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1. Apple, Rabbi Raymond; Congregation, Members (contributors) (2008). The Great Synagogue: A History of Sydney's Big Shule [+ Brochure]. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press (UNSW Press). 342 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white & colour photos (some full-page), minimal faint marks reverse side jacket, minor edgewear. Very heavy (1.5 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Opened in 1878, and home to the first Jewish congregation in Australia, the Great Synagogue is one of Sydney's landmark heritage buildings. Written by its emeritus rabbi, Raymond Apple, and members of the congregation, this book brings to life the fascinating history of the Jews in Sydney, from their arrival on the First Fleet - 16 of them as convicts - through to the present day. The book celebrates the community, the customs, the leaders and the treasures of this important religious and cultural institution, and examines the Big Shule's contribution to Jewish and Australian life. (Loosely inserted: A brochure: The Great Synagogue, History and Heritage, by Raymond Apple, 10p.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780868409276. Our Book No: 24925. $120 AUD.

2. Arbib, Helen; Phillips, Tish (illustrator) (1985). The Terrace Times Cook Book: Perth Fremantle Edition (1st ed) [The Terrace Times Minimum Effort Maximum Effect Cook Book]. Sydney: Terrace Times. 64 pp. Hardback narrow octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Helen Arbib provides a light-hearted look at cookery, history and terrace territory. This edition is based on Perth and Fremantle (Western Australia). Illustrated by Tish Phillips. One of the Terrace Times Minimum Effort Maximum Effect Cook Book series. The history and the early recipes would make this book an ideal gift. Reprint edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0959848681. Our Book No: 10133. $20 AUD.

3. Arbib, Helen; Stewart, Kay (illustrator) (1980). The Terrace Times Cook Book: Melbourne Edition (Reprint ed) [Cover title: The Terrace Times Minimum Effort Maximum Effect Cook Book]. Sydney: Terrace Times. 64 pp. Hardback narrow octavo, pictorial cover, good plus condition, black & white drawings, rear cover lightly foxed, spine & pages little toned. Helen Arbib has written a light-hearted mixture of Melbourne's architectural history and cookery delights. Volume 5 in the collectible Terrace Times Minimum Effort Maximum Effect Cook Book series. Illustrated by Kay Stewart. ISBN/ASIN: 0959848657. Our Book No: 24538. $12 AUD.

4. Arbib, Helen; Trebilco, Reg (illustrator) (1983). The Terrace Times Cook Book: Brisbane edition (The Terrace Times Minimum Effort Maximum Effect Cook Book) [Terrace Times Cook Book no 7]. Sydney: Terrace Times. 64 pp. Hardback narrow octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, spine lightly faded, minor edgewear. A light-hearted look at cookery, history and terrace territory. This edition is based on Brisbane, capital of Queensland. The history and the early recipes would make this book an ideal gift. (No 7 in the Terrace Times Cook Book series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959848673. Our Book No: 7989. $15 AUD.

5. Archer, John (1989). Poles Apart: Pole Frame Building in Australia and New Zealand. Sydney, Milsons Point: Century Hutchinson. 204 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, tables, faint foxing edges, top corner tip front cover lightly scuffed, minor edgewear corners. This book is an introduction to pole-frame construction. By the founder of the popular "Owner Builder" magazine. ISBN/ASIN: 0091691311. Our Book No: 26389. $20 AUD.

6. Archives, Australian; Nichols, George (foreword) (1991). Lighthouses in Australia: A Guide to Records held by the Australian Archives (1st ed) [Subject Guide No 1]. Canberra: Australian Archives. 172 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, fold-out map at rear, faint foxing edges, two small ridges spine, covers & corner tips little creased, small crush & tear top edge rear cover, some edgewear, internal pages clean. This guide lists records held by the Australian Archives regional offices relating to the administration and operation of lighthouses, both manned and automatic. This guide also includes records which are less than 30 years old which will become available for public access in future years. Records are listed in chronological order by series date range within each section. The guide is divided into chapters by State, with supplements dealing with the central administration of lighthouses, lighthouse ships, and photographs (this list draws together references made in earlier chapters to photos of lighthouses, but there are no photos in the guide). This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to learn about an important part of our history. (Australian Archives Subjwct Guide no 1.). ISBN/ASIN: 0642166250. Our Book No: 30748. $30 AUD.

7. Armati, Mary; Cowper, Norman (foreword); Jones, Paul (illustrator) (1982). E. G. Waterhouse of Eryldene (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Sam Ure Smith / Fine Arts Press. 112 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, card cover, black & white & colour photos & drawings centre spread, tiny mark top edge, minor edgewear. Mary Armati records the story of the academic linguist E. G. Waterhouse , University of Sydney, who is also famous for his research on camellias - and of Eryldene, his Sydney home in the northern suburb of Gordon, now owned by the National Trust. E. Gowrie Waterhouse commissioned Hardy Wilson to design Eryldene, where Waterhouse housed his collection of decorative arts, established a famous camellia garden, and presided over the International Camellia Society. ISBN/ASIN: 0869170031. Our Book No: 20069. $15 AUD.

8. Arnold, Ken (2008). Kitchenalia (New ed). Bendigo, VIC: Crown Castleton. 128 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos, orange cover, glossy paper, minor edgewear. A collector's guide to kitchen, dairy, cast iron, and laundry items. From the foreword by author Ken Arnold: "As both the 'Cast Iron' and 'Kitchenalia' books in the A5 size are now out of print, the book has been reformatted and combined into the one book. Some sections have been deleted as they no longer fall into the field of Kitchenalia. Laundry and dairy related items that can be found in the home or close by have been added. There are now many new photos and collectables”. ISBN/ASIN: 1875342788. Our Book No: 28529. $25 AUD.

9. Badger, Louise; Kershaw, Lawrence (2012). Todo in Tuscany: The Dog at the Villa (Reprint ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 307 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, pages faintly toned, faint colour loss base spine, minor edgewear jacket (tiny scuff & stain base bottom edge). This delightful heart-warming story is about a dog named Todo who had been waiting at the house 'Poggiolino' since his mistress died over two years before. He was cared for at the home by a neighbour. The authors weren't thinking of buying the first house they looked at in Tuscany. They were still thinking about the move from London, but they fell in love with the little dog with a big grin, waiting at the gates. They begin to restore Poggiolino to life, unlocking her past, and giving their beloved dog a second chance. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444708271. Our Book No: 28501. $18 AUD.

10. Baker, H. C. (text, photos); Szabo, Mrs S (drawings); Kerr, G (photos); McDonald, Mr R.G (photos) (1962). Historic Buildings Central Area of Sydney: Volume II. Sydney: Cumberland County Council. 37 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, card covers, thin black card spine, stapled (covered staples), black & white text-photos & drawings, map, covers little faded, scuff mark rear cover, edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, corner tips covers & some pages little creased, minor edgewear. This pamphlet describes the ten buildings and precincts that are proclaimed places of historic interest. They include: Hyde Park Barracks, St. James Church, St. Andrews Cathedral, the Rum Hospital, 145 Macquarie St, Macquarie Place, Cadman's Cottage, Bligh House, and Argyle Place. Our Book No: 29671. $12 AUD.

11. Ball, Duncan; Bishop, Michael (illustrator) (1995). First I Bought a House (1st ed). Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour drawings, spine & front cover little creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (written dedication by illustrator). This charming Australian children's picture story by Duncan Ball is about a little boy and the old run-down house he "buys" and fixes up all by himself. The illustrations are by Michael Bishop, a young, self-taught artist who lives in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. He was only 18 years old when he began work on the closely observed, intricately detailed and amusing pictures for the subtly understated text. A beautiful book for everyone in the family to enjoy,. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183768. Our Book No: 40235. $25 AUD.

12. Banks, John C. G.; Gaardboe, Mads (1996). Buildings and Landscapes, the Australian National University, Canberra: Acton Campus and Mt. Stromlo. Canberra: Divisions of Facilities & Services and Public Affairs, Australian National University. 154 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings, colour photos, bottom corner front cover creased & lightly worn, minor edgewear. A valuable resource providing information about buildings and trees which will be useful for both the serious student and professional. The book is a memory for those who have worked and lived on the campus, and a celebration of a great national university which has appeared on this site and grown over 50 years. ISBN/ASIN: 0731525116. Our Book No: 25502. $20 AUD.

13. Barker, Paul; UnStead, R. J. ; Wright, John (photos); Griffiths, Ken (photos) (1983). Warwick Castle (1st ed). London: Huntger Print Group. 40 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, card covers, stapled pamphlet (one staple slightly rusted), colour text-photos (some full-page), top corner front cover creased, some edgewear, owner's name front cover A brochure guidebook to Warwick Castle: a medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, located in Warwickshire, U.K. The pamphlet covers: The barons Brooke and Greville, Earls of Warwick. The Chapel, The State Dining Room, The Great Hall, The Red Drawing room, The Cedar Drawing Room, The green Drawing Room, The Queen Anne Bedroom, The Blue Boudoir, A Royal Weekend Party, 1898 by Madame Tussaud's, The Water Gate Tower, The Armoury, The Dungeon, The Towers, The Castle as a Fortress (written by R. J. Unstead), The Conservatory, The Grounds, The History of Warwick Castle (many owners). A family tree is inside the front cover, and a plan of Warwick Castle and grounds is inside the rear cover. Our Book No: 40763. $12 AUD.

14. Bates, L. M. (1967). Somerset House: Four Hundred Years of History (1st ed). London: Frederick Muller. 230 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good plus dustjacket), black & white photos, minor edge tears & chipping jacket (tape repairs reverse side, flap price-clipped), owner's written name. L. M. Bates documents the architectural history of Old and New Somerset House, London, and their occupants - and of King's College which adjoins the second Somerset House. The occupiers range from Tudor Palace to 18th century learned societies, and then government administrative offices. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: B0000CNKJA. Our Book No: 22496. $15 AUD.

15. Beaumont, Ann (2013). A Light in the Window: Harper's Mansion, Berrima, the Place and Its People. Sydney, Millers Point: National Trust of Australia. 118 pp. Paperback octavo (with flaps), very good condition, black & white & colour & sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication, first name only), few ink spots opposite dedication. This book tells the story of Harper's Mansion, Berrima. The village of Berrima was created in 1831, and is a very important part of early colonial history. Harper's Mansion had been bought in 1978 by the National Trust, and opened in 1985 as a house museum. Traces the Harper family's history, and documents the lives of the many people who have lived or been associated with the property in the last 180 years. This would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Australian history or a great gift for someone born in this part of the world. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980446487. Our Book No: 29304. $35 AUD.

16. Beck, Deborah (2011). Set in Stone: The Cell Block Theatre. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press (UNSW Press). 234 pp. Paperback small quarto, thick stiffened covers, very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos, colour illustrations, illustrated endpapers, slight bump base spine, minor edgewear corners. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This is the story of how a derelict wing of Darlinghurst Gaol became the Cell Block Theatre, the hub of Australia's avant-garde music, theatre and dance scene in the 1960s and '70s. This Gaol was once home to Sydney's most notorious female criminals. Early performances were from artists such as John Bell, Yvonne Kenny, Peter Sculthorpe, David Malouf, Jim Sharman and Nick Cave. This very special book is the first book to look at this iconic cultural site and the ground-breaking works that came from its rough sandstone walls. The archival photos throughout the book and colour adverts on the endpapers help to tell this fascinating story. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742232614. Our Book No: 29229. $30 AUD.

17. Beeton, Isabella (1963). Mrs Beeton's Family Cookery (Reprint ed). London: Ward Lock & Co. 832 pp. Hardback large thick octavo, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cloth covers, colour & black & white plates, black & white drawings, top edge coloured (little faded), cover corners bumped, spine ends little chipped, edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned (some pages light foxed patches), minimal glue residue front cover, inner hinge slightly split (pages firm), some edgewear, old price front endpaper crossed out with biro. Heavy (1.4 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This edition of Mrs Beeton's famous historic cookbook covers nutrition, the kitchen, kitchen craft, carving - and recipes for soups, fish, meat, lamb, mutton, pork, veal, poultry, vegetables, salads, baking, sweets, as well as a section on vegetarian cooking. The many plates make this a very useful cookbook, and of interest to all who wants to learn to make these early meals. Our Book No: 31035. $40 AUD.

18. Belinfante, Judith C.E.; van Voolen, Edward; Cohen Paraira, David P.; Baruch-Sznaj, Jaffa; Marthe Cohen, Julie (1991). The Esnoga: A Monument to Portuguese - Jewish Culture. Amsterdam: D' ARTS. 95 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour & black & white text-photos, top corner front cover creased, spine little rubbed & faded, light foxing edges, minor edgewear. About the history and traditions of Amsterdam's Sephardi Jew congregation. Some of the objects have been illustrated in this publication for the first time. Also included are discussions on the origins and use of certain ritual objects which have never been in print before. The authors hope that this book will encourage many people to come and visit the synagogue. ISBN/ASIN: 9090043500. Our Book No: 29498. $22 AUD.

19. Blackburne, Harry; Bond, Maurice (1976). The Romance of St George's Chapel Windsor Castle. Windsor: Messrs. Oxley & Son. 86 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, thin card covers, stapled pamphlet, black & white photos (mostly full-page), plan inside rear cover, bottom corner rear cover creased, spine creased, corner tips scuffed, light foxing few pages, some edgewear, owner's written name front cover. A guide to the St Georges's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The many black & white full-page photos tell the fascinating story of the Chapel. Includes a chapter at the end about the latest restoration of the Chapel. There is also a list of books about the Chapel. Our Book No: 18031. $15 AUD.

20. Blacket, Judy (1983). The Year of the House. Canberra: Mulini Press. 114 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, front hinge lightly split (as usual, all pages firm), minor edgewear & rubbing. Judy Blacket writes a fascinating story about her search for a house of her own in Canberra. The many adventures she has along the way to finding her perfect home will be familiar to many people looking for a permanent home. Text and drawings by the author, who is a descendent of the famous architect Edmund Blacket, and has worked as a librarian in various locations in New South Wales. (A Mulini Press publication. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910120. Our Book No: 29833. $25 AUD.

21. Blair, Anna (1996). Tales of Old Eastwood: Giffnock and Thornliebank [Tales of Old Eastwood Series]. Eastwood, UK: Eastwood District Libraries. 56 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, few black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. This pamphlet presents a series of loosely told stories, to showcase life the towns in the Old Eastwood locality in suburban Glasgow, specifically Giffnock and Thornliebank. The author has listed actual people at the start of each section. There are no fictitious places or buildings, and the dates given are correct. Eastwood has not only an ancient history but also an ongoing one. ISBN/ASIN: 1871215129. Our Book No: 41391. $18 AUD.

22. Bloomfield, F. C.; Peterson, E.; Brown, B. S. (revision) (1981). The Australian Carpenter and Joiner: Volume 2 (4th ed). Sydney: Standard Publishing Co. 233 pp. Hardback octavo, very good plus condition, red cloth cover, figures, drawings, black & white photos, minimal edgewear. Fourth edition. One volume (pages 344 to 577) of a four-volume set, written for TAFE courses in carpentry. Fourth edition, completely revised and re-written by Brown. The authors work for the Department of Technical and Further Education, New South Wales. Consists of chapter 12 (fences and gates) to chapter 23 (roofing). ISBN/ASIN: 0909100071. Our Book No: 4210. $20 AUD.

23. Bradley, Mrs Alice (1935). Electric Refrigerator Recipes and Menus Specially Prepared for the General Electric Refrigerator (Australian ed). Sydney: Australian General Electric Refrigerator Co. Ltd / Printed by Bloxham & Chambers. 64 pp. Hardback small thin octavo, good condition, paper covered thick boards, cloth spine, colour illustration front cover, single-colour text-illustrations, pages lightly toned, light foxing edges & endpapers, covers little marked & rubbed, some edgewear corners. This very special well-loved book has been complied to go with the General Electric Refrigerator. There are menus for informal lunches, afternoon bridge teas and suppers. All the recipes are planned to be sufficient for four to six people. A good addition to any old cookbook collection. (No date, but 1930s. The scarce Australian edition. The US edition is Cleveland, Ohio 1927-1928, later reprinted.). Our Book No: 30597. $30 AUD.

24. Branagan, J. G. (1990). History of Holy Trinity Church Launceston, 1842 - 1989. Launceston: Regal Publications. 95 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, top corner rear cover creased, few pinhead dents rear cover, faint toning inside covers & edges, rear cover slightly rubbed, minor edgewear. This fascinating book is about the Holy Trinity Church at Launceston. The details about the Church were difficult to find as sections of the early vestry minutes and other records could not be found. The author had the assistance of older members of the congregation, old newspaper clippings, visits to the Diocesan Registrar's office, the State Archives, and the local Queen Victoria Museum and the Northern Regional Library, to complete this story. Includes four colour postcards of the Church. (No date, but 1990, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949457523. Our Book No: 40669. $20 AUD.

25. Brill, Ted; Bilbey, Grant (foreword); Pye, Erica (illustrator) (1999). The History of Ebenezer: Australia's Oldest Church, Coromandel Road, Ebenezer, NSW (Revised ed). City Not Stated: Fitzgerald Graphic Communications (Printer). 32 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card covers, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos & drawings, tiny dent front cover, spine little creased, staples little rusted. This revised pamphlet by Ted Brill describes this historic church at Ebenezer in the Hawkesbury region, currently the oldest existing church in Australia, built 1809. Covers the history of the families who built the church, their voyage to Australia, settlement, the building of the church, the first communion, pioneers, early ministers, and celebrations. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0957746407. Our Book No: 40028. $15 AUD.

26. Broadbent, James (1984). Elizabeth Farm Parramatta: A History and a Guide. Sydney: Historic Houses Trust. 78 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos, few full-page colour photos, chart, corner tip front cover & one page little creased, minor edgewear, small sticker inside front cover. James Broadbent describes the history of the John Macarthur family and their historic home Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta (western Sydney). The many photos make this compact book a very interesting way to learn about one of Australia's most famous families and the early history of the house and a pioneer Australian farm which dates from 1793. ISBN/ASIN: 0949753157. Our Book No: 22124. $12 AUD.

27. Brodsky, Isadore (1972). The Streets of Sydney (Reprint ed). Sydney, Neutral Bay: Old Sydney Free Press / University Co-operative Bookshop. 224 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos (including frontispiece), illustrated endpapers (stylistic street map), minor edgewear jacket, rubber bookshop stamp. Isadore Brodsky records the fascinating story of 40 streets of old Sydney (and their buildings), each street listed individually. The many photos will interest anyone wanting to know about the fine details of Sydney history. (No ISBN in book. Originally published 1962. This copy: 1972 reprint. Rubber stamp of Ashwoods, 370 Pitt Street. ). ISBN/ASIN: B0027LT1KU. Our Book No: 27772. $30 AUD.

28. Butler, Michael (editor) (1980). The Choir of St. Paul's. Bedford, UK: Printed by Newnorth-Burt Ltd. 16 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, thin card covers, stapled, colour photos, few marks inside front cover, small scuff rear cover, minor edgewear corner tips. This pamphlet is the first popular profile of a great Cathedral choir, its musicians, and its heritage. There are two photos inside the rear cover of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and on page 8 and the rear cover one of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in the Cathedral on their wedding day. (No date, about 1980.). Our Book No: 40787. $15 AUD.

29. Capon, Joanna (1991). Plasterwork: A Practical Guide [Plaster Work: Australian Home Renovator Series]. Sydney, Milsons Point: Random House. 94 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Plasterwork: A Practical Guide, by Joanna Capon (Random House, 1991). Styles, History, Materials, Suppliers. A complete step-by-step guide to all the processes of renovation of plasterwork in historic homes. The author describes the many styles of plaster work, how they can be faithfully renovated by the amateur, and when to call for professional help. From the Australian Home Renovator Series, by Random House. ISBN/ASIN: 0091826543. Our Book No: 26068. $18 AUD.

30. Carter, Alan (2005). Carter and Stuff. Sydney, Belrose: AAC Specialist Antique Books. 293 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos, autograph (author's written name). The true story of the life of the Carter family in Australia. It reveals the fun, the enjoyment, the characters, and the good side of the antiques business. Alan Carter had a successful antique business in England, but migrated to Australia in 1981. He is best known for his antiques price guides, and also for antique fairs and educational videos. ISBN/ASIN: 0975212273. Our Book No: 16584. $17 AUD.

31. Carter, Mr F. J. (1983). Concrete Manual (4th ed). Sydney: Metropolitan Water Sewerage & Drainage Board. 178 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black boards (white title & vignette cover & spine, figures, tables, black & white text-photos, spine ends little rubbed, rear cover little marked, light foxing edges, faint sticker mark front cover. Fourth edition. From preface: This book is intended as a guide and directive on general concreting procedures. It is not a text book on concrete technology. The most suitable practices have been looked at both here and overseas. This manual covers the following: To specify the concrete mixes used by the board and list what mixes are required for each structure. To describe field procedures and practice in sufficient detail to allow engineers, inspectors, oversees and foremen to carry out there work as far as possible without the need for further reference material. To describe the Board's concrete inspection, testing procedures and evaluation of test data. Additional information has been included in this edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0724075801. Our Book No: 29963. $45 AUD.

32. Cashman, Richard; Meader, Chrys; Carolan, Anne (assistance) (1990). Marrickville: Rural Outpost to Inner City. Sydney: Hale & Iremonger. 224 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, glossy paper, bottom corner front black cloth cover little bumped, minor edgewear. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Cover subtitle: "A social history of Marrickville and the former municipalities of Newtown, Camperdown, Petersham and St Peters." Richard Cashman (history lecturer) and Chrys Meader (local studies librarian) outline the history of this inner west Sydney municipality of Marrickville and surrounding localities. The first of two illustrated books about the Marrickville district by the two authors, who are active in the Marrickville Heritage Society. ISBN/ASIN: 086806405X. Our Book No: 18234. $45 AUD.

33. Charles, Michael (1988). Pictorial Memories: Old Parramatta (Reprint ed). Sydney: Atrand. 104 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos (few full-page), light toning inside covers, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. This fascinating pictorial local history by Michael Charles shows what Parramatta looked like in the past. The history of the city Parramatta (in western Sydney) is a parade of the events that shaped Australia, and evident in this historic landscape as a desire to create a better life. A wonderful way to look into the past and compare the changes that have happened over time. ISBN/ASIN: 090827209X. Our Book No: 40945. $25 AUD.

34. Childe, H. L. (1949). An Introduction to Concrete Work (3rd, reprint ed). London, Westminster: Concrete Publications Limited. 136 pp. Hardback small, board covers, good condition, black & white text-photos, figures, tables, faint tide marks strip top front cover (previous water contact now dry), faint ring mark rear cover, pages little toned, some edgewear. The third edition of this popular handbook by H. L. Childe, written for students at technical schools, but which has also proved useful for builders. The author provides an introduction to the principles and practice of reinforced concrete construction, a branch of civil engineering. (Originally published, 1943. This copy is the third edition reprinted, 1949.). ISBN/ASIN: B0007J6MJM. Our Book No: 14076. $12 AUD.

35. Collins, Jeff; Mayblin, Bill (2000). Introducing Derrida (Reprint ed). Sydney: Icon / Allen & Unwin. 171 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white cartoons, minor edgewear. Describes the key strategies of Derrida's writings, explains their controversial effects in philosophy, and shows how Derrida has put them to work in literature, art, architecture and politics. Written and illustrated with wit and clarity, the book offers a starting point for an intellectual adventure that threatens to disturb some of the most comfortable habits of contemporary thought. ISBN/ASIN: 1840461187. Our Book No: 24843. $12 AUD.

36. Cookery Teachers' Association, NSW (1936). Modern Advanced Cookery. Sydney: George B. Philip & Son. 247 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, red cloth boards, few black & white text illustrations, few colour illustrations, slight loss top spine, spine little faded, top front cover & fore-edge little toned, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, previous owner’s name & address in pencil title page A school cookery book prepared by the members of the N.S.W. Cookery Teachers' Association for use by pupils taking a course of cookery lessons at High, Rural, Home Science or Primary Schools. It is written and arranged in the same simple form as the "Common Sense Cookery Book", and it should prove of value to homemakers as well as to school pupils and students of domestic science. (No date, but 1936, Trove, Hoyle.). Our Book No: 40134. $85 AUD.

37. Cuffley, Peter (1995). Chandeliers and Billy Tea: A Catalogue of Australian Life 1880 - 1940 (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Five Mile Press. 120 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, dark brown cover design (differs from stock photo), many black & white drawings, corner tip front cover creased, edges & rear endpapers minimally foxed, minor edgewear. Peter Cuffley provides a detailed catalogue of Australian home furnishings and other household items from the years spanning 1880 to 1940 (from the goldrushes to WW2), which brought many great and lasting changes to the Australian way of life. Mostly consists of items from early catalogues, including fashion, hardware, tools, furniture, jewellery and toys. The catalogues in this book reflect the tastes, aspirations and dreams of a nation coming of age. (Cover has dark brown design, which differs from the first printing.). ISBN/ASIN: 0867880597. Our Book No: 5045. $30 AUD.

38. DeCosse, Cy (1988). Singer Sewing for the Home (Reprint ed) [Singer Sewing Reference Library]. Minnetonka, MN: Cy DeCosse Incorporated. 128 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos (some full-page), small mark top edge free flyleaf, faint toning endpapers & top edge few pages. This Singer Sowing book has a wide selection of decorator home fashions that are simple to construct, easy to care for, cost effective, colours and patterns are coordinated, and many can be made in one day. There are designer customizing hints which can be incorporated into home decorating projects. ISBN/ASIN: 0865732035. Our Book No: 28667. $18 AUD.

39. Diesendorf, Mark (2007). Greenhouse Solutions with Sustainable Energy (Reprint ed). Sydney: UNSW Press. 413 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, figures, tables, minor edgewear. Australian environmental academic and sustainability consultant Mark Diesendorf explains that ecologically sustainable energy technologies based on energy efficiency, renewable energy and natural gas are commercially available today. Their implementation could halve Australia's greenhouse gas emissions within just a few decades. ISBN/ASIN: 9780868409733. Our Book No: 23024. $25 AUD.

40. Dougan, Alan; Nish, Dr Ian et al. (history); Bickerton Blackburn, Charles (foreword) (1970). The Andrews Book: Being a Book About St. Andrew's College Within the University of Sydney (Revised ed). Sydney: Principal and Councillors, St Andrews College. 127 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, very good condition, light blue pictorial cover, black & white photos, pages faintly toned, faint foxing edges, owner's written name free flyleaf. About the history of St. Andrews College at the University of Sydney. The compiler, Alan Dougan, graduated from resident student to Principal of the College. Dr Nish's history is the foundation on which the book has been written, and the photos add the interest to the history. Our Book No: 28348. $18 AUD.

41. Drury, Elizabeth; Lewis, Philippa (1995). The Victorian Household Album: From the Amoret Tanner Ephemera Collection (1st ed). London: Collins & Brown. 128 pp. Paperback oblong, very good condition, black & white & colour & sepia (brown-coloured) text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear, bottom corner & edge front cover little creased, bottom corner little creased few pages, title page faintly marked (from frontispiece). Compiled by Drury and Lewis, this book is a delightful, room-by-room journey through the minutiae of a Victorian-era home, from drawing room to servants hall, morning room to nursery. There are over 300 illustrations, 150 in colour. ISBN/ASIN: 1855852322. Our Book No: 25698. $15 AUD.

42. Edments (1998). Shop by Post Direct from Edments Cash Stores (Facsimile ed). Golden Square, Bendigo, VIC: Crown Castleton. 116 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover, many black & white drawings, minimal edgewear. A comprehensive mail-order catalogue of antique household goods sold by the Melbourne business, Edments Cash Stores, famous for its low prices. Reprint of a catalogue originally published in 1927. This reprint was sponsored by Prouds the Jewellers. A valuable resource for period antiques for your heritage house. ISBN/ASIN: 1875342265. Our Book No: 4736. $20 AUD.

43. Edmunds, W. M. (William Milton) (1965). Waiapu Cathedral, Napier, New Zealand: Its Birth, Death and Resurrection. Napier: Cathedral Publicity Committee / Printed by The Daily Telegraph. 28 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, stapled pamphlet, stiffened card covers, black & white photos, front cover little rubbed, staples rusted, spine little rubbed, minor toning covers, rear cover creased & lightly foxed, white background rear cover marked & little scratched, minor edgewear. This fascinating history has been written by the Reverend W. M. Edmunds, Vicar of Wairoa, New Zealand. The first parish church was built in 1862, and the brick cathedral was built in 1886, and consecrated two years later. It was completely destroyed by the 1931 earthquake. For more than 25 years a "temporary" wooden building served as the cathedral of the diocese. This was dedicated in October, 1932 by the author. The new cathedral was completed March 9, 1965. There are several entrances to the Cathedral. This booklet assumes that one enters at the North-West Porch, the one farthest from the Marine Parade. (No date, about 1960s, Trove.). Our Book No: 40724. $15 AUD.

44. Edwards, Zeny (1995). The Grecian Pagoda and the Architecture of Eryldene. Sydney: Zed / Printed by Wild & Woolley. 94 pp. Paperback square octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings & photos, light vertical crease front cover, minor edgewear, owner's written name. Zeny Edwards describes the architecture of the historic house Eryldene at Gordon, in the northern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, the home of E. G. Waterhouse, academic linguist at the University of Sydney. (No 461 of a limited edition of 500 copies.) ISBN/ASIN: 0646255681. Our Book No: 25325. $20 AUD.

45. Elliott, Bert (Bertie) (2013). Bertie Elliott: The Opposite to My Brother Billy: A Memoir. Ballina, NSW: Self-Published. 159 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) & colour photos, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Australian antique dealer Bert Elliott (Summerland Antiques, Ballina) describes his very eventful life, which includes travel to the UK and Europe, China, Thailand, Vietnam and the USA, with many side trips to other countries. He has never learned to read and write, up until now. He has run successful rural businesses for his whole life, and declares he is a good listener, and his talking skills made up for his lack of writing and reading skills. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646909110. Our Book No: 29008. $50 AUD.

46. Elliott, W. G. (2000). Bygone Days of Longbenton, Benton, Forest Hall, West Moor, Killingworth, Palmersville and Benton Square: A Sequel to Book 1 Including 75 New Photos and a Study in Local Social History (1st ed). Newcastle Upon Tyne: W. G. Elliott. 88 pp. Paperback oblong, stapled, very good condition, pictorial thick card covers, map, black & white text-photos & adverts, minor edgewear corners. This book is a revised sequel to the first book launched in 1999 about some historic towns in Tyne and Wear (Newcastle Upon Tyne). Palmersville and Benton Square have been added. There are 75 new photos and a study in social history which includes life in 'The Grove', Benton in 1896, most houses were occupied by upper middle class families. The author uses recorded conversations with past residents and archive material to compare life in the dwellings of 'Billy Pit' to life in 'The Grove'. The dwellings in 'Billy Pit' were very basic, without electricity, gas or inside running water. He points out that since 1999, several well known properties have either disappeared completely or have been modernised. ISBN/ASIN: 0953563316. Our Book No: 29081. $18 AUD.

47. Ellis, Elizabeth (2011). Rare and Curious: The Secret History of Governor Macquarie's Collector's Chest (Reprint ed). Melbourne / Sydney: Miegunyah / Melbourne University Press (MUP) / State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW). 275 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, pictorial covers, very good condition, colour & black & white & a few sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minimal edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This fascinating book is about the secret histories of the Macquarie and Dixson Galleries collectors chests. The Macquarie collectors' chest is an enigmatic wooden cabinet filled with painted panels and exotic treasures, created in Australia for Governor Lachlan Macquarie around 1818. It was taken to the United Kingdom, and left forgotten and unnoticed in a Scottish castle until it was rediscovered in the late 1970s. The Mitchell Library of New South Wales acquired the chest, and its remarkable similarity to the Dixson Galleries collectors chest, acquired by the Library in 1937, raised questions about the cabinets creators, owners and purpose. The chest is filled with more than 150 stunning photos and paintings. This beautiful book tells the story of these unusual chests. ISBN/ASIN: 9780522861174. Our Book No: 30184. $50 AUD.

48. Evans, Ian (1983). Restoring Old Houses: A Guide to Authentic Restoration (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Sun Papermac / Sun Books. 145 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear, copy 2. A goldmine of information regarding restoring Victorian and Edwardian terraces, cottages and villas built in Australia between 1840 and 1910. ISBN/ASIN: 0725104015. Our Book No: 17454A. $20 AUD.

49. Evans, Ian (1984). The Australian Old House Catalogue: The Complete Where to Get It Guide for the Home Restorer (1st ed). Sydney, North Ryde: Methuen Haynes. 96 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, front cover corner tip faintly creased, minimal edgewear. First edition. Excellent and cheap guide to restoring old Australian houses, though the directory of suppliers is outdated. ISBN/ASIN: 0454011946. Our Book No: 1055. $12 AUD.

50. Evans, Ian (1985). Furnishing Old Houses: A Guide to Interior Decoration (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Sun Papermac / Sun Books. 135 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, minor edgewear. Ian Evans provides a companion book to "Restoring Old Houses". The information will help everyone understand how old Australian houses were furnished and how an atmosphere that suits their period can be created. More than 230 illustrations have been carefully selected from archives, libraries and private collections or taken to complement the text. ISBN/ASIN: 0725104600. Our Book No: 13904. $20 AUD.

51. Evans, Ian (1985). Restoring Old Houses: A Guide to Authentic Restoration (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Sun Papermac / Sun Books. 145 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, spine minimally faded, minor edgewear, copy 1. Heritage consultant Ian Evans provides a goldmine of information regarding restoring Victorian and Edwardian terraces, cottages and villas built in Australia between 1840 and 1910. ISBN/ASIN: 0725104015. Our Book No: 17454. $20 AUD.

52. Evans, Ian; McCowage, Michael (illustrator) (1988). Caring For Old Houses (Reprint ed). Sydney, Glebe: Flannel Flower Press. 160 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos & drawings, small edge tears jacket (small piece missing top spine, lightly scuffed), bottom edge near spine rubbed, some edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Ian Evans describes the best and most appropriate methods of caring for old or heritage Australian houses. Blends historical background, conservation philosophy and practical advice. Provides up-to-date, authoritative information on old house maintenance and restoration. Because they are history in tangible form, they can tell us more about our past than almost anything else. Covering every aspect of restoration and conservation of the Australian home from fences to verandas, fabrics and floor coverings, fireplaces, stairs, lighting, ceramic tiles, plaster, marble and glass. ISBN/ASIN: 0959492380. Our Book No: 1190. $35 AUD.

53. Evans, Ian (1990). Furnishing Old Houses: A Guide to Interior Decoration (3rd ed). Melbourne: Sun Papermac / Sun Books. 135 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, bottom corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear corner tips covers, shop sticker inside cover, bookplate (owner's rubber stamp), copy 2. Third edition. This book is a companion volume to "Restoring Old Houses". The information will help everyone understand how old Australian houses were furnished and how an atmosphere that suits their period can be created. More than 230 illustrations have been carefully selected from archives, libraries and private collections or taken to complement the text. ISBN/ASIN: 0725106069. Our Book No: 13904A. $20 AUD.

54. Farrelly, Elizabeth (2021). Killing Sydney: The Fight For a City's Soul (1st ed). Sydney: Picador / Pan Macmillan Australia. 376 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, front hinge slightly split (all pages firm), minor edgewear. This book is about the big city of Sydney in the future of a radically changing world. Elizabeth Farrelly has used her own adopted city of Sydney to create a roadmap for urban living. She analyses the history of cities themselves to study how and why we live together, at present and into the future. She presents her unique perspective as an architect, columnist and former City of Sydney councillor. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760552589. Our Book No: 41150. $23 AUD.

55. Faulkner, Annah (2015). Last Day in the Dynamite Factory. Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 237 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear corners. This Australian novel by Annah Faulkner is about a conservation architect, who goes in search of his birth father. Light is cast on his father, but when Christopher goes in search of his birth mother, he encounters a conspiracy of silence. Determined to expose the truth, he finds that knowledge becomes costly. Must the truth be told? ISBN/ASIN: 9781743535998. Our Book No: 29630. $15 AUD.

56. Fischer, G. L. (1975). The University of Sydney 1850 - 1975 (1st ed). Sydney: University of Sydney. 132 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), black boards with gilt title on spine, black & white photos, colour frontispiece, illustrated endpapers, creasing front free flyleaf & title page, foxing top edge book, minor foxing & light toning reverse side jacket (slight edgewear, top spine chipped, slight loss top & bottom corner tips, little rubbing), bookplate. Contains some history in pictures to mark the 125th year of the incorporation of the University of Sydney. The book has a frontispiece of The Great Hall, which was Edmund Blacket's crowning glory, inspired by Westminster Hall, London. The front endpaper shows a Plan of University Grounds, 1903. The rear endpaper shows a Plan of University Grounds, 1930. A fascinating book for anyone who wants to learn about some of the history of Australia's first University. ISBN/ASIN: 0909798389. Our Book No: 40761. $22 AUD.

57. Flower, Cedric; Carnemolla, John (photographer) (1969). The Rocks. Sydney: Horwitz. 95 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), map, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear jacket (lightly rubbed), small faint stain first few pages, light toning edges few pages. This photographic essay on The Rocks - Sydney's earliest heritage locality - is a definitive survey of a fragment of Australia's fast vanishing architectural heritage. Text by Cedric Flower, photos by John Carnemolla. This book will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Australia's early architectural history. ISBN/ASIN: B0006D1V36. Our Book No: 26630. $20 AUD.

58. Freeman, Peter (2013). The Wallpapered Manse. Boorowa, NSW: Watermark Press. 151 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, thick card covers (with flaps), illustrated endpapers, plans, black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, colour photos (mostly full-page), light foxing edges, minimal edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This fascinating book is the story of the restoration of a historic Presbyterian manse in the small coastal town of Moruya on the south coast of New South Wales. The home is researched by leading conservation architect Peter Freeman. This beautifully produced book chronicles the events that happened to make it possible to restore the manse, which was built in 1865. The book also tells the story of Moruya, of its mighty river, and of the events that shaped Moruya prehistory and subsequent European settlement. The author shares the step-by-step process of researching and restoring a dilapidated historic building. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992315603. Our Book No: 40936. $150 AUD.

59. French, Maurice (1979). A Century of Homemaking: A History of the Toowoomba Permanent Building Society 1875 - 1975. Toowoomba, QLD: Darling Downs Institute Press. 195 pp. Hardback large wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), tables, black & white text-photos, maps, jacket little rubbed (minor edgewear, tiny hole fore-edge, small mark front cover), pages lightly toned, protected by brown paper backed semiarchival plastic sleeve Maurice French provides the first full-length study of an Australian building society. The book outlines the self-help philosophy of the Toowoomba Society, explores its inner workings, and portrays it key personalities. The story is supported by historical and architectural illustrations. The book will interest historians, economists, building society personnel, and anyone interested in the economic and social development of a major Queensland provincial city. ISBN/ASIN: 0909306192. Our Book No: 30940. $30 AUD.

60. Gascoigne, John (editor) (2007). Passing the Light: A History of the University of Sydney's International House from its Foundation to the Fortieth Anniversary 1967 - 2007. Sydney: International House, University of Sydney. 190 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, CDROM inside rear cover. This is a book written by those who lived through the different phases of International House's history and it captures the multi-faceted experience of living in a residential college for international students at the University of Sydney. The book has 28 photos and a CD with many more photos from 1967 to 2006. Edited by John Gascoigne. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921364006. Our Book No: 19839. $40 AUD.

61. Gertner, Zoe (2000). Woodcarving: A Foundation Course (Reprint ed). Lewes, E. Sussex: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications. 183 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos, black & white drawings, cover design differs from stock photo. A comprehensive foundation course in the craft of woodcarving by Zoe Gertner. Part 1 describes the best types of wood to use, the necessary tools and how to buy, use and care for them, sharpening tools, and health and safety in the workshop. Part 2 describes a series of projects such as simple carving in the round, hollowing and deep relief carving, and detailed figure carving. ISBN/ASIN: 186108059X. Our Book No: 6414. $30 AUD.

62. Giorni, Bruno (1999). Monterchi (4th ed). Italy: Bibloteca Comunale / Comune di Monterchi. 256 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, illustrated black cloth cover, very good condition, black & white photos collected at rear, covers faintly scratched, non-author written dedication. Italian language book about the lengthy history, architecture, art, convents, etc., of the little village of Monterchi in the Tuscan Tiber Valley (No ISBN in book. Written dedication in the Italian language also.). Our Book No: 15001. $20 AUD.

63. Goodall, John S. (1981). The Story of an English Village (Reprint ed). London: Macmillan Children's. 32 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, two dustjackets, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, some rubbing edges, minor edgewear jacket (faint toning reverse side), endpapers little creased. This charming children’s picture book describes the growth of an English village from a medieval clearing to the urban congestion of the present day. Rural life remained unchanged by outside events, apart from the Civil War of 1642, until the advent of the motor car. This very special book has an ingenious half-page that alters the scene. A wordless but wonderful vivid lesson in social history for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0333238354. Our Book No: 29998. $18 AUD.

64. Green, C. J. (1909). INVOICE: C. J. Green & Son, Wholesale Ironmongers, Melbourne. Melbourne: C. J. Green & Son. 1 pp. Ephemera, invoice, quarto, very good condition, page lightly toned, few small marks, some edgewear (mostly top right corner). A single-page invoice from this business at 368 & 370 Post Office Place, Melbourne, dated May 5, 1909. The customer is Messrs Castle Bros [Kyneton]. Text in ink, with extra annotation in pencil. Purchase of 16 items for total of Pounds 27.17.2, of which Pounds 11.15.5 is carried forward from a previous invoice. (The modern term for ironmonger is closest to "hardware store".). Our Book No: 4230. $20 AUD.

65. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Lighthouse Lad: A Tale of a Boy's Bravery [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small quarto, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted, bottom staple little loose), colour drawings, covers lightly worn & marked, crease first page, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, small scuff front pastedown, corners little bumped, fore-edge front cover lightly dented, small tear spine. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about a family named Bosley who live in a lighthouse. One day, John, one of the two Bosley children saves a troubled ship and its passengers from crashing into rocks. Our Book No: 27833. $12 AUD.

66. Gregory's (1945). Gregory's Handbook for Australian Builders (1st ed) [Gregory's Guides and Maps]. Sydney: Land Newspaper Ltd. 200 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, card covers, black & white drawings, adverts, tables, tiny scuff top spine, base spine lightly bumped & rubbed, edges lightly foxed, edges & pages lightly toned, covers lightly rubbed, minor edgewear. Unstated first edition (dated,1945, foot of title page.) This book is a valuable reference book for builders, contractors, architects, building tradesmen, and others interested in building construction in Australia. Our Book No: 26700. $80 AUD.

67. Guaito, Ovidio; Evans, Christopher (translator) (1999). On Distant Shores: Colonial Houses around the World (1st ed). New York: Monacelli Press. 360 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), dark green cloth boards, colour text-photos, minimal edgewear jacket (light foxing reverse side), boards minimally faded. Very heavy (2.1 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. In this fascinating book the author has followed the paths of colonists to dozens of countries, to create in more than 500 colour photos, an unprecedented survey of colonial architecture around the world. This beautiful book is an unusual blend of cultural and architectural history. ISBN/ASIN: 1580930514. Our Book No: 40753. $60 AUD.

68. Hadlington, Phillip; Beck, Louise (illustrator) (1992). Termites and Other Common Timber Pests (Reprint, corrected ed). Sydney, Kensington: New South Wales University Press. 126 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, minimal faint foxing front flyleaf, minor edgewear. Phillip Hadlington, an Australian entomologist, provides the first available comprehensive book that explains the habits of termites, the various species, and acceptable control methods. ISBN/ASIN: 0868402109. Our Book No: 12128. $20 AUD.

69. Hadlington, Phillip; Marsden, Christine (1998). Termites and Borers: A Homeowner's Guide to Detection and Control. Sydney: Kensington: University of New South Wales Press. 53 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour text-photos (some full-page), faint foxing flyleaf & title page, light foxing top edge, minor edgewear. An easy-to-use guide with over 100 colour photos. As well as termite detection advice, it shows various methods of eradicating termites and protecting against their return. (No date, but 1998, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0868406007. Our Book No: 28497. $15 AUD.

70. Haskins, Jenny (1998). Machine Embroidery: Inspirational Quilting Techniques. Melbourne, Prahran: Aussie Publishers. 86 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, few black & white drawings, colour photos, minimal edgewear. This clear and concise book shows how easy it is to use the technology at your fingertips to create beautiful furnishings. The inspiration for this book came from a new colour range of Madeira rayon threads. Jenny Haskins 'paints' with thread - her fabric is her canvas and her sewing machine is her brush ISBN/ASIN: 187636405X. Our Book No: 40412. $25 AUD.

71. Hatton, D. J. (1981). Mortdale in Early Days [Monograph no. 8]. Sydney, Hurstville: Hurstville Historical Society. 53 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, black & white text-photos, plan (land grant), light foxing edges, minor edgewear. This pamphlet by D. J. Hatton was published by the Hurstville Historical Society. The development of Mortdale township followed the establishment of the brickworks of the Hurstville Steam Brick Company in 1884. The pamphlet shows the history of the Illawarra Line, Public School, Post Office, Mortdale Township, Electric Light, Creeks, Roads, Picture Show, Hotel, Fire Station, Brickworks, Memorial Monument, Churches, and Municipality of Mortdale. A fascinating look at the history of this suburb of southern Sydney. ISBN/ASIN: 0959850287. Our Book No: 41387. $20 AUD.

72. Hayes-McCoy, Felicity (2012). The House on an Irish Hillside: A True Story of Rediscovering What Really Matters (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 305 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, pages lightly toned, tiny scuff base spine, minor edgewear. This very special story is about the author and her husband leaving the busy life of London to return to Ireland to make a new life in a remarkable house on the Dingle Peninsula. They find lost values and rediscover the things that really matter. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444730302. Our Book No: 28266. $12 AUD.

73. Heath, Joanne; Russell, Virginia (2019). Brisbane Bricks (1st ed). Brisbane: Mistry Press. 215 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, black & white frontispiece, colour text-photos, minimal edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This fascinating book by Joanne Heath and Virginia Russell is a celebration of brick buildings, both old and new, in and around Brisbane. The authors have created their own distinctive and eclectic photographic narrative. The rear of the book has building history notes, including details such as the name of the architect and the builder, and some human stories behind the buildings. ISBN/ASIN: 9780648129141. Our Book No: 40935. $120 AUD.

74. Henry, Margaret (1964). The Householders (1st ed). London: Cassell & Company. 216 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), pages lightly toned, jacket spine faded faded (flap price-clipped, chipped, spine ends, corners little worn), edges lightly foxed, bottom corners covers minimally bumped, bookshop label, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. Australian novel by Margaret Henry about a couple named Bob and Hilary who were the features of Unlucky Dip, and their bid to save a wonderful old colonial house in Sydney from re-development. The author has untangled the threads of a most complicated situation to weave a clear, bright and fascinating story. (Hubin cites as marginal crime fiction.). ISBN/ASIN: B0000CM46B. Our Book No: 27483. $20 AUD.

75. Herman, Morton (1977). The Blackets: An Era of Australian Architecture [Famous Australian Lives]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 222 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, spine & cover edges little faded as usual, minor edgewear. Morton Herman, an architect, provides a definitive biography of Edmund Blackett, the remarkable Australian colonial architect who designed many notable churches, schools and hospitals in Sydney, as well as Sydney University. His sons continued his practice after his death. Illustrated by over 100 masterly drawings of classic heritage buildings. (From the 'Famous Australian Lives' series by Angus & Robertson.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207134545. Our Book No: 4285. $16 AUD.

76. Hickin, Norman (1967). The Conservation of Building Timbers: A Study of the Incidence of Wood-Boring Insects and Wood-Rotting Fungi in Buildings and Other Contributions towards the Conservation of Building Timbers (1st ed) [Rentokil Library]. London: Hutchinson. 144 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), tables, charts, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear jacket (chipped, closed tear, top corner worn, tiny stain reverse side, flap price-clipped), tiny mark bottom edge. This book gives a detailed and authoritative account of the damage woodworm and rot have caused, based on exhaustive surveys of various types of buildings, private homes, commercial premises, factories, shops, churches, historic buildings, public houses, farms, country estates. Practical methods are discussed, followed by a discussion of the legal and insurance questions involved in the problem. Our Book No: 25959. $13 AUD.

77. Hickmer, J. (1907). INVOICE: J. Hickmer, Wholesale Manufacturer and Importer of Art Photo, Frames, Mouldings, Overmantels, Picture Frames, Pictures, Mount Boards, and all Trade Accessories, Melbourne. Melbourne: J. Hickmer. 1 pp. Ephemera, invoice, quarto, fair condition only, many small edge tears (with foxing), piece missing top left corner, page lightly toned, bottom right corner creased, edgewear. A single-page invoice from this business at 118 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, dated August 2, 1907. The customer is Castle Bros, Kyneton. Text in ink, with extra five-line note in pencil at the bottom of the invoice. Our Book No: 4226. $20 AUD.

78. Historical Society, Randwick & District (1989). A Randwick Ramble: Part 3: La Perouse to Maroubra (4th ed). Sydney, Randwick: Randwick & District Historical Society. 40 pp. Paperback wide trade, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, map, staples lightly rusted, minor edgewear, correction slip inserted. This pamphlet provides a history of the La Perouse and Maroubra areas of Sydney, including heritage buildings. This pamphlet is part 3 of a series of 3 designed as guides to the historic City of Randwick in southern Sydney. The charming picture on the cover is of Botany Bay native plants. ISBN/ASIN: 0959743146. Our Book No: 26741. $15 AUD.

79. Historical Society, Randwick & District (1991). A Randwick Ramble: Part 2: Randwick and Kensington (4th, reprint ed). Sydney, Randwick: Randwick & District Historical Society. 38 pp. Paperback wide trade, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, map, staples lightly rusted, minor edgewear. This pamphlet provides a history of the Randwick and Kensington areas of Sydney, including heritage buildings. This pamphlet is part 2 of a series of three guides to the historic City of Randwick. The charming picture on the cover is of Simeon Pearce ('The Father of Randwick') studying a plan of the district. ISBN/ASIN: 0959743138. Our Book No: 26740. $15 AUD.

80. Holmes, Melissa (2010). Reynolds' Cottages: Living History (Reprint ed). Sydney, Woollahra: Green Olive Press. 85 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, plans, minor edgewear corners. The Reynolds' Cottages are outstanding examples of living history. Built in 1829 by convicts as working class dwellings, they are the earliest remaining dwellings in Sydney's historic precinct of The Rocks. The mother of author Melissa Holmes owned a restaurant there for 27 years, and she wanted to promote the history of these important cottages. This book will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Australia's early history. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980701524. Our Book No: 40068. $18 AUD.

81. Hood, Graeme; Tan, Julia; Holt, Jane (photos); Hansen, Michael SJ (collaboration) (2004). St Ignatius Catholic Church Richmond, Victoria. Melbourne, Richmond: Design and Printing / Jesuit Publications. 20 incl. insert pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet (fold-out page loosely inserted), colour photos, spine rubbed & creased, corner tips covers slightly creased, minor edgewear. This pamphlet is set out in three parts: a biographical note on St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits and patron of the church - a short outline on the history of the church and the parish - and a guide to some of the principal features of the church. The church has been described as one of the most beautiful parish churches in Australia. Our Book No: 40721. $15 AUD.

82. Hopwood, Graham (1955). Art Student's Handbook. Melbourne: Graham Hopwood. 96 pp. Paperback small quarto, card covers, good plus condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, edges lightly foxed, crease bottom edge cover & few pages, pages lightly toned, minor insect damage front cover & first page, minor edgewear. Textbook by former art teacher, Melbourne Teacher's College. A concise book dealing with the study of art, architecture, sculpture, industrial art, commercial art and the printing processes from the earliest times to the present day. Our Book No: 25257. $12 AUD.

83. Howse, Geoffrey; Langley Welch, Paul T. (photographer) (2002). The Wentworths of Wentworth: The Fitzwilliam (Wentworth) Estates and the Wentworth Monuments. Wentworth, Rotherham: Trustees of the Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust. 172 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white photos, corner tips front covers little creased, minor edgewear, dated written annotation inside front cover. Geoffrey Howse describes the great English historic estate that surrounds Wentworth Woodhouse in the village of Wentworth, South Yorkshire. Gives a comprehensive account of the growth and development of the estate to the beginning of the 21st century, and includes background information about its owners. There are short biographies of two of its most famous owners, Thomas Wentworth, the great Earl of Strafford (1593 - 1641), and Charles, Second Marquess of Rockingham (1730 - 1782), who was twice Prime Minister. Contains a wealth of information from many sources, and included many previously unpublished photos. ISBN/ASIN: 0954306694. Our Book No: 28511. $25 AUD.

84. Inaba, Kazuya; Nakayama, Shigenobu (2000). Japanese Homes and Lifestyles: An Illustrated Journey through History (1st English ed). Tokyo: Kodansha International. 124 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), map, black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket. English-language edition. Presents the story of the Japanese people - from prehistoric times to the modern day. There are caves, pit dwellings, thatched and tiled houses, capital cities, aristocratic mansions, town houses, rural villages, castles, samurai residences, and the modernization of Japan, ''new towns'' and high-rise apartment complexes. The lively illustrations and concise text will interest students of domestic architecture, history buffs, and readers who want to learn about faraway places and times past. ISBN/ASIN: 477002391X. Our Book No: 27970. $60 AUD.

85. Ingram, Elizabeth (editor) (1987). Thread of Gold: The Embroideries and Textiles in York Minster (1st ed). Hants: Pitkin Pictorials. 63 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos, bottom corner covers faintly creased, minor edgewear, bookplate (owner's written name). A golden thread runs through the history of ecclesiastical embroideries and textiles right down to the work that continues so lovingly today. Centuries of craftsmanship and fine handiwork are woven into the collection described and illustrated in this book. The author's love and understanding of these inherited treasures, together with her involvement in the creation of new works of art, will through these pages, inspire and delight all who are interested in the history and day-to-day life of one of Britain's great cathedrals: York Minster. ISBN/ASIN: 085372427X. Our Book No: 22175. $12 AUD.

86. Irving, Robert; Kinstler, John; Dupain, Max (photographer) (1982). Fine Houses of Sydney. Sydney: Methuen Australia. 197 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white text-photos, single-colour drawings, corners front cover slightly bumped, minor edgewear jacket (faint foxing reverse side, spine faintly faded, top corner front cover scuffed & small tear). Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. (Fine Houses of Sydney, by Robert Irving and John Kinstler, Methuen, 1982, hardcover dustjacket.) Robert Irving and John Kinstler, two architectural historians, have chosen 21 of the most distinctive Australian historical houses in Sydney. The houses included reflect the city's eclectic culture and nonconformist style. The book covers: the Gothic dignity of Vaucluse House, The Abbey at Annandale, the classic Georgian simplicity and grace of The Judge's House in the City, the Duncan House in Castlecrag, Harry Seidler's own house, and Ken Woolley's award winning house at Paddington completed in 1980. Also tells the story of the architects and owners of these fine houses which makes the book a human interest story as well as one of architectural fascination. Max Dupain's photos create unforgettable images of these fine homes. ISBN/ASIN: 0454002440. Our Book No: 40752A. $80 AUD.

87. Jack, Ian (2010). Macquarie's Towns. Sydney: Heritage Council of NSW / Land and Property Management Authority (N.S.W). 160 pp. Hardback square folio, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, colour text-photos & drawings, small bump bottom edge, minimal edgewear. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. History academic Ian Jack recognises and celebrates Governor Lachlan Macquarie's foresight and capability in the laying out of eight towns in New South Wales, as well as the amendments he made to the existing towns of Sydney and Parramatta, and the renaming of the streets of Newcastle. Contains separate chapters on Liverpool, Hawkesbury - Nepean, Windsor, Richmond, Wilberforce, Pitt Town, Castlereagh, Campbelltown, Bathurst, Newcastle, Parramatta, Sydney, and the Land and Property Management Authority. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921121210. Our Book No: 17094A. $80 AUD.

88. Jay, Mike; Sacks, Oliver (foreword) (2012). The Influencing Machine: James Tilly Matthews and the Air Loom (Revised ed). London: Strange Attractor Press. 283 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, few black & white illustrations, tiny bump base spine, minor edgewear. Examines the case of James Tilly Matthews, a brilliant architect who, in 1797, was confined to Bedlam as an incurable lunatic. He was the first person to insist that his mind was being controlled by a machine: the Air Loom, a frightening secret weapon whose rays and mysterious gases were brainwashing politicians and putting Europe into revolution, terror and war. ISBN/ASIN: 9781907222139. Our Book No: 28560. $20 AUD.

89. Jenman, Neil (2000). Real Estate Mistakes: How to Avoid Them, How to Save Your Money, and Live Happily Ever After (1st ed). Sydney: Rowley Publications / Simon & Schuster. 243 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), minor edgewear. (This copy: Real Estate Mistakes, by Neil Jenman, hardback, Rowley / Simon & Schuster, 2000.) First edition. Neil Jenman, a successful and innovative Sydney real estate agent, reveals the tricks of the real estate trade that cost home buyers and sellers dearly. (Later editions re-titled 'Help for home sellers: 184 hints to get you more money and give you less stress’, but same ISBN.) ISBN/ASIN: 0958651736. Our Book No: 1159. $20 AUD.

90. Jetson, Tim; Green, Sir Guy (preface); Green , Lady Rosslyn (preface) (2000). In Trust for the Nation: The First Forty Years of the National Trust in Tasmania 1960 - 2000. Launceston: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). 88 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos (few colour), colour chart, bottom corner rear cover creased (front cover slightly), minor edgewear, autograph. Tim Jetson explores the fascinating history of The National Trust in Tasmania. This publication has been put together by a small group of members and the writer-editor to celebrate the first 40 years of the Trust in Tasmania. The many photos help to show the work that the Trust has done to make sure that the heritage of Tasmania will survive in the future. (Autographs of the Governor of Tasmania and his lady, who wrote the preface.). ISBN/ASIN: 0909575134. Our Book No: 40673. $25 AUD.

91. Johnson, Dianne (2011). Hut in the Wild. Sydney, Leura: Dianne Johnson. 97 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, black & white full-page photos, minimal edgewear. This self-published book by Australian anthropologist Dianne Johnson (from Leura, NSW) discusses the hut in its many simple architectural forms worldwide and historically, via a series of essays - and how the hut fits into the landscape. The photos are mostly related to the Australian landscape. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646550305. Our Book No: 28207. $30 AUD.

92. Jones, David J. (1988). A Source of Inspiration and Delight: The Buildings of the State Library of New South Wales since 1826. Sydney: Library Council of New South Wales. 176 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos, minor edgewear corners. David Jones provides a lively and entertaining account of the State Library of New South Wales from its earliest days - in warehouses, 'dingy caverns' and 'awful dungeons' - to its latest buildings in Macquarie Street. The author tells of the battles for buildings which were never built, and the stories behind those which were. This delightful book also takes the reader on a tour, in words and pictures, through the new complex, fully documenting each feature of this most intriguing library. ISBN/ASIN: 0908449240. Our Book No: 22895. $16 AUD.

93. Kanarek, Lisa (2001). Home Office Life: Making a Space to Work at Home (1st ed). Gloucester, MA: Rockport Publishers. 144 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), black & white drawings, colour photos (some full-page), glossy paper, bottom edge little rubbed. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Lisa Kanarek has written an information-packed guidebook offers solutions and layouts for creating home offices that work with your space and boost your success. There are over 100 colour photos, checklists, six basic floor plans, and sound advice on billing and storage. The author founded a specialist American home office fitout business. ISBN/ASIN: 1564967751. Our Book No: 23504. $30 AUD.

94. Keating, John D. (1974). The Lambent Flame. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press (MUP). 123 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, minimal edgewear. The story of gaslight lamps in Australia, first introduced in 1841, but much improved as street lighting from the 1870s. Although not an industrial history, John D. Keating explains the technicalities and developments upon upon which the utilisation of gas depended. This book celebrates an aesthetic and efficient source of energy, and an urbane and inventive period in Australia's history. ISBN/ASIN: 0522840671. Our Book No: 14707. $30 AUD.

95. Kelly, John F. Mgr; Clancy, William (foreword) (1982). Our Lady of Good Council, Deepdene Past and Present: A Diamond Jubilee History - 1922 to 1982. Melbourne: Raven Press. 36 pp. Paperback wide trade, good condition, stapled pamphlet, few black & white photos, top corner front cover & few pages little creased, light foxing inside covers & title page (few spots elsewhere), few marks rear cover, minor edgewear corner tips covers. This pamphlet is a history of the growth of the Deepdene church in the past, and a record of its development in recent years. Most of the parish was formed from the parishes of Kew and Camberwell. Mgr. John F. Kelly has been the pastor for the last 15 years. Foreword by the chairman of the parish council. Our Book No: 40722. $15 AUD.

96. Kelly, Max; Sweeney, Noel (photographer) (1975). A Certain Sydney 1900: A Photographic Introduction to a Hidden Sydney, 1900. Sydney: Doak Press. 96 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good plus condition, black & white photos, maps, toning inside covers, pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, light foxing covers, bottom corner tip front cover creased, minor edgewear. This book by Max Kelly is a photographic documentary of Sydney in the year 1900, showing a Sydney that is currently fairly unknown (the first few years of the 20th century.) The book tries to resurrect a life in run-down slums of Sydney that has been largely forgotten, such as The Rocks, Chinatown and Surry Hills. The many photos by pioneer photographer Noel Sweeney will interest anyone wanting to know about the early history of Sydney. (Unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959670203. Our Book No: 40952. $40 AUD.

97. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Fielding, David (illustrator) (1988). Acacia Terrace (1st ed). Gosford, NSW: Ashton Scholastic. 34 pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, dustjacket (with flaps all sides), very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover (inlaid colour drawing), decorative endpapers, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear (mainly top edge). First edition. This beautiful inspiring children's picture book by Barbara Ker Wilson tells a story of an typical corner of Sydney, a terrace of houses built in the 1860s, and the people who lived there, and later families, up to after World War 2 (WW2). It is part of the larger history of Australia, from goldrush days of canvas towns, to our modern cityscapes of fast freeways and high-rise buildings. Published in the Australian Bicentenary year. Illustrated by David Fielding. ISBN/ASIN: 0868963496. Our Book No: 27395. $20 AUD.

98. Kinsels, Joseph; Richards, Ted (photographer) (1984). A Guide to St. Saviour's Anglican Cathedral, Goulburn NSW Australia. Goulburn, NSW: Cathedral Parish of St. Saviour. 12 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & colour text-photos & drawings, front cover little creased, base spine little bumped, tiny tear bottom edge front cover, minor edgewear. This pamphlet by Joseph Kinsels explains the architectural features of this Gothic-designed church in Goulburn, rural New South Wales, The architect was Edmund Thomas Blacket. The title and Blacket's signature are from an original plan of the cathedral. Photographs by Ted Richards. ISBN/ASIN: 0959133909. Our Book No: 40718. $15 AUD.

99. Knight, Frederick (1978). Scroll Ornaments of the Early Victorian Period: 71 Engravings (Reprint revised ed) [Dover Pictorial Archive Series]. New York: Dover Publications. 47 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white plates, spine ends little rubbed, cover corner tips lightly creased, top corners some pages creased, minor edgewear. This very special book has over 71 metal-engraved designs on 47 plates: borders, frames, scrolls, creches, corners, crests in varied sizes & styles. There are floral motifs, leaves, flowers, vines, wreaths-all in ever-spreading and overflowing swirls. There are interlocking patterns of circles, rococo extravaganzas, lions, serpents, cherubs, fruit, vultures, mythical beasts. This book will appeal to artists, craftspeople and designers or to anyone with a love of anything Victorian. First published by J. Williams, London (revised reprint of the work "Knight's Scroll Ornaments, designed for the use of Silversmiths, Chasers, Die-Sinkers, Modellers, &c, 1825 - 1830). ISBN/ASIN: 0486235963. Our Book No: 29197. $17 AUD.

100. Kreckler, John F. (1993). From Sydney Cove to Paddington Hill: The Story of Victoria Barracks (1st ed). Sydney, Paddington: Army Museum Society. 102 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card covers, black & white text-photos, maps, minimal edgewear, autograph (author's written name & date title page). John Kreckler has done painstaking research to write a book of considerable interest on the history of the Victoria Barracks in Paddington (eastern suburb of Sydney).The Barracks history. This book is dedicated to the memory of the late Lieutenant Colonel D. C. Fewtrell, ED (RL), Founding Commandant and later Honorary Colonel, Victoria Barracks (NSW) Corps of Guides (deceased 31 January 1990). ISBN/ASIN: 0646135570. Our Book No: 25382. $20 AUD.

101. Labour and National Service Industrial Training Division, Department of (1950). Painting and Decorating (Reprint ed) [Technical Publication]. Melbourne: McCarron Bird Pty Ltd / Department of Labour and National Service. 155 pp. Paperback wide octavo, flexible orange cover, very good condition, typewritten-style text, drawings, edges & pages lightly toned, owner's written name. Published by arrangement with the Department of Labour and National Service of the Commonwealth of Australia, presumably for TAFE courses. Contains 21 chapters including the painter's tool kit, power tools, scaffolding, miscellaneous basic materials, surface finishes, preparing the surface for painting, colour, painting with the brush, prevention and treatment of defects, glazing, decorative wall finishes, paperhanging. Our Book No: 26674. $25 AUD.

102. Lane, Regina; Howard, Shane (foreword) (2014). Saving St Brigid's (2nd ed). Melbourne, Carlton South: Bridin Books. 250 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, few black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minimal creasing & dents front cover, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication title page). Regina Lane tells the story of a 150-year-old church at the top of a hill in south-west Victoria which was built and paid for by the children of Irish potato-famine survivors. St Brigid's is a symbol of faith and hope in an ancient land, by a cold, wild sea. A unique story of a small Australian rural community who, in the spirit of their Irish rebel ancestors, stood up for what they believed in when, in 2009, the Catholic Church put the church up for sale. The author, of Irish heritage, has put together a lyrical narrative of song and story. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992343316. Our Book No: 29804. $35 AUD.

103. Laube, Anthony (2001). A Lady at Sea: The Adventures of Agnes Grant Hay. Adelaide, Glenelg: Anthony Laube. 187 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white text-photos & drawings, family trees, corners lightly bumped, few scratches covers. Anthony Laube records the story of Agnes Grant Hay and her pioneering South Australian family. 'Mount Breckan', a wonderful old Victorian Gothic mansion, its tower a beacon to fishermen returning home from expeditions to the Murray mouth and beyond was built for Agnes Hay. The book also has the Hay Family and Gosse Family trees, and the details about the building of 'Mount Breckan', and many photos and drawings which bring the text alive. (No date, but 2001, Trove.) ISBN/ASIN: 0959282726. Our Book No: 27078. $35 AUD.

104. Lawrence, Joan (1992). Exploring the Suburbs: Balmain, Glebe and Annandale Walks. Sydney: Hale & Iremonger. 120 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, minor edgewear. Joan Lawrence provides heritage walks for viewing the history of three wonderful old suburbs of Sydney's inner west: Balmain, Glebe and Annandale. Each walk has an easy to follow map. ISBN/ASIN: 0868063509. Our Book No: 2544. $15 AUD.

105. Leader, The; Viola, foreword (1935). The Leader Spare Corner Book Parts 7, 8, 9: A Unique Collection of Home and Household Hints and Kitchen Recipes (3 books in 1) (Reissue ed). Melbourne: Printed by Quintin Thomas Bone for David Syme & Co. at The Age. 32 + 32 + 32 pp. Paperback large trade, good condition, colour pictorial card covers, black cloth spine (repair), full-page black & white adverts, covers marked & scratched (some insect damage), top rear cover stained (one stain spot bleeds onto last few pages), front cover creased, pages lightly toned. some edgewear, rubber stamp. This book contains recipes and hints sent in by readers of 'The Spare Corner' column of 'The Leader' (a Melbourne suburban newspaper from David Syme, publisher of 'The Age'). The recipes were initially issued in booklets, but they became so popular that it was decided to republish combined books, and this is the fourth book (being parts 7, 8 and 9). SCARCE. Our Book No: 40504. $60 AUD.

106. Lindesay, Vane (1988). Aussie Osities (1st ed). Melbourne, Richmond: Greenhouse Publications. 106 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos, light foxing edges, spine & corner front cover little creased, covers little toned in places, minor edgewear. A charming and very funny look at Australia and Australians. In the years leading up to Federation a desire for a material identity began to emerge. Vane Lindesay looks at the tangible expressions of this patriotic urge as it was manifested in our buildings, homes, hobbies and applied art. ISBN/ASIN: 086436170X. Our Book No: 30399. $18 AUD.

107. Lord, Richard; Bowler, J. C. S. (photographer) (1976). Inscriptions in Stone: The Isle of the Dead: Port Arthur (1st ed). Taroona, TAS: Richard Lord and Partners. 81 pp. Paperback tall narrow trade, very good condition, card covers, stapled, full-page black & white photos, edges lightly foxed, staples slightly rusted, covers & spine slightly rubbed, minor edgewear, owner's written name title page. Inscriptions from the Cemetery of the Port Arthur Penal Establishment 1830 - 1877. Today there are 76 headstones remaining on the Island, and, whilst many are in good condition, the others are damaged and unreadable. The readable parts of the inscriptions have been included in this book in the hope that they may help in identifying the missing details. Some of the inscriptions have been taken from old photos as the headstones were not on the Island when they did their recording. These have been included for completeness. The Port Arthur Burial Registers were searched, but only a few of these books remain and not all names could be found. Those that were found are noted. ISBN/ASIN: 0959747303. Our Book No: 40668. $30 AUD.

108. Luckman, J. S. (1997). The Warmth of Sandstone: How Our Early Buildings were Made by Hand (1st ed). [Hobart?]: J. S. Luckman. 14 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, colour photos, spine little rubbed, corner tips covers little scuffed, base spine covers & pages little creased. This pamphlet covers the early history of some of the buildings in Tasmania (mainly sandstone). The lack of experienced architects meant that the early houses, storehouses and other buildings depended for their design, and often for their erection, upon the practical knowledge of the settlers themselves and such builders and masons as were available, both convict and free. Although much of the early heritage has disappeared there is an increasing appreciation of what remains, and an awareness that what remains must be cared for. Text and photos by Luckman. ISBN/ASIN: 0646341979. Our Book No: 40674. $18 AUD.

109. Mahan, Jean (1997). Doll Furniture 1950s - 1980s Identification and Price Guide: Featuring Furniture for Alexander Ginny Betsy McCall Barbie and More! Grantsville, MD: Hobby House Press. 144 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, minor edgewear. This unique comprehensive identification and price guide by Jean Mahan provides pertinent information about manufacturers and furniture with specifics about dimension sizes, packaging details, what dolls were marketed with what furniture and detailed photos. Featuring furniture for Alexander Ginny, Betsy McCall, Barbie and More! A wonderful reference book for any collector of dolls. ISBN/ASIN: 0875884784. Our Book No: 23343. $30 AUD.

110. Martin, Reg; Temple, Richard (1989). The Vision and the Struggle: An Account of the Hunter's Hill Trust's First Twenty Years [Hunters Hill Trust's First 20 Years]. Sydney: Hunter's Hill Trust. 132 pp. Paperback square trade, very good condition, card cover, black & white text-photos, maps, minor edgewear. Reg Martin and Richard Temple relate the story of this community organisation, established in 1968 subsequent to demolition of historic houses to make way for the Gladesville expressway that effectively cut Hunters Hill into two parts. The trust has actively lobbied against home unit development in this historic suburb in Sydney's inner west. ISBN/ASIN: 0909593078. Our Book No: 12770. $20 AUD.

111. Mass, Nuri (1970). Donna Roon (1st ed). Adelaide: Alpha Books. 257 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, pages lightly toned, few chips jacket edges (few ceases, reverse side lightly toned & minimally foxed, spine ends chipped, light foxing flaps), edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, tiny stain fore-edge few pages. This Australian novel by Nuri Mass is set in the Blue Mountains area of NSW, the University of Sydney, and the city itself. The lovely old house, which has been allowed to decay over the years, has a strange influence over the formerly lonely and self-sufficient Professor of English who falls in love with the house at first sight and restores it. The other characters make this a very easy book to read and remember. The story is a romance, with with the theme that there are more things in heaven and earth than the human mind can understand fully. This old house influences the lives of those who live in it, or have lived in it. (Jacket and endpapers illustrated by Tess Mass.). Our Book No: 40923. $25 AUD.

112. Mayo, Kent (1993). She'll Be Right, Mate - Tools That Shaped Australia: An Exhibition by Uralla Historical Society at McCrossin's Mill, Uralla, NSW. Uralla, NSW: Kent Mayo / Uralla Historical Society. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled pamphlet, pale yellow-coloured paper, printed one side page only, black & white drawings, minor edgewear & creasing. Chatty description and drawings of heritage items, some on display, at an exhibition in Uralla, New South Wales (NSW). Includes drawings of furniture, axe, anvil, barrel (cask), bullock yoke, dingo trap, heritage timber hut and fencing. Scarce. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 12706. $15 AUD.

113. McCulloch, Julie (1992). Ghosts of Port Arthur (2nd ed). Port Arthur, TAS: Self-published; A. D. Simmons. 40 pp. Paperback, very good condition, card cover, black & white text-photos, map, minor edgewear. Julie McCulloch provides a detailed account of the sightings of apparitions and unexplained occurrences at Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania (an old convict goal), from the 1870s to the present day. Second edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0646071017. Our Book No: 3718. $12 AUD.

114. McDonald, Lorna; Neish, Edith (illustrator) (1981). Sketches of Old Rockhampton (Reprint ed). Brisbane, St Lucia: University of Queensland Press (UQP). 53 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), full-page sepia (brown-tinted) sketches on mustard coloured paper, top spine little bumped, reverse side jacket little foxed (small piece missing base spine), autograph (author's written dedication title page). Both the author Lorna McDonald, and illustrator Edith Neish, have established a strong affinity with the coastal city of Rockhampton, Queensland, and that is reflected here in their work. The sketches illustrate the blend of Victorian splendour and the warm contrast of its sub-tropical environment, and to the bold rustic style of the colonial architecture so unique to this area of Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 0702216313. Our Book No: 21913. $25 AUD.

115. McDonald, Ross (2010). On Solid Rock: A History of Christ Church Lavender Bay (1st stated ed). Sydney: Ross McDonald. 249 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black boards (gilt lettering front & spine), black & white text-photos, minor edgewear jacket, faint foxing top edge. The story of Christ Church, Lavender Bay, which originated as a Sunday school conducted by the colonial artist and local resident, Conrad Martens in the Church of England school hall in Union street, North Sydney. Almost 13 years went by before their plans to make this a permanent Christ Church were realized and the first service was on 1st June 1872. This wonderful book has many photos and details of the work that has gone into preserving this site as Christ Church. (Loosely inserted: Appendix 1, p. 209.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646535623. Our Book No: 29610. $40 AUD.

116. McNeil, Ben (2009). The Clean Industrial Revolution: Growing Australian Prosperity in a Greenhouse Age. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 266 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few figures, top corners little creased last few pages, minor edgewear. Since the first Industrial Revolution in the 1850s we've been burning carbon to run our lives, but climate change and dwindling oil supplies are now forging a new clean industrial revolution that will end our reliance on carbon for good. Ben McNeil, from the Climate Change Research Centre, University of New South Wales (NSW), demonstrates the numerous economic opportunities that will be available if Australia leads the new clean, environmentally friendly, industrial revolution. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741757224. Our Book No: 25618. $14 AUD.

117. Memorial Committee, New Italy (1961). New Italy Memorial: Souvenir Brochure Issued on the Occasion of the Unveiling of the Monument [etc]. [Lismore, NSW]: New Italy Memorial Committee. Unnum 20 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, adverts, minor edgewear. Title continues: 'Dr. G. Carnevali, Consul-General for Italy, on Saturday, 8th April, 1961.' Celebrates the founders of New Italy, an Italian immigrant colony on the Richmond River, near Woodburn and Casino, northern NSW. They arrived in Sydney in 1881 after a failed expedition from Italy to a proposed colony on New Ireland (now PNG), after being rescued from being stranded in New Caledonia. Our Book No: 17508. $20 AUD.

118. Miles, Malcolm (2000). The Uses of Decoration: Essays in the Architectural Everyday. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. 256 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white photos, frontispiece, tiny dent fore-edge, minor edgewear. Malcolm Miles draws together material from several countries and areas of practice. Running through the book is a concern for the everyday, for the small and insignificant ways in which people occupy the built environment (their 'representational spaces'). It raises awareness of this dimension and discusses sustainability. It concludes that the expertise of dwellers on dwelling is as important in shaping the futures of cities as designers on design. The author is Reader in Art and Design, University of Plymouth. ISBN/ASIN: 0471489638. Our Book No: 23578. $20 AUD.

119. Mitchell, Bernie; Mitchell, Prof. Philip (foreword) (2013). Bipolar: A Path to Acceptance. Sydney, North Ryde: Quantum Publications. 205 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, corner tips covers little worn, spine ends lightly rubbed, tiny scuff top spine, laminate coating lifting small section bottom edge rear cover, minor edgewear. His story about bipolar disorder, and how it almost destroyed him. In this inspiring personal story Bernie shares how he learned to manage his condition, and how he turned his life around and became a very successful real estate entrepreneur. This book will help anyone struggling to get ahead in business and life. ISBN/ASIN: 9780977562992. Our Book No: 29135. $30 AUD.

120. Mobbs, Michael (1998). Sustainable House: Living for Our Future (1st ed). Sydney: Choice Books. 188 pp. Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, colour & black & white text-photos, black & white drawings, fore-edge faintly marked, minor edgewear. Australian environmental lawyer reports how to make a home self-efficient and energy-efficient. Examples from Australia, USA, Canada and the UK. ISBN/ASIN: 094727748X. Our Book No: 14950. $20 AUD.

121. Moe, Steven (2015). St Mark's Northbridge: A Visual History Celebrating the First 100 Years (1st ed). Sydney, Northbridge: St Mark's, Northbridge. 441 pp. Paperback small thick quarto, very good plus condition, many black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name title page). Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. First (limited) edition. The story of St Mark's Anglican Church in Northbridge, a northern suburb of Sydney, compiled by Steven Moe. The church has had regular services since 1919. He traces the history back from those early days until now. Each chapter is about a particular decade and provides a visual history of that period through more than 390 images of old photos, letters, service sheets, articles and more. Published to honour the memory of the people involved in St Mark's. (No 31 of a limited edition of 85 copies. No ISBN printed in book. The barcode 5800112764044 is possibly not a valid ISBN.). Our Book No: 30059. $80 AUD.

122. Moorhead, John (1984). Cathedral on the Clarence: The First Hundred Years. Grafton, NSW: Cathedral Restoration Committee. 163 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear. The story of the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, which covers the north coast of New south Wales from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie. The magnificent cathedral was built in 1884, and this book celebrates its centenary. The chapters cover the early years, the first diocesan divisions, foundation stone to dedication, cathedral to coastal diocese, realisation of a dream, golden jubilee of completion, completion to consecration, and consecration to centenary. (1 of 2 copies.) ISBN/ASIN: 0959202501. Our Book No: 14890. $20 AUD.

123. Munday, Bruce; Munday, Kristin (photographer) (2013). Those Dry-stone Walls: Stories from South Australia's Stone Age (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Kent Town: Wakefield Press. 180 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour photos (many full-page), minor edgewear. This special book by Bruce Munday looks at the history of South Australia's dry-stone walls. The author and photographer Kristin Munday traverse South Australia in search of stone walls. They found historic masterpieces and gained an insight into rural life in the years following settlement. The custodians of the walls shared their stories about the heritage they are very proud of. This fascinating book is rich with beautiful imagery of the walls, the stories behind them, and advice to inspire you to to start building your own. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743051252. Our Book No: 40974. $80 AUD.

124. Murphy, John; Norris, Kathryn; Burn, Margy (editor) (1985). The Most Useful Art: Architecture in Australia 1788 - 1985 (1st ed). Sydney: State Library of New South Wales. 52 pp. Paperback small quarto, stapled, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, few colour drawings, minor edgewear, staples rusted, tiny scuff base spine. The catalogue of an exhibition about colonial Australian architecture held in the Mitchell Gallery, State Library of New South Wales, 6 August 1985 to 2 March 1986. ISBN/ASIN: 0908449208. Our Book No: 26744. $15 AUD.

125. Murray, Edna (editor) (2007). Remembering Minto: Life and Memories of a Community. Sydney: Information and Cultural Exchange Inc. / Remembering Minto Group. 124 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, many colour text-photos, minor edgewear. The Remembering Minto Group dedicates this colorful and informative book to the life and times of the people who have lived, and others who are still living, in the Department of Housing area of Minto (a southern suburb of Sydney) during the demolition and renewal of their homes. Edited by Edna Murray. ISBN/ASIN: 9780958026925. Our Book No: 22781. $25 AUD.

126. National Trust, Tasmania (2001). Clarendon via Evandale, Tasmania. Tasmania: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). 7 includes card pp. Paperback trade pamphlet, very good condition, black & white photo, loose card insert (colour photos), minor edgewear. A lovely colonial heritage home in Tasmania. This brochure tells the story of Clarendon, a beautiful National Trust property at Evandale, Tasmania. James Cox (1790-1866) was the first owner of Clarendon. The colour card has five photos, a map and a short description of the home. (No date, but about 2001.) Our Book No: 40710. $15 AUD.

127. Nishi, Kazuo; Hozumi, Kazuo; Horton, Mack H. (translator & introduction) (1996). What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture (Reprint ed). Tokyo: Kodansha International. 144 pp. Paperback small quarto, dustjacket (with flaps), very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), black & white drawings, novelty foldout, map front endpapers, minimal edgewear jacket. This book describes construction, design, carpentry, and the history of Japanese Architecture from pre-history to mid-19th century. There are over 300 drawings, and a text that is straight to the point. The book is divided into four parts - religious structures, residences, castles, and places of entertainment. Contains fold-out three-dimensional model of the tearoom of Taian Teahouse. Architectural chronology list rear of book. Translated from Japanese. ISBN/ASIN: 4770019920. Our Book No: 27982. $30 AUD.

128. Nucolorvue (1949). Beautiful Melbourne. Melbourne, Mentone: Nucolorvue Productions. 32 pp. Paperback oblong wide octavo, very good condition, card cover, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), full-page colour & sepia (brown-coloured) photos, covers faintly foxed & marked, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear corners. (Estimated date: 1949, Trove catalogue.) A delightfully illustrated coloured viewbook of Melbourne, Australia's second largest city. Consists mostly of full-page illustrations with captions, interspersed with some pages of text. Our Book No: 6733. $15 AUD.

129. O'Grady, John; Benier, Frank (illustrator) (1981). Survival in the Doghouse (Reprint ed). Sydney: Lansdowne Press. 94 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white cartoons, minor edgewear, non-author written dedication. John O'Grady, the author of the bestselling ‘They're A Weird Mob’, gives some tips on housework, cooking and cleaning, supported by Frank Benier's cartoons. Three men are out of favour with their missus, so they try to cook, clean and shop for themselves. But how did it work out in the end, or did they crawl home to the missus abashed? (Originally published in 1973 by Ure Smith. This copy is the 1981 reprint by Lansdowne Press, same ISBN.). ISBN/ASIN: 0701815906. Our Book No: 24742. $15 AUD.

130. O'Neil, Helen (2016). Harry Seidler: A Singular Vision. Sydney: HarperCollins. 369 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white & colour photos centre spread, few black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. A biography by Helen O'Neil of Harry Seidler, the famous Australian architect best known for Rose Seidler House designed for his family, who found sanctuary in Australia after WW2. He was born in Austria to an affluent Jewish family. He fled to England as a refugee, where he was imprisoned as an enemy alien and was sent to Canada. In the internment camps, architecture became his saviour. When released, he studied in Canada and at Harvard under Bauhaus master Walter Gropius. In 1948, he moved to Australia to design a home for his parents. This book recounts the power, passions and private life of the architect who shaped modern Australian architectural design. ISBN/ASIN: 9781460752029. Our Book No: 30138. $35 AUD.

131. Painter, R. (1980). Glebe Project / Department of Housing and Construction. Canberra: Department of Housing and Construction / Australian Government Publishing Service. 178 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, maps, black & white text-photos, few colour plans & photos, spine rubbed & faded & creased, edges foxed (lightly few pages), rear cover creased, some edgewear. From the Foreword: This project is a unique demonstration of an alternative approach to housing and construction in Australia. When the Federal Government acquired the historic Glebe Estate in 1974, the estate was threatened with the fate that has met similar inner city residential areas. Today the estate is emerging renewed, but in a way that better serves both the local residents and the community. The historic 19th century streetscapes are being restored to their original character. Shops and businesses on the Estate are doing well. The Glebe Project has generated new and useful information on the technical, economic, social and administrative aspects of housing renewal. The report contains material of interest to all levels of government, the private sector and community groups involved in innovative approaches to housing. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0642043396. Our Book No: 31158. $40 AUD.

132. Parry, A. V. J. (1974). The Story of the Church of St Simon and St Jude, Bowral (The Story of St Jude's 1874 - 1974). Bowral, NSW: Church of St Simon and St Jude. 48 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover, black & white text-photos, glossy paper, minor edgewear. A history of St Jude's Church, Bowral (New South Wales), by the former churchwarden, written to mark the centenary of its founding in 1974. (No ISBN printed in book. 1 of 2 available copies.). Our Book No: 17935. $16 AUD.

133. Paterson, Robyn; Williams, Tammy (photographer) (2011 ). Tips from Your Nana: Waste Not, Want Not! (Australian ed). Sydney, Millers Point: Pier 9 / Murdoch Books. 142 pp. Paperback small square octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, minor edgewear. Robyn Paterson writes a fascinating household bible to keep close at hand, based on Grandma's wisdom. There are simple instructions and pointers which have been written in a practical, step-by-step guide covering a wide range of lifestyle basics. There are ideas from old fashioned lemonade to homemade body scrub, the book does not call for special equipment or ingredients. (Australian edition. Originally published by Longacre Press, New Zealand in 2009.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781742663593. Our Book No: 31057. $20 AUD.

134. Pearse, G. E. (1956). The Cape of Good Hope 1652 - 1833: An Account of Its Buildings and the Life of Its People. Pretoria: J. L. Van Schaik, Ltd. 166 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white frontispiece, black & white photos, gilt illustration front cover, plans, boards little faded, small mark fore-edge front cover, some edgewear jacket (light foxing & toning reverse side, few closed tears, white background slightly toned & rubbed, spine ends & corners scuffed). G. E. Pearse, a well known authority on the early architecture of South Africa, has written about the historical background to the illustrated buildings in colonial South Africa, and provides some history about the life and customs of the people who built them. A number of early nineteenth century buildings, which show the influence of the then prevailing Georgian and Regency architecture in England, have been included. The period covered, 1652 to 1833, is one in which the finest buildings, furniture and craftsmanship were produced at the Cape. ISBN/ASIN: B000HJC88G. Our Book No: 31141. $40 AUD.

135. Pearson, Michael; McGowan, Barry (2000). Mining Heritage Places Assessment Manual. Canberra: Australian Council of National Trusts / Australian Heritage Commission. 187 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, maps, plans, slight bump base spine & few pages, minor edgewear. This book has been designed to help in the recording, analysis, and heritage assessment of mining heritage places. The main aim of the manual is to help non-specialists in the heritage or mining fields to make basic decisions about heritage values, and to be an aid in the nomination of mining heritage places to heritage registers. The manual does not cover complex issues like conservation, continued mining or rehabilitation of mine sites, through an understanding of a place's heritage significance is essential information in the resolution of these issues. The manual is a practical, easy to use book. ISBN/ASIN: 0908198159. Our Book No: 29314. $70 AUD.

136. Penalver, David; Penalver, Daphne (notes) (2002). Australia's Historic Stained Glass: The Artisans, the Themes, the Buildings. Goulburn, NSW: Southern Tablelands Regional Committee, National Trust. 18 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin card covers, few light creases covers & spine, minor edgewear. This pamphlet details the tour of churches and houses in Goulburn, NSW, after a talk by Dr Beverley Sherry. Includes are the Cathedral Church of St Saviour, St Peter & St Pauls' Cathedral, Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, houses in Church Street, and the Coolavin Hotel. The stained glass windows in the Goulburn buildings which are included in the tour are the products of English, French, Belgian and Australian companies. Our Book No: 28351. $15 AUD.

137. Penfold, A. R.; Morrison, F. R. (1934). Tung Oil (Chinese Wood Oil) from Australian Grown Trees of Aleurites Fordii (Hemsley), with a Note on A. Montana (3rd ed) [Technological Museum Bulletin]. Sydney: Technological Museum, Technical Education Branch. 30 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), card cover (lightly faded edges & spine), tables & black & white photos at rear, one page creased (during manufacture). A technical pamphlet about the Tung Oil tree, published at a time when plantations of this tree were being considered for Australia. Tung oil is used for polishing, preserving and water-proofing wood, for example, floor boards in old houses. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 12201. $12 AUD.

138. Pennay, Bruce (1998). Placing Federation: A Checklist for Local Studies of Federation and Surveys of Federation Places in New South Wales (1st ed). Albury: Charles Sturt University. 28 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos & drawings, tables, spine lightly scuffed staples slightly rusted, single sheet (letter) loosely inserted. A checklist that helps to place federation in two senses at a local level. First, it looks at ways in which we might investigate how Australian federation of states was conceived. Second, it looks for evidence of federation in the historic environment - this helps the search for federation places, such as heritage buildings where federation activities were held. A lot of drawings are reproduced from the Bulletin magazine. (Loosely inserted: one-page form letter from Hazel Hawke, Heritage Council of NSW. Incorrect ISBN in book: 184670398.). Our Book No: 40770. $25 AUD.

139. Penney, Ian (illustrator); Trust, National (1998). The National Trust ABC. London: National Trust (Enterprises) Ltd. 30 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine creased). This charming collection of illustrations goes through the alphabet, with each object set at a well-known National Trust property in Britain. Hidden within each picture is a National Trust acorn. A fun and educational way to learn the alphabet. ISBN/ASIN: 0707802598. Our Book No: 28737. $15 AUD.

140. Peterson, Richard (1999). Brimstone to Bunyip: Churches of Collingwood, Clifton Hill and Abbotsford. Melbourne, Abbotsford: Collingwood Historical Society. 84 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good plus condition, pictorial cover, black & white text-photos, few drawings, map in pocket inside rear cover, covers little rubbed, few scratches front cover, spine ends little rubbed, tiny strip top edge & fore-edge front cover faded, top corner front cover & bottom corner rear cover little creased, minor edgewear. This book by architect and conservationist Richard Peterson is about the churches in one of Melbourne's oldest areas: the former City of Collingwood, a municipality which for some 130 years comprised the suburbs of Collingwood, Abbotsford and Clifton Hill. It surveys the historical development of all churches and their ancillary buildings that are known to have existed in the area, and includes an architectural description of the principal buildings. A background history of the denominations represented in Collingwood is presented, as well as a suggested walking tour with a map. ISBN/ASIN: 095777270X. Our Book No: 41039. $30 AUD.

141. Phillips, Valmai (1977). Romance of Australian Lighthouses (1st ed). Adelaide: Rigby Limited. 221 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good plus dustjacket), black & white & colour photos (some full-page), minor edgewear jacket (slightly faded, closed tear top edge, light foxing reverse side, spine ends little rubbed), light foxing endpapers & edges, small tear on spine edge, boards slightly faded, some edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Valmai Phillips provides this very special story about lighthouses is the story of people, navigators like Matthew Flinders, sea captains, pioneers, convicts, and the lighthouse-keepers whose long tradition of devotion and service continues to this day. In this technological age when more lights are automated, there are still men and women who spend weeks at a time in remote isolation, maintaining the lights that must never go out. Shows fascinating glimpses into the lives of these people as she tells the story of the many lights that are sentinels around the coast. The many photos in both colour and black & white will interest anyone learning about an important part of Australian history. (Note: Good condition only.). ISBN/ASIN: 0727004980. Our Book No: 30747. $25 AUD.

142. Post, Australia; Bridges, Peter; Appleton, Robin (1988). The City's Centrepiece: The History of the Sydney G.P.O. Sydney: Hale & Iremonger. 114 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, postage stamps, rubber stamps. The story of the historic General Post Office (GPO) building, Sydney, facing Martin Place. This building was the largest and most extravagant to have been built by an Australian architect at the time, and is considered to be the finest work of colonial architect James Barnet. Australia Post is spending $40 million to restore this historic building to celebrate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. (As issued: A row of 5 x 37c stamps is pasted on the prelim page, together with three first-day post office rubber stamps.). ISBN/ASIN: 0868063045. Our Book No: 8598. $35 AUD.

143. Power, Thomas P. (1897). INVOICE: Thomas P. Power, Saddlers Ironmonger & Manufacturer, Melbourne. Melbourne: Thomas P. Power. 1 pp. Ephemera, invoice, quarto, good plus condition, page lightly toned, bottom corners creased, little marked, two small holes, some edgewear, pen mark stripe. Single-page invoice for this business, 398-400 Little Bourke Street West, Melbourne, dated 10 March, 1897. Customer is Messrs J. H. Abbott & Co, Bendigo. Text in ink. The customer ordered bridles, stirrups, etc. Total is Pounds 10.18.9, of which Pounds 8.13.1 is carried forward from a previous invoice. Our Book No: 4220. $20 AUD.

144. Powling, J. W. (1980). Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years 1837 - 1887: A Social History (1st ed). Melbourne: William Heinemann. 319 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white illustrations, endpaper maps, frontispiece, light foxing & toning reverse side jacket (spine faded, some edgewear, tiny pinhead hole fore-edge front flap), light mottling edges & small parts jacket, edges slightly foxed. The story of the Victorian seaside town of Port Fairy, with its charming colonial heritage. Some of the chapters are: Seamen & Settlers, From b Bench to Board, 1843-53, Progress & Problems1853-62, Belfast Battles on 1862-72, The End of an Era 1873-87. The author was born in Port Fairy, and has been absorbing the atmosphere of the old town for 70 years. He has a passion for using photos, maps, deeds and contracts to correct ill-informed traditions. This is a wonderful book for all wanting to learn about the history of this Victorian town, and for residents who want to have good memories of times past. ISBN/ASIN: 085561045X. Our Book No: 41427. $40 AUD.

145. Pratten, Chris (compiler) (1998). A Short Walk Through Ashfield's Past. Sydney, Ashfield: Ashfield & District Historical Society 24 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, good condition, stapled (little rusted), illustrated cover (little rubbed), black & white text-photos, few marks rear cover, cover corners tips creased, few creases covers, minor edgewear. This special pamphlet has been produced in an effort to provide an early history of Ashfield, a heritage suburb in Sydney's Inner West (now much transformed). The publication is a collaboration between Ashfield Municipal Council and the Ashfield and District Historical Society. The history was written by Chris Pratten, Secretary to the Society. The photos are from Council's archives and the Society's collection. (No date, but 1998.). Our Book No: 31029. $16 AUD.

146. Publishers, Lawrence; Reis & Co., Chas L. (1935). POSTCARD: Irish Themes: Ross Castle, Killarney [and] Blarney Castle, Co. Cork [and] National Library and Museum, Dublin (3 cards). Dublin: Lawrence Publishers / Chas. L. Reis & Co. . N/A pp. Each card: Oblong, picture one side, text on rear side, two black & white cards, one colour card, few marks on back of cards, some light toning & foxing, minor edgewear. Three postcards with Irish themes. One black & white card, Ross Castle, Killarney. One black & white card, National Library and Museum, Dublin No. V. S. 25356. One colour card Blarney Castle, Co. Cork. (Estimated date, 1930s.). Our Book No: 40155. $15 AUD.

147. Purcell, Leigh (1982). Photos: 50th Anniversary: Sydney Harbour Bridge 1932 - 1982. Sydney: Daily Mirror. N/A pp. Photos in souvenir envelope, very good condition. Contents: four black & white photos. Envelope: cardboard, oblong small quarto format, flaps at back, sticker seal torn (rear flap scuffed from part sticker removal), minor edgewear. (Limited edition: no 977 of 1000 copies.) Souvenir envelope (designed by Purcell) containing photographs, published by the Sydney tabloid newspaper, the Daily Mirror, to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our Book No: 12299. $12 AUD.

148. Ramzy, Magda; Moneim, Abdul Hanan (2002). New Bibliotheca Alexandrina: A Beacon of Science, and Cultural Interaction [Alexandria Library]. City Not Stated: S.I.S. Press House. 90 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos & drawings, metallic cover corners, minor edgewear jacket, edges & spine little rubbed. This book is about the rebuilding of a new library more than 2000 years after the old library with all its treasures of millions of books and manuscripts was burned down. The library has been rebuilt on the same site on a prestigious location on the waterfront of Alexandria, Egypt. This beautiful book with many photos will interest anyone with a passion for books, and buildings with a long history. Editing and cover design by Ramzy, artwork by Moneim. Our Book No: 28349. $40 AUD.

149. Rangitata; Pikes, Joseph (artist) (1960). MENU: R.M.S. Rangitata English Buildings (3 Cards). City Not Stated: Publisher Not Stated. Each 4 pp. Each card: Folded card small octavo, good condition, colour illustration front cover, minimal toning spots, minor edgewear. Three menus for R.M.S. Rangitata. Two cards have the same menu and are dated 13th March, 1960. One of these cards has Middle Temple Lane which leads to Middle Temple Hall, built in 1572. Here "Twelfth Night" was first performed in 1602 under Shakespeare's personal direction. The other card has St. Bartholomew's Gateway which marks the entrance to the Church of St. Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield. This, the oldest parish in London, was founded by Rahere in 1123. The third card is dated Friday, 18th March, 1960, and the menu is for a Carnival Dinner. This card has Voyage to New Zealand via Panama Canal: the illustration is the Staple Inn, Holborn and old Elizabethan houses. Our Book No: 40050. $30 AUD.

150. Reynolds, Peter L.; Flottmann, Paul V. (1976). Half a Thousand Acres: Balmain, a History of the Land Grant. Sydney, Balmain: Balmain Association, Inc. 148 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos (including frontispiece), maps, rear pastedown lightly toned, top edge minimally foxed, top spine jacket chipped (parts reverse side lightly toned), minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication prelim page). Peter Reynolds and Paul Flottmann relate an exciting story of colonial double-dealing, political intrigue and illicit trading that has has surrounded the origins of the Balmain Land Grant in Sydney Inner West. The times and lives of Dr. William Balmain (surgeon) and Professor John Borthwick Gilchrist emerge from obscurity. Published by the Balmain Association. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959950222. Our Book No: 28108. $28 AUD.

151. Ringer, Ron (2008). The Brickmasters: 1788 - 2008. Australia: Dry Press Publishing. 434 pp. Hardback large quarto (29.5 x 23 cm), dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), many colour & black & white photos, drawings, maps, minor edgewear, two string bookmarks, in pictorial slipcase. Very heavy (2.9 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. A history of Australia's brickmaking industry from the discovery of workable clay at Cockle Bay (1788), through various 19th century industrial transformations, to the advent of the Austral Brick Company (1908) and Brickworks Ltd (1938), and their amalgamation in 1969. Superb production containing over 450 photos. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646488257. Our Book No: 17662A. $100 AUD.

152. Rivett, Collinridge (1983). Old Parramatta since 1788 and All That. Sydney, Parramatta: Art in Parramatta Series Publications. 96 pp. Paperback narrow octavo, very good condition, stapled pamphlet (staples little rusted), many black & white drawings & maps, extra pages & foldouts inserted at front & rear, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication inside front cover). This collection of short historical items about Parramatta was initially published by Collinridge Rivett in 1961, but is here updated in 1983 prior to Parramatta's 200 years birthday in 1988 ('Reduced Facsimile' edition stated). Many drawings of historical buildings and location maps. (No 14 of a limited edition of 500 copies. ISBN not printed in book (from Trove). The year 1983 is stated in preface and on rear cover. Written dedication states: 'The Getts[?] family - their copy, 2/11/83'.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959382127. Our Book No: 18278. $60 AUD.

153. Rollo, Joe (1999). Contemporary Melbourne Architecture. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press (UNSW Press). 192 pp. Paperback large trade, very good plus condition, colour & black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. In this collection of essays, The Age newspaper's architecture writer surveys recent work from many of the most outstanding architects working in Melbourne today. ISBN/ASIN: 0868405469. Our Book No: 23190. $20 AUD.

154. Searle, Allan (1986). Places of Historic Interest on the Lower Blue Mountains (3rd ed). Springwood, NSW: Springwood Historical Society. 48 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover, black & white text-photos, maps, staples lightly rusted, minor edgewear. Allan Searle, the Research Officer of the Springwood Historical Society has compiled this guide to historic locations in the lower Blue Mountains regions, west of Sydney. Third edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0959677801. Our Book No: 9612. $12 AUD.

155. Semple Kerr, James (2002). Sydney Observatory: A Conservation Plan for the Site and its Structures (Revised ed). Sydney: Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. 84 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, maps, black & white text-photos & sketch plans, minor edgewear, owner's written name & date & rubber stamp title page. James Semple Kerr describes the historic Sydney Observatory building on Observatory Hill, located in The Rocks, Sydney, and the current conservation plans. There are historic photos, sketch plans and maps which all help to tell the story of this fascinating building. The long and complex history of this major public asset embraces milling, defence, signals, astronomy, timekeeping, meteorology and education. Includes lists of furniture and instruments. Initially published in 1991, this is the revised (second) edition, 2002. ISBN/ASIN: 1863170286. Our Book No: 41371. $30 AUD.

156. Shaw, John; Moore, David (photographer) (1987). QVB: The Queen Victoria Building 1898 - 1986. Sydney: Wellington Lane Press. 144 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, stiffened cover, sepia (brown-tinted) & colour text-photos (some full-page), bottom corner tip front cover little creased, minor edgewear, old price marks. John Shaw relates the story of this magnificent Victorian era building in Sydney, threatened with demolition after decades of neglect, but now an exclusive retail shopping centre. An architectural and social history of this classic Romanesque revival building, which previously served as Sydney's market, an electricity supplier's shop, and the city library. This book was initiated by the restoration architects. Many contemporary photos by David Moore. Published by Wellington Lane Press. ISBN/ASIN: 0908022069. Our Book No: 9966. $45 AUD.

157. Shaw, Kevin (editor) (2002). Historic Ryde: A Guide to Some Significant Heritage Sites in the City of Ryde. Sydney, Ryde: Ryde District Historical Society. 149 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, bottom corner rear cover little creased, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written & dated dedication title page). This book, edited by Kevin Shaw, is the culmination of the work carried out by members of the Ryde District Historical Society and several other local historians to acknowledge 53 significant heritage sites in Ryde. It provides a detailed commentary for each site, together with photographs and maps. ISBN/ASIN: 095939625X. Our Book No: 24053. $20 AUD.

158. Sims, Edith A. (1985). Gore Hill Cemetery 1868 - 1974: A History. Sydney, Lindfield: Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery. 55 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, card covers, few full-page black & white text-photos centre spread, drawings, plans, staples slightly rusted, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp front cover & title page, owner's written name & date title page. This history of Gore Hill Cemetery by Edith Sims is not about the people interred in the cemetery, but is mostly concerned with the cemetery as a 19th and 20th century public utility. The purpose is to examine the complex management of the cemetery from its dedication in 1868 to its closure in 1974 and beyond. The author is the archivist of the Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery. ISBN/ASIN: 0958998906. Our Book No: 41361. $30 AUD.

159. Slattery, Luke (2014). The First Dismissal [Lachlan Macquarie] [A Penguin Special]. Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. 163 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark rear cover. The impressive story of the Scottish soldier who was the innovative governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. Governor Lachlan Macquarie was a reformer and an emancipator. He believed a person’s worth - be they gentry, infantry or convict - lay in what they were capable of doing, not what they had done in the past. He freed the brilliant mercurial convict Francis Greenway and made him government architect for the buildings that would shape a new nation. The Tory British Government of 1820, thought that Macquarie and Greenway's unconventional alliance threatened the very legitimacy of NSW as a penal colony. Luke Slattery breathes dramatic life into Australia's first political dismissal and, along the way, maps Macquarie and Greenway's bold collaborations and architectural and cultural legacy. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143572473. Our Book No: 31097. $25 AUD.

160. Smith, Bernard; Smith, Kate (1989). The Architectural Character of Glebe, Sydney (New, corrected ed). Sydney / Melbourne: Sydney University Press / Oxford University Press (OUP). 126 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, endpaper maps, spine faded jacket as usual, top edge foxed (fore-edge slightly), toned strip reverse side free flyleaves, minor edgewear. Bernard and Kate Smith describe the architecture of one of Australia's older suburbs, Glebe, in Inner Western Sydney. An account of the building types and styles that reasonably represent the Australian social scene of the time, and what people looked for as the environment for their buildings. This book will be of interest to students and teachers of architecture, as well as anyone interested to know more about the built environment in colonial Australia. (Originally published, University Co-operative Bookshop,1973. This book is the corrected edition,1989, by Sydney University Press in association with Oxford University Press.). ISBN/ASIN: 0424001551. Our Book No: 18236. $60 AUD.

161. South Australia, National Gallery of (1949). English Furniture (Picture Book of Furniture) (1st ed). Adelaide: National Gallery of South Australia. 21 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), full-page black & white photos, glossy paper, light rubbing covers, minimal foxing title page, minor edgewear. The National Gallery of South Australia acquired a small collection of English furniture, representing some of the finest styles. The pieces selected for this pamphlet represent the evolution and different phases of the furniture of England. There are 20 black & white illustrations. Cover title: 'Picture book of furniture”. Our Book No: 22071. $12 AUD.

162. Staines, Allan (2008). The Australian Decks and Pergolas Construction Manual (5th revised, reprint ed). Caloundra, QLD: Pinedale Press. 94 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, black & white & single-colour drawings, minor edgewear. This book is based on practical experience using the authors graphic and technical skills. The book includes: Industry tables for designers & architects, easy to follow step-by-step building instructions, and tradesman's methods & hints. ISBN/ASIN: 187521710X. Our Book No: 28790. $18 AUD.

163. Stapleton, Ian (2008). How to Restore the Old Aussie House (3rd ed). Mullumbimby, NSW: Flannel Flower Press. 136 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear, light old price marks. Ian Stapleton, a leading Australian restoration architect (Port Arthur, Vaucluse House, Elizabeth Bay House), provides a practical guide to restoring heritage Australian houses from about 1800 to the 1930s. This new, enlarged and updated third edition includes more than 180 specially-drawn illustrations, as well as specifications for a wide range of materials from lime mortar to door knobs and colour schemes. Third edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 9781875253166. Our Book No: 41351. $45 AUD.

164. Steele, Mary (1993). Featherbys (1st ed). Melbourne: Hyland House. 178 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white drawings, inside covers & few pages lightly toned, few page corner tips creased, minor foxing edges, minor edgewear. A novel for young adults about a girl named Jess who finds an old house named Featherbys. Children's Book Council of Australia Short-Listed Book. ISBN/ASIN: 1875657053. Our Book No: 28614. $12 AUD.

165. Thomas, St (1937). St Thomas' Church Port Macquarie (5th ed) [Third Oldest Church in Australia Built in December, 1824]. Sydney / Port Macquarie, NSW: D. S. Ford (Printer) / Parish of Port Macquarie. 52 pp. Paperback oblong trade, very good condition, red card cover, yapp edges (cover extends beyond page margins), string binding, black & white text-photos, some edgewear & small edge tears covers. Fifth edition in 1937 of a pamphlet originally published in 1924 to mark the centenary of the building of the St Thomas church at Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Our Book No: 15960. $40 AUD.

166. Thornton, Caroline Rouse (1988). Rouse Hill House and the Rouses (1st ed). Perth, Nedlands: Caroline Thornton. 311 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, maps (including endpapers), edges lightly foxed (mainly top edge), minor edgewear jacket, owner's written name, addenda slip tipped in. Rouse Hill House (on the northwestern outskirts of Sydney on Windsor Road) is Australia's oldest and largest surviving family home, built by Richard and Elizabeth Rouse between 1813 and 1818. Also reports on the descendants of Richard Rouse, who for six generations have made this house their home (genealogical chart included). The author, Caroline Rouse Thornton, is a descendant who lived there for 30 years. ISBN/ASIN: 0731637585. Our Book No: 14417. $30 AUD.

167. Verner, Miroslav; Rendall, Steven (translator) (2003). The Pyramids: Their Archaeology and History (U.K. p/b ed). London: Atlantic Books / Grove Atlantic. 495 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, colour photos, figures, plans, spine creased, small some foxing edges, scuff inside rear cover, minor edgewear cover corner tips, owner's name title page. Miroslav Verner, a Czech Egyptologist, presents the key discoveries that answer some fundamental questions that have puzzled Egyptologists for centuries. Set against the background of ancient Egyptian culture and politics, this book is a fresh look at these unique edifices. (Translated from the German language.). ISBN/ASIN: 1843541718. Our Book No: 30837. $30 AUD.

168. Villa-Real, Ricardo; Bayes de Luna, Pilarin (illustrator); Taylor, Rene (translator) (1997). The Alhambra Told to Children (1st ed). Granada, Spain: Ediciones Miguel Sanchez. 38 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear & creasing. A story by Ricardo Villa-Real of Spanish history and legend (the Islamic palace in Granada), told by the grandfather to his three grandchildren and a small friend of theirs. One of the grandchildren wanted him to relate the story to other children, and this brief account was written. The many drawings by Pilarin Bayes de Luna will keep young minds busy for awhile. Translated from Spanish. ISBN/ASIN: 8471690535. Our Book No: 28089. $12 AUD.

169. Wade, Robin; Cullen, Gordan; Sampson, Jane (1980). St George's Chapel. Windsor: Dean and Canons of Windsor / Printed by Shenval Press Limited. 8 pp. Paperback tall trade, very good condition, foldout pamphlet, black & white drawings, plan, minor edgewear. This pamphlet is about the St George's Chapel at Windsor. The building is an outstanding architectural part of history, and an important place of prayer. The pamphlet includes a plan of the chapel with arrows indicating the best route to take. There are 26 points of special interest, with short notes about them. (The 8 pages are folded into 4 sections front and rear. No date, about 1980.). Our Book No: 40789. $10 AUD.

170. Wainwright, Teresa (2003). The Real Estate Rookie: Practical Advice for the First-time Residential Property Investor (Reprint ed). Sydney, Marrickville: Choice Books / Australian Consumers Association. 181 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, bottom edge little marked, top spine lightly bumped, minor edgewear. Teresa Wainwright provides a clear step-by-step guide about profitable investing in residential real estate, but you did not know where to begin. There are case studies of actual investors and tenants, and useful information on picking the perfect property, the key role of location, the value of perfect property management, and how to attract the desirable tenants. ISBN/ASIN: 1920705155. Our Book No: 40334. $25 AUD.

171. Wattyl (1965). Wattyl Guide to Easy Wood Finishing: Furniture & Woodwork, Floors, Watercraft, Exterior Timber, Surf and Snow Skis. Sydney, Five Dock: Wattyl Ltd / Adept Printing. 17 pp. Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet, card cover, good only condition, few black & white drawings, cover corners creased, red biro annotation one page, page corners bent, staples slightly rusted, spine creased, crease in front & rear cover, light foxing covers, pages lightly toned. This booklet is for enthusiasts prepared by experts in the wood finishing field. It is a step-by-step guide to wood finishing, rejuvenation and care. The detailed instructions have been set out by the people who develop and manufacture the range of Wattyl Wood Finishes products. Our Book No: 26813. $15 AUD.

172. Waugh, Andrew; Greenwood, William (furniture design); Ley, John (home plans) (1954). The Handyman's Complete Carpentry Guide (Local ed). Sydney: Daily Telegraph & Sunday Telegraph / Consolidated Press. 228 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), many black & white drawings & text-photos, colour drawings endpapers & two pages of plans, colour frontispiece (minimal foxing reverse side), black boards (minor insect damage top edge), some edgewear jacket (reverse side front fold little foxed & tiny hole, small scuff front cover),. Andrew Waugh provides a comprehensive guide to carpentry with profuse and accurate drawings, and clear methodological arrangement that is easy to follow. The how-to guidebook has 228 pages and over 800 colour & black & white illustrations. Furniture designed by William Greenwood. Build your own home by John Ley. Includes index Published 1954 by Consolidated Press, as stated in a Nock & Kirby advert in the Sydney Sun, 16 Sept 1954 (see Trove newspapers online). The author was the Nock & Kirby handyman, in charge of their Handyman Centre. (This copy: Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph edition. Excellent condition for age.) ISBN/ASIN: B001MF132G. Our Book No: 25672. $25 AUD.

173. Whitsed Davies, Helen (2013). Ku-Ring-Gai Historical Society: The First 50 years 1963 - 2013. Sydney, Gordon: Ku-Ring-Gai Historical Society Inc. 90 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos, map, minimal edgewear. The story of Ku-ring-gai (a northern Sydney council suburb), including photos and a map of the area. The area is rich in history, from the Aborigines who were here before the Europeans, Phillip's exploration of the area in the first year of settlement, major land grants, the timber-getters and orchardists. The railway, which came towards the end of the 19th century, improved the social and economic growth which is still strong today. The area has many national parks. ISBN/ASIN: 9780959867343. Our Book No: 29169. $30 AUD.

174. Willes, Margaret; Von Einsiedel, Andreas (photographer); Mackenzie, Nadia (photographer) (1999). Historic Interiors: A Photographic Tour (1st ed). London: National Trust Enterprises. 144 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, minor edgewear jacket, bookplate (owner's written name). Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia The National Trust has produced a wonderful photographic record of some of the most beautiful country houses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The book also shows how life has changed for those who lived in these houses through the ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0707803500. Our Book No: 22170. $28 AUD.

175. Wood, Charles H. (editor) (1960). Blair Castle. Derby: Pilgrim Press. 32 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, thin card covers, stapled pamphlet, black & white photos (full-page), coloured map inside both covers, bottom corner rear cover creased, spine little creased, small spot title page, tiny hole front cover, minor edgewear, non-author written & dated dedication title page. From the title page: An illustrated survey of the historic Scottish home of the Dukes of Atholl. Compiled under the supervision of Lord James Stewart Murray 9th Duke of Atholl. There is a family pedigree chart at the rear. (No date, but 1960, written dedication, being: Love to dear Ronald from Nan & Pop April 1960. Unnumbered pages.). Our Book No: 40826. $15 AUD.

176. Wood, David R. V. (editor) (1998). St John's Wahroonga: The First 100 Years 1898 - 1998. Sydney, Wahroonga: John's Uniting Church / Printed by Scanagraphics Pty. Ltd. 167 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, few colour plates, faint stain rear flap jacket (light foxing reverse side, minor edgewear). A history of this church from its earliest days at the turn of the century. The book has over 40 illustrations, some in colour. Anyone interested in the history of Sydney's Upper North Shore, members of the church, the Wahroonga community, and educationalists will find this book worthwhile. The book has been composed by four main writers. ISBN/ASIN: 064634463. Our Book No: 28920. $25 AUD.

177. Wood, Ray (2002). Trust Me: I'm a Real Estate Agent. Brisbane: Wrightbooks / John Wiley. 234 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, bottom corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear. A leading Melbourne real estate agent reveals the trade secrets of the real estate business. Powerful ideas and inside knowledge to help you make the best real estate decisions of your life. ISBN/ASIN: 0701637021. Our Book No: 15756. $20 AUD.

178. Wrigley, Derek (2004). Making Your Home Sustainable (1st ed). Canberra, Mawson: Derek F. Wrigley. 134 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, single-colour & white drawings & text-photos, minor edgewear. This self-published book by Derek Wrigley provides a detailed and illustrated discussion about methods to lessen the environmental impact of your home. He is a Canberra architect and solar consultant. A practical and accessible guide for Australians concerned about the degradation of our natural environment, and who want to reverse this trend. The detailed descriptions include 46 photos and 102 diagrams. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0975212605. Our Book No: 30410. $30 AUD.

179. Wrigley, Derek (2005). Making Your Home Sustainable: A Guide to Retrofitting (2nd or revised ed). Melbourne: Scribe Publications. 124 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, black & white drawings. Detailed and illustrated discussion about methods to lessen the environmental impact of your home, by Canberra architect and solar consultant Derek Wrigley. A practical and accessible guide for Australians concerned about the degradation of our natural environment, and who want to reverse this trend. ISBN/ASIN: 1920769498. Our Book No: 14218. $35 AUD.

180. Wymark, Marjorie; Clark, Rev. Peter (1988). The Macquarie Schoolhouse and St. John's Church Wilberforce (5th ed). [Wilberforce, NSW]: [St John’s Church]. Unnum 20 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, no title page as issued, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Fifth edition. Pamphlet history of the Macquarie Schoolhouse (1820), and Saint John's Church (1859, Hawkesbury district, New South Wales. (About 1988, as Schoolhouse noted as extensively damaged by fire in 1985.) Originally published, 1970.)(Loosely inserted: Colour postcard, Ebenezer Church, built 1809.). Our Book No: 3918. $12 AUD.

181. Zimmerman, Andrea; Clemesha, David; Rosenthal, Marc (illustrator) (2004). Dig! (Modern reprint ed). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, orange endpapers, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (few light creases). This charming children's picture book follows Mr Rally and his dog, Lighting (or Lightning), as they travel the town on a big yellow digging machine, taking care of five important building jobs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780152167851. Our Book No: 27955. $15 AUD.