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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 one of the first 500 copies of this biography sold by the Presbyterian Bookroom, Melbourne. It is signed by both the author and Mrs. Flynn. The author, William Scott Mc Pheat, was born in Brisbane Qld in 1929. Please refer to all the photos provided. It is the true story of the man who transformed the face of inland Australia, a man who was instrumental to the flying doctors and the famous pedal radios. The Australian Inland Mission gave new security to settlers and home makers. For its age this hardback book is in good condition. There is some wear to the dustjacket which is to be expected. Please note that a previous owner's name is present and there is some damage to the right vertical page edge (as shown in photo). -
A daybill is a variety of Australian film poster issued to cinemas at the time of a film's release. Daybills were folded twice and then sold to cinemas. Daybills are sought-after by collectors for their rarity and their unique artwork. They look great framed. This daybill dates to 1980. Please note that there is a mark on the top right hand corner however this would be covered by a mat when framed. Overall it is in very good condition and measures approximately 34 cm wide x 71 cm long. Please check both photos provided. This item will be mailed in a postal tube. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that the lower corner on the front cover is slightly upturned and note the creases on the rear cover. Apart from that this paperback book of 281 pages is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
In 1861 the founding citizens of Bendigo saw the upcoming 1862 London International Exhibition as an opportunity to showcase Bendigo 'so that a proper idea may more readily be formed at home of the importance of this great mining portion of Victoria.' The series of views included in this book was commissioned by the Sandhurst Town Council for this Exhibition. The photographs were taken by Augustus Baker Peirce for his employer Benjamin Pierce Batchelder. Gus Peirce was told to photograph 'all the places of interest' so there are photos of where the people of Bendigo worked, banked, shopped, recreated, worshipped, drank, were punished, healed or buried. Please refer to all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
George Mackay's book 'History of Bendigo' was originally published in 1891. It is renowned as one of the definitive works which chronicle the early life of the city, the first forty years of Bendigo's establishment and growth. George Mackay also wrote the first four volumes of the Annals of Bendigo. He died in 1948. For this 213-page reprint a very comprehensive index has been added. Please refer to the photographs provided. The book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
This hardcover book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. It is a compendium of rock and pop albums over the past fifty years. It was compiled by music journalists (as noted in heading) and published in 2010. -
21 detailed maps showing all 4WD tracks, mines, old township and hotel sites, graves and historical features. Areas include Walhalla, Donnellys Creek, Woods Point, Big River, Jericho, Gaffneys Creek, Kevington, Enochs Point. Published by Paoletti's (Adventurer) Maps and Videos P/L. Softcover with spiral binding in good condition throughout. -
This soft cover book contains 390+ pages of history and information about Falmouth on the north-east coast of Tasmania, Australia and the people who called it home. The book was wholly set up and produced in Launceston, Tasmania. The book is in good condition throughout. Please check the photos provided and note slightly dog-eared corners on the front cover. Nothing major but mentioned for accuracy. -
This handbook is a must for every pigeon - fancier. The text is illustrated by explanatory diagrams and by photographs taken by Mr. Osman himself. it is a hardback with dustjacket, published by Faber Popular Books (Faber and Faber Limited London). No date of publication is provided. There is wear to the dustjacket which has been reinforced in places on the underside. The previous owners' names are present. The pages throughout are in good, clean condition. Please refer to the photos provided. -
The Hermitage Years of Edward Mannering and Marmaduke John Dixon. The beginnings of alpine climbing in New Zealand and the birth of the Alpine Cub of New Zealand. This hardback edition with dustjacket of 210 pages is in good condition. It has a 2003 inscription to Caroline and signature of author inside. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Bill Mollison (1928-2016) was an Australian researcher, author, scientist, teacher and biologist. He founded The Permaculture Institue in Tasmania and created the education system to train others under the umbrella of permaculture. Please refer to all photos provided for this 218-page softcover/paperback book as these are of the book you will receive. Note a couple of spots where yellowing is present. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
A visual journey of the Australian woolshed as captured by one of Australia's finest photographers, Andrew Chapman. This 217-page hardback book with dustjacket is an invaluable historical record of an Australian icon, a silent symbol of our country's past. It is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photographs provided as they are of the actual book you will receive. If you have 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. -
Olegas Truchanas, a Lithuanian born Tasmanian was a master photographer and a champion of the Tasmanian wilderness. He was also a councillor of the Australian Conservation Foundation. He sadly lost his life in the Gordon River Gorge on January 6th, 1972. This book of 144 pages, including both colour and black and white plates, has gathered together his finest works. Please refer to all photographs provided as they are of the actual book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
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.
