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Little House on the Prairie is the second book in the Laura Years series. The author herself was born in the log cabin described in Little House in the Big Woods so the subject matter is very familiar and close to her heart. The illustrator of this 2003 Harper Festival edition is Garth Williams. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
What can I say but what a stunning book this is. Grab your passport and book a ticket to Italy! OR enjoy the beautiful photos by Alain Fleischer and the text by Bruno Racine as you turn over one page to the next. Tuscany has it all; vineyards and rolling hills, gardens, heritage and places of special interest. Please refer to all the photos provided. Note that here are a couple of indent marks on the front dust jacket but the book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Lloyd Frederic Rees (1895-1988) was an Australian landscape painter who twice won the Wynne Prize for his landscape paintings. Note that in this listing there are two paperback volumes contained in a hard slipcase. One is titled, 'Peaks And Valleys', an autobiography. The other 'The Small Treasures Of A Lifetime', which provides some early memories of Australian Art and artists. Please refer to all photos provided. Note the scuff shown in photo along the spine of the slipcase. Apart from that the items are in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This beautiful book has over 200 glorious photographs taken by Vivienne Cole. Madame Murat's is a small family restaurant run by Jeanne Murat in the French village of Pomarede in south-western France. The author Mary Moody's first restaurant experience in rural France was at this rustic establishment where she was taken by local friends. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
We have many tins for sale in our bricks and mortar store so if you are chasing one in particular please ask us. On offer is this lovely vintage tin with hinged lid. It is not in perfect condition so please refer to the photos provided. There are some scratches and small dints present. The tin measures approximately 21 cm long, 14 cm wide and 9 cm high. It is in the Click & Collect category so that it can be collected from our store at Inglewood, Victoria (Australia) after payment is made. -
This scarce 162-page hardback book has black and white photographs and various maps included. Please refer to all the photos provided and note that the dustjacket is imperfect. The book itself is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Maggie Beer's philosophy is simple - to cook from the heart and to live in harmony with the seasons. This book is overflowing with memories, musings and recipes and is a personal collection of Maggie's most treasured food experiences. The beautiful photography is by Mark Chew. The 198-page soft cover/paperback book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Note that the corners of the covers are slightly raised. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
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. -
'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. -
This is a 383 page hardback book with dustjacket published in 1985 by Brown Prior Anderson Pty Ltd, Burwood Victoria. It is in good condition throughout. The book provides a comprehensive history of the town of Heathcote and the surrounding Shire of McIvor. Major Mitchell led the first European exploration through the district in 1836. By 1852 the European population was nearing 400 and the indigenous population was estimated to be approximately 30. Gold was discovered in 1853 and the rush was on. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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Copyright 1967, Walt Disney Productions.
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Free postage Australia wide.
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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. -
These ELOFHANS mid century salad servers were made in Japan to a Danish design. They are approximately 23 cm long with a combination of stainless steel and orange plastic. Please refer to both photos provided. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
From the back cover of this softcover book from author Nicholas Thomas and publisher Thames and Hudson, 'The colours and patterns of the art of the Pacific Islands - spears and shields, carved canoe prows, feather capes or tortoiseshell ornaments - have interested Western audiences since the voyages of Captain Cook and Bougainville. Oceanic art in particular, had an influence on the development of the European modernist movement, influencing artists such as Gauguin, Picasso, Giacometti and Kirchner.' The 216 page book has 182 illustrations, 26 of which are in colour. The knife shown in photos is not included in the sale but used to prop open the pages. For a 30 year old book it is in good overall condition. Please refer to all photos provided, Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
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. -
This is such a pretty old light shade. It is approximately 22 centimetres long and features a 5 centimetre wide band of coloured flowers and leaves. This shade will require a gallery (fitting) which will enable it to be hung from the ceiling. Please refer to all the photos provided. -
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. -
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. -
Approximately 21 cm long this pair of gorgeous green salad servers would date to the 1940s or 50s. Tilley was an Australian company located in Sydney that made bakelite and plastic homewares. This pair is in lovely condition for its age. Please refer to both photos provided. -
A pair of opposed 8th Light Horse (INDI Light Horse) collar badges in white metal, 1930-1942. Each badge has two intact lugs at rear. Motto 'More Majorum' (In the manner of elders). Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 007 -
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 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. -
- Pink cake doiley
- 19cm diameter
- Free postage Australia wide
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A new prayer, a new poem, for a new century. John Marsden is a leading Australian author for young adults. The opening words ".... May the road be free for the journey, May it lead where it promised it would... " lead to a compelling and provocative text that speaks to both young and old, expressing the deeply held hopes and fears that we all recognise. " May fears always have names", "May those who live in the shadows be seen by those who live in the sun." Illustrated with paintings, photographs, and collages, this call from the heart contains a message we all wish for our loved ones. This hardback book with dustjacket is in great condition. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
This is a great decorator piece as is or have it professionally serviced. -
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. -
The design 'Camille' was first produced in the 1950's and has become one of Rodd's most popular designs. This item measures approximately 22 cm long. Please refer to all photos provided. -
Royal NSW Lancers hat badge, 1948-1960. White metal. Complete with two lugs on rear. Please check both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 004
