Australiana Books
Australia’s Stories, Places & Collectable History
Our Australiana Books collection celebrates the richness of Australia’s history, identity, and everyday life—told through the pages of books that document the nation’s people, landscapes, industries, conflicts, culture, and folklore. From early settlement narratives and regional histories to bush craft, coastal life, exploration, art, Indigenous culture (where respectfully presented), and memoir, Australiana is a broad and endlessly fascinating collecting field.
These books suit collectors, family historians, local-history enthusiasts, and readers who simply love the texture of Australian storytelling—often in editions that are becoming harder to find.
What you’ll find in our Australiana collection
Australian history & settlement
Books covering colonial and federation-era history, social change, and the shaping of modern Australia—often including regional accounts, historical documents, and period perspectives.
Exploration, travel & the outback
Journeys across deserts, rivers and ranges: exploration narratives, expedition accounts, remote communities, and the enduring pull of Australia’s inland landscapes.
Regional & local histories
Town histories, state and district stories, heritage publications, commemorative volumes, and community-driven books—ideal for genealogists and collectors seeking place-based connections.
Bush life, stations & rural Australia
Pastoral histories, station life, droving, agriculture, bushcraft, and the characters of rural Australia—capturing both practical realities and cultural myth.
Military, wartime & service stories
Campaign histories, unit and battalion narratives, home-front accounts, and veteran memoirs—often valuable for researchers and family history.
Indigenous Australia and cultural studies
Where available, we include books that engage with Indigenous histories, languages, and art with care and context—prioritising respectful authorship and credible publishing sources.
Australiana art, photography & design
Illustrated books, documentary photography, poster and print culture, museum and gallery titles, and visual records of Australia’s built and natural environment.
Collectible editions, vintage printings & scarce titles
Australiana is a strong collecting category. When available, we feature first editions, older printings, signed copies, and books with notable provenance—especially those tied to regions, institutions, or significant Australian figures.
