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New South Wales Local History

127190
ALEXANDER, OLWYN; MCCONNELL, EVELYN.

The Border Journal Presents The Tramway History 1889-1989.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. [ii], 33; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Barham Historical Committee; 1989. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127396
BARRASS, CLIVE.

Gregory's Road Map of Sydney & Environs.
First Edition; Large (75x55cm) coloured folding map, Scale (1: 80,000), insert "Tourists' Resorts", on verso "City of Sydney Main Arteries & Outlets (Not to Scale), a couple of very minor closed tears, very good copy.
Sydney; Gregory's Guides and Maps; n.d. (1955). Click here to Order
AUD$175

127175
BINNS, KENNETH. General Editor.

Handbook For Canberra: Prepared for the Members of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science on the occasion of its Meeting held in Canberra, January, 1939.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 121; b/w frontispiece, b/w illustrations throughout, 5 folding maps, original green soft cloth wrapper, name on front of wrapper otherwise a very good copy.
Canberra; L.F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer; 1938. Click here to Order
AUD$100

127230
BROADHEAD, BERT.

100 Years In Timber.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [iv], 40; 2 tipped-in sepia plates, numerous b/w. text illustrations, coat of arms, 1 map, rebound in brown cloth with original wrappers bound in, title lettered in gilt on spine, wrappers a little marked, good copy.
Sydney; Abbey Publishing Co.; 1965. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127365
BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY COMPANY LIMITED.

Shapes and Sections: Handbook for Engineers, Architects & users of Steel Containing Information Regarding the products Manufactured by The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited, Iron & Steel Masters, Australia and Allied Industries.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 532; illustrated with 51 b/w. full page photographs of the Newcastle steel works, 2 full page plans, numerous diagrams throughout, bound in original black limp cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, very good copy.
Melbourne; Printed by J. T. Picken & Sons Limited; 1930. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127329
CLANCY, ERIC G.

Methodism in the Lilac City: The story of the Methodist Church in Goulburn, N.S.W. and the surrounding District.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [viii], 114; illustrated with 13 b/w. photographs, 1 line drawing, list of ministers, statistical information Goulburn Circuit 1958, bound in original illustrated stapled wrappers, spine a little chipped, very good copy.
Goulburn, NSW; Johnstone & Son, Printers; 1958. Click here to Order
AUD$50

127238
CRIDLAND, FRANK.

The Story Of Port Hacking, Cronulla And Sutherland Shire.
New Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 198; frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations, 1 fold-out map, index, bound in original blue cloth with title in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Sydney; Angus and Robertson; 1950. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127288
DODD, IAN; DODD, SOPHIA.

Lette: The Railway that Never Opened.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 76; printed endpapers, text illustrated with numerous photographs and maps some in colour, numerous line diagrams, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Little Catherine Books; 2018. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127218
FLETCHER, BRIAN H.

Landed Enterprise and Penal Society. A History of Farming and Grazing in New South Wales before 1821.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xiv, 265; illustrated frontispiece and title page, 2 maps, 22 tables, appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, good copy.
Sydney; Sydney University Press; 1976. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127247
FLYNN, MICHAEL.

Settlers and Seditionists. The People Of The Convict Ship Surprize 1794.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. lii, 184; map endpapers, appendices, bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Sydney, Angela Lind, 1994.
Edition limited to 1000 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$70

127310
GAY, R. E.

A History Of The Gay Family.
First Limited Edition; Demy 4to; pp. [vi], 109; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, several maps, numerous family charts, bound in original faux brown leather, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
Marsfield, NSW; R. E. Gay; 1980.
Limited edition of 200 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$145

127521
HART, T. J.

Nineteenth Century Banking Records A case Study Of The bank of Australasia. A thesis submitted in satisfaction of a degree of Master of Arts (Archives and Records) in Monash University.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. vi, 139 (printed one side only); 9 full page illustrations, several text tables and figures, appendix, bibliography, bound in original blue cloth, fine copy.
Camberwell; T. J. Hart; 1996. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127476
HOCKING, GEOFF.

To The Diggings! A Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in Australia. 1851-2001.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 256; illustrated endpapers, profusely illustrated throughout, notes, bibliography, index, bound in original blue cloth, dustjacket a little creased otherwise a very good copy.
Melbourne; Lothian Books; 2000. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127246
IDRIESS, ION L.

The Silver City.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 214; original map endpapers, portrait frontispiece, 14 pages of b/w illustrations, 5 maps; original red cloth, title lettered in silver on spine, stamped decoration in silver to spine and upper board, a tight bright copy.
Sydney; Angus & Robertson; 1956. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127462
KERR, JOAN; BROADBENT, JAMES.

Gothick Taste. In The Colony Of New South Wales.
First Edition; Lge. 4to; pp. 156; numerous b/w illustrations, colour illustrations, notes, bibliography, index; original cloth, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Sydney, The David Ell Press, (1980).
Limited Edition of 1500 copies. Signed by the author. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127237
MAC SMITH, BERTHA; LLOYD, BRIAN; Compiler.

Letters of John Maxwell. Superintendent of Government Stock 1823-31.
First Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xii, 225; endpaper maps, illustration on title page, index, bound in original cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket; very good copy.
Wangaratta; Shoestring Press; 1982.
Limited edition of numbered 1000 copies. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127309
NED KELLY CENTENARY COMMITTEE.

" Jerilderie " A Pictorial History. Taken from a random selection of photographs, of the town & district.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. (55) unpaginated; numerous b/w illustrations throughout, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Cobram, NSW; Ned Kelly Centenary Committee; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$45

127136
NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU.

Hotel, Guest House And Tourist Guide To N.S.W. 1933: Incorporating Hotel and Boarding House Directory.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 8vo; pp. 200; text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, numerous advertisements many illustrated, list of hotels and acc. houses, lists of proprietors, tariffs, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers, small closed tear to edge of a couple of pages, wrappers a little worn, good copy.
Sydney; N.S.W. Government Tourist Bureau; 1933. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127311
POCKLEY, R. V.

Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Edward Wills Family and Descendants in Australia 1797 - 1976. --- Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Pockley Family and Descendants in Australia 1842 - 1976. --- Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Antill Family, England 833 America 1680, Australia 1809. --- Ancestor Treasure Hunt: The Waddy Family, England 1621, Australia 1834-1980. (Four books bound in one).
First Editions; Cr. 4to; pp. 81, 136,153, 77; texts with numerous b/w. photographic illustrations, several maps, numerous family trees, bound in later blue cloth with original illustrated blue wrappers bound in, collective title lettered in gilt on spine very good copy.
Sydney; Wentworth Books/R. V. Pockley; 1976. 1977, 1978, 1980. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127481
SIDNEY, SAMUEL.

The Three Colonies Of Australia: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia; Their Pastures, Copper Mines, & Gold Fields.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xvi, 426; illustrated frontispiece, 53 b/w. illustrations (engravings), chronology, appendix, rebound in modern quarter brown leather with brown cloth boards, contrasting labels on spine, title lettered in gilt on labels, some occasional light spotting, good copy.
London; Ingram, Cooke, & Co; 1852.
Scarce. Ferguson 15679. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127295
SMEE, C. J; PROVIS, J. SELKIRK.

The 1788-1820 Association's Pioneer Register - Volume I. Containing Genealogical Details of Five Hundred Pioneers, their Children & Grandchildren.
Second Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. unpaginated (est 300+); list of pioneers, list pioneer families, spouse supplement, son & Daughter-in-law index. church chronology, 1788-1820 chronology, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
Sydney; The 1788-1820 Association; n.d. (1988). Click here to Order
AUD$45

127297
SMEE, C. J; PROVIS, J. SELKIRK.

The Pioneer Register - Volume II. Containing Genealogical Details of Five Hundred Pioneers, their Children & Grandchildren.
Second Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. unpaginated (est 300+); list of pioneers, 1788-1820 chronology, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, very good copy.
Sydney; The Pioneer Register; n.d. (1983). Click here to Order
AUD$45

127296
SMEE, DR C. J.

The Pioneer Register. Volume VI containing Genealogical Details of Five Hundred Pioneers, their Children and Grandchildren.
Second Edition; 8vo; pp. unpaginated (est 300+); original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, instution name on front endpaper, otherwise a very good copy.
Artamon, NSW; C. J. Smee; n.d. (1988). Click here to Order
AUD$45

127243
ST. JAMES', SYDNEY.

A Short Story of Historic St. James', Sydney.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 32; text with 7 b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, name on front wrapper, good copy.
Sydney; The Church; 1944. Click here to Order
AUD$35

127511
ST. JULIAN, CHARLES and SILVESTER, EDWARD K.

The Productions, Industry and Resources Of New South Wales.
First Edition; post 12mo; pp. 284; remnants of title label on spine, bound in green cloth boards, some minor separation at front hinge, still a sound bright copy.
Sydney; J. Moore; 1853.
Not in Ferguson. An invaluable document for understanding the economic and social landscape of mid-19th century Australia, particularly New South Wales. St Julian, a journalist and the first Chief Justice of Fiji, compiled a comprehensive snapshot of the colony's industries and natural resources, aiming to attract investment and immigration. From an antiquarian perspective, the book captures both the optimism and colonial ambition of the era, making it both a historical record and a promotional tool of its time. Click here to Order
AUD$150

127126
SUNRAYSIA NATURALISTS' RESEARCH TRUST.

Sunraysia Field Naturalists' Club Research Trust - Annual Reports Second Report to Seventh Report.
First Editions; Cr. 4to; pp. (average of 60 pages each); numerous line drawings, graphs and tables, each bound in their original illustrated stapled wrappers, wrappers a little dusty and worn contents very good.
Mildura, Vic; The Trust; 1964-1970.
"Sunraysia" is a term which embraces the irrigation area of Mildura, Merbein and Red Cliffs on the Victorian side of the Murray River and includes also the irrigation areas of Curlwaa and Coomealla an the New South Wales side. Several smaller settlements nearby, on both sides of the river, are also included. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127526
SYDNEY.

36 Views. Sydney Descriptive and Illustrative with Panorama.
First Edition; Oblong 4to; pp. 36; unpaginated; 36 b/w plates; one fold out panorama, bound in original faded purple printed wrappers; title in gilt and b/w illustration on front cover; bound with pink ribbon; very good copy.
Sydney; N.S.W. Bookstall Company; n.d. (circa 1905).
Some excellent street scenes, including The Corso Manly, Macquarie Street, Martin Place, George Street, Pitt Street, Circular Quay, Argyle Cut and the beautiful folding panorama of Sydney Harbour from North Shore. Click here to Order
AUD$75

127318
TAIT, THOMAS.

John Dunmore Lang: A Fighter For The Right.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 58; 7 b/w plates, 1 b/w letter, appendix; original blue cloth, flecking to page edges, browning and foxing to endpapers and some pages, good copy.
Sydney; Angus & Robertson Ltd.; 1923. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127304
THRELKELD, L. E; GUNSON, NIEL; Editor.

Australian Reminiscences And Papers Of L. E. Threlkeld. Missionary to the Aborigines 1824-1859. Two Volumes.
First Edition; Demy 4to; Vol. I. pp. xii, 176; Vol. II. pp. vi, 177-382; endpaper maps, 12 pages of b/w. photographs, several text illustrations and maps, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, fine set.
Canberra; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies; 1974.
Australian Aboriginal Studies No. 40. Ethnohistory Series No. 2. Click here to Order
AUD$145

127370
WILLOUGHBY, HOWARD.

Australian Pictures. A Facsimile of the volume originally published in 1886. With a map and one hundred and seven illustrations from sketches and photographs, engraved by E. Whymper and others.
Facsimile Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 224, 8; frontispiece, 107 illustrations, appendix, index, bound in brown faux leather boards, title and decorative illustration in gilt on front board, title in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy. (rare to find copies with the dustjacket because of the decorative binding).
Brookvale NSW; Child, Henry & Page Pty Ltd; 1985. Click here to Order
AUD$35