2 Volumes. The Illustrated Australian Encyclopaedia Vol. I A to LYS. Vol. II MAB to Z.
by Various
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/None, as Issued.
- Seller
-
Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1925. HEAVY. 2 volumes-complete. x, 768, 748pp, num bw & col ills, maps. Or green cloth titled in gilt to spine, map of Australia in blind to front of each volume. Minor toning/foxing to page edges. Spine of Volume I slightly concave, minor bump to top front corner of Volume II. Angus & Robertson were proud that this set was entirely written and produced in Australia. Along with expected history, geography, nature and other usual subjects there is considerable content on the Aborigines and their languages.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/None, as Issued.. 4to.
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- Bookseller
- Lawrence Jones
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 047530
- Title
- 2 Volumes. The Illustrated Australian Encyclopaedia Vol. I A to LYS. Vol. II MAB to Z.
- Author
- Various
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- None, as Issued.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Angus & Robertson
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 1925
- Keywords
- Australia Australian Encyclopedia Encyclopaedia History Nature geography Aborigines Aboriginal Indigenous Language
- Bookseller catalogs
- Australiana; HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand; Australian Aborigines;
- Size
- 4to
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Lawrence Jones
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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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