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0001335
SYDNEY AND THE BUSH
A Pictorial History of Education in NSW
Sydney Department of Education 1980 v.good n n nA fascinating collection of illustrations covering education in NSW from the earliest days of the colony to 1980.
$29.40 AUD plus postage.
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0002340
MODERN HOME LAUNDERING
Australia Nd.(c.1945) v.good n n nPromotional booklet for Rinso washing powder, presented as a story recording "an ordinary day in the life of a woman...just like yourself" along with hints and instructions on doing the family wash. ...
$23.50 AUD plus postage.
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0001300
MONTGOMERY WARD & CO., CATALOGUE AND BUYERS GUIDE
An unabridged reprint of No.57, Spring and Summer 1895
New York Dover 1969 sl.soiled on foredge, else good n n nEverything - tea gowns, bleached damask, lace, gospel hymns and ballroom gems, Singer Sewing Machines, side saddles, carpet beaters, spittoons, commodes and wash stands, cultivators,.......
$64.70 AUD plus postage.
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0002707
ADVICE TO A YOUNG LADY IN THE COLONIES
Victoria Greenhouse 1979 1st Ed. Fine in d/w n n yBased on a letter to Maria Macarthur in about 1812 by a "Mrs E.", who was probably the young lady's godmother. Maria, the daughter of Governor King, married Hannibal Macarthur, nephew of John Macarth...
$29.40 AUD plus postage.
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0001285
THE WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM
Changing Images of Australian Motherhood Selected by Nancy Keesing
Sydney Angus & Robertson 1977 1st Ed. v.good in d/w n n yThe Australian mother, as portrayed in writing and art from colonial times to the the 1970s. Selections are includedfrom Patrick White, Mary Gilmore, Nancy Phelan, William Dobell, Robert Dickerson an...
$47.10 AUD plus postage.
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0001289
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CROCHET
London Octopus 1973 1973. 1st Ed. v.good in d/w n n yGives patterns for 32 articles, including household items, fashions for women and children, and gifts to make.
$23.50 AUD plus postage.
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0002314
THE "VI-LACTOGEN" AND "LACTOGEN" MOTHER BOOK
Sydney Nestle N.d.(c.1944) 23rd Ed. covers soiled & bit dog-eared, contents good n n nMuch information for the expectant and nursing mother. Also includes a few knitting patterns.
$35.30 AUD plus postage.
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0001347
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF KNITTING & CROCHET
London Marshall Cavendish 1972 v.good in d/w n n nMost comprehensive with very clear illustrations of techniques.
$47.10 AUD plus postage.
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0001340
THE DRAPER OF AUSTRALASIA
Vol.21 - a complete run of 12 monthly issues, incl.supplements, for the year 1921
Melbourne & Sydney v.good n n nA fascinating insight into drapery goods, men's and women's fashions, from corsets and pyjamas to overcoats and evening gowns. Invaluable reference.
$264.70 AUD plus postage.
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0001332
LABOUR-SAVING HINTS AND IDEAS
For the Home
U.K. Pryor 1992 Repr. new n n nSplendid book, first published 1924. Over 1,300 hints and ideas ranging from making your own jam pot covers, removing tea and coffee stains (soak in water potatoes have been boiled in) to how to disc...
$23.50 AUD plus postage.
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0001327
KNITTING
Babies' Bootees (2 Patons books of 22 and 32 different designs) & a Paragon book of babies'bonnets & helmets
Australia N.d.(c.1960s) v.good n n n
$35.30 AUD plus postage.
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0001051
MUM'S BOOK & GIFT LIST
Comprising a wonderful selection of Books and Gifts available Free to regular users of Mums Fruit Jelly Crystals, Mums Custard Powder, Mums Baking Powder
Sydney N.d. 12mo. pp 31 Wraps Very Good n n nThe list included towels, cutlery, playing cards, traced art needlework (illustrated) and a wide range of books. Reference to "the famous Walt Disney film ", Snow White and Seven Dwarfs indicates the...
$18.80 AUD plus postage.
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0001308
GOOD WORK
A sensible guide to pottering around the house, garden and Australian countryside Edited by McPhee Gribble Publishers
Australia McPhee Gribble/Viking 1986 1st Ed. fine in d/w n n yEnjoyable a collection of homely skills. Chapters on Around the House, Pantry Supplies, Favourite Foods, In the Workshop, The Home Paddock and Bush Lore. How to deal with oil lamps, pluck poultry, ma...
$41.20 AUD plus postage.
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0001284
ART NOUVEAU DESIGNS IN COLOR
Alphonse Mucha, Maurice Verneuil & Georges Auriol
NY Dover 1974 v.good n n nThis is a republication of the portfolio "Combinaisons ornementales se multipliant a l'infini a l'aide de miroir" originally published in Paris about 1900. All the colour plates are included, only th...
$23.50 AUD plus postage.
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0001301
SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO., CHICAGO, THE GREAT PRICE MAKER
(Facsimile of the 1906 Catalog)
New Jersey Castle Books n.d. pages v.sl.browned at edges n n nA fantastic reference for just about anything sold by the firm.
$41.20 AUD plus postage.
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0001121
EARTH GARDEN 22/23
Australian Access, the earth garden sourcebook for the post oil age. Edited by Keith Vincent Smith, design by Irene Smith
Sydney 1978 pages sl.browned, else clean & sound n n n
$17.60 AUD plus postage.
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0001122
A COUNTRY KITCHEN, 1850
Maynard, Mass Long Ago Press 1987 8vo. Staplebound Very Good n n nReproduction of 19th century advertising and 'receipts'
$14.10 AUD plus postage.
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0001118
CROCHET EDGINGS
"Paragon" No.103
Sydney N.d. Good n n nEdgings for handkerchiefs, lampshade, window blind, tray mats and cheval sets.
$14.10 AUD plus postage.
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0001117
WOMAN'S OWN BOOK OF MODERN HOMEMAKING
London Newnes 1967 First edition pp 359. D/w rubbed. Hardcover Very Good good y n yGood reflection of the period, particularly on furnishing and interior decoration. Much practical advice, also a section on cooking and entertaining.
$17.60 AUD plus postage.
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0001114 (Catalogue),
IN THE PRESENCE OF THE DRAGON THRONE
Ch'ing Dynasty Costume (1644-1911) in the Royal Ontario Museum. By John E. Vollmer
Royal Ontario Museum 1977 good n n n
$17.60 AUD plus postage.
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