2 Volumes-Complete. The Collected Works of Thomas Welsby. Volume I &II.
by Welsby, Thomas; Thomson, A.K. (editor)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Brisbane: The Jacaranda Press, 1967. 2 volumes-complete. 397, 427pp; bw ills. Or blue cloth in jacket. Both volumes with light even toning to page edges and minor foxing to endpapers. Volume I with 2cm tear at top of front jacket panel and rubbing to folds, crease to front jacket panel. Volume II 1cm tear to top of front jacket panel, jacket creased on spine, tiny hole at top of jacket spine and light rubbing. Offset toning to endpapers. Overall a very nice set. Volume I contains an introduction, Schnappering and Early Moreton Bay. Volume II, includes Discovers of the Brisbane River; Memories of Amity; Sport and Pastime in Moreton Bay and Bribie-The Basket Maker.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- Lawrence Jones
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 052082
- Title
- 2 Volumes-Complete. The Collected Works of Thomas Welsby. Volume I &II.
- Author
- Welsby, Thomas; Thomson, A.K. (editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Jacaranda Press
- Place of Publication
- Brisbane
- Date Published
- 1967
- Size
- 8vo
- Keywords
- Thomas Welsby Queensland Australia Brisbane Moreton Bay Bribie Island Fishing Schnappering Local History Maritime Local History Exploration Flinders
- Bookseller catalogs
- Maritime/ Sailing/ Shipping; Sport Inc. Hunting, Fishing & Games; Australian Local History; Travel, Exploration; TRAVEL / Australia & Oceania;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Lawrence Jones
Biblio member since 2006
Ashmore, Queensland
About Lawrence Jones
I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.
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