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The Mystery of the Banshee Towers

The Mystery of the Banshee Towers

$200.00 AUD
Author: Enid BlytonBinding: HardbackPublished: Metheun, UK, 1961, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThe Mystery of the Banshee Towers is the final installment in Enid...
Fading Footprints: Pioneers, Runs & Settlement of the Lower Eyre Peninsula

Fading Footprints: Pioneers, Runs & Settlement of the Lower Eyre Peninsula

$65.00 AUD
Author: Casanova, JohnBinding: SoftbackPublished: Port Lincoln, 1992Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history and settlement patterns of the Lower Eyre Peninsula, highlighting the...
Rickets (Nestle Nutrition Workshop Series)

Rickets (Nestle Nutrition Workshop Series)

$60.00 AUD
Author: Francis H. GlorieuxBinding: HardbackPublished: Raven Press, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the nutritional aspects and implications of rickets, contributing to the Nestle...
Beau Book (SIGNED)

Beau Book (SIGNED)

$200.00 AUD
Author: Luke AustinBinding: HardbackPublished: ANTINOUS PRESS, 2015Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionA coffee table book by international photographer Luke Austin of his journey photographing males...
Fauna of Australia: Mammals, Vol Ib

Fauna of Australia: Mammals, Vol Ib

$150.00 AUD
Author: Walton, D. W. H.; Richardson, B. J.Binding: HardbackPublished: Australian Govt Pub Service, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume provides a comprehensive overview of the mammals...
The Changing of the Guard. Graphic Incidents of Two Wars Reproduced from Official and Other Photographs.

The Changing of the Guard. Graphic Incidents of Two Wars Reproduced from Official and Other Photographs.

$120.00 AUD
Author: Australian War MemorialBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian War Memorial, 1941, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a visual account of two wars through...
Australian Chivalry. Reproductions in colour and duo-tone of official war paintings.

Australian Chivalry. Reproductions in colour and duo-tone of official war paintings.

$250.00 AUD
Author: J.L. TreloarBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian War Memorial, 1933Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book features photographic reproductions in colour and duo-tone of official war paintings,...
Elizabethan Love Songs (SIGNED)

Elizabethan Love Songs (SIGNED)

$250.00 AUD
Author: John Hadfield (editor); PIPER, John (illustrations).Binding: HardbackPublished: Cupid Press, 1955, Numbered & Signed EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedNumber 612 in a limited edition of 660 copies...
The History of Don Quixote by Cervantes (Eleven-Volume Set)

The History of Don Quixote by Cervantes (Eleven-Volume Set)

$1,000.00 AUD
Author: Miguel de Cervantes; Doré, Gustave [illus.]Binding: SoftbackPublished: London, Paris, New York & Melbourne: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1111Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous owner"Don Quixote"...
The First Part of the Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote de la Mancha

The First Part of the Life and Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote de la Mancha

$300.00 AUD
Author: Miguel de Cervantes; Translated by Peter Motteux; Illustrated by Salvador DalíBinding: HardbackPublished: Cross River Press, New York, 1979, Limited ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No...
Japan and the Next War

Japan and the Next War

$200.00 AUD
Author: Giichi TanakaBinding: SoftbackPublished: The China Critic, 1927Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis booklet, titled "Japan and the Next War," was published in 1927 by...
20 Volumes from the Penny Poets Series -

20 Volumes from the Penny Poets Series -

$120.00 AUD
Author: VariousBinding: SoftbackPublished: The Masterpiece Library Review of Reviews, London, 1895Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markings20 Volumes from the Penny Poets Series - 2: Marmion:...
Krebsbüchlein, oder Anweisung zu einer vernünftigen Erziehung der Kinder. Durchgesehen und mit einem Anhange vermehrt von Karl Hahn.

Krebsbüchlein, oder Anweisung zu einer vernünftigen Erziehung der Kinder. Durchgesehen und mit einem Anhange vermehrt von Karl Hahn.

$150.00 AUD
Author: Salzmann, Chr. Gotth.Binding: HardbackPublished: Erfurt, 1820Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerNote: GERMAN TEXT ONLY. Worn cover. Rubbed corners and spine. Tonned and foxed pages....
Animal Liberation: A New Ethics for Our Treatment of Animals (SIGNED)

Animal Liberation: A New Ethics for Our Treatment of Animals (SIGNED)

$120.00 AUD
Author: Peter SingerBinding: HardbackPublished: Distributed by Random House, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionIn 'Animal Liberation,' Peter Singer challenges the traditional views on the treatment of...
Miners and Millionaires - The First One Hundred Years of the People, Markets and Companies of the Stock Exchange in Perth 1889-1989

Miners and Millionaires - The First One Hundred Years of the People, Markets and Companies of the Stock Exchange in Perth 1889-1989

$75.00 AUD
Author: Graeme AdamsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian Stock Exchange (Perth), 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the first hundred years of the stock exchange in Perth, highlighting...
The Games of Robert J. Fischer

The Games of Robert J. Fischer

$60.00 AUD
Author: Wade, Robert G. and O'Connell, Kevin J.Binding: HardbackPublished: B.T. Batsford Limited, 1972, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles the chess games of Robert...
Dunolly: The Story of an Old Gold-Digging Town

Dunolly: The Story of an Old Gold-Digging Town

$100.00 AUD
Author: James FlettBinding: HardbackPublished: The Poppet Head Press, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the fascinating history of Dunolly, a town that emerged...
Needful Things

Needful Things

$60.00 AUD
Author: Stephen KingBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1991, First U.K. EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsNeedful Things is a horror novel by Stephen King that explores the dark...
Obras públicas

Obras públicas

$70.00 AUD
Author: Nicanor ParraBinding: HardbackPublished: W.R.S. Ediciones, 2006Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerObras públicas is a collection of works by Nicanor Parra, a notable Chilean poet known for...
Eastern Epic Volume 1, September 1939-March 1943

Eastern Epic Volume 1, September 1939-March 1943

$100.00 AUD
Author: Mackenzie, ComptonBinding: HardbackPublished: Chatto & Windus, 1951, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is the first volume in a series that chronicles the events and dynamics...
Corpus Rubenianum Ludwig Burchard - Part VIII: Saints (Volume 1 and 2)

Corpus Rubenianum Ludwig Burchard - Part VIII: Saints (Volume 1 and 2)

$135.00 AUD
Author: Ludwig Burchard and Hans VliegheBinding: HardbackPublished: Phaidon, 1972; 1973Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis two-volume set is part of the Corpus Rubenianum Ludwig Burchard series,...
The Life of Beau Brummell (Two-Volume Set)

The Life of Beau Brummell (Two-Volume Set)

$80.00 AUD
Author: Captain William JesseBinding: HardbackPublished: Privately Printed, London, c. 1927Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis two-volume work by Captain William Jesse offers a detailed biography...
Duccio di Buoninsegna: L'Opera Autografa - 80 Slides

Duccio di Buoninsegna: L'Opera Autografa - 80 Slides

$100.00 AUD
Author: - Binding: HardbackPublished: Edizioni Scala, 1975Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases the works of Duccio di Buoninsegna, featuring 80 color slides that...
Giotto: Scrovegni Chapel / all the frescoes - 96 Slides

Giotto: Scrovegni Chapel / all the frescoes - 96 Slides

$100.00 AUD
Author: -Binding: HardbackPublished: Scala, Florenz, 1977Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book features a comprehensive collection of slides showcasing all the frescoes in the Scrovegni...
Fra'Angelico: Paintings in the Museum of San Marco Florence - 96 Slides

Fra'Angelico: Paintings in the Museum of San Marco Florence - 96 Slides

$100.00 AUD
Author: Edizioni ScalaBinding: HardbackPublished: Edizioni Scala, 1972Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases the stunning paintings of Fra'Angelico housed in the Museum of San...
Piero della Francesca: The Complete Paintings - 96 Slides

Piero della Francesca: The Complete Paintings - 96 Slides

$100.00 AUD
Author: Edizione ScalaBinding: HardbackPublished: Edizione Scala, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book features a comprehensive collection of the works of Piero della Francesca, presented...
Massaccio: Collected Works - 96 Slides

Massaccio: Collected Works - 96 Slides

$100.00 AUD
Author: -Binding: HardbackPublished: Edizione Scala, 1974Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of 96 slides showcasing the works of the renowned painter...
A History of Australian Drama (Two-Volume Set)

A History of Australian Drama (Two-Volume Set)

$60.00 AUD
Author: Leslie ReesBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis two-volume work explores the development of Australian drama from the 1830s to the 1970s,...
Roland Barthes

Roland Barthes

$200.00 AUD
Author: Roland Barthes, R. HowardBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1977, First English EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an insightful exploration of the works and ideas of...
The Rise of Ayudhya: A History of Siam in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

The Rise of Ayudhya: A History of Siam in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

$120.00 AUD
Author: Charnvit KasetsiriBinding: SoftbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the history of Siam during the fourteenth and...
Animals in Art and Thought: To the end of the Middle Ages

Animals in Art and Thought: To the end of the Middle Ages

$75.00 AUD
Author: Francis D. KlingenderBinding: HardbackPublished: Routledge and K. Paul, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the representation of animals in art and thought from ancient...
Barwick

Barwick

$60.00 AUD
Author: David MarrBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen and Unwin, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsBarwick is a nuanced exploration of the complexities of Australian society, examining the...
Giotto and the Orators: Humanist Observers of Painting in Italy and the Discovery of Pictorial Composition 1350-1450

Giotto and the Orators: Humanist Observers of Painting in Italy and the Discovery of Pictorial Composition 1350-1450

$80.00 AUD
Author: Baxandall, MichaelBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford U. P., 1971, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the relationship between humanist thought and the development of pictorial...
Annibale Carracci: A Study in the Reform of Italian Painting Around 1590 (Two-Volume Set)

Annibale Carracci: A Study in the Reform of Italian Painting Around 1590 (Two-Volume Set)

$440.00 AUD
Author: Donald PosnerBinding: HardbackPublished: Phaidon, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markings This book explores the life and work of Annibale Carracci, a pivotal figure in the reform...
Illustrissimi: The Letters of Pope John Paul I

Illustrissimi: The Letters of Pope John Paul I

$60.00 AUD
Author: Luciani, A.Binding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1978, First G.B. EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles the letters of Pope John Paul I, offering insights into his...
Gentile da Fabriano

Gentile da Fabriano

$130.00 AUD
Author: Keith ChristiansenBinding: HardbackPublished: Cornell University Press, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of Gentile da Fabriano, a prominent Italian painter...
The Oxford Ibsen Volume V: Pillars of Society; A Doll's House; Ghosts

The Oxford Ibsen Volume V: Pillars of Society; A Doll's House; Ghosts

$60.00 AUD
Author: Henrik IbsenBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume includes three of Henrik Ibsen's renowned plays: 'Pillars of Society', 'A Doll's House',...
Fyneshade (SIGNED)

Fyneshade (SIGNED)

$120.00 AUD
Author: Kate GriffinBinding: HardbackPublished: Viper, 2023, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedWritten in 2023, Kate Griffin's Fyneshade pays homage to the era of classic gothic literature, evoking images...
The Unwritten Alliance: Speeches, 1953-59

The Unwritten Alliance: Speeches, 1953-59

$100.00 AUD
Author: Winston ChurchillBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell & Company, 1961, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection of speeches by Winston Churchill from 1953 to 1959...
Si chou zhi lu : Han Tang chi wu = Silk Road - Han and Tang Dynasties Fabrics

Si chou zhi lu : Han Tang chi wu = Silk Road - Han and Tang Dynasties Fabrics

$80.00 AUD
Author: Xinjiang Weiwu'er Zizhiqu bo wu guanBinding: HardbackPublished: Beijing : Wen wu chu ban she, 1973Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book showcases the fabrics...
Age of Spirituality: A Symposium

Age of Spirituality: A Symposium

$60.00 AUD
Author: Kurt WeitzmannBinding: HardbackPublished: Princeton University Press / Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book is a compilation of essays presented at a...
Romantics and Romanticism

Romantics and Romanticism

$60.00 AUD
Author: Le Bris, MichelBinding: HardbackPublished: Skira; Macmillan, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the themes and influences of Romanticism in art and literature, providing insights into...
The British Drama; Comprehending The Best Plays In The English Language: Tragedies: Volume I, Part I & Part II: Comedies: Volume II, Part I & Part II

The British Drama; Comprehending The Best Plays In The English Language: Tragedies: Volume I, Part I & Part II: Comedies: Volume II, Part I & Part II

$350.00 AUD
Author: VariousBinding: HardbackPublished: William Miller, London, 1804, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markings This collection features a comprehensive selection of the finest plays in...
Lightning Bug

Lightning Bug

$60.00 AUD
Author: Donald HaringtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1971, First UK Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsLightning Bug is a novel that explores the complexities of life in a...
John Cato: Proteus

John Cato: Proteus

$150.00 AUD
Author: UnknownBinding: Other bindingPublished: Light Quest Publications Pty. Limited, 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markings1 leaf, 8 prints (in folder) Limited edition of 500 copies. Number...
Japanese Studies: Communities, Cultures, Critiques (Three-Volume Set)

Japanese Studies: Communities, Cultures, Critiques (Three-Volume Set)

$120.00 AUD
Author: Vera Mackie, Alina Skoutarides, Alison TokitaBinding: SoftbackPublished: Monash Asia Institute, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis three-volume set explores various aspects of Japanese studies through...
Babeth

Babeth

$130.00 AUD
Author: Lindbergh, PeterBinding: HardbackPublished: Steidl, 2008Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBabeth is a visually compelling book that showcases a unique perspective through its imagery and narrative....
Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

$150.00 AUD
Author: Fyodor DostoevskyBinding: HardbackPublished: Penguin Classics, 2008Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCrime and Punishment is a psychological novel that explores the moral dilemmas faced by Raskolnikov,...