-
Little House on the Prairie is the second book in the Laura Years series. The author herself was born in the log cabin described in Little House in the Big Woods so the subject matter is very familiar and close to her heart. The illustrator of this 2003 Harper Festival edition is Garth Williams. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
I imagine this may have been a student's atlas. It is covered in plastic which could be removed. On the rear of the book the retail sticker from Brown Study in Ringwood remains. My mother, funnily enough, bought many of our school books there and I remember once purchased the covering process in either brown paper or plastic and labelling would begin. This book is in good, clean condition for its age. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
Alice in Wonderland is regarded as a classic in children's literature. This edition is a modern retelling of the story. The illustrations are bold and captivating. The pages are slightly glossy which means they show up any creases readily so please check all photos thoroughly. Note that one corner of the back cover has been bumped. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
Fae Hewston Stevens has written two previous books about Koronglea (Koronglea Cobbers & Koronglea Ponies). Regardless of whether you have read the previous stories or not, this 221 page one will introduce you to the delightful Dixon family and their farm and sheep station in Victoria. The illustrator is Ian Nimmo Forrest and the book has been published by Ward Lock & Co. Ltd and printed in Great Britain by Butler & Tanner Ltd. The book is in very good condition for its age. Please note the word 'read' which is written in blue biro on the opening page. Please note foxing is present on the edges of the pages. Please refer to all photos provided. The dust jacket has been covered in plastic at some stage. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
Published by VISIT Merchandise. Photography and text by John Hanstein. Design by Tania Vlamis. The front cover features an image of glorious Autumn colour in Delaney Avenue, Bright. The back cover features photos showing an Alpine vineyard, Mount Feathertop, Kiewa River, Mount Buffalo and Beechworth. This book is in good condition throughout.
-
A 44 page hardback reference book dating to 1968 detailing 'A Background To Colour Tube Adjustments For The Service Engineer'. Also stated in the preface that 'The information contained in this publication is based on material supplied by engineers of the company's application laboratories, in particular by D.J. King of the Mullard Central Application Laboratory. The material has been edited by Miss B. J. Huttlestone of the Mullard Central Technical Services. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
This publication traces the history of the most famous fashion house in the world, from its conception in 1946 to the modern era. Essays by leading figures in the world of fashion, combined with archive photography offer an insight into the soul of the company. This 1994 soft cover publication of 64 pages is presented by the Powerhouse Museum is association with Christian Dior, Paris and the Union Francaise des Arts du Costume, Paris. The knife shown in the photos is to hold the pages open and not included in the sale. The book is in good overall condition. Having a white cover means that marks show up readily. Please refer to the photo showing the back cover with some smudgy marks. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
This beautiful book of verse for children dates to around 1946. The illustrations are delightfully presented. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please note the presence of red pencil on the rear dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
-
Please notes this vintage reference manual has marks throughout. Except for these marks/staining it is in very good condition. It is a small book measuring 12 cm x 18 cm with spiral metal binding and a hard card cover. SHELL introduce this as "A booklet devoted to varied phases of mechanised farming with comprehensive information for "The Man on the Land."
-
This softcover book will guide you to Victoria's top walking spots and national parks and includes more than fifty bushwalks. There are detailed and easy-to-follow walk descriptions and maps as well as information on the wildlife and flora and tips on safety and equipment. The book is in good, clean condition for its age.
-
Although no date of publication is provided the inscripted date on the front cover with the previous owner's name is 1951. The illustrations are charming and are a mix of colour and black and white. The book is made of card and is shaped to resemble an Easter egg. Considering its age it is in good overall condition. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
The Maynardville Open-Air Theatre is an outdoor theatre in Maynardville Park, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa. It is known for its annual 'Shakespeare in the Park' plays. This publication includes the following three productions - A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Taming of the Shrew and Hamlet. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
This is the twelfth book in the Billabong series. Originally published in 1935 this is a hardback edition from 1981 published by Ward Lock Limited London. Please refer to all the photos provided. The book is in very good condition but note the vertical scratch on the rear cover. Please get in touch if you have any questions prior to purchase.
-
The author has watched the magnificent Sandra Pankhurst bring order and care to both the living and the dead. Sandra is no longer alive and this story is testimony to both her humanity and her fascinating life. This multi award winning paperback book consists of 261-pages. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
-
Stories of love, beauty and adventure on the open road. This book boasts hundreds of photographs showcasing handsome interiors and stunning landscapes and tells the stories of 25 travellers (solo, couples, families) who traded the comforts of home for home on the road. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to all photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
''Cole's Funny Drawing Book'', written and illustrated by J.W. Sampson, Melbourne circa 1951. Printed for the publishers E W Cole Publishing House, 343 Little Collins Street Melbourne by Wilke & Co. Ltd. 19-47 Jeffcott Street Melbourne Victoria. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. For its age the booklet is in good condition with some pages completed. Refer to the back cover and you will see that Sue Smith has written her name faintly in two places. I have left it there rather than remove it. Any questions? Please get it touch prior to purchase.
-
This softcover book of 80 pages was published in 1990 by the Museum of Victoria and funded by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. It contains a photographic exhibition of koori women of southeast Australia. It offers an Aboriginal perspective of how Koori women have adopted and adapted in many ways to survive since the arrival of Europeans. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to both photos provided.
-
This publication is not dated but may, from what I have read, date to 1939 or thereabouts. Considering its age and that it is paperback it is in good condition. The black and white illustrations are by Esther Paterson. Note there is tanning on external covers and note how the back internal cover has broken its stitches. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
-
This beautiful vintage book is undated but I believe it to be from the 1940s. It was printed by the Specialty Press Limited, Melbourne and is from 'Digest Juvenile Productions'(Registered) 174 Little Collins Street Melbourne, Australia'. It has paperback covers and has the most amazing illustrations. The front cover has a small patch of discolouration on the top right side where a price sticker probably was at some stage. Please check the photos provided.
-
This vintage book is a handbook and guide for beginners in the popular sport of long distance Pigeon Racing. It was published by All British Pigeon Racing Publishing Co. Ltd (Redferns, Weybridge, Surrey). There is no date of publication provided but it could be 1960s or 1970s. The previous owners' names are written on the title page. The book is in very good condition inside. There are some marks on the covers but overall condition is good. Please refer to the photos provided.
-
Cole's Funny Picture Book Number 3, New Century Edition. Devised and edited by Cole Turnley. Inspired by the two original Funny Picture Books of the late E.W. Cole. This hardback 192-page book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
-
This illustrated hardback book of 191 pages reveals some of the most beautiful and innovative converted vehicles on the road and the most creative of van dwellers, to inspire and delight every aspiring vanlifer. This book is in good condition. Note the small mark on the inside front cover. Nothing major but mentioned for accuracy. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
-
'The New East' by Michael Freeman, a heavy (1.67kg) 227 page hardback with dustjacket, is the first comprehensive volume to present this ongoing style revolution and is sure to inspire anyone looking to add harmony and sensuality to their homes. Rich photographs brilliantly showcase Asian designs for living. You'll find everything you need to know about combining Western design motifs with Eastern traditional elements, such as the Japanese sliding screens; creating harmonious balance between the indoor and the outdoor space; and selecting specific materials that make up the traditional design form in Asia, such as bamboo and stone. This book teaches how to adapt to the Asian design philosophy of reducing a space to its core essentials and thus creating a natural and simple minimalist look, ultimately adding a sense of serenity and tranquility. The book is in good condition overall. Please check all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.