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South Australia Local History

127660
BERNDT, RONALD M.: Australian Aboriginal Anthropology.
First Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. xiv, 341; 2 maps, 18 figures, 23 tables, index, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket a little worn and chipped on edges, name on front endpaper, good copy.
Nedlands, WA; University of Western Australia Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies; 1970. Click here to Order

AUD$120

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

127631
BUTLER, R. G.: Christian Friedrich Seidel 1798-1976: From Schloin to Schonthal.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 208; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, numerous family trees, index, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, fine copy.
Hahndorf, SA; R. G. Butler; 1976. Click here to Order

AUD$95

127943
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SOUTH AUSTRALIA.: Adelaide Introductory Reader.
New Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 88; illustrated title page, text illustrated with numerous coloured and b/w. drawings and paintings, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrapper, good copy.
Melbourne; Whitcombe & Tombs Pty. Lit.; n.d. (1940's). Click here to Order

AUD$45

127721
JENKIN, GRAHAM.: Conquest of the Ngarrindjeri. The story of the lower Murray lakes tribes.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 300; 32 pages of b/w plates, 1 map illustration, appendicies, bibliography, index, bound in original orange cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, small booksellers stamp on front endpaper otherwise good copy.
Adelaide; Rigby Limited; 1979. Click here to Order

AUD$55

127942
MUIR, MARCIE.: The Wakefield Press. 1942 To 1978.
First Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 18; 2 page bibliography (Compiled by Michael Treloar); stiff stapled wrapper, a fine copy.
Adelaide; The Book Collectors Society of South Australia; 1993.
This edition is limited to two hundred and fifty numbered and signed copies, of which this is number 78. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127904
NUNN, JOY L; Compiler.: Schools of the Western Fleurieu Peninsula. 125 years. 1856 - 1981.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. viii, 105; numerous b/w illustrations; stiff stapled illustrated wrapper; previous owner's name on title page, good copy.
Unley; Harman & Jacka Pty. Ltd.; 1982. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127678
PHILLIPS, ALAN; Compiler.: Family Tree of William & Susannah Hannaford 1790-1990.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 112; printed endpaper, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, Hannaford family statistics, index of names, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Ridgehaven, SA; Gould Books; 1990.
This record of the known descendants of William and Susannah Hannaford marks The Sesquicentenary (150th anniversary) of the arrival of Susannah and her children in South Australia and the Bicentenary of Susannah's Birth. Click here to Order

AUD$35

127852
PROFESSOR P. FORD; FORD, MRS G; Chief Editorial Advisors.: Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers Relating to the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition and other Affairs in Australia. Colonies Australia 30.
Facsimile Edition: Foolscap Folio (335x205 mm); pp. 482; original green cloth boards with quarter leather binding, title and publisher lettered in gilt on spine, top edges gilt, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, minor wear to spine and corners, otherwise a very good copy.
Shannon Ireland, Irish University Press, (1969). Click here to Order

AUD$195

127854
PROFESSOR P. FORD; PROFESSOR EMERITUS, SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY, MRS. G. FORD; CHIEF EDITORIAL ADVISORS.: British Parliamentary Papers, Correspondence and Papers relating to the Constitutions the Discovery of Gold and other Affairs in Australia 1854 - 55. Colonies Australia 20
Facsimile Reproduction of; 335 x 205 mm; (xii), 7, ii, 21, iv, 27, 41, vii, 198, vi, 114, 3, 14; 5 folding colour maps; original green cloth with quarter leather binding, title and publisher on spine in gilt with raised bands, gilt to top edges; a fine copy.
(Dublin), Irish University Press Shannon Ireland, (1969).
This Series of British Parliamentary Papers is a bound compilation of 8 papers relating to Australia from 1854 to 1855. It is Volume 20, Colonies Australia of the British Parliamentary Papers Series. Publisher's Note: The Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers is a facsimile reproduction. The original documents in this volume have been reproduced by photo-lithography and are unabridged even to the extent of faithfully retaining the printer's imprint. Click here to Order

AUD$195

127851
PROFESSOR P. FORD; PROFESSOR EMERITUS, SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY, MRS. G. FORD; CHIEF EDITORIAL ADVISORS.: British Parliamentary Papers Relating to the Discovery of Gold and other Affairs in Australia 1852 - 53 Colonies Australia 16. Further Papers Relative To The Recent Discovery Of Gold In Australia (In continuation of Papers presented to Parliament June14, 1852) Presented February 28, 1853; Further Papers Relative To The Recent Discovery Of Gold In Australia 16th August 1853; Australian Mints. March 22, 1853.
Facsimile Reproduction; 335 x 205 mm; first paper (xiv), 433; second paper x, 222; third paper 5; folding map, folding geographical sketch; original green cloth with quarter leather binding, title and publisher on spine in gilt with raised bands, gilt to top edges, minor wear to edges; a very good copy.
(Dublin), Irish University Press Shannon Ireland, (1969)
This Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers is a bound compilation of 3 papers relating to Australia from 1852 to 1853. It is Volume 16 Colonies Australia of the British Parliamentary Papers Series. Publisher's Note: The Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers is a facsimile reproduction. The original documents in this volume have been reproduced by photo-lithography and are unabridged even to the extent of faithfully retaining the printer's imprint. Click here to Order

AUD$195

127850
PROFESSOR P. FORD; PROFESSOR ENERITUS, SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY, MRS. G. FORD; CHIEF EDITORIAL ADVISORS.: Irish University Press Series of British Parliamentary Papers, Correspondence and Papers Relating to The Mail Service, South Sea Islanders, The Appropriation Act of Victoria, and Other Affairs in Australia 1864-69. Colonies Australia 25.
Facsimile Reproduction; F'cap Folio (335x205mm); pp. 720; folding Sketch Map of Part of Western Tasmania by Charles Gould; original green cloth boards with quarter leather binding, title and publisher lettered in gilt on spine with raised bands, gilt to top edges: previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper otherwise a fine copy.
Shannon Ireland, Irish University Press, (1969).
An important Volume in this series as it contains over 300 pages of correspondence relating to the Non-enactment of the Appropriation Act (Victoria), in addition to a very interesting report from the Government Geologist on Gold in Van Diemen's Land, several sections covering correspondence and reports relating to the Australian Mail Service, several sections on Queensland and the Importation of South Sea Islanders, etc Click here to Order

AUD$195

127812
RAIKOWSKI, PAMELA.: In The Tracks Of The Camelmen. Outback Australia's Most Exotic Pioneers.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xii, 196; 26 pages of plates, 8 full-page maps, sources of illustrations, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
North Ryde, NSW; Angus & Robertson Publishers; 1987. Click here to Order

AUD$100

127540
SMITH, JAMES.: The Booandik Tribe Of South Australian Aborigines: A Sketch Of Their Habits, Customs, Legends, and Language. Also An Account of the efforts made by Mr. and Mrs. James Smith to Christianise and Civilise them.
Facsimile Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. xii, 139; 6 illustrations, original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, name on front endpaper, cloth marked, good copy.
Adelaide; Libraries Board of South Australia; 1965. Click here to Order

AUD$60

127620
WILSON, S. C; AND BORROW, K. T.: The Bridge Over the Ocean. Thomas Wilson (1787-1863) Art Collector and Mayor of Adelaide.
First Limited Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. xxi, 348; illustrated endpapers, frontispiece, 3 colour plates, b/w. illustrations throughout, notes, appendices, Wilson Family tree, index, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, slightly chipped dustjacket, good copy.
Adelaide; Hyde Park Press Pty Limited; 1973.
Edition Limited to 1,000 copies, each signed by the authors (900 for sale) of which this is one. Click here to Order

AUD$26

127679
WITTWER, E. A.: Gallasch of Grunthal: A History and Family Tree of Johann Joseph Gallaschand Descendants.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. [ii], 184; endpaper family tree, coloured coat of arms, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, several maps, numerous family trees, bibliography, index to surnames, outline of early generations, bound in original slick illustrated boards, very good copy.
Hahndorf, SA; Gallasch Reunion Committee; (1980). Click here to Order

AUD$100