New Acquisitions
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# 36590
MEMMOTT, Paul
Gunyah Goondie + Wurley. The Aboriginal Architecture of Australia
Melbourne : Thames & Hudson Australia Pty Ltd, 2022. Quarto, illustrated boards, pp. xxxiii, 404, illustrated. New copy. The updated edition of the definitive guide to Australian Indigenous architecture, richly illustrated with rare photographs. Here is the definitive guide to Australian Indigenous architecture, comprehensively updated to showcase the flourishing Indigenous design practices reshaping Australia’s architectural …
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# 46780
BUSBY, James (1801-1871)
A treatise on the culture of the vine, and the art of making wine; compiled from the works of Chaptal, and other French writers; and from the notes of the compiler, during a residence in some of the Wine Provinces of France (facsimile edition)
Australia [i.e. Sydney], R. Howe, Government Printer, 1825 (but Sydney : David Ell Press, 1979). Facsimile edition. Octavo, gilt-lettered buckram, [pp. i – ii], pp. [iii] – xxxiv, 270 (actually 272, as the pagination 183 – 184 is duplicated), [1 – errata], [1 – blank], with one folding table (designated pp. 62-63, inserted after p. …
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# 46737
CELANT, Germano
Frank O. Gehry : since 1997
Milan : Skira, 2009. Quarto, boards in dustjacket, pp. 318, extensively illustrated. A fine copy. ‘The only complete monograph on the past twelve years of the great architect’s career. Published in conjunction with the major exhibition curated by Germano Celant at the Milan Triennial, this volume brings together all the projects realized by Frank O. …
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# 46739
BRAUN, Martin Sebastian et alia
Atlas of European Architecture
Salenstein [Switzerland] : Braun, 2015. Folio, illustrated boards in slipcase (slightly marked), pp. 512, extensively illustrated. ‘Architecture in Europe has always been characterized by an inimitable variety of style. Also current architecture, from Estonia to Spain, between Norway, Germany and Greece is inspired by the creative interaction of international design trends with the unparalleled and …
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# 46716
TURNER, Henry Gyles
A history of the colony of Victoria, from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia
Melbourne : Heritage Publications 1973 (first published 1904). Two volumes, octavo, boards in dustjacket, light handling wear, pp. xvi; 395; x; 389; folding map, a few small marks, a very good set. A history of the colony of Victoria from European arrivals in the late eighteenth century to Federation. Facsimile of the 1904 edition.
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# 46719
HANCOCK, Marguerite
Colonial consorts : the wives of Victoria’s Governors 1839 – 1900 (signed presentation copy)
Melbourne : The Miegunyah Press, 2001. Quarto, boards in dustjacket, pp. xxii; 326, colour plates. From the library of noted art historian Ann Galbally, with a warm inscription to her from the author on the title page. ‘”Carrying out the duties of a governor’s wife was the pinnacle of public service for women in colonial …
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# 46720
GOTT, Ted et al.
Napoleon : revolution to empire
Melbourne : National Gallery of Victoria, 2012. Quarto, illustrated wrappers, pp. xv, 313, illustrated. Includes a chapter on the Baudin Expedition to Australia. ” This panoramic volume tells the story of French art, culture and life from the 1770s to the 1820s: the first French voyages of discovery to Australia, the stormy period of social …
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# 46732
BRADFIELD, J. J. C. (John Job Crew) (1867-1943) (attributed); PHILLIPS, Harry (publisher)
Sydney Harbour Bridge and City Railway
Willoughby, N.S.W. : H. Phillips, [1930]. Large oblong octavo (210 x 260 mm), pictorial grey wrappers printed in blue, stapled; [44] pp, with b/w photographic illustrations and line drawings throughout; a fine copy. Internal references and illustrations indicate this pamphlet was probably published in 1930. One of the illustrations is an artist’s impression of how …
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# 46729
CRAIG, Clifford (1896-1986); ROBERTSON, E. Graeme (Edward Graeme) (1903-1975); FAHY Kevin
Early colonial furniture in New South Wales and Van Diemen’s Land
Melbourne : Georgian House, 1972. First edition. Quarto cloth in dustjacket, pp. 220, extensively illustrated. A fine copy.
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# 46726
SINGER, Peter (1946 - )
Animal liberation
A new ethics for our treatment of animals. London : Jonathan Cape, 1976. First English edition. Octavo, gilt-lettered boards in illustrated dustjacket (lightly marked and edge wear, fore edge foxed), pp. xvii; [1]; 301, illustrated. First British edition of Australian ethicist and philosopher Peter Singer’s landmark work on the treatment of animals.
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# 46717
CAMPBELL, Alastair H.
John Batman and the Aborigines
Malmsbury [VIC] : Kibble Books, [1987]. Octavo, illustrated wrappers (spine sunned), pp. viii; 270, black and white plates. Scarce. “Describes conflict and violence in Tasmania, including Ben Lomond massacre; lifestyle of Woiwurung tribe and social organization of tribes around Port Phillip; detailed discussion of circumstances surrounding alleged signing of Treaty; attitude of British Government towards …
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# 46669
DELOUCHE, Denise
Monet à Belle-Ile
Paris : Éditions Palantines, 2006. Quarto, boards in dustjacket, pp. 136, illustrated. Text in French. Includes several references to Australian impressionist John Peter Russell.
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# 46672
CLABBURN, Elise et al
Dunkeld & district : a short history
Dunkeld : Dunkeld and District Historical Museum, 1989 (revised edition, 1995). Quarto, illustrated wrappers, pp. 82, maps and illustrations. A detailed history of the western district town.
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# 46705
WANTRUP, Jonathan
Australian rare books 1788 – 1900
Sydney : Hordern House, 1987. First edition. Octavo, gilt-lettered cloth, dust jacket (spine slightly sunned), pp. x; 468, illustrated. The standard reference on Australian rare books of the period.
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# 46666
MAHAFFY, J. P.
Social life in Greece from Homer to Menander
London and New York : Macmillan and Co., 1890. Seventh edition. Octavo, gilt-decorated cloth (lightly marked), very small owner’s stamps of T. A. Temple to endpapers, pp. xvi; 495, internally fine.
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# 46693
JONES, Luke
Australian Toys
Melbourne : Melbourne : Books, 2019. Quarto, laminated pictorial boards, pp. 358, illustrated. ‘Australian Toys is an illustrated history of Australian manufactured toys from 1900-1965, drawing on the author’s authoritative collection. The book documents the production of each toy with beautiful colour photographs accompanied by relevant text about the toy and manufacturer.’