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Victoria, Local History

128444
ARDEN, GEORGE.: A Sketch Of Port Phillip. Being A Review of The Map Of Australia Felix Compiled, Engraved And Published By Thomas Ham Of Melbourne. To Which Is Added A Key To The Map Of Australia Felix And Its Squatting Districts In 1847. with A Modern Introduction By Thomas A Darragh, Esq.
Limited Edition Facsimile; Lge. 4to; pp. 47; 1, fold-out map, original cloth and papered boards, title lettered in black on spine, minor fading to top section of dustjacket, very good copy. With some associated publication notices from the publisher.
Thumb Creek, NSW; Garravembi Press, 1991.
Edition limited to 235 numbered copies. This copy being number 57. Click here to Order

AUD$135

128546
AUSTRALIAN MASONIC HISTORY.: Bye-Laws of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons Constituting the Portland Lodge of Victoria No. 576 under The Constitution of England. Masonic Hall Portland, 30th August, 1887.
First Edition; Post 12mo; pp. 13; list of masters of the lodge since foundation in 1854, bye-laws, bound in original limp leather wrapper, title lettered in gilt on upper wrapper, endpaper stained starting to show through on some of the other pages, good copy.
Portland; H. Goldsmith Printer Julia Street; n.d. (1887). Click here to Order

AUD$50

128336
AUSTRALIAN TRADE HISTORY.: 1876 Andrews Bros. Proprietary Limited. A Jubilee 1926.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (24) unpaginated; 17 b/w. illustrations, 1 page sketch illustrations, stiff tied wrapper, a good copy.
n.p.; (Wholly Set Up and Printed in Australia, Melbourne, Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd.); n.d. Click here to Order

AUD$40

128621
BRAIN, ROBT. S.: Royal Commission On Coal. First and Second Progress Reports of the Royal Commission Appointed to Inquire as to the Best Means of Developing and Promoting the Coal Industry of Victoria. 1890. Victoria. Final Report. Presented to both Houses of Parliament by his Excellency's Command.
First Edition; Foolscap Folio; pp. 7, 15, lxvii, 380; marbled endpapers, 1 folding map of Victoria, two folding tables at rear; bound in half leather with title lettered in gilt on spine, marbled boards, wear to boards, edges and spine, stain to leather spine, light foxing to first few pages, a good copy.
Melbourne; Government Printer; 1891.
This item includes the First and Second Progress Reports of the Royal Commission on Coal and the Final Report which includes synopsis and minutes of evidence. Click here to Order

AUD$300

128583
BURKE, JANINE.: The Heart Garden. Sunday Reed and Heide.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. (viii), 552; illustrated with 16 pages of coloured and b/w. photographic plates, endnotes, select bibliography, index, bound in original black cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, very good copy.
Milsons Point; Knopf; 2004. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128693
CALDER, WINIFRED B.: The Changing Face Of Mount Martha. A History of Landscape Evolution.
First Edition in Pamphlet form; Demy 8vo; pp. (20) unpaginated; 2 maps, references, bound in original stiff stapled printed wrapper, previous owner's name to front of wrapper, a good copy.
Mount Martha Citizens League; n.d. (c-1980's).
Original published as an article in the Royal Historical Society of Victoria magazine. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128375
CAMPBELL, A. G.: Photographs of the Lyrebird: Australia's Wonder Bird and Master Minic.
First Edition; Oblong Demy 16mo; pp. (20) unpaginated; nine small (9x7cm) b/w. tipped-in photographs, bound in original stiff printed stapled wrappers, very good copy. Scarce
Kilsyth, Vic: A. G. Campbell; 1940. Click here to Order

AUD$100

128699
CARNEGIE, D.M.: "The Other Side Of The Counter" The History Of Ritchie's Stores.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 44; 12 b/w illustrations, bound in original illustrated stiff wrapper, small stamp on title page, very good copy.
Hampson Press; 1988. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128527
CAROLAN, JANE.: St. Columb's Hawthorn 1883-1983. A history by Jane Carolan.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 44; b/w frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations throughout, bound in original illustrated stiff stapled wrapper, very good copy.
Published by the Vestry of St. Columb's Hawthorn; n.d. [c. 1983].
Inscribed by author. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128543
CARTER, DENNIS.: Rebuilding Macedon and Mt Macedon: Policy Guidelines for the Rebuilding of a Community following the 1983 Bushfires.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [iii], 27; illustrated with 25 photographs printed in brown, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrapper, good copy.
Gisborne, Vic.; Shire of Gisborne; 1983. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128447
CHAPPEL, K. L.: Surveying for Land Settlement in Victoria 1836 - 1960: Survey of the Vic-NSW Boundary, Survey of the Vic-SA Boundary.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. vii, 166; endpaper maps, illustrated with 13 folding maps and plans, several b/w. text illustrations, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Melbourne, Vic.; Office of Surveyor General; 1996. Click here to Order

AUD$150

128628
COLLINS, DAVID.: General And Garrison Orders Of Port Phillip.
Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 103, (xi); tipped in portrait frontispiece, tipped in illustration, catalogue of Queensbury's Hill Press Victoriana Collection, bound in full leather, hand gilt work on ribbed spine and inner boards, front and back boards gilt-stamped, previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, very good copy.
Melbourne; Queensbury Hill Press; 1984.
During the stay of Collins at Port Phillip heads he issued from time to time a number of orders. These were printed on a small hand-press and a printed set has been preserved in London. The date of the first is 16th October 1803.and the last 20 Feb 1804. Limited edition of 155 copies This number being 106. Click here to Order

AUD$85

128490
CUTTEN HISTORY COMMITTEE OF THE FITZROY HISTORY SOCIETY.: Fitzroy. Melbourne's First Suburb.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xii, 354; illustrated endpapers 1 map, text illustrated with numerous b/w photographs, notes, appendixes, index, bound in original red cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, previous owner's small stamp on front endpaper otherwise fine copy.
South Yarra; Hyland House Publishing; 1989. Click here to Order

AUD$220

128570
DARRAGH, THOMAS A.: The Establishment And Development Of Engraving And Lithography In Melbourne To The Time Of The Gold Rush.
Limited Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 64; 25 tipped in b/w plates; bound in original quarter cloth with cream papered boards, title lettered in black on spine, silk page marker, dustjacket, a fine copy.
Thumb Creek. NSW; Garravembi; 1990.
Limited edition of 425 copies. Lovely tipped in frontispiece from Etching c. 1846 of Henry Gilbert Jones at the Wharf Melbourne. Tipped in plates of promissory notes and their vignettes, billheads for Cheapside House, T. B. Darling, Benalla store, Germain Nicholson circular, Alfred Ronald's Trade Card, Alexander Gilbert Telegraphic Station, instruments used by aborigines, The Beach Hobson's Bay and more. Click here to Order

AUD$50

128552
DAVIS, A; KEMP, B.: Native Plants of the Macedon Range. A Field Guide.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 81; text with numerous illustrations mostly in colour, references, glossary, list of native plants recorded, indexes, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, very good copy.
Macedon, Vic.; A. Davis & B. Kemp; 1984. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128697
DIOCESE OF BALLARAT.: Year-Book of the Church of England in the Diocese of Ballarat. For 1896.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 76; index; original stiff stapled wrapper; pages slightly browned throughout, wrapper marked and rubbed, previous owner's name in ink on front of wrapper, a good copy.
Ballarat; J. Anderson and Co.; 1897. Click here to Order

AUD$35

128386
ECCLESTON, GREGORY C.: Granville Stapylton: Australia Felix 1836: Second in Command to Major Mitchell.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. Folio.; pp. xx, 250; text with numerous illustrations, drawings and maps many in colour, bibliography, glossary of Foreign Words and Phrases in the Journal, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, original silk page marker, dustjacket, inscribed and signed by the author on title page, fine copy. Together with original prospectus and order form.
Melbourne; Evandale Publishing; 2018.
Splendid and impressive volume, a major study based on the journals of the pioneer land surveyor Granville Stapylton second-in-command to major Mitchell. Of particular importance are the wealth of images and maps throughout. Click here to Order

AUD$140

128647
FAULKNER, C. C.: The Commonwealth Bank of Australia. A Brief History of its Establishment, Development and Service to the People of Australia and the British Empire Under Sir Denison Miller, K.C.M.G. Governor. June 1st, 1912- June 6th, 1923.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xx, 368; b/w portrait frontispiece, numerous b/w photographic illustrations, 3 colour maps, appendices, index; original full leather binding, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped decoration on upper board, good copy.
Sydney; The Commonwealth Banking Corporation; 1923.
This book is of considerable interest as it contains several chapters (VI-XIV, pp. 61-246) on the bank's contribution in World War One. These chapters focus on 'Helping the Men of the A.I.F.', 'Buying a Fleet in Wartime', 'Raising the War Loans', 'Building Homes for Soldiers' and 'The Commonwealth Bank in the Captured German Possessions' just to name a few. Click here to Order

AUD$295

128582
FITZPATRICK, KATHLEEN.: Solid Bluestone Foundations And Other Memories Of A Melbourne Girlhood 1908 - 1928.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (xii), 210; portrait frontispiece, b/w. illustrations, bound in blue original cloth, title lettered in white on spine, dustjacket, minor bumping to corners, otherwise a very good copy.
South Melbourne; The Macmillan Company Of Australia Pty Ltd,; 1983. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128492
GOWDIE, CATHY.: Foxeys Hangout: The Story of one Family's dream.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. vi, 266; decorated endpapers, illustrated frontispiece and title page, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs, recipes, notes, bound in original papered boards, title lettered in white on spine and upper board, dustjacket, signed by the author on front endpaper, fine copy.
Prahran, Vic.; Hardie Grant Books; 2009.
The book chronicles the journey from city dwellers to novice farmers, as they familiarise themselves with their new life and the murderous history behind their wine label. Beautifully illustrated with coloured photographs and seasonal recipes for each month, Foxeys Hangout reveals a year in the life of a winemaking family on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, beyond the facade of the cellar door. Click here to Order

AUD$35

128446
HAM, THOMAS.: A Map Of Australia Felix.
Limited Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. [vi], 39; tipped-in frontispiece facsimile prospectus, 1 large coloured folding cloth backed map; full leather binding in Bourbon calfskin, hand gilt work on spine and inner boards, cardboard slip-case, fine copy.
Carlton, Vic.; Queensberry Hill Press; n.d. (1985).
Edition limited to 155 copies. This copy being No. 25. Click here to Order

AUD$195

128418
HAUSER, DON.: Printers of the Streets and Lanes of Melbourne (1837 - 1975).
Limited First Edition; 4to; pp. xii, 172 (last blank); illustrated endpapers, illustrated title page, numerous b/w illustrations, bibliography, dictionary of graphic arts terms, index to central Melbourne Printers and Suppliers, original black faux leather, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt decoration on front board, dustjacket, fine copy,
Melbourne; The Nondescript Press; 2006.
Printers of the Streets and Lanes of Melbourne fills a real void in the historical records of the city of Melbourne, and provides noteworthy documentation of some of the people who, quite literally, laid the foundation of our community and, in many cases continue to facilitate its growth to this day. Click here to Order

AUD$110

128626
HENDERSON, ALEXANDER.: Henderson's Australian Families. A Genealogical and Biographical Record. Volume I. (Complete and all Published).
Limited Edition; Med. 4to; pp. (xxiv), 408; text with numerous b/w photographic illustrations, indexes, bound in publisher's gilt decorated red morocco with bevelled boards, title lettered in gilt on spine and upper board, gilt stamped decoration on spine and upper board, original silk page marker, an exceptionally fine copy signed by author on title page.
Melbourne; Alexander Henderson; 1941/ Reissued from original sheets by Genealogical Society of Victoria; 1962.
Scarce: the special final issue of 100 numbered and signed copies issued by the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Number 73 of 100 copies. Click here to Order

AUD$1350

128555
HILTON, AGNES.: North of the 36th Parallel Hopetoun.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 32; 3 illustrations within text, 1 f/p. map illustration, some names of early settlers; stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, previous owner's name on title page, good copy.
Mildura, Vic; Printed at "Sunraysia Daily"/ The Author; n.d. (c-1970's). Click here to Order

AUD$35

128608
HURLEY, FRANK; Photographs by.: Shire of Bright. Tourist Centre of N. E. Victoria.
First Edition; Oblong Cr. 4to; pp. (28) unpaginated including wrapper; full page map, numerous colour and b/w. photograph illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrappers; a very good copy.
Australia; John Sands Pty. Ltd; n.d. (c-1960's). Click here to Order

AUD$40

128559
KING, ROSS; PIKE, JEREMY; SEDDON, GEORGE.: A Middle-Ring Suburb: A Study of the Urban Fabric of Hawthorn. A Report to the Community of Hawthorn Commissioned by the Hawthorn City Council, Melbourne, Victoria.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. x, 106; text with numerous illustrations, maps and plans some in colour, references, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, wrappers a little worn, good copy.
Melbourne; Centre for Environmental Studies University of Melbourne; June 1979. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128617
LA TROBE, CHARLES JOSEPH; REILLY DIANNE; (Introduced by); HAMMOND, VICTORIA (Notes by).: Charles Joseph La Trobe: Volume I. Landscapes and Sketches. Volume II. Australian Notes 1839-1854.
First Editions; Square Demy 4to; Vol. I. pp. xviii, 341, [1]; Vol. II. xvi, 379, [1]; coloured frontispieces, numerous coloured illustrations, notes, bibliography, index, both volumes with matching Burgundy faux leather titles lettered in gilt on spines, pictorial onlay to front boards, matching die-cut slip cases revealing the pictorial onlay, volume one has minor bump to bottom of spine and bottom edge of slip-case otherwise fine copies.
Melbourne; State Library of Victoria with Tarcoola Press and the National Trust' 1999-2006.
Volume I. is a limited edition of 500 copies this copy being number 234 and Volume II. is a limited edition of 200 copies this being copy number 30. Charles Joseph La Trobe (1801 - 1875) was Superintendent of the Port Phillip District and after its separation from NSW (1851) the first lieutenant-governor of the colony of Victoria. The sketches are from his extensive travel in Europe, North/Central America and the pacific, as well as the Australian colonies. The Notes detail the diaries kept by La Trobe over 15 years from when he left London on 24th march 1839, his subsequent appointments in Australia and his return to England on 6th may 1854. Click here to Order

AUD$700

128544
McGIVERN, MURIEL: Founder of The Dandenongs.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 90; 1 full page plate, 2 full page maps, 2 pages plates, text with numerous b/w. photographic illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, very good copy.
Croydon; Croydon Printers/ The Author; 1979.
This is a record of the first-known white man to make a permanent home in the Dandenong Ranges. Click here to Order

AUD$35

128491
MERRYLEES, CAROLINE.: Haywire: The War-time Camps at Hay.
First Edition; Med. 4to; pp. 200; endpaper maps, illustrated title page, 12 pages of coloured plates, text with numerous b/w. photographs, 5 pages of camp maps, index, glossary, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Hay, NSW; Hay Historical Society; 2006. Click here to Order

AUD$70

128574
PRESCOTT, DOROTHY F; BROWN, GRAHAM A.: Ovens Valley Gold Resource Proposed Dredging Project: Preliminary Environmental Report - October 1985.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. x, 152; numerous tables, 1 coloured plate with overlay, numerous text maps, folding plan of alluvial gold dredge, references, glossary, bound in original stiff wrappers with printed overlay and spiral plastic spine, good copy.
Heidelberg, Vic.; The Authors; 1985. Click here to Order

AUD$125

128553
PRICTOR, LOIS.: A Walk Through Black Hill Reserve: Flora and Fauna of Central Victoria.
Updated Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [iv], 60; text with numerous illustrations mostly in colour, references, index, bound in original stiff illustrated stapled wrapper, very good copy.
The Friends of Black Hill; 1997. Click here to Order

AUD$40

128580
RACHKIND, HARRY.: The Freemasons of Echuca. The story of the Echuca Lodge of Advancement No. 1059 E.C. later Milewa Lodge No 1059 E.C. and the involvement of its members in the business, civic, and social life of Echuca from 1864 to 1889.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 195; endpaper maps, text with numerous b/w illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, illustrated wrapper versos, minor scuffing to corners, good copy.
Echuca; H Rachkind; 1995. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128629
RANDELL, J. O.: Pastoral Settlement In Northern Victoria. Volume 1 The Coliban District.
Limited First Edition; 4to; pp. 353; 69 illustrations (many full-page), 14 maps (4 folding), bibliography, personal index, stations & estates, Hotels companies etc., general index; quarter leather with cloth, raised bands and gilt on spine, fine copy.
Melbourne; Queensberry Press; 1979.
Signed by the author. This first edition is limited to 525 numbered copies. This copy being number 457. Click here to Order

AUD$300

128545
REEDY CREEK PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.: Nostalgia - Reedy Creek. Reflections of Reedy Creek from its origins to the present. Celebrating the centenary of the Reedy Creek School Building No. 2234 for the Reedy Creek progress Association.
First Limited Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 124; numerous b/w photographic illustrations, several maps, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, wrapper a little marked and worn, previous owners name on title page, good copy.
Reedy Creek, Vic.; Reedy Creek Progress Association; 1982.
Limited Edition of 300 copies. Reedy Creek near Broadford, Victoria. Click here to Order

AUD$75

128645
ROBERTS, MORLEY.: Land-Travel and Sea-Faring. Illustrated by A.D. McCormick.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. viii, 260; numerous b/w illustrations throughout text; bound in original quarter leather with blue cloth boards, raised bands, contrasting title labels on spine, title lettered in gilt on labels, small number stamp on title page and rear endpaper, good copy.
London; Lawrence and Bullen; 1891.
Ferguson 14957. Click here to Order

AUD$100

128547
ROGERS, HUNTER.: 'Tanti'. An historical story of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 60; 2 map illustrations, numerous sketch illustrations, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, signed by author on title page, very good copy.
Cheltenham; Standard Newspapers Limited; 1977. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128445
SCURFIELD, G.: The Hoddle Years Surveying in Victoria, 1836-1853 in collaboration with JM. Scurfield.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. 144; 4 colour plates, a folding Map of the Province of Victoria end-pocket; 37 maps throughout of which some are full-page, references. bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Canberra; The Institution of Surveyors, Australia Inc.; 1995. Click here to Order

AUD$165

128581
THE SOUTH GIPPSLAND DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE; Compilers.: The Land of the Lyre Bird. A Story of Early Settlement In the Great Forest of South Gippsland. Being a description of the Big Scrub in its Virgin State with its Birds and Animals, and of the Adventures and Hardships of its Early Explorers and Prospectors. Also Accounts by the Settlers of the Clearing, Settlement, and Development of the Country.
Reprint; Cr. 4to; pp. 431; frontispiece, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, folding table, bound in original maroon cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket, chipping to dustjacket, name on front endpaper, good copy.
Melbourne; The Shire of Korumburra; 1972. Click here to Order

AUD$50

128494
STAMFORD, F.E; STUCKEY, E.G; MAYNARD, G.L.: Powelltown. A History of its Timber Mills and Tramways. Maps and diagrams drawn by M.J. McCarthy.
Reprint; Demy 4to; pp. viii, 151; illustrated endpaper, frontispiece, b/w illustrations throughout, map at rear, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, fine copy.
Melbourne; Light Railway Research Society Of Australia; 1996. Click here to Order

AUD$35

128493
STAMFORD, FRANK.: Arsenic And Molasses. A Pictorial History Of The Powelltown Tramway And Timber Milling Operations.
First Edition; Lge. 8vo; illustrated endpapers, b/w frontispiece, numerous b/w illustrations throughout, references and bibliography, index, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, fine copy.
Melbourne; Light Railway Research Society Of Australia Inc.; 1998. Click here to Order

AUD$45

128548
STANTON, IDA.: Bridging The Gap. The History of Hall's Gap From 1840.
First Edition; Med. 8vo; pp. 108; front endpaper map, text illustrated with numerous b/w. photographs, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, bookplate, wrapper worn and has light insect damage, good copy.
Ararat, Vic.; The Author; 1988. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128597
THOMAS, TYRONE; CLOSE, ANDREW.: 150 Walks in Victoria.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xxviii, 428; text illustrated with 156 maps, detailed rout notes, walks for all levels, glossary, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, previous owner's inscription on title page, very good copy.
Victoria; Explore Australia; 2007. Click here to Order

AUD$35

128694
TWIGG, KAREN; TWIGG, GWEN.: "Seventy-Five Years And More." St. John's Bears Lagoon 1911-1986.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. (28) un-paginated; numerous b/w photographic illustrations throughout, bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, minor marks to wrapper, otherwise a very good copy.
(Bendigo Modern Press, c.1986). Click here to Order

AUD$30

128579
UHL, JEAN.: Mount Royal Hospital. A Social History.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. xv, 245; map endpapers, frontispiece, numerous b/w. illustrations, appendix, notes, select bibliography, index; dustjacket, name blacked out on front endpaper, good copy.
Mount Royal Hospital; 1981. Click here to Order

AUD$26

128689
UHL, JEAN M.: Dandenong - From Slab Hut To City.
Reprint Demy 8vo; pp. 59-96; 3 b/w illustrations, bound in original blue stiff stapled wrapper; a fine copy.
Mont Albert; Four Winds Press; 1976. Click here to Order

AUD$30

128443
WADE, HENRY; ROSS, A. M.: Plan Of The Township Of Hamilton Situate On The Grange Burn. Introduction by Gordon and Judith Scurfield, Foreword by Russell Worland.
Limited Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. (viii), 56, portrait frontispiece, first 54 pages are an introduction to the plan of Hamilton, fold out plan 50cm by 66.5cm, sources, appendices, index of names, bound in original grey cloth, dustjacket, fine copy.
Hamilton; Bellcourt Books; 1995.
This Edition of the Plan of the Township of Hamilton is limited to 200 copies. This is No. 99. Plan originally published in 1853. Click here to Order

AUD$135

128630
WESLEY COLLEGE.: Wesley College Chronicles May 1925 to December 1941. (48 consecutive issues).
First Editions; Demy 8vo; Published three time a year in May, August and December approximately 65 pages each; illustrate with numerous full page b/w. photographic plates; sporting results - cricket, football, athletics, swimming, scouting, rowing, tennis; lists of school officers, examination successes, school news, house notes, three volumes bound in black cloth, titles lettered in gilt on spine, very good copies. Rare.
Melbourne; Wesley College; 1925-1941. Click here to Order

AUD$450

128568
WILLIS, MARY ANN; Editor.: Duties and Dreams: Images of Women's Lives in and Around Bairnsdale during the Twentieth Century.
First Limited Edition; Demy 4to; pp. [iv], 280; text with numerous b/w. illustrations, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, inscribed by the author, wrapper a little worn, very good copy.
Bairnsdale, Vic.; Mary Ann Willis/ James Yeats & Sons Pty. Ltd.; June 1999.
The edition is limited to 100 numbered copies, this copy being No. 26. Click here to Order

AUD$110