London: Oxford University Press, 1954 8vo. original blue buckram gilt (a little rubbed & marked, very occasional spotting to leaf edges and outer leaves, else clean & bright; lacks dustwrapper); pp. xviii (last blank), 580 (last blank), with frontispiece, 53 illustrations + a map & endpaper maps. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy of the first edition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG+/No Jacket.

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Bookseller: Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 031224
Title: The Hentys. An Australian Colonial Tapestry
Author: Bassett, Marnie
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG+
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1954
Keywords: Marnie Bassett The Hentys Portland Westen District Victoria Local History Tasmania Western Australia

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