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The Opening of the World

The Opening of the World

$15.00 AUD
Author: Divine, Davidbinding: HardbackPublished: HarperCollins Distribution Services, 1973Condition: book: Good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThe Opening of the World by David Divine is a significant publication...
Against All Odds: A History of Mentone Grammar School 1920-1988

Against All Odds: A History of Mentone Grammar School 1920-1988

$25.00 AUD
Author: James Rundlebinding: HardbackPublished: Mentone Grammar School, 1991Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerFirst opened in 1920 in a local Church of England hall, the...
Ocean Liners of the Past: Cunard Express Liners "Lusitania" and "Mauretania" No. 2

Ocean Liners of the Past: Cunard Express Liners "Lusitania" and "Mauretania" No. 2

$60.00 AUD
Author: Patrick Stephensbinding: HardbackPublished: Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1970Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis hardcover book, published in 1970, features fold-out maps still attached...
Adventure in Depth

Adventure in Depth

$15.00 AUD
Author: Bill Kingbinding: HardbackPublished: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1975Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsAdventure in Depth is a captivating exploration of nautical themes and adventures,...
Revolutionary Empire: The Rise of the English-Speaking Empires from the Fifteenth Century to the 1780s

Revolutionary Empire: The Rise of the English-Speaking Empires from the Fifteenth Century to the 1780s

$15.00 AUD
Author: Angus Calderbinding: HardbackPublished: E.P. Dutton, 1981Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsExplore the rise of the English-speaking empires from the 15th century to...
An Open Path: Christian Missionaries, 1515-1914

An Open Path: Christian Missionaries, 1515-1914

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jack Beechingbinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the role of Christian missionaries from 1515 to 1914, examining their impact...
The Airmen Who Would Not Die

The Airmen Who Would Not Die

$20.00 AUD
Author: John G. Fullerbinding: HardbackPublished: Putnam's Sons, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book recounts the tragic story of the R-101, a luxury dirigible that...
Much Sounding of Bugles: Siege of Chitral, 1895

Much Sounding of Bugles: Siege of Chitral, 1895

$20.00 AUD
Author: John Harrisbinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1975Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis vintage hardcover book tells the story of the siege of Chitral in 1895, providing...
The Ghost of Flight 401

The Ghost of Flight 401

$50.00 AUD
Author: John G. Fullerbinding: HardbackPublished: Souvenir Press, 1978, first UKCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThe Ghost of Flight 401 is a gripping account of the...
A Matter of Risk: the Incredible Inside Story of the Mission To Raise a Russian Submarine

A Matter of Risk: the Incredible Inside Story of the Mission To Raise a Russian Submarine

$20.00 AUD
Author: Wayne Collierbinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder and Stoughton, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides an in-depth account of the daring mission to raise a...
Science in the Netherlands East Indies

Science in the Netherlands East Indies

$80.00 AUD
Author: L.M.R. Ruttenbinding: HardbackPublished: Published for the convenience of the visitors of the Fourth Pacific Science Congress, [1929]Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis...
Penrose's Pictorial Annual: The Process Year Book, Volume 19, 1913-14

Penrose's Pictorial Annual: The Process Year Book, Volume 19, 1913-14

$60.00 AUD
Author: William Gamble (Ed)binding: HardbackPublished: Percy Lund Humphries & Co., 1914Condition: book: Fair, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis volume of Penrose's Pictorial Annual features...
Ulric The Farm Servant: A Story of the Bernese Lowland

Ulric The Farm Servant: A Story of the Bernese Lowland

$50.00 AUD
Author: Jeremias Gotthelf, trans. Julia Firth, ed. John Ruskinbinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen, 1888Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerA classic tale of rural...
Horse Power

Horse Power

$15.00 AUD
Author: Marylian Watney, Sanders Watneybinding: HardbackPublished: Hamlyn, 1975Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsHorse Power is a comprehensive guide to carriages, traces, stages, and carts, illustrated...
Saqqara: The Royal Cemetery of Memphis: Excavations and Discoveries Since 1850

Saqqara: The Royal Cemetery of Memphis: Excavations and Discoveries Since 1850

$100.00 AUD
Author: Lauer, Jean Philippebinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, 1976Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the rich archaeological history of Saqqara, the...
The Wreck of the Admella

The Wreck of the Admella

$25.00 AUD
Author: Ian Mudiebinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1966Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book recounts the tragic story of the SS Admella, which struck a reef on...
Medieval Foundations of Renaissance Humanism

Medieval Foundations of Renaissance Humanism

$20.00 AUD
Author: Walter Ullmannbinding: HardbackPublished: Paul Elek, 1977Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the intellectual and cultural developments during the medieval period...
A Looking-glass for Tasmania

A Looking-glass for Tasmania

$60.00 AUD
Author: Eustace Fitzsymondsbinding: HardbackPublished: Sullivan's Cove, 1980Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsA Looking-glass for Tasmania explores the rich history and landscape of Tasmania. This...
First Tuesday in November: The Story of the Melbourne Cup

First Tuesday in November: The Story of the Melbourne Cup

$20.00 AUD
Author: D.L. Bernsteinbinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann Ltd., 1969Condition: book: Good, jacket: Damaged, page: Yellowed, markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the history and significance of the Melbourne Cup, known as 'The...
Australian TV: The First 25 Years

Australian TV: The First 25 Years

$15.00 AUD
Author: Peter Beilbybinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson, Australia, 1981Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis first edition book explores the history of Australian television...
Marker: 10 Years of the Town Hall Gallery Collection

Marker: 10 Years of the Town Hall Gallery Collection

$20.00 AUD
Author: Mardi Nowak, Marion Piperbinding: HardbackPublished: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 2013Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis publication celebrates a decade of the Town Hall...
Old Melbourne Notebook 1852-1854

Old Melbourne Notebook 1852-1854

$20.00 AUD
Author: Charles Browning Hallbinding: HardbackPublished: Access Press, 1996Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book offers a glimpse into Victoria's early history during the...
A Turning Wheel: Thirty Years Of The Asian Revolution

A Turning Wheel: Thirty Years Of The Asian Revolution

$15.00 AUD
Author: Robert Shaplenbinding: HardbackPublished: Random House, 1979 reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book chronicles three decades of the Asian revolution as witnessed by Robert...
The Sydney - Melbourne Book

The Sydney - Melbourne Book

$50.00 AUD
Author: Jim Davidson (ed.)binding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, 1986Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsEdited by Jim Davidson, this 1st edition paperback features 337 pages and...
The Craigs of Collins Street

The Craigs of Collins Street

$15.00 AUD
Author: Marie Buesstbinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1971Condition: book: Poor, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book explores the history and significance of Collins Street...
The Peaks of Lyell

The Peaks of Lyell

$25.00 AUD
Author: Geoffrey Blaineybinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1959Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThe Peaks of Lyell is a historical non-fiction narrative that explores...
Thomas Baines And The North Australian Expedition

Thomas Baines And The North Australian Expedition

$20.00 AUD
Author: Russell Braddonbinding: HardbackPublished: William Collins Pty. Ltd, 1986Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and expeditions of Thomas Baines,...
Readings in New Guinea history

Readings in New Guinea history

$15.00 AUD
Author: Brian Jinksbinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1973Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book consists of papers presented at the 34th Summer School...
The Cruise of Her Majesty's Ship Challenger: Voyages Over Many Seas, Scenes in Many Lands

The Cruise of Her Majesty's Ship Challenger: Voyages Over Many Seas, Scenes in Many Lands

$50.00 AUD
Author: W. J. J. Sprybinding: HardbackPublished: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1895Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThis book recounts the voyages...
If the Gown Fits

If the Gown Fits

$15.00 AUD
Author: Albert Percival Rowebinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1960Condition: book: Acceptable, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerIf the Gown Fits is a critique of the...
These Are My People

These Are My People

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alan Marshallbinding: HardbackPublished: F W Cheshire, 1957Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThese Are My People reflects the sights and sounds of the...
Weevils in the Flour: An Oral Record of the 1930's Depression in Australia

Weevils in the Flour: An Oral Record of the 1930's Depression in Australia

$20.00 AUD
Author: Wendy Lowensteinbinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1979, 2nd edCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsWeevils in the Flour is a magnificent oral record of the experiences...
John Drysdale and the Burdekin

John Drysdale and the Burdekin

$25.00 AUD
Author: Roy Connollybinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith, 1964Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book includes a 'Burdekin River sketchbook' by Russell Drysdale and explores...
The Roydon Heritage: 50 Years of Breeding and Harness Racing

The Roydon Heritage: 50 Years of Breeding and Harness Racing

$30.00 AUD
Author: Roy McKenziebinding: HardbackPublished: Roydon Lodge Stud, 1978Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles 50 years of breeding and harness racing, highlighting the...
The Holocaust: Death Camps

The Holocaust: Death Camps

$30.00 AUD
Author: Tamara L. Roleffbinding: HardbackPublished: Greenhaven Press, 2002Condition: book: Ex-library, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed examination of the concentration camps established by...
Circle of Influence: A History of the Gas Industry in Victoria

Circle of Influence: A History of the Gas Industry in Victoria

$40.00 AUD
Author: Ray Proudleybinding: HardbackPublished: Hargreen Publishing , 1987Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionThis book chronicles the history of the gas industry in Victoria, highlighting...
Australia and the Australians

Australia and the Australians

$15.00 AUD
Author: R. M. Youngerbinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1970Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the experiences and challenges faced by younger Australians during a time...
Armorial Families: A Directory of Gentlemen of Coat-armour

Armorial Families: A Directory of Gentlemen of Coat-armour

$200.00 AUD
Author: Arthur Charles Fox-Daviesbinding: HardbackPublished: T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1899, 3rd edCondition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book serves as a...
A Season's Work Ar Ur: Al-'Ubaid, Abu Shahrain (Eridu), and elsewhere. Being an unofficial account of The British Museum archaeological mission to Babylonia, 1919. With 277 illustrations and maps.

A Season's Work Ar Ur: Al-'Ubaid, Abu Shahrain (Eridu), and elsewhere. Being an unofficial account of The British Museum archaeological mission to Babylonia, 1919. With 277 illustrations and maps.

$65.00 AUD
Author: H. R. Hallbinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen & co, 1930Condition: book: Ex-library, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerA Season's Work Ar Ur explores themes of seasonal...
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation (Two-Volume Set)

The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation (Two-Volume Set)

$450.00 AUD
Author: Richard Hakluytbinding: HardbackPublished: Hayluyt Society, 1965Condition: book: Ex-library, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis two-volume set by Richard Hakluyt compiles significant voyages and discoveries made by...
The Clans and Tartans of Scotland

The Clans and Tartans of Scotland

$15.00 AUD
Author: Robert Bainbinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1978, 3rd reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis hardcover book provides a comprehensive overview of the...
The World and Its People; The World with special reference to Greater Britain

The World and Its People; The World with special reference to Greater Britain

$15.00 AUD
Author: -binding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson, 1912Condition: book: Fair, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the diverse cultures and landscapes of our planet, providing...
Through Darkest Pondelayo

Through Darkest Pondelayo

$180.00 AUD
Author: Serena Livingstone-Stanleybinding: HardbackPublished: Chatto & Windus, 1936Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThrough Darkest Pondelayo tells the story of two women on...
The Viceroy's Post-Bag

The Viceroy's Post-Bag

$30.00 AUD
Author: Michael MacDonaghbinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1904Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThe Viceroy's Post-Bag features unpublished correspondence of the Earl of Hardwicke,...
My Inland Island

My Inland Island

$30.00 AUD
Author: Sargantbinding: HardbackPublished: Wyatt and Watt, 1921Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerMy Inland Island is a reflective exploration of the connection between...
The Signal Fires of Lachish

The Signal Fires of Lachish

$15.00 AUD
Author: Rivka Guberbinding: HardbackPublished: Massadah-P.E.C. Press, 1964Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThe Signal Fires of Lachish explores the historical significance of the Lachish reliefs,...
Vietnam: A Country Study

Vietnam: A Country Study

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ronald J. Cimabinding: HardbackPublished: Secretary of the Army, Washington, D.C., 1989Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book focuses on the years between 1975...
Portrait of an Age: Victorian England

Portrait of an Age: Victorian England

$25.00 AUD
Author: G. M. Youngbinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1957, second editionCondition: book: Fair, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book is an authoritative study of...