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Literature, Modern Firsts 38 in all, Australian authors, 11, American authors 0, English authors 8, Other Countries 3, Children's books 12, Science Fiction 0, Poetry 4

AUSTRALIAN AUTHORS 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENGLISH AUTHORS 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


OTHER COUNTRIES AUTHORS 3 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

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

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

CHILDRENS BOOKS 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

POETRY 4

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

127553
MARTIN, JOAN.: A Countrywoman's Ramblings.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 22; text with 5 pages of illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, inscribed and signed by author on front endpaper, very good copy.
Lakes Entrance, Vic.; The Author; 1986. Click here to Order

AUD$26

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

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