual navigates the complexities of growing up, facing challenges and...
Almayer's folly: A story of an Eastern river

Almayer's folly: A story of an Eastern river

$20.00 AUD
Author: Joseph ConradBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis early novel introduces us to Kaspar Almayer, a white trader in the Malay Archipelago....
The Old Wives' Tale

The Old Wives' Tale

$40.00 AUD
Author: Arnold BennettBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 2004Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Old Wives' Tale deals with the lives of two very different sisters, Constance...
The Life Of Mr Jonathan Wild The Great

The Life Of Mr Jonathan Wild The Great

$25.00 AUD
Author: Henry FieldingBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA man recounts the story of Jonathan Wild. He lived in a world of crime...
The History Of The Adventures Of Joseph Andrews And His Friend Mr Abraham Adams

The History Of The Adventures Of Joseph Andrews And His Friend Mr Abraham Adams

$30.00 AUD
Author: Henry FieldingBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, London, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA picaresque novel follows the journey and experiences of Joseph Andrews and his friend...
Stories Of Five Decades

Stories Of Five Decades

$30.00 AUD
Author: Hermann HesseBinding: SoftbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerHermann Hesse presents a collection of short stories, showcasing his narrative talent and insightful...
The Spanish Bawd. Being a Tragi-Comedy of Calisto and Melibea

The Spanish Bawd. Being a Tragi-Comedy of Calisto and Melibea

$25.00 AUD
Author: Fernando de RojasBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a tragicomic narrative. It follows the intertwined stories of Calisto and...
The Adventures Of Roderick Random

The Adventures Of Roderick Random

$30.00 AUD
Author: Tobias SmollettBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA young man faces numerous challenges and adventures as he navigates the complexities of 18th-century...
Two Tales: The Royal Slave And The Fair Jilt

Two Tales: The Royal Slave And The Fair Jilt

$20.00 AUD
Author: Mrs Aphra BehnBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1953Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAphra Behn presents two captivating narratives. One story follows a royal figure forced into...
The Bridge Of San Luis Rey

The Bridge Of San Luis Rey

$20.00 AUD
Author: Thornton WilderBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsSet in 18th-century Peru, divine intervention and the human condition come to the forefront. A...
Poems

Poems

$15.00 AUD
Author: Alfred TennysonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Amazon FacsimileCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection presents a selection of poems by Alfred Tennyson, one of the most beloved poets...
Stories Of Henry Lawson

Stories Of Henry Lawson

$15.00 AUD
Author: Henry Lawson; Illustrator: Louis SilvestroBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThese stories transport readers to the rugged Australian outback, where they...
Mr Pye

Mr Pye

$30.00 AUD
Author: Mervyn PeakeBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsMr Pye is a captivating novel. It follows the life of Mr. Pye, an eccentric and devout...
Background With Chorus: A Footnote to Changes in English Literary Fashion Between 1901 and 1917

Background With Chorus: A Footnote to Changes in English Literary Fashion Between 1901 and 1917

$35.00 AUD
Author: Frank SwinnertonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis narrative follows the lives of several characters as they navigate love, loss, and personal growth....
Two By Two: A Story Of Survival

Two By Two: A Story Of Survival

$40.00 AUD
Author: David GarnettBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, 1963Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markings"Two By Two: A Story of Survival" follows twin girls, Fan and Niss, who sneak onto the...
Jack Maggs (SIGNED)

Jack Maggs (SIGNED)

$100.00 AUD
Author: Peter CareyBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia, 1997Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedA convict arrives in London, he seeks to find the truth about his origins....
September Moon

September Moon

$15.00 AUD
Author: John MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis novel transports readers to the serene English countryside, where the changing seasons mirror the...
The Dark Of Summer

The Dark Of Summer

$15.00 AUD
Author: Eric LinklaterBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, London, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA young woman and man find themselves entwined in a complex web of relationships and societal...
Noble In Reason

Noble In Reason

$15.00 AUD
Author: Phyllis BentleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, London, 1956Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel follows a compelling narrative, exploring themes of family dynamics and societal expectations within a...
Written On Water

Written On Water

$15.00 AUD
Author: Vicki BaumBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, London, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA woman stands poised on the edge of society, her fate as fluid and...
Candide or The Optimist

Candide or The Optimist

$70.00 AUD
Author: VoltaireBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, London, 1948Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis narrative follows the journey of a naive young man as he experiences...
Complete Works: A Camp-Fire Yarn 1885-1900 & A Fantasy Of Man 1901-1922

Complete Works: A Camp-Fire Yarn 1885-1900 & A Fantasy Of Man 1901-1922

$30.00 AUD
Author: Henry LawsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markings This book is a two-part biography by Henry Lawson, covering his life from 1885 to 1900...
The Little Prince

The Little Prince

$60.00 AUD
Author: Antoine De Saint-ExupéryBinding: HardbackPublished: White Star Kids, 2015Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis timeless story follows a young prince who travels from planet to planet, seeking...
The Clicking Of Cuthbert

The Clicking Of Cuthbert

$15.00 AUD
Author: P.G. WodehouseBinding: HardbackPublished: London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of short stories showcases Wodehouse's signature wit and humor, revolving around the...
The Georges' Wife (SIGNED)

The Georges' Wife (SIGNED)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth JolleyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Penguin, 1994Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionSet against the backdrop of a ship at sea, a solitary figure gazes out at the...
Poetical Works of Robert Browning

Poetical Works of Robert Browning

$50.00 AUD
Author: Robert Browning; (With an introduction by Rev. Edward Frederick Hoernlé)Binding: HardbackPublished: W.P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell, Edinburgh, 1908Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book contains a...
The Country Of The Blind, Etc.

The Country Of The Blind, Etc.

$30.00 AUD
Author: H.G. WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1911Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsVenture into the extraordinary with this collection of short stories, where the boundaries of reality...
Witnesses Of Spring

Witnesses Of Spring

$35.00 AUD
Author: Shaw NeilsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection presents unpublished poems by Shaw Neilson, offering a fresh perspective on his...
Yet Again

Yet Again

$25.00 AUD
Author: Max BeerbohmBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann, 1951Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays and caricatures showcases Beerbohm's wit and keen observations on various aspects of...
The Handyman

The Handyman

$15.00 AUD
Author: Penelope MortimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, London, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the life of a woman navigating the complexities of relationships and...
Heads And Tales

Heads And Tales

$30.00 AUD
Author: Aage ThaarupBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell & Company, London, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of short stories, each offering a glimpse...
Two Tales Of The Congo

Two Tales Of The Congo

$30.00 AUD
Author: Joseph ConradBinding: HardbackPublished: Folio Society, 1952Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book contains two tales set in the Congo, offering a glimpse into the heart of...
Fifty Best American Short Stories 1915-1965

Fifty Best American Short Stories 1915-1965

$30.00 AUD
Author: Martha FoleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Macgibbon and Kee, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis anthology presents a curated selection of fifty outstanding American short stories published between 1915...
The Diaries Of Jane Somers

The Diaries Of Jane Somers

$20.00 AUD
Author: Doris LessingBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate life of Jane Somers, offering a poignant exploration of identity,...
Complete Works: A Camp-Fire Yarn 1885-1900 & A Fantasy Of Man 1901-1922

Complete Works: A Camp-Fire Yarn 1885-1900 & A Fantasy Of Man 1901-1922

$40.00 AUD
Author: Henry LawsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis appears to be a collection of Henry Lawson's works, split into two volumes. One volume...
Pickering's Salute To The Sentimental Bloke

Pickering's Salute To The Sentimental Bloke

$15.00 AUD
Author: C.J. DennisBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson Publishers , 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book contains C.J. Dennis's favourite verse, illustrated by Larry Pickering....
A Nest Of The Gentry

A Nest Of The Gentry

$35.00 AUD
Author: Ivan Turgenev; Colour illustrations by Konstantin RudakovBinding: HardbackPublished: Foreign Languages Publishing, 1951Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerSet in the Russian countryside, the story revolves around the...
The Complete Stories

The Complete Stories

$20.00 AUD
Author: Katherine MansfieldBinding: HardbackPublished: Golden Press, 1974Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerDive into the world of Katherine Mansfield's collected stories, where each page offers a glimpse into...
Robbery Under Arms

Robbery Under Arms

$20.00 AUD
Author: Rolf BoldrewoodBinding: HardbackPublished: Lloyd O'Neil, Victoria, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerSet in the rugged Australian outback, this classic tale unfolds a story brimming with life...
Anna Fitzalan

Anna Fitzalan

$15.00 AUD
Author: Marguerite SteenBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, London, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel delves into the life of Anna Fitzalan, likely exploring her experiences, relationships, and personal...
The Ladies Of Missalonghi

The Ladies Of Missalonghi

$15.00 AUD
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...
The Image & Other Stories

The Image & Other Stories

$15.00 AUD
Author: Isaac Bashevis SingerBinding: HardbackPublished: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection of short stories delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of identity,...
Winter Of Discontent

Winter Of Discontent

$25.00 AUD
Author: Gilbert FrankauBinding: HardbackPublished: Macdonald & Co, 1950Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and personal struggles during times of...
The Wandering Jew

The Wandering Jew

$40.00 AUD
Author: Eugene SueBinding: HardbackPublished: A MODERN LIBRARY GIANT, 1111Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book presents a complete and unabridged edition of a classic story, contained within...
Lucy Crown

Lucy Crown

$25.00 AUD
Author: Irwin ShawBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the complexities of love, loss, and personal transformation. It explores the lives...
Notes On Life And Letters

Notes On Life And Letters

$15.00 AUD
Author: Joseph ConradBinding: HardbackPublished: Heron Books, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays and letters provides insight into the mind of one of the 20th...