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The Drums of Dawn (1933) – F.W. Boreham [First Edition with Original Dust Jacket]
Added: Jun 8, 2026
 
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A scarce 1933 first-edition collection of deeply reflective essays by the celebrated 20th-century theologian and pastor, Dr. Frank William Boreham. Highly regarded for his eloquent prose, Boreham's out-of-print titles remain heavily sought after by global collectors.


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Glimpses of the Lives and Times of the Early Tasmanian Governors (1905) – J.W. Beattie [worn copy - errata slip tipped in]
Added: Jun 8, 2026
 
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A scarce 1905 historical survey detailing the administrations of early colonial governors like Collins, Davey, Sorell, and Arthur. Originally delivered as lectures during the 1904 centenary, this volume was published by the legendary Tasmanian photographer and historian John Watt Beattie.


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Bailliere's Tasmanian Gazetteer and Road Guide (1877) – Robert P. Whitworth [Royal Society of Tasmania Ex-Library Copy / Repair Candidate]
Added: Jun 7, 2026
 
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An original 1877 first-edition compilation of colonial Tasmanian geography. Please note: This volume is in severely damaged condition but has institutional provenance and includes the rare folding map.


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The epic voyage on the Hannah of German and British free settlers and their contribution to the colony of Van Diemen's Land.

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An Imperial Disaster
 
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An historical study of the shipwreck of the convict transport ship George the Third on entering the D'Entrecasteaux Channel after a 4 month voyage from England, with great loss of life.

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Fight the Fiery Fiend - Colonial Fire Fighting 1803-1883
 
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A history of how the early European settlers in Van Diemen's Land fought fires, including those on ships in the River Derwent. This is an out-of-print book in USED condition.

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First Person - hardcover
 
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What is the truth? In this blistering story of a ghost writer haunted by his demonic subject, the Man Booker Prize winner Richard Flanagan turns to lies, crime and literature with devastating effect

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Honour Denied - Teddy Sheean, a Tasmanian Hero
 
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The story of Tasmanian, Teddy Sheean, an ordinary seaman who has been awarded a Victoria Cross for his action on board the sinking HMAS Armidale.

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Merle Oberon - Face of Mystery
 
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The enigmatic life of Hollywood screen goddess Merle Oberon, reputed to originate from Tasmania.

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Motherland
 
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Port Dalrymple Shipping from 1963 to 1972
 
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A book of colour photographs recording the ships that sailed into Port Dalrymple in northern Tasmania in the last decade prior to the advent of mass containerisation and the decline of the vast numbers of seafarers required to man the new type of ships. This is an out-of-print book in USED condition.

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Some of My Bush Friends in Tasmania - softcover
 
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A facsimile edition of Louisa Anne Meredith's two volume set, originally published in 1860 and 1891.

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This is the cookbook from Alistair Wise and Teena Kearney-Wise of Sweet Envy, an old-fashioned sweets parlour, cake shop and bakehouse all in one in North Hobart, Tasmania.


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