Nelligang
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.
Edition: First Australian Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Tears along folds of jacket. Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Usual aging. Shelf wear.
Steeped in the rich social and cultural tapestry of mid-century Australia, Nelligang is a captivating vintage novel by Australian author Walter G. Henderson. Published by the esteemed Lothian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. in 1945, this scarce first edition hardback volume offers a beautifully preserved window into post-WWII Australian literary history. The narrative provides an evocative, character-driven snapshot of colonial and rural Australian life, weaving an atmospheric plot rich in local history, personal identity, and the evolving spirit of a developing society. Henderson masterfully captures the essence of the era, exploring deep themes of human relationship dynamics and resilience against a distinctly local backdrop. This collectible copy is well-preserved for its age, featuring a clean, unmarked interior with classic, time-matured yellowed pages, housed in its original dust jacket which displays authentic vintage wear and tear. It is a vital and distinctive acquisition for collectors of scarce 1940s Australiana, classic local fiction, and early 20th-century independent publishing.
Author: Walter G. Henderson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1945, Lothian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd.
Genre: WW2
Edition: First Australian Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Tears along folds of jacket. Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Usual aging. Shelf wear.
Steeped in the rich social and cultural tapestry of mid-century Australia, Nelligang is a captivating vintage novel by Australian author Walter G. Henderson. Published by the esteemed Lothian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. in 1945, this scarce first edition hardback volume offers a beautifully preserved window into post-WWII Australian literary history. The narrative provides an evocative, character-driven snapshot of colonial and rural Australian life, weaving an atmospheric plot rich in local history, personal identity, and the evolving spirit of a developing society. Henderson masterfully captures the essence of the era, exploring deep themes of human relationship dynamics and resilience against a distinctly local backdrop. This collectible copy is well-preserved for its age, featuring a clean, unmarked interior with classic, time-matured yellowed pages, housed in its original dust jacket which displays authentic vintage wear and tear. It is a vital and distinctive acquisition for collectors of scarce 1940s Australiana, classic local fiction, and early 20th-century independent publishing.