25 Results: New & Used in Books, Music & Games in Ballan 3342, VIC

TITLE: Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time. INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER FORMAT: Paperback AUTHOR: Daniel Gross and the Editors of Forbes magazine PUBLISHER: Wiley / John Wiley & Sons PUBLISHED: 1996 (seems to be First Edition with earliest I can find online published 1997) PAGES: 368 CONDITION: As new. Never read. No creases or markings. Crisp, as new pages. Pick up from Ballan, 15 minutes from Bacchus Marsh. BLURB: What do Bill Gates, Henry Ford, J. P. Morgan, Mary Kay Ash, and W

Martinez left-handed six-string acoustic guitar, model MC-SJ(T) as shown on label inside guitar. Great looking guitar in near new condition with a few small nicks and blemishes (around 5 in total. The 3 most obvious are shown in the photos including a chip). I'd like to say it's been well-played, but aside from starting to learn on it when first bought quite a few years ago, it hasn't been used at all. It's a great guitar for any left-hander and the set would benefit any new guitar player or

Offered for sale is this collection of twelve (12) vintage 20th Century wargaming books, produced in paperback by the Wargames Research Group (England). Starting in 1969 and still in operation today, the WRG is a highly-regarded reference and instructional rules publisher for historical wargames enthusiasts. For sale as a group only, WILL NOT SEPARATE. Many of these have been out-of-print for many years and now rare. Included in the sale is: - The armies and enemies of Imperial Rome (150BC to

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century hand-tooled leather notebook/journal/document holder. The country of origin and maker is unknown. With dual straps, this example is a bit different from ‘regular’ push-button or single-strap versions. There’s a nice level of tooling across the entire piece and good quality stitchwork had been used to reinforce the two internal page/document holders. Perfect for a variety of uses: as a daily notebook/journal/document holder or a great addition to a

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century First Edition of Australian author Frank Clune’s ‘Scallywags of Sydney Cove’ (Angus & Robertson, 1968). A rollocking historical yarn highlighting notorious and noteworthy scoundrels and scoundrelesses of the First, Second and Third Fleets. It’s amazing anyone survived! A previous owner has protected the dust jacket with removable library-quality clear vinyl. Please note there is also a previous owner’s name on the front endpaper (as pictured). Pl

Offered for sale is this vintage 1971 Argo (UK) original pressing of ‘Songs of love and war – Music of the crusades’ (ZRG 673 Stereo) with original booklet. Conducted by David Munrow, the highly-regarded British musician and music historian who co-founded The Early Music Consort of London (featured on the album). Importantly, the vinyl is in MINT condition and appears unplayed. The sleeve would rate at VG (due to two small losses along the spine). Please check the pictures as they form part o

Offered for sale is this rare vintage 1979 Nonesuch Records (USA) original pressing of ‘The Devil’s Trill & other 18th-Century virtuoso sonatas for violin & continuo’ (H-71361 Stereo). This highly regarded pressing is rarely found outside of the USA. Importantly, the vinyl is in MINT condition and appears unplayed. The sleeve would rate at VG (mostly due to some separation along the top). Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. References: https://www.discogs.

Offered for sale is this vintage 20th Century Mazda 1600 workshop manual, published in Austalia by Scientific Publications and dating from 1973. If you're restoring or running one of these, this is the book to have! In excellent original condition. Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ba

Offered for sale is this collection of vintage 20th Century blank cassette tapes, all NOS and unopened. Gear-heads and bedroom-DJ’s, ready to launch your latest creation? You need these, like now. Plus you can get all ASMR crazy as you open the plastic wrapping ... For sale is: - 1 x Teac 5-pack of MDX1 multi-coloured tapes 100-minute - 6 x NOS vintage 20th Century Sony HF 90-minute (apparently has a parallel ribbed liner for your aural pleasure LOL) - 1 x Fuji 3-pack of DR 60-minute (with

Offered for sale is this collection of three vintage Yamaha keyboards, dating from the 1990’s to 1980’s. The trio includes a PS-2 Portasound (with original case), PSS-11 (with manual) and PSR-19. The 1980 PS-2 powers up, batteries included. Compose your 16-bit masterpiece on this fantastic keyboard! Awesome chocolate-brown case and body. The 1990’s PRS-19 has a slight intermittent buzz but all functions work. Some great ‘space age future’ sounds are found on this! Create your next bedroom-DJ

Offered for sale is this 1974 First USA Edition of Harry Price’s ‘Confessions of a Ghost Hunter’ (Causeway Books, New York). Harry Price was a famous British psychic researcher and author, well-known for using scientific methods to investigate spiritual phenomena and debunking fraudulent mediums. In excellent original condition. The dust jacket has been protected with library-quality removable sleeving. Please check the photos as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct deposi

Offered for sale is this rare Australian 1974 vinyl record, ‘Bounty Vol.1’ (L.E.S.001). A hard to find pop album recorded and issued by Snorkel Studios (Sydney). Rudy Brandsma (who performed lead guitar and vocals) is well-known as former chairman of the Australian Songwriters Association and today an annual award continues in his honour. Both the sleeve and record in VG condition (using Discogs grading). As with all vintage vinyl will require a clean before playing. Please check the picture

Offered for sale is this 1978 first edition of Michael Dugan and Allen Hicks’, ‘Dragon’s Breath’ (Gryphon Books, Melbourne, Australia). One of only 1,500 copies produced and given the high attrition of children’s books over time, an extremely rare survivor. Allen offers a stunning range of superbly detailed illustrations that perfectly complement the magical tale woven by Michael. In very good condition overall. There is a small amount of foxing to some of the front/rear endpapers (as pictur

Offered for sale is this rare 1981 first edition of Colin Jones’, ‘Ferries on the Yarra’ (Greenhouse Publications, Melbourne, Australia). It tells the growth, decline and revival of ferry use on the Birrarung (Yarra) and also the Maribyrnong rivers, from 1854 to 1981. A fascinating (and not well known) part of Melbourne’s waterway history. In excellent condition. The dust jacket has been protected using library-quality protective vinyl sleeving. Please check the pictures as they form part of

Offered for sale is this rare 1981 first edition of G Claud Notman’s, ‘Of sheep and men’ (Waller & Chester, Ballarat, Australia). In great detail and using illustrations it tells the story of the sheep, squatters and their descendants of Victoria’s western plains from 1834 onwards. It also offers a partial history of the Merino breed. In excellent condition. The dust jacket has been protected using library-quality protective vinyl sleeving. Please check the pictures as they form part of the

Offered for sale is this limited edition publication of Margaret Campbell’s, ‘From here to there – excerpts from the first person accounts of family migration Werribee 1840s – 2000s’. Signed by Margaret and copy number 410 of 1,000. Published in 2005, this interesting historical record was created with the support of a Centenary of Federation Community Grant. Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (

Offered for sale is this First Edition of Trevor Stone and Gail Darlington’s seminal work, ‘Pills potions poisons – How drugs work’ (2000, Oxford University Press – England). The book itself is in great condition, the dust jacket has been slightly repaired and then protected with library-quality removable plastic sleeving. Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can post at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or los

Offered for sale is this First Edition of J.K. Rowling’s ‘The Casual Vacancy’ (2012, Little, Brown – England). Wow has it already been 10 years and a pandemic since J.K. stepped away from the Potterverse? In excellent condition, previously owner used libary-quality removable plastic sleeving Price reflects condition, as there are two small smudge marks inside the front free endpaper (maybe Dobby at work?). Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct d

Offered for sale is this rare and complete 22-record 1970 (although some sources say 1968) DECCA deluxe box-set of Wagner’s ‘The Ring Cycle’. When new (the second release of the original 1966 recording) this was one of the most expensive boxed sets ever sold in Australia. To this day it’s considered the definitive version of Wagner’s masterwork – with Georg Solti conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. What better way to sit out lockdown than losing yourself amongst ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ through

Offered for sale is this 1983 First Edition of David Parer’s ‘Douglas Mawson the survivor’ (Alella Books, Australia). In excellent condition, the dust jacket has been protected using library quality removable plastic sleeving. Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can post at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or personally deliver to Melbourne CBD for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of l

Offered for sale is this 1985 First Edition of Thomas Keneally’s ‘A family madness’ (Hodder & Stoughton Australia). In very good condition, the dust jacket has been protected using library-quality plastic removable sleeving. Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can post at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or personally deliver to Melbourne CBD for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of li

Offered for sale is this 1983 First Edition of Stephen Donaldson’s fantasy classic, ‘Gildenfire’ (Collins). In very good condition, the dust jacket has been protected using library-quality plastic removable sleeving. Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can post at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or personally deliver to Melbourne CBD for a fee. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, ho

Offered for sale is this original 1979 Swiss CLAVES pressing of the Johan Sebastian Bach’s ‘Sonate G-Moll BWV 1030, 1013 and 1020’ for oboe. Considered a definitive recording of these works by Bach and a highly desirable vinyl for your collection! Started in 1968 and still releasing records, CLAVES is held as one of the world’s best small producers of classical music. The vinyl is in mint condition, looks to never has seen a stylus. No scratches, no scuffs - just dusty, needs a clean. The sle

Offered for sale is this rare vintage Australian ASTOR Records pressing of The Factotums 45rpm single, ‘Cloudy’ (A-side) AP-1431. The B-side is ‘Easy said, easy done’. Comes in period (and most likely its original) Festival Records paper sleeve. The Factotums formed part of the Merseybeat Sound during the swinging 60’s. They rose to great acclaim, and whilst not becoming superstars they supported The Kinks, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tom Jones, Pink Floyd and Cream, plus toured Sweden with Manfred Mann