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The cover of the book '1788: The Brutal Truth of The First Fleet' by David Hill features an illustration of three sailing ships against a backdrop with text and a compass.

1788: The Brutal Truth of The First Fleet

Penguin

$26.99

Black and white photograph of Harry Seidler with 'Harry Seidler A Singular Vision' overlaid in white text.

A Singular Vision: Harry Seidler Paperback

HarperCollins

$27.99

Angel Of Death: Dulcie Markham, Australia's most beautiful bad woman

Angel Of Death: Dulcie Markham, Australia's most beautiful bad woman

ABC Books

$34.99

Book cover for 'Bedlam at Botany Bay' by James Dunk, featuring a painting of a stormy sea and tallships.

Bedlam at Botany Bay

UNSW Press

$34.99

Book cover for 'Botany Bay and the First Fleet: The Real Story' by Alan Frost, featuring an illustration of a historical naval scene with people and flags.

Botany Bay and the First Fleet: The Real Story

Black Inc.

$42.99

The image shows the cover of a book titled 'City of Sydney: Pictorial History' by Alan Sharpe. The cover features a black and white vintage photograph of a busy city street in Sydney, with historical buildings and transportation from a bygone era.

City of Sydney Pictorial History - LAST COPIES

Kingsclear

$24.95

This image features the cover of "Convict Colony," a historical book by David Hill. The cover depicts an evocative blend of the natural and built environments of early Australia, showing a painting of a coastal scene with figures and boats, indicative of the colony's beginnings.

Convict Colony

Allen & Unwin

$36.99

The cover of the book 'Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World' by Michelle Scott Tucker features a Joseph Lycett landscape painting of Elizabeth Farm, with a title and author's name overlaid.

Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World 2019 Edition

Text Publishing

$24.99

The cover of the book 'Esther' by Jessica North features an image of a woman in a historical dress and blue scarf, with a background suggesting a rural or colony-era setting. The title 'Esther' is prominently displayed at the top in a large, elegant white font, while the author's name is mentioned at the bottom.

Esther

Allen & Unwin

$34.99

Book cover of 'Eugenia: A True Story of Adversity Tragedy Crime and Courage' featuring a portrait of a person with a serious expression.

Eugenia: A True Story of Adversity Tragedy Crime Courage

Simon & Schuster

$28.99

Lost Gardens of Sydney - LAST COPIES

Lost Gardens of Sydney - LAST COPIES

Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales

$39.95

Mary Ann and Captain Piper

Mary Ann and Captain Piper

Allen & Unwin

$36.99

Minding Her Own Business: Colonial businesswomen in Sydney

Minding Her Own Business: Colonial businesswomen in Sydney

NewSouth Books

$44.99

The image shows the cover of the book 'My Darlinghurst' with a black and white historical photograph of the title street scene, contrasting with a contemporary colour photograph. The book is edited by Anna Clark, Tamson Pietsch, and Gabrielle Kemmis.

My Darlinghurst

NewSouth Books

$49.99

Cover of the book 'Retro Sydney 1950–2000' showing the Sydney Opera House with a backdrop of the city skyline and a celebration scene with boats in the foreground.

Retro Sydney 1950–2000

Scribe

$59.99

Cover of the book 'Rouse Hill House and The Rouses' by Caroline Rouse Thornton, featuring a photograph of the Rouse Hill House with a blue sky and trees.

Rouse Hill House and The Rouses: Revised Edition

Caroline Rouse Thornton

$40.00

SIRIUS

SIRIUS

Piper Press

$34.99

The cover of Sydney Art Deco features a wonderful image of the Metro theatre building in Kings Cross, a fine example of the Streamline Moderne style of architecture from the period.

Sydney Art Deco

Peter Sheridan

$99.00

Sale Book cover for 'Sydney's Aboriginal Past' featuring an illustration of Aboriginal people interacting with nature, including an image of a person climbing a tree and others with spears.

Sydney's Aboriginal Past

NewSouth Books

$79.99 $50.00

Book cover of 'The First Dismissal' featuring illustrations of buildings and a penguin logo, indicating it is a Penguin Specials edition.

The First Dismissal Penguin Special

Penguin

$17.99

The cover of the book 'The House' by Helen Pitt features the Sydney Opera House with a minimalist design, predominantly in white and blue tones.

The House

Allen & Unwin

$36.99

Sale The image features the cover of "The Killing Streets" by Tanya Bretherton. The book's cover is striking, with a black and white photograph of a woman in a red coat and a black-hued background.

The Killing Streets: Uncovering Australia's first serial murderer

Hachette

$34.99 $25.00

Cover of 'The Little Book of Sydney' featuring an illustration of the Sydney Opera House, with the title and description of the book.

The Little Book of Sydney

Orange Hippo!

$17.99

Cover of the book 'The Little Book of the Sydney Harbour Bridge' featuring a silhouette of the bridge with a yellow background and text.

The Little Book of Sydney Harbour Bridge: Tales from the Coat Hanger

Orange Hippo!

$17.99