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'Tales Of The Whipstick: A History Of The Whipstick, Neilborough, Sebastian, Raywood and Myers Creek Gold Rushes, Victoria Australia. Please note that this softcover/paperback book has wear and there is damage along the edge of the rear cover. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. Any queries? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This new edition has been rewritten and the illustrations reworked. Every illustration has at least one riddle to solve. There are 34 altogether. The elusive Tasmanian Tiger lurks on every page. There are clues to a treasure, you just have to unravel the mystery. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the hardback 32-page book you will receive. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase.
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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.
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Bill Gammage is a historian and adjunct professor in the Humanities Research Centre at the Australian National University. For over a decade he has examined written and visual records of the Australian landscape and discovered that Aboriginal people managed the land in a far more systematic and scientific fashion than we have ever realised. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the softcover/paperback 434-page book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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James Hillman is one of the leading figures in archetypal psychology. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 323-page softcover/paperback book you will receive. Please note a previous owner's name and year has been written onto one page. Also note a crease to the lower corner of the back cover. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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Waanyarra is a locality in north central Victoria in the Shire of Loddon. Waanyarra has its legends and myths set around the early gold rush days of the 1850s. This softcover/paperback book of 196 pages relates many of these stories and records the events of the time. The book contains an abundance of photographs with over fifty family histories and stories contributed. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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If you're a Hawthorn supporter you'll love this book! As the title suggests it shares stories from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, the golden years. This book has been signed by one of Hawthorn's greatest players, Robert DiPierdomenico. This heavy, 279-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition overall. Please refer to all photos provided and note the presence of some indentations on the dustjacket, nothing major but noted for accuracy. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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If you are after a pristine cook book this is not for you. If you are wanting one with loads of character that has been well used and added to with snippets cut from elsewhere and glued in, look no further. It is small, measuring approximately 13 cm x 18 cm. The lower section of page 199 has been cut out. The advertisements are interesting too.
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This item has never been opened and is still in shrink wrap. Please refer to both photos. Note please, there is a small bump half way along the bottom front edge and several other small bumps on the packaging. Produced by Universal Music Australia Pty Ltd in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment and Thom Music Ltd. Presented as a 90 page hardback journal, The Great Australian Songbook includes 2 CDs along with handwritten lyrics, artwork and anecdotes from 40 of Australia's finest recording artists.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Crafted in Australian merino wool the name Toorallie is synonymous with quality. This classic scarf features block colours and will be a staple wardrobe accessory through the colder weather. It is generously sized at approximately 50 x 170 cm. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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In this highly informative and practical book published by Five Mile Press, we are given an insight into the origin of Australia's gardening traditions. Regardless of the period home you have, its appearance will be greatly enhanced by a garden in keeping with its architectural style. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This hardback book with dustjacket of 220 pages is the result of the two months the authors spent living in Tuscany, sharing recipes and reminiscences from their Italian cooking school. The stunning photography is by Simon Griffiths. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This illustrated hardback book of 191 pages reveals some of the most beautiful and innovative converted vehicles on the road and the most creative of van dwellers, to inspire and delight every aspiring vanlifer. This book is in good condition. Note the small mark on the inside front cover. Nothing major but mentioned for accuracy. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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In 1983 Victoria opened her own cookery school, Victoria's Kitchen, at Mount Hawthorn in Perth, offering comprehensive courses in creative cooking. This is quite a hard book to find these days. It is 160 pages and a softcover/paperback edition. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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Victorian Volunteer Rifles collar badge (single), brass. Motto 'Aut Pace Aut Bello' (Either by war or by peace). Research indicates that this badge dates to the 1870s but please do your own research. The two lugs on the rear are intact. Please check both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 005
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''Cole's Funny Drawing Book'', written and illustrated by J.W. Sampson, Melbourne circa 1951. Printed for the publishers E W Cole Publishing House, 343 Little Collins Street Melbourne by Wilke & Co. Ltd. 19-47 Jeffcott Street Melbourne Victoria. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. For its age the booklet is in good condition with some pages completed. Refer to the back cover and you will see that Sue Smith has written her name faintly in two places. I have left it there rather than remove it. Any questions? Please get it touch prior to purchase.