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This is a scarce first edition of this 213-page hardback book with dustjacket. Please refer to the photos provided and note that the dustjacket is not in perfect condition and that there is some yellowing to front and endpapers. Apart from that it is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
'The Women of Botany Bay' is a history of the European women who came to New South Wales as convicted felons or as the free wives of convicts. It is based on the re-creation of the individual and collective British and Australian lives of every woman convicted in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and transported to NSW between 1787 and 1828, and as many of the 'convict wives' as could be traced. Please refer to the photos provided of the 344-page hardback book with dustjacket as these are of the book you will receive. Note the vertical scuff on the front dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This 167-page softcover/paperback book brings to life the wider world in which Albert Facey lived his fortunate life. It also uncovers something about his family's history which perhaps he never knew. It is an evocative exploration of Australia's social history. Please refer to the photographs provided as these are of the book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout but note that there is rubbing to the inside rear cover where possibly a sticker has been removed. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Olegas Truchanas, a Lithuanian born Tasmanian was a master photographer and a champion of the Tasmanian wilderness. He was also a councillor of the Australian Conservation Foundation. He sadly lost his life in the Gordon River Gorge on January 6th, 1972. This book of 144 pages, including both colour and black and white plates, has gathered together his finest works. Please refer to all photographs provided as they are of the actual book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Mary and Elizabeth Durack spent their childhood in Perth, looking forward to the boat that brought their father home from the northern cattle stations each wet season. The story is of wo sisters, a writer and a painter who were both intensely drawn to the remote northern landscapes and people of the Kimberley. Please refer to the photos provided of this 291-page softcover/paperback book as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is a most useful reference book by interior design expert, Barty Phillips. The book is divided into eras and highlights the styles of each era. It includes ceiling and wall lights, table lamps and floor lamps. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
NSW Sutherland Shire -based outback expert and explorer, Bert Bolton passed away in 2018 at the age of 95. This softcover/paperback book of 74 pages is a fascinating memoir of his life, beginning with leaving home at the age of sixteen in the early hours of the morning to go dingo shooting with a mate, along the dingo and rabbit proof fence which ran for 1800 kilometres. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note the scuff to the base of the spine. This is a scarce title and is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book details the story behind the oldest known European artifacts in Australia, the Hartog and Vlamingh plates. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 96-page softcover book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 168-page softcover book you will receive. This publication is the authorised biography. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This hardback book with dustjacket of 192 pages explores a number of major Dreamtime myths as well as the songlines, ceremonies and other spiritual practices which make up Aboriginal life. It contains stunning colour photographs. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
