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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. -
This book provides a rare insight into Gaughin's character and uncomprimising ideas and follows the development of his art from hesitant expressionism to the striking colour and forms of his Tahitian work. This 223 page softcover book has many coloured plates of interest. The knife shown in photos is not included in the sale but to prop the pages open. The book is in good overall condition for its age. Please check all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This 192-page softcover/paperback book looks at the extent and manner in which religion influences lives in the significant provincial city of Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. Learn about for instance, the range of churches available and the kind of theology they presented. Please refer to the photos provided. The book is in good condition. Note the semi-circular imprint on the front cover above the horizontal edge. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This book tells the story of travelling through north east Australia as one of seven children with two adults, six horses, four dogs and 3000 sheep. This 200-page paperback book offers a fascinating insight into life in the outback. The book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Yang Liu was born in 1976 in Beijing and moved to Germany at the age of 13. After studying at the University of Arts Berlin, she worked as a designer in Singapore, London, Berlin and New York. In 2004 she founded her own design studio. Her works have won numerous prizes in international competitions and can be found in museums and collections all over the world. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the small, hardback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The author John Wells, himself a Gippslander, through his research and oral history endeavours has written a book crammed full of fascinating information about the area's history and its people. The 181 page paperback book is in good condition throughout. Note please some indentations on the back cover. The knife shown in some photos is not included in the sale but as a prop to hold pages open. Please check all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This sale is for one volume (Number 102) in this series. Each volume captures incidents of Western Australian life and the exploration and development of this large state in Australia, a third of the Continent. This softcover/paperback book of 150 pages is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Stay stylish and warm with this Vintage English faux fur hat by Jacoll. • Free postage Australia wide. -
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 1983 and is in good overall condition. It measures approximately 34 cm wide x 66 cm long. Please check both photos provided. This item will be mailed in a postal tube. -
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. -
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. -
'Emily's Journal - The Welch Letters' by Pat Roberts. Signed by the author (refer photo). This book details the letters and journals and history of a South Australian family from pioneer days to 1986. The book has 264 pages and measures approximately 19 cm by 25 cm. The front and back covers consist of laminated pictorial boards. The book is in very good condition overall however there is one small scuff along the edge of the back cover. -
This is a hardback edition with dustjacket in good condition throughout. The author, Brendan Monks, came to the Shire of Gordon in 1980 to teach History at Boort High School and began to research local history for student use. The book grew from this research. There are plenty of black and white photographs provided. Refer to the photo showing the Contents page for more information. -
Published by the Blue Mountains City Council. The beautiful paintings of Pichard Smolicz are accompanied by John Low's text, which outlines the historic relationship of these structures (eg. Lennox Bridge, Knapsack Viaduct) to their environment. The book is in good condition throughout but noted for accuracy, the edges of the dustjacket turn up slightly. -
Considering this publication is over 60 years old it is in pretty good condition. Check all photos to observe some foxing to insides of front and back covers. There is a fold out map attached to the inside of the rear cover. There are 328 pages in total. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
You may remember Matthew Evans from the TV series 'Gourmet Farmer' which was set in Tasmania and featured his property known as Fat Pig Farm. This book is in 'as new' condition and is quite weighty. Please check all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This publication traces the history of the most famous fashion house in the world, from its conception in 1946 to the modern era. Essays by leading figures in the world of fashion, combined with archive photography offer an insight into the soul of the company. This 1994 soft cover publication of 64 pages is presented by the Powerhouse Museum is association with Christian Dior, Paris and the Union Francaise des Arts du Costume, Paris. The knife shown in the photos is to hold the pages open and not included in the sale. The book is in good overall condition. Having a white cover means that marks show up readily. Please refer to the photo showing the back cover with some smudgy marks. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
