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The book is a profusely illustrated history of the careers of 29 of the most remarkable of the fighting pilots of World War 1 with full details of their aircraft. Also includes detail of the air forces and uniforms, badges and medals. 144 pages including illustrations on all but 8 pages. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

Translated from the Italian original by Lorna Andrade. The first half of the 18th century is perhaps the most exquisitely stylish period in European art - the Rococo was an aristocratic style and one after the other the courts of Europe followed the lead of Versailles. Delicate, swirling, feminine and frivolous it was to be felt in all the arts. 157 pages with 69 colour plates. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

Translated from the French by Maida Castelhun Darnton. The life of Alexandre Dumas the author of classic literature including the Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. 287 pages with one illustration. Book in very good+ condition with light tanning and cover has some wear to back and the letter B written on the spine.

The first full-colour illustration edition by a major artist of the author's delightful children's tale. 128 pages with 35 colour paintings and some black and white illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition. Previous owners name and a date on first page and a full page dissertation of the subject on second page.

The look and pace of life in the 1920s is brilliantly captured - everything was influenced by the new and distinctive designs of those years. 72 pages with numerous colour photographs throughout. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

All periods of Ancient Egyptian history from Predynastic to Roman, and all areas from the Delta to Nubia - a gloriously illustrated history of discovery from 1799 to present, and a showcase for the greatest finds, and also a superb reference to an extraordinary civilization. 256 pages with 598 illustrations, 234 in colour. Book and dust jacket in as new condition. This is a large book (29x25x2.5 cm) but no increase in postage in Australia.

About 95% of animal species lack backbones. Each of these volumes gives a complete account of the various groups of animals it deals with consequently can be read by itself. Vol 1 Pages 1 - 204 with 64 pages of black and white photographs and drawings on most pages accompanying the text.Vol 2 Pages 205 - 401 with 64 pages of black and white photographs and drawings on most pages accompanying he text.The Index for both volumes is in Volume 2. Price is for the 2 volumes.Both volumes are in very good condition with previous owners name on first page, tanning and some wear to covers.

The principles which lie behind the archaeological approach to the human past - history of archaeology, various methods, surveys major changes. 203 pages with 25 black and white photographs and 35 line drawings. Book in near fine condition. Dust jacket in very good condition with two small booksellers stickers and minor wear.

Walt Disney had an unique imagination which touched off recognition in people all over the world. In the beginning he took a small branch of the motion picture industry - the animated cartoon - and transformed it into a new art form. The first cartoon with synchronised sound, the first in full colour, the first animated feature were all Walt Disney. His genius and intuition created a framework that supported the talents of many gifted individuals. All the elements that go into making an aminated film are illustrated and many film stills and documentary photographs enrich the story. 160 pages with illustrations on most pages, many in colour. Book in very good+ condition. Dust jacket in good condition with seven small tears, some minor knocks and chips, and some wear.

A unique book of some of the piano case designs by the author intended as one of a kind construction and take the instruments traditional form to a new level, expanding the familiar image of the piano with abstract, geometric, realistic and musical references. 90 pages with 41 colour drawings. Book in as new condition. .

This book provides insight and information about the life, habits, and habitats of the denizens of the Invisible World. 121 pages with fantastical illustrations throughout. Book in Fine condition. Dust Jacket in Near Fine condition with one minor fold.

The history and culture of ancient Egypt through the art of art with descriptive text. 276 pages with 24 colour and 117 black and white Plates and 6 Figures. Book in very good+ condition with minor foxing front and back endpapers and minor wear to cover. This is a large book 29.5x25.5x3.5 cm but no increase in postage in Australia

Edition undated but reference written on Translators Note page stating 1986. A detailed description and explanation of the mythologies of all the great nations of Asia - the definitive book on the subject. The world's leading specialists wrote separate sections in their fields of interest. Introduction by Paul-Louis Couchoud. 460 pages with 354 monochromes and 16 full-page 4-colour plates. Book in very good+ condition with some light reader wear to edges. Dust jacket in very good+ condition with minor knocks and minor wear (rubbing) on back. This is a large book but no additional postage in Australia.

A vintage novel with each page in a black border with a heading and margin note in red. 353 pages. Book in good condition with previous owners details on title page, binding split inside back cover but held at top, light tanning, cover has some marks and wear and small split spine top and bottom (see photo),

Some of the most stunning and important maps from five centuries of atlases accompanied by insightful commentary. 160 pages with colour illustrations on nearly all pages. Book in near fine condition with small knock bottom spine, otherwise as new. Dust jacket in very good condition with small tear and knock top spine and small tear back bottom. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia.

Photographs from the collection of the Australian War Memorial covering all the wars Australians have fought in from colonial adventures in Africa and China, the two world wars, Korea and Vietnam. These are complemented by passages taken from letters, diaries or other personal papers by those who were there. 259 pages with over 200 black and white photographs. Book in very good+ condition. Dust jacket in very good condition with minor wear. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia. .

The Australian seas marine fish south of 30 degrees south are identified, shown in their natural habitat with a distribution map. 302 pages with almost 300 colour photographs. Book in very good condition and would have been higher if not for wear and marks to cover (see photos). No dust jacket.

Signed by the author this book discusses Australian frogs in detail including tables cataloguing the form of frog spawn in each genus, their dietary studies, and the effect on frogs of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and heavy metals. 220 pages with 48 colour plates, 21 tables and 64 figures. Book in as new condition. Dust jacket in very good+ condition.

Over 150 years of decorative crafts, furniture, jewellery, pottery, coins and bottles. Shows have been the decorative trends and designs of a developing nation with a passion for all things Australian. A reference book for collectors but also an unusual and vivid pictorial guide to the furniture and objects that in their way are all part of Australia's cultural heritage. 144 pages with over 200 photographs many in colour. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

Thirty six poems and paintings of Australia selected by the author. 80 pages with 36 colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition.