• A beautifully made Harris Tweed ladies hat from the Gordon Hat Shoppe, Victoria. The size is Medium.
  • Made in the Glebe Mill, Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland this pure new wool peaked cap will fit a small sized adult head. The peak has a large press stud which snaps into place on the body of the hat as shown in the photos provided.
  • Publisher: Murdoch Books 2012, hardback with dust jacket. In 'Limoncello and Linen Water', much-loved author Tessa Kiros celebrates the heritage of Italy, the country she has chosen to call home. Tessa now lives in Tuscany but was born in London and travelled the world working in London, Sydney, Athens and Mexico. This beautiful, feminine book is a tribute to the women in our lives - mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers - and the important lessons we learn from them. With a range of delicious recipes and stunning photographs this book will become a firm favourite. The book is in good condition throughout.
  • 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.  
  • This softcover book of 80 pages was published in 1990 by the Museum of Victoria and funded by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. It contains a photographic exhibition of koori women of southeast Australia. It offers an Aboriginal perspective of how Koori women have adopted and adapted in many ways to survive since the arrival of Europeans. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to both photos provided.
  • One of the most popular cookbooks in Australia since it was first published in 1966. This fourth edition was a revision of the 1980 revision to "take account of many changes in family living which have become apparent." It is a comprehensive book which covers the basics of good nutrition, kitchen management, meal planning and service, home preservation of foods as well as a range of recipes under various headings. For its age the book is in good overall condition. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • Wool way bills are documents that record the transportation of wool from one place to another. They contain information such as the quantity of wool, the destination, and the date of shipment. The business Goldsbrough, Mort & Company Limited was established in 1848 and its registered office was at 526 Bourke Street, Melbourne. The company dealt in wool, hides, sheepskins, tallow, furred skins etc. In 1962 Goldsbrough, Mort & Co merged with Elder Smith & Co to form Elder Smith Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd. This means that this item is dated at pre 1962. Please check all photos provided to assess the condition of this item. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • This 128 page paperback book provides a history of the fishing industry in Geraldton and gives the history of the industry prior to 1939. It was written by well-respected Geraldton identity, Russell Cooper. For those interested in or keen to learn this is a great book to have on the fishing history in Western Australia. Please refer to all photos provided. The knife shown in photos is not included in the purchase but used to prop open the pages.  Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • Taken from the inside front dustjacket is "The Grace Park Lawn Tennis Club has numbered among its members some of the all-time greats of Australian tennis - men such as Australasia's first Davis Cup captain Alf Dunlop, Harry Hopman, Frank Sedgman, Merve Rose, Paul McNamee and Pat Cash; women such as Lorna Gyton, Esna Boyd, Grand Slam winner Margaret Court and Kerry Reid. Grace Park members have won a total of 132 Grand Slam singles and doubles titles. But this history is not just concerned with the champions. Joseph Johnson has set the story of the club against a background of the growth and development of Australian tennis over the past 100 years. He investigates the historical factors which culminated in the golden age of Grace Park and Australian tennis in the 1950s and 1960s. The history is rich in anecdotal material, which the author relates to the social, cultural and economic life of Melbourne, and in particular that of the Hawthorn area. AMAZING GRACE is not only an invaluable contribution to the history of sport in this country, but also sheds light on the social and recreational habits of the Australian people.' This 210 page hardback book with dustjacket was published by Grace Park Lawn Tennis Club, Hawthorn in 1989. It is in good overall condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Please note there is a small mark on the top of the rear dustjacket which goes through to the other side of the dustjacket. 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 168 page hardback edition with dustjacket which has been signed by the author, Suzanne Falkiner and published by Valadon Publishing, Australia, 1981. Founded in 1882 as a Merino stud, Haddon Rig is managed by George Falkiner, his daughter Olivia and their management team. In 2016, the Falkiner family celebrated 100 years of ownership of one of Australia’s premier Merino studs. Please refer to all photos provided. Note that some marks are present on the first couple of pages. Overall though the book is in good condition for its age. Any questions? Please get in touch.  
  • This book celebrates the extraordinary and colourful history of the iconic Tolarno Bistro in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Started in the 1960s by Georges and Mirka Mora, art met life with interesting results. Tolarno Bistro closed in 2006 and this book is a record of an influential era of cooking, eating, drinking and being creatively merry. Authors are Iain Hewitson and Bob Hart and photography is by Greg Elms. This 264-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • A great reference book documented by Bendigo historian and Medal of the Order of Australia recipient James A. Lerk, for his contribution to preserving the history of Bendigo. In addition he was a founding member of the Bendigo Trust. This is a softcover/paperback edition, a first edition published in 1991 with print run of 4,000 copies. The book is in good condition overall. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • 'First Footprints' tells the story of ancient life on the driest continent on Earth throughout the greatest environmental changes experienced in human history. Australia's first inhabitants created new technologies, designed ornamentation, engaged in trade and developed a sustainable society based on shared religious tradition and far-reaching social networks across Australia. Please refer to the photos provided. This 316-page softcover/paperback book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • This item was issued by the MOBIL OIL COMPANY as a promotional giveaway in 1964, which coincided with the Beatles' visit to Sydney. The signatures on the front of the card are printed on rather than actually signed. On the back of the card is a bio of the band's success. Please check both photos provided thoroughly as these are of the actual item you will receive. Note please the horizontal crease towards the bottom of the card. This item is 60 years old and as such is not perfect. Please get in touch if you have any questions to ask prior to making a purchase.
  • 'Weeping Rock' is a 15-foot waterfall located within the 'Leura Cascades' and a peaceful spot well loved by photographers. Please refer to the three photos provided to inspect and ascertain the condition of this vintage powder compact. Note that there is verdigris present, a result of atmospheric oxidation. If you have any questions please ask them prior to purchase.
  • Please refer to the three photos provided and get in touch prior to purchase if you have any questions.
  • This beautiful vintage book is undated but I believe it to be from the 1940s. It was printed by the Specialty Press Limited, Melbourne and is from 'Digest Juvenile Productions'(Registered) 174 Little Collins Street Melbourne, Australia'. It has paperback covers and has the most amazing illustrations. The front cover has a small patch of discolouration on the top right side where a price sticker probably was at some stage. Please check the photos provided.
  • This vintage book is a handbook and guide for beginners in the popular sport of long distance Pigeon Racing. It was published by All British Pigeon Racing Publishing Co. Ltd (Redferns, Weybridge, Surrey). There is no date of publication provided but it could be 1960s or 1970s. The previous owners' names are written on the title page. The book is in very good condition inside. There are some marks on the covers but overall condition is good. Please refer to the photos provided.
  • The 15th, 16th and 17th centuries saw masterpieces of painting and sculpture created in Italy. This book views these richest 300 years of Italian Art. The National Gallery Australia (Canberra) and the Melbourne Museum displayed major works from many regions of Italy in 2002 and this softcover publication of 271 pages is from this exhibition. The book is weighty and in good condition throughout. Please refer to all photos provided. Note a linear indentation on the back external cover. 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.  
  • Ion Idriess was born in 1889 in Sydney and was a prolific Australian writer having written more than 50 books over 43 years (1927-1969). Please refer to all photos provided. Note that the dustjacket is present but has damage. The book itself is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • Guy Grossi believes that there is no better way of showing your love for family and friends than by taking simple, fresh ingredients and making food for them to enjoy and be inspired by. From impromptu meals created direct from your pantry to dishes for a special occasion feast Guy's recipes encourage you to cook with the hands, the eyes and the heart. This 210-page softcover/paperback book is beautifully illustrated by Mirka Mora with stunning photographs by Adrian Lander. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • 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.
  • 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 scarce 126-page book has been signed by the author on the title page. It is the revised 2003 edition and is a paperback with glossy covers. It is in good condition and contains a range of fabulous photos, maps and information. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • This is a paperback book of 274 pages. The author presents a comprehensive, entertaining and visually stunning history of circus in Australia. Mark St Leon shows how circus in Australia today is the outcome of a continuum extending back to its London, medieval and ancient roots. The book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • A fabulous book! Please refer to the three photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. This 199-page 2011 hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. If you have any questions please get in touch.
    • Australian made pure mohair pile scarf in the colour vermillion.
    • Measures approximately 25cm wide x 155 cm long, excluding fringe.
    • Free postage Australia wide.
    • The handle is hallmarked for Birmingham, the shaft is stamped for steel.
    • Free postage Australia wide.
  • Made by Lombard in England this will hold the magazines or newspapers for easy access from your armchair or couch. Please refer to all the photos provided.
  • 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 1977. There is some writing on the back at the top and a smudge on the bottom right hand corner which will be covered by the mat once framed. It measures approximately 33 cm wide x 71 cm long. Please check both photos provided. This item will be mailed in a postal tube.
  • A delightful book containing black and white illustrations by Guy Nicholls. Considering its age the condition of the book is very good. The dust jacket is present but is not perfect. Please check the photos provided and note there is fading and some defects present to the dust jacket. In her foreword Enid Blyton writes, " The most delightful and instructive book on cooking that I have ever read."
  • Imagine the joy a young child would have reading these stories by Hans Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. The inscription shows this book was awarded as First Prize for Music in 1937. There are colour plates and full page drawings. Please refer to all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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