Robert Dickerson: Against the Tide
Book, 'Robert Dickerson, Against the Tide' Jennifer Dickerson. First edition 1994, Published Queen Street fine Art. Hand signed by artist and author
Signed 'John Olsen' book by Deborah Hart (1991, Craftsman House)
Book, 'John Olsen', by Deborah Hart. First Ed. 1991 Craftsman house. Hand signed by artist, dated 1999
Signed Fred Williams Etchings
Book, 'Fred Williams Etchings' published Rudy Komon gallery. First edition 1968. Signed by Fred Williams, with dust jacket
Pictorial Book Plates
Book, 'Pictorial Book Plates' by P.Neville Barnett. Privately printed 1931. Deluxe edition 95/100. Many tipped in book plates including signed originals by Adrian Feint, Norman Lindsay, Lloyd Rees etc. Missing Sydney long frontispiece
Limited Edition Catalogue: Arthur Streeton 1935, Signed by Artist
Book, 'The Arthur Streeton, Catalogue' published Arthur Streeton 1935. Limited Edition of 500. Hand signed by artist
Monet: Triumph of Impressionism
Wildenstein, Daniel. Monet, or the Triumph of Impressionism, catalogue Raisonne 4 volumes, Taschen, Wildenstein Institute, 1996, printed Germany, 4vo, blue cloth, white printed lettering, slipcase, excellent
Russell Drysdale: A Biography
Klepac, Lou. Russell Drysdale, Bay books, Sydney and London, 1983 1st edn, hardback black cloth gilt embossed title, dj, excellent
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
Norman Lindsay Water Colour Book with Original Painting
Norman Lindsay: 'Norman Lindsay Water Colour Book' by Godfrey Blunden (The Springwood Press, Sydney 1939) limited edition 1850 copies of which 1820 were for sale. Note: Norman Lindsay original water colour painting portrait of a woman on the endpaper with…
Captain Cook's Fish Drawings - Whitehead (1968)
'Drawings of Fishes From Captain Cook's Voyages' by P.J.P.Whitehead (London 1968). Elephant folio first edition, blue cloth boards with dust wrapper (worn), book nice & firm. VG condition
Norman Lindsay Drawings (2 items)
'Norman Lindsay Pencil Drawings', by A.D.Hope (1969, Angus & Robertson), illustrated (single sided) on cream paper stock with dust wrapper, excellent condition. 'Norman Lindsay Selected Pen Drawings', introduction by Douglas Stewart (1968, Angus &…
Flinders' Voyage to Terra Australis (1814) Facsimile Edition
'Voyage to Terra Australis' By Matthew Flinders (Adelaide, Libraries Board of South Australia 1966) facsimile edition of the 1814 publication. (2) Folio volumes and collection of charts, bound in full yellow cloth with red leather title labels on the…
Tasmanian Cyclopedias (1900, 1931)
Tasmania: 'The Cyclopedia of Tasmania' in two volumes, published by Maitland & Krone (Hobart, 1900); plus 'The Tasmanian Cyclopedia' published by The Service Publishing Co. (Hobart, 1931). Fair/Good condition. (2 items)
Rare Lawson poetry book from 1896
Henry Lawson: 'In The Days When The World Was Wide And Other Verses' by Henry Lawson (Sydney 1896) first edition. Hard cover brown buckram cloth with black lettering on the spine (rubbed), top edge gilt otherwise pages uncut. Spine split on the front…
Jubilee History of Tasmania & Victoria with Biographies
Tasmania: 'The Jubilee History of Tasmania' in two volumes, by Leavitt (Melbourne, c1887), incorporates the Early History of Victoria, Biographical Sketches & 'Australian Representative Men'. Fair/Good condition
Chambers' Cyclopaedia: Universal Arts and Sciences (1738)
'Cyclopaedia: or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences' in two volumes by Chambers (2nd Edition, London, 1738). Fair/Good condition. The Cyclopaedia was one of the first general encyclopedias to be produced in English
Limited Edition: The Man From Snowy River
A.B.(Banjo) Paterson (1864-1941) : 'The Man From Snowy River & Other Verses' by A.B.Paterson (Sydney 1895) limited edition 16/25 signed by the author, with preface by Rolf Boldrewood. Navy blue cloth covered boards and gilt lettering on the spine. Slight…
Signed book by Nellie Melba and Lady Dorothy Nevill
Nellie Melba: 'Leaves from the Note-Book of Lady Dorothy Nevill' by Ralph Nevill (London 1907), signed by the author, Dame Nellie Melba and Lady Dorothy Nevill. Book looking a little tired but signatures fine. Very rare
Fawkner's Signatures in 19th Century Journal
John Pascoe Fawkner (1792-1869, founder of Melbourne): four signatures contained within the pages of a rebound early 19th century journal. Pages 7, 26, 27 & 112. Signatures fine, book in poor condition
Guide to Masonry and Plastering (1900)
Book, 'The New Guide to Masonry and Plastering.' Ed. H.R. Scott Burn; 160 plates etc; pub John G Murdoch, circa 1900. Binding worn.
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.
WWI Memorabilia: All-Australia Memorial & Digger Book
World War I: 'The All-Australia Memorial - History, Heroes and Helpers' edited by Manderson [Melbourne, 1917]; plus 'Darryl Lindsay's Digger Book' [Melbourne, 1919]. Poor/Fair condition. (2 items)
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)
The Birds of Australia
The Birds of Australia by Gregory M. Mathews F.R.S.E. Published by Witherby & Co., London 1910/11 Vols I - XII, plus checklist volume and Birds of Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands, and supplement volume of Birds of New Zealand. Each volume 36 x 26 cm. Each…
Aboriginal Adolescent Ephemera and Art Collection
Group of items, including Epherma, postcards, photographs, two books and a hand painted stone depicting an Aboriginal Adolescent signed to reverse
Oriental Reference Books & Snuff Bottle Collection
Collection of assorted Oriental reference books including snuff bottles
Eclectic Shelf: General Reference and Novels
One shelf of assorted books including General reference, Novels etc.
Vintage Leather Bound Book Collection
Three shelves of assorted vintage books including leather bound
Cole's Comical Collection: 5 Picture Books for Laughs
Coles Funny picture book 1, 2 and 3, plus two others
Melbourne Centennial Exhibition Catalogue, 1888
'Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888. Commission, List of Commissioners, Rules & Regulations' (87pp); The Official Catalogue of the Exhibits' Volumes 1 & II (174pp & 168pp); 'Official Guide to the Picture Galleries and Catalogue of Fine…
Anzacs in Mesopotamia: Horse, Morse, and History
Burke, Keast 'With Horse and Morse in Mesopotamia' The Story of Anzacs in Asia: 1st Edition (1927, Sydney) Hard cover, 200pp; minor foxing to edges of text pages and early text pages; photographic plates in excellent condition. Contains histories of the…
Commonwealth Celebrations Souvenir Invitations 1901
1901 Federation: Red cloth book with gilt title 'Commonwealth Celebrations, Melbourne. Souvenir Invitations, May, 1901', containing fi ve Souvenir Invitaions, all filled in for (Mr & Mrs H. Luke). The souvenir invitations are (A) Opening of the Parliament…
Pride and Prejudice
Austen, Jane 'Pride and Prejudice', (Richard Bentley, London, 1839). Hard cover. Engraved 1833 frontis. In good condition and complete with all 340 pages. 'E. Kimpton, Bookseller & Stationer, 68 Gt. Russell Street, Bloomsbury' label affixed to inside…
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
Mechanical Eye: Photography in 19th Century Australia
Two volumes of the Mechanical Eye in Australia: Photography 1841-1900 Davies, Alan & Stanbury, Peter, hard cover in illustrated dust jacket, 1985 & 1986
Chagall's Ceramics and Sculptures
The Ceramics and Sculptures of Chagall Malraux, Andre, Editions Andre Sauret, Monaco, 1972, quarto, linen binding in illustrated dust jacket, original lithograph bound in book
Norman Lindsay Art Books
Three books concerning Norman Lindsay Art in Australia, December 1930, Norman Lindsay number, pictorial paper binding, foxing throughout, spine damaged Burston, Harold (edt), new Soth Wales Bookstall Co. Ltd, Sydney,1912, Norman Lindsay's book: No. 1,…
Indigenous Australia: Life, Culture, Songlines & Dreamings
Two books relating to Indigneous Australians Australia's Aborigines: Their life and Culture, McCarthy, Frederick. D, Colorgravure Publications, 1957, quarto, linen binding with gilt-titled leather label on front cover, limited edition Songlines and…
Ferns of New Zealand
New Zealand Book of Ferns compiled by Cranwell, 1876, quarto, decorative carved wooden mounted front and back boards with green leather spine, containing over forty New Zealand fern specimens labelled with their botanical names, looses to some specimens
Early Melbourne Chronicles
The Chronicles of Early Melbourne 1835-1851 Historical, Anecdotal and Personal, Garryowen, Fergusson & Mitchell, Melbourne: 1888, quarto, red morrocco binding with gilt tooling, centennial edition with portraits and illustrations, in two volumes
Victoria's Metropolis: Past and Present
Victoria and It's Metropolis, Past and Present Sutherland, Alexander, McCarron, Bird & Co., Melbourne, 1888, in two volumes, black embossed leather binding with gilt titling, binding worn
South Australia Illustrated by George French Angas
George French Angas, South Australia illustrated. Published by Thomas McLean. No 26 Haymarket MDCCCXLVII (1847). Book 75.5 x 56 x 5 cm. Leather bound, the plates gilt edged. Excellent and unfaded condition, some fair wear to leather bindings
Taming the North
Book, 'The Taming of the North,' Sir Hudson Fysh; pub. Angus & Robertson, 1961. Signed with dedication by the author
QANTAS Rising
BOOK, 'QANTAS Rising,' by Hudson Fysh, pub. Angus & Robertson, 1965. Signed by the author
Aussie Fairy Tales Collection
Collection 12 Australian Fairyland books. Ida Outhwaite, Pixie O'Harris, two Vol. 'A golden Age,' Robert Holden
Colac Spring Show Catalogue 1925
Collection of catalogues, pamphlets, trade books etc includes Colac Spring Show, 1925
Seven Classic Books for All Ages
Seven x books, including 'The Little Black Princess of the Never Never', 'Pilgrims Progress' and 'Mother Goose' etc.
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).…
Royal Navy: History and Illustrations
Royal Navy: ?Her Majesty?s Navy' by Lieut. Chas. Rathbone Low (Virtue, London, 1890) 3 volume set complete with all the coloured illustrations. Binding is original and worn with some damage to the spine of volume III. The contents in fine condition -…
Cricket Collection: Books, Plates, Cassettes & DVDs
Books, Plates, Cassettes & DVDs: Books (68), noted 'The Invincibles - The Legend of Bradman's 1948 Australians' by Allen (Sydney, 1999); 'Allan Border - Beyond Ten ThoUSAnd' by Border (signed) (Perth, 1993); 'The West Indies - Fifty Years of Test Cricket'…
Walch's Tasmanian Almanac 1863-1979-80 (114 vols)
Tasmania: Walch's Tasmanian Almanac 1863 - 1979-80 complete (lacking only 1873), The Almanac had a range of variant titles in the time that it was published, but was commonly known as Walch's Almanac. Also known as the 'red book', it included detailed…
British Colonies: History, Extent, Condition, Resources (6 Volumes)
Martin, R. Montgomery, 'The British Colonies; their History, Extent, Condition and Resources' (London, 1st ed. c1855), Six volumes, comprising Vol.1 British North America; Vol. II Australia; Vol. III New Zealand, Tasmania, etc. Vol. IV Africa and the West…
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)
African Art & Textile References
A selection of African reference books (9 volumes), incl; Fagg ' African sculpture' and Revault 'Designs & patterns African Textiles'
Aussie Furniture: 1788-1938 Pictorial & Dictionary
Book, Australian furniture pictorial history and dictionary 1788-1938 (Kevin Fahy and Andrew Simpson)
Colonial Furniture & Wilderness: World of Olegas Truchanas
Two books, early colonial furniture in NSW and Van Diemans Land / Angus: World Of Olegas Truchanas, Craig et al
Poetical Reminiscences of Western Australia
Poetical Reminiscences of Western Australia, by Mrs. Margaretta Dore, published by subscription Perth 1897, with dedication to Sir John and Lady Forrest, and copy presented to Queen Victoria on her diamond Jubilee Reign 1897, this copy belonging to Miss E…
Oriental Ceramics Society Transactions: 42 Volumes (1921-1998)
Forty-two volumes of the Transactions of the Oriental Ceramics Society, London, from Vol. 1, 1921-1922 to Vol. 62 1997-1998 (Vols. 1-5 and 6-10 in the reprinted five volumes bound editions of 1962). Complete volume list available on request
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)
Wood Engravings by L. Roy Davies
Book 'Wood Engravings.' by L. Roy Davies, pub. Odana Editions. No. 58/104. Signed by the author
Hornby Dublo OO T.P.O. Mail Van Set with Corrosion
A Hornby Dublo Oo T.P.O. Mail van set complete, with instruction book, guarantee slip white tested tags. In good order seen very little use but there is some corrosion to the wheels and tracks
Marine Art: Famous Ships and Nautical Terms
One volume, John Allcot marine Artist Copperfield Publishing Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW in 1978, 1978. Fully bound in rich blue morocco, gold blocked with raised bands on spine. Contains 34 full colour tipped in plates of famous ships such as Roebuck, Endeavour…
![HMS Endeavour: 'H.M.Bark Endeavour' by Ray Parkin [Melb., 1997],…](https://img.carters.com.au/640x640/c5bb6f4ee909eaaeb2b76b5fd78f5caf.webp)
HMS Endeavour: Parkin's Limited First Edition (1997)
HMS Endeavour: 'H.M.Bark Endeavour' by Ray Parkin [Melb., 1997], two vols in slipcase, one volume is charts, other is text. True first edition - limited to one thousand copies - later reprinted in the same year (1997). G/VG condition
Bystander's Illustrated WWI: 10 Volumes by Bairnsfather
Ten volumes World War I 'Bystander' magazine (illustrations by Bairnsfather)
Pro Hart's Illustrated Banjo Patterson Poems
Poems of Banjo Patterson book signed by Pro Hart with over 40 paintings by Pro Hart reproduced, signed by Pro Hart on the inside of the hard cover, 26.5 x 19.5 cm
Book-shaped WWI French trench lighter
Rare World War I French trench Art lighter in the form of a book
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