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127220
ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE.

Lilliput Aboriginal Words of Australia.
First Lilliput Edition; Small (4.5cm X 3.5cm); pp. 560; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, bound in original red vinal, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, good copy.
Sydney; A.H. & A. W. Reed; 1966. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127346
ADAMS, HERBERT.

Four Winds.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 160; bound in original red cloth, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket worn and damaged on edges, price clipped, page edges marked, fair copy.
London; The Crime Club; 1944.
Adams' detective and mystery novels from the early 20th century are now highly sought after by collectors. Published in 1944, this book exemplifies his signature style. Limited print runs and modest popularity during Adams’ lifetime make original editions scarce. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127215
ADAMS, IAN H; Editor.

Papers on Peter May Land Surveyor 1749-1793. (Scottish History Society, Fourth Series, Volume 15).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xlii, 314, 6, 4; 2 folding family trees, footnotes, carto-bibliography, biographical index, general index, bound in original light blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper otherwise a very good copy.
Edinburgh: T. and A. Constable Ltd for the Scottish History Society; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127394
ADVERTISEMENT, MELBOURNE.

Zenker-Schultes Piano Factory: Factory 73-83 Camberwell Rd., Upper Hawthorn: Showrooms, 229 Collins St., Melbourne (Next Age Office): From Factory To You! and You Keep the Middleman's Profit.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; a folding 16 page advertisement, photographs of seven pianos, photograph of the Camberwell factory, several pages of quotations, cover page showing the principals in the firm P. Zenker and Karl Schultes and most interestingly and "Advance the Welfare of Australia by Buying Australian Goods" logo. bound in original illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Melbourne; Zenker-Schultes piano Factory; n.d. (c-1930). Click here to Order
AUD$75

127406
THE AGE AND THE LEADER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Come, Look at Melbourne.
First Edition; Oblong cr. 4to; pp. (40) unpaginated; 20 full page b/w. photographs with captions, bound in original illustrated stapled wrappers, good copy.
Melbourne; "The Age" and "The Leader"; n.d. (1940's). Click here to Order
AUD$35

127279
AINSWORTH, RICHARD.

The Lingards of Huncoat and Their Descendants.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 51; text with 15 b/w. photographic plates, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, institution bookplate on front endpaper, numerous institution stamps throughout text, working copy only.
Accrington: Wardleworth Ltd.; 1930. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127190
ALEXANDER, OLWYN; MCCONNELL, EVELYN.

The Border Journal Presents The Tramway History 1889-1989.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. [ii], 33; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Barham Historical Committee; 1989. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127322
ALLEN, GERALD R.

Damselfishes of the South Seas.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 240; text illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings many in colour, bibliography, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, previous owner's name on front endpaper, good copy.
Neptune City, NJ; T.F.H. Publications; 1975. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127278
AMPT, LOUIS; AMPT, DOROTHY; Compilers.

The History And Family Tree Of Johann (Jean) Ampt 1812 -1879 And His Wife Sophia Wilhelmina Henrietta Dobbertien 1828 - 1904 Also Nephew Gustav Adolph Ampt 1853 - 1942 And His Wife Emilie Clara Adelaide Sander 1862 - 1929 And Their Descendants In Australia From 1849 To 1980.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 160; frontispiece, 1 d/p. map, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, several maps, numerous family trees, index to the family tree, loosely inserted index to marriage partners, bound in original illustrated slick boards, very good copy.
Fullarton, SA; The Authors; 1980. Click here to Order
AUD$110

127337
ANDREWS, KENNETH R; Editor.

The Last Voyage Of Drake & Hawkins. Hakluyt Society, Second Series, Volume. 142.
First Edition Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 290 (7 un-paginated); 9 illustrations, 1 folding illustration, 2 f/p. map illustrations, bibliography, index; dustjacket, original blue cloth with gilt title on spine, dustjacket, top edge a little marked otherwise a very good copy.
Cambridge; Published for the Hakluyt Society At The University Press; 1972. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127315
ARNOLD, KEN.

Australian Preserving & Storage Jars pre 1920.
First Edition; F'cap 4to; pp. 320; text with numerous sepia illustrations, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, wrappers a little worn, good copy.
Bendigo; The Author; (1983). Click here to Order
AUD$75

127294
ASPLAND, LINDSEY.

A Guide to Grange-Over-Sands: With Illustrations and Map of the District.
Cr. 8vo; pp. [viii], 110, vii (advertisements); illustrated frontispiece, text with 3 full page plates, large (36cm x 31cm) folding map of the English Lake District, 8 pages of publishers advertisements, rebound in later green cloth with the original illustrated wrappers bound in, title lettered on spine in gilt, good copy.
London; Simpkin, Marshall, & Co. Windermere: J. Garnett; n.d. (c-1970's). Click here to Order
AUD$60

127305
ATKINSON, PETER; WILLIAMS, ALAN.

Hongkong Tramways. A History of Hongkong Tramways Limited and Predecessor Companies.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp.96; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, 3 maps, appendices, tables, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, dustjacket with a couple of small, closed tears, otherwise a very good copy.
Rustington; The Light railway Transport League; 1970. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127148
AUDAS, JAMES WALES.

The Australian Bushland.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [x], 712; b/w portrait frontispiece, b/w and colour illustrations throughout, glossary, index, errata, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in dark green on spine and front board, good copy.
Melbourne; Robertson and Mullens Ltd; 1950. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127227
AUSTIN, M.

The Army In Australia 1840-50. Prelude to the Golden Years.
First Edition; Cr 4to; pp. xii, 290; 8 colour (4 f/p.), 4 b/w. plates, 21 illustrations (maps and tables), bibliography, biographical index, corps and regimental index, general index, geographical index, ships' index, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, near fine copy.
Canberra; Australian Government Publishing Service; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127391
BAIRNSDALE.

Artistic Views Of Bairnsdale Lakes Entrance Buchan Caves.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 8vo; pp. 32 unpaginated; illustrated with 32 full page b/w. photographs, bound in original illustrated stapled wrapper, very good copy.
Lakes Entrance; Lakes Studios; n.d. (c-1940). Click here to Order
AUD$50

127404
THE BALLARAT LIGHT, POWER AND TRAMWAY DEPOT: With Compliments.

McConnell's District Guide (for reference) Ballarat.
First Edition; Roy. 16mo; pp. 32; numerous details on Ballarat's attractions, facilities, sports and clubs, interposed with numerous advertisements many of which are illustrated, endpaper calender, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, wrappers a little marked, good copy. RARE.
Printed and Published for D. M. McConnell, by J. I. Andreson & Sons Pty. Ltd.; n.d. (1923/24). Click here to Order
AUD$75

127428
BAMFORTH, IAIN; Editor.

The Body In The Library: A Literary Anthology of Modern Medicine.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxx, 418; illustrated endpaper, sources and acknowledgements, bound in original grey cloth, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket a little marked and rubbed, good copy.
London; Verso; 2003.
The book is a unique tour of the history of medicine and its practitioners. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127147
BANKS, JAMES C.

Ginger Meggs Annual Xmas 1952. (Cover Title).
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. (32) unpaginated; all pages coloured comic strips, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Sydney; Shakespeare Head Press Pty. Ltd.; 1952. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127493
BANKS, JOSEPH. Edited by BEAGLEHOLE, J. C.

The Endeavour Journal Of Joseph Banks 1767-1771. Two Volumes Set.
Second Edition; Roy 8vo; Volume I. pp. xxviii, 476; colour frontispiece, 19 pages plates at end of volume, 9 pages of colour illustrations, 6 text illustrations, 5 sketch maps; Volume II. pp. xviii, 406, 20 pages of plates at end of volume; colour frontispiece, 5 colour plates, 4 sketch maps including one, fold-out map showing track of endeavour round the world, both volumes uniformly bound in original maroon cloth, titles lettered in gilt on spines, dustjackets, dustjackets a little chipped on edges, previous owner's name and inscription on front endpapers, otherwise very good copies.
Sydney; The Trustees of the Public Library of New South Wales in association with Angus and Robertson; 1963.
The work is notable for its wealth of illustrations, mainly by Sydney Parkinson, who went on the voyage as Banks's botanical draughtsman. Eighteen of his remarkably beautiful botanical and zoological drawings are reproduced for the first time in full colour, and there are in addition eighty plates in monochrome collotype, topographical, botanical, zoological, and ethnographical. The introduction is given a separate series of portraits and there are also a number of sketch maps. The great majority of these illustrations have not before been published. Click here to Order
AUD$260

127409
BARKER, CICELY MARY.

Flower Fairies Miniature Library - Spring Flower Fairies - Blossom Flower Fairies - Summer Flower Fairies - Berry Flower Fairies.
Small (10x7cm); pp (16 pages each); 7 full, page coloured illustrations in each, each bound in original slick illustrated boards, the set housed in illustrated card slipcase, previous owner's name on slipcase otherwise a very good set.
London; Blackie & Son Limited; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127429
BARR, JAMES.

A Line In The Sand: The Anglo-French Struggle for The Middle East, 1914-1948.
First American Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 450; 16 pages of b/w. photographs, notes, bibliography, index, quarter cream papered with white papered boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
New York; W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.; 2012.
James Barr delves into the rivalry between Britain and France as they sought control in the Middle East. Through vivid narrative and meticulous research, Barr reveals how this colonial competition influenced modern Middle Eastern conflicts, making the book both engaging and historically insightful. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127396
BARRASS, CLIVE.

Gregory's Road Map of Sydney & Environs.
First Edition; Large (75x55cm) coloured folding map, Scale (1: 80,000), insert "Tourists' Resorts", on verso "City of Sydney Main Arteries & Outlets (Not to Scale), a couple of very minor closed tears, very good copy.
Sydney; Gregory's Guides and Maps; n.d. (1955). Click here to Order
AUD$175

127495
BARRETT, CHARLES; BURNS, A. N.

Butterflies of Australia and New Guinea.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (xii), 187; colour frontispiece, 7 full-page colour plates, 10 half-tone plates, 14 text figures, index; original light brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt decoration to front board, dustjacket, bookplate of previous owner on front endpaper, otherwise a very good copy.
Melbourne; N. H. Seward Pty. Ltd.; 1951. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127320
BARTH, FRIEDRICH G; Editor.

Neurobiology of Arachnids.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. xii, 385, (2); text with 162 b/w. illustrations and figures, notes, subject index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in yellow on spine and upper board, decoration in yellow to upper board, very good copy.
Berlin; Springer-Verlag; 1985.
This is a foundational text that explores the complex sensory systems, behaviour, and neural mechanisms of arachnids. It synthesizes research on spiders, scorpions, and related species, offering insights into their unique adaptations, including vibration detection and visual processing. Barth’s work is critical for understanding arachnid neurobiology and has implications for fields ranging from evolutionary biology to robotics, where arachnid-inspired sensory and movement models are applied. This book remains a valuable resource in neuroethology and comparative physiology. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127444
BARTON, LEONARD L.

The Desert Harassers. Being Memoirs Of 450 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron 1941-1945.
First Limited Numbered Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. 119; 28 photographs, 7 sketch maps, nominal roll, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, gilt insignia on front board, name on front endpaper, inscribed by author on title page, very good copy.
Mosman; Astor Publications;1991.
First limited numbered edition of 500 copies. Signed by author. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127507
BATEMAN, JOHN FITZHERBERT; COMBES, ROBERT.

Aquatic Notes, or Sketches of the Rise and progress of Rowing at Cambridge. By a member of the C.U.B.C. With a letter Containing Hints on Rowing and Training, By Robert Coombes Champion Sculler.
First Edition; Demy 12mo.; pp. xii (last blank), 107; bound in original publishers blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, spine and upper board decorated in gilt, inscribed and signed by the author on the front free endpaper, some minor marginal annotations, very good bright sound copy.
Cambridge; J. Deighton; London; G. Bell; 1852.
The only edition ever printed. Click here to Order
AUD$550

127509
BEALE, LIONEL.

The Microscope and its Application to Clinical Medicine.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. xxi, 303; illustrated frontispiece, 10 plates, appendix, index, bound in original green cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, with gilt illustration on front, previous owner's name and date on title page, good copy.
London; Samuel Highley; 1854. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127193
BEATTIE, HERRIES.

The Pioneers Explore Otago.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 160; 10 full page b/w. photographic illustrations, the appendices include "Mantell's Diary of His Journey South in 1851-52" and "John Goldie's Third Diary", index, bound in original printed wrappers, good copy.
Dunedin NZ.; Otago Daily Times and Witness Newspapers Co. Ltd.; 1947. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127397
BENDIGO.

Bendigo, Golden City and Gateway to Northern Victoria.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 4to; pp. (24) unpaginated; printed and illustrated endpapers, text illustrated with 18 pages of coloured illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, wrappers a little worn, good copy.
Mentone, Vic.; Nucolorvue productions; n.d. (1951).
Published to coincide with Bendigo's centenary Festival - January to December 1951. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127502
BERNDT, R. W.

Kunapipi. A Study of an Australian Aboriginal Religious Cult.
First US Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxxi, 223; map endpapers, frontispiece, 17 plates, 10 text figures, appendix, index, bound in original green cloth, dustjacket damaged on edges, otherwise a very good copy. SCARCE.
New York; International University Press; 1951. Click here to Order
AUD$950

127222
BESLEY, HARVEY.

Pilot - Prisoner - Survivor: Six Years in Uniform.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 112; illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, signed on the half title page by author, presentation slip pasted on front endpaper to Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, name of previous owner on front endpaper, small stain on front endpaper, good copy.
Toowoomba, Qld.; Darling Downs Institute Press; 1986. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127290
BEST, ELSDON.

The Maori As He Was. A Brief Account of Maori life as it was in Pre-European Life.
Reprinted; Demy 8vo; pp. xv, 296; endpapers, portrait frontispiece, numerous illustrations throughout, mainly b/w photographic illustrations, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little chipped on edges, very good copy.
New Zealand; A. R. Shearer Government Printer; 1974. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127242
BEST, ELSDON.

The Pa Maori: An Account of the Fortified Villages of the Maori in the Pre-European and Modern Times; Illustrating Methods of Defence by Means of Ramparts, Fosses, Scarps and Stockades.
Reprint; Med. 8vo; pp. xvi, 459; text with 120 b/w. illustrations, list of terms denoting features of the Pa Maori, list of authorities, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, embossed decoration on upper board, dustjacket, fine copy.
Wellington, NZ; Museum of New Zealand; 1995. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127175
BINNS, KENNETH. General Editor.

Handbook For Canberra: Prepared for the Members of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science on the occasion of its Meeting held in Canberra, January, 1939.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 121; b/w frontispiece, b/w illustrations throughout, 5 folding maps, original green soft cloth wrapper, name on front of wrapper otherwise a very good copy.
Canberra; L.F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer; 1938. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127446
BISHOP, LES.

The Thunder Of The Guns! A History of 2/3 Australian Field Regiment.
First Edition; Thick Super Royal 8vo; pp. 746, [4]; illustrated endpapers, coloured frontispiece, illustrated with numerous sepia photographs, 11 maps, honour roll, honours and awards, wounded, prisoners of war, bibliography, nominal roll, original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, and in dark brown on front board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Sydney; 2/3 Australian Field Regiment Association; 1998.
The regiment was the first Australian Field Regiment equipped with 25-Pdr guns, it was active in Greece, Crete and at the end of the second world war in Wewak in new Guinea. Nearly 2000 young men went through its ranks in the six years of War. Click here to Order
AUD$520

127271
BLACKMORE, M. C. H.

Mineral Deficiencies in Human Cells.
Reprint; Demy 8vo; pp. 216; bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, good copy.
Sydney; Blackmores Communications Service; 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127490
BLACKWOOD, ROBERT LESLIE.

The Quest of the Trout.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. [xii],106; tipped in frontispiece portrait, 4 b/w. tipped-in photographs in text, 7 line drawings in text, original stiff illustrated wrappers with tipped-on plate on front wrapper, some off-setting and browning front the tipped-in photographs as usual, wrapper a little chipped and worn, inscription on front endpaper, good copy. Scarce.
Melbourne; Robertson & Mullens Ltd.; 1926.
A posthumous publication: the author 'died on the seventeenth of September, 1926, before this book had gone through the press; but it is written exactly as he left it, save that Part IV ['Where to Fish'] has been added by Mr. Frank Cudmore, a close friend and fellow angler'. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127419
BLAINEY, GEOFFREY.

The Story Of Australia's People. The Rise and Fall of Ancient Australia.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 434; endpaper maps, text illustrated with 16 pages of coloured plates, 3 maps, notes, index, bound in original red boards, title lettered in white on spine and front board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne; Viking an imprint of Penguin Books; 2015. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127448
BLAIR, RON.

A Young Man's War. A History of the 37th/52nd Australian Infantry Battalion in World War Two.
First Edition; 4to; pp. xx, 428; map endpapers, frontispiece, 109 photographs, 11 maps, 8 appendices, index bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and in white on upper board, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Melbourne; 37/52 Australian Infantry Battalion Association; 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127413
BLIGH, BEATRICE.

Down To Earth.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xviii, 69; illustrated endpapers; frontispiece, 24 pages of b/w. plates; bound in original pictorial cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket chipped and damaged on top edge, inscribed and signed by the author on the half title page, good copy.
Sydney; Angus & Robertson; 1968.
Seminal work in Australian gardening, renowned for its practical guidance. It offers insights into cultivating plants suited to Australia's unique climate, making it an essential resource for gardeners of all skill levels. Bligh's emphasis on sustainability and using local plants was ahead of its time, encouraging gardeners to work with nature rather than against it, which has helped it remain relevant and influential. Click here to Order
AUD$105

127306
BOER, FRIEDRICH.

All About A Container Ship.
First English Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 112; illustrated endpapers, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, numerous plans and drawings, index, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Herford, Germany; Koehlers; 1985. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127414
BOLAND, D. J; et al.

Forest Trees of Australia.
Fourth Revised and Enlarged Edition; Thick Cr. 4to; pp. xvi, 687; text illustrated with b/w. photographs and line drawings, numerous location maps, selected references, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little worn on edges, good copy.
Melbourne; Thomas Nelson Australia; 1984.
Over 200 of Australia's most important native trees described & illustrated. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127139
BOND, MICHAEL.

More About Paddington.
First Edition, First Printing; (has the date 1959 on both the title page and copyright page with no other printing listed), Demy 8vo; pp. 128; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous line drawings, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, price clipped dustjacket, edges with a few minor chips and small closed tears, good copy.
London; Collins, St James's Place; 1959.
The second book in the Paddington series. Click here to Order
AUD$225

127485
BOND, MICHAEL.

Paddington At Large.
First Edition, First Printing; ( has the date 1962 on both the title page and copyright page with no other printing listed), Demy 8vo; pp. 128; illustrated title page and frontispiece, text illustrated with b/w. numerous line drawings, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, price clipped dustjacket, dustjacket a little faded on spine and a little marked, very good copy.
London; Collins, St James's Place; 1962.
The fifth book in the Paddington series. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127130
BOND, MICHAEL.

Paddington Helps Out.
First Edition, First Printing; ( has the date 1960 on both the title page and copyright page with no other printing listed), Demy 8vo; pp. 228; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous line drawings, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, price clipped dustjacket, small piece missing at top of spine, prize label on front endpaper from Shelford Girls Grammar Caulfield to Jane Arnold, good copy
London; Collins, St James's Place; 1960. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127335
BOSSENCE, William Henry.

Bossence Honeychurch.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (viii), 310; 16 pages b/w plates, numerous illustrations, list of surnames, bound in original white cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne; Hawthorn Press; 1973. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127174
BOX HILL - BALWYN.

Today's Map of Box Hill - Balwyn: With Complete Alphabetical Streets Index and Locations of Schools, Public Buildings, Hospitals, Child Welfare Centres, police Stations, Post Offices and Public Telephone Boxes.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; large folding map printed in blue and green, in its original printed stapled wrappers, wrappers worn, some small closed tears along folds of the map, fair copy.
East Brighton; Regional Publicity Service; n.d. (1960). Click here to Order
AUD$50

127141
BRETT, H.

The Hot Lakes Wonderland: A Pictorial Guide to the Thermal Phenomena of New Zealand.
Oblong Demy 4to; pp. [ii], 113, (9); coloured illustrated frontispiece "The Pink Terrace Rotomahana (before the Eruption)", 1 full page Photo Lithographed coloured map, text with numerous b/w. illustrations, list of tours, advertisements, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, spine is chipped and worn wrappers aged and marked, good copy.
Auckland, N.Z.; H. Brett, Graphic, Star, and Farmer Offices; n.d. (c-1895). Click here to Order
AUD$100

127272
BRITISH HERBAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATION.

British Herbal Pharmacopoeia 1983.
Fifth Impression; Med. 8vo; pp. 255; bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Bournemouth, UK; The British Herbal Medical Association; 1995. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127230
BROADHEAD, BERT.

100 Years In Timber.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [iv], 40; 2 tipped-in sepia plates, numerous b/w. text illustrations, coat of arms, 1 map, rebound in brown cloth with original wrappers bound in, title lettered in gilt on spine, wrappers a little marked, good copy.
Sydney; Abbey Publishing Co.; 1965. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127365
BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY COMPANY LIMITED.

Shapes and Sections: Handbook for Engineers, Architects & users of Steel Containing Information Regarding the products Manufactured by The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, Iron & Steel Masters, Australia and Allied Industries.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 532; illustrated with 51 b/w. full page photographs of the Newcastle steel works, 2 full page plans, numerous diagrams throughout, bound in original black limp cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, very good copy.
Melbourne; Printed by J. T. Picken & Sons Limited; 1930. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127254
BROUGH SMYTH, R.

The Aborigines Of Victoria: With Notes Relating To The Habits Of The Natives of other Parts of Australia and Tasmania. Compiled From Various Sources For The Government Of Victoria.
First Editions; Demy 4to; Two Volumes; Vol. I. pp. lxxii, 483; Vol. II. pp. vi, 456; b/w frontispieces, numerous b/w illustrations, lacks maps called for in at the end of each volume (photocopies of each missing map provided), bound in blue cloth, title labels on spine, working set only.
Melbourne; George Robertson; 1878. Click here to Order
AUD$250

127339
BROWNE, JANET.

Charles Darwin: Voyaging Volume I of a Biography.
First Edition, First Printing; Med. 8vo; pp. xvi, 605, (1); portrait frontispiece, 32 pages of b/w. photographic plates, 1 double page map, several text illustrations, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original quarter mustard cloth with mustard papered boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt decoration on upper board, dustjacket, a crease to edge of one page otherwise a very good copy.
London; Jonathan Cape; 1995. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127245
BUCKLAND PARISH, TASMANIA.

Centenary of Buckland Parish 1846 - 1946.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 8 (including wrappers); 3 b/w. illustrations, list of rectors, bound in original illustrated stapled wrappers, very good copy.
Hobart; Mercury Press; n.d. (1946). Click here to Order
AUD$35

127374
BURKE, JANINE.

The Eye of the Beholder: Albert Tucker's Photographs.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 72; illustrated endpapers, text with numerous b/w photographs, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Bulleen, Vic.; Museum of Modern Art at Heide, 1988.
First Edition, printing of 4000. Catalogue of an exhibition held Museum of Modern Art at Heide, 11 July - 18 October 1998. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127157
BURKE, JANINE.

Joy Hester. (Exhibition Catalogue for National Gallery of Victoria).
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 56; text with one full page coloured plate, numerous b/w. illustrations, list of exhibitions, bibliography, errata slip, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Melbourne; National Gallery of Victoria; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127449
BURTON, O.E.

The Auckland Regiment being an account of the doings on Active Service of the First, Second, and Third Battalions of the Auckland Regiment.
8vo; pp. (xvi), 323; b/w frontispiece, 14 folding maps, 16 b/w plates, appendices, original green cloth, title lettered in black on front and spine, spine and corners bumped with minor wear, very small hole to cloth on spine, previous owner's name on front free endpaper, scattered foxing throughout, a good copy of a scarce title.
Auckland; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd; 1922. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127432
BYRNE, LIEUT. J. R.

New Zealand Artillery in the Field.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 314; illustrated frontispiece; text illustrated with 29 b/w. photographic illustrations, 10 maps 9 of which are folding, errata slip, honours and awards, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt decoration on front board, name on front endpaper, good copy.
Auckland; Whitcombe and Tombs Limited; 1922.
Official history of the New Zealand Artillery of the 1st NZEF in the Great War. The Artillery saw much active service both on Gallipoli and the Western Front. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127134
CAREY, PETER.

Bliss.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 296; bound in original black cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, unclipped dustjacket with chips and damage on edges, good copy.
St Lucia; University of Queensland Press; 1981.
First Edition of Peter Carey's First Novel. Click here to Order
AUD$90

127508
CARRE, ABBE.

The Travels of the Abbe Carre in India and the Near East 1672 to 1674. Translated from the Manuscript Journal of his travels in the India office by Lady Fawcett and edited by Sir Charles Fawcett with the assistance of Sir Richard Burn. Hakluyt Society, Second Series, No. XCV, XCVI, & XCVII. Volumes 1, 2,& 3.
First Editions; Demy 8vo; Vol. 1; pp. lvi, 315; frontispiece, 3 maps, 1 b/w plate; Vol. 2; pp. xxiv, 317-675; 1 b/w plate, 3 maps; Vol. 3; pp. xxiii, 676-984; frontispiece, 3 folding maps; set bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spines, gilt illustration to front and back, minor bumping to corners, previous owner's name on front endpaper, very good set.
London: The Hakluyt Society: 1947-48.
Complete set of Three Volumes. Vol. I: From France through Syria, Iraq and the Persian Gulf to Surat, Goa and Bijapur; Vol. II: From Bijapur to Madras and St. Thome; Vol. III: Return Journey to France with an Account of the Sicilian Revolt against Spanish rule at Messina. Click here to Order
AUD$260

127301
CATHCART, M; GRIFFITHS, T; HOUGHTON, G; ANCESCHI, V; WATTS, L; GOODMAN, D.

Mission To The South Seas: The Voyage of the Duff 1796-1799.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 173; one double page chart of Duff's track, 7 page of b/w. illustrations, glossary, sources, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Parkville, Vic.; History Department, The University of Melbourne; 1990. Click here to Order
AUD$85

127211
CHADWICK, DORIS.

John and Nanbaree.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 243; endpaper maps, illustrated frontispiece, numerous b/w. text illustrations, bound in original light blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket priced clipped, and with two very minor chips on bottom edge, very good copy.
Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.; 1962.
Muir 1356. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127417
CHRISTIANSEN, VIGGO.

les Tumeurs Du Cerveau. Avec une preface du Pierre marie. Text in French.
Deuxieme Edition; Roy 8vo; pp. x, 398; text with 107 b/w. illustrations and figures, footnotes, index, bound in quarter grey cloth with marbled boards, very good copy.
Paris; Masson et Cie.; 1925.
Pioneering work in neuro-oncology, providing one of the earliest systematic studies of brain tumors. Written in the early 20th century, it explores tumor classification, pathology, and clinical presentations, offering foundational knowledge that has greatly informed modern neurology and neurosurgery. Christiansen's detailed analyses helped set standards for diagnosing and understanding brain tumors, making this book a critical early reference in medical education and a landmark in the development of brain tumor research. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127244
CHURCH OF OUR LADY Of MT. CARMEL, MULLEWA, WEST AUSTRALIA.

Souvenir of The Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St. Peter & Paul, Mullewa, West Australia.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [16] including wrappers; text with 21 illustrations, 1 full page plan of the original building, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, two small tape marks on spine and name on front wrapper otherwise a very good copy.
Geraldton, WA; Geraldton Newspapers Limited Print; n.d. (1974). Click here to Order
AUD$35

127329
CLANCY, ERIC G.

Methodism in the Lilac City: The story of the Methodist Church in Goulburn, N.S.W. and the surrounding District.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [viii], 114; illustrated with 13 b/w. photographs, 1 line drawing, list of ministers, statistical information Goulburn Circuit 1958, bound in original illustrated stapled wrappers, spine a little chipped, very good copy.
Goulburn, NSW; Johnstone & Son, Printers; 1958. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127270
CLARK, LORRAINE.

Blake, Kierkegaard and the Spectre of Dialectic.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 238; notes, bibliography, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Cambridge; Cambridge University Press; 1991.
Compelling comparison of William Blake and Søren Kierkegaard, exploring their shared resistance to rationalist dialectic and emphasis on individuality and spiritual transformation. Clark delves into their critiques of systematic thinking, presenting them as kindred spirits in their pursuit of authentic existence. Though complex, her analysis is insightful and thought-provoking, making it a valuable study for those interested in philosophy, literature, and theology. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127184
CLARKE, R.

Parts of a Pattern at Sunday Creek.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [iv], 45; text illustrated with seven pages of b/w. photographs, 3 pages of maps, bound in original stiff printed wrapper, signed by the author under the foreword, very good copy.
Thornbury, Vic.; Ajax printing & Duplicating Pty. Ltd.; 1971.
Historical notes on the community of Sunday Creek, south of Broadford off the Hume Highway in Victoria. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127378
CLARKSON, ALYSSA; Researcher and Compiler.

Ballyshanassy. A History Of The Burwood District.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (iv), 48, last blank; 34 illustrations, plan, diagrams and photo credits, bibliography; original illustrated stiff stapled wrapper, a very good copy.
Burwood; Burwood History Group; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127456
CLUNIES-ROSS, A; Editor.

The Grey Eight in Vietnam. The History of Eighth Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment November 1969 - November 1970.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 160; numerous b/w. and coloured illustrations, maps, honours and awards, roll of honour, those who served, bound in original grey cloth, two small pin holes in half title page, otherwise a very good copy. (First Edition has become extremely rare).
Eighth Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment; (1970). Click here to Order
AUD$130

127474
CODY, LES.

Ghosts In Khaki.
First Edition; Roy. 4to; pp. xiv, 374; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and maps, nominal roll, decorations and awards, errata sheet tipped-in on front endpaper, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket, fine copy.
Victoria Park, WA; Hesperian Press; 1997. Click here to Order
AUD$95

127371
COLEMAN, NEVILLE.

A Field Guide to the Marine Life of South-Eastern Australia.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 167; illustrated with 49 pages of coloured photographic plates, index to scientific names, index to common names, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Adelaide, SA; Rigby Publishing Limited; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127501
COLLYER, BRIGADIER-GENERAL J. J.

The South Africans With General Smuts In German East Africa 1916. Wit a foreword by General The Right Honourable J. C. Smuts.
First Edition; F'cap 4to; pp. xxi, 299; 22 fold out maps, index, bound in original red cloth with minor wear, a good copy.
Pretoria; Union Of South Africa by the Government Printer; 1939. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127424
COTTON, BERNARD C.

South Australian Mollusca: Archaeogastropoda.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 449; 1 full page coloured plate, text with over 200 b/w illustrations, bibliography, general index, index to families, index to species, index to genera, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, previous owner's name on title page, very good copy.
Adelaide; W. L. Hawes, Government Printer; 1959. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127423
COTTON, BERNARD C.

South Australian Mollusca: Pelecypoda.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 363; text with over 300 b/w illustrations, bibliography, general index, index to families, index to species, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, previous owner's name on title page, very good copy.
Adelaide; W. L. Hawes, Government Printer; 1961. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127434
COULTHARD-CLARK, CHRIS.

The RAAF in Vietnam. Australian Air Involvement in the Vietnam War 1962-1975.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xxii, 412, (vi. adverts.); map endpapers, photographs throughout text, 7 maps (1 fold-out at rear), 1 diagram, 6 appendices, endnotes, bibliography, index; dustjacket, a fine copy.
St. Leonards, NSW; Allen & Unwin in association with the Australian War Memorial; 1995. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127510
COURTE, COMTE DE.

La Nouvelle-Zelande. Preface by M. Le Baron Hulot.
Written in French; Roy. 8vo, 25 x 17 cm; pp. [14], 270, last 2 blank; portrait frontispiece with complete tissue guard; index, 95 b/w illustrations some photographic, many full page; half leather binding, with maroon cloth boards, marbled endpapers; marbled page edges; some wear to corners and edges of leather; small 5 cm closed tear to front free endpaper; small 2 sq cm sticker fixed to rear fixed endpaper; otherwise a very good copy.
Paris; Librairie Hachette; 1904.
Not in Hocken but described by Library of New Zealand but with only 132 pages. This copy much expanded. The author was French Consul to New Zealand and describes facets of life including mining, travel, discovery, natural history, colonization, industrial, economic and social conditions. Illustrations include Rotarua, Wanganui, Auckland, Fjords, Milford Sound, Maori, Melbourne Collins Street, Tekooti and ceremonial dress and spear, Wellington, a Moa skeleton, a statistic chart showing population imports, exports, acres cultivated, produce, sheep, in 1890 and 1900 and much more. Click here to Order
AUD$250

127302
COWAN, JAMES.

Fairy Folk Tales of the Maori.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. viii, 173, (1); illustrated frontispiece, 22 pages of b/w. photographs, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in black on spine and upper board, good copy.
Auckland, NZ; Whitcombe & Tombs Limited; 1925. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127343
COWLEY, GORDON; DEACON, LES.

In The Wake of Captain Cook: The Life and Times of Captain Charles Clerke, R.N. 1741-79.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 197; portrait frontispiece, text with 15 maps and illustrations, chronology, bibliography, references, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Boston, UK; Richard Kay; 1997. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127185
COX, KENNETH.

A Church Is Built. St. Aidan's North Balwyn. The Story Of The First Twenty Years 1951-1971.
First Edition; Oblong 4to; pp. 56; numerous illustrations throughout, appendices, list of milestones, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, good copy.
North Balwyn, Vic.; Max Griffiths; 1971. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127418
CRANKSHAW, EDWARD.

The Shadow of The Winter Palace: The Drift Revolution 1825-1917.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 429; illustrated with 8 pages of b/w. photographs, 2 full page maps, notes on sources, bibliography, chronological table, index, bound in original mustard cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little worn on edges, previous owner's name on front endpaper, a couple of small marks on top edge, good copy.
London; MacMillan; 1976.
A compelling look into the last century of imperial Russia, leading up to the 1917 revolution. Crankshaw’s detailed narrative captures the complexities and internal decay of the Romanov dynasty. The book is significant for its insightful portrayal of Russia's political and social struggles, illuminating the forces that shaped modern Russian history. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127199
CRAWFORD, O G S ; Editor.

Ethiopian Itineraries: Circa 1400 - 1524. Including those collected by Alessandro Zorzi at Venice in the years 1519 - 24.
Hakluyt Society Second Series No. CIX; Demy 8vo; pp. xxix, 232; frontispiece, map plate, 1 folding map, 1 diagram within text, 3 maps within text, 16 f/p. map illustrations, index, bound in original blue cloth with gilt decoration to front board and title on spine in gilt, dustjacket chipped and damaged, good copy.
Cambridge, Published for the Hakluyt Society At The University Press, 1958. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127325
CREIGHTON, CHRISTOPHER.

OPJB: The Last Great Secret of The Second World War.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xiv, 256; endpaper maps, text illustrated with 8 pages of b/w. photographs, several text maps, list of code names, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, remainder mark on bottom edge, very good copy.
London; Simon & Schusterl 1996.
Christopher Creighton claims to reveal covert operations led by British intelligence during WWII, including a mission to extract Martin Bormann, Hitler's deputy, from Berlin. Creighton’s narrative presents controversial assertions about espionage and deception, challenging official histories. Though its accuracy is debated, OPJB offers a dramatic, alternative view of wartime intelligence and intrigues readers interested in hidden WWII stories. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127238
CRIDLAND, FRANK.

The Story Of Port Hacking, Cronulla And Sutherland Shire.
New Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 198; frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations, 1 fold-out map, index, bound in original blue cloth with title in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Sydney; Angus and Robertson; 1950. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127366
CRISPIN, EDMUND.

The Moving Toyshop.
First Folio Society Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi,186; illustrated endpapers, illustrated frontispiece, text with six full page illustrations by A. Richard Allen, bound in original quarter yellow cloth, with illustrated papered boards, title lettered in red on spine, housed in original card slipcase, very good copy.
London; The Folio Society; 2014.
The Moving Toyshop was first published in Britain by Victor Gollancz in 1946. This Folio Society edition follows the text of the first edition, with minor emendations, and a new introduction by P. D. James. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127488
CRUIKSHANK, GEORGE.

Sinks Of London Laid Open: Pocket Companion for the Uninitiated, to which is added a Modern Flash Dictionary containing all the Cant Words, Slang Terms, and Flash phrases Now in Vogue, with a List of the Sixty Orders of Prime Coves, the whole forming a True Picture of London Life, Cadging Made Easy, the He-She Man, Doings of the Modern Greeks, Snooking Kens Depicted, the Common Lodging House Gallants, Lesons to Lovers of Dice, the Gaming Table, etc. Embellished with Humorous Illustrations by George Cruikshank.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 132; folding coloured frontispiece, text with numerous line drawings, bound in original pebble-grained cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, very good copy.
London; Published By J. Duncombe; 1848.
The book holds significant value as a vivid snapshot of 19th-century London's underworld, offering rare insights into street slang, social undercurrents, and the daily lives of marginalized groups. Its addition of a “Flash Dictionary” of slang terms provides linguistic and cultural context invaluable to historians and collectors. Illustrated by George Cruikshank, a renowned caricaturist, the book appeals to collectors of urban history, criminology, and early London lore, making it a sort after antiquarian title and edition. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127480
CUPID, PAUL.

The Rival Physicians.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp.[viii], 160, 16 pages of book advertisements; 8 full page b/w illustrations; original illustrated wrapper complete minor creases and chips to spine, minor foxing to page edges, overall, a good copy.
Sydney; N.S.W. Bookstall Co; 1909.
A delightful insight into bush humour at the turn of last century and an elusive corpse. Illustrations by Ben Jordan including coloured wrapper. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127380
DAKIN, WILLIAM J; BENNETT, ISOBEL.

Australian Seashores: A guide for the beach-lover, the naturalist, the shore fisherman, and the student.
Fully Revised, Expanded, Deluxe Edition; Oblong Demy 4to; pp. xii, 411; illustrated frontispiece, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs, maps, and drawings, bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, dustjacket a little worn and chipped, previous owner's name on front endpaper, good copy.
Sydney, Angus And Robertson, (1976). Click here to Order
AUD$35

127142
DALTON, TONY.

Downdraft: A Draft Resistance Manual.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 90; text with numerous b/w. illustrations and photographs, list of books and articles, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, pages browned, good copy.
Highett, Vic.; Draft Resisters' Union; n.d. (1971).
An important historical document from the Vietnam War era, providing a practical guide for individuals opposing the draft. The manual offered strategic advice on legal, moral, and ethical ways to resist conscription, including navigating legal loopholes, conscientious objection, and civil disobedience. It became a vital resource for draft resisters and activists committed to anti-war movements, highlighting the intersection of personal conviction and political activism. As a reflection of the broader resistance to the Vietnam War, Downdraft remains an important symbol of nonviolent resistance and the right to dissent against government policies. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127505
DALY, DOMINIC D.

Digging, Squatting, And Pioneering Life In The Northern Territory Of South Australia.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 368; colour fold-out map, appendices, index, re-backed in half-leather binding with a original spine laid down, title in gilt on spine, marbled boards, boards rubbed, new endpapers, browning to old endpapers, a good copy.
London; Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington; 1887. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127171
DANNIELS, JOHN.

Early Schooling in Victoria 1900-1920.
First Edition; F'cap 4to; pp. [ii], 30; endpaper maps, text with numerous b/w. illustrations, end notes, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, previous owner's inscription on title page, good copy.
Swan Hill; Pioneer Settlement Press; 1989. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127499
DARRAGH, THOMAS A; KOEHLER, MANFRED; Editors.

Ludwig Becker. A Letter From Australia. Translated From The German By Thomas A. Darragh. With And Introduction And Notes By Thomas A. Darragh and Manfred Koehler.
First Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xl, 76, (iv); tipped-in frontispiece, 3 tipped-in illustrations, index, bound in original quarter blue cloth with decorated boards, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Bacchus Marsh; Garravembi Press; 1993.
Limited numbered edition of 350 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127426
DARWIN, CHARLES.

The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex.
Reprint; Demy 8vo; pp. xx,1031, (1); supplemental note, index, bound in original green decorated cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, cloth a little worn and marked, name on title page, good copy.
London; John Murray; 1913. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127492
DAVIS, JOHN.

Tracks Of McKinlay And Party Across Australia. Edited from Mr Davis's Manuscript Journal; with an introductory view of the recent Australian explorations of McDouall Stuart, Burke and Wills, Landsborough, etc., by William Westgarth.
Facsimile Deluxe Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 408; colour frontispiece, 14 coloured full page illustrations, 1 folding map in pocket at back of book, index, bound in quarter dark blue leather and blue cloth boards, gilt title and decoration on spine, decoration in blind on front board, fine copy.
Adelaide; Friends of the State Library of South Australia; 1996. (The original was published in London by Sampson Low, Son, & Co. in 1863).
Limited edition of 600 copies of which 99 are numbered and bound in quarter leather. Click here to Order
AUD$120

127450
DAY, GEOFFREY.

Eight Hundred Million Candlepower. Journals Of The 67AASL 1942-1945.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. (iv), 249; numerous b/w illustrations, nominal role, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Shepparton; Prominent Press; 1999. Click here to Order
AUD$145

127274
DECK, J.

Differentiation of Iris Markings (Differential Diagnosis) Textbook II with Illustrated Atlas and Suggestions for Treatment.
First Revised English Edition; Demy 4to; pp. iv, 344; text illustrated with numerous photographs many in colour, index, bibliography, bound in original beige cloth, contrasting black title label on spine, title lettered in gilt on label, dustjacket, housed in original plain card slipcase, previous owners name on front endpaper, very good copy.
Ettlingen; Josef Deck; 1983.
This second textbook builds on his earlier work by refining the methods of iridology, offering a more detailed analysis of iris patterns to distinguish between specific health conditions. This book presents advances in identifying subtle variations in iris markings and linking them more precisely to different organs and potential health issues. While iridology remains controversial in conventional medicine due to limited scientific validation, Deck's advancements are significant within alternative medicine, where practitioners find his refined techniques helpful for a more nuanced health assessment. Click here to Order
AUD$275

127273
DECK, J.

Principles of Iris Diagnosis: Textbook with Atlas and Indications to Treatment.
First English Edition; Demy 4to; pp. {ii}, 363; text with numerous photographic illustrations many in colour, index, bibliography, bound in original beige cloth, contrasting title label on spine, title lettered in gilt on label, dustjacket, housed in original card slipcase, dustjacket chipped and worn on edges some browning to spine, previous owner's name on front endpaper, otherwise a bright tight copy.
Ettingen; Josef Deck; 1982.
The book outlines methods to assess organ function and potential diseases through iris analysis, proposing that the eye reflects overall bodily health. Though iridology is not widely accepted in mainstream medicine, Deck's work remains influential within alternative health circles. Its medical importance is debated, with critics citing a lack of scientific validation while proponents view it as a useful diagnostic tool in holistic medicine. Click here to Order
AUD$250

127265
DEEN, LEONARD W.

Conversing in Paradise: Poetic Genius and identity-as-Community in Blake's Los.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [viii], 274; illustrated frontispiece, bibliography, index, bound in original yellow cloth, title lettered in blue on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Columbia; University of Missouti Press; 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127498
DELAMOTTE, PHILIP H.

The Practice of Photography: A Manual for Students and Amateurs.
Second Edition (With Additions and Alterations); Cr. 8vo; pp. viii, 166, (8), advertisements; frontispiece being a photographic picture printed from a collodion negative, bound in original embossed pink cloth, title lettered in gilt on upper board, cloth and endpapers a little stained, frontispiece a little marked, good copy.
London; Photographic Institution; 1855.
(COLLODION NEGATIVE (wet-plate collodion), 1851-1885 A solution of collodion and potassium iodide is poured over a glass plate leaving a clear film containing halide. The plate is then dipped in a solution of silver nitrate to form light sensitive silver halide on and just under the collodion surface). Click here to Order
AUD$300

127385
DIATLOFF, G; Compiler.

Noxious Plants of Queensland.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [v], 100; text illustrated with numerous b/w. drawings, bound in original stiff stapled wrappers, stamp on wrapper and a small stain, otherwise a very good copy.
Sherwood, Qld.; The Alan Fletcher Research Station, Department of Lands; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127281
DICKENS, CHARLES; SLATER, MICHAEL.

The Catalogue of the Suzannet Charles Dickens Collection.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xvi, 299; portrait frontispiece. text with 68 b/w. illustrations, catalogue of the Suzannet Sale, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped decoration to upper board, dustjacket very good copy.
London; Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications; 1975.
A useful Dickens bibliography, with points noted. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127369
DIETRICH, OTTO.

The Hitler I Knew: Memoirs of the Third Reich's Press Chief. Introduction by Roger Moorhouse.
First Edition in this format; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 242; text illustrated with 8 pages of b/w. photographs, index, bound in original quarter red cloth, with cream papered boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
New York; Skyhorse Publishing Inc.; 2010. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127361
DIXON, JOAN M; HUXLEY, LINDA; Editor.

Donald Thomson's Mammals And Fishes Of Northern Australia.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xii, 210; text illustrated with numerous photographs, maps, 3 appendices, references, index; dustjacket, a fine copy.
Melbourne; Thomas Nelson; 1985.
A unique record of the work of a brilliant zoologist and anthropologist far advanced for his time. This superb collection of photographs taken in the harsh conditions of northern Australia, show a remarkable diversity of Australian fauna, their habitats and also the native inhabitants of the north. The text includes notes from the diaries and records which Thomson kept on his travels. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127288
DODD, IAN; DODD, SOPHIA.

Lette: The Railway that Never Opened.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 76; printed endpapers, text illustrated with numerous photographs and maps some in colour, numerous line diagrams, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Little Catherine Books; 2018. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127189
DONALD, IRENE.

Her Blood in Our veins: The Story of Ellen Wainwright (Alias Esther Eccles).
First Edition; Oblong demy 4to; pp. (102); text with numerous b/w. illustrations and maps, numerous family trees, bound in stiff laminated wrappers with removable clasp on spine, good copy.
Irene Donald; 1988. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127459
DOWNEY, ERIN; GROAT, VERONICA.

"The Force Behind The Force": 10 Force Support Battalion In East Timor, 20 September 1999 - 20 February 2000. (Cover Title).
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. vi, 98; text illustrated with numerous photographs many in colour, 10 FSB key personnel, organisational chart, honours and awards, nominal roll, bound in original slick illustrated boards, very good copy.
Townsville, QLD.; 10 Force Support Battalion; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127458
DRAYDON, ALLAN W.

Men Of Courage. A History of 2/25 Australian Infantry Battalion 1940 - 1945.
Cr. 4to; pp. 382; portrait frontispiece, b/w. illustrations, honour roll, wounded in action, honours and awards, nominal roll, bibliography, index, index of maps, index of photographs, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Loftus; Australian Military History Publications; 2001.
This is the story of 2/25 Australian Infantry battalion, which was formed in July 1940 in Queensland and saw active service with 7 Division in Syria, New Guinea and Borneo. Click here to Order
AUD$200

127198
DUMONT D'URVILLE, CAPTAIN (later Rear-Admiral) JULES S-C.

An Account in Two Volumes of Two Voyages To The South Seas. To Australia, New Zealand, Oceania 1826-1829 in the corvette Astrolabe and to the Straits of Magellan, Chile, Oceania, South East Asia, Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Torres Strait 1837-1840 in the corvettes Astrolabe and Zelee. Translated from the French and edited by Helen Rosenman.
Two Volumes; Reprint; Super Royal 8vo; Vol.1. pp. lv, 312; frontispiece, 27 plates eight of which are in colour, 13 maps one of which is double page, appendices, notes, Vol.11. pp. xiv, 319; frontispiece, 29 plates two of which are coloured, 16 maps including one double page map appendices, notes biographical index bibliography, index, original full canvas binding title lettered in gilt on red leather label on spine, in original slip case, a fine set.
Carlton; Melbourne University Press, 1988.
Excellent illustrations including sealers hut in Westernport, Sydney Cove, horse races, racial types in New Guinea and everyday life amongst the sailors. Also, unique insights into the feelings of the French as colonists who only wish to return to France after making their fortune compared to the English who will happily live in a colony and develop farms and businesses in the colony never returning to their homeland. Click here to Order
AUD$95

127128
EDGCUMBE, LADY ERNESTINE; WOOD, LADY MARY.

Four Months' Cruise in A Sailing Yacht.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. viii, 307; illustrated frontispiece and title page, 1 full page map, 5 further full page plates, bound in contemporary crushed blue Moroccan leather, raised bands, contrasting title label on spine, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped decoration on spine, gilt stamped emblem of Presbyterian Ladies College Melbourne on upper board, all edges marbled, binding by Relfe Brothers Limited London, a presentation copy to Miss L. Noble awarded for Geography V. in 1892, with the presentation label laid down on front fixed endpaper, very good copy.
London; Hurst and Blackett, Limited; 1888. Click here to Order
AUD$200

127167
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, VICTORIA.

John and Betty. The Earliest Reader for the Little Ones. Illustrations by Majorie Howden.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 24; coloured illustrations, bound in original orange stiff illustrated stapled wrapper, spine has sticky tape over it, name on title page, wrappers worn, fair copy.
Melbourne; Education Department; 1951
First edition of the classic Victorian reader. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127412
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA.

Pictorial Booklet of Australian Industries.
First Edition; Roy. 4to; pp. 28; text illustrated with 27 b/w. photographs each representing a different industry, bound in original stiff printed stapled wrappers, wrappers marked and stained contents very good.
Melbourne; Victorian Education Department; 1933. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127166
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, VICTORIA.

Playmates. Illustrated by Marjorie Howden.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 72; some colour and b/w. illustrations, stiff illustrated stapled wrapper, spine has sticky tape over it, otherwise a very good copy.
W.M. Housten; Government Printer, Melbourne; 1952. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127433
EDWARDS, PETER.

A Nation at War. Australian politics, society and diplomacy during the Vietnam War 1965-1975.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xviii, 460; numerous b/w illustrations, bibliography, index; original cloth, dustjacket, a fine copy.
St. Leonards; Allen & Unwin; 1997. Click here to Order
AUD$95

127208
ELLEM, ELIZABETH WOOD.

Queen Salote Tupou III and Tungi Mailefihi: A Study of Leadership in Twentieth Century Tonga (1918-41). Thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Melbourne 1981.
First Edition; Thick Med. 4to; pp. xix, 550; illustrated with 2 tipped-in photographs "Salote and Tungi 1917" and "Salote in mourning, 1936", numerous genealogical tables, bibliography, footnote throughout text, bound in blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, very good copy.
Melbourne; Elizabeth Wood Ellem; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127255
ELLIOTT, W.

Cole's Australasian Gardening and Domestic Floriculture.
(First Edition); Cr. 8vo; pp. [ii], 361, (2); monthly calendar of work, index, advertisements, bound in original orange limp cloth with title and decoration in black on spine and upper board, (Note the title page gives the date of publication as 1896 but the board gives it as 1897) possibly a second printing using the title page from the first edition, good copy.
Melbourne; E. W. Cole Book Arcade; (1896). Click here to Order
AUD$220

127351
ELLIS, M. H.

Lachlan Macquarie: Some Aspects of His Life. (The John Murtagh Macrossan Memorial Lectures for 1942).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 104; portrait frontispiece, bound in original stiff printed wrappers, very good copy.
Brisbane; The University of Queensland; 1942. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127383
ENDACOTT, SYDNEY J.

A Tourist Map of The Dandenongs Ranges District: With an Inset of Larger Scale Map of Sherbrooke Forest. (Melbourne's Loverly Playground).
First Edition; Large (63cmx 45cm) folding coloured map, shows main through roads, minor roads, vehicular tracks, foot tracks, camping grounds, picnic grounds, insert of Sherbrooke Forest, folds into original printed wrapper, light stain in top left corner otherwise a very good copy.
Black Rock, Vic.; Sydney. J. Endacott; n.d. (c-1940's). Click here to Order
AUD$125

127200
ERICKSON, RICA.

The Brand On His Coat. Biographies of Some Western Australian Convicts.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 359; 2 maps, 36 b/w illustrations, appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, good copy.
Nedlands, WA; University of Western Australia; 1983.
An exploration of convict life in Western Australia, focusing on the men who were transported there from Britain. Erickson meticulously details their lives, challenges, and the impact of their forced labor on colonial society. The book delves into the personal stories behind the faceless convicts, illustrating their resilience and humanity. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127177
EWART, ALFRED.

Flora Of Victoria.
First Edition; Thick Demy 8vo; pp. 1257; coloured frontispiece, text with numerous b/w. line drawings, index and glossary, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, cloth a little faded, very good copy.
Melbourne; Prepared by Government Printer for the University Press; 1930. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127494
EYRE, EDWARD JOHN.

Edward John Eyre Reports Of The Expedition To King George's Sound 1841 And The Death Of Baxter.
Limited Edition; Sm. 8vo; pp. 48; original cloth, title on label on front board, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Sullivan's Cove, 1983.
Private press; hand set, and printed for the publisher in Adelaide at the Nag's Head Press in Christchuch. Limited edition to 155 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127461
FAIREY, ERIC.

The 38th Battalion A.I.F. The Story and Official History of the 38th Battalion A.I.F.
Facsimile Edition; 8vo; (viii), 110; 16 full-page plates (photographs), appendices roll of honours, men who served with the battalion officers; illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
No Publisher or date given. (c - 1960's). Click here to Order
AUD$115

127260
FERBER, MICHAEL.

The Social Vision of William Blake.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 254, (1); notes, index, bound in original black cloth, contrasting label on spine, title lettered in gilt on label, dustjacket, fine copy.
Princeton, NJ.; Princeton University Press; 1985.
The book offers a deep exploration of Blake’s radical political and social views. Ferber examines how Blake's poetry and art reflect his opposition to oppression, authority, and inequality, emphasizing his revolutionary ideas about personal freedom, social justice, and human potential. Ferber skilfully connects Blake’s work to his broader historical context, showing how his visionary ideas critique 18th-century British society. This book is essential for understanding Blake's unique blend of mysticism and political dissent. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127287
FINCH, JANETTE HELEN.

Bibliography of Patrick White. (Bibliographies of Australian Writers).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 48; b/w portrait frontispiece, bibliography of 520 items, index; stiff stapled wrapper, edges a little faded otherwise a very good copy.
Adelaide; Libraries of the South Board; 1966. Click here to Order
AUD$20

127341
FINLAYSON, J. D; RIGSBY, B; BEK, H. J.

Connections in Native Title: Genealogies, Kinship and Groups. (Research Monograph no. 13).
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. vi, 163, (1); notes, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, The Australian National University; 1999. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127218
FLETCHER, BRIAN H.

Landed Enterprise and Penal Society. A History of Farming and Grazing in New South Wales before 1821.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 265; illustrated frontispiece and title page, 2 maps, 22 tables, appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, good copy.
Sydney; Sydney University Press; 1976. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127247
FLYNN, MICHAEL.

Settlers and Seditionists. The People Of The Convict Ship Surprize 1794.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. lii, 184; map endpapers, appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Sydney, Angela Lind, 1994.
Edition limited to 1000 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$70

127251
FOLEY, FIONA; Editor.

The Art of Politics The Politics of Art: The Place of Indigenous Contemporary Art.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 83; 19 pages of colour illustrations, numerous illustrations within text, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Southport, Qld.; Keeaira Press; 2006.
The book explores the intersection of politics and Indigenous art in Australia. The collection features essays by artists, academics, and activists discussing how Indigenous art reflects, challenges, and reshapes political narratives. It highlights the role of art as a tool for resistance, cultural preservation, and identity assertion. The book underscores the ongoing struggle for Indigenous rights and sovereignty, while celebrating the power of creative expression in driving social change. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127415
FRANCIS, W. D.

Australian Rain-Forest Trees: Including Notes on Some of the Tropical Rain Forests and Descriptions of Many Tropical Species.
Third Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 468; endpaper maps, illustrated frontispiece, text with 270 illustrations, index, bound in publishers brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket chipped along the top edge, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian Government Publishing Service; 1970. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127408
FRASER, DR. LACHLAN.

Watburton Walk. A Self-Guided History Tour.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 40; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, bound in original illustrated stiff wrapper, very good copy.
Warburton; Highland Fling Publishing; 1997. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127264
FROST, LEONORE.

Dating Family Photos 1850 - 1920.
Reprint with Corrections; Cr. 4to; pp. 128; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, conservation of photographs, sources, selected bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Essendon, Vic.; Lenore Frost; 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$85

127285
GALBALLY, FRANK.

Galbally for the defence. Crimes and Controversies - the courtroom dramas of Australia's best known lawyer.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 233; 12 pages of b/w. photographic plates, notes, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Ringwood, Vic.; Viking/Penguin; 1993. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127422
GALE, BARRY G.

Evolution Without Evidence: Charles Darwin and The origin of Species.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. x, 238; portrait frontispiece, notes, works cited, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press; 1982.
The author critically examines the foundational gaps and assumptions in Darwin’s original work. Gale argues that Darwin’s theory lacked empirical evidence at the time. This book is academically important for encouraging a nuanced understanding of scientific theory development and the historical context of Darwin’s ideas. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127232
GAST, ROSS H; CONRAD, AGNES C.

Don Francisco de Paula Marin: A Biography: The letters and Journal of Francisco de Paula Marin.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. [x], 344; portrait frontispiece, 8 pages of b/w. photographic plates, 2 text maps, bibliography, index, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, spine of cloth and dustjacket damaged with a small hole, good copy.
Honolulu; The University Press of Hawaii for The Hawaiian Historical Society; 1973. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127427
GAUKROGER, STEPHEN.

The Emergence of a Scientific Culture: Science and the Shaping of Modernity 1210-1685.
First Edition; Thick Med. 8vo; pp. x, 563; text illustrated with numerous b/w. figures, bibliography, index, bound in original navy cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Oxford; Oxford University Press; 2006.
Gaukroger's explores how science gradually became central to Western culture from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Gaukroger’s detailed analysis of science’s integration with philosophy and religion is academically significant, offering insights into the intellectual transformations that shaped modern scientific thought and cultural values. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127442
GAUNT, CORAL; CLEWORTH, ROBERT; Compilers.

Cats at War. The Story of the RAAF Catalinas in the Asia-Pacific Theatre of War.
First Edition; Lge. 8vo; pp. 278; profusely illustrated throughout, roll of honour, bibliography, index; original stiff illustrated wrapper; minor rubbing to wrapper, very good copy.
Roseville; J. R. Cleworth; 2004.
Signed by Robert Cleworth. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127310
GAY, R. E.

A History Of The Gay Family.
First Limited Edition; Demy 4to; pp. [vi], 109; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, several maps, numerous family charts, bound in original faux brown leather, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
Marsfield, NSW; R. E. Gay; 1980.
Limited edition of 200 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$145

127253
GORE, JOHN.

Mary Duchess of Bedford 1865 - 1937. (Two Volume Set).
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; Vol. I. pp. xv, 200, (80; Vol. II. pp. [viii], 201-480; numerous b/w. photographic illustrations, facsimile letters, indexes, bound in original half blue leather, with blue cloth boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, a nice association copy with a presentation slip on the endpaper of volume one from The Duke of Bedford (Lord Herbrand Russell, 9th Duke of Bedford) Mary's husband and prominent zoologist to Sir P. Chalmers Mitchell the Scottish zoologist, Mary Duchess of Bedford was self noted for her ornithological voyages and work, her journal A Bird-watcher's Diary , was privately published in 1938 after her death, the bottom edges of the spines are worn on this set but the bindings are tight and internally a clean bright set.
London; John Murray; 1938. Click here to Order
AUD$190

127328
GOUGH, BARRY M; Editor.

To The Pacific And Arctic With Beechey. The Journal Of Lieutenant George Peard Of H.M.S. `Blossom' 1825-1828.
Hakluyt Society, Second Series, Volume. 143; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 278, (6 un-paginated); portrait frontispiece, 3 illustrations, 1 folding map, 1 d/p. map illustration, appendix, select bibliography, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt decoration on upper board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Cambridge; Published for the Hakluyt Society At The University Press; 1973. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127187
GRASBY, W. CATTON.

The Coonawarra Fruit Colony and Yallum Estate, Near Penola, South Australia.
Facsimile Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 39; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, 2 full page maps, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Penola, SA; Gaye and Glen Clifford; 1990. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127261
GREAVES, GEOFF.

The Circus Comes To Town. Nostalgia Of Australian Big Tops.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 4to; pp. 96; illustrated endpapers, frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations, index, bound in original blue cloth, dustjacket, very good copy.
Sydney; Reed; 1980. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127379
GREEN, IRVINE. & BEAVIS, BEATTY.

Park Orchards. A Short History. Illustrated by Irvine Green
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 20; endpaper map, illustrated with several line drawings and two maps, original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Doncaster; Templestowe Historical Society; 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127387
GREENWOOD, JAMES.

The Adventures of Reuben Davidger; Seventeen Years and Four Months Captive among the Dyaks of Borneo.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 356; coloured frontispiece "The Dyak Head Hunt", text with 8 full page engraved plates in tinted paper, 27 b/w. text illustrations, bound in publishers green embossed cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine gilt stamped decoration on spine and upper board, all edges gilt, cloth worn, faint stain to edge of first half dozen pages, binding a little loose but still sound, previous owner's inscription on half title page, good copy.
London; S. O. Beeton, 248, Strand, W. C.; 1865.
Thrilling 19th-century adventure novel that follows the life of Reuben Davidger, a seafarer who faces a series of daring escapades after being shipwrecked in the South Seas. The story captures the essence of survival, resilience, and exploration in exotic, often perilous settings. Greenwood’s detailed descriptions and engaging plot make it a classic of Victorian adventure literature, appealing to readers with its vivid portrayal of far-off lands and gripping, unpredictable storyline. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127516
GREY, ZANE.

Tales Of Southern Rivers.
Limited Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. viii, 249; illustrated endpapers, b/w frontispiece, 80 b/w illustrations, gilt edges to pages, full red Morocco binding, illustrations of fish, border and title in gilt, a fine copy.
Lyon, Mississipi; Derrydale Press; 1951.
Limited edition of 2500 copies, signed by author's son. Early American sporting literature. Originally published in 1924, Grey’s work chronicles his fishing adventures across southern rivers, from the Everglades to the jungles of Central America. Known for his vivid storytelling, Grey combines natural descriptions with accounts of big-game fishing, capturing the excitement and challenges of the sport. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127160
GRIFFITHS, "FADG".

Australian Trout Anglers' Insects.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 207; 8 pages of coloured plates, text illustrated with numerous b/w. drawings, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, inscription on half title page, good copy.
Ultimo, NSW; Murray Book Distributors Pty. Limited; 1978. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127479
HADDON, A. C; Editor.

Reports Of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits. Volume I. General Ethnography.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xvi, 422, xi (plates); text illustrated with 10 maps, 11 b/w. photographic plates, 50 text figures, 2 diagrams, bibliography, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, very good clean copy.
Cambridge; At The University Press; 1935.
Foundational work in anthropology. This volume offers comprehensive insights into the social structures, customs, and daily lives of the Torres Strait Islanders, combining meticulous field observations with cultural analysis. Haddon's pioneering approach set standards in ethnography, emphasizing detailed, respectful documentation. It's an essential resource for those interested in early anthropological methodologies and Oceania studies. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127425
HALE, HERBERT M.

The Crustaceans of South Australia parts I and II 1927-1927.
Reprint; Med. 8vo; pp. 380; text with over 300 b/w. illustrations, glossary, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Adelaide; A. B. James, Government Printer; 1976. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127522
HAMILTON, GEORGE.

A Voyage Round the World in His Majesty's Frigate Pandora First printed in 1793 reissued with a foreword by Alex Allan, British High Commissioner and an essay by Peter Gesner, Curator of Maritime Archaeology Queensland Museum. Australian Maritime Series Number Four.
Facsimile Deluxe Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 37, 164; map, portrait frontispiece, original full red leather binding, some minor marks to boards, housed in original clamshell case, very good copy.
Sydney; Horden House; 1998.
A Deluxe issue of 50 copies numbered and signed by Peter Gesner, hand bound in full cherry Scottish calf and presented in a custom-made solander case bound in Oxford Library Buckram. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127435
HANLEY, GORDON K; (paintings by) CONNORS, NEVILLE R; GARNETT, STEPHEN; LOW, ROSEMARY; MUNN, CHARLES A; PERRIN, MIKE; REILLO, PAUL R; VOREN, HOWARD; [text by] COLLAR, NIGEL J; [Foreword by].

Jewels of Nature: The Parrots, Volume I. [all published].
First Limited Edition; Elephant Folio; pp. 60 full page paintings, 62 life size matching studies, hand bound in full green morocco with an inlaid picture of a Major Mitchell Cockatoo with gilt metal frame, raised bands, title lettered in gilt on upper board, gilt line decoration on spine, housed in the publishers green solander case. corners of the solander slightly bumped, some very light spotting to the first few pages, all plates clean and fine.
Lower Portland, NSW; Okko Boer Fine Art Collectibles; 2001.
Intended edition of 2000 but only 130 published. Originally published with a retail price of $20,000 for this volume and a second volume, volume two was never published. This copy being number 76 signed by both Okko Boer and Gordon K. Hanley.An exquisite volume, lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, celebrating the world’s most colorful avian treasures. Hanley’s work is both scientifically rigorous and artistically rich, with detailed illustrations capturing each species’ unique charm. This tome is a splendid addition for any collector or ornithologist, offering both an aesthetic delight and an authoritative account of parrots’ natural history and conservation status. Click here to Order
AUD$2000

127360
HANSEN, BRIAN.

Tigerland. The History of the Richmond Football Club from 1885.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. 288; numerous b/w illustrations, 1 colour plate, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in yellow on spine and upper board, upper board decorated, dustjacket creased and chipped on edges, previous owner's inscription on half title page, good copy.
Melbourne; Richmond Former Players and Official Association; 1989. Click here to Order
AUD$55

127447
HARRISON, COURTNEY T.

Ambon Island Of Mist. 2/21st Battalion AIF (Gull Force) Prisoners Of War 1941-1945.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (viii), 262; numerous b/w illustrations and maps within text, POW's statistical summary Hainan Island, nominal roll Hainan Island, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
North Geelong; T.W. and C.T.Harrison; 1988.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbour, Japanese Forces with ultimate sights on Australia, advanced to Ambon, Timor and New Guinea. Gull Force, consisting of 1131 AIF troops, was sent to help defend the tiny Nei island of Ambon, only to encounter a Japanese Division. The events that followed led to three and a half years of imprisonment. During the imprisonment they lost over two thirds of their number. Click here to Order
AUD$275

127521
HART, T. J.

Nineteenth Century Banking Records A case Study Of The bank of Australasia. A thesis submitted in satisfaction of a degree of Master of Arts (Archives and Records) in Monash University.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. vi, 139 (printed one side only); 9 full page illustrations, several text tables and figures, appendix, bibliography, bound in original blue cloth, fine copy.
Camberwell; T. J. Hart; 1996. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127326
HASLUCK, PAUL N.

Painters' Oils, Colours, and Varnishes.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 160; endpaper advertisements, text with 51 b/w. illustrations, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in black on spine and upper board, decoration in red to upper board, name on half title page otherwise a very good copy.
London; Cassell and Company, Ltd.; 1910. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127506
HAWKER, MURIEL.

H.G. Hawker, Airman: His Life And Work. With A Foreword By Lt.-Col. J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xxiv, 25-319; b/w portrait frontispiece, 15 b/w plates, original navy cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, spine and corners bumped, cloth marked with a few small areas of wear to cloth, flecking to top of page edges, front and rear free endpapers browned, frontispiece tissue guard creased, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, good copy.
London; Hutchinson & Co.; 1922. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127402
HENDERSON, WALTER G.

Nelligang.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. [iv], 184, (4); bound in publishers original blue cloth, title lettered in dark blue on spine, dustjacket chipped and damaged on edges, previous owners inscription on front endpaper, pages a little browned, good copy.
Melbourne; Lothian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd.; 1945. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127472
HENRY, R. L.

The Story Of The 2/4th Field Regiment. A History of a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment during the Second World War.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (x), 410; 68 plates (7 f/p.), 7 maps (of which some are sketch maps), honors and awards, roll of honor, bound in original navy cloth boards, title in gilt on spine, spine faded on one corner, name on front endpaper, good copy.
Melbourne; The Merrion Press; 1950. Click here to Order
AUD$200

127231
HERDT, GILBERT H; Editor.

Ritualized Homosexuality in Melanesia.
Thick Med. 8vo; pp. iv, 410; endpaper maps, illustrated title page, 3 text maps, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, near fine copy.
Berkeley, CA; University of California Press; 1993. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127275
HIRST, JOHN.

The Sentimental Nation. The Making of the Australian Commonwealth.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xi, 388; numerous b/w. illustrations throughout text, notes, sources, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket, fine copy
South Melbourne; Oxford University Press; 2000.
This comprehensive history of the attainment of Federation in Australia is a major contribution to the centenary in 2001. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127248
HIXON, MARGARET.

Salote: Queen of Paradise.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 239; 32 pages of b/w. photographic plates, 3 genealogies, 4 maps, list of oral histories, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Dunedib, NZ; University of Otago Press; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127476
HOCKING, GEOFF.

To The Diggings! A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Australia. 1851-2001.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 256; illustrated endpapers, profusely illustrated throughout, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original blue cloth, dustjacket a little creased otherwise a very good copy.
Melbourne; Lothian Books; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127443
HOLLOWAY, DAVID.

Endure and Fight, A detailed history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 1914-19 Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine, France and Belgium.
First Limited Edition; Thick Med. 8vo; pp. xxxii, 874; coloured frontispiece, numerous text illustrations, 23 maps, 2 charts, endnotes, bibliography, general index, name index, appendixes including the Nominal roll, bound in quarter cloth with beige printed boards, fine copy signed by the author on the title page.
Port Melbourne; The 4th Light Horse Regiment Memorial Association; 2011.
A Limited numbered edition of 513 copies. This copy being No. 193. Click here to Order
AUD$395

127249
HOLMES, LOWELL D.

Quest for the Real Samoa: The Mead/Freeman Controversy & Beyond. Postscript by Elanor Leacock.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 209, (3); illustrated frontispiece, 4 full pages of b/w. illustrations, 1 page map, Samoan pronunciation guide, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket, very good copy.
Massachusetts; Bergin & Garvey Publishers, Inc.; 1987. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127350
HOLMES, SIR MAURICE.

Captain James Cook. A Bibliographical Excursion.
Reprint; 8vo; pp. 103; 11 b/w plates; original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, light flecking to page edges, otherwise a very good copy.
New York; Burt Franklin; 1968.
Research & Source works series 262. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127430
HORNER, DAVID; Editor.

Duty First. The Royal Australian Regiment in War and Peace.
First Edition; Thick Med. 8vo; pp. xxviii, 525; numerous b/w illustrations throughout, 9 maps, appendices, notes, bibliography, index; original black cloth, dustjacket, good copy.
(North Sydney), Allen & Unwin, (1990). Click here to Order
AUD$45

127353
HORTON, THOMAS; MORRIS, KENNETH.

The Andersons Of Western Port: The Discover and Exploration of Western Port, Victoria, and the Life of the First Settler in Eastern Victoria, Samuel Anderson, and His Two Brothers, Hugh and Thomas. from 1797 to 1903.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 140; 15 photographs, 6 maps, references, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in black on spine and upper board, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Bass Valley Historical Society with the support of Council Of Shire Of Bass; 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$28

127389
HOY, EDITH ELLEN.

Harrietville... down the golden years. 115 Years of Continuous Gold Seeking.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 40; numerous b/w illustrations throughout, 2 maps, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper; minor scuffing to wrapper, good copy.
(Pryor Printing Service, Wangaratta). (1975). Click here to Order
AUD$26

127411
HUGO WERTHEIM PTY. LTD.

Catalogue - Hugo Wertheim Pty. Ltd. Lyric House. 250 Collins Street Melbourne.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 16; illustrated title page, 10 models of piano illustrated within the catalogue, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Melbourne; Hugo Wertheim Pty. Ltd.; n.d. (? 1930).
Australian pianos, produced in Richmond, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Around 18,000 upright pianos were made in Melbourne between 1908 and 1935. They were designed for the south-eastern Australian climate and were a popular all-purpose piano. Dame Nellie Melba, frequently requested that Wertheim Pianos be used during her performances. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127399
HUME-COOK, JAMES.

Tales of the Dandenongs (Fourth Series).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp 48; stiff stapled wrapper, flecking to page edges, otherwise a very good copy.
Brighton, Vic.; The Author; December 1940.
The Author notes that "No copies of this booklet will be offered for sale, the whole edition having been reserved for distribution amongst friends". Click here to Order
AUD$75

127400
HUME-COOK, JAMES.

Tales of the Dandenongs (Second Series).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp 30; bound in original stiff stapled wrapper, flecking to page edges, good copy.
Brighton, Vic.; The Author; December 1938.
The Author notes that "No copies of this booklet will be offered for sale, the whole edition having been reserved for distribution amongst friends". Click here to Order
AUD$75

127401
HUME-COOK, JAMES.

Tales of the Dandenongs (Third Series).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp 52; bound in original stiff stapled wrapper, flecking to page edges, good copy.
Brighton, Vic.; The Author; December 1939.
The Author notes that "No copies of this booklet will be offered for sale, the whole edition having been reserved for distribution amongst friends". Click here to Order
AUD$75

127205
HUMPHERY-SMITH, CECIL.

The Phillimore ATLAS and INDEX of Parish Registers.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. (xi), 281; approximately 99 maps, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
(Sussex); Phillimore & Co,; 1984. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127332
HUNT, ROBERT; Collected and Edited by.

Popular Romances of the West of England; or, The Drolls, Traditions, and Superstitions of Old Cornwall.
Second Edition (First and Second Series in One Volume); Demy 8vo; pp. 475, (32) publishers catalogue; illustrated frontispiece, title page vignette, text with 1 full page plate, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, decoration to spine and boards in black and gilt, cloth a little worn some occasional light foxing, good copy.
London; John Camden Hotten; 1871. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127333
HUSBAND, JOSEPH.

The Story of the Pullman Car.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. [xii], 161; portrait frontispiece, 20 full page b/w. photographic plates, numerous b/w. text illustrations, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, cloth a little worn, good copy.
Chicago; A. C. McClurg & Co.; May 1917.
The book traces the history of the Pullman Company and its iconic luxury train cars. Through detailed accounts, Husband traces the development of Pullman cars and their transformation of rail travel into a symbol of elegance and comfort. His book sheds light on the company’s role in American industry and society, including its influence on labor relations. This classic work is essential for those interested in transportation history and early 20th-century American culture. Click here to Order
AUD$85

127467
HUTCHISON, JOHN; MULLER, PETER; PHASEY, CRAIG; BROWN, WAYNE; CORK, ANDREW; FOGGO, COLIN.

'Swift To Destroy' An Illustrated History of 77 Squadron RAAF 1942-1992.
Revised Edition; Med. 4to; pp. 108; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and several maps, original combat reports, list of personnel killed on operation duty, summary of decorations awarded, aircraft performance tables, list of commanding officers, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Adelaide; Lutheran Publishing House; 1992.
First edition published in 1986 compiled by Wayne Brown, Andrew Cork and Colin Foggo, this revised edition gives the history up until 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127246
IDRIESS, ION L.

The Silver City.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 214; original map endpapers, portrait frontispiece, 14 pages of b/w illustrations, 5 maps; original red cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, stamped decoration in silver to spine and upper board, a tight bright copy.
Sydney; Angus & Robertson; 1956. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127359
IRVING, HELEN.

The Centenary Companion to Australian Federation.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. xxi, 474; illustrated map endpapers, text with numerous b/w illustrations. appendices, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, good copy.
Oakley; Cambridge University Press; 1999. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127204
JACOBS LEWIS VINES. (Architects) & LEWIS, DR MILES.

Maldon Conservation Study: Part One, Conservation Priorities and Management Report and Recommendations.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. [vi], 94; illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, maps, tables and plans, including four fold plans of street scapes, appendices, original illustrated printed stiff wrappers, spiral bound, good copy.
Maldon; Town and Country Planning Board; 1977. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127156
JARL, MOONIE. (WILF REEVES).

The Legends of Moonie Jarl.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 44; text with 9 full page, coloured illustrations, several b/w. text illustrations, bound in original illustrated cloth, dustjacket a little chipped on edges, good copy.
Brisbane; Jacaranda Press; 1964. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127331
JIKAMURA, WASUKE; Editor.

The Russo-Japanese War: Fully Illustrated. No's 4, 5 and 6. (Bound in one Volume).
First Editions; Cr. 4to; No. 4. pp. [ii], 426-566; No. 5. pp. [ii], 567-706; No. 5. pp. [ii], 707-848; coloured frontispieces, illustrated with 73 full page plates 21 of which are in full colour one being double page, 7 folding maps, numerous b/w. text photographs and drawings, the three numbers bound in later yellow cloth, title lettered in black on spine, some chipping two the bottom page edges of a few pages, not effecting text , good copy.
Tokyo; Kinkodo Publishing Co.; 1904, 1904, 1905. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127362
JOHNS, FRED.

Fred Johns's Annual 1913, Showing Who is Who in Australasia: A Record of the Men of the Day.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. viii, 176; bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, scattered foxing, good copy.
Adelaide; Fred Johns; 1913.
Second Year of publication. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127363
JOHNS, FRED.

Johns's Notable Australians And Who Is Who In Australia. A Dictionary of Biography Containing Records of the Careers of Men and Women of Distinction in the Commonwealth of Australia and the Dominion of New Zealand.
Limited Second Edition; 8vo; pp. 370; re-backed in red cloth retaining the original cloth spine, previous owner's name on title page, scattered foxing, good copy.
Adelaide; The Author; 1908.
Limited numbered edition, this copy being No. 185. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127176
JOHNSTON, G. C.

A Preliminary Survey of the Tasmanian Deer Population. (Tasmanian Fauna Bulletin, June 1961).
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. [iii], 12; text with one illustration and several graphs and tables, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, good copy.
Hobart; The Animals and Birds protection Board; 1961. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127345
JOHNSTONE-BRYDEN, RICHARD.

The Royal Yacht Britannia: The Official History.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. x, 310; illustrated endpapers, illustrated title page and frontispiece, text illustrated with numerous photographs a few in colour, list of commanding officers, key dates, dimensions and statistics, costs, bibliography, notes, glossary, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
London; Conway Maritime Press; 2003. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127377
JONES, GEORGE

Growing Together. A Gardening History of Geelong - extending to Colac and Camperdown. Together with the two supplementary Volumes.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 295; 8 pages coloured plates, 10 full page plates, 13 pages plates, index, illustrated frontispiece, illustrated endpapers, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, signed by author on front endpaper, very good copy. Supplementary Volumes, Cr. 4to; pp. 64 &49; numerous illustrations, very good copies.
Belmont, Vic.; George Jones; 1984. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127192
KEELEY, MALCOLM.

Birmingham's Blue and Cream Buses.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 176; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous photographs some in colour, summary of bus deliveries, bound in original slick illustrated boards, dustjacket, fine copy.
Capital Transport Publishing Ltd.; 2016. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127395
KENNETH CRAIGIE & CO; Cartographer.

Craigie's Town Map of Victoria: Showing also Roads, Railways, etc.
First Edition; Large (98cm x73cm) folding map, printed in red and black, folded into its original printed wrappers, 32 folds, very good copy.
Sydney; Kenneth Craigie & Co., Australian Map Publishers; n.d. (1942). Click here to Order
AUD$150

127216
KEOGH, FRANCIS.

The Old Bush School: That was Built in the Wrong Location.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 62, (6); numerous b/w photographic illustrations throughout, list of artlook books, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper; a very good copy.
Perth, WA.; Artlook Books; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127489
KERNOT, W. C; M.A; C. E.

On Some Common Errors In Iron Bridge Design.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 50; 8 b/w illustrations; original green cloth, title and decoration stamped on front board, name and bookplate on front endpaper, very good copy.
Melbourne; Ford & Son; 1898.
Ferguson 11123. Click here to Order
AUD$105

127462
KERR, JOAN; BROADBENT, JAMES.

Gothick Taste. In The Colony Of New South Wales.
First Edition; Lge. 4to; pp. 156; numerous b/w illustrations, colour illustrations, notes, bibliography, index; original cloth, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Sydney, The David Ell Press, (1980).
Limited Edition of 1500 copies. Signed by the author. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127214
KIRK, JAMES.

Stirling Presbytery Records 1581-1587. (Scottish History Society, Fourth Series, Volume 17).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xlvi, 337, (6); footnotes, index, bound in original light blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper otherwise a fine copy.
Edinburgh; Clark Constable Ltd for the Scottish History Society; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127137
KOZMINSKY, ISIDORE.

The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 434; coloured frontispiece "The Great Opal The Flame Queen", 5 full page coloured plates within text, numerous b/w. photographic plates, numerous b/w. text illustrations, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, top edge gilt, spine faded, back hinge starting to crack, signed and dated by the author at the end of the preface, a bright tight clean copy. SCARCE.
New York; G. P. Putnam's Sons; 1922.
Isidore Israel Kominisky (1870-1940) was a well-known Melbourne esotericist and jeweller and is reputed to have been a leading member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The book blends scientific knowledge with mystical traditions surrounding gemstones. Kozminsky explores not only the physical properties of various gems but also their symbolic meanings, astrological connections, and supposed spiritual and healing powers. This combination of science and mysticism makes the book valuable to a diverse audience, including jewellers, collectors, and those interested in crystal healing and esoteric traditions. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127471
LAMBERT, G E; Compiler.

Commando. From Tidal River To Tarakan. The Story Of No. 4. Australian Independent Company, AIF later known as 2/4Th Australian Commando Squadron, AIF 1941 - 45.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xxvi, 509; illustrated endpapers,18 pages of maps, text with b/w. illustrations and maps, chronology, fallen comrades, master nominal roll, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Melbourne; The Author; (1994). Click here to Order
AUD$145

127520
LANDSBOROUGH, WILLIAM.

Journal Of Landsborough's Expedition From Carpentaria, In Search Of Burke And Wills. With a Map Showing His Route.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 128; new b/w frontispiece with original protective tissue guard, map is complete; new 1/4 green cloth spine with original pink printed boards, boards are worn and stained, light flecking to head page edges, a good copy.
Melbourne; Wilson & Mackinnon Printers; 1862.
Landsborough (21 February 1825- 16 March 1886) was selected by the governments of Victoria and Queensland to lead one of the four parties sent out to search for Burke and Wills, his party set out from the Gulf of Carpentaria southwards. Although failing in its prime objective, the expedition chartered the location of much prime grazing land. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127262
LAUGESEN, AMANDA.

Diggerspeak: The Language of Australians at War.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxiv, 206; guide to sources, a to z of words, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
South Melbourne; Oxford University Press; 2005. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127197
LAUGHTON, J. G.

From Forest Trail To City Street: The Story of the Presbyterian Church among the Maori People.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 100; chronology of the Maori mission, bound in original stiff printed stapled wrappers, good copy.
Christchurch, NZ.; Maori Synod of the presbyterian Church; n.d. (1961). Click here to Order
AUD$35

127478
LAUREAU, PATRICK.

Condor The Luftwaffe in Spain 1936-1939.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 240; illustrated title page, 16 pages of coloured plates, text with numerous b/w. photographs, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
East Yorkshire; Hikoki Publications Ltd.; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127512
LAWRY, REV WALTER.

Friendly and Feejee Islands: A Missionary Visit to Various Stations In The South Seas, in The Year MDCCCXLVII. With an Appendix Containing Notices Of The Political Constitution, Population, Production, Manners, Customs, and Mythology of the People, and of the State of Religion Among Them.
Second Edition; Demy 12mo; pp. xii, 144; frontispiece folding map showing the "Christian Stations" in the Feejee Islands, six full page woodcut illustrations, list of missionaries, notes, bound in original green limp cloth, title and decoration embossed on front board, blind stamped decoration of front and rear board, small piece cut from corner of front free endpaper, covers a little worn, some minor underlining in pencil, good copy.
London; Published By John Mason; 1850. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127155
LAWSON, HENRY.

On The Track and Over The Sliprails (Cover Title of the Combined Issue).
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. viii, 158, viii, 167, 17 (advertisements); title pages of both parts are dated 1900, advertisements at end of second part dated March 1900, bound in original green cloth. titles lettered in gilt on spine, some marks on cloth, spine a little canted, good copy.
Sydney, Angus and Robertson, 1900.
Mackaness: 4C. is identical except for the fact that he lists the dates of the advertisements as either May or June 1900, where the advertisements in this copy are dated March 1900 similar to his 4A pictorial paper covers copy. Click here to Order
AUD$200

127289
LAWSON, P. W.

Birmingham Corporation Tramway Rolling Stock.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 212; illustrated frontispiece, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, bound in original slick illustrated boards, very good copy.
West Midlands; Birmingham Transport Historical Group; 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127168
LEMON, ANDREW; Editor.

Melbourne's Pride and Glory: 150 Years at the Royal Botanical Gardens. The Victorian Historical Journal. Issue 247, Vol. 67, No. 1. April 1996.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 176; numerous b/w illustrations throughout, notes, loosely inserted large double sided folding plan of the gardens, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, a fine copy.
Melbourne; The Royal Historical Society Of Victoria; 1996.
Issue devoted to the Royal Botanic Gardens including 10 articles. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127405
LEONARD JOEL PTY. LTD.

The Clivenden Auction "Clivendon Mansions', Wellington Parade, East Melbourne: Magnificent Furnishings, Antiques, light Fittings, Soft Furnishings, Bed & Table Linen, Silver Ware, 4 Miles of Carpet, Etc.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (60) unpaginated, listing 2596 items for sale, bound in illustrated stapled wrapper, good copy.
Melbourne, Vic.; Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.; April 1968. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127172
LESLIE, JUDY; Compiler.

Kensington School No. 2374. Centenary 1981-1981.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 24; illustrated endpapers, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, list of head teachers, several early class photographs, bound in original illustrated stapled wrappers, wrappers a little worn, good copy.
Kensington Primary School No. 2374; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127206
LESSER, ROBERT.

PULP ART: Original Cover Paintings for the Great American Pulp Magazines.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. viii,182; text with numerous coloured illustrations, original pulp paintings collector's guide, artists' biographies, bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in red on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
New York; Gramercy Books; 1997. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127219
LEWIS, JOHN.

Address To The Royal Geographical Society of Australasia. South Australia Branch. Delivered At The Anniversary Meeting, On The 30th October, 1914.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp 55; 4 b/w plates, 1 large folding map " Country explored by the Central Australian Expedition of Captain Charles Sturt", bound in original printed paper wrapper, good copy.
Printed in Adelaide by W.K. Thomas; 1914.
Nine articles in total. Includes the President's Annual Address, an article on the Central Australian Expedition which left Adelaide August 10th, 1844. It was led by Charles Sturt, and Mr. Edward John Eyre later joined the party. Also articles on Mr Edward John Eyre, Sir Paul Edmund De Strezelecki, The Crozet Islands, The North-Western Central Region Of Australia, The Australian Antarctic Expedition, Storage Of Waters Of The River Murray, and on the Late Secretary. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127375
LEWIS, MILES; GOAD, PHILIP; MAYNE, ALAN; SCURFIELD, JUDITH; STOREY, ROHAN.

Melbourne; The City's History and Development. Volume 2: Bibliography.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. (130); 1 full page map, references sources, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers with green cloth spine, previous owners name on acknowledgment page, otherwise a very good copy
Melbourne; City of Melbourne; 1994. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127410
LINDNER, JOCELYN.

Kow Plains and Beyond 1849 -1988. A History of the Area Encompassed by the Tutye and District Combined School Sports Association.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 160; illustrated endpapers, illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, several maps, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, minor marks to wrappers otherwise a very good copy.
Cowangie Back-to Committee; 1988. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127145
LINDSAY, NORMAN.

Norman Lindsay and His Nudes: A Monash Gallery of Art Travelling Exhibition.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 12; illustrated endpaper, text with 6 b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Wheelers Hill, Vic.; Monash Gallery of Art; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127453
LOCK, CECIL BERT LOVELL.

The Fighting 10th. A South Australian Centenary Souvenir Of The 10th Battalion, A.I.F. 1914-19. A Collection of Biographical, Historical, and Statistical Records appertaining to the 10th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, from the Raising of same at Morphettville, South Australia, August 17, 1914, to its Disbandment at Chatelet, Belgium, March 17, 1919.
First Edition; Second Impression; Demy 8vo; pp. (x), 320; regimental list of officers, roll of honour, nominal roll of original battalion, bound in original red cloth title lettered in black on spine and front board which denotes the second impression as the first impression the title was in gilt; bookplate of Neil Francis Falconer on front endpaper, fine copy.
Adelaide; Webb & Son; 1936. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127186
LORD, JOHN; Editor.

The Gardens of the City of Melbourne. Celebrating 150 Years.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 64; map endpaper, illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs and maps, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Melbourne; City of Melbourne; 1993. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127256
LOUTHAN, HOWARD.

The Quest for Compromise: Peacemakers in Counter-Reformation Vienna.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 185, (30; text with 14 b/w. illustrations, select bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Cambridge; University of Cambridge press; 1997.
The book examines religious tensions and efforts at reconciliation during the Reformation in Central Europe. Focusing on figures who sought middle ground between Catholicism and Protestantism, Louthan highlights the cultural and intellectual efforts aimed at fostering tolerance and dialogue. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127349
LOVE, G. C; Editorial Chairman.

Masonic Proclivities. (Transactions of The Victorian Lodge of Research No. 218. Volume 22).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 167; endnotes, bibliography, appendices, membership lists, bound in original spiral binding with illustrated stiff wrappers, very good copy.
East Melbourne; The Victorian Lodge of Research No. 218; 2008. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127140
LUCAS, A. H. S; LE SOUEF, W. H. DUDLEY.

The Birds of Australia.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 490; coloured frontispiece, plus 5 other full-paged colour plates; numerous b/w. illustrations and plates, bound in original green cloth bumped and worn, previous owner's name on front endpaper, fair copy only.
Melbourne; Whitcombe and Tombs Limited; 1911. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127158
LUNT, IAN; BARLOW, TIM; ROSS, JAMES.

Plains Wandering: Exploring the Grassy Plains of South-Eastern Australia.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 152; text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs, scientific names of fauna, references, index to species, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Melbourne; Victorian National Parks Association and the Trust for Nature (Victoria); 2998. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127237
MAC SMITH, BERTHA; LLOYD, BRIAN; Compiler.

Letters of John Maxwell. Superintendent of Government Stock 1823-31.
First Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 225; endpaper maps, illustration on title page, index, bound in original cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket; very good copy.
Wangaratta; Shoestring Press; 1982.
Limited edition of numbered 1000 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127149
MACARTNEY, FREDERICK T.

Gaily the Troubadour (signed presentation copy).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 31; bound in original quarter grey cloth with illustrated papered boards, dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne; The Anvil Press; 1946. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127252
MCBRYDE, ISABEL.

Guests of the Governor Aboriginal Residents of the First Government House.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 4to; pp. xvi, 62; text illustrated with 41 plates mostly in colour, notes, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy,
Sydney; The Friends of the First Government House Site; 1989.
The book delves into the early relationships between Aboriginal people and the British colonial administration in Australia. Focusing on the interactions at Sydney's First Government House, McBryde uses archaeological evidence and historical records to explore the complex dynamics between Governor Arthur Phillip and Aboriginal residents. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127181
MCCALMAN, JANET.

A Hundred Years At Bank Street Ascot Vale State School 1885-1985.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 72; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, previous owne'rs name on half title page, a couple of marginal notes, good copy.
Ascot Vale, Vic.; Ascot Vale Primary School; 1985. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127384
MCCANN, I. R.

The Mallee In Flower.
Revised Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 120; illustrated rear endpaper, text with numerous coloured illustrations, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, previous owner's name on title page, good copy.
Richmond, SA; Murray Mallee Local Action Planning Association; 2010. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127191
MCCRYSTAL, JOHN.

On the Buses in New Zealand: From Charabancs to the Coaches of today.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 176; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous photographs some in colour, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Wellington; Grantham House/Bus and Coach Association of New Zealand; 2007. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127277
MACDONALD, DONALD.

Gum Boughs And Wattle Bloom Gathered On Australian Hills And Plains.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. vi, 7-256; original green boards a little rubbed and marked, title in gilt on spine and black on front board; previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, some minor pencil annotations, good copy.
London; Cassell and Company Ltd.; n.d. circa [1887].
Ferguson. 11930. A collection of sketches by popular Victorian journalist including a very good fishing chapter "The Home Of The Blackfish", Suburban walks, a Melbourne Garden describes the Botanical gardens and the birds and wildlife found there. A wonderfully descriptive account of a Naturalist Hunter and Gatherer shooting, fishing and enjoying the bounty of the Earth. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127482
MACDONALD, J. G.

Journal Of J. G. Macdonald, On An Expedition To The Gulf Of Carpentaria And Back.
Deluxe Facsimile Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. iv, 60; portrait frontispiece, folding map in pocket at rear; original full black leather binding, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, previous owner's bookplate to front endpaper, very good copy.
Bundaberg; Corkwood Press; 1994.
Limited Edition of 30 copies bound in full leather. This copy being number 14. Click here to Order
AUD$95

127344
MACDONELL, A. G.

England, their England. Introduction by Hugo Vickers. Illustrations by Peter Brookes.
First Folio Society Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. xvi, 186; illustrated frontispiece, text with 11 full page plates, bound in original yellow cloth, title lettered in brown on spine and upper board, pictorial decoration in brown on upper board, housed in original card slipcase, very good copy.
London; The Folio Society; 1986. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127276
McDOUGALL, CORA; Editor.

Gold! Gold! Diary of Claus Gronn A Dane of the Diggings.
First English Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (xiv), 178 (last page blank); illustrated, notes and references, measurements, epilogue, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little marked, good copy.
Melbourne; Hill of Content Publishing Company Pty. Ltd.; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127138
MCEWIN, H.

The Fruitgrower's Handbook: A Practical Work on Australian Horticulture.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [xi], 184, (7); portrait frontispiece, 1 full page photographic plate in text, numerous b/w. text illustrations, index, numerous advertisements, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on upper board, cloth worn and stained, good copy.
Launceston, Tas.; The Daily Telegraph; 1910.
This is the true first edition printed in 1910, the 1913 E. W. Cole edition is often credited with being the first edition but is in fact a second revised printing. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127342
MACFARLANE, INGERETH; HANNAH, MARK; Editors.

Transgressions: Critical Australian Indigenous Histories. (Australian History Monograph 16).
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xiv, 249; numerous b/w. text illustrations, several maps, notes, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Acton, ACT; ANU E Press; 2007. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127352
McGOLDRICK, PRUE.

Steamhorse To Power. A Centenary History of Morwell Town.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 120; endpaper map, 12 pages of plates, 4 appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Morwell, Vic.; Morwell Shire Council; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127376
MCGREGOR, A. LEE.

A Synopsis of Surgical Anatomy.
Eighth Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. xii, 808; numerous b/w. text illustrations, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little worn on edges, previous owners name on front endpaper, good copy.
Bristol; John Wright & Sons Ltd.; 1957. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127224
MCGURK, FRANCIS; Editor.

Calendar of Papal Letters to Scotland of Benedict XIII of Avignon 1394-1419. (Scottish History Society, Fourth Series, Volume 13).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxxvi, 456, 6; abbreviations, index, bound in original light blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, very good copy.
Edinburgh; T. and A. Constable Ltd.; for the Scottish History Society; 1976. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127236
McKEOWN, KEITH C.

Australian Insects. An Introductory Handbook.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 304; numerous b/w. illustrations, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in black on spine and front board, good copy.
Sydney: Sydney and Melbourne Publishing Company/ Royal Zoological Society Of New South Wales, 1942. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127436
MCNICOL, N.G.

The Thirty-Seventh: " History Of The Thirty-Seventh Battalion A.I.F. " With 20 Illustrations And 12 Maps.
Facsimile Reprint; Demy 8vo; pp. 354; b/w frontispiece, b/w illustrations, honour roll, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on front and spine, very good copy.
Perth; John Burringa; n.d. (c-1980s). Click here to Order
AUD$140

127292
McQUILTON, JOHN.

The Kelly Outbreak 1878-1880. The Geographical Dimension of Social Banditry.
Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 250; 16 pages of plates, 13 figures (mainly maps), 3 tables, 6 appendices, notes, select bibliography of Kellyana, select bibliography of settlement, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Carlton; Melbourne University, Press; 1987. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127393
MALDON.

Descriptive Souvenir of Past and present Maldon: 89 Miles from Melbourne, 1176 feet Above Sea Level.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. (36) unpaginated; illustrated with 33 b/w photographs, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Maldon; Tarrangower Times; n.d. (c-1930's). Click here to Order
AUD$75

127217
MALLACOOTA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Mallacoota Memories.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 104; numerous b/w illustrations, bibliography, bound in original illustrated stiff wrapper, a good copy.
Mallacoota & District Historical Society; 1980. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127477
MANRHO, JOHN; PUTZ, RON.

Bodenplatte. The Luftwaffe's Last Hope.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 304; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and maps, order of battle, fighter losses, combat claims, allied order of battle, allied losses, known personnel casualties, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
East Sussex; Hikoki Publications limited; 2004. Click here to Order
AUD$190

127195
THE MAPOON PEOPLE; ROBERTS, J P; McLEAN, D; Editors.

Mapoon- Book One. The Mapoon Story. Book Two. The Mapoon Story According To The Invaders. Book Three. The Cape York Aluminium Companies And The Native Peoples.
First Editions; Demy 4to's; pp. Book 1. 24, Book 2. 112, Book 3. 104; texts with numerous b/w. illustrations throughout, map illustrations, each bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, very good set.
Fitzroy, Victoria; International Development Action; 1975.
The series offers a powerful account of the colonial history of Mapoon, a small Indigenous community in Cape York, Australia. Together, these books provide a compelling critique of colonial exploitation and its ongoing effects. Click here to Order
AUD$120

127403
MARTIN, DAVID (SPINIFEX).

Rob The Robber: His Life and Vindication.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 4to; pp. iii, 45; title page vignette, text illustrated with 5 line drawings, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, pages browned, good copy.
Melbourne; Joseph Waters; 1954.
Text is a satirical poem on the life of Sir Robert Gordon Menzies. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127392
MARYSVILLE TOURIST ASSOCIATION.

Majestic Marysville: The Mystic Mountains of the Great Divide, 62 Miles from Melbourne.
First edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 20; 17 b/w. photographs and illustrated advertisements, 1 double page map, list of trips, bound in original illustrated stapled wrappers, staples rusted, good copy.
Marysville Tourist Association/Ranwick Pride print; n.d. (c-1930's). Click here to Order
AUD$125

127284
MATTHEWS, BRIAN.

The Temple Down The Road.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. (viii), 322; illustrated endpapers, b/w illustrations, select bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in white on spine and upper board, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Camberwell, Vic; Penguin Books; 2003. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127421
MAYR, ERNST.

One Long Argument: Charles Darwin and the Genesis of Modern Evolutionary Thought.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xvi, 195; illustrated frontispiece, 10 pages of b/w. illustrations, several text figures, references, glossary, index, bound in quarter black cloth with green cloth boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, small note from a previous owner on back endpaper, very good copy.
Cambridge, Massachusetts; Harvard University Press; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127398
MENNELL, PHILIP; Editor.

In Australian Wilds, and Other Colonial Tales and Sketches. By B. L. Farjeon, Edward Jenkins, E.S. Rawson, C. Haddon Chambers, H. B. M. Watson, "Tasma", and the Editor.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. [iv], 196; introduction with the biographical particulars of the writers, bound in publishers decorated cloth, title lettered in red on spine and upper board, library marking on spine, library stamps on endpapers, fair copy.
London; Hutchinson and Co.; 1889.
Ferguson. 12486. (for the wrappered edition). Click here to Order
AUD$75

127347
MIDDLETON; MANING.

Middleton & Maning's Gippsland Directory. 1884-'5.
Facsimile Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxvi, 135; fold-out map, advertisements; stiff wrapper, very good copy.
Bairnsdale, Vic; Kapana Press; 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$55

127239
MILLER, HELEN HILL.

Captains from Devon: The Great Elizabethan Seafarers Woh Won the Oceans for England.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 221; portrait frontispiece, text with numerous b/w. illustrations, several maps, index, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Algonquin Books; 1985. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127179
MILLER, JAN; BUCKLAND, ISABELL.

The Yarra Miner.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 56; b/w illustrations; stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, good copy.
Warburton; Signs Publishing Company; 1988. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127293
MOORE, JOHN

The First Fleet Marines 1786-1792.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 346; 16 b/w plates, 1 b/w map, tables throughout, appendices, notes to the text, bibliography, index, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
St. Lucia; University of Queensland Press; 1987. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127313
MORGAN, E. J. R; GILBERT, S. H.

Early Adelaide Architecture 1836 to 1886.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xi, 169; map endpapers, numerous b/w illustrations, glossary, select bibliography, index, bound in grey original cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, minor chipping to dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne; Oxford University Press; 1969. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127355
MORRIS, DEBORAH.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: A Life and Times.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. [viii], 160; illustrated endpapers, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs and line drawings, notes, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, dustjacket a little worn, very good copy.
Crows Nest, NSW; Allen & Unwin; 2001. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127286
MOUNTFORD, CHARLES P.

Winbaraku And Myth Of Jarapiri.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xx, last blank, 116; coloured frontispiece, 1 colour folding plate, 5 pages of colour plates, 58 pages of b/w. plates, summary, bibliography, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little worn, previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, good copy.
Adelaide; Rigby Limited; 1968.
Pivotal works in Australian ethnography, documenting Aboriginal myths and cultural traditions with vivid detail and respect. Mountford captures the spiritual narratives of the Pitjantjatjara people, emphasizing their deep connection to the land and ancestral beings. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127309
NED KELLY CENTENARY COMMITTEE.

" Jerilderie " A Pictorial History. Taken from a random selection of photographs, of the town & district.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. (55) unpaginated; numerous b/w illustrations throughout, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Cobram, NSW; Ned Kelly Centenary Committee; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127136
NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU.

Hotel, Guest House And Tourist Guide To N.S.W. 1933: Incorporating Hotel and Boarding House Directory.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 8vo; pp. 200; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, numerous advertisements many illustrated, list of hotels and acc. houses, lists of proprietors, tariffs, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, small closed tear to edge of a couple of pages, wrappers a little worn, good copy.
Sydney; N.S.W. Government Tourist Bureau; 1933. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127483
NEWLAND, SIMPSON.

The Far North Country.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 39; contemporary blind-blocked red cloth boards (a little sunned), bookplate on front endpaper, otherwise a very good copy.
Adelaide; Burden & Bonython; 1887.
Scarce account of a visit to Central Australia by pastoralist and explorer Simpson Newland in 1876. Ferguson, 13317. Click here to Order
AUD$250

127194
NGATA, SIR APIRANA; Collected by.

The Songs: Scattered Pieces from Many Canoe Areas. Part I. (A Selection of Annotated Tribal Songs of the Maori with English Translations).
Facsimile Edition (with Additions); Demy 8vo; pp. xxxii, 327; decorated endpapers, full page portrait of Sir Apirana Ngata, index of song authors, and their songs, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in black on spine, decoration in black and white on boards and spine, corner bumped, very good copy.
Wellington; A. H. & A. W. Reed/The Polynesian Society; 1974. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127373
NIXON, PAUL.

The Waratah.
Second Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 96; illustrated frontispiece, text illustrated with 83 coloured photographs, numerous b/w. photographs and drawings within the text, bibliography and further reading, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
East Roseville, NSW; Kangaroo Press; 1977. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127201
NOLAN, MELANIE; FERNON, CHRISTINE.

The ADB's Story.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 492; text illustrated with numerous photographs many in colour, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; ANU E Press; 2013. Click here to Order
AUD$90

127431
NOTT, RODNEY; PAYNE, NOEL.

The Vung Tau Ferry. (HMAS Sydney) and Escort Ships (Vietnam 1965-1972).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 250; illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs and maps, nominal roll, bibliography, original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
Essendon; General Aviation Maintenance, Pty. Ltd.; 1998.
Highlights the importance of the RAN's logistic support role during the Vietnam War. HMAS Sydney (III) made 25 operational visits in the war zone, ferrying approximately 15,600 Army and RAAF personnel, stores and equipment. Includes first-hand accounts by sailors and soldiers in who sailed on HMAS Sydney and her escort ships as well as a nominal list of those who served on them. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127486
NUTTALL, G. T.

The Jersey Breed: History of its Development and Progress in Queensland.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 877; text with numerous b/w. photographic illustrations, list of members, bound in original full black leather, title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, gilt blind-stamped decoration to front board, very good copy.
Brisbane; The Jersey Cattle Society Of Queensland; 1938.
The book highlights the adaptability, hardiness, and productivity of Jersey cattle in Queensland’s climate, offering insights valuable for breeding and dairy operations. Historically, the book traces the breed's introduction, growth, and establishment in Australia, emphasizing its role in transforming the dairy industry. Nuttall's detailed accounts of selective breeding and agricultural practices provide a comprehensive look at how Jerseys shaped Queensland's dairy farming landscape. Click here to Order
AUD$250

127210
OAKLEY, K. P; RANKINE, W. F; LOWTHER, A. W. G. KEILLER, ALEXANDER; PIGGOTT, STUART.

A Survey of the prehistory of the Farnham District (Surrey) Prepared for the Surrey Archaeological Society: Including a Report on the badshot Long Barrow.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 270; text illustrated with 26 full page photographic plates, 114 in text illustrations, 6 large coloured folding maps, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped decoration of the Socirty's emblem on upper board, good copy.
Guildford; The Surrey Archaeological Society; 1939. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127465
O'BRIEN, MICHAEL.

Conscripts And Regulars. with the Seventh Battalion in Vietnam.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 312, (last blank); illustrated with 29 b/w photographs, appendices, roll of honour, decorations and awards, key appointments, notes, glossary, bibliography, name index, subject index, original purple cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, fine copy.
St. Leonards; Allen & Unwin; 1995. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127307
O'BRIEN, PATRICIA.

Tautai: Samoa, World History, and the Life of Ta'isi O. F. Nelson.
Med. 8vo; pp. xl, 399, (1); 2 maps, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, glossary of Samoan terms, list of key historical figures, chapter notes, bibliography, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, signed and inscribed by author on title page, fine copy.
Wellington, NZ; Huia Publishers and University of Hawai'is Press; 2017. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127132
OGILVIE, WILL H.

Fair Girls and Gray Horses: With Other Verses.
Fourth Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. viii, 211, ix-xviii; portrait frontispiece, bound in original green cloth, title and decoration in gilt on spine, cloth a little worn on the boards, a small 1cm closed tear to the margin of the frontispiece otherwise a good sound copy.
Sydney; The Bulletin Newspaper Company, Ltd.; 1901.
The Author's first book of verse collected from Australian newspapers of the preceding years. First edition was printed in 1898 and it seems that later editions had varying numbers of poems this fourth edition has 99 poems. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127437
OLDEN, LIEUT.-COL A. C. N.

Westralian Cavalry In The War. The Story Of The Tenth Light Horse Regiment, A.I.F., In the Great War, 1914-1918.
Limited Facsimile Edition; 8vo; pp. 344, frontispiece, 3 maps 2 of which are folding plus 7 large, detailed maps of campaigns in rear pocket; numerous b/w plates, roll of honour, nominal roll, appendices; cloth spine with black title lettering; upper board has title and insignia on matt laminated boards; a fine copy.
Brisbane; A Green; 2009.
Limited to 400 copies a numbered Facsimile Edition of the originally published Alexander McCubbin, [1921], Appendices include Operational orders for final attack on Jerusalem, Translation of Captured German documents, list of members of Tenth Light Horse Regiment, A.I.F. Photographs include blizzard in Gallipoli, camel ambulances, the burial site of Moses and many more. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127178
OLSEN, NEVILLE.

Mallee Memories: A light-hearted look at the Mallee of the 1950's - Prosperity, Progress and Change.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 96; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Mildura; The Print Team; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127182
O'NEILL, JOHN A.

The Church on The Hill, Presbyterianism in Kew 1874-1974.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 167; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, honour rolls for world war I & II members who served, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, old price on half title page otherwise a very good copy.
Canterbury, Vic.; Mullaya Publications; 1974. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127282
ORR, JOHN C.

A Far and Stranger Shore: A Tale of the Pacific and Elsewhere.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [vi], 346; bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, inscribed and signed by the author on title page, fine copy.
Sydney; KOA Productions; 1997.
Orr vividly portrays Malden Island's unique history through a true story of adventure, environmental exploration, and historical insights. The book delves into the fascinating yet exploitative 19th-century fertilizer trade, when guano-rich Malden Island became a hot commodity. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127500
OSBORN, FAIRFIELD; Editor.

The Pacific World: Its Vast Distances, its Lands and the Life Upon Them, and its People.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 218; text with 9 b/w text maps, 9 double page maps and illustrations most in colour, several b/w. text illustrations, distribution tables, statistics, index; rebound in modern green half-leather binding, with green cloth boards, title in gilt on spine, previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, a little browning to first and last few pages, bookplate on front endpaper, a good attractive copy.
New York; W. W. Norton; 1944. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127336
PALMER, ALISON.

Colonial Genocide.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 248; 8 pages of b/w. illustrations, bibliography, index bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Adelaide, SA; Crawford House Publishing; 2000.
The book examines the brutal impacts of colonialism, particularly focusing on the systematic destruction of Indigenous cultures. The author addresses colonial policies that led to the dispossession, violence, and cultural erasure of Indigenous peoples worldwide, with significant relevance to Australian Aborigines. Its analysis and illuminates the legacy of genocide in Australia, where similar policies decimated Aboriginal communities. The book is essential for understanding the roots of historical injustices and the continuing need for reconciliation and cultural preservation in Australia. Click here to Order
AUD$190

127269
PARKER, ADRIAN.

Images In Ochre: The Art and Craft of the Kunwinjku.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 96; text illustrated with numerous coloured plates, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Roseville, NSW; Kangaroo Press; 1997. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127188
PARSONS, DAVID.

New Zealand Railway Motive Power.
Second Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 84; endpaper maps and illustrations, illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs, numerous tables and statistics, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Lower Hutt, NZ; New Zealand Railway & locomotive Society Inc.; 2018. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127454
PEARN, JOHN HEMSLEY.

Watermen Of War. A history of No. 43 Australian Water Transport Operating Company (Landing Craft) A. I. F., of the Royal Australian Engineers.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 277; numerous b/w. illustrations, map illustrations, notes and reference, nominal roll, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Brisbane; Amphion Press (Department of Child Health Publishing Unit, Queensland); 1993.
Limited edition of 600 numbered and signed copies this being number 406 Click here to Order
AUD$215

127327
PEATLING, A. V.

Ancient Stained and painted Glass in the Churches of Surrey.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxviii, 141; coloured frontispiece, text with 25 pages of plates many in colour, general index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped decoration on upper board, good copy.
Guildford; The Surrey Archaeological Society; 1930. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127196
PENZANCE ALMANACS.

The "One and All" Almanac - Rodda's Almanack, 1913, 1917, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, - Saundry's Penzance Almanack 1929, 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937.
First Editions; Cr. 8vo; pp. (over 1000 pages in total); text with numerous b/w. illustrations, advertisements, cartoons, stories, latest news, lighting-up times for cyclists & others, times of high water, lists of interesting and notable events connected with Penzance etc., list of fairs and market days in Cornwall, catalogues of new books, collection of 17 almanacs bound into three volumes, most with their original printed wrappers bound in, red cloth, collective title on spines, very good condition. Large collections of these almanacs being extremely rare.
Penzance; F. Rodda & Son/ John W. Saundry; 1913-1937.
These locally-focused, detailed compendiums capture the essence of life in Penzance, a town in Cornwall, UK. They offer a rich blend of historical records, practical advice, weather predictions, and community-specific events, reflecting the unique character of Penzance, highlighting its cultural heritage, maritime history, and agricultural practices. A charming resource for those interested in local Cornish life. Click here to Order
AUD$450

127234
PETHERICK, HORACE.

Antonio Stradivari.
Second Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. [xii], 82; portrait frontispiece, 10 pages of b/w. photographic plates, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in black on spine and upper board, name on front endpaper, pages browned, good copy.
London; The Strad; 1913. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127497
PILORGERIE, JULES DE LA.

Histoire De Botany-Bay, État Présent Des Colonies Pénales De L'Angleterre, Dans L'Australie, Ou Examen Des Effets De La Déportation, Considérée Comme Peine Et Comme Moyen De Colonisation. (Text in French).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp xiv, 394, iv; folding tables, minor light browning to some pages, re-backed retaining original backstrip, contemporary quarter leather binding with marbled boards; good copy.
Paris; Paulin, Libaire-Editeur, Rue De Seine, 33.; 1836.
Ferguson 2165a. Click here to Order
AUD$200

127311
POCKLEY, R. V.

Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Edward Wills Family and Descendants in Australia 1797 - 1976. --- Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Pockley Family and Descendants in Australia 1842 - 1976. --- Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Antill Family, England 833 America 1680, Australia 1809. --- Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Waddy Family, England 1621, Australia 1834-1980. (Four books bound in one).
First Editions; Cr. 4to; pp. 81, 136,153, 77; texts with numerous b/w. photographic illustrations, several maps, numerous family trees, bound in later blue cloth with original illustrated blue wrappers bound in, collective title lettered in gilt on spine very good copy.
Sydney; Wentworth Books/R. V. Pockley; 1976. 1977, 1978, 1980. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127504
POWER, PHYLLIS M.

From These Descended. Book Number One. Homestead Books Series.
First Limited Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. xii, 202; illustrated with 26 half tone photographic plates, one being double page, index, original quarter leather binding, title lettered in gilt on spine, embossed decoration to front board, original full leather slip case, signed by author and printer on limitation page, fine copy.
Kilmore; Homestead Books; 1977.
This edition limited to 500 copies, of which copies numbered 1-100 are quarter bound in hide, slip cased and signed by the author. This copy being numbered No. 20. Click here to Order
AUD$250

127503
PRITT, T. E.

North-Country Flies. with a foreword by Leslie Magee.
Limited Facsimile Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 64; illustrated with 12 full page plates, original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine & front board, gilt decoration to front board, with original green cloth slip-case, fine copy.
Otley; Smith Settle Ltd.; 1995.
Edition limited to 500 hundred copies. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127146
PRUNSTER, URSULA.

The Legendary Lindsays.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. 120; text with numerous illustrations many in colour, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, wrapper a first couple of pages creased on top corner, otherwise a good copy.
Roseville, NSW; Beagle Press in conjunction with the Art Gallery of New South Wales; 1995. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127283
PUKUI, MART KAWENA; HAETIG, E. W; LEE, CATHERINE A.

Nana I Ke Kumu (Look to the Source) (Volume I and Volume II bound in one).
Reprint; Thick Demy 8vo; Vol. I. pp. xviii, 221; Vol. II. pp. xii, 333; two volumes bound together in red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, fine copy.
Honolulu; Hui Nanai; September 1983, 1979.
Volumes I and II are foundational texts for understanding Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions. These books offer a profound look at Hawaiian spiritual beliefs, customs, and the values of aloha (love and compassion), malama (care), and kuleana (responsibility). Click here to Order
AUD$80

127169
QATES, ALISON; SEEMAN, ANNETTE.

Victorian Aborigines: Plant Food.
First edition; Demy 8vo; pp. v, 35; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, references, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Melbourne; National Museum of Victoria; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127524
Queensland Government.

The Upper Burnett And Callide Valley Districts Queensland. Large Areas of Agricultural, Dairying, and Grazing Land : Available for Selection:
New Edition; Demy 8vo; 120; numerous b/w illustrations, large foldout coloured map, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, good copy.
Brisbane; Compiled and Issued by The Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau; n.d. [circa 1925]. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127223
RAE, T. I; Editor.

Scottish Industrial History A Miscellany. (Scottish History Society, Fourth Series, Volume 14).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xl, 221, 26, 6; footnotes, indexes, bound in original light blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, very good copy.
Edinburgh; T. and A. Constable Ltd. for the Scottish History Society; 1978. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127515
RALEIGH. SIR WALTER; GALVAO, ANTONIO.

The Discovery Of Guiana and The Discoveries Of The World.
Facsimile Edition; 8vo; pp. 112, 98; bound in genuine vellum leather, cloth ties at fore edge, gilt armorial of Queen Elizabeth I on its cover, original clamshell case lined with red velvet, includes 20 page explanatory pamphlet with historical introductions and bibliographical notes, bookplate of Rodney Davidson on inside of case, a near fine copy.
Cleveland, Ohio, The World Publishing Company, 1966.
This facsimile edition, captures the historical essence of the original texts, brings together two significant accounts of exploration that shaped European views of the New World. Both works are essential for understanding the Renaissance age of exploration, revealing motivations, misconceptions, and ambitions that feuled European expansion. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127162
RALPH, MURRAY.

Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed: For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direst Seeding.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [iv], 156; text illustrated with numerous b/w. line drawings, glossary, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Fitzroy, Vic.; Murray Ralph/Bushland Horticulture; 1997. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127161
RALPH, MURRAY.

Seed Collection of Australian Native Plants: For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding.
Second Revised Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [iv], 87, (31); text illustrated with numerous b/w. line drawings, glossary, calendar of seed collection times, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, spine of wrappers faded, otherwise a very good copy.
Fitzroy, Vic.; Bushland Horticulture; 1999. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127258
REED, A. H.

The Story of Canterbury: last Wakefield Settlement.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 326, (2); endpaper maps, illustrated frontispiece, text with numerous b/w. illustrations, 5 text maps one being double page, bibliography, index, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket worn and chipped on edges, good copy.
Wellington; A.H. & A. W. Reed; 1949. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127154
REED, A. H; REED, A.W.

Reeds Lilliput Maori Dictionary. Maori - English / English - Maori.
Miniature (5cm x 3cm); pp. 576; bound in original red limp vinyl, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper wrapper, very good copy together with book stand made of Native Timbers of New Zealand.
Wellington, NZ; A. H. & A. W. Reed; 1960. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127491
REID, ARTHUR.

Those Were The Days.
Facsimile Reprint; 4to; pp. 330; index to illustrations, folding map at rear, index, original faux leather binding, title lettered in gilt on spine; minor bumping to spine, cocked spine; otherwise a fine copy.
Carlisle; Hesperian Press; 1986. Click here to Order
AUD$95

127209
REID, R. C; Editor.

Wigtownshire Charters. (Scottish History Society, Third Series. Volume LI).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. lxii, 302, 10; bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped emblem of the society on upper board, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, very good copy.
Edinburgh; T. and A. Constable Ltd. for the Scottish History Society; 1960. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127316
RICHARDS, ERIC; Editor.

Poor Australian Immigrants in the Nineteenth Century: Visible Immigrants: Two.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. vi, 152; text with numerous tables, maps and illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian National University; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127133
RICHMOND, REV. LEGH.

Annals of the Poor.
Post 12mo; pp. xii, engraved frontispiece, title page vignette, 163, 4; text with a further 7 full page engravings, 4 pages of advertisements, bound in original blue embossed cloth, title and decoration on spine and upper board, all edges gilt, previous owner's name and address on front endpaper, good copy.
Ryde; H. R. Holloway; n.d. (c-1870's).
A spiritual collection of stories portraying the simple faith and piety of rural English villagers. The work emphasizes Christian virtue, humility, and charity, with an intent to inspire readers toward moral improvement. Through characters like The Dairyman's Daughter and The Young Cottager, Richmond, highlights themes of salvation, repentance, and the power of faith in overcoming life's hardships. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127455
RICKARDS, G. F. B; Editor.

XII. Twelve in Focus : 12th Field Regiment in South Vietnam 1971. A Memento for all ranks of the tour in South Vietnam.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 144; illustrated endpapers, illustrated with numerous b/w. and half tone photographs, drawings and maps, two pages of coloured plates, honour roll, nominal roll, original blue and red cloth binding, title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, gilt stamped decoration to front board, minor browning to pages very good copy.
Ingleburn, N.S.W; 12th Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery; 1971.
A record of the 12th Field Regiments second tour in South Vietnam. Click here to Order
AUD$800

127151
RITTER, FRED.

Modern Nursery Rhymes.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (44) unpaginated; text with numerous part coloured illustrations by Roma Thompson and I. G. Pagett, bound in original illustrated papered boards, very good copy.
Melbourne; Fred Ritter; 1949.
Muir 6402. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127221
ROBERTSON, WILLIAM; Compiler.

Middlesbrough's Effort in The Great War.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. viii, 333; illustrated with 10 pages of photographic plates, list of honours, memorials and list of fallen, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, light stain on top edge, good copy.
Middlesbrough and London; Jordison and Co. Ltd.; n.d. 1922. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127324
ROHDE, KLAUS.

Ecology of Marine Parasites: An Introduction to Marine Parasitology.
Second Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xiv, 298; text illustrated with numerous drawings, tables and graphs, glossary, references, index of scientific and common names, subject index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Wallingford, UK; CAB International; 1993. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127240
THE ROLEX WATCH COMPANY LIMITED.

The Anatomy Of Time with the Compliments of The Rolex Watch Company Limited of Geneva Switzerland.
Third Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 54; decorated endpapers, text with 21 b/w. illustrations, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped decoration on upper board, dustjacket a little worn and chipped on edges, good copy.
Geneva, Switzerland; The Rolex Watch Company Limited; n.d. (1960's). Click here to Order
AUD$35

127381
ROLLS, ERIC.

An Anthology of Australian Fishing.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. (viii), 194; 7 colour plates, numerous b/w illustrations; acknowledgments, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Ringwood, Vic.; McPhee Gribble; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127257
ROSS, W. HUGH.

Te Kooti Rikirangi: General and Prophet.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 196; bibliograpgy, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, corners bumped, dustjacket a little worn, very good copy.
Auckland; Collins Bros & Co. Ltd.; 1966.
The life and legacy of Te Kooti, a significant Maori leader and prophet in 19th-century New Zealand. The book explores his role in the New Zealand Wars, his spiritual teachings, and the creation of the Ringatu faith. Ross presents Te Kooti as both a resistance figure and a complex individual shaped by colonial conflict. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127202
ROWE, GEORGE STRINGER.

The Life of John Hunt, Missionary to the Cannibals in Fiji.
First UK Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. viii, 278, 16; portrait frontispiece, text with 6 engraved full-page plates, 18 page book advertisements at rear, bound in the publishers original green decorated cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, decoration in black on spine and upper board, previous owners name on front endpaper, good copy.
London; T. Woolmer, 2, Castle Street; 1859.
A detailed biography of John Hunt, a pioneering Methodist missionary who played a significant role in Fiji’s Christianization during the 19th century. The book highlights Hunt’s profound faith, tireless efforts to spread Christianity, and his compassionate engagement with indigenous Fijians, who practiced cannibalism at the time. Rowe vividly portrays Hunt’s personal sacrifices, cultural challenges, and missionary successes. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127317
ROWLEY, C.D.

The Remote Aborigines.
Demy 8vo; xii, 379; 3 maps, conclusion, references, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Canberra; Australian University Press; 1972.
Includes Town and Non Town Situations, Aborigines at Kalgoorlie, Carnavon to Cooktown, Townsville to Palm Island, Land Rights, Wages and Conditions, Pastoral Awards and much more. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127469
RUSSELL, W. B.

The Second Fourteenth Battalion. A History of an Australian Infantry Battalion in the Second World War.
Reprint; Demy 8vo; pp. xix, 336; illustrated endpapers, frontispiece portrait, text with b/w sketches and illustrations throughout, one large b/w fold-out 'New Guinea Sketch Map Efogi Kokoda' at rear, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, fine copy.
n.p. (2011). Click here to Order
AUD$100

127340
SANDERS, W; Editor.

Mabo and Native Title: Origins and Institutional Implications. (Research Monograph No. 7).
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. vi, 83; chapter notes, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research Australian National University; 1974. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127173
SCOTT, ROB; BLAKE, NEIL; CAMPBELL, JEANNIE; EVANS, DOUG; WILLIAMS, NICHOLAS.

Indigenous Plants of the Sandbelt. A Gardening Guide for South-Eastern Melbourne.
Second Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. [vi], 152; endpaper map, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs and maps, list of plants for particular conditions, useful contacts, references and further reading, websites, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
St. Kilda; Earthcare St. Kilda; 2005. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127259
SCOTT, SIR WALTER.

Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft.
Cr. 8vo; pp. 320; bound in later quarter leather with marbled boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, top corner of the half title page and title page has been excised (removing a previous owners name) with the loss of two letters on the title page, pages now restored, otherwise a good copy.
London; George Routledge and Sons; 1884.
The book explores supernatural beliefs, folklore, and historical accounts of witchcraft in a series of letters. Written in 1830, Scott blends scepticism with an interest in the cultural and historical origins of such beliefs. He examines witch trials, demonic possession, and superstitions, reflecting on their role in shaping society and thought. Scott's work offers a rational yet empathetic perspective on the fear of the supernatural, revealing much about human psychology and historical responses to the unknown. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127203
SCOTT, TOM; SCRIBNER, BOB; Translated and Edited by.

The German Peasants' War: A History in Documents.
Med. 8vo; pp. xviii, 357; text illustrated with 8 maps, a selection of 162 documents, extended introduction which traces the main issues facing historians, bibliography, index of proper and place names, select subject index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
New Jersey; Humanities Press; 1994. Click here to Order
AUD$80

127312
SEEHUSEN, ROMA E M ; Compiler.

Hodge Memorandum: From the Hodge Family Records.
First Edition; Oblong Demy 4to; pp. 328; numerous b/w. photographic illustrations throughout, 2 map illustrations, numerous family trees, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on upper board, fine copy.
Bairnsdale, Vic.; James Yeats Printing; 1983.
Hodge Memorandum' was published to mark the occasion of a family gathering held on the week-end of May, 20-21, 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127466
SERLE, R. P; Editor.

2/24 : The Second Twenty-Fourth. Australian Infantry Battalion Of The 9th Australian Division. A History.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. (xviii), 378, illustrated endpapers, portrait frontispiece, 21 plates (7 f/p.), 10 maps, battle honours, roll of honour, abbreviations, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, some minor tape marks on endpapers, dustjacket chipped on edges, good copy.
Brisbane; Jacaranda Press; 1963. Click here to Order
AUD$195

127367
SHERSON, SUSAN.

Being There: Nursing at 'The Melbourne' Victoria's First Hospital.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 572; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, appendices, notes, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Melbourne; The Royal Melbourne Hospital Graduate Nurses' Association; 2005. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127481
SIDNEY, SAMUEL.

The Three Colonies Of Australia: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia; Their Pastures, Copper Mines, & Gold Fields.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 426; illustrated frontispiece, 53 b/w. illustrations (engravings), chronology, appendix, rebound in modern quarter brown leather with brown cloth boards, contrasting labels on spine, title lettered in gilt on labels, some occasional light spotting, good copy.
London; Ingram, Cooke, & Co; 1852.
Scarce. Ferguson 15679. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127250
SILVEIRA DE BRAGANZA, RONALD LOUIS; OAKES, CHARLOTTE; HILL, JONATHAN A.

The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. 3 Volumes.
First Edition; Lge. 8vo; Vol. 1; pp. xv, 333; 10 plates; Vol. 2; pp. xviii, 337-629; 11 plates; Vol. 3; pp. x, 768; chronological index; map endpapers, frontispieces; original cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt illustrations to front, previous owner's bookplate to front endpapers, minor marks to cloths, otherwise a very good set.
San Diego, University Library, 1974, 1982, 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$190

127358
SIMPSON, GRAHAM.

Colours Of My Life: The Judith Durham Story.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 379; 8 pages colour plates, 22 pages b/w plates, original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Milsons Point; Randon House; 1994. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127348
SISSONS, RIC; STODDART, BRIAN.

Cricket and Empire. The 1932-33 Bodyline Tour of Australia.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x 150; b/w illustrations, statistics, sources, bibliography, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Sydney; George Allen & Unwin; (1984). Click here to Order
AUD$26

127229
SKELLEY, ALAN RAMSAY.

The Victorian Army at Home: The Recruitment and Terms and Conditions of the British Regular, 1859-1899.
First edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 366; text with several tables, notes, statistics, select bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, near fine copy.
London; Croom Helm; 1977. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127144
SKIPPER. SONIA.

My Story: Tales from a Pioneer of Montsalvat.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. [xii], 186; portrait frontispiece, text with numerous b/w. illustrations, list pupils at the Queen St. studio in the 1930's, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, loosely inserted is a coloured photograph of the author, good copy.
Carlton North, Vic.; Black Jack Press; 2005. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127368
SKLOOT, REBECCA.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xvi, 368; 8 pages of photographic plates mostly in colour, notes, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
London; Macmillan; 2010.
Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells, were taken without her consent in the 1950s, became the first immortal human cell line. Known as HeLa cells, they have revolutionized medical research, contributing to advances in cancer treatment, vaccines, and genetics. Skloot weaves Lacks’ personal story with scientific history, shedding light on issues of ethics, consent, and racial injustice in medical research. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127452
SLOAN, Lieut.-Colonel H; Compiler.

The Purple And Gold. A History Of The 30th Battalion.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xx, 400; portrait frontispiece, 34 illustrations, nominal roll; dark blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, spine a little faded, few minor marks on cloth, some spotting to first and last few pages, good copy.
Sydney; Halstead press Pty. Ltd.; 1938.
Scarce, Dornbusch 336. Click here to Order
AUD$750

127129
SMALLWOOD, IMOGEN.

A Childhood at Green Hedges: A Fragment of Autobiography by Enid Blyton's Daughter.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 159; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, bibliography, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
London; Methuen Children's Books; 1989. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127295
SMEE, C. J; PROVIS, J. SELKIRK.

The 1788-1820 Association's Pioneer Register - Volume I. Containing Genealogical Details of Five Hundred Pioneers, their Children & Grandchildren.
Second Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. unpaginated (est 300+); list of pioneers, list pioneer families, spouse supplement, son & Daughter-in-law index. church chronology, 1788-1820 chronology, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
Sydney; The 1788-1820 Association; n.d. (1988). Click here to Order
AUD$45

127297
SMEE, C. J; PROVIS, J. SELKIRK.

The Pioneer Register - Volume II. Containing Genealogical Details of Five Hundred Pioneers, their Children & Grandchildren.
Second Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. unpaginated (est 300+); list of pioneers, 1788-1820 chronology, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
Sydney; The Pioneer Register; n.d. (1983). Click here to Order
AUD$45

127296
SMEE, DR C. J.

The Pioneer Register. Volume VI containing Genealogical Details of Five Hundred Pioneers, their Children and Grandchildren.
Second Edition; 8vo; pp. unpaginated (est 300+); original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, instution name on front endpaper, otherwise a very good copy.
Artamon, NSW; C. J. Smee; n.d. (1988). Click here to Order
AUD$45

127314
SMITH, DIANE; HALSTEAD, BORONIA.

Looking for Your Mob: A Guide to Tracing Aboriginal Family Trees.
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. xviii, 132; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, list of some useful books, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Aboriginal Studies Press; 1990. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127382
SMITH, NICHOLAS.

Weeds of Northern Australia: A Field Guide.
Revised and Expanded Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 120; printed endpapers, text with numerous coloured photographs and drawings, references, further reading, glossary, useful contacts, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, good copy.
Darwin. NT; The Environment Centre; 2011. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127241
SMITH, WILLIAM M'COMBIE.

Memoir of the Family Of M'Combie. A Branch of the Clan M'Intosh: Compiled from History and Tradition.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. x, 167; appendix, addendum, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, nice association copy with the armorial bookplate of Macknight Crawfurd of Cartsburn and Lauriston Castle (8th Baron of Cartsburn 1856-1909) cloth a little worn, good copy.
Edinburgh and London; William Blackwood and Sons; 1887. Click here to Order
AUD$225

127529
SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Victor Harbour Australia's Riviera.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 36; frontispiece, profusely illustrated throughout with photographs by R. S. Sladdin, 2 folding colour photographs; 4 maps, stiff stapled illustrated wrapper with minor chipping, a good copy.
Published By The Authority Of The Victor Harbour Corporation; n.d. (1928). Click here to Order
AUD$75

127319
SPIELMANN, PERCY EDWIN.

The Early History of The Spielmann Family and of Marion Harry Alexander Spielmann (1858-1948) to the year of his marriage (1880) by his son Percy Edwin Spielmann, together with some associated excursions and diversions.
First Limited Edition (Copy no 44); Cr. 4to; pp. [ii], 62; text with 22 b/w. illustrations, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in black on spine and upper board, good copy.
Reading; privately printed for the Author by The Berkshire printing Co. Ltd.; 1951. Click here to Order
AUD$225

127299
SPIT, TONY; PATTON, BRIAN.

Johannesburg Tramways: A History of the Tramways of the City of Johannesburg.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 137; illustrated frontispiece, several maps and plans, numerous b/w. photographs, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
London; The Light Railway Transport League; 1976. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127243
ST. JAMES', SYDNEY.

A Short Story of Historic St. James', Sydney.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 32; text with 7 b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, name on front wrapper, good copy.
Sydney; The Church; 1944. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127511
ST. JULIAN, CHARLES and SILVESTER, EDWARD K.

The Productions, Industry and Resources Of New South Wales.
First Edition; post 12mo; pp. 284; remnants of title label on spine, bound in green cloth boards, some minor separation at front hinge, still a sound bright copy.
Sydney; J. Moore; 1853.
Not in Ferguson. An invaluable document for understanding the economic and social landscape of mid-19th century Australia, particularly New South Wales. St Julian, a journalist and the first Chief Justice of Fiji, compiled a comprehensive snapshot of the colony's industries and natural resources, aiming to attract investment and immigration. From an antiquarian perspective, the book captures both the optimism and colonial ambition of the era, making it both a historical record and a promotional tool of its time. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127440
STACY, B. V; KINDON, F. J; CHEDGEY, H. V.

The History of the 1st Battalion A.I.F. 1914-1919.
Early Facsimile; Demy 8vo; pp. 152; battle honours, chronological diary, text illustrated with 16 pages of b/w. photographs, 1 large folding map at rear, decorations, nominal roll of the battalion, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
n.p. n.d; (c-1980). Click here to Order
AUD$150

127338
STANDING COMMITTEE ON ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS.

Present Condition of Yirrkala People: First Report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs 1974.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. x, 108; text with 5 b/w. photographic illustrations, 1 full page map, 4 tables, list of witnesses, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian Government Publishing Service; 1974. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127407
STANTON, IDA.

Myrtle Bank Under Lake Bellfield.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. 17 (printed one side only); illustrated with 25 b/w. photographs, bound in original illustrated wrappers with black plastic spine, wrappers a little rubbed, good copy.
Hall's Gap & Grampians Historical Society; 2003. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127226
STEAD, W. T; Editor.

The Masterpiece Library Popular Novels -Twopenny Novels Melbourne; Little Em'ly (From David Copperfield) by Charles Dickens - Mary Barton A Tale of Manchester Factory Life Fifty Years Ago by Mrs. Gaskell - The Tower of London by Harrison Ainsworth.
Three Novellas bound in one volume; Cr. 8vo; pp. 68, 68, 66; pages browned, bound in later yellow cloth, collective title in black on upper board, good copy.
Melbourne; Review of Reviews Office; n.d. (c-1900 ?).
The Australian Editions of these Novellas are hard to find. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127300
STEEDMAN, JOHN ARAMETE WAIREHU.

Nga Ohaki O Nga Whanau O Tauranga Moana: Known Genealogies and History of the Maori Families of Tauranga and Surrounding Districts.
Second Edition with Supplement; Demy 8vo; pp. 285; text with several b/w. illustrations and maps, numerous family trees, index to better known ancestors mentioned in the text, family index, supplement, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Tauranga, NZ; J.A.W. Steedman: (1986)
First Edition published in 1984, this edition is reprinted with supplement (p. 267-285) Click here to Order
AUD$125

127233
STERN, FRANCES.

Applied Dietetics: The Planning and Teaching of Normal and Therapeutic Diets.
Revised Second Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xx, 265; 2 pages of b/w. photographic plates, numerous text drawings and tables, numerous typical diets and menus, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in silver on spine and upper board, very good copy.
Baltimore; The Williams & Wilkins Company; 1943.
Foundational text in dietetics and nutrition, marking a pivotal shift in the integration of dietary science into medical practice. Published during a time when nutrition's role in health was underappreciated, it emphasized the importance of proper diet in disease prevention and recovery. Stern bridged the gap between scientific knowledge and practical application, helping to formalize dietetics as a medical profession. Her work also advanced public health by advocating for nutrition education. Today, her principles continue to influence medical treatment, preventive health care, and the professional training of dietitians. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127484
STEVENS, HENRY N; Editor.

New Light of the Discovery of Australia As revealed by the journal of Captain Don Diego de Prado Y Tovar. With annotated translations from the Spanish by George F. Barwick.
First Edition; 8vo; pp. (ix), x - xii, 262, (ii); 1 full page b/w map, 2 fold out maps, 2 pages facsimile copy of pages of Prado's Relacion, 2 large Prado fold out maps in pocket at rear; original maroon cloth with title and some decoration in gilt to spine and front board; flecking to edges of pages, very good copy.
London; Henry Stevens, Son and Stiles; MDCCCCXXX (1930). Click here to Order
AUD$80

127213
STEVENSON, DAVID; Editor.

The Government of Scotland under the Covenanters 1637-1651. (Scottish History Society, Fourth Series, Volume 18).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. lvi, 223, 36; footnotes, glossary, index, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, previous owne'rs bookplate on front endpaper, otherwise a fine copy.
Edinburgh; Clark Constable Ltd. for the Scottish History Society; 1982. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127159
STEWART, FRANK.

Bayside Birds. The Inland. An Illustrated Handbook of Birds with 97 Species Described and Shown in Full Colour.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 102; text with 8 pages of coloured plates, numerous b/w. plates within the text, bibliography, index of scientific names, index of common names, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Sandringham, Vic.; Bayside City Council; 2005. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127451
STEWART, H.

The New Zealand Division 1916-1919. A Popular History Based on Official Records.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 634; b/w illustrations, fold-out maps, index; original brown illustrated cloth, title in black on spine and front, dustjacket a little chipped on edges, name on front endpaper, very good copy. Rare to find with dustjacket.
Auckland; Whitcombe And Tombs; 1921. Click here to Order
AUD$145

127334
STIRLING, ALFRED.

Gang Forward: A Stirling Note-Book.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [x], 261; bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne, Vic.; The Hawthorn Press; 1972.
The book traces over eight centuries of a family from a small corner of Scotland, as they spread to the Middle east, Central Africa, Southern Ireland, Canada and Australia. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127126
SUNRAYSIA NATURALISTS' RESEARCH TRUST.

Sunraysia Field Naturalists' Club Research Trust - Annual Reports Second Report to Seventh Report.
First Editions; Cr. 4to; pp. (average of 60 pages each); numerous line drawings, graphs and tables, each bound in their original illustrated stapled wrappers, wrappers a little dusty and worn contents very good.
Mildura, Vic; The Trust; 1964-1970.
"Sunraysia" is a term which embraces the irrigation area of Mildura, Merbein and Red Cliffs on the Victorian side of the Murray River and includes also the irrigation areas of Curlwaa and Coomealla an the New South Wales side. Several smaller settlements nearby, on both sides of the river, are also included. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127475
SUTHERLAND, ALEXANDER; ELLERY, R.L.J.; KERNOT, W.C.; MUELLER, FERD VON; NEILD, J.E.; LE SOUEF, A.A.C.; TURNER, HENRY GILES.

Victoria And Its Metropolis. Past And Present.
Limited Facsimile Edition; 3 Volumes; Lge. 4to; Vol. 1; pp. xii, 594; frontispiece, title page illustrated, 258 illustrations, index; Vol 2. A; pp. (viii), 439; frontispiece, title page illustrated, 226 b/w illustrations, one coloured folding map; Vol. 2 B; pp. (vi), 441-882; frontispiece, title page illustrated, 226 b/w illustrations, biographical index; bound in original decorated cloth, title in gilt on spine and front board, dustjackets, fine copies.
This edition published by Todays Heritage, Melbourne n.d. was originally published by Melbourne, McCarron, Bird & Co., 1888.
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies of which this is number 171. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127321
SUTHERLAND, S. K.

A Venomous Life.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xiv, 385; text with 21 pages of photographic illustrations some in colour, first aid for venomous bites and stings, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, near fine copy.
Melbourne; Hyland House; 1998. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127212
SUTTON, PETER; WALSHE, KERYN.

Farmers or Hunter-Gatherers? The Dark Emu Debate.
Med. 8vo; pp. [viii], 288; 4 pages of coloured plates, numerous b/w. text illustrations and maps, notes, references, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Carlton, Vic.; Melbourne University Press; 2021. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127526
SYDNEY.

36 Views. Sydney Descriptive and Illustrative with Panorama.
First Edition; Oblong 4to; pp. 36; unpaginated; 36 b/w plates; one fold out panorama, bound in original faded purple printed wrappers; title in gilt and b/w illustration on front cover; bound with pink ribbon; very good copy.
Sydney; N.S.W. Bookstall Company; n.d. (circa 1905).
Some excellent street scenes, including The Corso Manly, Macquarie Street, Martin Place, George Street, Pitt Street, Circular Quay, Argyle Cut and the beautiful folding panorama of Sydney Harbour from North Shore. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127303
SYNAN, PETER.

Gippsland's Lucky City. A History Of Sale.
Cr. 4to; pp. 309, [2]; profusely illustrated throughout, appendices, endnotes, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Sale, VIC; City of Sale, (1994). Click here to Order
AUD$75

127318
TAIT, THOMAS.

John Dunmore Lang: A Fighter For The Right.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 58; 7 b/w plates, 1 b/w letter, appendix; original blue cloth, flecking to page edges, browning and foxing to endpapers and some pages, good copy.
Sydney; Angus & Robertson Ltd.; 1923. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127263
TAYLOR, ROGER.

George Washington Wilson: Artist & Photographer (1823-93).
First Edition; Oblong Demy 4to; pp. x, 204; portrait frontispiece, text with numerous b/w. photographs, list of stereoscope and album views, bibliography, plate index, subject index, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Scotland; Aberdeen University Press; 1981. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127388
THOMPSON, C. K.

Old Bob's Birds.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. [x], 121; bound in original printed papered boards, dustjacket worn and marked, pages browned, small school stamp on front endpaper, good copy.
Sydney; Dymock's Book Arcade Ltd.; 1950.
Muir 7341. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127183
THORN, REV. T. M.

A History of St. Barnabas' Church of England Balwin 1872-1972. (To mark the Centenary of the Building of the Church).
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 20; text illustrated with several b/w. photographs, list of vicars, bound in original stiff printed stapled wrappers, very good copy.
Balwyn, Vic.; St. Barnabas Church; 1972. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127513
THREADGILL, BESSIE.

South Australian Land Exploration1856 to 1880. [Text and Maps bound in 1 volume].
First Edition; Super Royal 8vo; pp. vii, 184; 20 fold-out maps are rear; contemporary binding in half green leather with green cloth boards, leather faded on spine, title in gilt on spine, good copy.
Adelaide; The Board Of Governors Of The Public Library, Museum, And Art Gallery Of South Australia; 1922.
An important record of South Australia's exploratory history, covering a critical period when vast tracts of land were surveyed and mapped by European settlers. The work is valued not only for its content but for its role in documenting exploration narratives that shaped South Australia's development. It provides readers with an organized account of expeditions that traversed arid and challenging terrains, often under perilous conditions, to chart previously unmapped regions. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127304
THRELKELD, L. E; GUNSON, NIEL; Editor.

Australian Reminiscences And Papers Of L. E. Threlkeld. Missionary to the Aborigines 1824-1859. Two Volumes.
First Edition; Demy 4to; Vol. I. pp. xii, 176; Vol. II. pp. vi, 177-382; endpaper maps, 12 pages of b/w. photographs, several text illustrations and maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, fine set.
Canberra; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies; 1974.
Australian Aboriginal Studies No. 40. Ethnohistory Series No. 2. Click here to Order
AUD$145

127487
TIETKENS, W. H.

Journal Of The Central Australian Exploring Expedition, 1889, Under Command Of W. H. Tietkens. Despatched by the Central Australian Exploring and Prospecting Association, Limited, under the auspices of the Royal Geographic Society of Australasia, South Australian Branch. Together with map; List of Botanical Specimens, described by Baron Sir Ferd. von Mueller. K.C.M.G., F.R.S., & c., and Professor R. Tate, F.L.S.; also Catalogue of Geological Specimens, described by H.Y.L. Brown, F.G.S., Govt. Geologist of South Australia; with Geological sketch of the Country passed over.
Limited Edition Facsimile Reprint; 8vo; pp. xii, 84; 14 b/w illustrations, appendices, folding map and folding geological sketch at rear, original blue papered boards, title lettered in black on front and spine, fine copy.
Bundaberg, Corkwood Press, 1993.
Limited edition of 220 numbered copies. this copy being number 192. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127496
TIETKENS, W. H.

Private Journal of W. H. Tietkens on an Expedition to The Nullarbor Plain February 1879 to January 1880.
Limited Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. viii, 43; full page map of the routes taken, original maroon cloth title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, fine copy.
Adelaide; Corkwood Press; 1998.
Limited numbered edition of 400 copies this being number 69. The diary was first published by the Weapons Research Establishment, Salisbury, SA (now DSTO) in 1961. The original manuscript is in the Mortlock Library. This edition uses the exact transcript published by the WRE, as well as the map published by them. Click here to Order
AUD$70

127152
TOLSTOY, LEO.

The Death of Ivan Ilych. (The Miniature Classic Library). Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude.
Miniature (6cm x 5cm), pp. 331; bound in original green faux leather, fine copy.
Madrid, Spain; Del Prado Publishers; 2003. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127280
TOMLINSON, GERRY.

"Bring Plenty of Pickles".
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 80; illustrated endpapers, b/w illustrations, bound in original maroon cloth, title and illustration laid down on upper board, very good copy.
Buckinghamshire; Gerry Tomlinson; 1986. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127528
TOWNSVILLE.

"Advance Australia" Townsville Chamber Of Commerce Jubilee Brochure, 1882-1932.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 112; 30 b/w. illustrations, numerous advertisements many illustrated, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, wrappers a little chipped on spine otherwise a very good copy. SCARCE.
Townsville: Printed by D. W. Hastings 7 Sons Pty. Limited; 1932. Click here to Order
AUD$190

127330
TRAEGER, PAT.

Chronicles of the Family Graue 1846-1983: The Story of Heinrich and Sophie Graue and their Descendants.
First Edition; Oblong Impl. 8vo; pp. [x], 193; illustrated endpapers, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, several maps, numerous family trees, index, bound in original slick illustrated boards, very good copy.
Adelaide; The Graue Family Reunion Committee; September 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127439
TRIGELLIS-SMITH, S.

All The King's Enemies. A History of the 2/5th Australian Infantry Battalion.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 424; portrait frontispiece, 145 photographs (3 f/p.), 16 maps, appendices, select bibliography, list of subscribers, index, bound in original mustard cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little faded on spine, very good copy.
Ringwood East, (Vic.; 2/5th Battalion Assoc.; 1988. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127438
TRIGELLIS-SMITH, S.

The Purple Devils. A History of the 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron Formerly The 2/6 Independent Company. 1942-1946.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xviii, 305, endpapers, frontispiece, 31 photographic plates, 12 maps, appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original purple cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, fine copy signed by author on title page.
Melbourne; 2/6 Commando Squadron Association; 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127527
TULLOCH; BROWN.

Tulloch & Brown's Map of the Colony of Victoria: Comprising part of New South Wales, the Boundaries, Counties, also Seaport and Inland Townships, The Gold Fields with the latest Discoveries, Roads, Tracks, &c. &c. 1857. Compiled from Drawings in the Survey office and Correctly revised till 1857.
Engraved hand coloured map 55 cm x 86 cm, laid down on linen and folded into original cloth case with paper title label on upper board, some mild foxing, cloth case worn, good copy.
Melbourne; Surveyor General of Victoria; 30 June 1857.
A separately issued map of the Victorian gold fields, first issued in February 1856, this being the revised and corrected second edition issued 30 June 1857. Click here to Order
AUD$1950

127165
TURNER, ETHEL.

The Ungardeners.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 256; coloured frontispiece, text with 3 full page coloured plates, oval coloured plate onlaid to upper board, bound in original beige embossed cloth, title lettered in black on spine a good copy.
London; Ward, Lock and Co.; 1925. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127468
TURRELL, A. N.

Never Unprepared : A History of the 26th Australian Infantry Battalion (AIF) 1939-1946.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 194; illustrated endpapers, illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, maps, drawings and tables, honour roll, honours and awards, nominal roll, bibliography, index, dustjacket faded on spine, very good copy.
26th Battalion Reunion Association Australia; 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127356
TURVEY, IRENE; words. REYNOLDS, RON; drawings.

Greensborough and Greenhills.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 4to; pp. 63; front free endpaper map, b/w illustrations throughout, bound in original pictorial cloth, minor marks to the cloth, good copy.
Melbourne; Cypress Books; 1973. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127514
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE.

University Of Melbourne. Medical School Jubilee 1914.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 108; portrait frontispiece, numerous b/w. full page photographs, bound in original blue cloth, spine a little bumped, flecking to page edges, some foxing to half-title page, light browning to pages, a good copy.
Melbourne; Ford & Son; 1914.
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the medical school, capturing its history, milestones, and key figures. The book offers a rare glimpse into the early 20th-century landscape of medical education in Australia, highlighting the school’s critical role in advancing medical practice and public health. As Australia’s oldest medical school, founded in 1862, it holds a prestigious place in the nation’s medical history. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127464
UREN, MALCOLM.

A Thousand Men At War. The Story of the 2/16th Battalion, A.I.F.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 260; 35 photographs, 8 maps, appendices, bound in original olive cloth with title in gilt on spine, damaged chipped and worn dustjacket, minor tape marks on endpaper, good copy.
London; Heinemann; 1959. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127131
VALERIUS MAXIMUS.

Valerii Max Imi Dictorum Factorumque Memorabilium Libri IX.
Cr. 16mo; pp. viii, 328; engraver title page, bound in full vellum, contrasting title label on spine, title lettered in gilt on label, gilt stamped decoration on spine, good copy.
Amsterdam; Elzevier; 1690.
The book (text in Latin) offers a comprehensive collection of memorable sayings and deeds from ancient Rome. Compiled during the reign of Tiberius, it serves as a compendium of moral exempla, showcasing virtues, vices, and historical anecdotes. Organized thematically, each book highlights different aspects of Roman life and values, making it a valuable source for understanding Roman moral and social ideals. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127457
VINCENT, DAVID.

Catalina Chronicle. A History of RAAF Operations.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 128; map endpapers, numerous b/w illustrations, bibliography, appendix, bound in original slick illustrated boards, previous owner's name on foreword page, very good copy of the scarce first limited edition.
Adelaide; David Vincent; 1978.
Edition limited to 1000 signed and numbered copies this being copy number 567. Click here to Order
AUD$145

127207
VOIGT, ANNA; DRURY, NEVILL.

Wisdom From The Earth: The Living Legacy of the Aboriginal Dreamtime.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 192; illustrated endpapers, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs, endnotes, selected bibliography, index, bound in original beige cloth, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
East Roseville, NSW; Simon & Schuster Australia; 1997.
Insightful exploration of Australian Indigenous cultures and their deep connection to nature. The book celebrates the wisdom and spiritual practices of various Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the importance of living in harmony with the Earth. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127473
WADE-FERRELL, T. F; Compiler.

In All Things Faithful. A History and Album of the 30th Battalion and New South Wales Scottish Regiment 1885-1985.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xviii, 396; map endpapers, colour frontispiece, profusely illustrated throughout, appendices, acknowledgements, bibliography, addenda; hardback, mylar dustjacket, a very good copy.
Sydney; Sam Ure Smith; 1985. Click here to Order
AUD$125

127357
WAGHORN, JOHN F.

Narbethong Post Office Centenary 1883 - 1983.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (ii), 56; 25 illustrations, 4 maps, list of residents in the district from 1909 directory, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, wrapper a little worn, good copy.
Thomastown; John F. Waghorn;1983. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127518
WAGNER, RICHARD.

Tannhauser: A Dramatic Poem by Richard Wagner; Freely Translated in Poetic Narrative form by T. W. Rolleston; presented by Willy Pogany.
First Edition in this form: Demy 4to; pp. (108) unpaginated; decorated endpapers, tipped-in small frontispiece,16 tipped-in coloured plates, each page decorated in orange, green or black lithographs, bound in original grey cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, stamped decoration to upper board in gilt, blue and black, corners bumped, cloth dulled, good copy.
London; G. G. Harrap; 1911. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127153
WALL, DOROTHY.

A Tiny Story of Blinky Bill.
Miniature (7cm x 6cm); pp. (80) unpaginated; 8 full page coloured plates, numerous b/w. text illustrations, bound in original slick illustrated boards, very good copy.
Pymble, NSW; Angus & Robertson; 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127150
WALLING, EDNA.

On the Trail of Australian Wildflowers.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. (viii), 84; illustrated frontispiece, profusely illustrated throughout, photographic illustrations, plant name index, bound in original yellow cloth, dustjacket a little rubbed and marked, previous owner's inscription on front endpaper, inscribed by Jean Galbraith (editor), good copy.
Canberra, Mulini Press, 1984. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127420
WALTERS, S. M; STOW, E. A.

Darwin's Mentor: John Stevens Henslow 1796-1861.
First Edition; super Royal 8vo; pp. xx, 338; text with 8 pages of coloured plates, numerous b/w. illustrations and drawings, genealogical tables, chronology, endnotes, bibliography, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket with minor creases on bottom edge, very good copy.
Cambridge; Cambridge University Press; 2001.
A well-researched biography highlights Henslow’s scientific contributions and mentorship, which shaped Darwin’s evolutionary thinking. The book is important for shedding light on Henslow's crucial role in the history of science, particularly in Darwin’s development. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127372
WARD, GEOFFREY C; BURNS, RIC; BURNS, KEN.

The Civil War: An Illustrated History.
Demy 4to; pp. xxii, 425, (1); illustrated endpapers, illustrated title page and frontispiece, text illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, selected bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, some light foxing to first couple of pages otherwise a very good copy.
New York; Alfred A Knopf; 1990. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127291
WARD, J. R.

British West Indian Slavery 1750-1834: The Process of Amelioration.
Reprinted with Corrections; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 320; text with 13 figures, 39 tables, 1 full page map, list of estate slave populations, endnotes, bibliography, index, bound in original navy cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Oxford; Clarendon Press; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127180
WARD, RUTH G; Editor.

Forward in Faith: An Historical Record of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union Covering the Years 1947-1973.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 90; text illustrated with several b/w. photographs including on large fold in group photograph at rear of book, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, page edges a little chipped, good copy.
Melbourne; Woman's Christian Temperance Union; 1975. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127460
WARD, S; Compiler.

Destiny of Gold; The History And Family Of James and Mary Butler, Colonists of Victoria.
First Edition; Lge. 8vo; pp. 302; profusely illustrated with maps, tables, b/w photographs and some sketches; stiff illustrated wrapper, wrapper worn and slightly chipped, otherwise a very good copy.
Welby; Shirley Ward; 1987. Click here to Order
AUD$65

127390
WARRNAMBOOL; WARRNAMBOOL PROGRESS AND TOURIST ASSOCIATION.

The Ideal City Warrnambool On The Sea. Tourist Guide Where To Go What To See. [Wrapper Title].
Super Royal 16 mo; pp. [ii], 16, (16); 12 pages of photographs, 2 pages of road maps, mileage chart for tours, folding map of Warrnambool city, numerous advertisements many of which are illustrated with city buildings and street scapes, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Warrnambool; Warrnambool progress and Tourist Association; n.d. (? 1948). Click here to Order
AUD$95

127170
WEBBER, LEN; CULPIN, LOIS; ROSS, SANDRA; SIMEONOFF, ELIZABETH.

From Rainforest To Bonsai.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xx, 140; text with 16 pages of coloured photographic plates, numerous b/w. text drawings, list of native plant nurseries, glossary, bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Sydney; Simon & Schuster; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$55

127416
WERREN, GARRY; KERSHAW, PETER; Editors.

The Rainforest Legacy: Australian National Rainforests Study Volume 3 - Rainforest History, Dynamics and Management.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. x, 309; text illustrated with 39 photographic plates five in colour, numerous maps, tables, and charts, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Canberra, ACT; Australian Government Publishing Service; 1991. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127225
WHEELWRIGHT, H. W.

Bush Wanderings Of A Naturalist. Foreword by A. H. Chisholm.
Reprint; Cr. 8vo; pp. [viii], xvi, 272; index, original papered boards, dustjacket, very good copy.
Melbourne; Oxford University Press; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127364
WHITE, CHARLES.

History Of Australian Bushranging. Volume 1 and 2. Australian Classics. 2 Volumes.
Demy 8vos; pp. Vol. 1. (viii), 385; 4 maps; Vol. 2. (vi), 400; numerous sketch illustrations throughout, bound in original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spines, dustjackets, very good set.
Hawthorn, Vic; Lloyd O'Neil Pty. Ltd.; 1970. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127228
WHITEHEAD, ANNE.

Paradise Mislaid. In Search of the Australian Tribe of Paraguay.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. ix, 631; numerous maps throughout, 32 pages of b/w photographic illustrations, notes, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Queensland; University of QLD Press; 1997.
In the 1890s a brave band of ordinary Australians sailed out through Sydney Heads, to find a socialist Utopia in South America. Under the charismatic William Lane, over 500 settlers created a "New Australia" in the Paraguayan jungle. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127463
WHITELOCKE, CLIFF.

Gunners In The Jungle. A Story of the 2/15 Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery 8 Division Australian Imperial Force.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 200; map endpapers, profusely illustrated with b/w photographs throughout, honours, nominal roll, appendix, abbreviations, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket, tipped in on front endpaper a "With Compliments" slip from the 2/15 Field Regiment A.I.F Association, dustjacket a little worn and creased, good copy.
Eastwood, NSW; The 2/15 Field Regiment Association; 1983. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127519
WILKINSON, GEORGE BLAKISTON.

South Australia; Its Advantages And Its Resources. Being A Description Of That Colony And a Manual Of Information For Emigrants. Illustrated by John Michael Skipper with a new Introduction and Notes on the Illustrations by Dr J. M. Tregenza and an Index to the Illustrations by Jean Tregenza.
Deluxe Facsimile Limited Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. xii, 392, [15]; 1 folding map, numerous illustrations, corrigendum, deluxe edition limited to 1000 numbered copies bound in leather, raised bands, title and decoration in gilt on spine, fine copy.
Adelaide, History Trust of South Australia, 1983.
Facsimile of John Michael Skipper's personal copy in the possession of Mr. Garnham Skipper. Original edition, London, John Murray, 1848.This copy being number 7. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127323
WILLAN, RICHARD C; COLEMAN, NEVILLE.

Nudibranchs of Australasia.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 56; text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs, several text drawings, species descriptions, checklist of Australian Nudibranchia, select reading, index, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, inscribed and signed by author on front endpaper, very good copy.
Caringbah, NSW; Australasian Marine photographic Index; 1984. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127370
WILLOUGHBY, HOWARD.

Australian Pictures. A Facsimile of the volume originally published in 1886. With a map and one hundred and seven illustrations from sketches and photographs, engraved by E. Whymper and others.
Facsimile Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 224, 8; frontispiece, 107 illustrations, appendix, index, bound in brown faux leather boards, title and decorative illustration in gilt on front board, title in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy. (rare to find copies with the dustjacket because of the decorative binding).
Brookvale NSW; Child, Henry & Page Pty Ltd; 1985. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127268
WILSON, MONA.

The Life of William Blake.
Reprint: Cr. 4to; pp. xvi, 397; portrait frontispiece, text with a further 23 full page plates, notes, index, bound in original cream cloth, contrasting title label on spine, title lettered in gilt on label, good copy.
New York; Cooper Square Publishers, Inc.; 1969.
Reprint of the 1927 Nonesuch Press Edition with the revisions of the 1949 edition. Detailed and scholarly biography that captures the essence of Blake's life and work. Wilson presents a well-researched account of his artistic and personal struggles, highlighting his complex personality and visionary genius. While thorough, the writing can feel dense at times, making it more suited to dedicated Blake enthusiasts or scholars than casual readers. It remains a key resource for understanding Blake’s life. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127525
WILSON, SIR SAMUEL.

Proceedings on Laying The Memorial Stone of the Wilson Hall of the University of Melbourne.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xxxx, 42; two folding illustrations of Wilson Hall one of the outside the other of the interior, original printed wrappers, it would appear that some copies of this book have a portrait illustration, this copy does not, small piece missing from corner of front and back wrapper, otherwise a very good copy.
Melbourne; Stillwell And Co., Collins Street East; 1879.
The building was made possible by a donation of 30,000 pound by Samuel Wilson (1832-1895). Wilson arrived in Victoria from Ireland in 1852 to join his three brothers who had stablished squatting runs in the Wimmera during the 1840's. With the assistance of his brothers, he purchased Longerenong station on the Wimmera River, from which beginnings he established a vast pastoral empire. At the time of his donation to the university in 1874, Wilson's income was estimated at 100,000 pound a year and he was reputed to own more sheep than anyone else in the world, with 600,000 head spread across his vast landholdings. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127445
WINCH, RONALD T.

3rd Australian Infantry Brigade: The War Diary of 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade of South Australia CMF (later AIF) during World War II, 8 December 1941 to 30 April 1944.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. [viii], 265; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, 5 folding maps, bibliography, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, signed by the author on the title page, very good copy.
Canberra; The Author; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127135
WOLFE, TOM.

The Painted Word.
First Edition, First Printing; Demy 8vo; pp. [vi], 121; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, bound in original quarter beige cloth with blue papered boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, unclipped dustjacket with the price at $5.95, boards a little faded on top edges, dustjacket with one minor closed tear and a little worn on edges, good copy.
New York; Farrar, Straus and Giroux; 1975.
A sharp critique of the contemporary art world, where Wolfe argues that the meaning and value of art have become secondary to the theoretical and critical discourse surrounding it. In his signature satirical style, Wolfe contends that modern art no longer stands on its visual merits but is instead driven by intellectual jargon, theories, and elitism Click here to Order
AUD$110

127143
WOOD, JOHN DENNISTOUN.

Poems In Rhyme And Blank Verse.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. xiv, 185; bound in original green cloth, some light foxing on first and last few pages, very good copy.
London And Melbourne; Melvilled And Mullen; 1903. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127298
WOOD_ELLEM, ELIZABETH.

Queen Salote of Tonga: The Story of an Era 1900-1965.
Med. 8vo; pp. xix, [28], 376; 3 pages of maps, 25 pages of family trees, 24 pages of b/w. photographs, glossary, notes, selected bibliography, index, bound in original purple cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, inscribed and signed by author on front endpaper, very good copy.
Auckland, NZ; Auckland University Press; 1999.
Comprehensive and sensitive biography of Queen Salote, the beloved monarch who reigned over Tonga from 1918 to 1965. Wood-Ellem draws on personal interviews, letters, and extensive research to explore Salote's role in modernizing Tonga while preserving its traditions. The book delves into her political acumen, cultural advocacy, and her dedication to her people, portraying her as a strong and empathetic leader. It’s a richly detailed study of a remarkable Pacific queen. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127127
WOODWARD, S. P.

A Manual Of The Mollusca; or, a Rudimentary Treatise of Recent and Fossil Shells. Illustrated by A. N. Waterhouse and Joseph Wilson Lowry.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. xvi, [ii], 3-488, 24 full page engraved plates including frontispiece, (each of the plates with a description page numbered the same as the plate), index of Genera and Technical Terms, errata and addenda, publishers Notice, bound in contemporary half leather with marbled boards, raised bands, title and decoration in gilt on spine, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, previous owner's name and date on endpaper, leather a little worn, still a nice tight bright copy.
London; John Weale, 59, High Holborn; 1851.
Note this first edition was issued without the map, in the "Notice" it states "the second part of this manual is now in preparation and will be published early in the summer. It will contain and account of the remaining orders of shell-fish: a chapter on the Geographical Distribution of the Mollusca, with a Map of the Marine and Terrestial Provinces..." Click here to Order
AUD$250

127308
WOOLLARD, CLAUDE L. A.

The last Of The Cape Horners.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 303; text illustrated with 60 pages of b/w. photographic illustrations and maps, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in black on spine, dustjacket worn and chipped on edges, good copy.
Ilgracombe; Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd.; 1967. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127163
WRIGHT, FELICITY; Editor.

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art (Artlink. Vol 10. Nos. 1 & 2 Double Issue).
Reprint; Demy 4to; pp. v, 120; text with numerous illustrations many in colour, further reading, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Adelaide; Artlink/Landmark; 1992 Click here to Order
AUD$30

127266
WRIGHT, JUDITH; CLARKE, PATRICIA; MCKINNEY, MEREDITH.

With Love & Fury: Selected Letters of Judith Wright.
First Edition; Thick Med. 8vo; pp. xvi, 607; text illustrated with 15 pages of b/w. photographs, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, near fine copy.
Canberra; National Library of Australia; 2006. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127267
YEATS, W. B; HARPER, GEORGE MILLS.

Yeats's Vision Papers. Volume 1. The Automatic Script: 5 November 1917-18 June 1918.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xiv, 565; illustrated frontispiece, 8 pages of illustrations, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little worn on edges, very good copy.
Iowa City; University of Iowa Press; 1992. Click here to Order
AUD$60

127386
YEOMANNS, P. A.

The Challenge of Landscape: The Development and Practice of Keyline.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. [xii], 272, (32) plates; text illustrated with numerous figures, 32 pages of b/w. photographic plates containing 99 photographs, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, dustjacket a little chipped and worn, good copy. (Rare to find with dustjacket).
Sydney; Keyline Publishing Pty. Limited; 1958.
Groundbreaking work that introduces the concept of Keyline Design, an innovative approach to land management and sustainable farming. Yeomans argues that by following natural land contours, farmers can improve water retention, prevent erosion, and boost soil fertility. This book was significant as it shifted the focus of farming from short-term productivity to long-term landscape management, influencing modern regenerative and permaculture practices and offering a blueprint for sustainable agricultural development. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127164
ZUBANS, RUTH.

E. Philips Fox 1865-1915.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 74; colour illustrations throughout, further sources, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, price sticker to rear wrapper, otherwise a fine copy.
Victoria; National Gallery of Victoria; 1994. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127517
ZWEIG, PAUL.

The River. A poem by Paul Zweig with an etching by Roger Selden.
First Limited Edition; Demy 4to; pp.[viii] 7,[1]; plus, one full page coloured etching, handmade paper, original papered boards with inlayed etching, cloth spine, the book is housed in special grey cloth clamshell case, publishers device on front, case is a little faded and marked, otherwise a fine copy.
Verona; Plain Wrapper Press; 1981.
An edition of 120 signed and numbered copies this being number 79. Click here to Order
AUD$650