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Discovery and Exploration History, Australia 14 and other Countries 1

127744
BOYCE, JAMES.: Van Diemen's Land.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. x, 388; 3 maps, appendix, notes, references, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, near fine copy.
Melbourne; Black Ink Books; 2008. Click here to Order

AUD$50

127689
BRADDON, RUSSELL.: Thomas Baines. And the North Australian Expedition.
First Edition; Oblong 4to; pp. 160; illustrated endpapers, coloured frontispiece, 24 f/p. colour illustrations, 69 colour illustrations, 16 b/w. illustrations, index, bound in original cloth, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Sydney; Collins; 1986.
'The North Australian Expedition of 1855-56, led by Augustus Gregory, though not lacking courage and endurance, was remarkable above all for the magnificent sketches, water-colours and oil paintings which Thomas Baines executed and brought back as a permanent record.' This book includes many of these illustrations including some beautiful images of Australian fauna. Click here to Order

AUD$26

127865
BURGESS, H. T; Editor.: The Cyclopedia Of South Australia. An Historical And Commercial Review. Descriptive And Biographical Facts Figures And Illustrations. An Epitome Of Progress.
2 Volume Set; Facsimile Editions; Both Volumes Demy 4to, ( 24 x 29 cm ); Volume One; pp. viii, 630; frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations; biographical index; Volume Two; pp. viii, 1100; frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations, biographical index; both uniformly bound in maroon cloth with title lettered in gilt on spines and upper boards, cloth a little worn, good set.
Hampstead Gardens, SA; Austprint; 1978.
Nice Aboriginal section also Banking, Births, Deaths, Marriages, Hospitals, Tramways, Freemasonry, Politics, Horse Racing, Fisheries, Flora, Gaols and Prisons, Explorers, Exploration, Mining, Prisons and much more. Click here to Order

AUD$375

127855
COLLINGRIDGE, GEORGE.: The Discovery Of Australia. A Critical, Documentary and Historic Investigation Concerning the Priority of Discovery in Australasia by Europeans before the arrival of Lieut. James Cook, in the "Endeavour," in the year 1770. With Illustrations, Charts, Maps, Diagrams, &c. Copious Notes, References, Geographical Index and Index to Names.
First Edition; Super Royal 4to; pp. xvi, 376; 87 b/w maps and illustrations, indices, original maroon cloth boards, title lettered in gilt on spine, decoration in gilt on front board, pages untrimmed and partly unopened, binding worn and marked spine splitting on top edge, some minor foxing, fair copy only.
Sydney; Hayes Brothers; 1895.
Ferguson. 8465. Click here to Order

AUD$195

127860
FORREST, ALEXANDER.: North-West Exploration. Journal Of Expedition From DeGrey To Port Darwin.
Facsimile Limited Edition; Foolscap Folio; pp. 43 plus 5 pages of colour plates at rear; includes large fold out map showing the route from Nickol Bay to S. A. Telegraph which was followed by the Expedition Despatched by the Western Australian Government in 1879. Under the Command of Alex Forrest F. R. G. S; original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, a fine copy.
Bundaberg; Corkwood Press; 1996.
Copy No. 335. This is a Limited Edition of 400 copies, the first Seventy Five of which are Bound in Half Leather. Click here to Order

AUD$75

127859
HUNTER, JOHN.: An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island. With the discoveries which have been made in New South Wales and in the Southern Ocean, since the publication of Phillip's Voyage, compiled from the official papers; Including the journals of Governor Phillip and King, and of Lieut. Ball; and the Voyages From the first Sailing of the Sirius in 1787, to the return of that Ship's company to England in 1792.
Facsimile Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xvi, 584; b/w portrait frontispiece, b/w illustrations and text maps, two, fold out maps, bound in original publishers quarter leather bound with pattered papered boards, title in gilt on spine, title lettered in gilt on spine, some minor spotting to edges and first and last few pages otherwise a very good copy.
Adelaide; Libraries Board of South Australia; 1968.
A facsimile of the 1793 edition, from the Australiana Facsimile Editions, No. 148. Click here to Order

AUD$165

127826
IDRIESS, ION L.: Madman's Island.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 253 (vi); endpaper maps, frontispiece, sketches throughout, bound in publishers original orange cloth, title in black on front and spine, spine and corners a little bumped, flecking to page edges, spine faded, name blacked out on half title page with impression of the black out coming through on the next page, otherwise a good tight copy.
Sydney; Angus And Robertson; 1938. Click here to Order

AUD$225

127613
LONG, CHARLES R.: Victoria. Its Foundation and Development.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 136; frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations throughout, maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, previous owner's name on half title and title page, otherwise a very good copy.
Melbourne; Whitcombe & Tombs Limited; 1925. Click here to Order

AUD$45

127720
MUDIE, IAN.: The Heroic Journey of John McDouall Stuart.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp.(xii), 297; 12 pages of illustrations, 7 maps, author's note, select bibliography, index, bound in original brown cloth, spine of dustjacket faded, dustjacket a little worn on edges, name on front endpaper, good copy.
Sydney; Angus And Robertson; 1968. Click here to Order

AUD$35

127556
NICHOLAS, F.W.; NICHOLAS, J.M.: Charles Darwin in Australia.
First Paperback Edition; Post 8vo; pp. xxii, 214; 16 pages of b/w. photographic plates, several text maps, summary of documents, sources, notes, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, inscription on title page, otherwise a very good copy.
Melbourne; Cambridge University Press; 2002. Click here to Order

AUD$26

127617
PARKIN, RAY.: H. M. Bark Endeavour: Her Place In Australian History; Two Volumes. With and Account of her Construction, Crew and Equipment and a Narrative of her Voyage on the East Coast of New Holland in the Year 1770. With Plans, Charts and Illustrations by the Author.
Demy 4to; Vol. I. pp. xii, 468; numerous text illustrations, charts and plans, Notes, Bibliography, Index of Individuals and Locations, Vol. II. Case of 15 detailed folding ship drawings and plans. Both volumes in original red cloth, titles lettered in gilt on spines and front boards, housed in original illustrated red cloth slipcase; a fine set.
Melbourne; The Miegunyah Press; 1997.
H.M. Bark Endeavour is a fitting companion and supplement to the standard works on Cook's voyages. The work is the result of a most painstaking study of the Endeavour and a unique account of a great journey of discovery up the east coast of New Holland (Australia) in the year 1770. The text is accompanied by a series of plans and figures depicting the ship's architecture and construction, her deck plan, rigging, sails, armaments, boats, cables, anchors and accommodation. Click here to Order

AUD$80

127833
SCHILDER, GUNTER.: Australia Unveiled. The Share of the Dutch Navigators in the Discovery of Australia.
Limited Signed First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. xi, 424; b/w frontispiece, 44 plates, 61 figures, numerous maps, index of persons, index of localities; bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, dustjacket, dustjacket a little chipped and worn on edges, good copy.
Amsterdam; Theatrvm Orbis Terrarvm Ltd; 1976.
Limited numbered signed edition of 250 copies of which this is numbered 196. Click here to Order

AUD$100

127551
STEELE, WILFRED; STEELE, CHRISTOPHER.: To The Great Gulf. The Surveys and Explorations of L.A. Wells. Last Australian Explorer 1860-1938.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 144; map endpapers, 6 maps, numerous b/w illustrations, index, bibliography, bound in original illustrated slick boards faded at edges, good copy.
Blackwood, SA; Lynton Publications Pty. Limited; 1978. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127732
WHITAKER, ANNE-MAREE; Edited and Introduced by.: Distracted Settlement. New South Wales after Bligh. From the Journal of Lieutenant James Finucane 1808-1810.
First Limited Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xxxi, 150; 8 b/w illustrations, 2 maps, notes, note on conversion, index, bound in original quarter brown cloth with marbled boards, title and decoration in gilt on spine, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Melbourne; The Miegunyah Press; 1998.
Limited edition of 750 copies. Click here to Order

AUD$50

127827
WILLIAMS, V.: The Mahogany Ship.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 320; original light brown boards, spine and front board have title and author in black; stain to rear endpaper and bottom edge of book, chipped and damaged dustjacket, good copy in a poor dustjacket.
London; Ward, Lock& Co., Limited; 1920.
A Scarce Book. Each of the thirty-two chapters weaves the story from markings on rock, trees, maps, and fascinating information about the story of the Mahogany ship and its treasure. Click here to Order

AUD$300

Australia and other Countries 1

127887
BEAGLEHOLE, J. C; Editor.: The Journals of Captain James Cook On His Voyages Of Discovery. 3 volumes in 4 books plus the portfolio of Charts and Views and matching volume The Life of Captain James Cook by J.C. Beaglehole, In total 5 Volumes and a portfolio of Charts.
First Editions; Vol. 1, The Voyage Of The Endeavour, 1768-1771; pp. cclxxxvi, 696; colour portrait frontispiece, 25 pages of b/w plates, 6 fold out maps, 2 fold out b/w plates, some b/w illustrations, appendices, index, addenda and corrigenda, addenda to the calendar of documents; Vol. 2, The Voyage of The Resolution and Adventure, 1772-1775; pp. clxx, 1028; colour frontispiece, 52 pages of b/w plates, 5 pages of fold out b/w plates, 3 fold out maps, numerous b/w illustrations, appendices, index, addenda and corrigenda, addendum to the calendar of documents; Vol. 3, (In two books). Parts I and II. The Voyage Of The Resolution And Discovery, 1776-1780; pp. ccxxiv, 718; colour portrait frontispiece, (719)-1647; 78 illustrations, 15 sketch maps, appendices, index; together with the portfolio of Charts & Views (395 x 265), pp. vii, with 58 loose sheets as issued; each volume in original blue cloth, gilt decoration to front boards, titles lettered in gilt on spines, dustjackets to all volumes except for the charts, Volume 5, The Life of Captain James Cook. pp. xii, 760; colour portrait frontispiece, 43 pages plates, 5 sketch maps, bibliography, index, original blue cloth gilt decoration to front boards, dustjacket for all volumes including the charts, good set.
London; Hakluyt Society; 1967-1974.
An essential source for the historian or voyage enthusiast, Beaglehole's monumental work of scholarship stands as one of the greatest achievements in voyage history. Click here to Order

AUD$1500