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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 23028 ISBN : 0867886501 9780867886504
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John 'Bluey' Bryant
REAL AUSSIES DRIVE UTES II 2
Angus & Robertson oblong paperback 2001 184 pages illustrated. Promises 40 more great ute yarns. Illustrated with drawings and photos. Light wear fairly good. ISBN 0207199639. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 23033 ISBN : 0207199639 9780207199639
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John Fogarty and Noel Wootton
BREAKTHROUGH. The Establishment & Devepment of Queensland Alumina
Hargreen Publishing quarto hardcover 1992 116 pages illustrated. The story of the world's largest bauxite processing plant. Nicely illustrated with numerous photos - B&W and colour. Very good clean copy with excellent black boards and spine lettering. Very good dust-jacket. ISBN 0949905585. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22951 ISBN : 0949905585 9780949905581
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Sir Raphael Cilento
SEEKING 'THE GREAT SOUTHLAND'. Cook and the Endeavour in Queensland
Brisbane Allan J. Campbell A4 paperback stiff card cover 1970 48 pages illustrated. A tribute to the greatest of British navigators on the 200th anniversary of the mapping of the whole coastline of Queensland from the southern border to Possession Island Torres Strait. Illustrated with maps and colour plates. Shows external signs of handling with the residue of a small name on top of front and has minor small marks within but generally fairly good. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22971
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PROFESSOR RALF DAHRENDORF IN AUSTRALIA
ABC Books Australia0< paperback 1978 64 pages. Light edge wear mark on cover otherwise good. ISBN 0642975078. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22809 ISBN : 0642975078 9780642975072
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Nick Machiavelli with Steve Crabb
PREFECT The
Widescope Internaitonal paperback 1975 50 pages. 'He was the man of the moment the leader the all-powerful he was the prefect.' In the tradition of 'Shame Fraser Shame'. Light general wear bookshop stamp in front otherwise good. ISBN 0869320084. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22810 ISBN : 0869320084 9780869320082
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Don Aitkin
WHAT WAS IT ALL FOR The Reshaping of Australia
Allen & Unwin Australia paperback 2005 276 pages. Social commentator Don Aitkin ponders the quesiton How did Australia move from being a blinkered and conservative former British colony to the progressive in some regards and confident society we are today And how can we keep it that way Slight signs of handling very good copy. ISBN 1741146674. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22860 ISBN : 1741146674 9781741146677
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Jake Lindsay
BENEATH THE BRIM of Tamworth's Country Music Festival signed
Shot by Jake Photographic Studio Australia A4 paperback stiff card cover Signed by Jake on title page. A beautifully produced assemblage of photographs of identities in their hats at the famous Tamworth Country Music Festival. Well printed on art paper sepia toned. The faces are pretty good too! Very good condition almost like new. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22549
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Ian Hallmond
IMAGES - SUNSHINE COAST AND HINTERLAND
Seahorse Publishing Austraklia oblong A4 hardcover pictorial boards 108 pages illustrated. With an area map Introductory notes and running commentary. A great selection of colour photos. Excellent photography and nicely printed. Very good copy. ISBN 0731631633. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22575 ISBN : 0731631633 9780731631636
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AUSTRALIAN SYMBOLS
Commonwealth of Australia quarto paperback stiff card cover 2000 63 pages illustrated. n attractive book with colour illustrations printed on art paper. Covers the various states and territories as well as the federal symbols. Tiny wear good clean copy. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22591
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Explore Australia Editors
1000 GREAT PLACES TO EXPLORE IN AUSTRALIA
Explore Australia paperback 2007 524 pages illustrated. A comprehensive guidebook in compact form divided by state and region with extensive and useful informatioi for any traveller. The front cover card is creased and the book has very minor corner bumps at back otherwise it is a good solid clean copy. ISBN 9781741172492. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22639 ISBN : 9781741172 9789781741173
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Jack Lawrence
JULIETTE'S OUTBACK JAUNT
Author Published Australia large-format paperback 1999 reprint 294 pages illustrated. From the blurb: 'This is the true story of the adventures of Juliette ornithologist extraordinaire who accompanied me on an expedition to Cape York for six weeks and then into the Great Outback for a further four.' Illustrated with a small selection of colour photos. Hardly any wear good copy. ISBN 0646317911. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22502 ISBN : 0646317911 9780646317915
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TAPESTRY OF NOOSA
Catbird Media Australia oblong hardcover pictorial boards 2009 no pagination about 70 pages illustrated pictorial endpapers. A beautiful book dedicated to the scenic attractions of Noosa Queensland Sunshine Coast - Noosa town - Hinterland - North Shore - Local beaches. Full colour photos printed on heavy art paper with descriptive notes. Very good clean copy. ISBN 9780980336566. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22372 ISBN : 9780980336 9789780980337
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COOLOOLA SHIRE . . . A GOLDEN PAST
Cooloola Shire Library Service A4 paperback 2001 63 pages illustrated. A short history of the region with numerous historic photos and useful information on the origins of names streets etc. Very good clean condition. ISBN 0646400118. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22281 ISBN : 0646400118 9780646400112
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LOVE MARY. Protecting the Flow of Queensland's Mary River
Kadanaga Queensland paperback stiff card cover 2nd Edition 2009 79 pages illustrated. A very attractive book produced during the campaign to save the Mary River in Queensland from being damned up. Packed with colour photos and much interesting information about the area the beauty and the creatures that live there. High quality printing done in the area. Very slight edge wear good copy. ISBN 0780646503561. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22294 ISBN : 0780646503 9780780646506
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Balson Scott
MURDER BY MEDIA. Death of Democracy in Australia
Interactive Presentations Australia large-format paperback stiff card 1999 249 pages illustrated. The book lacks a title page; not sure if there ever was one but it appears be otherwise intact and in good condition. The author was webmaster for Pauline Hanson. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19732
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Total Environment Centre
DISCOVERING NEW SOUTH WALES RAINFORESTS. A Touring Walking and Cycling Guide
Total Environment Centre/Rainforest Publishing Australia 1986 reprint 158 pages illustrated. Information about the plants and animals landscapes history and efforts to protect these rare rainforests. With maps sketches and B&W photos. Good clean copy cover card protected with permanent clear plastic. ISBN 0959050701. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21334 ISBN : 0959050701 9780959050707
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David Hinchliffe drawings & Bert Hinchliffe text
TOOWOOMBA SKETCHBOOK
Rigby octavo hardcover 1977 64 pages illustrated. Another in this well-established series of sketchbooks this one showing some of the interesting historic buildings around Toowoomba Queensland. Signed by Bert Hinchliffe on front endpaper. The book itself is good but the dust-jacket is poor - badly sun-faded around spine area and also frayed top edge. ISBN 0727002813. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22104 ISBN : 0727002813 9780727002815
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ROBINSON'S CUP
Launceston City Council small quarto paperback 2011 20 pages illustrated. A catalog - dealing with the cup presented in 1835 to Geoirge Augustus Robinson for his work in establishing conciliation with the Aboriginal people. The book is slightly bent but nothing serious otherwise good. ISBN 9780977595570. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22085 ISBN : 9780977595 9789780977597
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Doenges Debra and Andrew Teakle
AUSTRALIAN JOURNEY NATIONAL PARKS
New Holland square hardcover pictorial boards approx. quarto 2007 no pagination about 100 pages illustrated. Australia has preserved and protected a huge number of sites and this book takes the reader on an illustrated journey into 79 of the country's most exceptional parks protected for their distinctive flora and fauna as well as stunning landscapes. Very good copy. ISBN 9781741106268. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21885 ISBN : 9781741106 9789781741104
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Strevens Steve
WHICH WAY TO THE LIZARD RACES A Journey Around Australia's Other Great Sporting Events
Pan Macmillan large-format paperback 1999 248 pages illustrated. The author journeys through Australia's heartland in search of sports that are both mainstream and bizarre. With a good selection B&W photo plates. Minor wear small damage to front cover otherwise good copy. ISBN 0732909945. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21625 ISBN : 0732909945 9780732909949
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Wright John
VICTORIAN BATTLERS A Story Map
Central Queensland University Press quarto paperback stiff pictorial card cover 2007 137 pages map. Covering two centuries of European settlement this book explores the most intriguing questions arising out of some of the extraordinary things that have ever happened in Victoria. Stories of the brave the desperate and the 'I'm mad as hell and cannot take it any more! or the plain mad. Very good copy. ISBN 9781921274060. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21660 ISBN : 9781921274 9789781921278
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Griffiths Alex text and Peter Hill photos
SANCTUARY The. Currumbin Beach Queensland Australia
Publisher unstated A4 hardcover pictorial boards 1973 100 pages illustrated pictorial endpapers. The book has some beautiful full-colour photos of the bird life and of children with the birds etc. It describes the work of the sanctuary with details of the various activities. The book has some loss of colour at edges of the boards but is otherwise good. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21496
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COOK'S COTTAGE Melbourne. In Memory of James CookRN
Melbourne paperback no date 48 pages illustrated. The renovated cottage and garden were reopened in 1978 to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Captain James Cook RN the great navigator to whom we owe so much. Includes numerous B&W and colour illustrations and a plan of the establishment. Some general wear and obvious crease of front cover but otherwise fairly good. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21486
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Raymond Robert
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL PARKS
Ure Smith paperback stiff card cover 1978 256 pages illustrated. Designed to carry in the car glovebox. A vast collection of information with mapos and photos many in colour. Bit worn but fair and solid. ISBN 0725404183. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21534 ISBN : 0725404183 9780725404185
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Hogan Janet
HISTORIC HOMES OF BRISBANE
National Trust of Qld quarto hardcover 1980 reprint 119 pages illustrated. Has some tape resident inside front and back and a small name in front otherwise good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0908009151. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21383 ISBN : 0908009151 9780908009152
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Ayris Cyril
ARALUEN Valley of Dreams
Cyril Ayris Freelance Australia small quarto paperback stiff card cover 2001 48 pages illustrated. Attractive book beautifully printed telling about Araluen a mystical valley deep in the Darling Range of Western Australia. Brief historical notes and details of the attractions with some nice colour photos of the many wildflowers of the area. Very good copy. ISBN 0957885318. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21272 ISBN : 0957885318 9780957885318
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Finch Wally 'The Bear' and Mary Finch
AUSTRALIAN BY CHOICE. Isn't that all of us
Self-published Australia paperback no date 117 pages illustrated. The authors are multi award winning performance poets. The light-coloured card covers are a trifle marked but generally the book is fairly good. ISBN 0957897308. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21307 ISBN : 0957897308 9780957897304
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Condon Ann compiler
PIE CREEK COMMUNITY HALL - The First Hundred Years 1903-2003
Pie Creek Queensland A4 paperback taped spine clear plastic overlay 2003 103 pages illustrated. Produced to coincide with the centenary of this historic hall located in the Gympie Qld region. With much local historic information including details of schools and people with numerous B&W photos. The reproduction of the latter varies wildly from good to rather poor but it is an interesting local history document useful for researchers. Good condition except for a little light marking on back from handling. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21311
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Blombery Alec M
FLOWERS OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
Kangaroo Press oblong paperback 1992 reprint 64 pages illustrated. An attractive book with colour photographs printed on art paper. There are 155 illustrations with accompanying notes designed to help visitors and/or locals to identify various plants. The book has a little corner wear but is otherwise good. ISBN 0864172443. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21104 ISBN : 0864172443 9780864172440
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Dale Lorraine
BULLDUST & BOUGH SHADES. Over 100 Years of Horse Racing at 'The Alice'
Aldette Publishers Alice Springs NT paperback 1981 50 pages illustrated. History of development of horse racing in the area with numerous photos map etc. Bottom edge back cover card has some damp affectation otherwise the book is a good clean copy. ISBN 0949846023. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21055 ISBN : 0949846023 9780949846020
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Burger Angela text and Knowles Peter photos
FRASER ISLAND
Rigby small quarto hardcover 1976 55 pages illustrated. An introduction to Fraser Island off the coast of Queensland with colour photo plates. The book itself is good with excellent green cloth and spine lettering but has a tiny bit of colour loss on edges. The dust-jacket is somewhat degraded and rubbed. ISBN 072700008. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21078
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Galton Barry
MAGIC MILLIONS Bunyips Phantoms and. The Gold Coast Turf Club Story
Central Queensland University Press small quarto paperback stiff card cover 2001 202 pages illustrated. An extensive history with a good selection illustrations some in colour. Minor corner bumps otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1876780096. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20970 ISBN : 1876780096 9781876780098
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