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Tasmania, 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

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

127922
GEE, JUNE.: Keeping Up With The Joneses.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; [108] un-paginated; 47 illustrations, original illustrated stapled wrappers, very good copy.
Launceston; Mary Fisher Bookshop; n.d. (1980). Click here to Order

AUD$30

127921
GOWLLAND, R. W.: Some Van Diemens Land Affairs.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 144; numerous b/w illustrations throughout (maps and b/w photographs), appendix, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
n.p. Printed: (New Norfolk, Derwent Printery, 1980). Click here to Order

AUD$30

127925
HARRISON. J.N.D; (Editor) Green, R. M; (Foreword).: The Three Cities - Hobart - Glenorchy - Launceston. Register of Listed Buildings.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 56; endpaper maps, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrappers, good copy.
Hobart; National Trust of Australia (Tasmania); 1975. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127538
MARTIN, A. E.: Place Names in Victoria and Tasmania.
First Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. 108; 1 illustration, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, wrapper marked and repaired on top corner, good copy.
Sydney; N.S.W. Bookstall Co; Pty. Ltd; 1944. Click here to Order

AUD$35

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

127853
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 Emigration, Pitcairn's Island, and Other Affairs in Australia 1857. Colonies Australia 22.
Facsimile Edition; F'cap Folio (335x205 mm); pp. 672; original green cloth boards with quarter leather binding, title and publisher lettered in gilt on spine, top edges gilt, a fine copy.
Shannon Ireland; Irish University Press; 1969.
Important volume, contains among others several sections (pp.60) of correspondence relating to the Removal of Inhabitants of Pitcairn's Island to Norfolk Island, two sections ( pp. 20) relating to gold discovery and exports, Copy of the Charter of the Bank of Australia, correspondence relating to a Federal Association of Australian Colonies, Correspondence on the Australian Mail Service, Electoral laws for Victoria and Tasmania, etc. 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

127868
TASMANIA.: The Cyclopedia of Tasmania: Two Volumes. An Historical and Commercial Review, Descriptive and Biographical, Facts, Figures, and Illustrations. An Epitome of Progress: Business Men and Commercial Interests.
Limited Edition Facsimile; Med. 4to; Vol. I. pp. 629; Vol. II. pp. 425; numerous illustrations, includes many portraits of citizens along with their biographies, index of names and places; bound in half leather over blue boards gilt decoration and titles on spines, together with their original cloth slipcase; fine set.
Launceston; Prestige Bookbinders Pty.; 1988.
This two volume set has been reproduced from the original volumes without any alteration and the only addition to the set, is a slipcase to house the two volumes which was not available with the original works. This is a limited edition of 500 numbered sets this being set number 45. Like the originals this set is bound in navy Morocco grained leather and Gold Embossed from hand drawn artwork. Click here to Order

AUD$540

127924
UNDERLIN, F; BRANAGAN, M; Compilers.: A History of Underwood. February 14, 1849 - February 14, 1959.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (8) un-paginated; text illustrated with three b/w. photographs, bound in original stiff stapled printed wrappers, stain to back wrapper and corner of some pages, good copy.
Published by the progress Association to commemorate the Celebration of the centenary of Underwood. Click here to Order

AUD$30

127909
WALKER, JEAN.: Origins of the Tasmanian Trout. An Account of the Salmon Ponds and the First Introduction of Salmon and Trout to Tasmania 1864.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. x, 48; numerous b/w illustrations; stiff stapled illustrated wrapper; previous owner's name on front endpaper, very good copy.
Hobart; Inland Fisheries Commission; 1988. Click here to Order

AUD$35

127907
WARE, JOHN.: Strahan: Macquarie Harbour. Tasmania's Eldorado; Also The Gem of the States for Tourists and Travellers. Unsurpassed for Scenic Grandeur and as a Health Resort.
Limited Facsimile Edition; Sm. 4to; pp. (viii), 84; numerous b/w illustrations; index, bound in original stiff stapled wrapper; fine copy.
Hobart; Mercury-Walch; 1979.
Limited facsimile edition signed by Brenden Ware the great grandson of John Ware. Click here to Order

AUD$45

127902
WATSON, REG. A.: The Life and Times of Thomas Francis Meagher, Irish Exile to Van Dieman's Land.
Demy 8vo; pp. vi, 99; 5 b/w illustrations; appendix, sources, acknowledgments, comments; stiff illustrated wrapper; old stamp and previous owner's writing on page 3, minor creasing to wrapper, otherwise a very good copy.
Rosny Park; Southern Holdings; 2001. Click here to Order

AUD$35

127923
WEEDING, JOHN SEYMOUR.: A History of Bothwell Tasmania.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. vi. 106; numerous b/w illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrapper, wrapper a little marked and rubbed wrapper, otherwise a very good copy.
Hobart; Drinkwater Publishing; n.d. (1980's). Click here to Order

AUD$30

127692
[WELLS, THOMAS EDWARD].: Michael Howe, the Last and Worst of the Bushrangers. A Facsimile of the Original Edition of 1818.
Facsimile Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. iv, 36; bound in publishers pictorial cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and in black on upper board, very good copy.
London; The Folio Society; 1977. Click here to Order

AUD$35