• What a fabulous book! These wonderful dogs work over all terrains, demonstrating their character and intelligence, developing strong bonds with their owners. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. If you have any questions please get in touch.
    • Viceroy tea was an Australian tea blend from the early 20th century.
    • I believe this scarce strainer dates to around the 1920s.
    • Free postage Australia wide.
  • '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 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.  
  • This is a 316 page hard back edition with a dust jacket and has black and white plus colour illustrations throughout. It tells the story of Lithgow's iron and steel industry from 1874 until 1932 .The Publisher is Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Victoria, Australia, 2006 The book is in good condition with clean and crisp pages. Please note the crease to the dustjacket front cover on the lower right hand side. The book tells the story of Lithgow through the eyes of the men who worked in the iron and steel industry to support their families.    
  • "til she dropped her strides" A tribute to an Australian lifestyle. Copyright Trish Ainsley and Roger Garwood, 1991. Published by Plantaganet Press, Fremantle Western Australia. This is a hard back edition of 144 pages with dust jacket. An introduction by author Tim Winton sets the scene of the Kimberley and the people who live there. There are fantastic photos throughout the book and stories to accompany them. The book is in good condition however there are a few marks here and there but nothing major.
  • In 1906 at Sorrell in Tasmania, Melbourne born Howard Vernon (singer and comedian) married an actress and singer, Lavinia Florence De Loitte (1881-1962). Vinia, as she was known on stage, was the toast of Sydney in 1904 as Fifi in The Belle of New York. This book gives an account by Vinia de Loitte (Mrs. Howard Vernon) of the stories of the operas and of their production and revivals in Australia. The printer is Whitmarks Ltd. of 102 Sussex Street Sydney. This book has been signed by Vinia and inscribed as " I take after my mother (Mikado)." A beautiful item for a Gilbert & Sullivan lover or collector. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.  
  • This is a heavy, soft cover publication with 504 pages from the Ararat 150th Anniversary Committee, Ararat 2007, edited by Danny & Judy Barry.

    It has 150 short biographies on the people, events and places who figured in Ararat's history. This would be a great reference book or a welcome gift for those with ties to Ararat, Victoria. It is in good condition overall. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.

  • This gorgeous compact by Stratton England appears unused. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. The detail on the lid features a stem and three small pearls which are probably imitation. A special gift for a special person or spoil yourself. Please get in touch with any questions prior to purchase.
  • A Liberty scarf is an accessory for life. Wearable art at its best! The colour combination of black/ecru is always stylish and the texture of silk is beautiful. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the item you will receive. Please get in touch if you have any questions prior to purchase.
  • 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.
  • Greg Weight has captured portraits of some of Australia's most significant artists. His photographs have been exhibited at Old Parliament House, the Brett Whiteley Studio and the National Portrait Gallery. This hardback book with dustjacket was published by Chapter and Verse in 2004 and is a unique collection of portraits of artists, taken over the last thirty years. The book is in good condition throughout.
  • This is the 296 page, 1975 hardback first edition with dustjacket written by Brett Freeman. It provides a detailed account of the activities at Lake Boga during World War 2. Lake Boga was chosen as an RAAF facility, it being a secret, southern, inland body of water where flying boats could be concealed and serviced. Please refer to all the photos provided. Please note that the front dustjacket has a couple of bumps along the edges and a section along the spine has been taped. Nothing too noticeable but mentioned for accuracy. The book is in overall good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • 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.
  • In this softcover/paperback book forty-six 'stories' tell the history of Brunswick, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne. Hundreds of Brunswick people contributed their voices. There are translations provided in Italian, Greek, Turkish and Arabic to the introductions to each chapter and to the stories about those particular communities. An appendix shows the history of each street name in Brunswick. Please refer to the photographs as they are of the book you shall receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
  • This book has been prepared to render it of maximum usefulness to the reader. Please refer to the photographs provided which provide the Contents of this hardback 415-page book. Note the remnant paper affixed to one of the opening pages and note that the pull out diagram of a modern boiler plant is turned up at the edge, nothing serious but noted for accuracy. Please refer to all photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
  • This beautiful vintage glass light shade will require a gallery (fitting) to enable hanging from the ceiling. It gives a marbled effect having a pink background colour with brown swirls. It is 28 centimetres in length.
  • The original book was published in 2009. This edition is a 2018 reprint of 180 pages. It has a heavy card cover. The renowned Eastern Arrernte painter, Kathleen Kemarre Wallace tells stories of her elders and their way of life that she learnt as a child and young woman. Her knowledge of country, law and culture are evident in her words and paintings. Her story -telling illuminates the origins and beliefs of Eastern Arrernte people and calls for respect for the ancient traditions of the altyerre spirits. This is a beautiful book and is in very good condition.
  • 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.
  • This very special First Edition book was written by Walter Emanuel (also author of 'A Dog Day') and published by Lawrence & Bullen 16 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London in 1904. It contains 36 printed pages of text with 18, plus the title page vignette, splendid full-page colour illustrations throughout. The illustrator is Cecil Aldin. For a book of its age it is in good condition. Note that the spine has been reinforced. Please refer to the photos provided.
  • This item is for collection only. On offer is a vintage metal Australian Artcraft road workers safety/warning lamp. On the top ACC is imprinted which shows it originated from a city council somewhere beginning with the letter A. The lamp inside is intact and originally would have been filled with kerosene. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • Shona Nunan was born in Australia in 1959 and qualified with a Bachelor of Art -Sculpture from RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) in 1981. She has an impressive portfolio of selected collections and commissions and has an impressive history of exhibitions. Shona has studios in Italy and France. The book has 144 pages and the print run was limited to 1000 copies. The text is provided in both English and Chinese. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • 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.
  • Hardcover publication still in original shrink wrap. Written and illustrated in Gallipoli by the men of ANZAC. Foreword by Les Carlyon. Publisher: University of New South Wales, 2010. 240 pages. Third edition edited by the Australian War Memorial. Please refer to the photos provided.
  • A stunning book divided into three chapters. It is covered in plastic. Chapter 1 - Traditional Background Chapter 2 - Efflorescence of Modernism Chapter 3 - Development of Contemporary Architecture The book provides a solid overview of Mexican architecture and includes many full page colour and black and white photographs. The text is provided in both English and Japanese. The book consists of 204 pages and is in good condition throughout.
  • In this 579 page paperback book Joy E. Rainey relates the tales of yesteryear from a farming family. It was published by Kurrajong Press in Berwick, Victoria and printed by Monash Print Services, Caulfield East Victoria. Please note that the name of a previous owner has been stamped inside. Please refer to the photos provided. Overall it is in good condition but note please a crease to corner of front cover. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • This is only the second copy of this 1954 edition scarce title that I have been able to offer for sale. This book is full of timeless tips and a guide to dress sense for every woman. Topics vary from A (Accent, Accessories etc) to Z (Zest). Please check the photos provided and keep in mind that the book is seventy years old. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • This is a stunning collection of over 100 recipes from the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning Lake House restaurant, situated in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. The author, Alla Wolf-Tasker is the culinary director of the Lake House Restaurant and Boutique Hotel. This luxurious volume is the very personal story of the creation of a country restaurant and hotel from humble beginnings, to the award-winning and luxury food-lover's destination it is today. This collection of recipes and stories will delight and excite all foodies.
    This 320-page hardback book weighs over 1.5 kg. unpacked. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • Dennis O'Hoy worked in education from 1959 until his retirement in 1996. He was head of the School of Art and Design at the La Trobe University Bendigo campus. In 2016 he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia Award for significant service to the community of Bendigo, particularly through heritage preservation organisations and his commitment to tertiary education. This hardback book of 376 pages is heavy ((1364 gr) and contains both colour and black & white photographs as well as black & white diagrams. It was edited by Mike Butcher and published in 2015. Please refer to all the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • Sandstone, a small town situated in the East Murchinson goldfield of Western Australia was one of the later goldfields to be developed, following on from the first finds at Halls Creek in 1885. This book was published by the Shire of Gladstone for its centenary celebrations in 1995. The author's narrative is informed by extensive local knowledge which has been thoroughly reinforced by research. This is a paperback/softcover 2007 second edition publication. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please contact us prior to your purchase.
  • 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.
    • Ecru trim 4cm wide.
    • 10.5 metres in length.
    • This is a vintage lace trim but condition is as new.
    • Free postage Australia wide
  • There are 27 books in this series, the later ones including number 25 harder to find as there were less of them sold back in 1998. The book is a softcover/paperback and is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
  • This is a valuable hardcover reference book in good condition. It was published by the Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne and is a scarce title. It discusses plants used by the Koorie people of Victoria for food, fibre and healing.  Any questions, please get in touch.
  • In 1994, Raymond Waites™ Vintage Home Collection was born in New York. 'Garden Lane' is a beautiful design from 1989. The fabric is approximately 1.4 metres wide and 7 metres long.
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