Auckland, New Zealand: The North Shore Gazette, 1947. Remembrances in verse of pioneer life in NZ, the Boer War and afterwards. CONDITION Burgundy bds with Gilt titles (unworn, spine sl faded, small paint spot to front) Portrait frontis is signed by the Author, pp 78 with 3 half tone photo plates. Bright and clean, with faintest toning to eps #New Zealand Literature#. Signed by Author. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Ariel Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11440
Title: Verses Various : The Serious and the Sunny Side of Life
Author: Madill, James
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: The North Shore Gazette
Place of Publication: Auckland, New Zealand
Date Published: 1947
Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Keywords: Pioneer History Boer War Poetry New Zealand
Bookseller catalogs: Poetry;

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