A Book Collector's Notes: On Items Relating To The Discovery Of Australia The First Settlement And The Early Coastal Exploration Of The Continent

A Book Collector's Notes: On Items Relating To The Discovery Of Australia The First Settlement And The Early Coastal Exploration Of The Continent

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Rodney Davidson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell Australia, 1970

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some rips to top of DJ, foxing to perimeter of same and discolouration to spine. Some denting to board. Slight tanning to block. Pages internally in good condition, binding sturdy.

Rodney Davidson's A Book Collector's Notes: On Items Relating To The Discovery Of Australia The First Settlement And The Early Coastal Exploration Of The Continent presents a meticulous bibliographic account of significant printed materials. This authoritative work chronicles the foundational period of Australia, detailing rare books, maps, and documents connected to its initial discovery, the establishment of the First Settlement, and subsequent coastal surveys. It illustrates the profound historical value and scarcity of these artifacts, offering insights crucial for both historians and serious collectors. The narrative uncovers the stories behind these pivotal items, providing an invaluable resource for understanding early Australian history through its preserved records.

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Description

Author: Rodney Davidson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell Australia, 1970

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some rips to top of DJ, foxing to perimeter of same and discolouration to spine. Some denting to board. Slight tanning to block. Pages internally in good condition, binding sturdy.

Rodney Davidson's A Book Collector's Notes: On Items Relating To The Discovery Of Australia The First Settlement And The Early Coastal Exploration Of The Continent presents a meticulous bibliographic account of significant printed materials. This authoritative work chronicles the foundational period of Australia, detailing rare books, maps, and documents connected to its initial discovery, the establishment of the First Settlement, and subsequent coastal surveys. It illustrates the profound historical value and scarcity of these artifacts, offering insights crucial for both historians and serious collectors. The narrative uncovers the stories behind these pivotal items, providing an invaluable resource for understanding early Australian history through its preserved records.