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101 COOL MAGIC TRICKS. Singleton, Glen. Hinckler Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002 reprint, 208 pages, illustrated. A clearly-illustrated book, packed with conjuring fun. Dazzle your friends and family! Simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Light edge wear, good. ISBN 1865153168. Keywords: magic tricks conjuring Cat nr 5415 - $A14
101 SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS. Basic Principles Made Clear by Simple Demonstrations. Podendorf, I. Odhams A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1966 reprint, 56 pages, illustrated. A great collection of interesting experiments anyone can conduct. Well illustrated with simple drawings and diagrams. Some wear to boards, especially top and bottom of spine, but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: science exzpoeriments physics chemistry electricity Cat nr 3830 - $A16
101 WEEKEND GIFT PROJECTS FROM WOOD. Jacobson, James A. Sterling A4 paperback, 1993, 160p, illsts. Sketch designs, lists of materials and full constructional notes for each project. Name in front, some wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0806903228. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts hobbies recreations wood timber gifts Cat nr 2684 - $A18
50 OF THE FINEST DRINKING GAMES. Lynch, Jenny. Lagoon Books, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, no date, 104 pages, illustrated. Each game illustrated with its own distinctive coloured plate. Near-fine copy. ISBN 1899712178. Keywords: games amusements drinks recreations Cat nr 4955 - $A21
A BOOK OF MEMORIES. Folk Art Workshop No.1. Kneen, Deborah. Australian Artist Publishing, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 40 pages, illustrated. Very good condition. Colour illustrations and instructions. ISBN 0646216570. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies folk art Cat nr 8319 - $A12
A GUIDE TO TACTICAL COMBAT. Fallout Tactics. Interplay paperback (stiff card), 72 pages, illustrated. 'The story of how we learnt to make the bombs that made the whole world feel better.' By the Local Union of Brotherhood Scribes 432. Keywords: games instructions reference Cat nr 5419 - $A16
A HISTORY OF PLAYING CARDS. and a Bibliography of Cards and Gaming. Hargrave, Catherine Perry. Dover Publications, quarto paperback, reprint, 462 pages, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) An enormous collection of material, with over 1400 illustrations. Based on a collection of Old Cards and Books held by the United States Playing Card Company. Stained edges and general wear but fair. Keywords: card cards games gaming players playing Cat nr 4613 - $A21
A JERK ON THE END. Reflections of a Mediocre Fisherman. Hughes, Robert. London, Harvill Press, octavo hardcover, 1999, 117 pages, illustrated. A famous Australian meditates on fishing and its joys. Greeting inside front, otherwise good with excellent cloth and spine lettering and good dust-jacket. ISBN 1860467032. Keywords: fishing recreations hobbies philosophy Cat nr 6920 - $A16
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO YOUR BERNINA. (Teach Yourself to Sew Better). Saunders, Jan. Chilton Book Company, Creative Arts, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. A4, 1991, 269 pages. illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The book is a little the worse for wear - someone must have done a lot of sewing! A bit worn on edges and corners damaged but overall is it is intact and fair enough - and is is short supply in Australia. Keywords: sewing machines bernina instructions craft crafts handcrafts hobbies handicrafts Cat nr 7666 - $A26
ABC's of MODEL RAILROADING, The. Kalmbach Books. Kalmbach Books, USA, A4, light card covers, 72p, illustrated. Well illustrated with sketches and B&W photos. Some wear but generally fairly good. ISBN 0890245363. Keywords: railways trains transport railroads engines rolling stock locomotives travel tracks plans society models Cat nr 6715 - $A16
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - DARK SUN. Anon. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5273 - $A21
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - RULES BOOK. Anon. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Well worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5275 - $A21
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - VALLEY OF DUST & FIRE. Baker, L. Richard, 3rd. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5274 - $A21
ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGON - VEILED ALLIANCE. Anon. TSR (UK), A4 paperback (stiff card), illustrated. Worn, but fairly good and intact. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5276 - $A21
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. DARK SUN - DRAGON KINGS. Brown, Timothy B. TSR (UK), A4 hardcover 256 pages, illustrated. Some wear, plastic on boards wrinkled, but otherwise good and solid. ISBN 1560762357. Keywords: games hobbies role-playing Cat nr 5272 - $A26
ADVANCED ROCKCRAFT. Robbins, Royal. La Siesta Press (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1973, 95 pages, illustrated. With numerous line drawings & B&W photos. This is a well-used copy and is grubby and worn, especially back cover but is intact. ISBN 910856567. Keywords: rock climbing rockcraft recreations outdoors sport sports Cat nr 7724 - $A20
Aircraft of the Aces 02: JUNKERS JU87 OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3295 - $A16
Aircraft of the Aces 03: SOVIET ACES OF WORLD WAR 2. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3296 - $A16
Aircraft of the Aces 05: Bf 109D/E ACES OF THE BLITZKRIEG. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3297 - $A16
Aircraft of the Aces 08: MUSTANG ACES OF 8th AIRFORCE. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3298 - $A16
Aircraft of the Aces 19: SCANDINAVIAN SIDESHOW 1940-45. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3306 - $A16
Aircraft of the Aces 21: JUNKERS JU87 STUKAGESCHWADER 1937-41. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3307 - $A16
Aircraft of the Aces 60: GERMAN JET ACES OF WORLD WAR 2. Various Contributors. Osprey Aviation/Delprado quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. 64 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. Detailed account of the plane in action. Well illustrated, quality printing. In near-new condition. Keywords: air war warfare aircraft aeroplanes battles strategy tactics pilots engagements Cat nr 3313 - $A16
AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKING - Book ONE. Ingalls, Albert G. (editor). Scientific American octavo hardcover, 4th Edition, 1953, 497 pages, illustrated. Comprehensive book, packed with useful information - with many diagrams, charts and photographs. General wear, name almost worn off spine from handling and other minor defects that don't affect the text, etc. Generally fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: telescopes astronomy cosmology hobbies Cat nr 7289 - $A26
AMATEUR TELESCOPE MAKING - Book TWO. Ingalls, Albert G. (editor). Scientific American octavo hardcover, 1st Edition, 1978, 650 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book, weighed 1 kg without packaging - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Comprehensive book, packed with useful information - with many diagrams, charts and photographs. General wear, permanent plastic over boards, small name stamp in front but fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: telescopes astronomy cosmology hobbies Cat nr 7290 - $A31
AN INTRODUCTION TO TOLE PAINTING. Marsh, Tracy. Tracy Marsh Publications, small quarto paperback (stiff card), 1987, 23p, illsts. Name in black marker on front, some wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0959017445. Keywords: craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 5396 - $A13
ARMORED FIST 2 User Manual (Novalogic). 'The Art of War' - M1A2 Main Battle Tank simulations. Anon. Paperback, 78p, illstd. Creased at back, corners worn, but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: games manuals Cat nr 2795 - $A16
ART OF MAKING TEDDY BEARS, The. Laing, Jennifer. Sally Milner Publishing (Aust), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993 reprint, 64 pages, illsts.Illustrated with line drawings, pattern and colour plates. Near-NEW. ISBN 1863510990. Keywords: teddies teddy bears toys animals craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 5552 - $A24
ART OF MAKING WOODEN TOYS, The. Stevenson, Peter. Chilton Book Co (USA) quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1971, 250 pages, illustrated. A terrific book, packed with information and advice and fully illustrated with plans and constructional details, together with photos, some in colour. Light general wear, back cover has a tear, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0801958695. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry wood timber toys Cat nr 8497 - $A31
ART OF STENCILLING, The. Barnett, Helen. Osmiroid Creative Leisure Series, quarto paperback (pictorial card), 1989, 62 pages, illustrated. Very good condition. ISBN 1871517257. Keywords: stencils stencilling craft crafts handcrafts hobbies handicrafts Cat nr 2601 - $A21
AUSTRALIAN CARPENTER METRICATED. Lloyd, C. and W. Watson Sharp. Macmillan Australia, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978 reprint of 1976 Metric Edition, 214 pages, illustrated. A classic text brought up to date for the Metric age. Effectively a course in carpentry, well illustrated with clear line drawings and constructional details. The boards are heavily rubbed, in fact look as if they might have been sandpapered! However the material within is all good and the pages clean. There is a small blotted-out name on front endpaper. Keywords: woodwork carpentry crafts hobbies construction cabinetmaking building Cat nr 8479 - $A36
AUSTRALIAN FISH GUIDE. Prokop, Frank. The Australian Fishing Network (AFN). Paperback (stiff pictorial card with linen finish to protect from heavy wear), 2000, 224 pages, illustrated. With full-colour photos of fish species and line drawings of hooks, etc. A stack of information and reference material. Near-NEW copy. ISBN 1865130087. Keywords: fish fishes fishing Cat nr 5571 - $A36
AUSTRALIAN GEMHUNTER'S GUIDE, The. An authoritative handbook for all collectors. Buchester, K.J. Walkabout Pocketbooks paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1973, 213 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated handbook, with many B&W and colour photos and maps. A wealth of advice and information, locations, and more. A goldmine in a small book! Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0725400501. Keywords: gems mining minerals fossicking stones Cat nr 6141 - $A21
BBC MICROCOMPUTER FOR BEGINNERS, The. Dunn, Seamus, and Morgan, Valerie. Prentice Hall paperback, 1983, 312p. Includes programming in BASIC. Has occasional underlining and marks in margin. Bit grubby on edges. Fair. ISBN 0130693286. Keywords: computers computing basic programming programs hobbies Cat nr 4447 - $A21
BE YOUR OWN CARPENTER. Kristensen, Veronika. Kristensen (Australia), A4 paperback, 128 pages, illsts. Down-to-earth advice, with diagrams, B&W and colour photos. Home renovations - furniture - useful gadgets - gist and toys - practical finishing - and numerous everyday devices and pieces. A bit worn but fairly good. ISBN 0908240287. Keywords: carpentry woodwork wood timber furniture building tools Cat nr 3589 - $A21
BEGINNER'S BOOK OF OIL PAINTING, The. Hill, Adrian. Studio Vista, pictorial boards, octavo hardcover, 1977, 76p, illsts. A compact, practical guide. Some minor marks, otherwise good copy. ISBN 028980101X. Keywords: art painting oils artists techniques hobbies illustration Cat nr 2948 - $A15
BEGINNER'S BOOK OF POTTERY. Part Two (2): Throwing, Casting, Decoration, and Firing. Powell, Harold. London, Blandford Press, octavo hardcover, 1963 reprint, 64 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos and sketches. Excellent green cloth and black spine lettering, writing inside front. No dust-jacket. Keywords: pottery ceramics hobbies craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts Cat nr 6536 - $A13
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WATERCOLOUR (watercolor). A Complete step-by-step Guide to Techniques & Materials. Gair, Angela. New Holland, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997 reprint, 96 pages, illustrated. Attractive, stimulating book. Very good copy. ISBN 185368323X. Keywords: art paints painting watercolour watercolor Cat nr 7482 - $A18
BEGINNER'S LOOK AT WOODCARVING. With Creative Power Tools. Bondhus, Willard. Dremel (USA) A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974, 36 pages, illustrated. Good condition except for name sticker on front. Keywords: wood timber woodcarving craft hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts Cat nr 7787 - $A14
BEGINNERS' GUIDE TO WARGAMING. Quarrie, Bruce. Patrick Stevens paperback (pictorial boards), 1987, 136 pages, illustrated. 'The ideal introduction to a fascinating and absorbing hobby.' Many illustrations. Ex-Library, with the usual cancelled stamps, permanent plastic over cover. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0850598524. Keywords: war wargaming games hobbies competitions battles Cat nr 4063 - $A21
BEST OF WOOD BOOK 3, The (Better Homes and Gardens). Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Meredith (USA) A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1995, 160 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Contains: 34 shop-tested projects for every skill level with 352 step-by-step diagrams and photos (many in full colour). Complete assembling and finishing instructions, material lists and cutting diagrams. However, please note: Imperial measures (about time the USA joined the rest of the world and started using metrics!). Very good copy. No dust-jacket (probably didn't have one). ISBN 0696025833. Keywords: wood timber projects woodworking carpentry hobbies Cat nr 6231 - $A31
BEYOND THE CASCADE. Step-by-Step Guides to the 88 Classic 3-Ball Juggling Tricks. Gillson, George. The Ugly Juggling Company. Paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994 reprint, 106 pages, illustrated. Scarce book, hard to find in Australia. This copy fairly good. Has blotted out name in front and some pages a little bent but generally solid and clean. ISBN 0951699814. Keywords: games entertainment juggling hobbies skills Cat nr 6419 - $A31
BLIZZARD'S WONDERFUL WOODEN TOYS. Blizzard, Richard. London, BBC/John Murray, large hardcover (approx. A4), pictorial boards, 1985, 224 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A fabulous collection from the TV toy-building personality (on the BBC). Detailed diagrams, photos and instructions for about 28 models. Includes such old favourites as: Dumper truck, Stilts, See-Saw, Wheelbarrow, Play House, Space Station, etc. The book is in good clean condition. ISBN 0563165626. Keywords: toys hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts timber wood woodwork carpentry Cat nr 8480 - $A36
BREAD DOUGH CREATIONS. Roach, Susan. Milner Craft Series paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 60 pages, illustrated. Nice book, with numerous illustrations, including line drawings and full-colour plates. Very good. ISBN 1863511024. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies bread dough Cat nr 6394 - $A21
BRIDGE WORKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS, The. Marston, Paul, and Brightling, Richard. Contract Bridge Supplies, Paperback, 1988 reprint, 137p, illsts. Name in front, otherwise good clean copy. ISBN 0959045309. Keywords: games recreations bridge cards play Cat nr 4431 - $A16
BUILDING SMALL BOATS, SURF CRAFT AND CANOES In FIBREGLASS. Toghill, Jeff, and Fleet, John. Reed Books (Australia, oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1981, 103 pages, illustrated. Materials, equipment, plugs and moulds, troubleshooting, repairs, etc. With many diagrams and B&W photos. Light wear, small area damage front, but fairly good. ISBN 0589502786. Keywords: boats boating building construction canoes Cat nr 6527 - $A26
CABINETMAKING (The Art of Woodworking). Time-Life. Time-Life Books, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, spiral bound, 1992, 144 pages, illustrated. Numerous colour illustrations and clear instructions. Note: Imperial measures. Very good. No dust-jacket (probably issued without one). ISBN 0809499045. Keywords: wood timber projects woodworking carpentry hobbies Cat nr 6232 - $A26
CALLIGRAPHER'S PROJECT BOOK, The. Haines, Susanne. HarperCollins A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991 reprint, 144 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated in B&W and colour, with extensive instructions and suggestions. With details of equipment, materials, penmanship, design, and a great selection of actual projects, fully described. Good condition. ISBN 0004124839. Keywords: letters lettering hobbies craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts penmanship Cat nr 7592 - $A18
CANVAS EMBROIDERY PATTERNS. Coats Sewing Group. Coats Sewing Group (Glasgow), paperback, 28 patterns in colour with instructions. Some wear and marks but intact and fairly good. Keywords: canvas embroidery sewing patterns craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts Cat nr 4239 - $A16
CARD GAMES. Arnold, Peter (editor). Reed Paperback (stiff card), 1989, 162p, illsts. Over forty games described. Near-fine copy. ISBN 1851526846. Keywords: games cards players playing recreations Cat nr 2300 - $A16
CARD GAMES AND TRICKS. A ste-by-step guide to the world';s greatest card tricks & games for adults & children. Anon. Parragon, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 64 pages, illustrated. Minor defects, good. Well illustrated with photos. ISBN 1405439203. Keywords: cards games tricks magic conjuring effects Cat nr 8439 - $A14
CARD GAMES (Collins Pocket reference). A guide to the rules and strategies of play. Diagram Group. HarperCollins compact paperback (stiff pictorial card - linen finish, 1994, 317 pages. Wide selection of card games, from popular to less well-known, including family, children's, patience, competitive, etc. Front cover a little bent, minor wear, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0004704592. Keywords: cards games recreations Cat nr 7584 - $A14
CARVING - How to Carve Wood and Stone.Weiss, Harvey. 'The Beginning Artists Library' - A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, Addison-Wesley, 1976, 72 pages, illustrated. This is an ex-library book with the usual cancelled library stamps and some degree of grubbiness, and covers worn, but it is in intact and solid. ISBN0201091607. Keywords: carving art crafts wood stone Cat nr 5869 - $A26
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING TECHNIQUES. Cassettari, Stephen. Angus & Robertson paperback (stiff pictorial card) with fold-over flap, 1987, 120 pages, illustrated. Extensive instructional notes and illustrations, including many in colour. A little wear, name in front, but good and solid. ISBN 0207155380. Keywords: art painting china chinese handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 5842 - $A31
CLASSIC DIVES OF THE WORLD. Dobbs, Horace. Oxford Illustrated Press, quarto hardcover, 1987, 151 pages, illustrated. The Oxford Illustrated Press, quarto hardcover, 1987, 151 pages, illustrated with a stack of maps, B&W and colour photos. Dives in the Pacific, Indian, Atlantic Oceans, North Sea, English Channel, Caribbean, Florida, Coral Sea, red Sea, mediterranean, etc. Very good copy with very good pictorial board covers. Dust-jacket has minor edge wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0946609438. Keywords: oceans seas dives diving recreations fish fishing undersea underwater travel tourism Cat nr 5189 - $A26
COMMODORE 64 Micro Computer USER MANUAL. Anon. Commodore (UK), paperback (card), spiral-bound, 1984, 188p, illsts. Including Beginning Basic and much useful information for the experimenter. Some wear to covers, otherwise fairly good. Keywords: commodore computers programs programming hobbies Cat nr 4444 - $A26
COMPLETE BOOK OF CARD GAMES, The. Arnold, Peter (editor). Octopus Books, octavo hardcover, 1989, 256 pages, illustrated. Over sixty games described. Very good copy. ISBN 0706438930. Keywords: games cards players playing recreations Cat nr 5044 - $A21
COMPLETE BOOK OF CHESS OPENINGS. Reinfeld, Fred (compiler). Barnes & Noble, paperback, 1958 reprint, 182 pages. Combining The SEVENTH BOOK OF CHESS OPENINGS and THE EIGHTH BOOK OF CHESS OPENINGS. Small area of damage on front cover (see illst) and a bit bent, otherwise o.k. Keywords: games recreations hobbies chess Cat nr 3261 - $A18
COMPUTER SPACE GAMES. Games Programs for Your Micro. Various Contributors. Lon, Usborne Publishing, small quarto Paperback (card), 1982, 48p, illsts. For C64, VIC20, Apple, TRS80, Electron, BBC, Spectrum & ZC81. Well illustrated near-fine copy. Exceedingly scarce! ISBN 0860206831. Keywords: computers programming basic programs programmes hobbies experiments electronics Cat nr 1090 - $A36
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGNS. Heppenstall, B.W. London, John Murray, oblong hardcover, approx. quarto, 1965 reprint, 80 pages, illustrated. Constructional details, with drawings and photos for over 30 pieces of furniture. The blue cloth is sun-faded and the dust-jacket worn but overall it is fairly good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies woodwork timber furniture Cat nr 8496 - $A21
COSTUME DOLLS AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. Craven, Winifred M. Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, London. Quarto hardcover, 1964 reprint, 109 pages, illustrated. With numerous line drawings, measurement and B&W photo plates. Along with some general preliminary chapters, the book gives details for: Queen Elizabeth 1st, King Henry 8th, Queen Victoria in Crinoline and Queen Victoria with Bustle, Elizabeth Woodville, wife of King Edward 4th), King Charles 2nd, Nell Gwyn, Infanta Margarita Teresa, Tower warder, Ballet Dancers (3 ballets), Giraffe-Necked Woman, an African Girl, Chinese Coolie, Indian Woman, Patrician Lady of Old Venice, Lemon Seller of Venice Today, Eskimo Women, and More Dolls for Future Making. Green cloth and spine lettering excellent. Only the dust-jacket is poor. Keywords: dolls toys collectibles collectables craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 3799 - $A26
CREATING COLOUR WITH DYLON. Anon. Tracy Marsh Publications, spiral-bound, hardcover book, 1998, 62 pages, illustrated. A well-printed attractive book with colour illustrations throughout. Note that there is an offer for Free Dylon Dye in the front but due to the age of the book this probably still doesn't apply. You would need to check with the address given there. Book in very good condition. And scarce. Keywords: dyes dyestuff textiles craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 2929 - $A26
CREATIVE BOOK of STENCILLING DESIGNS.Green, Caroline. Golden Press, vertical (tall) hardcover, pictorial boards, 1990, 96 pages, illustrated in colour throughout. Over 40 original and stylish ideas for stencilling your home.170 photos, with clear instructions. Techniques, materials, projects, and much more. Very good condition. ISBN 086101491X. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts stencils decor Cat nr 3055 - $A16
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY. Over Twenty Simple Projects. Anon. Creative Emroidery, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 64 pages, plus fold-out Pattern Sheet & Iron-On Transfer Sheet. Bautiful book in near-new condition. ISBN 1853912522. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies embroidery sewing Cat nr 8325 - $A21
CROSS STITCH DESIGN MANUAL. Rose, Fran. David & Charles, A4 hardcover, 1988, 144 pages, illustrated. Has an excellent selection of patterns and coloured plates. Cloth grubby and stained, no dust-jacket. ISBN 071538919X. Keywords: crosstitch cross stitch sewing needlework craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 7105 - $A16
CYCLING THE BUSH - 100 Rides in New South Wales.Klinge, Sven. Hill of Content Publishing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 382 pages, illustrated.Fantastic collection of useful material for the cycling enthusiast. With extensive details of the terrain and features of each tide, maps and photos, many of them in colour. Has some wear and signs of use but is fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0855722045. Keywords: bikes bicycling riding cycling travel tourism bush guidebooks maps Cat nr 6501 - $A16
DECORATING BASKETS. Over 100 Beautiful Baskets to Make for Gifts, Special Occasions & Around the Home. Cusick, Dawn. New York, Sterling/Lark A4 hardcover, 1990< 128 pages, illustrated. Minor damage to cover boards, otherwise good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0806958243. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies baskets canework decor decoration Cat nr 7918 - $A24
DECORATIVE PAINTING OF THE WORLD. A Project Book of Folk Art. Marsh, Tracy. Lifetime Distributors, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1996 reprint, 176 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A beautiful book with detailed instructions for reproducing folk art from many countries. With line drawings of patterns together with a stack of full-colour plates. The book is near-new condition, but lacks dust-jacket. Chapters cover: African Tribal Art - Mexican Painting - Islamic Style - Bauernmalerei - Classic French Style - Folk Painting in Sweden - Norwegian Rosemaling - Hinderloopen of the Netherlands - American Country - Mediterranean - Eastern Slavic Folk Painting - Decorative Painting of the East - English Roses and Castles, and more. ISBN 1875746005. Keywords: decor decoration painting art artwork craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 8327 - $A51
DEFINITIVE XBOX GAME GUIDE, The. XBM reviews: Review of every XBox game. Anon. Paragon Publishing paperback, 2002, 193 pages, illustrated. Fairly good condition. Keywords: games xbox cheats Cat nr 4185 - $A14
DICE AND CARD GAMES. Tremaine, Jon. Ken Fin, small hardcover, pictorial boards, 1996, 93 pages, illustrated. Neat book with illustrated instructions for up to 50 games. Minor wear, some writing inside front, but otherwise good solid copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 1875973621. Keywords: games cards dice recreations hobbies Cat nr 7420 - $A16
DRIVING TRAINS THE AUSTRALIAN WAY. Tronson, Mark. IFH Publishing Australia, Paperback (stiff card), 1987, 160 pages, illsts. Autobiography. Ex-library with usual cancelled stamps, etc, and is worn but intact. ISBN 0959110232. Keywords: rail railways railroads trains team steamers engines rolling stock drivers engineers transport travel history australia Cat nr 3655 - $A12
EASY TO MAKE SOFT TOYS. Owen, Cheryl. London, Anaya Publishers, small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1994 reprint, 96 pages, illustrated. Plans and full-colour illustrations for over 20 items. Good copy. ISBN 1854700243. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies toys Cat nr 8494 - $A26
EMBROIDERY (Guidelines Series). Jones, Nora. Macdonald Guidelines series, octavo hardcover, 1978, 96p, illsts. A practical basic reference book with numerous illustrations, some in colour. Fairly good copy with like dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts sewing hobbies Cat nr 5394 - $A16
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CALLIGRAPHY TECHNIQUES, The. Wilson, Diana Hardy. Burlington Books, large hardcover, approx. A4 square, 1991 reprint, 191 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Stimulating book, packed with coloured illustrations and instructions in techniques. The cover boards are a little degraded but it is otherwise good and solid with a fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 1853482358. Keywords: crafts craft handcrafts handicrafts hobbies writing letters lettering calligraphy decoration Cat nr 6771 - $A21
EVERYMAN'S WORD GAMES. Brandreth, Gyles. Lon, Guild Publishing, large octavo hardcover, 1986, 127p. A host of fun puzzles. Cloth a little degraded but fairly good. Dust-jacket rubbed and marked but fair. Keywords: puzzles quizzes competitions Cat nr 6342 - $A21
FAIRYTALE DOLL BOOK, The. Janitch, Valerie. Greenhouse Publications (Australia), A4 hardcover, 1988, 128 pages, illustrated. Actual-size Patterns for Toys, Clothes and Furniture. A very attractive book with lots of colour illustrations, patterns to copy, and details. Very good condition with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0864361815. Keywords: craft crafts dolls toys handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 5188 - $A26
FIMO FASHION JEWELRY. Simple and Easy. Anon. BPV Medweth & Co (Germany), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 48 pages, illustrated. Fully illustrated in colour. Good condition. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies jewelry Cat nr 7178 - $A26
FIRST AUSTRALIANS (The) - OUR HERITAGE IN STAMPS. Australian Bicentennial Collection (with stamps). Australia Post. Australia Post, approx. square paperback (stiff pictorial card), about A4 size, 36 pages, illustrated. Attractive book dealing with Aboriginal history. Complete with 8 different mint stamps untouched in pocket. Minor marks to book, good condition. ISBN 0642869634. Keywords: australia australian history aborigines aboriginals bicentennial stamps postage collectibles collectables Cat nr 7860 - $A20
FISHERMAN WHO LAUGHED, The. Pollard, Jack. Hutchinson of Australia, small octavo hardcover, 1983, 115 pages, illsts. Very good with very good dust-jacket (except crease on one flap). ISBN 0091482704. Keywords: fishing humour humor jokes Cat nr 4688 - $A11
FISHERMAN'S HANDBOOK, The. How to find, identify and catch the top Australian angling fish. Starling, Steve. Sandpiper Press, octavo, stiff card with dust-jacket, 1992, 163p, illsts. My cats love poring over this one! illustrated throughout with taunting colour photos, distribution maps, etc. Slight wear but basically good solid copy. ISBN 1875685015. Keywords: fish fishing sport sports game recreations australia seas oceans rivers angling anglers Cat nr 2267 - $A21
FISHING NEWS LOGBOOK. Keep a Record of Your Catches. Fishing News. Fishing News, oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card). Unused. Good condition. Keywords: fish fishing sport hobbies recreations Cat nr 3856 - $A16
FISHING THE CAPE. Hansen, Cliff. Marlin Publications, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1989, 144 pages, illustrated. Foreword by Max Walker. Has numerous line drawings, maps and full-colour photo plates. The enthusiastic fisherperson will love this book! Very good condition. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations hobbies Cat nr 4846 - $A21
FLYING SCOTSMAN ON TOUR AUSTRALIA. Dudley, John (text). Chapmans 1990. Large hardcover (approx. A4+), no pagination - about 64 pages, illsts. The train visited Australia for the Bicentenary celebrations and spent one year here. A great memorial of the event for the train aficionado. The pictorial boards repeat the dust-jacket illustration showing the handsome beast in full flight (well, still attached to the rails, of course). Book is in near-fine condition and the dust-jacket a trifle wrinkled on edges but good. ISBN 1855925044. Keywords: rail railways trains locomotives engines travel transport celebrations anniversaries Cat nr 1859 - $A24
FOOTSTEPS IN THE FOG (Compact Adventure Game Books). Thraves, Stephen. Hodder & Stoughton mini-paperback, 1994, 156 games, illustrated. Ideal for playing in the car or on holidays, with fold-out adventure cards. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0340606789. Keywords: hobbies games competitions challenges Cat nr 7992 - $A11
FRANK'S BOOK OF THE TELESCOPE. A Guide to Instruments for the Amateur Astronomer. Frank, Charles. Charles Frank (publisher), small octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1958, 132 pages, illustrated. For the hobbyist who likes making his own! Discusses basic principles, optics, etc. With fold-out photo plate and line drawings in text. Chipped ion board edges but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: telescopes astronomy cosmology hobbies Cat nr 7288 - $A16
FURNITURE IN 24 HOURS. Zakas, Spiros, and his students. Collier Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977 reprint, 128 pages, illustrated. Covers tending to curl and bit worn on edges but fairly good. ISBN 0020829000. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies carpentry wood timber furniture Cat nr 8499 - $A26
FURNITURE MADE EASY. Smith, Terry, and Haines, brian. Rigby, A4 hardcover, 1986 reprint, 221 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with designs, instructions, ideas. Some loss of colour to board edges and a couple of edge marks, otherwise good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0727017659. Keywords: wood timber carpentry furniture Cat nr 7169 - $A26
GENERAL LEATHERCRAFT. Cherry, Raymond. McKnight (USA), A4 paperback, 3rd Edition, 1948, 139 pages, illustrated. A general introduction to leather work, with a wealth of useful illustrations - line drawings and B&W photos and detailed instructions for a large number of projects. Small name on front and minor wear, otherwise good solid copy. Keywords: leather craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies leathercraft Cat nr 7884 - $A26
GENTLE NEEDLE ARTS, The. Daisywork, Lacemaking, Tatting, Netting, Irish crochet, Macrame. Golden Hands. Lon, Marshall Cavendish, large hardcover (A4-plus), 1979 reprint, 153p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Illustrated with numerous sketches and colour photos, etc. Good copy with fairly good dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies sewing Cat nr 5399 - $A26
GIANT BOOK OF CARD TRICKS. Longe, Bob. Hinkler Books, A4 paperback (stiff card), 255 pages, illustrated. Amaze and astound your friends and family! Wow the girlfriend or boyfriend with your cleverness. Become a magician! Packed with fascinating tricks, fully explained. Very good copy. ISBN 186515718X. Keywords: card tricks magic conjuring slight-of-hand hobbies stage theatre magicians Cat nr 5269 - $A26
GO AND GO-MOKU. The Oriental Board Games. Lasker, Edward. Dover Paperback, 2nd Revised Ed, 1960 reprint, 215 pages, illustrated. Minor edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0486206130. Keywords: games orient asia asian oriental recreations Cat nr 3682 - $A16
GREGORY'S FISHING GUIDE. Illustrated fish catalogue, Where to fish - with reference maps, Fishing techniques. Starling, Stephen. Gregory's Australia, large Paperback, Revised and Enlarged 11th Ed, 1986, 280p, illsts, maps. My cats love studying books like this one - they pore over the bw photos with salivating mouths! Good copy. ISBN 0949164062. Keywords: fish fishing sport sports hobbies outdoor activities Cat nr 4231 - $A16
GUIDE TO ARRANGING DRIED FLOWERS. Hillier, Malvolm. Simon & Schuster, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 160 pages, illustrated. Attractively illustrated in full colour. Good copy. ISBN 0731800184. Keywords: flowers dried craft craft handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 6704 - $A16
Hamlyn Guide to MILITARY AIRCRAFT MARKINGS. Wheeler, Barry C. Hamlyn oblong hardcover, pictorial boards, 1992, 160 pages, illustrated. From the warplanes of World War One to recent times. Coloured illustrations. Fairly good. ISBN 0600574482. Keywords: aircraft planes airplanes war warfare markings Cat nr 6432 - $A21
HOW ABOUT RAILWAY MODELLING. Craven, John, and Cockcroft, John. EP Publishing, Paperback, 1979, 92p, illsts. Has numerous illustrations, wiring diagrams, etc. Bit bent and grubby on outside but o.k. within. ISBN 0715806777. Keywords: rail railway railroad railroads models modelling modeling hobbies toys miniatures Cat nr 5759 - $A21
HOW TO CATCH FISH WITH FLYING LURES. Anon. Quantum Television Marketing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no dat, 74 pages, illustrated. This book is well worn and a little damaged but all the pages are there. The text is in English, German and Dutch. Keywords: fish fishing recreations lures Cat nr 7871 - $A14
HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT WHAT YOU SEE. Smith, Ray. Viking O'Neil Australia, pictorial boards, large quarto, 1984, 256p, illustrated. An excellent practical text with a large number of illustrations, many in colour. A little bit of edge wear & minor defects but generally good copy. ISBN 0670901474. Keywords: painting drawing art sketches sketching Cat nr 7665 - $A21
HOW TO FISH WITH LURES. Improving your catch the modern way. Hungerford, Rodger. Jack Pollard oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 96 pages, illustrated. 'A close look at more than 200 lures.' Illustrations in B&W and colour. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0909950490. Keywords: fish fishing sport hobbies recreations Cat nr 3855 - $A16
HOW TO MAKE AND FLY STUNT KITES. Boyce, Jeremy. Book Company, small hardcover, pictorial boards, 1998, 64p, illsts. Well-illustrated, attractive book. Bit of childish scribble on front, otherwise very good. ISBN 1863095675. Keywords: kites hobbies recreations flight flying Cat nr 2184 - $A14
HOW TO MAKE HOLSTERS (Craftool Number 40). Stohlman, Al. Craftool Co, giant oblong Paperback (folded in half), 1962, 32p plus cover printing, illsts. A sought-after instruction book - a textbook of pattern making and holster construction for revolvers and automatics. Bit creased in placed, bit grubby and worn, but fair enough and intact - all there. Keywords: leather craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies leathercraft guns holsters Cat nr 3459 - $A46
HOW TO START MAKING MONEY WITH YOUR DECORATIVE PAINTING. Egan, Dorothy. Northlight Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 133 pages, illustrated. 'Showcase your artistic talent and earn money while doing what you love.' Near-new copy. ISBN 0891348204. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies painting decor ceramics Cat nr 7498 - $A20
HOW TO WIN AT CASINO GAMBLING. Gros, Roger. The Book Company. Quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 160 pages, illustrated. The author is Senior Editor of Casino Player magazine. All about: blackjack, roulette, poker, baccarat, and more. Minor wear, with a small stained area inside front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 1863091599. Keywords: games players competitions casino gambling Cat nr 3965 - $A18
HOW TO WIN AT NINTENDO GAMES 4. Rovin, Jeff. Signet paperback, 1991, 233p. Black remainder lines on top and bottom edges, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0451174453. Keywords: games nintendo stategy tactics recreations Cat nr 5325 - $A11
IMAGINARY NUMBERS. An Anthology of Marvelous Mathematical Stories, Diversions, Poems, and Musings. Frucht, William (editor). Wiley, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 327 pages, illustrated. A fascinating collection for the maths aficionado. Very good condition. ISBN 047139341X. Keywords: maths mathematics nundrums puzzles anecdotes Cat nr 7705 - $A20
INSPIRATION IN CROSS STITCH. 40 Heirloom Gifts and Keepsakes. Hall, Dorothea. Lon, New Holland, large hardcover (approx. A4-plus), 1994, 160p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with illustrations. Very good copy with very good dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies sewing Cat nr 5400 - $A26
INTRODUCING EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE. Barnsley, Alan. London, Batsford Books, quare hardcover, approx. quarto, 1973, 96 pages, illustrated. The use of expanded polystyrene to produce many objects. Illustrated with 130 B&W illustrations and 4 colour plates. Good, with excellent cloth, spine lettering and fairly good dust-jacket. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies art Cat nr 5684 - $A26
INTRODUCING IKEBANA. Kasuya, Meikof. Ward Lock/Japan Publications. quarto hardcover, 1969, 57 pages, illustrated. A beautiful book dealing with this ancient Japanese art. Packed with B&W and colour photos, and descriptive notes . The author is founder and headmaster, Ichiyo School of Floral Art and Director of Japan Federation of Ikebana Artists. Condition: Very good - slight fading to colour of green boards, lettering clean and clear. Dust-jacket fairly good. Keywords: decor plants ikebana decoration japan japanese cultivation flowers Cat nr 3316 - $A26
INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE. Four Card Major. Marston, Paul. Hamilton Publications (Aust) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 82 pages. Good copy. ISBN 0959045376. Keywords: cards bridge games Cat nr 6565 - $A12
IQ PUZZLES. A collection of over 500 mind-benders & brain-teasers. Cameron, Joe (compiler). The Book Company, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 208 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) With solutions. Does not appear to have any answers written in, etc. Bit bent at corners but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1863096779. Keywords: puzzles games Cat nr 6480 - $A26
JUDO. THE SECRETS OF THE JAPANESE ART OF SELF-DEFENCE. Dominy, Eric. NEL paperback, 1969, 156 pages, illustrated. Heavily browned paper and general wear. Fair, intact. Keywords: judo martial arts Cat nr 6155 - $A11
JUGGLING FOR THE COMPLETE KLUTZ. Cassidy, John, and B.C. Rimbeaux. Klutz Press, paperback (stiff card), 3rd Edition, 1988, 82 pages, illustrated with line drawings. Slightly bent and worn but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0932592007. Keywords: juggling recreations Cat nr 5841 - $A21
JUMEAU DOLL, The. Whitton, Margaret. Dover Publications, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1980, 79 pages, illustrated. Based on material drawn from the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum. Slight wear to cover but good within. Has many B&W and colour plates, together with the doll's history. ISBN 0485239543. Keywords: crafts hobbies handcrafts handicrafts dolls toys history Cat nr 5553 - $A21
KAKURO PUZZLES (Large Print). Over 180 killer Kakuro puzzles! Anon. Hinkler Books, spiral-bound, approx. A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 208 pages. Unused. Good copy. With answers in the back. ISBN 9781741578232. Keywords: puzzles competitions games Cat nr 7902 - $A24
KEEPING SILKWORMS. Breeding - Raising - Spinning - Simple Projects. Fenner, Monnie. Greenhouse Publications (Australia) quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 54 pages, illustrated. Includes some nice colour photos although most photos B&W. Bit bent one corner and evidence of a page at back chewed on edge (silkworms got lose?). But nothing important affected. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0864363281. Keywords: hobbies pets silkworms silk Cat nr 8448 - $A36
LANGUAGE OF STAMP COLLECTING, The. An Insider's Guide to the Language of the Experts. Rennie, David. Star paperback, 1982, 112 pages. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 035231088X. Keywords: stamps postage philately hobbies Cat nr 4177 - $A14
LIVING WORDS; Journal Writing for Self-Discovery, Insight and Creativity. Dowrick, Stephanie. Viking Australia, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 2003, 217 pages. A beautiful book, well designed to stimulate the budding journal-writer. Stephanie Dowrick is a well-known author, editor, publisher and teacher who here provides extensive advise on the whys and wherefores of journal-writing. The book had pages for your own personal journal (unused). Has ribbon bookmark and is near-new except for one tiny stain on cloth. ISBN 067004153X. Keywords: hobbies journals biography autobiography writing self-expression authors Cat nr 7672 - $A86
LOTTO GUIDE. How to be More Successful & Satisfied in Lotto Games. Kupcak, George. Kupcak (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 74 pages. Warning: Very poor condition - very grubby and marked, and with pen marks on some pages but exceedingly scarce. Keywords: wagering gambling lotto Cat nr 8364 - $A16
MAGIC OF BALLOON MODELLING. The. Anon. Top That! Publishing (UK), large hardcover, pictorial boards, 2002, 48 pages, illustrated. A sought-after book packed with excellent full-colour illustrations. A great way to create an income through fairs and other events, or just for a hobby. Scarce. Very good copy. Keywords: balloons models modeling modelling hobbies activities Cat nr 6519 - $A56
MAKING COLLECTOR'S DOLLS. Dodge, Venus. Macmillan Australia, large hardcover (approx. A4), 1983. 167 pages, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Venus Dodge has sold her dolls for more than 20 years and lectures on the topic in England. A beautiful book with instructions and detailed drawings for 30 different dolls, as well as full-colour plates. The book is in good condition with excellent cloth and spine lettering. The dust-jacket is a bit worn at edges but is fairly good. ISBN 0333356217. Keywords: dolls hobbies collectibles collectables toys children Cat nr 3591 - $A26
MAKING LAMPSHADES. Crowhurst, Jim. Kangaroo Press (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994 reprint, 36 pages, illustrated. Very good copy. Illustrated line drawings and colour plates. ISBN 0864170130. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies lamps lampshades lighting Cat nr 8739 - $A26
MAKING LOVABLE TEDDY BEARS & THEIR CLOTHES.Thiemann, Marion, and Franz, Beate. Sterling Publishing (USA) large hardcover book, 1997, 144 pages, illustrated.A beautiful book devoted to these lovable creatures, packed with patterns, colour photos and instructions. Slight edge wear, otherwise very good with excellent red cloth and spine lettering, good dust-jacket. ISBN 0806997125. Keywords: teddy bears toys sewing crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 3069 - $A31
MAKING MINIATURES in 1/2 Scale. Dodge, Venus & Martin. Greenhouse Publications, large hardcover (A4-plus), 1989, 183 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Very good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 086436248X. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies miniatures Cat nr 7404 - $A30
MARK WILSON'S COMPLETE COURSE IN MAGIC. Wilson, Mark. Giant hardcover book (weighs nearly 2kg packed), 472 x A4 size pages, illustrated with hundreds of B&W photos and line drawings. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Learn how to entertain and amaze your friends! Very good copy. Just has some slight edge wear and there is short repaired tear in the dust-jacket. ISBN 0894716239. Keywords: magic tricks conjuring stage theatre performers entertainment Cat nr 6130 - $A41
MASTERMIND BOOK, The. Hazlehurst, Cameron. ABC Australia, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 232 pages, illustrated. Wear yourself out trying these quizzes. Never fear - it comes with answers. Some edge and corner wear but fairly good. ISBN 064297540X. Keywords: quizzes questions competitions Cat nr 8690 - $A18
MECCANO DYNAMIC 4033 and MECCANO Instruction Booklet 1 (two items). Meccano. A4 paperback, 16 pages, illustrated, and 20 pages, illustrated. Two 'Meccano Instruction Books. The two sold booklets together as one item. Well worn but intact. Keywords: mechanics toys hobbies games meccano steels construction plans Cat nr 7021 - $A16
MENSA PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE PUZZLE CHALLENGE. Carter, Russell and Bremner. Ken Fin A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 304 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) With solutions. Does not appear to have any answers written in, etc. Some corner wear but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1740410130. Keywords: puzzles games quizzes Cat nr 6481 - $A26
MISTAKES YOU MAKE AT BRIDGE. Reese, Terence, and Trézel, Roger. Master Bridge Series (Gollancz) paperback (stiff card), 1990, 168 pages. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0575034246. Keywords: games cards Cat nr 4804 - $A16
MODELLING MINIATURE FIGURES. Quarrie, Bruce (editor). Cambridge, Patrick Stephens, octavo hardcover, 1975, 152 pages, illustrated. Light edge wear, cloth excellent, spine lettering excellent. Dust-jacket a little worn but fairly good. ISBN 0850591651. Keywords: models modelling miniatures wargames battles figurines hobbies war warfare Cat nr 4767 - $A21
MODERN POWER TOOL WOODWORKING. De Cristoforo, R.J. Arco Publishing, quarto hardcover, 1972 reprint, 352 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A detailed book with a great stack of excellent clear photos and sketches to illustrate techniques. A little edge grubbiness, name in front, but orange cloth and lettering (black and gold) excellent. No dust-jacket. Keywords: power tools woodworking carpentry hobbies crafts handcrafts timber Cat nr 6516 - $A41
MODERN SALTWATER FISHING. Dunaway, Vic. Winchester Press, large octavo hardcover, 1975, 286 pages, illustrated. Packed with sketches and B&W photos. Greeting inside front, some edge staining, but book otherwise solid and good. No dust-jacket. (And, no, the purchaser doesn't have to send me one of his/her catches.) ISBN 0876911688. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations saltwater beach ocean sea Cat nr 5102 - $A21
MODERN SOFT TOY MAKING. Hutchings, Margaret. London, Mills and Boons, quarto hardcover, 1971 reprint, 244 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-library, plastic over dust-jacket, tape residue, general wear but appears to be intact. Has many patterns at back, some fold-out, but there is no listing so cannot check; however they seem to be all there. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies toys playthings Cat nr 5317 - $A31
MODERN WOODWORKING. Tools, Materials and Processes. Wagner, Willis H. Goodheart-Willcox Co (USA), A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1980, 432 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Effectively a complete course in the art. Packed with drawings and B&W photos. Small greeting inside front, otherwise very good clean copy. Heavy! Weighs over 1.5 kg. ISBN 0870063014. Keywords: wood timber woodwork craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies carpentry Cat nr 3372 - $A26
MORE OF BLIZZARD'S WOODEN TOYS. Blizzard, Richard. London, BCA, large hardcover (approx. A4), pictorial boards, 1987, 215 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Another fabulous collection from the TV toy-building personality (on the BBC). Detailed diagrams, photos and instructions for nearly 30 models. Includes such old favourites as: Wally Woodpecker, Clarence the Clown, a dragon, pull-alongs, Boris the tank engine, rocking horse, dolls' house, tractors and more. The book has one tiny edge spot but is otherwise very good. Keywords: toys hobbies crafts handcrafts handicrafts timber wood woodwork carpentry Cat nr 7867 - $A36
NEW ROUTER HANDBOOK, The. Spielman, Patrick. Sterling, New York - A4 paperback, 384 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) One of the classic reference texts on this topic, lavishly illustrated with a huge number of line drawings and B&W photos, and full instructional material. Book cover has been repaired with clear tape, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0806905182. Keywords: wood woodwork timber carpentry hobbies construction building furniture handcrafts handicrafts crafts Cat nr 5752 - $A31
NEWNES COMPLETE PRACTICAL WOODWORKING. Collins, A.T. (editor). Newnes (UK), large hardcover (approx. A4), 1966, 303 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with illustrations and extensive descriptive notes. Note, heavy book. This is a heavily worn book with a lot of edge staining, tape residue inside front and back. but the cloth is good as is the lettering. The dust-jacket is at the 'throwing away' stage. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4845 - $A31
NIGHT FIGHTER. The Ultimate Book of Paper Planes. Elliott, Adam. Pan Macmillan Australia, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 40 pages plus patterns. Featuring glow-in-the-dark inks for totally authentic Night Fighter action. Near-new, unused. Comprises instructional pages at front for 20 projects and coloured templates at back. ISBN 033042145X. Keywords: hobbies paper planes models Cat nr 7184 - $A20
OBSERVER'S BOOK OF STAMP COLLECTING, The (Revised Ed.). New, Anthony. London, Bloosmbury, compact hardcover, pictorial boards, 1989 Reprint with Revisions, 177 pages, illustrated. A comprehensive illustrated guide. The books is clean, unmarked and solid but is a little weak in the original binding at the spine. ISBN 185471189X. Keywords: stamp collecting stamps philately collectibles collectables paper hobbies Cat nr 6460 - $A26
OFFICIAL BOOK OF KING'S QUEST, The. Daventry and Beyond. Trivette, Donald B. Compute! Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 128 pages, plus colour plates at end. Foreword by Roberta Williams. Official authorized guide to King's Quest. With a view of Sierra On-Line, the genius factory that produces King's Quest, and help for people completing the quests. Fully illustrated. Light edge and corner wear, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0874551552. Keywords: games animation adventure hobbies Cat nr 5843 - $A21
ON MAKING AND MODIFYING MACHINES. Editors of Fine Woodworking Magazine. Taunton Press (USA), approx. A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 106 pages, illustrated. A useful collection of 29 practical articles taken from Fine Woodworking magazine. Fully illustrated with many line drawings and clear B&W photos. Topics include: Wooden Tablesaw, Panel Saws, Treadle Band Saw, Sliding Table, Abrasive Planer, Drum Sander, Oscillating Spindle Sander, Shapers and Cutters - you get the idea! Front cover curling and some edge and general wear but fairly good. ISBN 0918804434. Keywords: machines mechanics modifications Cat nr 7403 - $A30
PAINTING CERAMICS. Harle, Lesley, and Willis, Simon. Doubleday Contemporary Crafts, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1991, 96 pages, illustrated. Attractive book with instructions and colour photos throughout. Very good copy except for a little foxing on a page or two. ISBN 0868244589. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies ceramic porcelain pottery designs Cat nr 4994 - $A26
PAINTING CHILDREN. Rubbra, Benedict. Studio Vista/Taplinger paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 104 pages, illustrated. With numerous illustrative sketches, boys and girls. Very good. ISBN 0800862031. Keywords: art paints painting hobbies children boys girls Cat nr 7563 - $A14
PAINTING IN TOWNS AND CITIES. Schwarz, Hans. Studio Vista, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1980, 104 pages, illustrated. A rare addition to the many books about painting portraits, landscapes, etc. Emphasis on cityscapes, towns, streets, buildings. Colour & B&W illustrations. Minor wear, good. ISBN 080086204X. Keywords: art painting hobbies sketches sketching drawing Cat nr 6735 - $A15
PICTURE POSTCARDS. Klamkin, Marian. Lansdowne Press (Aust), giant hardcover (approx. A4), 1974, 192 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A discussion, with MANY illustrations, of the fascinating world of antique and old postcards. B& and colour illustrations. Light wear, fairly good. Black cloth excellent, spine gilt lettering excellent. Dust-jacket a bit worn but still useful. ISBN 0701804882. Keywords: collectibles collectables postcards cards paper Cat nr 5192 - $A31
PIONEERING PROJECTS. Thurman, John. Lon, Pearson, large octavo hardcover, no date, c.1950?, 162 pages, illustrated. Inspired by the needs of the Boy Scouts organization, this book has a wealth of interesting projects easily put together with materials on hand. Includes such projects as: rafts, aerial runways, signal towers, treetop houses, and more. Illustrated with sketches and bw photo plates. Well worn copy, with some creased pages and stains to boards. No dust-jacket. Keywords: bush craft crafts timber carpentry woodwork rope ropework Cat nr 5312 - $A21
PLAYING WITH INFINITY. Mathematics for Everyman. Péter, Professor Rózsa. London, G. Bell, octavo hardcover, 1961, A popular look at maths. Trans. from the Hungarian. NOTE: Ex-LIBRARY, with the usual cancelled stamps, plastic over d-j, etc. Paper somewhat aged, etc. but fair.Keywords: maths mathematics Cat nr 3689 - $A21
POWER TOOLS FOR HOME AND GARDEN. Purves, Frederick. Blandford Press paperback (card), 1972, 184 pages, illustrated. Published in co-operation with Black and Decker - for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Includes decimal equivalents chart. Some edge wear but fairly good. ISBN 0713705612. Keywords: power tools machinery machines equipment handicrafts crafts hobbies Cat nr 4986 - $A16
PRINTCRAFT MADE EASY. Jackson, C.V. A. Wheaton & Co (Exeter), paperback (linen finish), 1956, 32 pages, illsts. Is it a dying art? Interesting book with B&W photos and numerous line drawings. Includes: lino cuts, stick printed patterns, leaf printing, potato printing, carrot monograms, plaster, and much more. Bit bent and worn but fair and quite solid. And scarce! Keywords: art artists print printing craft crafts handcrafts hobbies tools Cat nr 4389 - $A26
PRIZE-WINNING RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE WINES. With a Review of Techniques to Help Improve Your Wines. Boothroyd, Rodney (Compiler/Editor). Allison & Busby/W.H. Allen, paperback, 1989, 192 pages. A sought-after and scarce book bringing together recipes and techniques of 101 prize-winning UK winemakers. This copy in very good condition. ISBN 0850318114. Keywords: wine drinks alcohol beverages hobbies Cat nr 3315 - $A26
PROPO BOOK (The). Radio Modeller Staff. Radio Control Publishing (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1972 Enlarged Revised Ed, 1975 reprint, 135 pages, illustrated. Detailed information - choosing, installing, and maintaining proportional radio control equipment - 'the most sophisticated form of flying a model aeroplane yet devised.' With many B&W photos and diagrams. The book is externally worn and grubby and some grubbiness on end pages, messy name in front, but the body of the book is o.k. Keywords: models hobbies radio control Cat nr 7777 - $A24
QUILT LOVER'S DELIGHT. Aunt Martha's Creation No. 3540. Anon. Kansas City, Colonial Patterns, A4 paperback, 16p, illsts. Patterns for Cutting Guides with complete directions. 7 Applique, 10 Pieced. Signs of wear but fairly good copy. And very scarce!Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies quilts sewing Cat nr 5397 - $A11
RAILWAYS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. Allen, G. Freeman. Orbis, large hardcover, 1982, 303 pages, illustrated in B&W and colour. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A great resource book for anyone who loves rail. Apart from small corner bumps the navy-coloured cloth is excellent and the spine gilt lettering likewise. The dust-jacket is a little loose and worn but is fairly good. ISBN 0856133221. Keywords: trains railroads railways rolling-stock transport travel Cat nr 3834 - $A21
REX HUNT'S TALL TALES and TRUE. Hunt, Rex. Crossbow Publishing (Australia), small quarto paperback, 1994,180 pages, illsts. Fishing stories from the well-known Australian broadcaster. Good copy with only minor wear. ISBN 0646179128. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations tales anecdotes stories Cat nr 4150 - $A14
SALTWATER FISHING. Barsing, Bob and Ruth. Leisure Time paperback, 1994, 64 pages, illustrated with line drawings. Fairly good. ISBN 0454007264. Keywords: fish fishing bait recreations hobbies Cat nr 4352 - $A10
SCARNE ON CARD GAMES. How to Play and Win at Poker, Pinochle, Blackjack, Gin and Other Popular Card Games. Scarne, John, with George Karger. Dover Books paperback (card), 2004 reprint, 433 pages. Minor wear, name in front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0486436039. Keywords: card games cards poker blackjack Cat nr 4913 - $A21
SCARNE ON CARD GAMES. How to Play and Win at Poker, Pinochle, Blackjack, Gin and Other Popular Card Games. Scarne, John, with George Karger. NEL paperback, 1965, 432 pages. Complete Rules - How to Spot Cheats. Minor wear, otherwise good copy. Keywords: card games cards poker blackjack Cat nr 8008 - $A12
SCROLL SAW HANDBOOK. Spielman, Patrick. Sterling, New York, A4 paperback, 256 pages, illustrated. The author is a well-known authority on woodworking. The book has a stack of B&W line drawings and B&W photos. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0806947705. Keywords: wood woodwork timber carpentry hobbies construction building furniture handcrafts handicrafts crafts Cat nr 5753 - $A26
SHELL COLLECTING IN AUSTRALIA. Coleman, Neville. A.H. and A.W. Reed, A4 hardcover, 1976, 176 pages, illustrated, endpaper maps. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Some edges wear and a little loss of colour board edges, but fairly good with a slightly damaged but fair dust-jacket. ISBN 0589071955. Keywords: seas oceans shells seashells beaches collecting hobbies Cat nr 5727 - $A24
SHELLS. 20 PRACTICAL INSPIRATIONS. Nicholson, Clare. Lorenz Books, square hardcover, pictorial boards, 1996, 64 pages, illustrated. Attractively printed with full-colour illustrations. Very good. ISBN 1859671497. Keywords: shells craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies seashells Cat nr 3028 - $A16
SIMPLE BASKETRY. Roffey, Mabel. Lon, Pitman, small hardcover, 1951 reprint, 91p, illsts. A useful guide with numerous bw photos. Well worn with a tatty dust-jacket. Fairly poor but all there. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies baskets basketry cane Cat nr 2794 - $A14
SIMPLE WORKSHOP PROJECTS. Model Engineering Guide. Bray, Stan. Patrick Stphens small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 128 pages, illustrated. Machine vice, railstock die holder, tap holder, indexing attachment, graduating & slotting tool, knurling tool, radiusing tool, vertical slide, Single-cylinder oscillating steam engine, Twin-vale oscillating steam engine, and horizontal single-cylinder piston valve steam engine. Appendix: Engineering adhesives. Ex-library with the usual cancelled stamps, etc, but solid. Keywords: workshop projects hobbies Cat nr 5856 - $A31
SMALL RAILROADS YOU CAN BUILD. Hayden, Bib (editor). Kalmbach Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 'Proven methods plus new ideas for scenery, wiring, operation. From complete lists of material to finished layouts.' Comprises 4 different small layouts in a range of sizes. 'Detailed, step-by-step instructions are applicable to all scales.' Some damage to back cover and general wear but intact and fair. ISBN 0890245355. Keywords: railroad railways trains models hobbies rolling stock tracks Cat nr 6293 - $A16
SPOOKY MAGIC TRICKS. Knoles, David. Sterling paperback, 1994, 126 pages, illsts. Small bump and a small line on bottom, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0806904194. Keywords: magic tricks conjuring effects magical performing Cat nr 3504 - $A14
SPORTFISHING TECHNIQUES. Cooper, Steve. Aust Sports Publications, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 96 pages, illustrated. Keywords: fish fishing recreations hobbies Cat nr 7779 - $A12
STAR WARS REBELLION. GAME MANUAL. Boero, Mollie (editor). Lucas Films, small quarto Paperback, no date, 176p, illsts. Some edge wear, but fairly good copy. Keywords: games science fiction fantasy Cat nr 2314 - $A21
STENCILLING. Techniques for Interiors, Furniture & Objects. Visser, Jill, and Flinn, Michael. Greenhouse Publications, quarto paperback (pictorial card), 1988, 128p, illsts. Attractive book, well printed, with many colour illustrations. Some corner wear but fairly good copy. ISBN 0864361963. Keywords: stencils stencilling design craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 2524 - $A21
STRING ART - SYMMOGRAPHY. Three-Dimensional Creative Designs With Yarn without Knotting or Knitting. Kreischer, Lois. Crown, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974 reprint, 62 pages, illustrated. Illusrated with numerous line drawings and colour photos. Covers tending to curl a bit and other minor defects, but fairly good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies string Cat nr 8743 - $A21
TABLE SAW TECHNIQUES. Cliffe, Roger W. Sterling (USA) large paperback (approx. A4), 1984, 352 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) 'The definitive book on table saws . . . every technique ever developed for this popular piece of equipment.' Over 700 photographs, diagrams and drawings, floor plans and patterns. Including information on creating numerous specific projects. Light wear, good solid copy. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4842 - $A31
TEACH YOURSELF BRIDGE. Reese, Terence. Paperback, 1992 reprint, 138p. Corner and edge wear, some damage to back cover, but fair and intact. ISBN 0340324384. Keywords: games cards recreations Cat nr 2296 - $A14
TEACH YOURSELF SUCCESSFUL GAMBLING. Levez, Belinda. Hodder & Stoughton Paperback, 1995, 184p. Racing, sports, casino games, lotteries, bingo, pools, slot machines, etc. Light wear but good solid copy. ISBN 0340644192. Keywords: gambling gaming wagering chance games Cat nr 9474 - $A16
THIRTY-ONE PATIENCE GAMES. Single and Double Pack. King, Tom. Foulsham, paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 62 pages. Well worn copy with an ink stain top edge. Keywords: card cards games patience recreations Cat nr 7642 - $A10
TITTMOUSE COTTAGE DESIGNS. Make your own irresistible chareacters from easy-to-follow, full-size patterns. Brooke, Christine. Greenhouse/Penguin quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 56 pages, illsts. Illustrated with colour plates and B&W sketches and patterns (fullisize). Near-new copy. ISBN 0864363435. Keywords: craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies characters patterns Cat nr 4543 - $A21
TOP FISHING SPOTS OF AUSTRALIA. McGlashan, Alistair. New Holland paperback (stiff pictorial card with clear plastic overlay), small quarto size, 2004, 176 pages, illustrated. A terrific reference book for any fisherperson. Full colour maps and photos, with descriptive notes covering the country. Near-new condition. ISBN 1741100925. Keywords: fish fishing sport recreations hobbies Cat nr 4060 - $A24
TOYS AND DOLLS FOR COLLECTORS. King, Eileen. Hamlyn paperback, 1973, 159p, illsts. Bit the worse for wear externally, with staining to cover, etc, but o.k. within! Keywords: toys dolls collectibles collectables hobbies Cat nr 2609 - $A14
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY CRAFTS. Jenkins, Alison. London, Burlington Press, large square hardcover (approx. A4)(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A stack of projects with many colour photo, etc. Some loss of colour bottom edge cover boards, otherwise fairly good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 1853486418. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts folk folks country Cat nr 4922 - $A24
TROUT THE OTHER WAY. SPORTJamieson, Bill. Whitcoulls Publishers (NZ), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985 reprint, 88 pages. Very good copy. ISBN 0723307288. Keywords: fishing anglers angling trout recreations Cat nr 7974 - $A26
TWO-HOUR TEDDY BEARS. Crane, Anita Louise. Sterling/Chapelle A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 128 pages, illustrated. A beautiful book with many lovable teddies seen in full colour with instructions and patterns. Very good condition. ISBN 0806943270. Keywords: teddies teddy bears toys craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies Cat nr 5214 - $A26
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WINNING SCRABBLE, The. Hinch, Derryn. Hinkler Books, giant paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 469 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Minor edge wear, good copy. ISBN 1741211670. Keywords: games scrabble spelling words Cat nr 6578 - $A21
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WINNING SCRABBLE, The. Hinch, Derryn. Hinkler Books paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 469 pages. Front cover curling up a bit, minor wear, otherwise good. ISBN 1741211670. Keywords: scrabble words language games Cat nr 6962 - $A20
UNDERSTANDING WOOD. A craftsman's guide to wood technology. Hoadley, R. Bruce. The Taunton Press, large (A4) hardcover, 1981, 256 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) This book has some damp affectation but no actual damage to photos or text - just a wavy effect on paper. A comprehensive reference book, with many illustrations. Light edge stains, dust-jacket bit worn and frayed but green cloth looks very handsome and gilt lettering is excellent. Note, heavy book. 0918804051. Keywords: timber wood woodwork carpentry construction saws tools crafts hobbies furniture building Cat nr 4844 - $A41
VENTRILOQUISM FOR BEGINNERS. A Complete Set of Lessons in the Art of Voice Magic. Houlden, Douglas. Kaye and Ward, london, octavo hardcover, 1967 reprint, 64 pages, illustrated. Heavily worn, ex-library copy, with plastic over dust-jacket, general grubbiness, library pocket and cancelled stamps BUT is all there! Great idea for the budding entertainer, or children's parties, etc. Keywords: ventriloquism entertainment stage theatre voice Cat nr 6506 - $A21
WINNING AT CASINO GAMBLING. Reese, Terence. Signet paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 128 pages, illustrated. Has some badly creased page corners near centre of book but nothing affected. The book is otherwise o.k. ISBN 0451167775. Keywords: gambling wagering blackjack craps keno baccarat roulette slot machines games Cat nr 7809 - $A16
WINNING CASINO BLACKJACK FOR THE NON-COUNTER. Cardoza, Avery. Cardoza Publishing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), Covers rather well worn but o.k. within. ISBN 0960761802. Keywords: games gambling wagering casino blackjack winning Cat nr 7985 - $A16
WONDERFUL WORLD OF PLASTER FINISHING. Broadwater, Elaine. Craft Course Publishers (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974, 23 pages, illustrated. How to decorate plaster in numerous interesting ways. Has some good illustrations. Scarce! Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies plaster Cat nr 7094 - $A36
WOODEN TOYS. Step-by-Step Plans for Over 50 Colourful Toys. Nielson, Ingvar. Kangaroo Press (Australia), square hardcover, approx. quarto, pictorial boards, 1992, 79 pages, illustrated. Flying animals, hobby horses, acrobats, mobiles, tumblers, games, and more. Complete with plans, instructional information and full-colour photos of the finishes items. Except for minor staining endpapers, is very good. No dust-jacket (probably issued without one). ISBN 0864174845. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies toys Cat nr 8744 - $A26
WORLD GUIDE TO MODEL TRAINS. The Guide to International Railways and Ready-to-Run Models. McHoy, Peter (compiler). Sphere, large Paperback (approx. A4), 1983, 256p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A wonderful reference book for the hobbyist. Packed with full-colour illustrations of over 2.500 locomotives and rolling stock. Some small corner damage but otherwise good. ISBN 0722188242. Keywords: railroads railways rail trains locomotives models hobbies modelling modeling Cat nr 6716 - $A26
WORLD OF MODEL RAILWAYS, The. Martin, Joseph. London, Percival Marshall, quarto hardcover, 1960, 95 pages, illustrated, plus adverts at end. An interesting study of the topic, with numerous line drawings, B&W and colour photos, plus some advertising plates at end. The book is rather ancient with some deterioration of the cloth but is reasonably good. The dust-jacket is grubby and worn but retained. Keywords: models trains railways hobbies Cat nr 4915 - $A21
WORLD'S GREAT CHESS GAMES, The. Fine, Reuben. New York, David McKay, octavo hardcover, Revised & Expanded Ed, 1970, 397 p;ages, illustrated. This copy has been affected by poor storage and shows deterioration of front cloth and some staining to lower part of book. However, no actual damage to pages has occurred. It is sold as a good 'reading only' copy (no dust-jacket). Keywords: chess games competitions challenges masters Cat nr 5290 - $A24
YO-YO BOOK, The. 50 Yo-Yo Tricks. Blake, Jason. Five Mile Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997 reprint, 64 pages, illuystrated. Illustrated with line drawings. Light wear, name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 1875971939. Keywords: games hobbies yo-yos Cat nr 7653 - $A12
YOU CAN DRAW ANYTHING. Gamble, Kim. Allen & Unwin Little Ark Books, A4 paperback (stiff card), 1994, 48 pages, illustrated. The author is a noted Australian children's illustrator. The book has a stack of ideas and useful advice. Corner and edge wear but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: art drawings sketching illustration Cat nr 4925 - $A14
YOUR ANIMATION TIME. Harris, Rolf. Knight Books paperback, 1991, 144p, illsts. A simple book on the topic from a master of art. Some wear but fair. ISBN 0340561602. Keywords: art cartoons drawings sketches sketching Cat nr 2797 - $A16
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