Access press australia (35 resultados)

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in pictorial laminated boards. Black & white illustrations by Sue Hartley. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 76 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Nicely produced picture book Size: 4to.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. First Edition. Signed by author. Author is a successful Australian playwright, book reviewer and periodic journalist. Book is lavishly illustrated (pen and ink) by artist and designer Melody Hampton, who has illustrated several dozen published books. The highly diverse poetry has been widely praised in reviews and in letters from leading Australian poets. This is the first Australian edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 192 pages. Item Type: Book. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Illustrations are pen and ink, on sepia base. Edges unmarked. Embossed cloth, covers and spine, beautifully preserved. Author's first book. Multiple copies available this title. Illustrator: Melody Hampton. Quantity Available: 18. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; Australia; Australian Poetry; Signed by author. ISBN: 086445063X. ISBN/EAN: 9780864450630. Main Picture: Front of dustjacket, illustration Melody Hampton. Picture 2: "The Drovers' Cook", pen and ink Melody Hampton. Picture 3: Front and rear endpaper designs, Melody Hampton. Picture 4: Rear dustjacket illustration and poem "The Old Bush Grave". Picture 5: Embossed front cover board. Picture 6: Limited edition of 750, numbered. Picture 7: Half title page signed by author. Picture 8: Oil on wood, painting by Melody Hampton. Picture 9: "Moomintroll", pen and ink by Melody Hampton. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 7044. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right. Melody Hampton (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. Spine intact. Text body clean. Book block clean. Dust jacket is near fine and minimal shelf wear. Arriving in Australia at he age of Nineteen, Alex Phillipps worked briefly on several farming properties before taking up virgin clock in the Kojonup District. For years he alternated between working as a surveyor in the far north during the dry season and returning during lay-up to work on and invest his earnings in the property. The accounts of the various surveying excursion are unique and are accompanied by a most interesting collection of photographs. The second half of the book, when the farm had become the priority, tells a tale of courage and determination which clearly stamps the Phillipps Family as latter day pioneers. What makes the tale extraordinary is contained in the one simple sentence on the final page, repeated on the flyleaf of the book. Boo weight is 0.406kg.…

Hardback. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 14x22cm]. Fine condition in pictorial laminated boards. No DJ as issued. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 147pages. A Biography of George Milner Stephen, holder of several positions under Governor Hindmarsh - the first Governor of South Australia. Stephen later married Hindmarsh's daughter - Mary Hindmarsh. Well connected and a little roguish. …

Pictorial Boards. Limited. The tail of the spine is bumped and the copyright and title page are both clipped at the head, else as new. First edition limited to 500 copies. "The story of Cleopatra Rochford Daunt is reminiscent of the wide ranging saga Gone With The Wind except that, of course, Cleopatra was a real character. But in terms of a tumultuous life she could be compared to the heroine of that novel" (Back Cover) Fictionalised biography Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. …

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1998 Soft Cover near fine book. Contents fine, bright and clean. No inscription. 115 pages. Illustrations. Limited edition of 500 copies.

Laminated Boards. Condición: As New. 56 pages. Edition of 750 Standard Copies. Full title: "Old Melbourne Notebook, 1852-1854: Wherein the Opinions and Observations of Charles Browning Hall Concerning That City, the State of Victoria, and the Diggings Are Expressed and Embellished with Pencil Sketches".…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1993 near fine hardback in laminated boards, light foxing to top page edges. 257 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Book condition is near fine. Dust jacket near fine. Book boards are clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Over-all a great neat copy of the book. Extra charges for over sea shipping due to weight exceed 500gram. Actual weight of the book is 1.016kg. North of the 26th: Volume Two is a prominent West Australian regional anthology edited by Helen Weller, featuring editorial assistance from Roy Hamilton and John Harper-Nelson. Book Overview Full Title: North of the 26th: A collection of writings, paintings, drawings and photographs from the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne regions. Editorial Team: Edited by Helen Weller with assistance from Roy Hamilton and John Harper-Nelson. Content: It compiles first-hand accounts, history, art, and poetry representing life in Western Australia's harsh and remote northern regions (located north of the 26th parallel south). The volume serves as a vital historical and social record of the Australian Outback. It includes notable documentation of remote community work, such as the efforts of local regional figures and the establishment of historical hostels for Aboriginal children in towns like Broome.…

Laminated Illus. Boards. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Printing of 1st Edition. 79 pages. Australian humour. Cover shaded, otherwise appears unread. Justin Tomlinson (ilustrador).

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 2002 SIGNED dedication by Tweed Harris Soft Cover near fine book. No inscription. 171 pages. Illustrations. Limited to 500 copies. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book condition is very good. Spine intact Book clock clean. Front and back cover of dust jacket clean. Book board clean. Air Marshal Sir Valston Eldridge Hancock (1907 1998) was a distinguished figure in Australian military history, particularly within the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Here's a comprehensive overview of his life and legacy: Military Career Highlights: Early Life & Education: Born in Perth, Western Australia, Hancock was educated at Hale School and later entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 1925. He graduated in 1928 with the Sword of Honour. RAAF Service: Transferred to the RAAF in 1929 and qualified as a pilot in 1930. Despite initially lacking interest in aviation, he became an enthusiastic flyer. World War II: Held key planning and administrative roles early in the war, later commanded No. 100 Squadron and No. 71 Wing during the Aitape Wewak campaign, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. Post-War Roles: Inaugural commandant of RAAF College. Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1951 1953). Air Member for Personnel (1953 1955). Air Officer Commanding No. 224 Group RAF in Malaya (1957 1959). Chief of the Air Staff (1961 1965), promoted to Air Marshal and knighted in 1962. Strategic Contributions: Oversaw redevelopment of RAAF Base Learmonth in WA as part of a forward defence strategy. Evaluated aircraft replacements, notably the American TFX (later F-111), though he advised caution due to its developmental stage. Author & Legacy: Hancock authored Challenge, a monograph published in 1990, reflecting on his career and military philosophy. After retiring, he co-founded the Australia Defence Association. He is commemorated by Sir Valston Hancock Drive in Evans Head, NSW, and the Sir Valston Hancock House in South Perth, a veteran support initiative launched in 2024. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due the weight exceed 500grams. Actual weight is 0.627kg. See photos.…

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 123pp incl index and several in-text photos & maps. Signed & dated by Bruce Ross to a blank front end paper. Signed by the Author.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Limited edition of 1,000 copies first edition, first impression 1989 SIGNED by Tess Stroud fine hardback in near fine dust wrapper. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. 95 pages. Illustrations by Peter Good. Exhibition Price List included. Peter Good (ilustrador). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1999 near fine hardback in laminated boards. Owner's inscription. 419 pages with index. Illustrations. Limited to 1,000 copies.

Hardcover. Condición: FINE. A detailed account, complete with photographs, of how a magnificent rose garden was developed on five acres of rocky bushland at Chidlow, 50 km east of Perth, Western Australia, without destroying the landscape by clearing. The owners left the gum trees standing and integrated the rose beds, statuary and other features among them. Helen and Jogn Hyde wree already of retiring age when they embarked on this huge project. Neither had a background in professional gardening or landscaping. The book contains much useful information for the beginner and pleasure for those gardeners already addicted. This is much more than just a story of endeavour rewarded. 99 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Rose gardens -- Western Australia. | Rosaceae. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1997 Limited to 300 copies near fine hardback in laminated boards. Contents bright and clean. No inscription. 381 pages plus index of names. Illustrations.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Soft covers are lightly rubbed. Edges of covers and page edges are thumbed. General discolouration, some light foxing. Head edge and back cover bears some standard handling. Binding is neat and tidy. Some light scuffs and indents. Front cover creased, otherwise this book is in good condition. *We try to describe the faults of our books meticulously - they often present better than they sound.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good Plus. 1st Edition. Pictorial laminated hard boards. Signed by the author. 1st impression from 2007 limited to1000 copies. Clean & tight. Flat pages. Dispatched ROYAL MAIL FIRST CLASS with TRACKING next working day or sooner, securely boxed in cardboard. ref D134. Seasons and Seasonings in a Teapot. An Anthology of Rural Family Life. Published by Access Press, Australia ~~Signed by the author. Sarah Evans, a former journalist lives at Teapot Farm, a 20-acre property in the Blackwood Valley, Australia with her husband and four children. In between home schooling, baking, gardening and harvesting produce from their extensive vegetable garden and orchard, Sarah writes novels, novellas and short stories across several genres including crime and romance. Her short stories have been broadcast on ABC Radio and published in magazines and anthologies in Australia, England, America and New Zealand. Wendy Hearn (ilustrador). Author Signed Inscription. …

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. clean and tidy book. Spine intact. text body clean. excellent copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. The Unknown Soldier and Other Poems by Archie Weller, Hardcover, First Australian, Limited Edition (2007) This first edition is published in a limited run of 500 casebound copies, of which this is number 390. Book in very good condition, in a similar unclipped dust jacket. The dust jacket shows just a little shelf wear. A very nice, tight copy of this volume of poetry. (See pictures).…

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. 78 pages. Illustrator: Helen Nimmo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Australian::Australian History; Australian History; ISBN/EAN: 9780864452009. Inventory No: 280545. Helen Nimmo (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1993 very good hardback, spine and edges lightly sunned. 189 pages. Illustrations.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION. Limited to 750 numbered casebound copies, however this REVIEW COPY is one of only 20, marked "Review Copy 9/20". Also contains publisher's printed review copy details affixed to verso of ffep. Collection of poetry by the Australian author. Illustrations & design by Melody Hampton. Wonderful b&w pen & ink illustrations on sepia base. Pictorial endpapers. Bound in publisher's original green boards with gilt lettering to front board & spine. No dustjacket (unclear if the review copy included a dustjacket). Slight shelfwear, a couple of marginal pencil notations, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid hardcover copy. 177pp. Uncommon title, scarce review copy, one of twenty. SB-40.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Melbourne trained Primary School Teacher turned Librarian active in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth was inspired by her grandchildren to become an author and record these Australian bush fantasy stories which Pat has illustrated with her b/w naive line drrawings. This copy signed in full on the ffep. Lorna (Pat) Collette (ilustrador). Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Condition is very good. Book block clean. Text body clean. Spine intact. Clean pages. After a childhood in Portnockie, Banffshire, Sarah was sixteen when she left the strict religious atmosphere of her home to go nursing. "A toothy smile came readily to her round face and her blue green eye were wide and friendly" Initially startled by the revelations of life, first at the Country Hospital for Infection Diseases at Peterhead and later where she trained, she seems to have preserved through-out life the basic innocence conveyed by this description. Childhood memories, nursing cases histories and finally life in Western Australia as a latter-day immigrant all add up to a thoroughly enjoyable book. Weight of book is 0.211kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: VG+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG+. Reprint/First. This two volume set of the history of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne districts of North West Australia comprises a third impression of 1989 of the original published in 1979, volume two is a first edition published in 1994, both vols measure 26 cm deep by 19cm. Vol one is 366 pages, Vol two is 390 pages. both are in VG+ red hard covers with gilt spine titles, both books have VG colour art, wrap roundf dust jackets and are illustrated throughout with b/w paintings by local artists, b/w photos, drawings, sketches etc. The books were published as part of Western Australia's 150th anniversay commemorations and are a "hands-on" tribute to pioneers and settlers of the remote Kimberly, Pilbara and Gascoyne regions --- a collection of memories, anecdotes, recollections, experiences, thoughts and poems by 120+ contributors who compiled the dozens of items as well as providing the photographs and a variety of other illustrations. Virtually every aspect of life, development, transport,l, the pioneers, the aboriginal community and of contemporary residents in this vast, hot and dry area is covered by these contributions, These books provides an excellent example of history that is not not the work of academic historians, but by a commuinty co-operative movement and told in the style and values of those who live North of the 26th. The colour art dust jacket for Vol One is by Hal Messingham and show the lighthouse at Capr Leveque, the Vol Two colour art jacket is by Elizabeth Durack-Clancy and shows horsemen on a cattle drive. This artist also provided the colour art e/papers for Vol Two which show a station family awaiting the arrival of a plane. Both jackets are in excellent condition with Vol Two having a tape repair to a short teatt at the spine top. Weight of both books is 2.2kg unpacked: additional postage would probably be required for overseas delivery. Photos, Art etc, (ilustrador).…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 223 pages. light waterstain to edge of last few pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Title: INVESTMENT LOT: 3 Rare Australian Militaria Unit Histories - SAS, Vietnam Artillery (1971), & 2/2 Commando Price: US$960. Body: An incredible, high-grade acquisition opportunity for serious militaria historians, investment collectors, and institutional archives. Up for sale is a curated trio of highly sought-after, out-of-print Australian unit histories detailing some of the nation's most elite elite forces and storied battle regiments. These titles are notoriously difficult to find on the open secondary market, with original print runs highly limited. Firm Pricing: To ensure a straightforward transaction, the price for this curated lot is strictly fixed at US$960. Because these scarce titles are highly collectible and out of print, offers below the asking price cannot be considered. Thank you for respecting that the price is firm. THE INVESTMENT PIECES DETAILED. Book (1) Twelve In Focus: 12th Field Regiment in South Vietnam 1971Edited by Major G.F.B. Rickards (1971, Printcraft Press, Australia)The Significance: An absolute "holy grail" for Vietnam War and artillery collectors. Printed in microscopic quantities in 1971 as a contemporary regimental memento, physical copies are virtually nonexistent today. Condition: Very Good vintage state. Hardcover (issued without dust jacket). The text body is completely clean and readable throughout with standard, uniform vintage page browning. Features 3 minimal spots on the lower-left corner of the second-to-last page. The back boards remain completely connected; the rear fold-out map has separated down its inner crease from the flyleaf, and there is minor lifting of the red sheeting where the spine joins the lower rear board (see photos). A remarkably solid, complete survivor of a legendary rarity. Book (2) All the Bull's Men: No. 2 Australia Independent Company 2/2nd Commando Squadron By Cyril Ayris (2006, PK Print, Western Australia)The Significance: The definitive history of Australia's legendary WWII independent commando units. Out of print and fiercely protected by families and historians, driving its value up rapidly over the last decade. Condition: Very Good to Fine. Hardcover with original dust jacket intact (exhibits minor edge wear and one tiny top tear neatly stabilized with archival tape). Clean, sharp boards with only a minor handling mark. The text block and interior pages are exceptionally clean, bright, and completely unmarked. Book (3) SAS: A Pictorial History of the Australian Special Air Service 1957-1997 Edited by M.J. Malone, OAM (1997, Access Press, First Trade Edition)The Significance: A massive, authoritative 40th-anniversary commemorative work limited to a strict first print run. Written and compiled by an iconic SAS veteran. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover (issued without dust jacket). Front and back boards are completely clean and unmarked. Text body is crisp and free of foxing. Note a light, isolated stain to the top right-hand corner of the text block edge, otherwise an exceptional reference copy. Shipping Charges: The actual weight of this book collection lot is 3.253 kg. Because this significantly exceeds the standard 500-gram shipping limit, both domestic and international buyers will be requested to approve extra calculated shipping charges via the AbeBooks system prior to dispatch. Currency Notice: For Australian buyers, please note that the listing currency is strictly in US. …