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This publication traces the history of the most famous fashion house in the world, from its conception in 1946 to the modern era. Essays by leading figures in the world of fashion, combined with archive photography offer an insight into the soul of the company. This 1994 soft cover publication of 64 pages is presented by the Powerhouse Museum is association with Christian Dior, Paris and the Union Francaise des Arts du Costume, Paris. The knife shown in the photos is to hold the pages open and not included in the sale. The book is in good overall condition. Having a white cover means that marks show up readily. Please refer to the photo showing the back cover with some smudgy marks. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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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.
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The majority of these stories were written in the 1960s when Mirritji was living at Maningrida. A variety of people encouraged him in this and assisted by editing the stories only so far as to make them comprehensible to a European reader. Please refer to the photos provided of this softcover/paperback 72-page book as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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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.
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Please notes this vintage reference manual has marks throughout. Except for these marks/staining it is in very good condition. It is a small book measuring 12 cm x 18 cm with spiral metal binding and a hard card cover. SHELL introduce this as "A booklet devoted to varied phases of mechanised farming with comprehensive information for "The Man on the Land."
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A daybill is a variety of Australian film poster issued to cinemas at the time of a film's release. Daybills were folded twice and then sold to cinemas. Daybills are sought-after by collectors for their rarity and their unique artwork. They look great framed. This daybill dates to 1979. There is writing on the back as well as a stain on the back right hand vertical edge near the upper fold. It measures approximately 34 cm wide x 76 cm long. Please check both photos provided. This item will be mailed in a postal tube.
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This softcover book will guide you to Victoria's top walking spots and national parks and includes more than fifty bushwalks. There are detailed and easy-to-follow walk descriptions and maps as well as information on the wildlife and flora and tips on safety and equipment. The book is in good, clean condition for its age.
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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.
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The Australian Natives' Association (ANA) was a mutual society founded in Melbourne, Australia in April 1871. It was founded by and for the benefit of white native-born Australians and membership was restricted to that group. This small booklet has 106 pages. The knife shown in the photos gives a size comparison as the booklet measures 10 cms x 17 cms. This booklet dates to the late 1800s and is in great condition for its age. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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The Maynardville Open-Air Theatre is an outdoor theatre in Maynardville Park, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa. It is known for its annual 'Shakespeare in the Park' plays. This publication includes the following three productions - A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Taming of the Shrew and Hamlet. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.