Hillary & Edmund: High Adventure (Signed)
Hillary, Edmund, high adventure (signed), [London, Hodder & Stoughton], 1955, 1st edition; original blue, cloth binding; signed by the, author and with the bookplate, of Charles Bonython.
Fifty Years Adrift: Signed Limited Edition Book
Fivet Taylor, Derek; Harrison, George, fifty Years Adrift. [Genesis publications Ltd, Guildford, 1984]. Signed by Derek Taylor and George Harrison. Limited to 2000 numbered copies of which this #917. Publisher's original dark brown half leather, with five…
C.F. Goldie Catalogue Raisonne & Biography
C.F. Goldie, prints, drawings & Criticism' - Alister Taylor and Jan Glen, Published in 1977. A m ajor catalogue raisonne with biography of Goldie. Beautifully bound in quarter leather and linen binding and housed in a solander box. Height 40 cm, width 32…
Australia's WWI History in 12 Volumes
The official history of Australia in the war of 1914 - 1918 complete in 12 volumes. Comprising Vols 1 & 2 the story of Anzac, Vol 3 the AIF in France 1916, Vol 4 the AIF in France 1917, Vols 5 & 6 the AIF in France 1918 by C.E.W. Bean, Vol 7 the Sinai and…
Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand, 1847
Brees Samuel Charles - pictorial illustrations of New Zealand first edition, John Williams & Co, London, 1847, rebound green cloth with original front and rear cover laid down.
Limited edition 'Temple of Flora' with 12 color plates
One volume: Thornton's 'Temple of Flora', by Dr. Robert John Thornton '1951', with bibliographical notes by Handasyde Buchanan. London: Collins, 1951. Printed in the Netherlands. Complete with the 12 colour plates and 23 (of 24?) black and white plates.…
South Australia Illustrated by George French Angas
George French Angas, 'South Australia illustrated' 1967 facsimilie edition of the 1846 publication. Very light wear to leather
Banks' Florilegium Australia 1980-1990 (Engravings)
Banks' Florilegium - part VII Australia, 1980-1990, Part VII numbered 62 /100, plates 136-157, copperplate engravings issued by Alecto Historical Editions in association with the British Museum; the cloth bound folio being part of the complete full colour…
Australia's Port Macquarie to Moreton Bay (1845)
Hodgkinson, Clement, 'Australia from port Macquarie to Moreton Bay', with description of the natives, their manners and customs; the geology, natural productions, fertility, and resources of that region' published by T and W Boone, London, 1845, stamped…
Wentworth's Description of NSW - Macarthur's Copy
Wentworth, W.C, 'Description of the Colony of NSW', printed for G. and W.B Whittaker, 1819, copy owned by James Macarthur, paperbound hard covers with Macarthur signature to cover, paper title to spine, housed in a half bound leather and cloth shell case…
Survey of Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia (1827)
King, Phillip P. Capt, 'Narrative of a survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Austalia Performed between the Years 1818 and 1822', in two volumes, published by John Murray, London, 1827, (small damage to frontispiece of Vol 1); with engraved…
Cook's Voyages to the Pacific Ocean (1776-1780)
'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean' (Cook's Voyages) volumes 1-2, 3-4, for making discoveries in the Northern hemisphere performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke & Gore, in the years 1776, 7, 8, 9, 80; compiled from various accounts of that…
Dampier's 'New Voyage Round the World' with Maps and Draughts
Dampier, William, 'A new voyage round the World', 'Voyages and Descriptions' (two volumes), printed for James Knapton at the Crown, London, 1697 and 1699, 'Voyages and Descriptions' Vol II in three parts being a supplement of the 'Voyage round the World',…
The Life of Captain James Cook
Kippis, Andrew, D.D.F.R.S and S.A, 'The life of Captain James Cook', first Dublin edition, 1788, printed for H. Chamberlain, W. Colles... and B. Dornin; original half binding in red leather with blue paper board covers, paper title to spine
"Russians in Shanghai" - Rare Historical Volume
Pycckie & Wahxan' 'Russians in Shanghai,' by Captain V.D. Jiganoff, who was also the publisher, in original cover, with silvered title and one corner. A very rare historical volume.
Children's Illustrated Miniatures: 'Our Little Ones Library'
'Our little Ones Library': collection of children's illustrated miniatures comprising 'The Cats Concert', 'The Tale of a Dog', 'A Rabbit's Tale', 'A birthday Present', 'Snapdragon' and 'Three little Maids from School', all but one with 1895-dated…
Salome: Tragedy in One Act
Wilde, Oscar & Beardsley, Aubrey, Salome: a Tragedy in one Act, [John Lane, the Bodley head Ltd., London, 1912], green cloth with gilt titles and gilt design & trim, XVIII + 61p + plates, untrimmed edges.
Kipling's War Booklets, 1915
Kipling, Rudyard (1865 - 1936) 'The Fringes of the Fleet', 'France at War' and 'The new army in Training' [Methuen & Co Ltd, London, 1915]; small booklets uniformly rebound by Bumpus Ltd., London; 3/4 calf, marbled boards and end-papers. (3 items).
Signed Harry Potter Goblet of Fire by Cast
Harry potter and the goblet of fire: paperback edition (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2000), signed by numerous cast members including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Roger Lloyd pack, Katie Leung, Brendan Gleeson,…
Mollie's Staircase
Rentoul, Annie I. and Rentoul, Ida S. Mollie's Staircase, [Melbourne: M.L. Hutchinson, 1906]. Oblong quarto, lettered wrappers, original ribbon ties, 12 black & white, plates, plus illustrations in text.
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The Art of Frederick McCubbin
[Fred McCUBBIN] James Macdonald The Art of Frederick McCubbin [Melbourne & Sydney : Lothian, 1916] Limited to 1000 copies, signed by McCubbin, this is #961. Folio, gilt lettered cloth covered boards, 104pp, 45 plates tipped in.
Pastoral Homes of Australia - Victoria (1910)
'The Pastoral Homes of Australia - Victoria' published by the Pastoralists' Review [Melbourne, McCarron, Bird & Co, 1910] with introduction by W.H Lang; quarto, full morocco with gilt embossed board and spines, marbled endpapers with W.H. Lang's personal…
Pastoral Homes of Australia: NSW & QLD (1911)
'The Pastoral Homes of Australia, New South Wales & Queensland' published by the Pastoralists' Review [Sydney, John Andrew & Co, 1911] quarto, gilt embossed boards and spine, marbled endpapers with W.H. Lang's personal bookplate adhered to front the front…
Pastoral Homes of Australia and New Zealand (9 words)
'The Pastoral Homes of Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia & New Zealand' published by The Pastoral Review Propy. Ltd [Sydney, John Andrew & Co, 1914] quarto, gilt embossed boards and spine, marbled endpapers with W.H.Lang's personal…
Enchanted Forest: Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's Illustrated Stories
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite: 'The Enchanted Forest' with stories by Grenbry Outhwaite published by A & C Black [London, 1931], first edition, quarto, red/blue cross-hatched heavy card boards, missing the blue cloth spine, white label with illustration to front…
The Way of the Whirlwind
Durack, Mary & Elizabeth, The Way of the Whirlwind, [Consolidated Press, Sydney, 1941],1st edition, hardback. Illustrated boards, black backstrip. Tall 4to. Lovely tipped in colour illustrations and illustrated endpapers + b/w illustrations within text.
Australian Furniture History & Dictionary
Kevin Fahy & Andrew Simpson, 'Australian Furniture Pictorial History And Dictionary, 1788-1938', [Syd. 1998] limited edition 1929/2000 copies signed by the authors, with d/j and slip case, near mint condition in original shipping carton
Tattooed Maori Warrior Chiefs: Millard Collection Portraits
Portraits of Tattooed warrior chiefs of New Zealand, from the Millard collection. The book containing nine photographic prints of important Maori chiefs
Banks' Florilegium: Brazil Plates 338-360 Limited Edition Set
Boxed set of 'Banks' Florilegium part XVI Brazil, plates 338-360', Alecto Historical Editions in Association with the British Museum of Natural History Limited Edition 34/100, includes list of plates and two frontispieces,
Complete Set of Cook's Voyages in First Editions
A complete set of the three official publications of Cook's voyages in first Editions, comprising: first voyage, Hawkesworth, John, an Account of the voyages Undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere,…
Sydney Long: Life and Work
The life and work of Sydney long, by Joanna Mendelssohn, Copperfield Publishing Co 1979, edition _ /275. Isbn 0959632948.
Sydney International Exhibition 1879 Record with Gilt Binding
The official record of the Sydney international exhibition, 1879, with decorative gilt binding. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney
Limited Edition Norman Lindsay Art Books
Volumes, 2, 'Norman Lindsay,' by Lin Bloomfield. 'Norman Lindsay Oil Paintings, & Watercolours 1889-1969.', pub. odana editions 2006 & 2003. deluxe limited ed. #140/500. Each signed by the author, with tipped-in photograph & slipcase.
Limited edition book on modern Aboriginal art with signatures
Book, 'Modern Australian Aboriginal Art, by Rex Battarbee. 1951 limited edition 79/130, signed by the author & ten Hermannsburg artists, including Albert Namatjira. With slip case.
Banks Florilegium: Java Plates 361-375 Boxed Set
Boxed set of 'Banks Florilegium part XVII Java' with plates 361-375', Alecto historical Editions in Association with the British Museum of natural history
The Australian Sketchbook: Bush Scenes and Social Issues
S.T. Gill, 'The Australian Sketchbook' published by Hamel and Ferguson, printed in colours, 25 loose chromolithographed plates, including title page in original folder, folio as issued 1865. Plates in unusually good condition, showing, predominantly…
Spencer and Gillen Collection
Important collection of Spencer and Gillen publications. Spencer and Gillen, Northern Tribes of Central Australia 1904 first edition Spencer and Gillen,The native Tribes of Central Australia, 1938 second edition Baldwin Spencer, native Tribes of the…
Complete Lindsay Black First Edition Booklets Collection
Rare complete collection of Lindsay black first edition booklets. The Bora ground, black Lindsay, 1944 first edition Aboriginal Art Galleries of Western New South Wales. Part 3, 1943 first edition stone Arrangements, black Lindsay, 1950 first edition…
Hume and Smollett's Histories of England
David Hume 'The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688 in Eight Volumes' [London, Cadell and Davies, 1818]; together with T. Smollett's 'The History of England from the Revolution to the Death of George the Second…
Captain Cook's Voyages and Life
A book, Captain Cook's voyages round the world, containing the Whole of his Discoveries, with Memoirs of his life and Particulars of his Unfortunate death a rebound example, Published by J Robins & Co. Albion press, ivy Lane, Paternoster row, London.…
WA Cyclopedia: Historical & Commercial Review (1913)
The Cyclopedia of Western Australia (illustrated) an historical and Commercial Review, Descriptive and Biographical Facts, pictures and illustrations, an Epitome of progress 1913. In two volumes, spines in black leather and gilt lettering. The pages are…
Birds of New South Wales
John William Lewin, British/Australia ( 1770-1819), A Natural History of the Birds of New-South-Wales London 1822 26 plates, marble-boards and red Morocco spine. A combination copy of some 1822 engravings and with some restrikes done by Quaritch in London…
Public Pictures, Sydney, 2009 McDonald, John, The Woodblock Painting of Cressida Campbell, 2nd Edition 2009, edited by Peter Crayford, published by Public Pictures, Sydney, Hardcover with jacket, 362 pages, illustrated fully in colour fold-out pages., ©…
Old Colonial Architecture in NSW and Tasmania by Wilson Hardy
Wilson, Hardy, Old Colonial Architecture in New South Wales and Tasmania, The Author, Sydney 1924, containing a tipped-in frontispiece and title-page vignette, all plates are collotypes (from artwork by the author), Number 542 of 1000 copies signed by the…
First Edition 'Maori Art' by Augustus Hamilton (1896)
A rare first edition copy of Augustus Hamilton's 'Maori Art', 1896. Published by 'The Governors of the New Zealand Institute, Wellington, New Zealand'. Printed by 'Fergusson & Mitchell, Printers and Manufacturing Stationers, Princes Street, Dunedin, NZ'.…
Kathleen's Voyage: Illustrated Log of a Circumnavigation
'Kathleen's Voyage' by Jack Earl, Sydney, Weldon Publishing, 1991, volume I, the log book of Kathleen Gillett, written and illustrated by Jack Earl during his 1947-48 voyage around the world, limited edition 51/200, half-calf, gilt title on front cover…
All-Australian Memorial History: Heroes and Helpers
'The All-Australian Memorial History, Heroes and Helpers' Australian Commonwealth Military Forces single volume, full morocco with embossed gilt lettering, [published 1917], complete with fold-out sections.
Views of Sydney Album, circa 1890
Sydney Album 'Views of Sydney', circa 1890; 40 albumen paper prints, each approx. 21 x 15 cm laid down to pages in a red leather and morocco bound album with gilt title including 'Mr & Mrs King from J. Macpherson.' Images by 'J.P.' include Bondi, Coogee,…
History of Australasia: Discovery to Self-Government
Blair, David 'The History of Australasia from the first dawn of Discovery in the Southern Ocean to the Establishment of Self-Government in the various Colonies. Comprising the settlement and History of New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia,…
The Emu: Quarterly Magazine for Native Bird Study & Protection
'The Emu, A Quarterly Magazine To Popularise The Study And Protection Of Native Birds', bound 11 full morocco volumes with embossed gilt lettering and pictorial boards. Volumes 110, 13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21 and an index volume. (1901-1922)
Pastoral Homes of Victoria - 1910
'The Pastoral Homes of Australia - Victoria' published by the Pastoralists' Review [Melbourne, McCarron, Bird & Co, 1910] with introduction by W.H Lang; quarto, full morocco with gilt embossed board and spines, marbled endpapers with W.H. Lang's personal…
Fairyland by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Fairyland, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite 1931 A&C black London true first of the desirable childrens book, N/F copy D/J
Helmut Newton's Sumo Book with Starck Stand
Helmut Newton (1920-2004) Sumo, 1999, Ed. June Newton, Published by Taschen, Monte Carlo 1999, signed first edition 7716/10,000, with folding stand designed by Phillipe Starck, book 72 cm, x 52 cm, stand height 75 cm, width 54 cm, depth 55 cm
New Principles of Gardening (1728) by Batty Langley
Langley, Batty, new Principles of gardening (1728), Batty Langley, new Princples of gardening: or, the Laying out and Planting [of] Parterres, Groves, Wildernesses, Labyrinths, Avenues, Parks [etc.] (a. Bettesworth and J. Batley, London [etc.], 1728),…
Hawkesworth's Account of Cook's Southern Hemisphere Voyages
Hawkesworth, John, an Account of the voyages ... In the Southern Hemisphere ... (1773), ['Cook's first Voyage'], John Hawkesworth, an Account of the voyages undertaken by the order of his Present Majesty for making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere…
Cook's Third Voyage with Atlas of Plates (1784)
Cook, James, a voyage to the Pacific Ocean ... (1784), ['Cook's third Voyage'], with an atlas of the plates, James cook and James King, a voyage to the Pacific Ocean, Undertaken by the Command of his Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern…
Japanese Art in European Collections
Japanese Art, the great European Collections, twelve volumes, Published by Kodansha, Japan, 1993, of twelve editions, in original silk cases and outer cardboard cases
Norman Lindsay's Complete Etchings: Limited Edition
A limited edition, 14/550 volume: 'The complete etchings of Norman Lindsay' by Lin Bloomfield Sydney: Odana Editions / Josef Lebovic Galleries. 1998.Comes with signed certificate of authenticity. Book signed by Norman Lindsay's granddaughter, Helen Glad,…
Menpes' Japan: Oriental Watercolours Deluxe Edition
Mortimer Menpes 'Japan', (1901) signed and numbered by the artist first edition de luxe with 100 bright colour plates of oriental watercolours
Cook's Voyages to the Pacific Ocean (1784)
Cook's voyages to the Pacific Ocean first Octavo edition, three of four volumes, being the first three., published August 13th, 1784 by J. Fielding Pater nofter row. A voyage to the Pacific Ocean; Undertaken by Command of his Majesty, for making…
The Life of Captain James Cook by Andrew Kippis
Andrew Kippis, the life of Captain James cook, (Dublin: Chamberlaine, Colles, et al., 1788) 1st Irish edition, issued in the same year as the first London edition; 8vo, contemporary calf, the spine with gilt and contrasting label, blank endpapers, XVI,…
Governor Phillip's Voyage to Botany Bay and Colonization
Governor Arthur Phillip, 'The voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay; with an account of the Establishment of the Colonies of port Jackson & Norfolk Island; compiled from authentic papers, which have been obtained from the several Departments, to which…
Captain Dampier's Voyages and Descriptions (1699-1703)
Captain William Dampier, a new voyage round the world - 4th edition 1699;, voyages and Descriptions Vol. II. In three parts - 2nd edition, 1700;, and, a voyage to New Holland, &c in the year, 1699. In the year 1699, - with a Continuation of a voyage to…
"Victoria Illustrated" by Samuel T. Gill
Samuel Thomas Gill (1818 - 1880), 'Victoria Illustrated', (Sands & Kenny: Melbourne & Sydney), 1857, oblong quarto, engraved vignette title page and, 45 steel engraved plates; original rich blue cloth, elaborately decorated in gilt and the pages with gilt…
Victoria Illustrated: Second Series
Samuel Thomas Gill (1818 - 1880), Nicholas Chevalier (1828 - 1902), and others, 'Victoria illustrated second series with descriptive letterpress.', (Sands & Kenny: Melbourne & Sydney), 1862, oblong quarto, engraved vignette title page and, 41 steel…
Australia Illustrated: Drawings by Prout, Chevalier & Others
Edwin Carton Booth, F.R.C.I., 'Australia illustrated with drawings by Skinner prout, N. Chevalier, & c.&c.', (London; Virtue & Co., 1873-76); 2 vols., green half leather with gilt titles and decorations; gilt page edges; numerous engraved plates with…
Henderson's Australian Families: Genealogy and Biography (1941)
Alexander Henderson, 'Henderson's Australian families - a Genealogical and Biographical Record' Vol.1 (the only one published), (Melbourne: a. Henderson, 1941) 1st ed. 4to. XXIV, 408pp; numerous illustrations, original maroon cloth binding.
Charles Wheeler: Art of a War Veteran
James S. MacDONALD, the Art of Charles Wheeler, O.B.E., D.C.M., (Melbourne: Lothian Publishing Co., 1952), large 4to; 37pp; tipped-in colour frontispiece plate, 34 plates (of which 14 are colour, tipped-in), bottom of pages uncut; excellent dustjacket.…
Birds of Australia with Handbook
John Gould, the birds of Australia, (Melbourne: Lansdowne press, 1972), elephant folio, eight volumes (facsimile), coloured, plates; publisher's vinyl binding, with, gilt titles to spines. A good, clean set, with original packaging. Together with the,…
Hemingway's First Edition Farewell to Arms with Dust Jacket
Hemingway, Ernest, a Farewell to arms (1929), first edition, first printing, Ernest Hemingway, a Farewell to arms (Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1929), first edition, first printing (without the disclaimer on p. X and with 'Catherine' spelled as…
Limited edition set of Edward Gibbon's works
Edward Gibbon, 'The works of Edward Gibbon', [New York, Fred de Fau, 1907], a complete set of 15 volumes, this set limited to 1000 numbered copies. Bound in half brown morocco over brown marbelled boards and matching endpapers. With 5 raised spine bands…
Complete collection of ceramic Art Unearthed in China, 16 volumes, complete sixteen volume set by Zhang Bai, Science press, Beijing, 2007
'Ralph Hotere' limited edition rimu boxed book limited edition of 100, 2008, by Krisell Baker and Vincent O'Sullivan. Signed by the artist. 'Only 100 printed on 170gsm paper with a stainless-steel cover bound in black leather and mini bolts contained in a…
A complete set of three official publications of Cook's voyages in second editions, including the first voyage 1773, second voyage 1777, third voyage 1785 with atlas, cook, Captain James (by John Hawkesworth), first voyage, an account of the voyages…
Queen Victoria 'Highland Journal' personally inscribed to Charles Dickens from Queen Victoria, an exceptionally rare and unique copy of 'Leaves From The Journal Of Our Life In The Highlands' from 1848 to 1861, edited by Arthur Helps, published by Smith…
Gough Whitlam 'Australian Labor party Policy speech 1972' signed by Whitlam, first edition, limited to 250 copies, this being numbered 70, burgundy hardcover in original slip case, near mint condition
Steinbeck (John), to a God unknown, first edition, first issue, John Steinbeck, to a God unknown (Robert O. Ballou, New York, 1933), first edition, first issue, octavo, in the publisher's gilt lettered green cloth with dust-jacket, housed in a custom-made…
Steinbeck (John), the moon is down, first edition, first issue, inscribed by the author, John Steinbeck, the moon is down (the Viking press, New York, 1942), first edition, first issue (with the unintended period between 'Talk' and 'This' on p. 112),…
Steinbeck (John), Travels with Charley, first edition, signed by the author, John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley, in search of America (the Viking press, New York, 1962), first edition, octavo, in the publisher's red and black-lettered cream cloth with…
Hemingway (Ernest), the Torrents of spring and to have and have not, both first edition, first printing, two works by Ernest Hemingway the Torrents of spring (Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1926), first edition, first printing (with the publisher's…
Tolkien (John Ronald Reuel), the Lord of the rings trilogy (1954-1955), a first edition set, two of the volumes in their first impressions, J.J.R. Tolkien, the Lord of the rings trilogy, comprising the Fellowship of the ring (first edition [1954], ninth…
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