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& Marine Life
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Marine animals, fish, shells & the
Barrier Reef ... etc Just click on to:
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FAUNA
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A GUIDE TO THE NATIVE MAMMALS OF
AUSTRALIA.
H/C + D/W (W.
D. L. Ride. Drawings by: Ella Fry) 1st Edition 1970. 249pp. This
book is written in everyone's language and not for the
professional "mammalogist" and explains the general
principles, historical and environmental, which have resulted in
the distribution of the different kinds of Australian mammals
and tells of the changes which are radically altering these
distributions. It
also provides a concise work of identification for the various
species and is supplemented by an appendix. Good condition. |
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A SKETCH OF THE NATURAL
HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA WITH SOME NOTES ON SPORT.
H/C
(Frederick G. Aflalo. Illustrated by: F. Seth.
Macmillan's Colonial Library) 1st Edition 1896. 307pp.
This book is divided into various parts with full detail
of each animal. They are: Mammals, Marsupials, Birds, Reptiles,
Batrachians, Fishes & The Invertebrates such as: Insects,
Spiders & Scorpions, Centipedes, Crustaceans and
"Ground Floor" types including leeches and earthworms.
Very interesting and collectable. Good condition.
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A TIME TO LOOK.
H/C + Damaged D/W (Graham Pizzey)
1958. 94pp. A book contains an account of birds he has
encountered which is illustrated with black & white
photographs. Some remarkable word-pictures of birds in flight,
birds of prey, sea-birds and even baby eaglets are included.
Good condition.
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A TREASURY OF AUSTRALIAN
WILDLIFE STORIES. H/C +
Damaged D/W (Edited by: Bill Wannan) 1st Edition 1963. This
anthology is a collection of nature stories by the foremost
authors in this fascinating field of creative writing and will
give many hours of pleasure to all who are interested in the
ways of the Australian wild - and those includes most people.
Here are superbly written tales of hunter and hunted -
and not only man against animal, but sometimes animal against
animal. Robin Hill's superb line drawings enhance the text.
Very good condition.
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A TREASURY OF AUSTRALIAN
WILDLIFE STORIES. H/C
(Edited by: Bill Wannan) Reprint 1967.
Ex lib. The
cover is marked plus a faded spine. The pages are in very good
condition. Special.
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ANIMALS OF
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND.
Paperback (Richard Sadleir.
Illustrated by: A. Oxenham) Hamlyn / 1970.
160pp. This great little book is essential to the student
and budding naturalist as it provides all the information they
need to know about all the wildlife represented in Australia
together with photographs. Good condition. |
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ANIMALS OF THE WORLD: AUSTRALIA.
H/C + D/W
Large Format. (Gilbert
P. Whitley, C. F. Brodie, M. K. Morcombe & J. R. Kinghorn)
1st Edition 1968. 125pp. In
this book a team of experts, each one a specialist in his own
field describe the mammals, birds, reptiles and fishes of the
Australasian region. With text and lavishly illustrated with
over 160 photographs - 50 of them in colour provides an
introduction to the animals of Australia which is both accurate
in its scientific facts and entertaining in its pictorial
appeal. Good condition. |
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AUSTRALIAN
ANIMALS. (Sun Nature Book No. 2).
Booklet
(Charles Barrett) No date. 43pp. This
collectable item contains a wealth of information on Australian
wildlife animals with black
white photographs in a particularly attractive and
interesting form. Good condition except for a slightly
"rust spotted" cover. |
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AUSTRALIAN BIRDS.
(Sun Nature Book No. 10).
Booklet
(Charles Barrett) No date. 43pp. This collectable
item contains a wealth of information on birds in a particularly
attractive and interesting form. Good condition except for a
damaged cover. Special. |
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AUSTRALIAN BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES.
(Sun Nature Book No. 3).
Booklet
(Charles Barrett) No date. 43pp. This collectable
item contains a wealth of information on birds and butterflies
in a particularly attractive and interesting form. Good
condition except for a loose centre page. |
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AUSTRALIAN BUSH SOUNDS.
(Recording by: Carl & Lise Weismann.
Text by: Dr. Allen Keast) This book which contains a 45 rpm
record has a total of 17 animal sounds plus an accompanying
text of 20 pages. It is now a collector's item as not very many
of these are still in existence today.
Reprinted 1968. Good condition.
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AUSTRALIAN NATURE STORIES. H/C
+ Damaged D/W (Ronald
K. Monro) 2nd
Edition 1947. 116pp. This official war photographer and his
passion for nature and bird-life photography is combined here to
provide the reader with some amazing wildlife photographs,
particularly those he took as a pioneer of night photography.
The book itself is generally in good condition. |
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AUSTRALIAN NATURE WONDERS.
Booklet (Charles Barrett)
1st Edition 1944. 59pp. This book contains
information on the Australian native animals, insects, plants
and trees. Excellent condition.
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AUSTRALIAN NATURELAND.
H/C (Compiled by: N. D.
Murray) 1968. 54pp. This book deals with many species of
Australian wildlife with superb photographs. Excellent for
student projects Good condition.
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AUSTRALIAN BIRD and ANIMAL
CALLS OF AUSTRALIA.
(Recording and text by: Harold J. Pollock) This book contains a 45
rpm record has a total of 25 animal sounds plus an
accompanying text of 24 pages. It is now a collector's item as
not very many of these are still in existence today. 1st Edition
1968. Good condition.
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AUSTRALIA'S WONDER ANIMALS.
(Sun Nature Book No. 6).
Booklet
(Charles Barrett) No date. 43pp. This
collectable item contains a wealth of information on wildlife -
birds and animals in
a particularly attractive and interesting form. Good condition
except for a loose centre page.
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BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIAN BIRDS.
S/C Booklet
(Text by: Eric Lindgren. Photography by: Gary Lewis)
1st Edition 1996. 24pp. This book provides the reader
with a range of magnificent photographs of Australian birds.
Mint condition.
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BIRD WONDERS OF
AUSTRALIA. H/C
+ D/W in plastic cover. (Alec H. Chisholm) 6th
Edition 1965. 244pp. This remarkable book deals informally and
delightfully with many types of birds found in Australia
especially the curious and charming birds such as the Bower Bird
and the Lyre Bird which put on a fantastic display as well as
other unusual and quaint habits by other birds. This edition
contains much new material as well as being reset and re-illustrated
and updated from earlier editions. Ex lib. Special. |
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BIRDS &
ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA IN NATURAL COLOUR.
Booklet - Oblong. (Ina Watson) No date. 24pp.
This book contains many photographs the various wildlife
found in Australia. Good condition. |
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BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA. S/C
(J. D. Macdonald. With contribution by: D. L. Serventy.
Illustrated by: Peter Slater) Reprint 1992. 552pp. This
book which describes in detail all the birds found in Australia.
Chapters include: Origins, Evolution and Structure of Australian
Bird Fauna, Systematic account of families, Selection of Colour
Plates, Analysis of Families, Species Distribution Maps.
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BIRDS OF BRISBANE AND ENVIRONS - Queensland
Museum Booklet No. 5. S/C
Booklet. (Donald P. Vernon, Queensland Museum.
Illustrations by: Mary E. McKenzie & Susan M. Hiley)
Reprinted with amendments 1977. 130pp. This book is an essential
handbook for bird identification and guide, species accounts,
bird migration and much more together with black & white
illustrations for those persons living in the Brisbane,
Queensland area. Good condition except for a stain on the front
cover. Reading / Reference copy. Special. |
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BORDER COLLIES. H/C
(Margaret Collier) 1995.
224pp. This book
illustrated with almost 200 full colour photographs and drawings
presents sensible easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting
and caring for a Border Collie.
It includes information on the history, descriptions,
selecting your dog, accommodations, grooming, feeding, Training,
health care, breeding and much more. Brand new condition.
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BUSH WAYS: A Bush-lover's
wanderings on plain and range in Central and Eastern Australia.
H/C - Rebound cover. (Archer Russell) 1st Edition 1944. 195pp.
The author provides the reader with his travels and his
encounters with wildlife in Illawarra and the Blue Mountains, In
the Eastern Highlands and plains of New South Wales, whilst
camel-packing in Central Australia, in Capricornia and finally
along the eastern coastlands. Very informative. Good condition.
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COLLINS POCKET GUIDE TO NESTS
AND EGGS: The Complete Identification Book. H/C
+ D/W (R. S. R. Fitter & R. A. Richardson) Revised
Edition 1968. reprint 1969. 175pp. This book illustrates every
nesting bird in the United Kingdom complete with 250
colour illustrations. Ex lib. Very good condition.
Special.
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DEAR HARRY. H/C
(Harry Butler) 1980. 100pp. This book is based on the ABC
television series "In the
Wild" where
he now answers letters from his audience. Some good and some
bad. Good condition.
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DISCOVERING LIFE ON EARTH: A
Special Edition for Young People. S/C
(David Attenborough) Revised Edition 1981. 224pp. This is a most
exciting and ambitious natural history book for young readers.
Here, David has written a simplified shorter text and has
included over 500 new photographs than the original history
version entitled "Life on Earth" which
was screened on ABC television. Special. Good condition.
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DONALD THOMSON'S: MAMMALS AND
FISHES OF NORTHERN AUSTRALIA.
See:
"Mammals & Fishes of Northern Australia"
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EDWARD LEAR'S BIRDS.
H/C + D/W - Large Format. (Susan Hyman. Introduction by:
Philip Hofer) 1st Edition 1980. 96pp. Edward Lear is known
throughout the world as the author of the best Limericks and
Nonsense Rhymes in English literature. The earliest years of his
career were devoted to a series of extraordinary bird paintings
of a quality and style to rival the work of even the great John
James Audubon. This
book reproduces some of his magnificent portraits. This book is
not a complete history of Edward Lear nor does not show all of
his paintings but it will provide some insight of this great
painter. Very good condition.
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EXPLORATION NORTH: A Natural
History of Queensland. H/C
+ D/W (Edited by: Hugh J. Lavery) 1978. 250pp. This book
is the journal of a new breed of Australian explorers,
bushmen-scientists working in the field, who introduce the
reader to this land of contrasts as it was and as it is today;
from the monotone red plains of the mulga to the technicolour
world under the waters of the reef. This book includes more than
300 photographs, many of them of species rarely seen. It was
also produced to compliment the ABC television series "Exploration
North" as well as a fascinating record of
exploration of the natural environment. It will appeal to
Queenslanders, but to all who want to learn more about
Australian wildlife. Good
condition.
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FLEAY'S FAUNA CENTRE: The
Nature of Queensland, West Burleigh, Gold Coast, Queensland -
Field Guide. Booklet
(Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service)
32pp. This is Field Guide to the reserve showing various things
to "look out" for along the walking paths. Good
condition.
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FORTY QUEENSLAND LIZARDS -
Queensland Museum - No. 8. Booklet
(Floyd D. Dale. Illustrations by: Susan M. Hiley & Margaret
A. Oakden, Queensland Museum) 1973. 64pp. This is an excellent
handbook for those who wish to identify the various
(non-venomous) lizards found in Queensland. Good condition.
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FRIENDS AND FOES OF AUSTRALIAN
GARDENS (Including Pests, Diseases, Parasites and Predators)
H/C + D/W (F. D. Hockings) 1st Edition 1980. 151pp. This
book represents a thorough effort in providing the correct
information to help the average gardener to deal with those
common pests such as bugs, beetles, caterpillars, thrips, mites
etc found in every garden. This book provides the identification
in the way of colour plates and details as to how to eradicate
them providing that they are a pest and not a virus disease.
Very informative. Good condition.
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FURRED ANIMALS OF
AUSTRALIA. H/C (Ellis
Troughton) 8th
Edition 1965. 376pp. This is a complete popular guide to the egg
laying, marsupial, and non-marsupial mammals of Australia and
Tasmania. Here, you will find all the answers that have puzzled
you. It also includes more than 100 different kinds of
fascinating native rodents and bats, as well as seals, and the
dugong or sea-cow. This book contains over 400 species of furred
animals are brought together, with almost half of them
illustrated in colour. The cover is slightly insect damaged but
the pages are in very good condition. Being offered as a
"Reading copy". Special. Good condition.
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FURRED ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA.
H/C (Ellis Troughton)
9th Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1973. 314pp. Good
condition but a little foxed. Special.
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FURRED ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA.
H/C + D/W in plastic cover.
Ellis Troughton) 9th
Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1973.
314pp. Ex
lib. Good condition.
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KANGAROO AND HIS
KIN. Booklet
(Charles Barrett) 1943. 39pp. This was a
popular and well illustrated book of this remarkable animal and
related oddities with 26 Plates. Good condition. |
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KOALA.
Booklet (Charles
Barrett) 5th Edition 1943. 31pp. A
short study of Australia's friendly little bear. 17 plates. Good
condition. |
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KOALA.
Booklet (Charles
Barrett) 5th Edition 1943. 31pp.
Damaged spine in good condition. Special. |
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LAND OF WONDER: The Best
Australia Nature Writing.
Paperback (Selected by: Alec H.
Chisholm) Pacific Books 1971. 313pp. The aim of this
delightful anthology, is to bring together the best nature
writers, describing every aspect of nature seen in Australia.
They include: E. J. Banfield, Sir Joseph Banks, Charles Darwin,
D. H. Lawrence, Miles Franklin and many others. Good condition.
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MAMMALS AND FISHES OF NORTHERN
AUSTRALIA: Donald Thomson's. H/C
+ D/W (Edited and annotated by: Joan M. Dixon &
Linda Huxley) 1st Edition 1985. 210pp. This book is a unique
record of the work this brilliant zoologist and anthropologist
who worked in Northern Australia (Northern Territory &
Queensland). He kept diaries and records of his travels as well
as details of individual animals in his collection. Each species
covered include original notes, locality map (and comments by
the editors) and an
identification photo and measurement table. Very well presented.
Mint condition.
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MORE WILDLIFE IN THE SUBURBS.
Paperback (Densey Clyne)
Reprint 1984. 224pp.
In this book the author reveals secrets of the natural
world around our homes, and some of the stories deal with the
familiar, such as: kookaburras, willie wagtails and possums;
others depict smaller animals, insects, spiders and creepy
crawlies of all kinds that we see without noticing and often
fear without cause. Many questions are answered here - such as:
Why do crickets wear ear muffs on their knees? Can a skink
blink? Which end does a worm woo with? etc..etc.. Good condition
except for a slightly twisted spine. Special.
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NATURECRAFT IN AUSTRALIA.
H/C in plastic
cover. (Thistle Y. Harris) 1st Edition 1956. 264pp.
The balance of this book title reads: An Introductory Handbook
to the Fauna and Flora and to the Australian Environment for the
use of the Bushwalker, Student, Teacher, Field Naturalist, and
Conservationalist. There is a lot of information contained in
this book as it covers so much material - too much to give an
account here. Scarce. Good condition.
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NATURE WATCH. H/C
+ Damaged D/W (Julian Pettifer & Robin Brown)
1st Edition 1981. 208pp. This book reveals the private
lives of animals and plants as seen through the eyes of 13
of the world's greatest nature lovers / scientists from
all over the world who have devoted their lives to the study of
natural history, a study which often began in their own back
garden. Each of these naturalists is chiefly concerned with
conservation and all are passionately aware of the ignorance
that daily condemns hundreds of species to extinction: their
mission is to further our understanding of nature to bring us
back into touch with the natural world. Good condition.
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OUTDOOR STUDIES ON LIVING
ANIMALS IN QUEENSLAND. Paperback
(W. Stephenson. Illustrated by: T. S. Hailstone) 2nd Edition,
Revised 1988. This interesting book relates to areas within
Queensland when animals are looked at from the aspect of where
they live (i.e. their habitat) four main sorts of environments
can be recognised: (1) the marine (estuaries, seas and oceans):;
(2) the freshwater (pools, lakes and streams); (3) the
terrestrial (on land, in soil and in the air; (4) the
environment of parasites (on or inside other organisms). Scuffed
cover but the pages are in good condition.
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PACK MANUAL OF TRACKS, SIGNS
AND NESTS. H/C (Harry Frauca)
1980. 104pp.
To study living creatures and their behaviour in the bush, you
must first be able to find them. All mammals, reptiles and birds
leave some sign of their activity. Birds nest in various ways
and places and have different ways of protecting and feeding
heir young. You can see the footprint of a kangaroo and of other
animals. Tracking depends on more than just looking for signs. A
broad knowledge is required of habitats, feeding and breeding
behaviour, and the characteristics which distinguish different
species. This book will help you at first hand so make sure you
take it with you on bush walks and nature study trips. Good
condition.
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SOME COMMON AUSTRALIAN BIRDS.
H/C (Alan Bell. Drawings by: Shirley Bell)
1st Edition 1956. 210pp. This delightful and scarce book is
delightful to have. It provides a detailed account of all the
common birds found in Australia with a magnificent drawing of
each. Very good condition.
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SONG AND GARDEN BIRDS OF NORTH
AMERICA. H/C + Damaged D/W (Alexander
Wetmore et al. National Geographic Society) 1st edition 1964.
400pp. Readers of this book will read the story of 327 birds
unfolds with 400 brilliantly colourful pages. Here the secrets
of their lives, their courting rituals, the battles royal that
establish their territories. A magnificent book. You can also
listen to the voices of spring which are contained in a booklet
containing 6 records - 33 1/3 rpm. The cloth cover
and pages are in very good condition.
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THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY
- BEAUTIFUL BIRDS. S/C
Booklet No
date. (Circa 1980's ?) 128pp. This
book shows more than 100 species of birds which have been
grouped together loosely in categories often based on
convenience than ornithology.
An excellent publication that will delight anyone with a
"bird interest". Good condition.
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THE BIRD SANCTUARY AND WILD
LIFE RESERVE; CURRUMBIN, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA.
H/C (A. M. Griffiths) Revised Edition 1976. 96pp. This early
book gives the reader a look at this sanctuary 40 years ago. It
still remains on the visitor's "to see list" in the
21st century but it has changed dramatically in size since then.
Cover worn but the pages are in good condition. Special.
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THE CALL OF THE KOALA.
H/C in plastic cover. (Ambrose Pratt) 1st
Edition 1937. 120pp. This book is one of the few that is
dedicated to the Koala. It covers everything that you need to
know about this favourite Australian "Teddy Bear".
Illustrated with black & white photographs. This title is
very collectable and is now scarce. Very good condition.
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THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE
ENCYCLOPEDIA: An Illustrated Library of all the Animals, Birds,
Fish, insects and Reptiles of the World - Volume 1. H/C
(Editors: Dr. Maurice Burton & Robert Burton) 1969. 140pp.
This volume covers anything beginning with A (Aardvark) and
everything in between and finishes Barber Fishes. Good
condition. FREE to any student who can use this book.
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THE LORE OF THE LYREBIRD.
H/C
(Ambrose Pratt) 6th Edition 1951. 80pp.This book is fully
devoted to the complete life of the Lyrebird and its habitat. A
most interesting subject !
Good condition. Special.
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THE LORE OF THE
LYREBIRD. H/C + Damaged D/W
(Ambrose Pratt) 8th Edition 1951. 80pp.
Good condition. Special.
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THE NATIVE BEAR BOOK:
AUSTRALIA. Booklet
(Photographs by: Squire Morgan, Phil Ward, Noel Burnet & E.
B. Studios - "Sun" Feature Bureau. 1933. 32pp. The
booklet of photographs show the koala in many poses with a
suitable caption. Very collectable..
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THE NIGHTINGALE: Its Story and
Song. H/C
+ Damaged D/W (Oliver G. Pike) 1st
Edition 1932. In this book the author deals at some length
with the Nightingale, probably the most fascinating song-bird in
the world, whose melody has captured man's imagination since the
beginning of history. He then passes on to chapters on a variety
of other birds whose singing is familiar to the English
countryside, and he has much information to give and many anecdotes
to tell. Illustrated with 24 photographs by the author. Good
condition.
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THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF BRITISH
BIRDS. H/C (S.
Vere Benson) New
Edition 1952. 224pp. This popular
book describes 236 species of birds found within the
United Kingdom together with 220 illustrations, 100 of which are
in full colour. Field reference / reading copy in reasonably
good condition. Special.
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THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF BRITISH
WILD ANIMALS. H/C + D/W
(Compiled by: W. J. Stokoe)
No Date - Circa 1950 ?
224pp. This popular book
describes 69 species of animal found within the United Kingdom
together with 72 illustrations, 46 of which are in full colour.
Good condition. Special.
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THE PLATYPUS.
Booklet (Charles Barrett)
1944. 63pp. This book provides all the information about
he Platypus, and its breeding and habitat etc. 28 illustrations.
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THE
PLATYPUS. Booklet
(Charles Barrett) 1944. 63pp. This book is in good
condition but has a damaged spine. Special. |
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UNDERSTANDING DOGS.
Booklet (Su
Swallow) 1st Edition 1978. 32pp. This booklet
is designed for the juniors of the family to learn about, and
how look after their dog. Good condition.
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WARRUMBUNGLE THE WALLABY: An
Australian Animal Story for Young People. H/C
(Harry Hodge) 1st Edition 1950. 128pp. This book consists
of over 30 individual stories about a young wallaby named
"Warrumbungle" and his exciting (and in some cases,
not so exciting) adventures with other wildlife friends.
Illustrated with black & white sketches. This is a very
collectable book. Good condition except for a small tear on a
couple of pages.
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WE BREED THE PLATYPUS.
Booklet (David Fleay) 3rd Edition,
January 1945. 46pp. This most informative booklet goes into
depth as to the breeding of the platypus. This book is now very
hard to find. Good condition. Special.
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WHAT BIRD IS THAT ?
H/C (Neville W.
Cayley) 10th Edition, July 1944. 320pp.
This book is the bird bible for the nature lover and
professional ornithologist alike. It is a most comprehensive and
informative book and describes hundreds of birds and pictured in
colour. Priced as a field reference / reading copy. Good
condition. Special.
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WHAT BIRD IS THAT ?
H/C (Neville W. Cayley)
Reprint 1956. 315pp. Ex lib. In excellent condition.
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WHAT BIRD IS THAT ?
Paperback (Neville W.
Cayley) Reprint 1983. 325pp. This
copy is the condensed / pocketbook version. Good condition.
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WHAT BIRD IS THAT ?
H/C + D/W
(Neville W. Cayley. Revised by: Terence R.
Lindsey) Deluxe
- Revised and Expanded Edition 1984.
802pp. This massive book is the "Big Daddy" of
them all and weighs over 3.5 kg. It has been completely revised,
updated and added to with over 400 full page plates never before
published. The best reference book ever published. Good
condition.
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WHAT MAMMAL IS THAT ?
H/C + D/W
(Illustrated by: Neville W. Cayley. Text by: Ronald
Strahan. Additional illustrations by: Peter Schouten)
1991. 270pp. This
book contains the paintings of mammals painted by Neville Cayley
which originally appeared in the book "Furred Animals of
Australia" by Ellis Troughton. The text now added, provides
information about the animal, its habitat, distribution, feeding
and breeding habits of each species, but also describes the
wider groups and families to which these animals belong.
Unfortunately, some of the species depicted have become extinct;
others shown have been discovered. Near mint condition.
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WILD NATURE IN QUEENSLAND.
Booklet (Charles Barrett) No date. 50pp.
This booklet was published by "The Courier Mail",
Brisbane. It contains information and articles on the wildlife
of Queensland illustrated with black & white photographs.
Rare. Damaged cover but otherwise in good condition.
Special.
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WILDLIFE OF THE BRISBANE AREA.
Paperback (Edited by: Wally
Davies) 1st Edition 1983. 216pp. This book is
a comprehensive guide to the variety of wildlife to be found in
the Brisbane, Queensland region. It includes native terrestrial
mammals, with a selection of common marine mammals. It also has
a guide to snakes, lizards, frogs, fish, butterflies and
spiders. A section on interesting birds is also included. Good
condition.
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WONDERS ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA.
Booklet (Charles Barrett) No date.
78pp. This fabulous booklet contains fully illustrated articles
and fascinating facts about Australia's unique world of animals.
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WONDERS OF ANIMAL LIFE - 2
Volumes. H/C
No specific one author or editor or publisher.
No dates. Volume
1 - 640pp. Volume
2 - pp 641 to 1212. These books are written as
papers together with black & white photographs by various
authors. An index can be found at the back of the second volume.
Good condition.
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AUSTRALIA'S CORAL REALM.
Booklet (Charles Barrett) 1st Edition 1943.
48pp. This collectable item contains a wealth of information on
the coral reefs of Australia in a particularly attractive and
interesting form with 32 illustrations. Good condition except
for a slightly damaged / repaired cover. Special.
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AUSTRALIA'S GREAT BARRIER
REEF. H/C + Damaged
D/W (Vincent Serventy) 1st Edition 1955. 87pp.
This is a convenient handbook on the corals, shells, crabs,
larger animals and birds of the Great Barrier reef with some
facts on the Reef's place in history. Illustrated. Good
condition.
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AUSTRALIAN MARINE FISHES IN
COLOUR. H/C + Damaged D/W (Neville
Coleman) 1st Edition 1974. 108pp. This book represents a
remarkable collection of marine fishes photographed in natural
conditions beneath Australian seas - 48 species from all around
Australia. Many of the species are illustrated in colour for the
first time, showing their true life colours and habitats. The
species are displayed in scientific order together with text
information on habits, food, behaviour, edibility, size, range
etc. Good condition.
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AUSTRALIA'S GREAT BARRIER
REEF. H/C + Chipped D/W
(Robert Endean) 1982. 348pp. This book, by the late Dr. Robert
Endean, presents a comprehensive survey of all aspects of this
remarkable region, which is a fascination both for the scientist
studying marine organisms and their reactions and for the
tourist observing the bewildering array of colour and form
displayed by the animal and plant life beneath the surface of
the sea. This book
is the first to describe all the families of animals and plants
found on the reefs. Separate chapters are devoted to hard
corals, worms, crustaceans, molluscs, echinoderms and coral reef
fishes as well as the history, geography, topography and the
construction of the reef are discussed. Illustrated with over
250 photographs. Very good condition.
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COMPLETE BOOK OF FISHING BAITS
& RIGS - Saltwater & Freshwater.
S/C (Julie & Lawrie McEnally)
1995. 80pp. This book provides all the professional
knowledge and tips as to how to catch a fish. Also includes a
separate large chart showing the fish species and rigs required
published by "The Courier
Mail" in Brisbane. Good
condition.
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CORAL WONDERLAND: The Living
Marvels of the Great Barrier Reef.
Booklet (Keith Gillett) 1st Edition 1980. 32pp.
This booklet provides the reader a general overall
picture of the Great Barrier Reef, its formation, corals, marine
animals and shells. Colour photographs. Excellent condition
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CORALS OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF.
H/C + D/W (Photography: Walter Deas.
Text by: Steve Domm) 1st Edition 1976. 127pp.
This title provides an authoritative introduction to
coral classification and biology and coral reef ecology and a
full colour identification guide to the corals of the area. The
authors take you to the underwater world to see the magnificent
features of the reef. The book also brings home
to us the fragility of the whole coral community with its
exposure to danger in all ways which will help us to understand
the need to preserve and protect the greatest coral reef on
earth. Good condition.
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DESTINATION BARRIER REEF.
H/C + Damaged D/W (A. C. C. Lock) 1st
Edition 1955. 227pp. This is an account of the author's travels
from the northern end of Hinchinbrook Channel near Cardwell in
Queensland, thence to Townsville, Cairns and to Thursday Island
in the Torres Strait then on to the island of Badu. From here he
returns to Cairns. Good condition.
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DIVER'S LUCK: A Story of Pearling
Days. H/C + D/W
(Clarence Benham) 1st Edition 1949. 258pp.
This is a true adventure of a young man who looked for
adventure. His tried his luck as a diver, first in Torres Strait
(in Queensland) and later in the Solomon Islands. His
experiences are absorbing and tells of the rough and ready life
of the pearling fleet, of its picturesque crews and their ways,
and of the strange beauty and perils of the undersea world.
There are many tales that have to be read some of which are
rather chilling. A "must read" book for anybody who
loves adventure, the smell of salt water, and the breath of more
spacious days. Good condition except for foxed spots on the
inside covers.
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DIVER'S LUCK: A Story of Pearling
Days. H/C
(Clarence Benham) 1st Edition 1949. 258pp.
Good condition except for foxed spots on the inside covers.
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FISH and FISHERIES OF
AUSTRALIA. H/C + Damaged
D/W (T. C. Roughley) Reprint 1957. 343pp. This book
written by a notable authority on the study of Australian fish
and fisheries provides the reader with valuable information as
to where fish occur; how to catch them; the size they grow to;
their habits; and their respective edible qualities. Illustrated
with colour photographs. Good condition except for a marked
cover and a few foxed spots. Special.
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FISH and FISHERIES OF AUSTRALIA.
H/C (T. C. Roughley) Reprint 1961. 343pp.
Good condition except for a slightly damaged spine and a
few foxed spots. Special.
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FISHING QUEENSLAND. S/C
(No author. Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd) 94pp. This book introduces to
the reader a complete "run down" on the areas for
fishing within Queensland plus a detailed account on each
species of fish. Good condition.
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GOLDFISH. H/C
(Anthony Evans) Reprint 1986. 96pp. This book is devoted
entirely only to the Goldfish. From selecting, varieties,
aquariums & ponds, care & feeding, breeding, health and
more. Illustrated with line drawings and photographs. Ex lib.
Good condition.
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GREAT BARRIER REEF... and some
mention of other Australian Coral Reefs. H/C
(William J. Dakin) Reprint 1953. 135pp. This book is of general
interest to all as it provides information on the different
types of coral reefs in Queensland, Western Australia and
others. It also details the animals and creatures that live in
the reefs and more. Very good condition.
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GUIDE TO SHELLS OF PAPUA NEW
GUINEA. H/C
+ Damaged D/W (Alan Hinton) No date - Circa 1980. 74pp.
This excellent reference book provides information and 68 colour
plates illustrating over 1450 individual shells representing 950
distinct species. Good condition.
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HOME IS THE SEA: FOR WHALES.
H/C + Damaged D/W (Sarah R. Riedman
& Elton T. Gustafson) 1st Edition 1968. 262pp. A
completely accurate account of scientific information and
fascinating in its stories about whales, their early ancestors,
their evolution, and their present day kin. Many illustrations
and photographs. Ex lib. Good condition.
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MARINE MOLLUSCS OF VICTORIA. H/C
+ D/W in plastic cover. (J. Hope Macpherson & C. J. Gabriel.
Drawings by: G. J. Browning) 1st Edition 1962. 475pp. This
handbook will be most useful and of great value for those
Australian people interested in collecting sea shells on the
Victorian beaches. It is generally simple and non-technical and
also contains a most comprehensive glossary explaining the
technical terms used in the scientific but well detailed
descriptions with over 500 illustrations which cover all the
common species of Victorian shells, together with their range and
distribution. Their points of difference are stated simply, and
any feature of special interest is discussed, so identification is
made easy. A systematic list of the remaining species is given
with their authors and recorded Victorian localities. There is a
definition of each family and of the principal genera including
the author of the genus and type species. Good condition.
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MARINE MOLLUSCS OF VICTORIA. H/C
+ D/W in plastic cover. (J. Hope Macpherson & C. J. Gabriel.
Drawings by: G. J. Browning) 1st Edition 1962. 475pp. Ex library
copy in good condition but with tape marks in the front and rear
back covers. Special.
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MARVELS OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
- NORTH AUSTRALIA AND NEW GUINEA.
Booklet (D. Tennant) 2nd Edition, Circa 1930's. 50pp. An
account with black & white photographs of many species of
animal that can found in these areas on land, reef and sea. Good
condition.
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QUEENSLAND AND BARRIER REEF
SHELLS. H/C + D/W (O.
H. Rippingale & D. F. McMichael) 1st Edition 1961.
210pp. This most sought after book provides a full account of
the species of shells found in Queensland waters together full
colour illustrations. Rare. Good condition.
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RIGBY'S AUSTRALIAN FISHERMAN'S
ATLAS. H/C
(David Capel. Artwork by: John Chizmesya) 1st Edition
1982. 128pp. This book provides important information on each
State and Territory with maps as to where to go fishing as well
as other details of interest to the fisherman. Excellent
condition.
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SHARK BAY DAYS. S/C
(G. W. Fry) 1995
Reprint of 1988 edition with new material.
80pp. Shark
Bay from the
pearling days to the present.
Jack Fry’s life as a pearler and fisherman in an area
now the centre of tourism. Tales of men and boats. Illustrated.
Mint condition.
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SHARK HUNTERS. Paperback
(Ben Cropp) Reprint / Seal Books 1976. 192pp. The experiences of
this well known shark-hunter together with of his own underwater
photographs are illustrated in this book. Good condition.
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SHARKS: The Search for a
Repellent. H/C + Damaged
D/W (Theo W. Brown)
1st Edition 1973. 134pp. A most unusual book
relating the experiments the author has tried in trying to repel
sharks after his friend was attacked and later died from the
shark attack in Sydney's Middle Harbour. His first hand accounts
of his experiments are expressed here and a fascinating report
on work in progress (at the time of printing) which is profusely
illustrated with his own excellent photographs. Good condition.
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SHELL COLLECTING IN AUSTRALIA.
H/C + Damaged D/W (Neville Coleman)
1976. 176pp. Shell collecting is about one of the most
interesting, important, and sometimes frustrating. The factors
that govern successful field collecting is the knowledge of how,
when and where to find the elusive mollusc within the confines
of its habitat. This book provides a short cut for the beginner
and has expanded the horizons of the established collector.
There are chapters on cleaning shells as well as appendices on
marine reserves, clubs and societies. Illustrated with 168
colour and 79 black & white photographs. Good condition.
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SHELLS OF NEW GUINEA AND THE
CENTRAL INDO-PACIFIC. H/C +
D/W (Alan Hinton)
Reprint 1984. 94pp. An invaluable book containing many
superb photographs of shells, many of which are rarely found
elsewhere in the world. This book is complete with maps of
collection sites; an introduction to shell collecting; a text
detailing popular families and a comprehensive index. Each
illustration is accompanied by descriptions on the facing page
which makes it easier to detail the features of the shell. Near
mint condition.
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TELEGRAPH FISHING
GUIDE. (Brisbane,
Queensland) 3 Books from the 1970's & 1980's together with
numerous newspaper cutting relating to fishing.
1 lot. Special
price.
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THE AUSTRALIAN FISHERMAN.
H/C + D/W (Harold Vaughan)
1st Edition 1982. 400pp. The fisherman's dream ! This massive
guide details all types of equipment and how to select tackle
for your type of fishing. Techniques for lake, estuary, river,
beach and boat fishing are dealt with in a clear and concise
way. Prawning and spear fishing is also covered. Included are 30
colour maps which illustrate the main fishing grounds of
Australia with details on the best fishing spots. Illustrated
with over 250 full colour photographs of fish and crustaceans
will enable to identify your catch with details of the right rig
and bait will explain how to catch them.
Excellent condition.
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THE AUSTRALIAN GREAT BARRIER REEF
IN COLOUR. H/C + D/W
(Keith Gillett) Reprint 1976. 112pp. This book is his greatly
revised and updated of his first book "CORAL
WONDERLAND: The Living Marvels of the Great Barrier Reef"
published in 1980. It contains more text and more
photographs. Very good condition.
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THE COMMERCIAL FISHES AND
FISHERIES OF QUEENSLAND. Booklet
(An Essay by: J. Douglas Ogilby. First Published 1916.
Revised & Illustrated by Tom C. Marshall, Fisheries Branch,
Department of Harbours and Marine, Brisbane, Queensland.)
1954. 121pp. This is an exceptional booklet as it
describes all the fish species together with photographs found
in Queensland waters. Scarce. Good condition.
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THE
GOLDEN QUEST: 'Roaring days of the West Australian Gold Rushes and Life in
the Pearling Industry'
H/C (A. C. V. Bligh) Reprint of the 1958 Edition
with new material. 1984. 235pp. The
search for gold and the hazards of pearling.
A vivid picture of life in the early days of the unexplored North.
Illustrated. New - Mint condition.
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THE
GOLDEN QUEST: 'Roaring days of the West Australian Gold Rushes and Life in
the Pearling Industry'
H/C (A. C. V. Bligh) Reprint of the 1958 Edition
with new material. 1984. 235pp. New but with a
faded spine.
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THE GREAT BARRIER REEF,
AUSTRALIA - The South Pacific Wonder in Full Color.
Booklet
(No author. Nucolorvue Productions, Moorabbin, Victoria)
Circa Mid 1960's.
24pp. This book is full of colour photographs of people
and places on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. Good
condition.
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THE GREAT BARRIER REEF AND ITS
ISLES. Bound
Booklet (Charles
Barrett) This is
reprint of an article from "The National Geographic
Magazine" - Page Numbers 355 to 384. No date. Circa
1940's. Good condition.
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THE GREAT BARRIER REEF AND SOME
MENTION OF OTHER AUSTRALIAN CORAL REEFS. H/C
(W. J. Dakin. Revised by: Isobel Bennett)
2nd Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1963. 176pp.
This book is of general interest to all as it provides
information on the different types of coral reefs in Queensland,
Western Australia and others. It also details the animals and
creatures that live in the reefs and more. Good condition.
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THE GREAT BARRIER REEF AND SOME
MENTION OF OTHER AUSTRALIAN CORAL REEFS. Paperback.
(W. J. Dakin) Walkabout
Pocketbook - 2nd Impression 1970.
176pp. Good condition.
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THE GREAT BARRIER REEF OF
AUSTRALIA: A Popular Account of Its General Nature, compiled by
the Great Barrier Reef Committee, Brisbane, 1926.
Booklet (The
Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau) 2nd
Edition 1926. This booklet is an account of the Barrier Reef
complete with folding map at the rear of the book. Illustrated.
Now scarce. Good
condition. Collectable.
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15.00
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THE SCREAM OF THE REEL. Paperback
(No author) Budget Books 1st Edition 1984.380pp. This book is
full of humour, thrilling yarns about famous catches,
suspenseful tales about the unending battle of wits between fish
and anglers. The items have been arranged so that the book
repeatedly surprises and moves at a rattling pace. regardless of
whether you/him/her fishes for "tiddlers" or marlin.
sawfish or trout no angler can fail to find joyous reading this
fishing classic. Good condition.
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TROPICAL FISHES OF THE GREAT
BARRIER REEF. H/C
(Tom Marshall. Illustrated by: George Coates) 1st Edition 1966.
239pp. This excellent book describes in detail the species of
all the tropical fish together with an illustration of each.
Well presented and a delight to read. Good condition.
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TROPICAL FISHES OF THE GREAT
BARRIER REEF. S/C
-Paperback (Tom C. Marshall. Illustrated by: George Coates)
Revised Edition 1982. 262pp.
Near new in excellent condition.
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UNDERSTANDING FISHING
TACKLE. H/C + D/W
(Dick Lewers) Reprint 1974. 240pp. In this book the author
describes and covers every type of tackle required from rods and
reels to hook, line and sinker including for good measure
bait-collecting equipment and methods. It also explains casting
and much, much more. Includes many photographs clearly
illustrating the descriptions as described in the book. Good
condition.
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WATER LIFE (Sun
Nature Book No. 4).
Booklet (Charles Barrett) No date. 43pp. This collectable
item contains a wealth of information on fish, shells and some
bird life in a particularly attractive and interesting form.
Good condition except for a loose centre page.
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WHALE OF A SHARK.
Paperback (Ben Cropp) Reprint / Seal Books 1970. 128pp.
Further experiences of this well known shark-hunter together
with of his own underwater photographs are illustrated in this
book. Good condition.
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WHALEMEN ADVENTURERS.
Paperback (W. J. Dakin) First published 1934 / Revised 1938.
This edition Sirius Books 1963. 285pp. This is a story of
whaling in Australian waters and other Southern seas related
thereto, from the days of sails to modern times. Good condition.
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WHALING AROUND AUSTRALIA.
H/C + D/W (Max
Colwell) 1st Edition 1969. 176pp. This is a history of whaling
in Australian waters and the methods used in the last two
centuries. Interesting reading. Ex lib. Good condition.
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WHALING AROUND AUSTRALIA.
Paperback (Max
Colwell) Seal Books
1977. 180pp. Good
condition.
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WONDERS OF THE GREAT BARRIER
REEF. H/C
(T. C. Roughley)
Reprint 1943. 282pp.This is interesting and a detailed
account of a visit to the Great Barrier Reef by the author. He
talks about the reef, the corals, and the wildlife as well as
the fishing. Illustrated with 52 natural colour and black &
white photographs. Good condition.
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WONDERS OF THE GREAT BARRIER
REEF. H/C (T. C. Roughley)
Reprint, May 1951. 283pp.
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WONDERS OF THE GREAT BARRIER
REEF. H/C
(T. C. Roughley) Reprint,
May 1961. 279pp. Ex lib. Good
condition.
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Kangaroo
/ Wallaby with her
Joey
Australian Tawny
Frogmouth
The Australian 'Little Grey Butcherbird'
An English squirrel enjoying my muesli bar in Hyde Park, London.
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