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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. -
Considering this publication is over 60 years old it is in pretty good condition. Check all photos to observe some foxing to insides of front and back covers. There is a fold out map attached to the inside of the rear cover. There are 328 pages in total. 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. -
There are 27 books in this series, the later ones including number 25 harder to find as there were less of them sold back in 1998. The book is a softcover/paperback and is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
In 1906 at Sorrell in Tasmania, Melbourne born Howard Vernon (singer and comedian) married an actress and singer, Lavinia Florence De Loitte (1881-1962). Vinia, as she was known on stage, was the toast of Sydney in 1904 as Fifi in The Belle of New York. This book gives an account by Vinia de Loitte (Mrs. Howard Vernon) of the stories of the operas and of their production and revivals in Australia. The printer is Whitmarks Ltd. of 102 Sussex Street Sydney. This book has been signed by Vinia and inscribed as " I take after my mother (Mikado)." A beautiful item for a Gilbert & Sullivan lover or collector. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Imagine the joy a young child would have reading these stories by Hans Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. The inscription shows this book was awarded as First Prize for Music in 1937. There are colour plates and full page drawings. Please refer to all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This book captures the photographic journey along Australia's longest stock route, the long paddock. Acclaimed documentary photographer Andrew Chapman and award-winning journalist and author Tim Lee have followed in the pathways of the drovers across the vast plains of southern Australia. Please refer to all the photographs provided as these are of the book you shall receive. This hardback book of 224-pages is in good condition. If you have any questions please get in touch. -
What a fabulous book! These wonderful dogs work over all terrains, demonstrating their character and intelligence, developing strong bonds with their owners. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. If you have any questions please get in touch. -
Those who attended school in Victoria, Australia and are of a 'certain age' will remember this school reader as 'The Earliest Reader for the Little Ones.' I hope you remember it fondly. This copy is in great condition, no ink stamps, ticks or notations. The tape on the spine and in the middle of the book has yellowed with age which is to be expected. Please check the photos. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is a valuable hardcover reference book in good condition. It was published by the Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne and is a scarce title. It discusses plants used by the Koorie people of Victoria for food, fibre and healing. Any questions, please get in touch. -
Please note that no bricks are included in this sale. Each one of the activities in this book is designed to take no longer than 5 minutes. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Please note that no LEGO bricks are included in this sale. All stickers are complete. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
What can I say but what a stunning book this is. Grab your passport and book a ticket to Italy! OR enjoy the beautiful photos by Alain Fleischer and the text by Bruno Racine as you turn over one page to the next. Tuscany has it all; vineyards and rolling hills, gardens, heritage and places of special interest. Please refer to all the photos provided. Note that here are a couple of indent marks on the front dust jacket but the book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
'Scotty in Gumnut Land' is one of May Gibbs' lesser known stories. When the gate was left open Scotty was out and away! Into all the adventure that Gumnut Land and its characters had to offer. This Angus & Robertson edition was reprinted in 1988. It is in very good condition throughout. Note the addition of a book- plate which has not been written on. The dust jacket is somewhat faded along the spine. Please refer to the photos provided. -
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. -
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.
