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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. -
'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. -
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. -
"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. -
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. -
Published by VISIT Merchandise. Photography and text by John Hanstein. Design by Tania Vlamis. The front cover features an image of glorious Autumn colour in Delaney Avenue, Bright. The back cover features photos showing an Alpine vineyard, Mount Feathertop, Kiewa River, Mount Buffalo and Beechworth. This book is in good condition throughout. -
This hardcover book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. It is a compendium of rock and pop albums over the past fifty years. It was compiled by music journalists (as noted in heading) and published in 2010. -
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. -
A scarce publication issued by the Australian Road Safety Council with the co-operation of BP Australia Ltd. Printed by the Specialty Press, Melbourne. This is the fourth edition of this publication, a 1962 reprint. The booklet gives the reader 29 road rules to help them stay safe. Please check both photos provided. The inside pages are in good condition. -
This is the revised 2003 edition of this book. It was manufactured wholly within Australia and was printed by McPhersons Printing Group in Maryborough Victoria. It is a paperback of 168 pages and has been signed by the author. It is in very good condition throughout. Please refer to all photos provided. -
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. -
This 327 page hardback book with dustjacket provides a 'behind the scenes' look at the vibrant gastronomic culture found in Australia and introduces us to 50 chefs at the cutting edge of food and dining. This beautiful book features a profile on each chef with photographs as well as more than 150 of their signature recipes. The book is in good condition throughout. Sadly Mietta O'Donnell died in a car accident in Burnie, Tasmania on January 4th, 2001. Please refer to the photos provided. -
Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings on the West Coast of America have not been thoroughly covered in print until this substantial book was published in 2014. Between 1909 and 1959, Wright designed a total of 38 structures up and down the West Coast, from Seattle to Southern California including the Marin County Civic Centre and Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, and the 1909 Stewart House near Santa Barbara. The author, Mark Anthony Wilson is an architectural historian who has been writing and teaching about architecture for more than thirty-five years and has written four previous books about architecture. More than 200 photographs are provided by architectural photographer Joel Puliatti in addition to 50 archival images, many of which have never been seen in print before. Please check the photos provided. The book is in very good condition throughout. There are three lineal indents to the front dustjacket, not noticeable but mentioned for accuracy. -
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. -
Although no date of publication is provided the inscripted date on the front cover with the previous owner's name is 1951. The illustrations are charming and are a mix of colour and black and white. The book is made of card and is shaped to resemble an Easter egg. Considering its age it is in good overall condition. 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.
