Tasmania
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Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls - Convict Women In Van Diemens Land 1803 - 1829
by Phillip Tardif
American Citizens, British Slaves Yankee Political Prisoners In an Australian Prison Colony 1839-1850
by Cassandra and Hamish Maxwell-Stewart Pybus
Tasmania Books & Ephemera
Bruising the Red Earth. Ochre Mining and Ritual in Aboriginal Tasmania
by Sagona, Antonio [Editor]
Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. 1994. Octavo Size [approx 14x22cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. Scarce. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 194 pages. Explores the mining of red ochre from several angles - colour red in human perception; archaelogical record that attests its use; geology and vewgetation of the Gog Range; and detailed account of the excavation of Toolumbunner. . 1st Edition. Softcover.
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NZ$66.76
Neuestes Gemalde von Australien
by Wimmer, G.A
Vienna: Anton Doll, 1832. First edition. Paperback. An early German-language history of New Holland, that includes two fine copper plate engravings of Sydney and Hobart. Both are derivative views being after Leopold Beyer and De Sainson, respectively. The work includes a long review of voyages to New Holland (87 pages). Hawaii, New Zealand and New Guinea also described in the volume. This volume was published as volume 30 of Schutz's series Allgemeine Erdkunde, and is printed on the spine. 8vo, 6...
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NZ$296.45
The Life and Times of William Hay of Boomanoomana, 1816-1908
by Hay, David
Melbourne: Hyland House. 1990. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in purpose-made plastic sleeve. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 155 pages. William Hay was one of the pioneers of the Riverina pastoral industry. Born in Scotland he migrated to Tasmania in 1839. After stints with the Tasmanian Treasury and as a school teacher he married Jane Ruffy and moved [with her...
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NZ$33.38
The History of Tasmania
by West, John (edited by A G L Shaw)
Angus & Robertson, 1971. Book. Good. Hardcover. hardback, Royal 8vo, page edges age-toned, bookplate of a previous owner on front free endpaper o/w a good tightly bound and clean copy in a worn, loose fitting & creased dust jacket that has paper and tape repairs to verso extremities, b&w plates, 699pp.
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NZ$31.97
Australia; Illustrated from the Drawings by Skinner Prout, N. Chevalier, O. Brierly, ETC. ETC.
by BOOTH, Edwin Carter
London: Virtue and Co, 1874. First Edition. Quarto, 8 vols. Vol 1: pp.28, iv (outer title page and advertisement), 14 steel engravings including vignette inner title page and map of Victoria; Vol 2: pp.29-56, 14 steel engravigns including map of New South Wales; Vol 3: pp. 57-88, 14 steel engravings and map of the Overland Route to Australia; Vol 4: pp.89-120, 14 steel engravings and map of Queensland; Vol 5: pp.121 - 152, 14 steel engravings and map of Australia; Vol 6: pp. 153 -180, 12 steel...
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NZ$2,225.20
An Affirming Flame. Adventures in Continuing Education
by Brooks, Kenneth G
Hobart: William Legrand Publishing. 1987. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition - Card Covers. Corners and covers are lightly rubbed. 208 pages. In 1954 Kenneth Brooks was appointed Director of Adult Education in Tasmania. This book is a record of the ensuing years. This is not just a history of Adult Education in Tasmania but also a model of how to translate important social and personal goals into effective action. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for...
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NZ$20.03
Considering Art in Tasmania
by Lynn, Elwyn & Murray, Laura
Sydney: The Fine Arts Press. 1985. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Small gift inscription to front free endpaper (flyleaf). Illustrated with colour and black & white reproductions. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 64 pages approx. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$22.25
Maria Island A Tasmanian Eden
by Weidenhofer, Maggie
Middle Park, Victoria: B & M Reid. 1991. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Previous owner's details and cataloguing information to inside of front cover. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 64 pages. . 3rd Edition. Softcover.
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NZ$22.25
Industrious, Innovative, Altruistic: The 20th Century Boat Builders of Battery Point (Signed by Author)
by Mays, Nicole
Hobart: Navarine Publishing. 2018. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Fine condition in pictorial laminated boards. No DJ as issued. As new condition. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Signed by the author. 367 pages. Foreword by John Lucas. Profiles the 20th century boat builders of Battery Point, their yards and the vessels they built at Battery Point, Tasmania. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . Like New. 1st thus. Hardback.
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NZ$83.45
Archaeological Reconnaissance in Tasmania, Summer 1963/1964
by Jones, Rhys
Oceania, 1965. Paperback. Very good. Signed by author. Reprinted from: Oceania, March 1965, Vol. XXXV, No. 3. pp191-201, b&w ills in text, enclosed in an Antiquity reprint cover.
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NZ$76.23
After Port Arthur. Personal stories of courage and resilience ten years on from the tragedy that shocked the nation
by Altmann, Carol
Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 2006. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Colour photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 250 pages. . 1st Edition. Trade Paperback.
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NZ$22.25
BACK TO ULVERSTONE April 12th-19th, 1952, Centenary Celebrations 1852-1952 : Official Publication and Programme.
by Ulverstone
Ulverstone: Back To Ulverstone Committee. Very Good+. 1952. First Edition. Paperback. With many illustrations and adverts, previous owners name at top of title page, rear cover lightly soiled otherwise a very good copy. This book is light, and postage will be reduced for shipment. ; 245 x 185mm; 88 pages .
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NZ$77.88
The History of Tasmania: Volume II
by John West
New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The History of Tasmania: Volume II.
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NZ$39.19
A Geographical, Historical, and Topographical Description of Van Diemen's Land with Important Hints to Emigrants
by Evans, George William
London: William Heinemann. 1967. Octavo Size [approx 13x23cm]. Fine condition in a Near Fine Dustjacket - DJ now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Folded map to rear. Eight [8] page Introductory Note by Karl R. von Stieglitz loosely inserted at rear. 140 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . Facsimile Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$33.38
![Honour Denied. Teddy Sheean. A Tasmanian Hero... [With Reference to Some] Other Brave Warriors of the Royal Australian Navy](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/756/858/880858756.0.b.jpg)
Honour Denied. Teddy Sheean. A Tasmanian Hero... [With Reference to Some] Other Brave Warriors of the Royal Australian Navy
by LEWIS, Dr Tom
Kent Town: Avonmore Books, 2016. First Edition. Paperback. Fine. Kent Town, Avonmore Books, 2016 (first edition). Quarto, 316 pages with numerous maps and illustrations (many from photographs, many in colour). Laminated colour pictorial card covers; a fine copy. Able Seaman Edward Sheean was serving on the newly-commissioned HMAS 'Armidale' when she was returning to Darwin from Timor after performing escort duties. 'Shortly before 14:00 on 1 December 1942 "Armidale" ... was attacked by no less than...
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NZ$55.63
TASMANIAN PHOTOGRAPHS
by Direen, Rex (Photographs) and Brown, Bob (Text)
Hobart: Rex Direen. Very Good+. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. 0731646614 . With 73 photographs, corners lightly worn, a very good copy. ; 185 x 240 .
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NZ$22.25
THE COVE CLARION Summer 1989
Tasmania: Unknown Publisher. Very Good. 1989. Newspaper. Folded once. Articles about Tasmania. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 16 pages .
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NZ$23.72
Metal Mining in Tasmania 1804 to 1914 : How the Government helped shape the mining industry
by Roberts, Glyn
Hobart, Tasmania: Bokprint. 2007. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Good+ Condition. Quite a nice copy but for the cover hinges where there's minor damage. Black & white illustrations. Previous owner's details and cataloguing information to preliminary pages. 424 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Softcover.
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NZ$16.69
Report of the Secretary for Mines (&) Report of the Director
by Tasmania. Department of Mines
Hobart: Government Printer, 1969. A long run of this mining periodical, complete for the reports published in 1895-98; 1900-02; 1910-23; 1925-26; 1928-38; 1955-57; 1959-60; 1969. From the library of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, with infrequent stamps. Bound in original paper wrappers, some chipped, loose or missing. Dates refer to publication dates, not the year covered by the report. Report of the Secretary for Mines: Trove 49644546 started 1883, ceased with 1939. Later title: Report of the...
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NZ$677.60
'Hutchins School, Hobart'
by GOODHART, J[oseph] C[hristian] (Australia, 1875-1952: active 1920s-30s)
An original etching (255 × 185 mm, captioned within the image), signed and editioned (one of 60) in pencil below the image. . It is in fine condition, glazed within the original simple frame (with the label of Richardson's Art Gallery, 121 Liverpool St [Hobart] on the backing paper). Also mounted there is a gift label ('Presented to Mr J.M. Morris by Hobart Branch Staff, Union Bank ... 15th October 1934') signed by ten members of the staff (with some silverfish damage to the signed portion of the...
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NZ$278.15
The History of Tasmania.
by John West
New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The History of Tasmania..
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NZ$66.59
Convicts Unbound.
by TIPPING, MARJORIE
Ringwood; Viking O'Neil; 1988.. First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xiv, 353; map endpapers, numerous b/w illustrations, appendices, acknowledgements, bibliography, index, bound in original mustard cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, dustjacket with minor chipping on edges, very good copy. The book traces the lives and experiences of the specially selected 308 convicts transported in H.M.S. Calcutta on arriving in Port Phillip in 1803. Several unforeseen circumstances caused the convicts to be moved...
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NZ$155.76
The World of Olegas Truchanas
by Angus, Max (Editor)
O.B.M. Second edition. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. VGC.O.B.M,1975.Second edition.Large format grey hardback(silver lettering to the spine,small nick on the edge of the cover) with Dj(some scratches and nick on the Dj cover),both in VGC.Illustrated with colour,b/w photos,map.Nice and clean pages but with some marks on the edges of some of the pages,small nicks and crease on the edge of the pages,University bookshop sticker inside the edge of the front cover,light shelf wear on the back of the Dj...
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NZ$89.21
A RESIDENCE IN TASMANIA:
by STONEY, Capt. H. Butler; WALKER, P. Benson (ed.):
Hobart, Tasmania: Melanie Publications., 1982. Facsimile edition, limited to 250 copies - this copy one of 25 copies in full golden kangaroo hide by Peter Marsh, Dove Bindery, Melbourne. Presentation copy, inscribed as such in blue ink on the limitation page and further inscribed by the editor P. Benson Walker on the front endpaper: "To Dot - / with my best wishes / P. Benson Walker / 21 July '83". Octavo. The boards ruled in gilt with embossed map of Tasmania to the upper board; the spine with five...
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NZ$318.62
![New Town from the Domain [Tasmania], mounted on a stiff Christmas card "A Happy Christmas to you"](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/233/277/707277233.0.b.1.jpg)
New Town from the Domain [Tasmania], mounted on a stiff Christmas card "A Happy Christmas to you"
by Photographic Christmas Card
Tasmania, 1905. Very good condition. A real b&w silver tone photograph of New Town from the Domain, with Mt. Stuart in the distance. Mounted on gray card stock, with gilt printed caption below and gilt rule around photograph. Blank on verso. Photo 3 3/4 x 3" mounted on card 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 "
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NZ$160.93
