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This 236 page hardback book with dustjacket shares the recollections of pioneers on the central goldfields of Victoria. Written in the pioneers' own words it provides a unique record from the 1880s onwards in the way that men and women, thought, spoke and acted during the golden era. Please check all photos provided. For its age the book is in good condition throughout. Please note there is some fading to the rear dustjacket along the top and the spine and that there is a small tear at the top of the rear dust jacket near spine. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
A small, scarce softcover booklet produced for the 'Return to Arnold' celebrations of March 25th and 26th in 1967. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please make contact prior to purchase. -
This 80-page softcover/paperback book is a concise reference source for the enthusiastic rocking horse collector. It has been written by two leading restoration experts, Tony Stevenson and Eva Marsden. It is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Known as the 'heel king' Roger Vivier was always one step ahead of fashion. He designed the stiletto heel to complement the collection of Christian Dior and his inspired innovations radicalised traditional techniques. This is a fabulous book in great condition which has been covered in plastic (it could be removed if desired). Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Postage Australia wide is included in the price. Please get in touch if you have any questions. -
Please refer to the photos provided of this scarce 239-page softcover/paperback book. The price includes postage Australia wide. Please get in touch if you have any questions. -
On offer is a scarce white metal hat badge from the 8th Australian Light Horse, Victorian Mounted Rifles (VMR), which was based in Victoria prior to WW1. The motto being 'Timeo Nec Sperno'. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the item you will receive. Both lugs are intact. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
On offer a scarce oxidised and enamelled white metal Third Light Horse hat badge (a South Australian Mounted Rifles regiment of the Australian Army) 1930-1942. The motto 'Nec Aspera Terrent' translates to 'Nor Do Difficulties Deter'. It is complete with both lugs. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This scarce helmet plate is pre-Federation and dates to the period 1854-1901. The Victorian Colonial Defence Force helmet plate is described as 'a gilt metal star surmounted with a garter bearing motto and double wreath with Victoria's emblem on top'. The motto is AUT PACE AUT BELLO VICTORIA', meaning 'Either in Peace or in War'. Both lugs are intact. There is one held in the Museums Victoria collection. Please refer to both photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch. Australian wide postage and handling is included in the price. -
- Pure new wool in CUMMING tartan.
- Measures approximately 75 cm x 85 cm.
- Made in Scotland.
- Free postage Australia wide.
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Margaret McLelland is passionate about Rupertswood Mansion and after several decades working in marketing, tourism and event management she took over its lease in 2007. She established one of Australia's most welcoming conference and function centres and a luxurious B&B. This beautiful hardback book with dustjacket has been signed by Margaret. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 224-page hardback book you will receive. The book presents outdoor public sculpture but does not include mosaics, murals and footpath decorations. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This fabulous hardback book of 258 pages celebrates the food landscape in Victoria, giving an insight into how and where our food is grown. Local food advocate and author Sarah Robins offers 80 seasonal recipes and information related to the production of food in Victoria, Australia. Please refer to the photographs provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The book is presented in two parts. Part 1 examines the art of the Japanese garden and how it is learned through observation, study and apprenticeship. Part 2 contains a complete translation of 'Illustrations for Designing Mountain, Water and Hillside Field Landscapes, an important gardening manual used by Buddhist monks in medieval Japan. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that the inside of the dustjacket has been reinforced in two places. if you have any questions please ask them prior to purchase. -
Please refer to all photos provided. This 148 page book is in good overall condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
- Pure new wool scarf in black with an applied pair of skating penguins.
- Measures approximately 30 cm wide x 140 cm long, excluding fringe.
- Made in Scotland, exclusively for Selfridges London.
- Free postage Australia wide.
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This is a scarce paperback book of 125 pages. The publication arose following a meeting of descendants of settlers and convicts who arrived in New South Wales aboard the Bellona in January 1793. A decision was then made to publish a biographical dictionary of the people who were aboard. The book has been covered in plastic which is not removeable. The book is in good condition but note the crease on the back cover. The crease goes through the back cover onto nearly half the pages. The creases could possibly be ironed out gently. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
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."
