Lot 047: Lot of Thirteen Assorted Books, Including Cookbooks, History, and Reference

Description

A diverse collection of thirteen pre-owned books, encompassing a range of genres from Australian history and finance to popular cookbooks and reference materials. This lot includes contemporary bestsellers alongside vintage annuals and specialized interest publications, offering a broad appeal to various readers or collectors. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Varied, mostly late 20th to early 21st Century * Material: Paper, card, some spiral-bound * Style: Mixed genres and formats * Contents: Includes: * "The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book" (40th Anniversary Edition) * "Air Fryer Healthy: 225+ Recipes to Absolutely Nail It" * "Thermomix Quirky Cooking" by Jo Whitton * "Thermomix A Taste of Vegetarian" (spiral-bound) * "The Barefoot Investor" by Scott Pape * "The Guinness Book of Records 1990" with Australian Supplement * "Bound for Botany Bay: The First Fleet & the Convict Years" by Geoff Hocking * "Australia in History" * "The Warwick Edwards Collection: Featuring the Bush Poetry of Warwick Edwards" * "Gregory's Sydney Street Directory, 56th Edition" * "My Grandmother's Life" (memory journal) * "My Grandfather's Life" (memory journal) * "Vampire Academy" (partially visible) Condition: The books are in good, pre-owned condition with signs of typical use. This includes light scuffs, minor creases, and edge wear to covers and spines. Some pages may show slight yellowing or foxing consistent with age. No major tears or significant structural damage are apparent. Interesting fact: * The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book, first published in 1980, became an iconic household staple in Australia, known for its creative and often challenging cake designs. * Scott Pape's "The Barefoot Investor" is one of Australia's best-selling personal finance books, known for its practical and accessible advice. Use: This collection is suitable for casual reading, kitchen use, historical reference, or as decorative bookshelf fillers for an eclectic home library.

Condition Report

Light scuffs, minor creases, and edge wear to covers and spines. Some pages may show slight yellowing or foxing consistent with age.

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