Rohan Rivett (52 results)
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pages are clean, binding is tight. Text block is clean. Spine is uncreased. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are rubbed, scuffed and creased.
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Language: English
Published by Angus and Robertson, 1956
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. A landmark Australian POW memoir. Rivett recounts his years as a prisoner of the Japanese after the fall of Singapore—forced marches, brutal camps, and the fragile networks of humour, ingenuity and solidarity that kept men alive. Written with clarity and restraint, it remains one of the most impo…rtant Australian eyewitness accounts of captivity in WWII.Minor wear, soiling to cover, minor foxing.
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. Reprint. 400 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. There Is No Doubt About The Suffering Endured, Yet This Powerful Story Is Filled With Australian's Will To Survive And Their Unassailabe Spirit In The Face Of The Most Cal…lous Compelling Reading.
Published by Angus & Robertson 1969, 1969
- Softcover
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Add to basketOctavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.
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Published by Melbourne University Press, 1965
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Dust jacket price clipped, wear to top and base of spine, minor tear to dust jacet front, original red cloth boards.
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Published by Rivett, 1970
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Add to basket8vo Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed. 225p. Signed and dated by Rivett on title page. Tightly bound with secure hinges. Black boards are pointed with heavy dust settled on top of text-block. Jacket is unclipped with minor edge wear. Ex-owner's name penned on front endpage. Foxing present on ex…tremities.
Published by Privately Printed, Melbourne, 1972
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Lux Mentis, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB, Portland, ME, U.S.A.Lux Mentis, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine in Very Good+ DJ. dj. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Warmly inscribed to noted Harvard professor. A handsome copy. Very minimal shelf wear, inscribed on the title page by the author, else tight, bright and unmarred. DJ shows light shelf/edge wear, else bright and clean. Black coated paper boa…rds, gilt lettering, frontispiece. 8vo. 225pp. Index.
Published by Melbourne, The author, 1972., 1972
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- First Edition
Seller: Grant's Bookshop, Cheltenham, VIC, AustraliaGrant's Bookshop
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Add to basketxii+225pp. 8vo. B&W plates. Oringinal boards in dustwrapper. A near fine copy. . First edition. Presented by author's (subject's grandson).
Published by Townsville, Foundation for Australian Studies / A&R, 1969., 1969
- Softcover
- First Edition
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Add to basket84pp. 8vo. Oringinal wrappers. A very good copy. Monograph No. 1. First edition.
Published by Melbourne University Press, (1965)., 1965
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Add to basket8vo; pp. xiv, 217; portrait frontispiece, 16 illustrations, notes, index, original cloth, dustjacket, very good copy. . First Edition.
Published by Melbourne, The author, 1972., 1972
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Add to basketxii+225pp. 8vo. Oringinal boards in dustwrapper. Laminate of dustwrapper falls short of horizontal edges resulting in some soiling. Review paper remains folded around dustwrapper. Otherwise a near fine copy. B&W plates.
Published by Rohan Rivett, 1972
- Hardcover
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition 1972, good black cloth boards, slightly edgeworn dust jacket, tight binding, clean text Prompt, reliable service, shipped next business day. Int'l mailed via first class or priority.
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Language: English
Published by Penguin Books, Ringwood, VIC, 1991
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Add to basketB-format paperback (20 X 13cm). Condition: Very Good. 400pp. Reprint. Orig published in 1946. Australian War Classics series, presented by E.E. (Weary) Dunlop. Pages lightly age-tanned. Light general wear. The spine is uncreased and the binding is firm.
Published by Rivett Australia 1972, 1972
- First Edition
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Add to basketFirst edition 225pp ex libris (usual cancellation stamps, pockets etc.) excellent, d/w very good in plastic (light rubbing), illust.
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Published by Angus And Robertson, London, 1952
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Add to basketHard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. 335 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear and age marks on pages present, but still a presentable copy. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page. There Is No Doubt About The Suffering Endured, Yet This Powerful Story Is Fill…ed With Australian's Will To Survive And Their Unassailabe Spirit In The Face Of The Most Callous Compelling Reading.
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Published by Rohan Rivett, Melbourne, 1972
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Add to basketHardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Inscription to the Title Page from author " for Dymphna & Alex with best wishes from Nan & Rohan, November 1972" 225 pages. Foreword by Baron Casey o…f Berwick and of the City of Westminister. Biography of notable Australian scientist, Sir David Rivett, who was instrumental in the foundation and success of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research the forerunner to the CSIRO. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.
Published by Melbourne, The author, 1972., 1972
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- First Edition
Seller: Grant's Bookshop, Cheltenham, VIC, AustraliaGrant's Bookshop
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Add to basketxii+225pp. 8vo. B&W plates. Oringinal boards in dustwrapper. A near fine copy. . First edition. Inscribed by author's son.
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Language: English
Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney NSW, 1954
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. 4th Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Foxing on endpages, half-title and title page. Minor marks and foxing to foredges. Borrower card pocket on inside back cover. Missing dust jacket. Body text and binding are still very good. Behind Bamboo is unflinching in its honesty and hau…nting in its realism. It is a vivid, compelling testament to the Australians' will to survive and their unassailable spirit in the face of the most callous inhumanity.
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Language: English
Published by Angus and Robertson, 1954
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Seller: Mammy Bears Books, Cedar Creek, QLD, AustraliaMammy Bears Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 220x140x35mm+475g . . 500g Postage Incorrect see below for 1kg . . Angus and Robertson. . 1954. . . . Pp335. reprint. 'An Inside Story of the Japanese Prison Camps'. Rohan D. Rivett was a war correspondent and prisoner of war on the Burma-Siam Railway. Yellow cloth hardback green lettering…to spine. . Front free endpaper missing. Overall condition is good: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted. . . Australia_Post_Zoned_International_Shipping_Rates_FOR_THIS_PARCEL . . AP-Zone1_NZ:_AU$30.00 . . AP-Zone3_Canada_USA:_AU$47.80 . . AP-Zone4_UK_Europe:_AU$54.80 . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$11.20.
Published by Melbourne University Press, (1965)., 1965
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- First Edition
Seller: Grant's Bookshop, Cheltenham, VIC, AustraliaGrant's Bookshop
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Add to basket8vo; pp. xiv, 217; portrait frontispiece, 16 illustrations, notes, index, original cloth, dustjacket, a near finecopy. . First Edition. Inscribed by Alfred Deakin Brookes in 1987.
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Published by the author, Melbourne, 1972
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Add to basketHardback. Rohan Rivett, the author, Melbourne. Author: Rohan RivettBinding: HardbackPublished: the author, Melbourne, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life and career of David Rivett, a prominent figure in Australian science. It exp…lores his contributions and advocacy for scientific advancement in Australia. The book likely covers his challenges, achievements, and the impact he had on the scientific community. It may also touch on his personal life and the influences that shaped his dedication to science. Hardback.
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Published by Melbourne: Rivett, 1972
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Add to basketHardback. Rohan Rivett, Melbourne: Rivett. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling biography, David Rivett: Fighter For Australian Science, chronicles the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a pivotal figure in the development of scientific research in Australia. T…he narrative details Rivett's tireless advocacy for scientific advancement, presenting his challenges and triumphs in shaping the nation's intellectual landscape. It uncovers the profound impact of his work, illustrating how his vision laid foundational groundwork for future generations of scientists. Rohan Rivett's account offers an authoritative perspective on a man whose dedication profoundly influenced Australian scientific institutions and policy, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of science and national development. Hardback.
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Published by Rohan Rivett, Camberwell, 1977
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Camberwell, Rohan Rivett, 1977. Octavo; pictorial card covers lightly creased and rubbed; a very good copy. Bullock teamers between 1900-1939.
Published by Self-Published, Melbourne. 1972., 1972
- Hardcover
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Add to basket8vo, 225pp. A very good hardback copy in lightly edgeworn dust jacket with lightly sunned spine. In wrap-around band which is torn. . Inscribed by author.
Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1969
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- First Edition
Seller: Turn The Page Books, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaTurn The Page Books
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Light reading wear. Foundation for Australian Studies, Townsville. 84 pages. Previous owner's signature in ink. No torn or missing pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; Australia; Pictures of this item not already displayed here availabl…e upon request. Inventory No: 52856.
Published by Rivett, Melbourne, 1972
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Jacket in Protective Sleeve. First Edition. 225 pages, includes index. A clean, straight ex-library book, appears unused. Scans available on request.
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Behind Bamboo An Inside Story of the Japanese Prison Camps
Rivett, Rohan D. (War Correspondent Prisoner of War on the Burma-Siam Railway)
Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1946
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- First Edition
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. No dustjacket. Gift inscription to front free endpaper. Illustrated with black and white plates and two maps. Colour frontispiece. Light rubbing to spine ends and corners with some marking to boards. Very faint scattered foxing…to preliminary pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 335 pages. Rohan Rivett's classic saga of life as a prisoner of war during the Second World War including the hell of his days on the notorious Burma-Thailand Railway. Includes an Appendix 'P.O.W. Glossary'.
Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd Sydney 1954 reprint., 1954
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Add to basket*Sales/posting to the USA suspended*. Hard cover, 335pp, colour frontispiece and b&w plates of sketches by G Chalker and drawings by Flip Relf. Some wear on edges, corners bumped, else good Rivett was a war correspondent as well as a prisoner of war on the Burma Siam Railway for 3 1/2 years. This was the first complete and accur…ate chronicle to tell of the experiences of the Australians at the hands of the Japanese in the prison camps.
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Published by Angus & Robertson., Sydney., 1946
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Add to basketBlack and white illustrations and plates, xiii + 400pp, appendix. Two leaves unopened, with small closed tear at margin, cloth-covered boards somewhat worn.
Published by Penguin Melbourne 2003, 2003
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- First Edition
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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Add to basket1st ed. thus stiff wrappers As New small octavo xiii + 400pp., glossary, An inside story of Japanese Prison Camps. Penguin Australian War Classics.
