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'The Women of Botany Bay' is a history of the European women who came to New South Wales as convicted felons or as the free wives of convicts. It is based on the re-creation of the individual and collective British and Australian lives of every woman convicted in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and transported to NSW between 1787 and 1828, and as many of the 'convict wives' as could be traced. Please refer to the photos provided of the 344-page hardback book with dustjacket as these are of the book you will receive. Note the vertical scuff on the front dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book was first published in 1908 and established itself as a much-loved children's classic. This hardback edition of 249 pages was printed and bound in Germany. The 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. -
The Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia (VSCCA) was founded in 1944 and is dedicated to encouraging the active enjoyment, acquisition, restoration, maintenance and preservation of vintage sports cars. This booklet was published in the 1970s and shows some rare vintage Australian owned vehicles. 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 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. -
This is a scarce first edition of this 213-page hardback book with dustjacket. Please refer to the photos provided and note that the dustjacket is not in perfect condition and that there is some yellowing to front and endpapers. Apart from that it is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
'The Shearers' is a visual celebration of the men and women who work the sheds from images taken across Australia. This copy has been signed. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Within this 261 page book a fascinating story is told of growing up in South Australia on the family farm near Mintaro and the twists and turns that life took from there. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please ignore the black coat hanger in two of the photos which I used to prop the book open to take the photo. The book is in good condition throughout. Being a paperback/softcover there is some wear on each corner of the cover; insignificant but mentioned for accuracy. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This softcover book of 476 pages is published and distributed by Asia Books Co. Ltd. in Thailand and the quality is lacking. It was originally published in Great Britain by Bantam Press 1988. Some of the pages are creased but still legible. The paper pages are thin. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The author is an award-winning writer, documentary-maker, academic and podcast producer who has been telling audio stories for four decades. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
'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. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that pages 129-132 are loose and apart from the book. Note the marks on both the front and back covers. There is no date but the book probably dates to the 1950s. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This picture book brings together trains and animals which children love and the rhyming text makes this a great book to read aloud to young children. The author Mark Carthew is an award-winning Australian children's author, poet, musician and educator. The bold illustrations by Matt Stanton are delightful. Please refer to all photos provided. Note that the pages are slightly glossy and show up creases etc readily. Note that there is a small area of damage on the internal back cover and last page where the page has stuck at some point to the cover. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
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 author, Jamie Callister is the grandson of Cyril Callister, the man who invented vegemite. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the 211 - page softcover/paperback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The fourth title in The Golden Boomerang Series, printed and published by WINN & CO. Sydney. This 32-page soft cover book is in good overall condition for its age. Note the spine is worn and there is a stain on the cover page. Please refer to all the photos provided as they are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please get it touch prior to purchase. -
Who doesn't love a vintage 'pop-up' book? For its age this book is in good condition. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the actual book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is the story of how Judith Durham made front page news in 1968 when she announced that she was leaving The Seekers, a pop/folk group that had stormed the charts in the 1960s. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 384-page softcover/paperback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
