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            The Ten Pound Fare | Experiences of British People Who Emigrated to Australia in the 1950s

Zamoyska, Betka

(Book #ID 113320)

Published by Viking | Penguin Books Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, red lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 5½''. Contains 175 pp with monochrome photographs to the central pages. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            On The Spur of the Moment; A Selection of Australian Bush Poetry

Walker, Bruce [Illustrations by John Flakelar and Margaret Grant]

(Book #ID 97767)

Published by H. B. and M. Walker, Australia First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Lower spine end scuffed. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0646383787

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            First Impressions | The British Discovery of Australia

Steven, Margaret

(Book #ID 99242)

Published by British Museum, Cromwell Road, London First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 8½''. Discusses many aspects of Britain's role in Australia's discovery, including the voyage of the Endeavour, the First Fleet, First Settlement and Bank's florilegium. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Small dint to the fore edge of the front cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0565010239

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            Here in Australia

Beatty, Bill

(Book #ID 52585)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ghosting to the front and rear end papers, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the fore and rear edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            South Australia

Page, Michael

(Book #ID 54840)

Published by Rigby Ltd., Adelaide First Edition 1979. Adelaide 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8''. ISBN 0727009397. Contains 104 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Landscapes of Western Australia [Signed]

Scott, John [Photographs by Richard Woldendorp]

(Book #ID 54366)

Published by Æolian Press, Claremont 1987. 1987.

Hard back binding in publisher's original oatmeal cloth covers, metallic blue title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 11'' x 8½''. ISBN 086422043X. Contains [xvi] 56 printed pages of text with 71 wonderful full-page colour illustrations to the centre, one map. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Scott.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Sydney Waterfronts

Mooney, Tim [1953-]

(Book #ID 56337)

Published by the Author Tim Mooney Publication First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Square 4to 10½'' x 10¼''. ISBN 095771520X. Contains 224 pages of glorious colour photographs throughout with detailed captions. Previous owner's dedication inside. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Australia; A Study of Warm Environments and their Effect on British Settlement

Taylor, Griffith

(Book #ID 56907)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Fifth Edition 1939. London 1939.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xv] 455 printed pages of text with 4 monochrome plates and 142 text illustrations, maps to the end papers. Bubbling of the cloth to the front cover and rear gutter, spine ends turned in, light foxing to the closed page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Wheat Industry in Australia

Callaghan, A. R. and A. J. Millington

(Book #ID 56919)

Published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney, Australia First Edition 1956. Australia 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt and black title block to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 486 printed pages of text with tissue guarded colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations, charts and photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends, very light foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 15 mm piece missing to the foot of the spine, nicks and chips to the upper edges and corners, not price clipped 63s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Bushigrams

Boothby, Guy [Guy Newell Boothby (13 October 1867 - 26 February 1905) Australian novelist and writer, noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the end of the nineteenth century]. Illustrated by J. Barnard Davis.

(Book #ID 107727)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition [1897] not dated. 1897.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Oxford blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt framed paper insert to the front cover, bevelled edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Although an Australian national, Guy Boothby lived the majority of his life in England. He is best known for such works as the Dr Nikola series, about an occultist criminal mastermind; the character was a Victorian forerunner to Fu Manchu, and Pharos, the Egyptian, a tale of Gothic Egypt, mummies' curses and supernatural revenge. Rudyard Kipling was a personal friend and mentor of Boothby's, and George Orwell cites Boothby's books as influential, and remembered with affection. Contains tissue-guarded frontispiece, (viii), 293 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Light spotting to the closed text block edges else in Very Good bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Tiger In The Dark

Patchett, M. E. [Illustrated by Roger Payne]

(Book #ID 68032)

Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd., Market Place, Leicester First Edition 1964. Leicester 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with gilt Wylde Green College coat of arms to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 153 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, College Prize label to the front paste down, tan staining to the edges of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, fore edges and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            36 Views of Sydney and its Surroundings | Souvenir View Book



(Book #ID 109488)

Published by Samuel Wood, Sydney circa 1910. 1910.

Publisher's original plain donkey brown card wrap covers [soft back] secured with brown tassel through the spine, small port hole photograph and embossed white lettering to the front cover. Landscape 9¼'' x 11''. Contains 36 monochrome printed photographic views of Sydney mounted back-to-back on thick brown card stock with tissue paper dividers. Photographs include: Sydney Cricket Ground During Test Match; On the Lawn Randwick Race Course; The National Art Gallery from the Domain; Central Railway Station and Belmore Park; Circular Quay showing P. & O. R. M. Steamer; Pitt Street from King Street; Manly Beach; Coogee Beach; Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge. The tissue guards have become tanned thus preserving the photographs, the white lettering to the front cover has all but chipped away, cover edges creased, repair to the bottom of the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Elizabeth; The Garden City

Galbreath, Margaret and Gillian Pearson

(Book #ID 60476)

Published by The Corporation of The City of Elizabeth, South Australia First Edition 1982. South Australia 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, navy end papers. Minimal wear to the spine tips. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0959941525

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            Sydney's Bushland | More Than Meets the Eye

Howell, Jocelyn and Benson, Doug [Photography by Jaime Plaza]

(Book #ID 98377)

Published by Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with maps inside the covers and colour photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0731393422

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            Continent of Curiosities; Animals and Birds of Australia

Kolar, Kurt [Translated and Revised by Gerard F. & Patricia A. Van Tets]

(Book #ID 62808)

Published by Souvenir Press Ltd., 95 Mortimer Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 213 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips, corners, gutters and fore edges, not price clipped 35s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 285502484

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            The Flying Doctor Story; A Pictorial History of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

Wilson, George

(Book #ID 63883)

Published by Magazine Art (Aust) Pty. Ltd., 35 Willis Street, Hampton, Victoria, Australia First Edition 1989. Australia 1989.

Publisher's original colour photographic card wrap covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of large text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. A little wear to the edges and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Boomerang; Behind an Australian Icon

Jones, Philip

(Book #ID 75864)

Published by Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, California First Edition 1997. California 1997.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers, French flaps [softback]. Landscape 6½'' x 8''. Contains 134 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0898159431

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            Unfinished Voyages; Western Australian Shipwrecks 1881-1900

Cairns, Lynne and Graeme Henderson [Jacket and end papers Illustrated by George N. Bourne]

(Book #ID 89404)

Published by University of Western Australia Press, Nedlands, Western Australia First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue leather-effect covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. Landscape 7½'' x 10''. Contains 383 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1875560246

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            Australia For The Tourist [Issued by The Bank of New South Wales]

[Bank of New South Wales]

(Book #ID 65767)

Printed and Bound by Halstead Press Pty Ltd., Sydney 1940. 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 256 printed pages of text with colour maps and monochrome photographs throughout. Spine and cover edges sun faded, foxing to the end papers, beyond which the book is in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Compliments slip card from Bank of New South Wales loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Australia At Arms

Bartlett, Norman [Edited by]

(Book #ID 66677)

Published by Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia Reprinted 1962. Australia 1962.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated green end papers. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 265 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and art work throughout. Tiny rubs to the spine ends and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Lady Elliot Island | First Island of the Great Barrier Reef

Walsh, Anthony

(Book #ID 97495)

Published by Boolarong Publications, 12 Brookes Street, Bowen Hills, Brisbane First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral bay of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. It lies 46 miles north-east of Bundaberg and covers an area of approximately 45 hectares. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs and maps throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0864390424

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            The Western Gateway | A History of Fremantle [Signed]

Ewers, John Keith [Mayor of Fremantle W. A. McKenzie]

(Book #ID 93390)

Published by University of Western Australia Press for the Fremantle City Council, Second Revised Edition 1971. 1971.

Second revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original quarter blue leather with 5 raised bands, dark blue cloth covered boards, gilt title and author lettering, gilt lines and gilt motif between the bands to the spine, silver Coat of Arms on the blue front and rear end papers. Quarto 10'' x 7''. De-luxe edition hand written number 390 of 500 Limited Edition copies which were reserved for presentation by the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Fremantle. This copy was presented to Major-General John Badock M.B.E and SIGNED by the Mayor of Fremantle 'W. A. McKenzie'. Contains [xxiii] 262 printed pages of text with single page colour coat of arms, double-page colour engraving, archive monochrome illustrations, maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 855640502

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            The Discovery of Australia

Sharp, Andrew

(Book #ID 68553)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 338 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout, fold-out map opposite Page 1. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with wear to the edges, not price clipped 50s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Journey to Mourilyan a Coastal Pilgrimage; Travels Around the Small Ports of Australia [Twice Signed]

Sidney, Neilma

(Book #ID 74314)

Published by Kerr Publishing Pty Ltd., 1992. NSW 1992.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Front corners turned up and marked and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Ink message inside the front cover and SIGNED by the author, also the title page has been SIGNED above her name 'Neilma Sidney.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1875703004

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            Australia Pilot Volume II Comprising: The Southern and Eastern Coasts of Australia From Cape Northumberland To Port Jackson, Including Bass Strait and Tasmania [Fifth Edition] With Supplement No. 7-1978



(Book #ID 71891)

Published by The Hydrographer of the Navy, Taunton Fifth Edition 1969 with Corrected Supplement to 1978. 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, yellow title lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [viii] 491 printed pages of text with fold-out chart, cross sectional plates to the rear. 75 page supplement corrected to 4th May, 1978, loosely inserted. Spine sun faded and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Wreck of the Barque Stefano off the North West Cape of Australia in 1875

Rathe, Gustave

(Book #ID 83126)

Published by Canongate Press, Edinburgh First UK Edition 1992. Edinburgh 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 136 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs. Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, slightly sun faded spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0862413990

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            Taperell's Bicentenary Parramatta; Australia's Most Historic City

Taperell, Quentin John

(Book #ID 81242)

Published by W. R. Bright & Sons Pty. Ltd., Australia First Edition 1988. Australia 1988.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 10'' x 6½''. Contains 82 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal rubs and light dust marking to the cover, ink name to the verso of the title page and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0959526307

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            Melbourne; The Biography of a City

Newnham, W. H.

(Book #ID 73782)

Published by F. W. Cheshire, Melbourne, Australia First Edition 1956. Australia 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt pattern to the front panel, map end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 225 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light age spots to the fore and top page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 30/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Illawarra Mutual Building Society; Centenary 1880-1980 [The Symbol of Safety]



(Book #ID 73984)

Published Privately in Wollongong 1980. Wollongong 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt symbol to the front panel, archive map end papers. Folio 12'' x 8½''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and creases. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0959513906

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            Mount Gambier; The City Around a Cave, A Regional History [Signed]

Hill, Les R.

(Book #ID 74555)

Published by Investigator Press Pty. Ltd., 54 Statenborough St., Leabroook, South Australia First Edition 1972. Australia 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated pea green paper covered boards. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Les R. Hill'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Sailing The World's Edge; Sea Stories from Old Sydney

Dunbabin, Thomas

(Book #ID 75204)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1931. London 1931.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 283 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased with tiny rubs, tan age spots to some of the pages and to the edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Southern Cross; A Powerful Saga of Australia's First Decades

Coleman, Terry

(Book #ID 93562)

Published by Hutchinson Group (Australia) Pty Ltd., Richmond South, Victoria, Australia First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original airforce blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, archive illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 442 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091369509

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            A Trip to Australia by Air, Land and Sea



(Book #ID 97695)

Produced and Printed Entirely in the British Isles circa 1930. 1930.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. Landscape 9½'' x 12''. Contains 6 full-page colour plates and one double-page colour plate to the centre, full-page story line text opposite each plate with monochrome illustrations showing various modes of transport including airships to the top of each leaf. Regrettably credit is not given to the artist. The covers are loose from the body of the text, 50 mm closed tear to the bottom front cover. Exceedingly scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Old Gold Towns of Victoria

Darbyshire, John and C. E. sayers

(Book #ID 77981)

Published by Rigby Limited, Adelaide, Australian Reprinted Edition 1972. Australia 1972.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine, map illustrated end papers. 4to 10½'' x 8''. Unpaginated printed pages of colour illustrations with detailed descriptions to each. Light bruising to the spine ends and corners. Very near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs and creases to the cover edges, one small closed tear to the top front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0851790941

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