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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. -
This is a year 2000 second printing of the 1998 first edition, softcover/paperback. The publisher is Salt Glaze Press. In this book the author has attempted to document all the pre-1975 Australian potters and their potteries and to illustrate all their marks. The book contains over 1000 potters' marks. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. There is a slight turn up on the lower right-hand side of the front cover (mentioned for accuracy). The book is in good condition throughout. The price includes packing and postage Australia wide. -
Victorian Volunteer Rifles collar badge (single), brass. Motto 'Aut Pace Aut Bello' (Either by war or by peace). Research indicates that this badge dates to the 1870s but please do your own research. The two lugs on the rear are intact. Please check both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 005 -
SCARCE publication. This small, informative softcover, 148-page book tells the story of the gold pioneering town of Kingower, Victoria and the history of the few families who still remained there (in 1975) and their descendants. It is not, as the author herself stated 'intended to be a complete history of Kingower'. Please refer to all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
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.