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This is a 383 page hardback book with dustjacket published in 1985 by Brown Prior Anderson Pty Ltd, Burwood Victoria. It is in good condition throughout. The book provides a comprehensive history of the town of Heathcote and the surrounding Shire of McIvor. Major Mitchell led the first European exploration through the district in 1836. By 1852 the European population was nearing 400 and the indigenous population was estimated to be approximately 30. Gold was discovered in 1853 and the rush was on. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
'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 publication is not dated but may, from what I have read, date to 1939 or thereabouts. Considering its age and that it is paperback it is in good condition. The black and white illustrations are by Esther Paterson. Note there is tanning on external covers and note how the back internal cover has broken its stitches. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Bill Marchetti once said, "The best food comes from those chefs who remain true to their roots." This soft cover/paperback book of 156 pages contains recipes and reminiscences from the legendary Latin restaurant, Marchetti's Latin. The food photography is by Bobbi Fabian and the foreword by Leo Schofield. This book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Maggie Beer's philosophy is simple - to cook from the heart and to live in harmony with the seasons. This book is overflowing with memories, musings and recipes and is a personal collection of Maggie's most treasured food experiences. The beautiful photography is by Mark Chew. The 198-page soft cover/paperback book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Note that the corners of the covers are slightly raised. 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. -
We have many tins for sale in our bricks and mortar store so if you are chasing one in particular please ask us. On offer is this lovely vintage tin with hinged lid. It is not in perfect condition so please refer to the photos provided. There are some scratches and small dints present. The tin measures approximately 21 cm long, 14 cm wide and 9 cm high. It is in the Click & Collect category so that it can be collected from our store at Inglewood, Victoria (Australia) after payment is made. -
This beautiful book has over 200 glorious photographs taken by Vivienne Cole. Madame Murat's is a small family restaurant run by Jeanne Murat in the French village of Pomarede in south-western France. The author Mary Moody's first restaurant experience in rural France was at this rustic establishment where she was taken by local friends. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Lloyd Frederic Rees (1895-1988) was an Australian landscape painter who twice won the Wynne Prize for his landscape paintings. Note that in this listing there are two paperback volumes contained in a hard slipcase. One is titled, 'Peaks And Valleys', an autobiography. The other 'The Small Treasures Of A Lifetime', which provides some early memories of Australian Art and artists. Please refer to all photos provided. Note the scuff shown in photo along the spine of the slipcase. Apart from that the items are in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
What can I say but what a stunning book this is. Grab your passport and book a ticket to Italy! OR enjoy the beautiful photos by Alain Fleischer and the text by Bruno Racine as you turn over one page to the next. Tuscany has it all; vineyards and rolling hills, gardens, heritage and places of special interest. Please refer to all the photos provided. Note that here are a couple of indent marks on the front dust jacket but the book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Little House on the Prairie is the second book in the Laura Years series. The author herself was born in the log cabin described in Little House in the Big Woods so the subject matter is very familiar and close to her heart. The illustrator of this 2003 Harper Festival edition is Garth Williams. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Please note that no LEGO bricks are included in this sale. All stickers are complete. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Please note that no bricks are included in this sale. Each one of the activities in this book is designed to take no longer than 5 minutes. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This booklet was printed in Melbourne by G.W. Green & Sons Pty. Ltd. At the time Laurel Kerosene was the most popular kerosene amongst Australian housewives. The Vacuum Oil Company was the first oil company to be established in Australia. The recipes and hints published in this booklet had appeared in the Vacuum Country Journal and all had been tested and tasted. The book is in pretty good condition for its age. Some pages are creased but this looks likely to have happened during the printing process. Please check all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is quite a scarce book. Please refer to all the photos provided. Note that this is a soft cover book of 139 pages and as such has a corner crease to front cover page and has various marks on both the front and rear covers. Inside the book is in good condition throughout. 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. -
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 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.
