Chinese Rosewood Heroic Woman Figure
A 20th century Post-Revolution Chinese rosewood figure, depicting a young woman standing in heroic pose in an agricultural costume beside a pot and book. Height 26.5 cm
Australian Colonial Gold and Silver Exhibition Catalogue
Volume - 'All That Glitters: Australian Colonial Gold and Silver From the Vizard Foundation,' edited by Brian Hubber catalogue published in conjunction with exhibition of the same name, held at Geelong gallery, 2001. Published by Geelong gallery, 2001.
Vintage Leather Bound Book Collection
Three shelves of assorted vintage books including leather bound
New Zealand's Official History of Great War Effort
The New Zealanders at Gallipoli. Plus three. 2nd ed. Auckland : Whitcombe and Tombs, 1921. 8vo. xix, 330 p., illustrated. Brown cloth boards with mild shelf wear. New endpapers. Ex libris. Occasional foxing to contents. A strong copy. G to G+. 'The New…
The Tichborne Trial: Summing Up
Book, 'The Tichborne Trial: The Summing Up,' by the Lord Chief Justice of England, published Ward, Lock and Tyler, 1874
Mysterious East, Myths, Bali, Indigenous Coins
Books, (4) 'Fifty Enthralling Stories of the Mysterious East,' ed. The Sheik A. Abdulla, published Odhams; 'Myths of China and Japan,' by Donald A. Mackenzie; 'Island of Bali,' by Miguel Cobarrubias, published New York, 1937; 'Recherches Sur Les Monnaies…
Donald Friend: The Cosmic Turtle (already the title)
Book, 'Donald Friend, the Cosmic Turtle' Carroll's Pty. Ltd. First edition 1976. Hand signed by artist, dated Nov. 1976
Book-shaped WWI French trench lighter
Rare World War I French trench Art lighter in the form of a book
Signed Piccaninnies by Mary & Elizabeth Durack
Book: Piccaninnies, by Mary & Elizabeth Durack, signed presentation copy with inscription: 'Inscribed with Best Wishes, Mary Durack & Elizabeth Durack Feb. 1983'
Sita's Quest
Quest For Sita by Maurice Collins, Limited to 500 copies. Hardcover., illustrations by Mervyn Peake, original pictorial cloth, printed on English hand made paper., Published London: Faber and Faber, 1946
Footscray Bulldogs Publication Collection
Footscray: Annual Reports (12 issues, 1965-2008); Year Books 1995 & 2004-11; 'The Bulldog' magazines (13).
Olympians Autographs Collection with Gold Medal Winners
Olympians Autographs: Collection in album, mainly Australian gold medal winners, with 40 signatures, noted Faith Leech, Murray Rose, Grant Hackett, Kieren Perkins (3), David Thiele, Kevin Berry, Tracy Caulkins (USA - 4); also book 'Australia and the…
Golf Memorabilia and Ian Thorpe Signed T-Shirt
Golf Group, noted Mona Vale Golf Club shirt with 11 signatures including Bob Shearer, Ian Stanley &. Kel Nagle; Old St.Andrews 50ml Scotch Whisky golf ball; golf balls Spalding Flite 727 (6) ex Clarrie Grimmett, Uniroyal Plus 6 (3) & Dunlop 65 (3); plus…
Australian Songbooks with Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Illustrations
'Australian Songs For Young and Old', words by Annie Rentoul, music by Georgette Peterson, illustations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (Melbourne, c1920) (some pictures coloured-in); plus 'Musical Nursery Rhymes Picture Book' published by Murfett & V.B.Harmony…
Paul Delprat Etchings Volume 1
Paul Delprat: 'Paul Delprat Etchings Volume 1' edited by Hilarie Lindsay (Sydney 1982), edition of 110 signed by the artist. 63 pages with (54) full page sepia tone plates. A fine copy with dust wrapper. VG condition
Pop-up Needle Books with Classroom and Airport Themes
Whitekind Needle Books, c1960s, with pop-ups of school classroom for girls (5) & airport for boys (3). Made in Germany. (Total 8 items)
Horse Breeder/Trainer's Collection: Stud Fees, Pedigree Charts, Racing Records
Horse Breeder/Trainer: Interesting group with Breeder's stud fee book with manuscript entries 1897-1904; Pedigree charts for Niagara (born 1884), & Launceston (born 1899); 'Trainers' Taxation Racing Records, Earnings and Expenditure' book (not filled in).…
Highlanders: Character, Military Service, and Mutiny
Sketches of the character, manners, and present state of the Highlanders of Scotland : with details of the military service of t 3rd ed. Edinburgh : Printed for Archibald Constable & Co., 1825. 2v. Rebacked. Brown leather with raised bands to spine. Mild…
Naval History Collection
The navy as I have known it, 1849-1899. Plus eight. 1st ed. London, New York [etc.] Cassell and company, limited, 1904. Thick 8vo. xvi, 472 p., frontispiece. Blue cloth boards with gilt titles. Lacking dust jacket. Mild shelf wear. Contains several…
Boer War Tribute Medals and New Zealanders in South Africa
Boer War tribute medals. Plus one. Limited ed. Sandton : Constantia Classics Publications, 1982. 4to. xiv, 240, ivii p., illustrated. Hard cover with dust jacket. Bookplate of J A L Gibson to pastedown. Limted edition of 1500 copies, this is copy 1172. A…
Gold & Silver Smiths of 19th Century Australia
Volume - 'Nineteenth Century Australian Gold & Silver Smiths,' by Kurt Albrecht includes a trade directory. Published by Hutchinson group (Australia) Pty Ltd, 1969. Hardback.
Australian Silver: 1800-1900 Silversmiths List
Volume - 'Australian Silver: 1800-1900,' by J.B. Hawkins Provides an extensive list of Australian silversmiths. Published by the National Trust of Australia (N.S.W), 1973. Hardback.
Angus & Coote: 100 Years of History
Volume - 'Angus & Coote: the First Hundred Years 1895-1995,' by Chris Ashton Published by Angues & Coote (Holdings) Ltd, 1997
Zeppelin Over England: Commemorative Book 1916
1916 World War I German Zeppelin commemorative book. 'Zeppeline Uber England.' Including postcard of pilot who shot down. Length 21 zeppelin.
Aussie Fairy Tales Collection
Collection 12 Australian Fairyland books. Ida Outhwaite, Pixie O'Harris, two Vol. 'A golden Age,' Robert Holden
Couture's Great Designers
Couture The Great Designers, Caroline Rennolds Milbank. Stewart, Tabori and Chang Publisher. Hardcover in dust jacket. 431 pp
Seven Classic Books for All Ages
Seven x books, including 'The Little Black Princess of the Never Never', 'Pilgrims Progress' and 'Mother Goose' etc.
Japanese Art: Ukiyo-e, Shraku, and Honusai
Three volumes on Japanese Art, Ukiyo-e, Shraku and Honusai
War at Sea 1939-1945 (4 Volumes)
The war at sea, 1939-1945. In four volumes. London : H.M.S.O., 1956-1976. Thick 8vo., illustrated, maps. Volume one, two and three (in two parts). Green cloth boards. Mild browning to dust jackets on v. 2 and v. 3. Ex libris. Contents clean. Volume one is…
Musician's Collection
Luthier's group including violin parts, antique flute, sheet music and books, ephemera, etc.
Gary Ablett Memorabilia and Books Bundle
Gary Ablett SR, block-mounted poster with biro signature; Gary Ablett tie; plus football books (8) including 'The Gary Ablett Story'.
Silver Adventures of a Practical Chemist
Volume - 'Working with Silver: the Story of a Practical Chemist's Adventures,' by Robert J. L. Martin Published by Arjelem Metalcrafts, Sydney, 1996
George V's Silver Jubilee & Moon Landing Commemorative Collection
A book celebrating George V Silver Jubilee with commemorative cigarette cards and two newspapers of the 1969 moon landing one the Sun, the other the Australian
Archifurni Design (combining architecture, furniture, and design)
Architecture furniture & design (12 volumes)
Red Leather Embossed Books from Prince Alfred College
Selection of antique Red leather embossed books Ex Prince Alfred College Adelaide, SA, 9 vols
Damaged Spine, Perfect Pages: Household Management (1899)
The book of Household Management by Mrs Isabella Beeton, hardcover Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd London 1899 condition: Spine damaged, Pages near perfect.
Sydney Long: Life and Work
The life and work of Sydney long, by Joanna Mendelssohn, Copperfield Publishing Co 1979, edition _ /275. Isbn 0959632948.
Kimono, Art, and Gardens: Japanese Masterpieces
KIMONO, Artistic designs & hand-Dyeing significance in colours, by Lynn Katoh along with Japanese Masters of the colour print and a book on Gardens
Casanova's Memoirs (with damaged spines)
Books, (12) 'The Memoirs of Giacomo Casanova Di Seingalt,' translated into English by Arthur Machen. Privately printed by the Casanova Socy, London 1922. 12 volumes, 2 with damaged /missing spines
4 Books: History, Inventions, Discoveries, Bracebridge Hall
Books, (4) 'A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins,' by John Beckmann, published Henry G. Bohn, 1846, Vol. I and II; and 'Bracebridge Hall,' by Geoffrey Crayon, published John Murray, 1823, Vol. I and II
Chinese Ceramics & Ornament: An Anthology & Grammar
Two books: an Anthology of Chinese Ceramics and the Grammar of Chinese ornament
Oriental Print Collection: 5 Volumes with Chinese Popularity
Five volumes on oriental prints comprising of 4 paper back editions, each containing full page plates, and 1 book Chinese Popular prints
Dutch Silver Lock Bible, 19th Century
A 19th century Dutch small leather bound bible, the engraved silver lock with central section formed as a book, tooled detail, dated 1881. 8.5 x 13 x 4.7 cm
Military History Books
Duel for Kilimanjaro : an account of the East African campaign 1914-1918. Plus six. London : Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1963. 8vo. 244 p., illustrated. Hard cover with dust jacket. Wear and foxing. G. Plus, 'The fall of Crete' by Alan Clark. London :…
Passchendaele: NZ and Allies in WWI
Massacre at Passchendaele : the New Zealand story. Plus six. Auckland : Harper Collins Publishers, 2000. 8vo. 208 p., illustrated, plates, maps, ports. Hard cover with dust jacket. A handsome copy. VG+. Plus, 'They called it Passchendaele : the story of…
Soldiers' Biographies
Bernard Freyberg, VC : soldier of two nations. Plus six. London ; Auckland : Hodder & Stoughton, 1991. 8vo. 627 p., illustrated, maps, table, ports. Hard cover with dust jacket. Ex libris. Light wear and scattered foxing. VG-. Plus, 'General Lord Freyberg…
Naval Warfare Books Collection
Savo : the incredible naval debacle off Guadalcanal. Plus seven. Sydney : Ure Smith, 1963. 8vo. xv, 237 p., illustrated. Dust jacket, blue cloth boards. Ex libris. Light wear. VG-. 'The hunting of Force Z' by Richard Hough. 2nd edition. London : Collins,…
The New Zealand Wars & Soldiers' Impressions
The New Zealand wars : a history of the Maori campaigns and the pioneering period. In two volumes. Plus one. Reprint ed. Wellington : Government Printer, 1983. 8vo. 2 v., illustrated. Red cloth boards with pictorial dust jackets. Mild shelf wear.…
Tribal Art Catalogues and Reference Books Collection
Collection of tribal art reference books and catalogues (24) 24 books including various tribal Art catalogues and reference books. Length 29.6 cm. Width 21.2 cm (max. Size)
Eclectic Book Collection
A library of approx. 60 books, includes titles such as 'Robert's History of England', 'Life of the party' and 'Gourmet Gifts'
Eclectic Aesthetic: 12 Books on Art, Architecture, and Design
An eclectic collection of hardback books on subject matters of aesthetic, such as historic European architecture, Art History and landscape design. Titles include 'Venetian Villas', 'The great Places of France' and 'Lovers, 100 works of Art'. Approx. 12…
Cole's Comical Collection: 5 Picture Books for Laughs
Coles Funny picture book 1, 2 and 3, plus two others
Michael Angelo's Illuminated Sonnets
Book, 'The Sonnets of Michael Angelo.' pub. S Rosen, Venice, 1863. Illuminated cover. Length 18 cm. Width 12 cm
Australian Art Masters
Books (2): 'The Art of Hans Heysen,' pub. 1920 by Art in Australia (spine broken); & 'The Art of John Glover,' by McPhee, pub.1980.
Australiana: Art, Architecture, Antiques, and Landscapes
Books (4): Australiana, including 'Australian Antiques;' 'Golden Decade Australian Architecture,' John verge; 'Guide to Collecting Australiana;' 'Landscape Art and the blue Mountains.'
Hitchcock Trio, Peter Rabbit, and More
Three Alfred Hitchcock books, another book & a Peter rabbit book along with other books
Clementi's Piano Sonatas & Melville's Trial, 1800-1806
Books, (2) 'Catalogue of New Music. Six Sonatas For the Piano-Forte,' composed by Muzio Clementi published J.Dale, London, c.1800; and 'The Trial of Henry Lord Viscount Melville, Before the Right Honorable the House of Peers etc,' published London, 1806…
Licensed House Management
Books, (3) 'Licensed Houses and Their Management,' by W.Bently Capper, published Caxton. Three volumes, complete with dust jackets
19 Editions of Mr. Punch by Educational Book Co
Books, (19) Editions of 'Mr Punch' published The Educational book Company. 19 volumes in total, including 'Theatricals,' 'In holiday Mood,' 'Country Manners.'
Taming the North
Book, 'The Taming of the North,' Sir Hudson Fysh; pub. Angus & Robertson, 1961. Signed with dedication by the author
CJ Dennis Pocket Collection
Five pocket edition C J Dennis books. 'Ginger Mick,' 'The Glugs of Gosh,' 'The Man From Snowy River,' and 'Saltbush Bill JP' (2)
NSW Parliamentary Debates (18 volumes)
'New South Wales Parliamentary Debates', 18 volumes, 1/2 calf, 8vo, Chas Potter, Government Printer. (18)
Antique Clocks: Makers and Cases
Two clock reference books comprising of Britten's old old clocks & watches and their makers, together with Grandfather clocks and their cases
Australian Representatives
Representative Australians Charles Nuttall, Hardcover, McCarron, Bird & Co. 1902. As inspected
Sinbad's Voyage
One Vol: Sinbad The Sailor, Hardcover with gilt on cloth. Engraved by Henry Stone and Son
Australian Gold & Silver: 1851-1900 Exhibition Catalogue
Volume - 'Australian Gold & Silver: 1851-1900,' edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl a catalogue of essays published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Australian Gold and Silver, 1851-1900,' held at the Powerhouse Museum. Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 1995.
NZ Division in Egypt & Libya: Ops Lightfoot & Supercharge
The New Zealand Division in Egypt and Libya : operations 'Lightfoot' and 'Supercharge'. In two volumes. [S.l. : New Zealand Division, 1942]. Folio. 2 v., illustrated, maps. Pt. 1. Narrative and lessons. Pt. 2. Maps and diagrams. Mild wear and spotting. A…
Naval History Books
The rules of the game : Jutland and British naval command. Plus three. 1st ed. London : John Murray, 1996. 8vo. xii, 708 p., illustrated. Maroon cloth boards with pictorial dust jacket. Ex libris. Light wear to covers and contents. VG. Plus, 'Engage the…
Q-Ships and Naval History Books
Q-ships and their story. Plus four. London : Sidgwick and Jackson, 1922. 8vo. xi, [1], 276 p., illustrated. Quarter bound in blue cloth with gilt insgnia. Marbled endpapers. Presentation certificate mounted to pastedown. Ex libris. Scattered foxing to…
Book-shaped silver-plated vesta and stamp holder
Silver plated vesta & stamp holder, in the form of a book
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