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Bill Marchetti once said, "The best food comes from those chefs who remain true to their roots." This soft cover/paperback book of 156 pages contains recipes and reminiscences from the legendary Latin restaurant, Marchetti's Latin. The food photography is by Bobbi Fabian and the foreword by Leo Schofield. This book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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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.
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'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.
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A boxed set of six sterling silver mid 20th century demitasse spoons by Tasmanian silversmith Dorothy Pickett. Stamped to the underside DP HOBART STG.SILVER Dorothy worked as a silversmith for both herself and Sargisons Jewellers in Hobart from about 1947 to 1980. She has since passed away. These spoons are similar in design to those held in the Powerhouse Museum by Harold Sargison, circa 1920s.
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Mrs. Floate was an Australian, entirely self taught cook who was well known for winning a total of 1284 prizes in competitive cooking, for example winning the G.J. Coles Cup at the Royal Melbourne Show regularly. Mrs. Floate also also acted as a judge in the cooking section of various shows. This softcover booklet was produced by Robertson & Mullens Ltd. 107-113 Elizabeth St., Melbourne. Please check the photos carefully. The corners are missing on the front cover and the top right edge on the back cover is missing. The covers and endpapers are fragile but the rest is good for its age.
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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.
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Open your kitchen up to the flavours of the Meditteranean and introduce mouth-watering recipes from Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Lebanon. Set out into easy to navigate sections - Soups, Salads, Starters, Pasta, Main Meals and Sweets. This hardback edition of 272 pages is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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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.
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Myrtle Rose White, the author, lived in the Australian outback from the age of sixteen. She lived on Lake Elder Station for seven years raising her children while her station manager husband battled to maintain the five thousand head of cattle under his command. From these experiences one of the classics of the Australian outback was written. This edition was reprinted by New Edition Rigby Limited in 1962. It is a 196 page hardback edition with dustjacket. It is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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In May 1934 Ola Cohn's task was completed when she dedicated the fairy tree to the children of Melbourne. Ola Cohn died in 1964. The tree is a memorial to her skill and artistry. This book is now over 50 years old. It is a 1972 first edition hardback with dustjacket. The text is written by Sonja Delander and the photography is provided by Rick Buckingham. It was published by Mullaya Publications in Canterbury Victoria. Please refer to all photos provided. The knife in some photos is not included in the sale but to allow the pages to be propped open for a photo to be taken. Please note some marks present on the rear dustjacket and some foxing on the inside of dustjacket. The book is in good overall condition for its age. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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This military field telephone is marked on the handpiece ST&C D🡡D. it is housed in a timber case. On the underside of the case lid is written Telephone Sets F Working Instructions For: - On the top of the telephone is Telephone Set F MK 11 T.M.C. (T.M.C. stands for Telephone Manufacturing Company – London). Please refer to all the photos provided.
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Kodak introduced a service called "real photo postcards" in 1907 which enabled customers to make a postcard from any photo they took. Please refer to both photos provided. Handwritten on the back of this postcard is 'Choir - Congregational Church Lennox Street Richmond.' I am assuming the suburb Richmond is the inner city suburb of Melbourne Victoria.
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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.
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In this 80 page softcover/paperback book, Peter Christopher presents a history of the paddlesteamers and riverboats that frequent the Murray River. Some of these beautiful boats are still in use today. Please refer to the photos provided. The book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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The opening of the Parkes radio telescope in October 1961 placed Australia at the forefront of international research in radio astronomy. This book presents accounts of the work and life at Parkes and provides a fresh perspective on the growth of Australian science over a period of three decades. Please refer to all photos provided. Note the two black ink stamps at the beginning of this 162 page hardback book. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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This is a scarce copy of the Pilot Recipe Book, compiled by the 'Technical Department of the Manufacturers of the Finest Baking Fat money can buy.' It was given with the compliments of Marrickville Margarine Pty. Ltd (Sydney NSW). This is a hardcover 3rd edition copy from 1947. There are various marks throughout the book. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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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.
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Sandstone, a small town situated in the East Murchinson goldfield of Western Australia was one of the later goldfields to be developed, following on from the first finds at Halls Creek in 1885. This book was published by the Shire of Gladstone for its centenary celebrations in 1995. The author's narrative is informed by extensive local knowledge which has been thoroughly reinforced by research. This is a paperback/softcover 2007 second edition publication. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please contact us prior to your purchase.
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This is only the second copy of this 1954 edition scarce title that I have been able to offer for sale. This book is full of timeless tips and a guide to dress sense for every woman. Topics vary from A (Accent, Accessories etc) to Z (Zest). Please check the photos provided and keep in mind that the book is seventy years old. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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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.
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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."
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In 1949 the Snowy Mountain Scheme was born. It was a massive engineering project to divert the waters of the mountain streams inland to the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers, providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. There have been many books about the men involved however this is the first book about the women, young and old, who made the Snowy their lives. This is a paperback consisting of 112 pages which was published in 1998 by Kangaroo Press. The author Kirsty McGoldrick was at the time a working journalist living on the NSW Cental Coast. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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Scarce 16th A.L.H. South Australian Mounted Rifles hat badge, C 1908 but I stand corrected if this date in incorrect. Combination of white metal and overlay of gilt? around the outer edge. Motto 'Equis, Armis Virtute' (By Horses, Arms and Virtue). The two lugs on reverse are intact. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product 010
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The host of top-rating ABC TV show, Kitchen Cabinet, Annabel Crabb shares recipes for fabulous food that you can make and take to those you love. This 2015 hardback book of 232 pages is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided and note there is a small scuff on the back external lower cover to the right of the barcode (noted for accuracy). Any questions? Please get in touch.
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In this 579 page paperback book Joy E. Rainey relates the tales of yesteryear from a farming family. It was published by Kurrajong Press in Berwick, Victoria and printed by Monash Print Services, Caulfield East Victoria. Please note that the name of a previous owner has been stamped inside. Please refer to the photos provided. Overall it is in good condition but note please a crease to corner of front cover. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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This book has been prepared to render it of maximum usefulness to the reader. Please refer to the photographs provided which provide the Contents of this hardback 415-page book. Note the remnant paper affixed to one of the opening pages and note that the pull out diagram of a modern boiler plant is turned up at the edge, nothing serious but noted for accuracy. Please refer to all photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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In 1960 Stephanie Alexander's mother, Mary Burchett, published 'Through My Kitchen Door', a slender volume of recipes and reminiscences. At the time Mary's dedication to exploring 'foreign foods' set her apart from her contemporaries. In this book Stephanie presents her mother's original work annotated by family reminiscences and culinary tips. The 134-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good overall condition. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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In 1998 Australian designer Stuart Rattle purchased the dilapidated Musk schoolhouse and surrounding grounds and over the following years created a sanctuary inside and out. This book is a tribute to the much-loved designer and is a fitting memento to the talented and extraordinary person he was. The stunning photographs in the book are by Earl Carter and Simon Griffiths. Please refer to all photos provided. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions please get in touch.
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This is a powerful memoir of a true Australian legend. Archie Roach was one of the stolen generation who was a talented musician and lyric writer. He was the 2020 Victorian of the Year and passed away in 2022. This book won the 2020 Indie Book of the Year (Non Fiction). This is a hardback edition with dustjacket and in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.