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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. -
Taniwha is an iconic Australian name in the world of aprons. This company has been making aprons since the late 1930s. The waistband is approximately 52 cm long (across the waist) and each tie is approximately 40 cm long. There is one pocket. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the apron you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
Normie Rowe's career saw periods of success, including a stint as a television actor and an acclaimed performance in Les Miserables. In the 1960s he experienced immense popularity and was crowned Australia's king of Pop in 1968. He then faced challenges during and after his Vietnan War Service. Please refer to the photos provided and note that the book has been signed by Normie Rowe 'To Donna'. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
This is the story of one Australian family, how it survived the odds of a relentlessly varied climate including bushfire and climate change, bushrangers, dingoes, rabbits, salinity etc and became a major contributor to the farming industry and wider community. This 347-page softcover/paperback book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
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. -
This scarce hardbook tells the story and history of the North Old Boys Football Club, stories as told from those involved with the Club over five decades. The book holds a host of photos of teams, premierships and memorabilia over the 50 year period. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Please note the small section inside the back cover where the paper has torn. This could be glued down if desired. There are also two scuffs on the rear external cover. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
This beautiful book of verse for children dates to around 1946. The illustrations are delightfully presented. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please note the presence of red pencil on the rear dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
This listing is for a pair of opposing collar badges for the 2nd Light Horse (Moreton Light Horse Queensland Mounted Infantry)1930-42. The lugs on the rear are intact. Please refer to both photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book is the result of five years intensive research into the history of Port Arthur and its outstations on Forestier's and Tasman's Peninsulas. It draws its material entirely from documents and reports of the period 1827-1898, although the introduction utilises earlier papers. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 234-page softcover/paperback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
tupera tupera are Tatsuya Kameyama and Atsuko Nakagawa, illustrators and designers based in Japan. They create picture books, gift products and stage sets. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the hardback book you will receive. Note that there are a couple of creases present on the last page. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Visit the Poldark family mines at Agnes Head or Levant Mine, a World Heritage Site. Gallop along the clifftops of Chapel Porth and learn of famous shipwrecks. Winston Graham describes the Cornwall he loves and knows so well and tells the story of how Poldark came to be written. The photographer, Simon McBride, captures a land of beauty, excitement, romance and imagination. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the 223-page hardback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Producers, providores, viticulturists, vignerons and chefs are all featured in this guide to the regions, with local produce exulted and wine revered. Signature recipes with full page food shots are mingled amongst pages of stunning photography of the regions. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. The 371 -page softcover publication is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
Margaret McLelland is passionate about Rupertswood Mansion and after several decades working in marketing, tourism and event management she took over its lease in 2007. She established one of Australia's most welcoming conference and function centres and a luxurious B&B. This beautiful hardback book with dustjacket has been signed by Margaret. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This fabulous hardback book of 258 pages celebrates the food landscape in Victoria, giving an insight into how and where our food is grown. Local food advocate and author Sarah Robins offers 80 seasonal recipes and information related to the production of food in Victoria, Australia. Please refer to the photographs provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.