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Chaser Staff
THE CHASER ANNUAL 2004
Melbourne VIC Australia: Text Publishing 2004. 130pp. b/white photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm. Two short signed inscriptions to title page - 'Best wishes Chris' Chris Taylor and 'No wishes' Craig Reucassel else leaves clean and unmarked. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly surface indented soft corner crease to rear panel. This 2004 Chaser Annual features 'Intelligence Failures' with a fake foreword by Norma Khouri. Book weight approx. 440g. . Signed by Two Members of The Chaser Team. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good . 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Text Publishing Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011469 ISBN : 1920885382 9781920885380
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Various
THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION. Report No. 29. Annual Report 1985
Australia: Australian Government Publishing Service 1985. xi 88pp. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Printed card wrapper minimally edge-rubbed only. The Eleventh Annual Report of the Law Reform Commission relating to the period of the Commission's work from 1 July 1984 to 30 June 1985. Book weight approx. 205g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . Softcover. Very Good . 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Australian Government Publishing Service Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011486
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Pittock Barrie Edited by
CLIMATE CHANGE : An Australian Guide to The Science and Potential Impacts
Canberra A.C.T. Australia: Australian Greenhouse Office 2003. viii 239pp. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated gloss boards lightly bumped and mildly indented. Based on the Australia and New Zealand Chapter in the Working Group II volume of the 2001 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC Third Assessment Report TAR but also includes conclusions from the Working Group I volume and extracts from some other IPCC documents and substantial edited extracts from numerous more recent Australian and overseas reports and papers. Includes Glossary References and Index. Book weight approx. 1.3 KG. Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Australian Greenhouse Office Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011484 ISBN : 1920840125 9781920840129
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Teale Ruth editor
Colonial Eve : Sources on Women in Australia 1788-1914
Melbourne VIC Australia: Oxford University Press Incorporated 1978. 288 pages with b/w illustrations. Signed by the author under her married name Ruth Frappell on the front free end paper and also signed Ruth Teale on title page. . SIGNED. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Oxford University Press, Incorporated Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 003430 ISBN : 019550545x 9780195505450
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Torres Y Mayans translated by Fr. Eugene Perez
The Torres Diaries 1901-1914. Diaries of Dom Fulgentius Anthony Torres Y Mayans O.S.B. Abbot Nullius of New Norcia Bishop Titular of Dorylaeum Administrator Apostolic of the Kimberley Vicariate in North Western Australia
Perth: Artlook Books. 1987. Large octavo size 16x24cm approx. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Previous owner's details to preliminary pages. Covers lightly rubbed. 274 pages This condensed version of the diaries of Bishop Torres forms a valuable addition to the earlier works by Fr. Perez concerning the Benedictine Monks of New Norcia the Drysdale Mission and Kalumburu . 1st thus. Softcover. Artlook Books paperback
Referência livreiro : BIB295660
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Rifkin Jeremy
BEYOND BEEF : The Rise and Fall of the Cattle Culture
Ringwood VIC Australia: Viking Penguin Group 1992. xi 353pp. Book clean square. Spine firm white title there-on. Plain black boards undamaged. Very minor foxing to text-block edges else leaves clean. Illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket has a small area of loss to head of spine very small edge stain to reverse. From the jacket flap: "Beginning with a startling and unsettling set of facts Jeremy Rifkin interweaves anthropology history sociology economics and ecology in a brilliant and devastating examination and indictment of the cattle culture that has come to shape and warp our world . . . " Includes Notes Selected Bibliography and Index. Book weight approx. 720g. . First Edition Second Impression. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good /Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Viking (Penguin Group) Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011410 ISBN : 0670848441 9780670848447
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Montgomerie Bruce
BART CUMMINGS : The Cups King
Sydney N.S.W. Australia: The Watermark Press 2000. 277pp. b/white illustrations. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean with a hint of tanning to textblock edges. Illustrated card wrapper has very minor edge-creasing and several short soft creases to rear panel. From the rear panel: "J.B. Cummings has broken just about every Australasian training record. He became known as the Cups King for his unparalleled 11 Melbourne Cup wins and he continues to dominate racing in the days when huge prize money has become the name of the game. Bart has an instinctive eye for a horse and he exploits all the tricks of the old-time trainers as well as every advantage offered by modern science . . . This is the story of Bart Cummings his origins his triumphs and his downfalls. It is the story of the character and the experiences behind the enigmatic public figure the man who is one of the greatest trainers Australia has ever known." Bart Cummings passed away on August 30 2015 at the age of 87. Book weight approx. 555g. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Watermark Press Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011351 ISBN : 0949284513 9780949284518
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Gear Kathleen O'Neal and Gear W. Michael
PEOPLE OF THE BLACK SUN : A People of the Longhouse Novel
New York: Tor/Tom Doherty Associates 2012. 379pp. b/white map b/white line-drawn chapter-heading illustrations. Book clean square. Spine firm silver title there-on. Plain blue boards very good. Leaves clean. Illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket negligibly edge-creased head and foot of spine corner crease to one flap. From the jacket flap: "The epic tale that began in 'People of the Longhouse' draws to a close in this final installation of the Iroquois quartet . . . The darkness that Dekanawida has envisioned is drawing closer and the warring Iroquois nations have refused to listen to his message of peace and compassion . . . " Includes Glossary and Selected Bibliography. Book weight approx. 600g. . First Edition First Impression. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good /Very Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Tor/Tom Doherty Associates Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011365 ISBN : 0765326957 9780765326959
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Anderson Paul
DIRTY DOZEN 5 : Done and Dusted. True Crime Stories That Shocked Australia
Prahran VIC Australia: Hardie Grant Books 2011. 279pp. plus 1 x 8 page colour and b/white photographically-illustrated section. Book clean square. Spine firm reading crease there-on. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has a soft reading crease to front and back panel small corner crease to rear. From the back cover: "The fifth instalment in this bestselling series 'Dirty Dozen 5: Done and Dusted' is the inside story of some of Australia's most gruesome and gripping crimes . . . " Book weight approx. 320g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Hardie Grant Books Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011280 ISBN : 1742700268 9781742700267
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Cochran Sean
COMPLETE CONDITIONING FOR MARTIAL ARTS
IL United States: Human Kinetics Publishers 2001. viii 174pp. b/white photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly edge-creased only. From the rear panel: " . . . the most comprehensive resource for preparing the body to excel in karate taekwondo judo aikido jujitsu kempo and other martial arts forms. Loaded with exercises designed specifically to improve the execution of martial arts techniques this books supplies the workout prescriptions you need to excel as a martial artist." Book weight approx. 310g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Human Kinetics Publishers Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011339 ISBN : 0736002502 9780736002509
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Mangelsen Thomas D. Bruemmer Fred Story by
POLAR DANCE : Born of the North Wind
Omaha Nebraska U.S.A.: Images of Nature 1997. 264pp. colour art map illustrated endpapers and polar bear drawings by Mike Reagan. Colour photographic illustrations throughout by Thomas D. Mangelsen. Oblong/landscape format. Book clean. Spine firm silver title there-on. Silver title colour paste-down illustration to front panel of undamaged black cloth boards. Leaves clean. Illustrated French-fold dustjacket minimally and softly creased at head of spine and lower front panel several surface indentations to rear panel. From the jacket flap: "Set out on a journey to the Arctic with the exquisite photography of Thomas D. Mangelsen who followed the polar bear for eight years to create the images in this book. This captivating story by Canada's renowned naturalist-adventurer Fred Bruemmer tracks a mother polar bear and two cubs and a lone male bear through a complete revolution of seasons. This amazing account captures the vast habitat of these magnificent creatures along with detailed descriptions of flora and fauna native to the polar bears' domain . . . Celebrate the Arctic and the realm of the polar bear with this unprecedented collection of natural history photographs." Book weight approx. 2.3 KG. This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 2.5 KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . First Edition. Very Good /Very Good . 4to - over 9�" - 12" Tall Oblong. Images of Nature hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011283 ISBN : 1890310034 9781890310035
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Athans George Jr. and Ward Clint
WATER SKIING
Australia: Cassell 1978. 120pp. b/white photographic illustrations and line-drawn diagrams throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean soft indentation to several pages. Illustrated card wrapper edge-rubbed small area of surface indentation to front panel. Contents include: How it all began Anyone can learn to Water Ski Equipment Boat Driving Slalom Skiing Figure Skiing Jumping World Water Ski Union Member Countries World Water Ski Championships. Book weight approx. 482g. . Reprint. Softcover. Very Good -. Illus. by Frank Zsigo . 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Cassell Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011457 ISBN : 0726900028 9780726900020
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Laws John
A JOHN LAWS LIMITED EDITION
Sydney N.S.W. Australia: Macmillan 1996. 566pp. Book clean square. Spine firm. Plain yellow boards negligibly sunned at head of spine. Leaves clean lighty tanned. Rough-cut foredge. Loose-plastic protected dustjacket minimally edge-creased only. Combining 'John Laws' Book of Irreverent Logic' and 'John Laws' Book of Uncommon Sense'. A selection from the Readings and Writings of Australia's legendary broadcaster iconoclast social observer and wit. Book weight approx. 730g. . Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good /Very Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Macmillan Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011447 ISBN : 0732908744 9780732908744
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Quealy Jenny
GREAT AUSTRALIAN RABBIT STORIES
Sydney NSW Australia: ABC Books/Harper Collins 2010. 342pp. b/white photographic illustrations intext. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly surface indented only. From the rear panel: " . . . a marvellous collection of true-life tales that give a remarkable insight into life on the land as seen through the eyes of those who have been at the frontline of Australia's relentless battle with the rabbit. Full of heart humour sadness and adventure these stories fully capture the Aussie spirit and ingenuity . . . " Includes Glossary and Bibliography. Book weight approx. 490g. . Reprint. Softcover. Very Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. ABC Books/Harper Collins Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011300 ISBN : 0733328083 9780733328084
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Wheatley Sarah
CHARLES CONDER 1868-1909 : A Biographical Sketch
Australia: Mallard Press 1989. 52pp. recto-page colour art illustrations throughout by Charles Conder plus colour-art 'Portrait of Charles Conder' by William Rothenstein. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated detail from 'The Farm Richmond New South Wales' 1888 Charles Conder gloss boards negligibly surface scuffed. A stand-alone volume in the 'Famous Australian Art' series. Contents include: Introduction A Biographical Sketch Illustrations Bibliography. Book weight approx. 435g. Size: 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good . Mallard Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011322 ISBN : 1863258000 9781863258005
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HANDBOOK 2004 : Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering ATSE
Parkville VIC Australia: ATSE Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering 2004. xiv 286pp. b/white thumbnail photographic images throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm reading crease there-on. Leaves clean. Gloss card wrapper minimally edgeworn and scuffed only. " . . . a ready reference for use by the Fellows of the Academy on all essential aspects of ATSE operations through calendar year 2004." Book weight approx. 700g. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good . 8vo large. ATSE (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering) Paperback
Referência livreiro : 009040
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Egan Ted
THE LAND DOWNUNDER
Sydney N.S.W. Australia: Evergreen Media 2003. 240pp. b/white map plus b/white photographic and art illustrations throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated Bob Marchant card wrapper has a soft crease to front panel. Preface by Rolf Harris."Few people know Australia like Ted Egan. This gifted songwriter and historian tells true stories of convicts settlers Aboriginals drovers soldiers migrants - the men and women who create the ethos of The Land Downunder." Contents include lyrics only to 28 songs by Ted Egan. Book weight approx. 350g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. First Australian. Softcover. Very Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Evergreen Media Paperback
Referência livreiro : 008759 ISBN : 0975087509 9780975087503
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Castelluci Leonardo
JOURNEY TO THE CHIANTI : Getting To Know An Ancient Tuscan Region
Italy: Florence Packaging 2004. 208pp. colour photographic illustrations throughout. Photography by Gian Luigi Scarfiotti. Book clean square Spine firm. Matt illustrated boards have one light bump to lower edge of rear panel. Leaves clean. Like-illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket negligibly edge-nicked only. Contents include: Introduction Living in Stone The Chianti in the Museum Life in the Chianti Crafts and Trades The Art of Simple Cooking Vineyards and Olive Groves The Communes of the Chianti Classico Indexes of Names and Places Bibliography. Book weight approx. 1.36 KG. Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. . First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good /Very Good . 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Florence Packaging Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011363 ISBN : 8890107936 9788890107931
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Kalytis Julia
Middle Harbour Yacht Club 1939 - 1999 : The First 60 Years
Woollahra NSW Australia: Maritime Heritage Press 1999. Jacket has general wear to edges. 144 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Maritime Heritage Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 015226 ISBN : 1876059044 9781876059040
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Ion Idriess
The Red Chief
Sydney NSW Australia: The Discovery Press 1973. Gilt illustrations to spine and front board. Some wear to top edge of spine. Tape marks to endpapers. 226 pages. . Reprint. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Discovery Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 012682
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John Meredith and Bill Scott
Ned Kelly - After a Century of Acrimony
Sydney NSW Australia: Lansdowne Press 1980. Jacket has general wear to edges. 183 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Lansdowne Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 001579 ISBN : 0701814705 9780701814700
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Kerr Margaret Goyder
The Surveyors. The Story of the Founding of Darwin
Adelaide: Rigby. 1971. Octavo Size approx 15.5 x 22.8cm. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. DJ slightly faded on spine. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 183 pages . 1st Edition. Hardback. Rigby hardcover
Referência livreiro : BIB226827 ISBN : 0851792871 9780851792873
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Lawson Henry Selected by Walter Stone
POEMS OF HENRY LAWSON
Chatswood N.S.W. Australia: Lansdowne Press 1987. 134pp. recto page colour-art illustrations throughout by Australian artist Pro Hart 1928-2006. Book clean square. Spine firm lightly bumped at head. Leaves clean. Art-illustrated 'The Fire at Ross's Farm I' gloss boards very good. Like-illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket minimally edge-creased negligible sunning to spine title clearly legible. Contents include: Introduction by Walter Crane numerous poems commencing with 'The Teams' and closing with 'Ballad of Mabel Clare'. Book weight approx. 635g. . Reprint. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Pro Hart. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Lansdowne Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011543 ISBN : 0701816627 9780701816629
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Davey Gwenda Beed and Seal Graham Edited by
THE OXFORD COMPANION TO AUSTRALIAN FOLKLORE
South Melbourne VIC Australia: Oxford University Press 1993. xvii 381pp. b/white photographic illustrations intext. Book clean square. Spine firm gilt title there-on. Plain green boards undamaged. Leaves clean. Illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket mildly edge-creased small area of surface laminate lift at foot of spine. From the jacket flap: "Some of Australia's best-known writers folklorists and academics have contributed articles to the 'Companion'. Entries range from the descriptive Gumleaf playing to the analytical Popular culture and folklore; from country halls to graffiti to archival preservation of audio tapes; from the bunyip to rebetika Greek blues; from chain letters to patchwork quilts and Wagga rugs. Also included are biographies of notables in the folklore field and short entries on myths and heroes such as Ned Kelly Henry Lawson 'The Wild Colonial Boy' and 'The Dog Sat on the Tuckerbox'. Many entries contain references for those wishing to read further on a particular topic and an appendix supplies bibliographic guidance for researchers . . . " Book weight approx. 940g. Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good /Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Oxford University Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011509 ISBN : 0195530578 9780195530575
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AUSTRALIA. Queensland.
Information relating to Queensland and its resources : also a complete list of towns in the colony with descriptive particulars thereof.
London : Messrs. Gordon & Gotch. 1900. . First edition thus. 8vo. 232mm. Pp. 2 3 - 62. Plates 2 maps one coloured Bartholomew the other showing the railways. Reprinted from the " Australian Handbook " for 1899. Contents clean and bright. Original printed limp card wrappers the upper chipped on the lower and foredges wanting the lower wrapper. Recent paper wrappers. Quite comprehensive pages 3 - 27 give detailed information on the Colony of Queensland including its Climate Boundaries Animals Religion Population Mining Regulations and the Queensland Customs Tariff etc; etc. The following pages give details of each town. The Cambridge citation notes 4 pages at the end containing adverts the other five citations just note 62p as the one offreed here. This is not a commonly seen item COPAC on- line 7 / 16 locates six copies - British Library. Cambridge. Natural History Museum. National Library of Scotland. Oxford. Victoria and Albert Museum. . London : Messrs. Gordon & Gotch. [ 1900. ] unknown
Referência livreiro : 4327
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Stevens Graeme; McGlone Matt; McCulloch Beverley
Prehistoric New Zealand
Birkenhead Auckland New Zealand: Reed Publishing NZ Limited 1995. Blue cloth silver lettering to spine and front. Decorative eps. pp.128 includes Bibliography & References. Beautifully illustrated with some 200 magnificent reconstructions photographs maps and diagrams. High quality gloss paper. Light shelfwear to bottom edge contents pristine. DJ lightly dust spotted along inside top edge. . Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good /Very Good. Illus. by Vivian Ward & Geoffrey Cox . 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Reed Publishing (NZ), Limited Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 004887 ISBN : 0790004143 9780790004143
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The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
DISARMAMENT AND ARMS CONTROL IN THE NUCLEAR AGE: RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES AND POLICIES
Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service 1986. Large octavo black pictorial wraps xxxi pp.617-715. Very light wear only. A very good copy. Soft Cover. Australian Government Publishing Service Paperback
Referência livreiro : 31630 ISBN : 0644053011 9780644053013
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Mark Norval with Marty Schiel
MARK NORVAL: Kimberley Artist - His Story and Work Inscribed and Signed
West Footscray VIC Australia: Moonrise Media 1999. vi 81pp. oblong landscape format. Illustrated throughout: colour-art including frontispiece by Mark Norval plus colour and b/white photographic halftone plates. Book clean. Spine square and firm with minor bumps on head and heel. Art-illustrated card wrapper nominally edgeworn only. A personal inscription signed and dated 1999 by Mark Norval on title page else textblock unmarked. For two decades up to publication the artist has lived and worked in the Kimberley region of Western Australia inspired by and in turn teaching the Mowanjum indigenous people . . . Contents include: Prelims. Foreword Elizabeth Durack Preface The Artist Early Work Heart of the Kimberley Cities Beyond the Kimberley Soul of the Kimberley. Moonrise Rock. My Road to Mawanjum. Acks. Exhibitions. Awards. Book weight approx. 575g. . Inscribed and Signed by Mark Norval . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo Oblong/Landscape format. Moonrise Media Paperback
Referência livreiro : 012868 ISBN : 0646379755 9780646379753
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McQueen Humphrey
SUBURBS OF THE SACRED
Victoria Australia: Penguin Books 1988. x 269pp. plus vii. Intext b/white halftone plate illustrations throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Gloss card wrapper lightly bumped only. Text-block slightly wavy on head of several leaves else unmarked. From the rear panel: " . . . is about art mythmaking and history. It is also about a Bondi boy who goes to art school lives in Europe marries has children wins prizes. Moreover it is about how everyday life can become infused with the sacred. Humphrey McQueen draws on the work of artist Keith Looby but also of novelists playwrights poets and other painters to explore the sources of creativity and style in modern Australia. It probes the power of curators critics and dealers to form the canons of Australian culture." Contents include: Prelims. Preface 8 chapters Illustrations Index. Book weight approx. 350g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good . Penguin Books Paperback
Referência livreiro : 012567 ISBN : 0140104577 9780140104578
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Bonyhady Tim
THE COLONIAL IMAGE : Australian Painting 1800-1880
Chippendale N.S.W. Australia: Ellsyd Press 1987. 111pp. colour art illustrations throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm. Plain blue boards have a couple of small surface blemishes to front panel else undamaged. Leaves clean crisp and unmarked. Art-illustrated front panel: Eugene von Guerard 'Ferntree Gully in the Dandenong Ranges' 1857 detail; rear panel: Eugene von Guerard 'North-east view from the northern top of Mount Kosciusko 1863 detail loose-plastic protected dustjacket softly edge-creased at head minor mark to reverse. From the jacket flap: " . . . commissioned by the Australian National Gallery and based principally on its holdings also draws on other collections in an attempt to show the full gamut of Australian painting of the colonial period. In addition to landscapes and portraits - which have long dominated our perception of Australian colonial painting - it shows that colonial artists painted a great diversity of subjects: from fruit and flowers to heroic explorers; from prize cattle to cricket matches; from whaling scenes to gold diggers at play." Includes Preface Introduction 35 artists Bibliography. Book weight approx. 830g. Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. Size: 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. Ellsyd Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 012253 ISBN : 0949290254 9780949290250
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Berndt Ronald M. Editor
A Question of Choice. An Australian Aboriginal Dilemma
Perth: University of Western Australia Press. 1971. Octavo Size approx 15.5 x 22.8cm. Very Good condition. Some mild age-toning to covers and page edges 123 pages A collection of papers presented at the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Congress Adelaide 1969 . 1st Edition. Softcover. University of Western Australia Press paperback
Referência livreiro : BIB85241 ISBN : 0855640545 9780855640545
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O'Farrell Patrick
Through Irish Eyes : Australian & New Zealand Images of the Irish 1788 - 1948
Melbourne VIC Australia: David Lovell Publishing Pty Ltd 1994. General wear to covers contents very good. 132 pages with b/w illustrations. . Soft Cover. Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. David Lovell Publishing Pty Ltd Paperback
Referência livreiro : 020465 ISBN : 1863550429 9781863550420
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John H. Tyrer
History of the Brisbane Hospital and Its Affiliates : A Pilgrims Progress
Brisbane QLD Australia: Boolarong Publications 1993. Signed by the author on the first blank page. Illustrated laminated boards. 455 pages with b/w illustrations. . SIGNED. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Boolarong Publications Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 019471 ISBN : 0864391560 9780864391568
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Lonergan Dymphna
Sounds Irish : The Irish Language in Australia
Adelaide SA Australia: Lythrum Press 2004. Usual library marks. 145 pages with b/ illustrations. . Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Ex-Library. Lythrum Press Paperback
Referência livreiro : 018356 ISBN : 1921013001 9781921013003
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Larkin David
Memorials to the Irish in Queensland
Genealogical Society of Queensland Irish Group 1988. 144 pages with b/w illustrations. . Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Genealogical Society of Queensland, Irish Group Paperback
Referência livreiro : 017938 ISBN : 0731632818 9780731632817
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John H. Tyrer
History of the Brisbane Hospital and Its Affiliates : A Pilgrims Progress
Brisbane QLD Australia: Boolarong Publications 1993. Illustrated laminated boards. 455 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Boolarong Publications Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 004921 ISBN : 0864391560 9780864391568
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Eric Schofield
First Came Willis : Schofields of Merewether - and some contemporaries
Brisbane QLD Australia: Boolarong Publications 1988. 221 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Boolarong Publications Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 008060 ISBN : 0731646436 9780731646432
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HARD YAKKA : Working Lives in Old Australia
Noble Park Victoria Australia: The Five Mile Press 2000. 94pp. recto page sepia toned illustrations throughout. Book clean. Spine firm. Previous owner's gift inscription to top corner of ffep. else leaves clean. Gloss Illustrated boards very good. A stand-alone title in The Centenary Collection. From the rear panel: "The luxuries of labour-saving devices and the resulting leisure were not for these people. They worked for long hours at their jobs and then worked again at home. The telling photographs of these working lives speak of a growing nation of a pioneering past. The aches and pains and fatigue of work do not come through but rather we see faces of character optimism and sometimes cheerfulness in the presence of the never-ending mountain of work . . . " Book weight approx. 520g. . First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo Oblong/Landscape format. The Five Mile Press Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011581 ISBN : 1865033952 9781865033952
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FOR OUR PEOPLE FOR OUR FUTURE : The 1st Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trekker Unit Walks the Kokoda Track in the Footsteps of Heroes as Part of the Jobs Australia Foundation Indigenous Youth Leadership Program 1st - 9th August 2010
Carlton South VIC Australia: Jobs Australia Foundation 2010. 77pp. colour photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean Spine firm. Plain black boards undamaged. Leaves clean. Illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket near fine. Foreword by David Thompson AM CEO Jobs Australia. From the jacket flap: "On August 1 2010 21 members of the first 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trekker Unit' set out to walk the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea as part of the 'Jobs Australia Indigenous Youth Leadership Program'. This book is an historic record of their journey. The journey continues . . . " Book weight approx. 540g. . Second Edition Revised and Updated . Hardcover and Dustjacket. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo Oblong/Landscape format. Jobs Australia Foundation Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011248 ISBN : 0975718762 9780975718766
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Thiele Colin
THE ADELAIDE STORY
South Australia: Peacock Publications 1983. 121pp. art-illustrated endpapers b/white illustrations throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm gilt title there-on. Gilt title to front panel of black boards which have a couple of small marks to rear panel. Leaves clean. Illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket minimally edgeworn with several tiny edge nicks. Based on the television documentary 'The Adelaide Story' produced by ADS Channel 7. Covering more than 150 years Colin Thiele's colourful text is accompanied by a fascinating collection of pictures many of them rarely seen before. Book weight approx. 950g. Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. Reprint. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Peacock Publications Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011173 ISBN : 0909209669 9780909209667
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A SALUTE TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth W.A. Australia: Western Australian Newspapers Ltd. in Association with The Weldon-Hardie Group 1986. 280pp. small section of sepia historic photographic illustrations plus stunning colour photographic illustrations throughout including fold-outs. Book clean square. Faux-leather spine firm. Gilt title to front panel of undamaged blue boards. Leaves clean. Illustrated French-fold dustjacket mildly sunned on spine and a thin short strip of upper front panel minimally scuffed. "In this book a group of the world's leading photographers have together captured the spirit that is Western Australia from the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Perth to the isolation of remote outback settlements. They have captured too the natural beauty of Western Australia a beauty that emerges from the harshness of its ancient mountain ranges the grandeur of its coastline and the softer contours of its farmland." Book weight approx. 2.2 KG. Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good /Very Good. Folio. Western Australian Newspapers Ltd. (in Association with The Weldon-Hardie Group) Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 010236 ISBN : 090969933x 9780909699338
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Clarke John
THE 7.56 REPORT
Melbourne VIC Australia: Text Publishing 2006. x 175pp. Book clean square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper has soft reading crease to front panel. "The inimitable John Clarke is back with another hilarious collection of the highs and lows in the political career of our current government. Interviews with Australia�s leading citizens drawn from John Clarke and Bryan Dawe�s weekly broadcasts on ABC-TV�s �7.30 Report� from 2003 to 2006." Book weight approx. 265g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Text Publishing Paperback
Referência livreiro : 009648 ISBN : 1921145692 9781921145698
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Kramer Dee
Illawarra : A Photographic Tribute
New South Wales: Kingsclear Books 2007. Near fine Mild wear/NO DUST JACKET. 64 pages. Expanded condition report/scan on request. 1st Edition. Illustrated Boards. Kingsclear Books Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 024568
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Irving Winton Written and Compiled by
THE PICTURES TELL THE STORY : Outstanding Images from a Century of Australian Press Photography
Sydney New South Wales Australia: Angus & Robertson 1995. 240pp. b/white photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean square. Spine firm white title there-on. Plain black boards very lightly bumped. Leaves clean. Illustrated loose-plastic protected dustjacket mildly edge-creased at head with one tiny edge nick. From the jacket flap: " . . . covers the news and events of a century beginning with the first photograph ever used in an Australian newspaper a train derailment in 1888. In this book there are 200 unforgettable images including pioneering aviators the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge the dole queues of the Great Depression of 1928 farewells and reunions the going to war and the coming home disasters and rescues tragedies and triumphs heroes and villains politicians in victory and defeat - all our yesterdays . . . " Includes Index of Photographers. Book weight approx. 1.14 KG. Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good /Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Angus & Robertson Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 011531 ISBN : 0207189048 9780207189043
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Henderson Gerard
MENZIES' CHILD : The Liberal Party of Australia 1944-1994
St Leonards N.S.W. Australia: Allen & Unwin 1994. vi 382pp. plus 32 page b/white photographically-illustrated section. CD in unopened pocket attached to inside rear cover. Book clean. Spine firm reading crease there-on. Previous owner's name to half-title page. else leaves clean. Illustrated flapped card wrapper has a soft corner crease to rear panel minor edgewear. " . . . tells the story of the Liberal Party of Australia from its formation in October 1944 up to the Downer/Costello leadership takeover on the eve of the party's fiftieth anniversary . . . Includes a CD recording of a historic speech by Robert Menzies given in 1953 to the Constitutional Association of New South Wales." Contents include: Acks. 12 chapters Endnotes A note on sources Biographical notes of non-Labor dramatis personae National government time-line 1901-1994 Index. Book weight approx. 750g. . Second Impression. Softcover with Fold-in Flaps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Allen & Unwin Paperback
Referência livreiro : 010892 ISBN : 1863737472 9781863737470
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Snaddon Georgina Project Manager
VICTORIAN HONOUR ROLL OF WOMEN : Women Shaping the Nation. Volume 1.
Victoria Australia: Centenary of Federation Victoria 2001. 261pp. b/white thumbnail art and photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean. Spine firm gilt title there-on. Gilt title to front panel of undamaged purple cloth boards. All edges gilt minimal scuffs to same very small spot to lower edge. Attached ribbon bookmark. The Victorian Honour Roll of Women was established in 2001 as part of the celebrations of Victoria's Centenary of Federation." . . . features marvellous stories of 250 key Australian women who have achieved 'firsts' or have been founders of movements benefiting women and the community nationally or internationally as well as Victorian women who have made a significant contribution to the progress of women and the community." Entries commence with Elizabeth Macarthur and close with Wilma Young AM. Includes Index of Names. Book weight approx. 985g. Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" Tall Oblong. Centenary of Federation Victoria Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 010230
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Hursthouse Charles
New Zealand the Britain of the South
<p><br />Publisher: Edward Stanford 1861<br /> Hard cover. Used - GOOD COLLECTIBLE Ex library 520 p. With a Chapter in the Native War and Our Future Native Policy. 2nd Edition Original Cloth 8vo pp. xv 519 incl. 5 pp. of advertisements Chapters on just about most aspects from pre-discovery through settlement. Tight red library binding. The shadows on scans are caused by the scanner. The large coloured maps are both there and complete though torn</p><p>NOTE: THIS EDITION WAS PUBLISHED WITH TWO LARGE FOLD-OUT MAPS. MY COPY CONTAINS BOTH; BOTH COMPLETE BUT IN UNHAPPY CONDITION WITH CLOSED TEARS.</p><p>I usually hand ex-library books back to a library but this one is so interesting it is difficult to part with. By listing I get to re-read it or refer to it until it sells. It has lot oflibrary stamps</p> Edward Stanford hardcover
Referência livreiro : biblio85
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Robson L. L.
Australia and the Great War
South Melbourne: Macmillan. 1974. Octavo Size approx 15.5 x 22.8cm. Very Good condition. Light wear to edges and corners. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. 113 pages Includes primary sources. . Reprint. Softcover. Macmillan paperback
Referência livreiro : BIB295368 ISBN : 0333119215 9780333119211
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MacKenzie Smith John
Moreton Bay Scots 1841 - 59
Brisbane QLD Australia: Church Archivist Press 2000. Crease to bottom of front cover. Signed by the author opposite the title page. 282 pages with b/w illustrations. . SIGNED. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Church Archivist Press Paperback
Referência livreiro : 021697 ISBN : 1876194197 9781876194192
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Robin Libby
BUILDING A FOREST CONSCIENCE : An Historical Portrait of the Natural Resources Conservation League of Victoria NRCL
Springvale South Victoria Australia: The Natural Resources Conservation League 1991. iv 155pp. b/white photographic illustrations. Spine firm. Leaves clean slight edge crease to several. Illustrated card wrapper mildly marked. From the rear panel: "The Natural Resources Conservation League of Victoria was initially established as the Save the Forests Campaign in 1944 before being incorporated under its present title late in 1951. This 'Historical Portrait' of the League traces its story from first plan to 'Build a Forest Conscience' in 1944 to 1990 when the League's Nursery is responsible for the distribution of about a million young trees each year . . . " Book weight approx. 250g. Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Natural Resources Conservation League Paperback
Referência livreiro : 011445 ISBN : 0909364079 9780909364076
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