McCahon's Artistic Journeys and Religious Works
Six publications on Colin McCahon, gates and Journeys; McCahon: a View from Urewera; Colin McCahon (Gow Langsford gallery 2001); Colin McCahon: a Survey Exhibition (Auckland Art gallery 1972);, religious works: 1946 - 1952 (Manawatu Art gallery 1975);…
Piranesi's Roman Architecture & Sculpture (Facsimile Edition)
Roman Architecture Sculpture and Ornaments Selected Examples From Piranesi's Monumental Work Published in Rome 1756' edited by William Young facsimile edition circa 1900, comprising 48 lithograph plates.
19th Century French Double-Door Wine Rack
A rectangular steel wine rack with double doors, French 19th century 114 cm high, 112.5 cm wide, 57 cm deep
Australian Birds: 681 Coloured Plates (Facsimile Edition)
The birds of Australia in eight volumes, John Gould, Lansdowne press, Melbourne, 1972-5, elephant folio, bound in morocco style faux leather, gilt titling and borders, facsimile edition with 681 coloured plates
Qi Baishi's Paintings Catalogue, 1952
A Chinese woodblock printed catalogue of paintings by Qi Baishi, Published by Rongbao Zhai in 1952, 32 cm x 21.8 cm x 2.8 cm. Provenance: NSW private collection, acquired in Beijing in 1963 or 1964
Banjo Paterson's Collected Verse (Signed)
A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson signed book 'The Collected Verse of A.B. Paterson' published by Angus & Robertson Ltd, 1923 signed by Banjo Paterson with his written inscription 'above all Grammar' to the inside front cover. Condition good to fair, wear to the…
Australian Furniture History & Dictionary Deluxe Edition
Australian Funiture Pictorial History & Dictionary 1788-1938 Deluxe edition limited edition number 14/20 signed by Andrew Simpson & Kevin Fahy. Condition excellent to good, as new
Ten Little Indians
Christie, Agatha 'Ten Little Niggers', first edition, 252pp + 2pp. advertisements, original orange cloth very bright, lettered in black on spine, dust-jacket with a few minor chips, light spotting, mainly confined to the outer page edges but overall an…
Signed Old Colonial Architecture in NSW and Tasmania
WILSON, Hardy 'Old Colonial Architecture in New South Wales and Tasmania' [Sydney, 1924]. Hardcover. SIGNED Number 240 out of 1,000. Gilt lettering and decoration on front/ back cover and along spine. All plates and tissue guards present and intact.
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Australian & Mappin Webb Jewellery Catalogues
JEWELLERY: 'Australian Jewellery' [1990] by Schofield && Fahy. together with a 'Mappin & Webb and Webb Bros' hard cover catalogue c.1905 illustrating the enormous range of products they sold or manufactured, all with prices. (2 items).
Australian Furniture Books (3 Volumes)
AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE: 'Early Colonial Furniture in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land' [1972] by Craig, Fahy & Robertson. Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture' [1985] by Fahy, Simpson & Simpson. Australian Furniture Pictorial and Dictionary 1788 -…
1899-1900 Tasmania Electoral Rolls for Legislative Council and House
TASMANIA: 1899-1900 Electoral Rolls for the Legislative Council and the House of Representatives, ordered by electoral districts. Large h/c volume, contents in VG condition, binding distressed.
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Rapin's History of England with Maps and Plates
de RAPIN, Paul [1661-1725] translated by TINDAL Nicolas [1687-1774] 'The HISTORY of ENGLAND' Vol. 1 [1743], Vol. 2 [1743], Vol.3 [1744], Vol.4 [1745], Vol.4 Part 2 [1747] plus a volume of 65+ maps and charts by Searle or Basire 'For Mr Tindal's…
Early Houses of Northern Tasmania - Historical & Architectural Survey
ROBERTSON, E. Graeme & CRAIG, Edith N. 'Early Houses of Northern Tasmania - An Historical and Architectural Survey' [Georgian House, Melbourne, 1964] in 2 volumes. Limited edition [#198] signed by the authors and endorsed 'To Geoffrey Stilwell with many…
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Tasmania Geography and History for Young Learners
GIBSON (Clarke) Caroline [1820-1886] 'A Simple Abstract of the GEOGRAPHY and HISTORY of TASMANIA. Intended for Young Learners. [Hudosn & Hopwood, Launceston, 1871], small hardcover with grey boards - title (front) & adverts. (back) printed in black. With…
Tasmanian Bishop's Island Voyage & Memoirs of Lieutenant Cox
NIXON, Francis Russell, Bishop of Tasmania: 'The Cruise of the Beacon: A Narrative of a Visit to The Islands in Bass's Straits, with illustrations.' [Bell && Daldy, London. 1857] Hardcover First edition. 116pp and 24 pages of ads. Illustrated half-title,…
Residence and Rambles in Australasian Colonies with Gold Fields
MUNDY, Godfrey Charles 'OUR ANTIPODES: or, Residence and Rambles in The Australasian Colonies with A Glimpse of the Gold Fields' [Richards Bentley, London, 1852] 2nd Edition, revised. 3 volumes. With all plates as called for. Ferguson 12957. Also, 4 other…
![MEREDITH, Louisa Anne [1812-1895] 'Some of my Bush Friends in…](https://img.carters.com.au/640x640/8ae92a000409846e3f3ce2e5f778f5b1.webp)
Bush Friends in Tasmania: Illustrated Flora and Fauna
MEREDITH, Louisa Anne [1812-1895] 'Some of my Bush Friends in Tasmania. Native flowers, berries and insects drawn from life, illustrated in verse and briefly described' [Day & Son, London, 1860]. Folio. Orig. tooled cloth with bevelled boards. Ornamented…
My Home in Tasmania (1852)
MEREDITH, Mrs. Charles 'MY HOME in TASMANIA, during a residence of Nine Years.' [John Murray, London, 1852]. in 2 vols. Hardcover original green cloth ornamented in blind-stamp, spine lettering gilt. 274, viii + 275 pp. Illustrated with engraved plates &…
Henderson's Australian Families: Genealogy & Biographical Record
HENDERSON, Alexander 'Henderson's Australian Families. A Genealogical and Biographical Record. Volume 1' [all published], 1st Edition [Melbourne, 1941]. 408 pp. with very many black and white illustrations (portraits, houses and family crests), orig. red…
The Queen's Closet: A 17th Century Recipe Collection
The QUEENS CLOSET OPENED: Incomparable Secrets in Physick, Chyrugery, Preserving and Candying, &c. Which were presented unto the QUEEN By the most Experienced Persons of the Times. .' [London, Christ. Eccleston, 1662]. bound together with 'A QUEENS…
18ct Gold Chain Collection: 5 Pieces, 104.6 grams
Collection of gold chains, 18ct yellow gold (5), weight approximately 17.3 grams, 33.7 grams, 11.8 grams, 10.6 grams, 35.2 grams
"19th Century Aus. Silver" (if abbreviations are allowed)
Volume - 'Nineteenth Century Australia Silver,' volume I and II, by J.B. Hawkins Published by the antique collector's club Pty Ltd, 1990. Boxed set of two hardback books.
Australian Colonial Gold and Silver Exhibition Catalogue
Volume - 'All That Glitters: Australian Colonial Gold and Silver From the Vizard Foundation,' edited by Brian Hubber catalogue published in conjunction with exhibition of the same name, held at Geelong gallery, 2001. Published by Geelong gallery, 2001.
Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths - A Reference Book
Volume - 'Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths, Makers & Marks,' by Kenneth Cavill, Graham Cocks, and Jack Grace Published by C.G.C. Gold Pty Ltd, 1992. Hardback.
WA Gold & Silversmithing: A Historical Overview
Volume - 'Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia: a History,' by Dorothy Erickson UWA Publishing, 2010. Hardback.
Australian Church Treasures Exhibition Catalogue
Volume - 'Treasures From Australian Churches,' by Judith O'Callaghan catalogue published in conjunction with exhibition of the same name, held at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1985. the National Gallery of Victoria, 1985.
Gold & Silver Smiths of 19th Century Australia
Volume - 'Nineteenth Century Australian Gold & Silver Smiths,' by Kurt Albrecht includes a trade directory. Published by Hutchinson group (Australia) Pty Ltd, 1969. Hardback.
Australian Silver: 1800-1900 Silversmiths List
Volume - 'Australian Silver: 1800-1900,' by J.B. Hawkins Provides an extensive list of Australian silversmiths. Published by the National Trust of Australia (N.S.W), 1973. Hardback.
Hardy Brothers: A 200-year History
Volume - 'By Appointment: the History of Hardy Brothers 1780-1980,' by Gail Franzmann Published by the Macmillan Company of Australia Pty Ltd, 1980. Hardback.
Australian Gold & Silver: 1851-1900 Exhibition Catalogue
Volume - 'Australian Gold & Silver: 1851-1900,' edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl a catalogue of essays published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Australian Gold and Silver, 1851-1900,' held at the Powerhouse Museum. Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 1995.
Brilliant: Australian Gold and Silver (1851-1950)
Volume - 'Brilliant: Australian Gold and Silver 1851-1950,' edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 2011
Angus & Coote: 100 Years of History
Volume - 'Angus & Coote: the First Hundred Years 1895-1995,' by Chris Ashton Published by Angues & Coote (Holdings) Ltd, 1997
Silver Adventures of a Practical Chemist
Volume - 'Working with Silver: the Story of a Practical Chemist's Adventures,' by Robert J. L. Martin Published by Arjelem Metalcrafts, Sydney, 1996
Australian Biographical Dictionary and Register
Australian Dictionary of Biography' Volumes 1-13 complete, plus Index [Melbourne, 1967-93];plus 'A Biographical Register 1788-1939' in 2 volumes by Gibbney & Smith [Canberra, 1987]. The definitive works.
Antique Clocks: Makers and Cases
Two clock reference books comprising of Britten's old old clocks & watches and their makers, together with Grandfather clocks and their cases
Grammar of Ornament Illustration
Book: Jones, Owen (1809-1874), the Grammar of ornament illustrated by Examples from various Styles of ornament, with various coloured plates. Published London, Bernard Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly. 1868
Signed Piccaninnies by Mary & Elizabeth Durack
Book: Piccaninnies, by Mary & Elizabeth Durack, signed presentation copy with inscription: 'Inscribed with Best Wishes, Mary Durack & Elizabeth Durack Feb. 1983'
19th Century Aussie Furniture
Book: Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture by Kevin Fahy, Christina Simpson & Andrew Simpson. Published: Ell press-Sydney
Signed 1st Edition Elves & Fairies by Ida Rintoul Outhwaite
Elves & Fairies, 1st edition Ida Rintoul Outhwaite signed by the author in good condition
Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain's Maritime Scenes
The four volume set of the Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the sea, circa 1974, minted by John Pinches, Medallists Ltd, each volume containing twenty five sterling silver naval and maritime scenes with associated descriptions. Height 29…
Captain Cook's Voyages
Captain Cook's Voyages Around the world in two volumes Newcastle, M.brown, at the bible, in the flesh market, 1790, leather bound with ribbed spine, various illustrations throughout, spine and binding very worn, some foxing
Limited Edition First Edition Kingfishers & Australian Parrots Books
A collectors issue of first edition of 'Kingfishers and Related Birds' & 'Australian Parrots' by Joseph M. Forshaw, William T. Cooper Melbourne Lansdowne, Vol. I: Ceryle to Cittura (includes the fish-Eating and Specialist Kingfishers), 1983 signed by…
Limited Edition Australian Parrots Book Set
Books (2), 'Australian parrots', volumes I & II. By Forshaw/Cooper. Boxed collector's issue of second (revised) edition, Limited edition #772/1000 signed by authors.
Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, 3 Volumes (1886)
Picturesque Atlas Of Australasia 3 volumes, [London, Melbourne, Mass., 1886] Full red morroco with embossed boards & title. Good firm copies
Australian Seasoned Timber: A Photographic Journey
The Australian Seasoned Timber Coy Ltd. Wandong, Warburton, Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia. An impressive book of silver gelatin albumen prints many with hand written captions, bound in full red morocco with embossed gilt titled cover.
La Trobe and Cook: Explorers' Volumes
A volume of Charles La Trobe together with a volume of Captain James Cook. (2)
Aborigines of Australia: Brough Smyth's 7-Volume Collection
Australian Aborigines: 'The Aborigines of Victoria and other parts of Australia and Tasmania' by Brough Smyth; 2 vols. The 1972 L/E reprint of the 1876 original. Also, 5 other volumes. (7 items)
Aboriginal Studies Collection
Australian Aborigines: 'Kunapipi - a study of an Australian Aboriginal religious cult' by Berndt [1951], 'Australian Aborigines - Their life and Culture' by McCarthy [1957; L/E; signed], 'The Dreamtime book' by Roberts & Mountford [L/E, signed], the last…
Books on Australian Aborigines
Australian Aborigines: a collection of books including 'Coming into being Among the Australian Aborigines' by Ashley-Montagu [1937], 'Australian Totemism' by Roheim [1925; signed by the author], 'Australian Aboriginal Art' by Berndt [1964], 'Knights of…
Aboriginal Bible translations: Aranda and Worrora
Australian Aborigines: 'Ewangelia Taramatra' (the four gospels in Aranda) by Carl Strehlow; Published by British and Foreign bible Society, UK, 1928; hardcover, 256pp. Also, 'Wullunnu-Wunia mark Nunya' (the gospel according to St.mark in Worrora)…
Wild Australia: Aborigines' Wanderings
Australian Aborigines: 'Wanderings in wild Australia' by Baldwin Spencer [1928]; (2 volumes)
Aboriginal Culture: Across Australia and Beyond
Australian Aborigines: 'Across Australia' by Spencer & Gillen; 2 vols. [1912], with colour plates, photographs and illustrations. Also, 3 later volumes. (5 items)
Aborigines of Victoria: Habits & Notes (1878)
Australian Aborigines: 'The Aborigines of Victoria: with notes relating to the habits of the Natives of the other parts of Australia and Tasmania' by R. Brough Smyth. [first edition 1878] in two volumes of 483 pp + 456 pp. Rebound in green leather with…
Massey Harris NZ: Hand Painted Illuminated Presentation Volume
Leather bound hand painted & illuminated presentation volume presented by the Massey Harris Company of New Zealand
Chippendale's Furniture Designs
Thomas Chippendale 'The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director', one volume of plates; 18th century, rebound in half leather
The Book of Thousand Nights and a Night
Sir Richard F. Burton: the book of the Thousand Nights and a night, 12 volumes with fitted case, each volume having gilt embossed cover printed by the Kamashastra Society, for private subscribers only Published 1897 H.S. Nichols Ltd. London case height 21…
Gold & Silver: 19th Century Australian Smiths
Book, 19th century Australian gold & Silversmiths, Albrecht
Drysdale & Paris: An Artistic Journey
Book: The Life & Work of Russell Drysdale by L Klepac pp383, together with a book entitled Paris in the late 19th century
Illustrated Australia, 1870
A two volume set of 'Australia' by Edwin Carton Booth, circa 1870, illustrated by Skinner Prout, N. Chevalier, etc, published by Virtue & Co Ltd, London
Antique Furniture Pattern Books
A collection of various furniture pattern books, 19th century and later, including W.H Rocke & Co., Melbourne and William Smee & Sons, London
Worcester Porcelain by R.L. Hobson (1910)
Book, 'Worcester porcelain,' by R L Hobson. Pub. Bernard Quaritch, 1910. Some wear to lower right of handcut paper.
British Pottery & Porcelain Marks Encyclopedia
Book, 'Encyclopaedia of British pottery & porcelain marks,' by Geoffrey Godden. Pub. Barrie & Jenkins 1982.
Australian Jewelry: 19th & Early 20th Century
Book, 'Australian jewellery 19th and early 20th century,' by Anne Schofield and Kevin Fahy. Pub. David Eall pair of ess 1990. Ltd edt. Of 2000 copies.
South Australian Biographical Index 1836-1885
Four volumes 'Biographical Index of South Australians' 1836-1885
Sydney Opera House Stage 3 Blueprint
Hall Todd & Littlemore (Architects). Sydney opera house stage 3, February 1968, hardcover, foxed covers, pages clean, 50 x 35 cm
Coronation Cut-out Book
The Coronation cut-out story book, By Dean of England, 1953 Unused, some foxing. 36 x 25 cm
Picturesque Australasia
Cassell's Picturesque Australasia Edited by E.E. Morris, M.A. (Professor of English, Etc. Melbourne University.), four parts in two volumes with original illustrations. Published Cassell & Company, Ltd. 1889
Complete Works of Hogarth (1885)
Hannay, James (introd.), the complete works of William Hogarth, c.1885, Mackenzie, William, London, Edinburgh & Dublin, including 150 steel engravings, published in 6 volumes, full brown cloth, black lettering on spine, gilt lettering on cover, gilt…
Captain Cook's Three Voyages (if counting "Captain" as one word)
The three Voyages of Captain James Cook around the world in 7 volumes Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and brown, London 1821, including map and plates, calf, gilt type and banding some foxing and discolouration, spines have some wear.
Antarctic Days: Polar Life Sketches (signed limited edition)
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909: 'Antarctic Days Sketches of the homely side of Polar life..introduced by Sir Ernest Shackleton' by James Murray and George Edward Marston [London; Butler & Tanner for Andrew Melrose, 1913].Half title; four mounted…
Antarctic Wildlife: Scottish Expedition Photographs
'Life in the Antarctic - Photographs by the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition' - Gowan's Nature Books, No.10 [Glasgow, 1907] with 60 full page photohraphs. Scarce and early little booklet of photographs of Antarctic wildlife
Thai Scripture Panels in Framed Enclosure
Two framed Scripture panels, encasing pages of scripture from a Thai prayer book, 78 x 137 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber
Gemstone Reference Books
Various gemstone reference books including one volume on Amber, Opals,another on Turquoise, Crystals, Australian Gemfields report (7)
Renniks Guide to Military and Civilian Medals (1815-2007)
One volume Renniks Australians Awarded concise guide to Military & Civilian medals awards and decorations 1815-2007 with valuations
Australian Art Encyclopaedia by Mcculloch
Two Volumes 'Encyclopaedia of Australian Art' by Alan Mcculloch
European Tours: 1870s-1913
Unknown British photographer?s large photo album. Being volume 2 holding several hundred photographs of tours in Europe dated from the 1870s through to 1913. Albumin photograph. 40 x 31 x 6 cm
Medieval Adoration of Magi Illuminated Manuscript Page
A late medieval illuminated manuscript page from the 'Book of Hours' (c.1450), depicting the 'Adoration of the Magi'; Latin text verso; with floral border. 16 x 11.5 cm
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