Manning Valley Historical Society
Antique Books
& Secondhand Books
The following books are available for sale from the Museum.
For all orders or enquiries contact Carol at:
Manning Valley Historical Society
Book Orders
12 Farqhuar Street
Wingham NSW 2429OR
Email her at the following address:
Please note:
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Anzac Memorial
Published in September 1919 by
NSW Branch of the RSL
This unique book contains the name of all the officers and men of the A. I. F. who died on service during World War I (250 pages). The headings are "Name and Rank", "No.", "Unit", "Cause of Death", "Date of Death".
Other sections of the book are: "Official Peace Terms", "Soldiers' Stories", "Fighting in France", "Evacuation of Gallipoli", etc., plus photographic pages.
608 pages
22.5 cm x 14.5 cm
Printed 1919
Cover is velvety cloth
Condition fair/good
Cost: $50 (plus postage)
The Queen's Gift Book
In Aid of Queen Mary's
Convalescent Auxiliary Hospitals
This book was printed during the First World War, as a fund-raiser.
It contains short stories written J. M. Barrie, John Buchan, Arthur Conan Doyle, Hall Caine, etc., as per the contents page above.
As well as many black and white illustrations, there are eleven paintings that were printed separately and then mounted in the book. King George V, above is a sample.
160 pages
18.5 cm x 25 cm
Printed 1915-1917
Hard cover
Cost: $30 (plus postage)
Princess Mary's Gift Book
In Aid of The Queen's
"Work For Women" Fund
This book was printed during the First World War, as a fund-raiser.
It contains short stories written A. E. W. Mason, Alfred Noyes, Baroness Orczy, etc., as per the second contents page above.
As well as many black and white illustrations, there are paintings that were printed separately and then mounted in the book. The painting above illustrates the Scarlet Pimpernel story..
The cover of this book has separated from the spine.
140 pages
18.5 cm x 25 cm
Printed circa 1917
Hard cover
Cost: $30 (plus postage)
King Albert's Book
A Tribute to the Belgian King and People
In Aid of the Daily Telegraph Belgian Fund
This book was printed in 1914, after Germany's invasion of Belgium. It carries the statement: "This book is printed for the benefit of the Daily Telegraph Belgian Fund."
It contains an introduction by Hall Caine, and many short statements by a myriad of statements by famous contemporary figures, and includes a printing of their written signatures, as well as poetry, music sheets. Above is the second of three pages of contributors.
Numerous paintings and drawings were printed separately and then mounted in the book. St. Michael of Belgium by J. J. Shannon, R. A., above is a sample.
188 pages
28.5 cm x 22 cm
Printed 1914
Hard cover
Cost: $50 (plus postage)
Australian Home Journal
Various Issues
(Three
samples shown below)
|
July 1, 1916 |
November 1, 1917 |
May 1961 |
Madame Weigel's
Journal of Fashion
March 1, 1935
Cost: $10
Her Majesty Queen mary
by Louis Wulff, M. V. O.
THis book describes itself as: "An Authoritative Portrait of a Great Lady in her years as Queen Mother.
Photographic - printed in 1949.
192 pages
24.5 cm x 19 cm
Printed 1949
Hard cover
Cost: $25 (plus postage)
Out of Print Books
almost brand new condition
|
The Mountain Speaks
Softcover |
The Struggle Against
Isolation
Hardcover |
Limited Edition
Softcover |
|
Voices
Softcover |
Crowdy Head
Softcover |
Arthur Phillip
Softcover |
World War II Books Available
All of these books are $8 plus postage and handling
H. M. A. S. (1942) - damaged dust cover, reasonably good condition overall
R.A.N., 15 colour plates, 40 pages B&W photos
H. M. A. S. (1943) - no dust cover, good condition
R.A.N., 30 colour plates, 32 pages B&W photos
H. M. A. S. (1944) - torn dust cover, good condition overall
R.A.N., 16 colour plates, 31 pages B&W photos
H. M. A. S. (1945) - torn dust cover, reasonably good condition overall
R.A.N., 15 colour plates, 40 pages B&W photos
R. A. A. F. Log (1943) - damaged dust cover, reasonably good condition overall
28 colour plates, 30 pages B&W photos
These Eagles (1942) - RAAF, torn dust cover, good condition overall
15 colour plates, 40 B&W photos
As You Were (1946) - no dust cover, good condition overall
Cavalcade of events 1788 - 1946
33 colour plates, 14 pages B&W photos
As You Were (1947) - no dust cover, very good condition
Cavalcade of events 1788 - 1946
33 colour plates, 16 pages B&W photos
As You Were (1948) - torn dust cover, good condition
Cavalcade of events 1788 - 1946
38 colour plates, 12 pages B&W photos
As You Were (1949) - damaged dust cover, good condition
Cavalcade of events 1788 - 1946
30 colour plates, 16 pages B&W photos
Jungle Warfare (1944) - torn dust cover, good condition overall
With the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific
17 colour plates, 32 pages B&W photos
Soldiering On (1949) - no dust cover, fair condition
The Australian Army at Home and Overseas
15 colour plates, 40 pages B&W photos
On Guard (1944) - torn dust cover, good condition overall
With the Volunteer Defence Corps
12 colour plates, 30 pages B&W photos
Stand Easy (1945) - no dust cover, fair condition
After the defeat of Japan
23 colour plates, 32 pages B&W photos
Khaki & Green (1943) - Torn dust cover, Reasonable condition
With Australians in the Middle East
14 colour plates, 34 pages B&W photos
If you are unable to get to the Museum, please contact:
Carol Pammer
12 Farquhar St.
Wingham 2429
or email:
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