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Parker Robert Stewart
The Government of New South Wales
Brisbane QLD Australia: University of Queensland Press 1978. Usual library marks. 462 pages. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Ex-Library. University of Queensland Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 006543 ISBN : 0702211397 9780702211393
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Joan Delamothe Brian Stevenson Tony Delamotheeditor
The Delamothe Story
Brisbane QLD Australia: Boolarong Publications 1989. Illustrated laminated boards. Usual library marks. 202 Pages with b/w illustrations. A lifetime of dedicated service to Bowen Queensland and Australia. . Hard Cover. Good /No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Ex-Library. Boolarong Publications Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 004068 ISBN : 0864390866 9780864390868
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Pateshall Nicholas
A Short Account of a Voyage Round the Globe in M.M.S. Calcutta 1803-1804. Edited with an Introduction By Marjorie tipping
Melbourne: Queensberry Hill Press 1980. 93 pages. B/w frontispiece and two full-page skteches. Bibliography and index. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Queensberry Hill Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2999
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Text By Lois Dean Drawings By Bill Walls
Historic Mount Gambier
The Corporation of the City of Mount Gambier 1986. Illustrated laminated boards. Previous owners details to top of front free endpaper. Unpaginated with colour and b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. The Corporation of the City of Mount Gambier Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 018591 ISBN : 0959915443 9780959915440
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Anthony Walsh
Queensland on Both Sides of the Bar
1990. Illustrated laminated boards with fading to spine. 96 pages with b/w illustrations. History of Queensland Hotels and the liquor industry. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001080 ISBN : 0958766150 9780958766159
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John Pearn
In the Capacity of a Surgeon : A Biography of Walter Scott - Surgeon and Australian Colonist and First Civilian of Queensland
Brisbane QLD Australia: Amphion Press 1988. Illustrated laminated boards. 226 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Amphion Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 018556 ISBN : 0959632123 9780959632125
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Barry Maloney
A TIN SHED ON THE BEACH
Debut Publishing Australia large-format paperback stiff card cover 2010 136 pages illustrated. WARNING: This is a damaged copy - with top corner of the book cover and pages stained with something brown. The text and the excellent selection of interesting illustrations are all o.k. and it is a very scarce book so is being listed for 'Reading only'. ISBN 9781876329051. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23347 ISBN : 9781876329 9789781876325
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John Pearn
In the Capacity of a Surgeon : A Biography of Walter Scott - Surgeon and Australian Colonist and First Civilian of Queensland
Brisbane QLD Australia: Amphion Press 1988. 226 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. Illustrated laminated boards. Inscription on front free endpaper signed by the author and also signed on the title page. . SIGNED. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Amphion Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002558 ISBN : 0959632123 9780959632125
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Bandler Faith and Fox Len
MARANI IN AUSTRALIA
Adelaide Rigby Opal Books octavo hardcover 1980 112p illsts. The story of an islander boy whose father was taken away by 'blackbirders' - slavers - to work in Queensland. The book itself is good but has a small ink mark inside back. The dust-jacket is however somewhat damaged plastic-coated and badly creased on one flap. Overall fair to fairly good. ISBN 0727012541 hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23337 ISBN : 0727012541 9780727012548
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Mike Colman as told to him By Ben Cropp
Ben Cropp : Blood in the Water
Sydney NSW Australia: ACP Publishing Pty Limited 2006. 240 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. Australia's best known skindiver and underwater filmmaker. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. ACP Publishing Pty, Limited Paperback
Bookseller reference : 013660 ISBN : 1876624671 9781876624675
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Harry Dillon & Peter Butler
MacQuarie : From Colony to Country
Sydney NSW Australia: William Heinemann Australia 2010. Crease to top corner of front and rear cover. 374 pages with b/w illustrations. In 1810 Lachlan Macquarie became governor of New South Wales and ruled the colony for twelve years. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. William Heinemann Australia Paperback
Bookseller reference : 016572 ISBN : 1864710306 9781864710304
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Chas Keys
KIAMA IN THE MOUNTAINS. The story of an alpine club.
Kiama Alpine Club Co-Op. quarto paperback stiff card cover 1997 166p illsts. endpaper map. Extensive history from Australia's snow country. Well printed on quality paper. With many photos some in colour. Very good copy. Scarce! ISBN 0646309048. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23269 ISBN : 0646309048 9780646309040
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Baglin Douglass and Mullins Barbara
DINKUM DUNNIES
Ure Smith octavo hardcover 1985 reprint no pagination approx. 64 pages illustrated. A curious collection of B&W and colour photos. Mmmm - oh well whatever turns one one I say! Light general wear good copy. ISBN 0725403772. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23317 ISBN : 0725403772 9780725403775
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Moyes John; and Mant Gilbert
Town Called Port A: Port Macquarie and the Hastings Valley
Australia: Moyman Books 1993. Softcover revised edition 592gms 150 pages. This book does not provide a formal history of Port Macquarie but rather an overview of the region's past and present through the photographic presentation of names and landmarks. Book is in very good condition with minor general wear and tear otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Revised Edition. Softcover. Very Good/Not Applicable. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Moyman Books Paperback
Bookseller reference : HISAUS616 ISBN : 0959733612 9780959733617
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Puttock A. G. Colonel
Beautiful Western Australia
Bathurst Australia: Robert Brown & Associates 1987. Softcover first edition no page numbers 170gms. This book is a souvenir of Western Australia for tourist and includes four postcards that can be removed. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear. Postcard perforations have been slightly perforated but are still in good condition otherwise no other pre-loved markings. First Edition. Softcover. Good/Not Applicable. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Robert Brown & Associates Paperback
Bookseller reference : TRAAUS122 ISBN : 0949267651 9780949267658
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Slater Pat
Blue Mountains A Steve Parish Souvenir of
QLD Australia: Steve Parish Publishing P/L Softcover first edition 30pp 174gms. This book is part of the "Steve Parish Souvenir of" series and features the Blue Moutains. Book is in very good condition with mild general wear and tear otherwise no other pre-loved markings. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good/Not Applicable. Illus. by Parish Steve. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Steve Parish Publishing P/L Paperback
Bookseller reference : TRAAUS121 ISBN : 1740211014 9781740211017
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Reid Robert
Cairns: Reef to Rainforest
Kuranda QLD Australia: Thunderhead Publishing 1996. Softcover second reprint 376gms 63 pages. This book presents Cairns Australia's jewel of the north in text and photographs. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear. There is a small ownership stamp on the inside title page from a previous owner otherwise no other pre-loved markings. . Second Reprint. Softcover. Good/Not Applicable. Illus. by Jarver Peter. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Thunderhead Publishing Paperback
Bookseller reference : AUST172 ISBN : 0958906734 9780958906739
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Slater Pat
Amazing Facts About Australia's Heritage Steve Parish Discover & Learn About Australia #7
QLD Australia: Steve Parish Publishing P/L Softcover edition not stated 398gms 80 pages. This is volume 7 in the Steve Parish Discover & Learn Collection. Clearly and simply written and illustrated in brilliant colour with photographs diagrams and maps this collection is the perfect resource for a discovery approach to learning. Book is in very good condition with minor general wear and tear otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Edition Not Stated. Softcover. Very Good/Not Applicable. Illus. by Parish Steve. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Steve Parish Publishing P/L Paperback
Bookseller reference : HISAUS617 ISBN : 1875932372 9781875932375
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Slater Pat
Amazing Facts About Australia Steve Parish Discover & Learn About Australia #8
QLD Australia: Steve Parish Publishing P/L Softcover edition not stated 388gms 80 pages. This is volume 8 in the Steve Parish Discover & Learn Collection. Clearly and simply written and illustrated in brilliant colour with photographs diagrams and maps this collection is the perfect resource for a discovery approach to learning. Book is in very good condition with minor general wear and tear otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Edition Not Stated. Softcover. Very Good/Not Applicable. Illus. by Parish Steve. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Steve Parish Publishing P/L Paperback
Bookseller reference : HISAUS618 ISBN : 1876282576 9781876282578
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Mountford Charles P
First Sunrise The
Australia: Rigby Limited 1983. Hardcover with cream/yellow boards and pictorial dustjacket reprint 456gms 79 pages. This book is part of a 3 volume trilogy. It contains 32 paintings by Ainslie Roberts based on Aboriginal mythology. Charles Mountford has written an introduction and his interpretation of the myths. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout. Dust jacket is in good condition with mild shelf wear and some minor discolouration otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Reprint. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Good/Good. Illus. by Roberts Ainslie. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Rigby Limited Hardcover
Bookseller reference : ABO33 ISBN : 0851792537 9780851792538
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Derek Roff and Frank Woerle
Still the Territory
Alice Springs N.T.: Barker Souvenirs 1995. 81 pages with colour illustrations of the Northern Territory. . Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Barker Souvenirs Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001401 ISBN : 064623952X 9780646239521
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Jeff Carter
NEW GUIDE TO CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Revised Edition
Seal Books paperback stiff card cover Revised Edition 1997 216 pages illustrated. Mr Carter is a widely-travelled writer with many books to his name. This is a detailed guide with numerous maps and colour photos. Signs of a fair bit of use and edges a little aged-looking but quite a solid and decent copy. ISBN 0727002619. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23282 ISBN : 0727002619 9780727002617
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SE. Stephens & Sir Raphael Cilento S. E.
INTRODUCTION TO COOKTOWN AND ITS MUSEUM
National Trust of Qld paperback 4th Edition 1976 34 pages illustrated. With diagrams and B&W photos. White card cover is slightly marked from handling but the book is otherwise good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23280
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Terry Gwynn Jones
ON A WING AND A PRAYER. Great Australian Air Stories
University of Qld Press paperback 1989 201 pages illustrated. Flying history from the early days in Australia with some B&W photo plates. Note this copy is below-par with covers suntanned on inside surfaces and the paper a bit stained and browned. However the book is all there and the photo plates are in excellent shape. Good 'reading' copy. ISBN 0702221937. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23284 ISBN : 0702221937 9780702221934
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Roslyn Poignant
Oceanic and Australasian Mythology
FelthamMiddx UK: Newnes Books 1985. General wear to edges of jacket. 144 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. Includes Australia New Zealand New Guinea Melanesia Micronesia and Polynesia. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Newnes Books Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 006276 ISBN : 0600342832 9780600342830
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Baker Simon
The Ship : Retracing Cook's Endeavour Voyage
London United Kingdom: BBC Worldwide Ltd 2002. 224 pages with colour and b/w illustratations. In 2001 a volunteer crew sailing an exact replica of Cook's ship retraced the most dangerous stretch of the original voyage from the Great Barrier Reef to Indonesia. This book tells the story of Cook's journey through the experiences of the modern crew. . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. BBC Worldwide Ltd Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 014696 ISBN : 056353463x 9780563534631
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Helen Smithers editor
TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO SOVEREIGN HILL The
Sovereign Hill Museums Association paperback 1999 89 pages illustrated. A handsome attractively-produced publication detailing the history of the gold-mining settlement of Sovereign Hill in Victoria. Illustrated with reproductions of many interesting historic photos together with a diagrammatic map indexed for easy reference to the various sites. Nicely printed on art paper. Very good like new copy. ISBN 0909874212. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23250 ISBN : 0909874212 9780909874216
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Queensland Depty of Environment
SHADES OF GREEN. Exploring Queensland's Rainforests
Qld Dept of Environment & Heritage A4 paperback stiff card cover 1993 80 pages illustrated. Includes general information about the rainforests and visiting them with specific informaiton about a number of these places. Minor wear good. ISBN 0724257268. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23209 ISBN : 0724257268 9780724257263
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TALES FROM A SUNBURNT COUNTRY. Volumes 1 & 2
Reader's Digest Assn octavo hardcover 2006 reprint 192 pages 192 pages illustrated. Beautiful books nicely printed on quality paper with full-colour illustrations throughout. Near-fine with like dust-jackets. No previous-owner's name or other such defects. ISBN 0864493649. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23207 ISBN : 0864493649 9780864493644
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Presbyterian Ladies' College Pymble 1916 - 1956
1956. 62 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 018487
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Todd Jan
For Good Measure : The Making of Australia's Measurement System
Sydney Australia: Allen & Unwin 2004. 290 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Allen & Unwin Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 018454 ISBN : 1741143632 9781741143638
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The Book of the Stewarts in Australia
Halbert's Publishing 1988. General wear to covers. 80 pages plus directory of Stewart households in Australia. . Soft Cover. Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Halbert's Publishing Paperback
Bookseller reference : 018447
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Dadid Gilchrist
Raising the Bar : Queensland's Hotel Industry from the 1940s to Now
Queensland Hotels Association 2008. 168 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Queensland Hotels Association Paperback
Bookseller reference : 016217 ISBN : 1921054956 9781921054952
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Brand Ian
Penal Peninsula : Port Arthur and Its Outstations 1827 - 1898
Launceston TAS Australia: Jason Publications 1978. 226 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Jason Publications Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 013315 ISBN : 0909640084 9780909640088
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W. Ross Johnston
A New Province : The Closer Settlement of Monto
Brisbane QLD Australia: Boolarong Publications 1982. Small previous owners stamp and inscription to front free endpaper. 163 pages with black and white illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Boolarong Publications Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 000464 ISBN : 0908175361 9780908175369
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CHINESE CLUB OF QUEENSLAND Dragon Ball Souvenir 1961
Paperback landscape oblong 60 pages illustrated. Fifth annual publication. Many interesting B&W photo and adverts. The book in a rather heavily worn state with a very tatty cover and edge damage. The inner text and photos are however quite good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23166
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Cowan James G
Elements of the Aborigine Tradition The
Dorset England: Element Books Limited 1992. Medium softcover with pictorial cover first edition 166gms 138 pages. This book explains the elements of the aboriginal tradition including: the world of the sky heroes and how the land was formed by mythic creatures from the Dreaming; their secret rites and rituals and ideas of reincarnation; how their stories fables and myths sustain the belief in the metaphysical basis of the human spirit; and how they represent the conscience of all mankind offering us today a parable for survival. A good solid copy with no spinal damage and of good reading quality. The book displays some general wear and tear and moderate discolouration to the front cover. Front cover also has one small tear. Small pencil mark on inside front page otherwise no other pre-loved markings. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good/Not Applicable. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Element Books Limited Paperback
Bookseller reference : 000209 ISBN : 1852303093 9781852303099
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Jack O'Connor
FACTS AND FABLE FROM UP NORTH
Townsville paperback 1986 reprint 104 pages illustrated. Illustrations by Phyllis Jackson and Henry Briskey. Stories from northern Queensland. Very light wear good. ISBN 0959144628. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23129 ISBN : 0959144628 9780959144628
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Kenneally Betty
Old Time New Zealand Postcard Book
Wellington New Zealand: Brick-Row/Colonial Associates 1981 First edition in tall card covers. Thirty-two tear-out historic postcard reproductions from the early 1900's. Covers show some light soiling. Very Good. Book. Brick-Row/Colonial Associates unknown
Bookseller reference : 44545 ISBN : 0908595158 9780908595150
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Dean Lois. Drawings By Bill Walls
Historic Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier: The Corporation of the City of Mount Gambier 1986 First edition hardcover in illustrated oblong boards. Inscribed and dated April 27th 1989 by then Mayor of Mount Gambier Francis N. McDonnell on the title page. Illustrations color plates. Tiny bumps to top corners minor rubbing to glossy boards. Very Good. Book. The Corporation of the City of Mount Gambier hardcover
Bookseller reference : 44547 ISBN : 0959915443 9780959915440
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Serle Geoffrey
The Creative Spirit in Australia. a Cultural History
Port Melbourne Victoria: William Heinemann Australia. 1987 First edition in hardcover with dust jacket. 247 pp. Illustrations bibliography index. Card of Darrell and Kath Riek Governor District attached to the front endpaper with a warm inscription. Hint of a bump to one corner. Jacket has minor edgecreasing and rubbing. Very Good/Very Good. Book. William Heinemann Australia. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 44841 ISBN : 0855611049 9780855611040
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Walsh Paul F. Editor
Novocastrian Tales. Newcastle-Hunter Bicentenary 1797-1997
Newcastle Australia: Elephant Press. 1997 First printing in trade paperback. 412 pp. Attractive calligraphic inscription on the front endpaper faint crease to several consecutive pages in text. Very Good. Book. Elephant Press. paperback
Bookseller reference : 43809 ISBN : 0646323083 9780646323084
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McDonald KC. Signed Copy K. C.
White Stone Country. the Story of North Otago
North Otago Centennial Committee. 1962 First edition hardcover in dust jacket. Signed by McDonald on the title page. Endpaper maps footnotes bibliography index. Two tiny corner bumps other inscription on front endpaper faint spine lean. Jacket has two tiny chips minor edgewear. Very Good/Very Good. Book. North Otago Centennial Committee. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 42518
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Gabbedy JP
Yours is the Earth. the Life and Times of Charles Mitchell
Nedlands: Royal Western Australian Historical Society/Unversity of. 1972 First edition hardcover in dust jacket. 294 pp. Photographs index. Tiny bumps to three corners other corner has larger bump. Jacket has light wear. Very Good/Very Good. Book. Nedlands: Royal Western Australian Historical Society/Unversity of... hardcover
Bookseller reference : 42355 ISBN : 0855640529 9780855640521
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Harris Captain Walter Kilroy. Signed Association Copy
Outback in Australia. Or Three Australian Overlanders. Inscribed to Byron Harmon
London: The Colonizer. 1924 Fourth edition in hardcover. Inscribed by Harris to famous Banff photographer Byron Harmon: "To Byron Harmon with the author's compliments Kilroy Harris Trail rider of the Canadian Rockies Banff Canada August 1925. Lovely association copy. Board s are lightly sprung. Some soiling to boards and edges. VG-. Book. London: The Colonizer. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 33229
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Mahy Margaret
New Zealand. Yesterday and Today
London England: Franklin Watts. 1975 First edition in hardcover with dust jacket. 160 pp. Photographs index. One small tape ghost on each pastedown small owner's sticker on front endpaper barest hint of a bump to bottom corners text is fine. Jacket has some minor edgecreasing. Very Good/Near Fine. Book. Franklin Watts. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 28839 ISBN : 0851665292 9780851665290
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Rayson Ann
Modern Hawaiian History
Honolulu Hawaii: The Bess Press. 1984 First printing in tall card covers. 282 pp. Figures photographs appendix bibliography index. Faint sticker scuff on spine minor soiling to foredge otherwise fine. Very Good. Book. The Bess Press. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27297 ISBN : 0935848231 9780935848236
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Masrgaret Clancy editor
PRETTY TO WATCH WITH A SHOVEL. Writings for the Year of the Outback
Ashgrove Writers Australia paperback stiff card cover 2003 203 pages. A project of the Ashgrove Writers of Brisbane as a contribution to the 2002 Year of the Outback. Good clean copy except for small unobtrusive name inside front. ISBN 0646427881. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23113 ISBN : 0646427881 9780646427881
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Leechman Frank
OPAL BOOK The. A Complete Guide to the Famous Gemstone
Walkabout paperback 1961 255 pages illustrated. An extensive book about Australia�s opals. With good selection photographic plates some in colour. Additional information in appendices at end. Well used stained on edges but intact. ISBN 0725401591. paperback
Bookseller reference : 22150 ISBN : 0725401591 9780725401597
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John Howcroft
SAM'S BACK! Cartoons by John Howcroft
The Five Mile Press small quarto paperback 1995 no pagination about 120 pages illustrated. This enterprising four-legged rural hero Sam the ram has been entertaining country readers for over fiften years with his cynical and humorous perceptions of outback life. ISBN 0867886501. paperback
Bookseller reference : 23028 ISBN : 0867886501 9780867886504
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