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Best.-Nr. 127218Fine. Albumen paper photographs each approximately 157 × 207 mm in fine condition; the mount has a few trifling blemishes. The Bank of South Australia building still stands on King William Street Adelaide. The photographer's credit and reference number 'Sweet Adelaide 92' is scratched in the negative. The imposing hospital buildings now demolished are photographed from an elevated vantage point probably the roof of the Botanic Hotel across North Terrace and the wide-angled view shows a sparsely-developed city now lost to history. The reference to Sweet was painted out in the original negative before this print was made suggesting it may be a posthumous print. Captain Samuel White Sweet 1825-1886 was a sea captain surveyor and photographer: after he was censured when his ship ran aground in 1875 he 'retired from the sea opened a photographic studio in Adelaide and concentrated on landscapes. With his horse-drawn dark room he travelled through South Australia taking hundreds of skilful pictures of the outback stations and homesteads. The colony's foremost documentary photographer of the 1870s in the early 1880s he was one of the first to use the new dry-plate process' 'Australian Dictionary of Biography'. unknown
Best.-Nr. 127211Fine. Albumen paper photographs each approximately 157 × 207 mm in fine condition; the mount has a few trifling blemishes. The first photograph appears to be taken from the top of the old Treasury Building looking south-west across the square at the imposing Supreme Court building still extant. The second photograph is a panoramic view of the city skyline centred on the towers of the Town Hall and the GPO; a tall chimney on the riverbank pouring out black smoke stands visually between them. Captain Samuel White Sweet 1825-1886 was a sea captain surveyor and photographer: after he was censured when his ship ran aground in 1875 he 'retired from the sea opened a photographic studio in Adelaide and concentrated on landscapes. With his horse-drawn dark room he travelled through South Australia taking hundreds of skilful pictures of the outback stations and homesteads. The colony's foremost documentary photographer of the 1870s in the early 1880s he was one of the first to use the new dry-plate process' 'Australian Dictionary of Biography'. unknown
1849Best.-Nr. 115821London: John Murray 1849. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. London John Murray 1849. Duodecimo xii 110 6 advertisements 16 'The South Australian Handbook Advertiser' pages but lacking the small folding map. Later binder's cloth retaining the original printed wrappers; all edges uncut; a short sealed tear to one preliminary leaf with a few tiny closed marginal tears elsewhere; light marginal tidemark to the front wrapper and title leaf; trifling signs of age and use; an excellent copy. Provenance: Reverend Dr Leslie Bernhard Grope 1920-2018 Lutheran Church of Australia President Emeritus 'who served in the role now known as LCA bishop from 1972 until his retirement in 1987' LCA obituary; his signature in pencil appears on the front free endpaper. Ferguson 5248 not noting that the wrappers have the details and full catalogue of Murray's 'Colonial and Home Library' printed on the inside front and both rear surfaces. John Murray paperback
Best.-Nr. DADAX0415700329New unknown
18608vo [23 x 15.5 cm]; xii, 456 pp, 8 fine lithographed plates, 7 being hand-colored, other tinted, other engraved illustrations from drwgs, the plates drawn by J. Wolf, W. Fitch, George Angas (4 are botanical, others animals, birds). original blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, cloth faded and rear internal hinge repaired, old inscription on title margin dated 1861, interior clean and near fine, excellent plates. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Ripley 26. Ferguson 6929. Wood 231: 'An interesting account of the author's observations on the flora and fauna of Australasia, in which birds figure large, at least half of the 23 chapters containing references to them'. The book contains an extensive chapter on the platypus, which the author here calls a water mole, together with a hand colored plate of same. Fitch, who painted the botanical subjects, was one of the most respected botanical artists of his time. Other subjects are by artists G.F. Angas, Thomas Baines and Joseph Wolf, each a highly respected and important natural history artist. An important contribution including marine biology, ornithology, bird migration, plants including those with agricultural application, botanic garden, medicinal remedies, etc.
18538vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; vi, [i, errata sheet inserted loose], 488, 32 [publisher's ads dated January 1853] pp, 7 plates including 4 colored lithographed plates, frontis, other engraved illus, large folding engraved map, tables. later cloth, gilt title lettering on red leather spine label, minor foxing or light stain on few leaves, mostly marginal, short presentation inscription to the Survey of the North Pacific & China Seas, from 'the Observatory', 1853, very good+ copy, sound. Abbey Travel 602. Ferguson 9436. Snow 633. Taylor 80. Hill p. 98. Good descriptions of customs, society, conditions, bit on cannibalism, etc, Savage Island, Manua, Tutuila, Upolu, Samoa, Vavau, Lifuka, Tonga, Fiji, New Hebrides, New Caledonia, Port Jackson, etc.
1854Original Australian parliamentary paper, printed on a single folio blue sheet, double sided, measuring approximately 13.5 inches x 8.5 inches (34cm x 22cm). In very good and original condition. This is an original document printed by the government of Victoria, Australia, during the Victorian gold rush, providing rules and regulations respecting the issue of licenses for mining, under the authority of the Local Act, entitled "An Act for the better management of the gold fields of Victoria".
18078vo, 50 pages, with map and portrait bound in recent green paper boards. Text in German. This a monthly issue of an obscure and rare Geographical publication issued in Weimar/ Germany in the late 1700's and early 1800's named 'Geographische Ephemeriden.' It contains a large 50 page report about New Georgia which today is part of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. In this report the author explores the history, fauna, flora and people of the islands and draws on accounts by John Hunter, Bougainville, Carteret, Labillardiere and others who visited them. The report is accompanied by a portrait of Captain John Hunter as well a fold-out map measuring 250 mm x 190 mm. A very early report and map on the Solomon Islands and very rare.
18048vo, 16 pages, contained in a complete 200 page monthly issue of the Geographische phemeriden, attractively bound in brown cloth with marbled boards and gilt spine. Very good condition and very crisp inside. Text in German. This is the 1804 Edition of an obscure and rare Geographical publication issued in Weimar/ Germany in the late 1700's and early 1800's named 'Geographische Ephemeriden.' It contains a portrait of Hernando Maghellan and a 16 page report about the Spanish Voyages to North America. Little was known about these Spanish voyages as the Spanish kept things secret. In 1791, Alessandro Malaspina undertook a search for the Northwest Passage. He surveyed the Alaska coast from Yakutat Bay to Prince William Sound. At Yakutat Bay, the expedition made contact with the Tlingit. The expedition's scientists made a study of the tribe, recording information on social mores, language, economy, warfare methods, and burial practices. During the return to Mexico, Malaspina's expedition spent a month at the Spanish outpost in Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island (see below). The expedition made a study of the Nootka. The two ships then sailed south to Mexico, stopping at the Spanish settlement and mission at Monterey, California on the way. Simultaneously an expedition under Francisco de Eliza, exploring the Strait of Juan de Fuca, discovered an entrance to the Strait of Georgia, which prompted further investigation. In Acapulco, Malaspina took over two schooners, the Sutil and Mexicana, placed them under the command of one of his officers, Dionisio Alcalá Galiano, and had them sail north to explore the Strait of Georgia. Galiano's expedition took place in 1792 at the same time as that of George Vancouver. The two expeditions met in the Strait of Georgia and worked together to map the waters and establish the insularity of Vancouver Island
1998Best.-Nr. 25110047Clogher Historical Society UK 1998. Third Impression. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 691 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Clogher Historical Society UK 1998. Third Impression. CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear and minor chips and/or tears. . Dust jacket is protected in clear plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. Top edge of pages are tinted green. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Genealogy & Local History; ISBN: 0950104744. ISBN/EAN: 9780950104744. Inventory No: 25110047. 9780950104744 Clogher Historical Society hardcover
1875Best.-Nr. ABC_48856Sydney 1875. Ca. 8 x 46.5 cm. Panorama photograph consisting of three albumen prints joined together with white bookcloth. A long folding panorama photograph of Sydney Harbour in the late 19th century. It prominently features the east side of Circular Quay which at the time was a commercial working wharf dominated by the wool trade. The many wool stores that were built here have since been demolished. The large wool store of Hill Clark and Co at the end of the wharf which was completed in 1883 cannot be found on the photograph which means it must have been taken in 1882 at the latest. The photograph is not signed but is reminiscent of the work of Australian photographers Charles Bayliss 1850-1897 and Francis Whitfield Robinson ca. 1819-after 1882 who made similar panorama photos of Sydney around this time.The photograph is slightly discoloured one of the bookcloth hinges is partly torn. Otherwise in good condition. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 17757Victoria Bowen Governor of Victoria 11 mars 1873 440 x 670 mm parchemin, Document sur parchemin, pliures.
1854Best.-Nr. 2457Paris ; Niort, Allouard et Kaeppelin ; Robin, [1854]. In-8 de (6)-368-(2) pp., toile verte, décor à froid sur les plats, tranches dorées (reliure de l'époque).
Best.-Nr. 337652 pages in8 - trés bon état malgré un petit accroc avec petit manque de papier en marge basse - En tête: Palais des Arts - Musée Jules Chéret -
1883Best.-Nr. 7844Paris E. Plon et Cie 1883 in-12 demi-chagrin brun, dos à nerfs, tr. mouch. [Rel. de l'époque]
1869Best.-Nr. 28299Paris Arnauld de Vresse 1869 2 vol. in-12 brochés
1841In 4° (24x15,5 cm); 4 opere in un volume: 282, (2) pp. e 13 c. di tav fuori testo; 295, (1) pp. e 5 c. di tav. fuori testo; 190 pp. e 6 c. di tav. fuori testo ; 70, (2) pp. e 3 ci di tav. fuori testo. Due delle tavole sono finemente acquarellate da mano coeva. Numerose piccole testatine xilogr. L'opera contiene il Tomo XVI-XVII-XVIII della celebre raccolta di viaggi del Marmocchi, molti dei quali furono qui per la prima volta stampati in italiano. Bella legatura coeva in mezza pelle scura con dorso a 4 nervi e titolo, numero dei volumi e filettatura in oro ai tasselli. Piatti foderati con carta marmorizzata coeva. Qualche leggera strofinatura alla legatura. All'interno in buone-ottime condizioni di conservazione. Molto belle le tavole fuori testo con la riproduzione di scorci, paesaggi, personaggi e cotumi dei luoghi descritti. Good copy. First editon.
1834Best.-Nr. 2587Paris, Imp. de Cosson, 1834. In-8 de VIII-318 pp., demi-veau brun, dos orné à nerfs, pièce de titre en veau noir (reliure de l'époque).
1791Best.-Nr. PHO-630Buisson, Paris, 1791. In-8 de 2 ff.n.ch. 443 pp., n-8 demi basane havane de l’époque, dos lisse, coiffe élimée
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1896Best.-Nr. 011806Christchurch: Glimpses of New Zealand Publishing Co. Ltd 1896 cloth boards with gilt to upper board rubbed fore edges and corners Cracked inner front hinge. Contents tight. Inscription on title in copperplate style but ball pen we have edited out the former owner details in the picture for privacy First Edition gilt embossed cover 192 black and white plates 22pp of descriptive text 250mm x 310mm published in Christchurch for the Glimpses of New Zealand Publishing Co. Ltd 1896 a few pages have short edge tears to the margins some mild foxing to the end papers many historic photographs of the whole country as well as portraits of traditional maori clothing wahine carvings etc includes many prominent civic buildings from various civic centres 2kg rate. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Landscape Folio. Glimpses of New Zealand Publishing Co. Ltd hardcover
2026Best.-Nr. x-1350513970Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2026. Hardcover. New. 3rd ed edition. 432 pages. 6.65x1.00x9.61 inches. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc hardcover
1925Best.-Nr. 62085London: Herbert Jenkins Ltd. 3 York Street St. James 1925. Thick 8vo. 311 1 pp. plus 8 pp. publisher’s ads. Photo frontisp. numerous photo plates map. Green ribbed publisher’s cloth blue ruling & lettering minor foxing to fore-edges of textblock & endpapers very minor bumping to couple corners w/ d.j. cover art photo of “Desert” Country near Newcastle Waters minor chipping & tear head of spine closed tear front cover minor creasing still VG/G- copy. First edition of this excellent account of the pioneering 1923 automobile explorations by Michael Terry through Northern Australia as he pioneered the route while driving a 1913 Model T dragging a trailer behind loaded with supplies. Although they managed to secure food and fuel most of the way they ran out at the Western Australia border stumbled through the desert with no water and no fuel but were luckily found by some Aboriginal stockmen and eventually reached Broome. Exceedingly scarce in the original dustjacket. See: Ron Moon The Last Explorer: Michael Terry WhichCar July 20 2015. Herbert Jenkins, Ltd., 3 York Street St. James, hardcover
1920Best.-Nr. 59233Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office Hydrographic Office U.S. Navy 1920-1930. Seven vols. 8vo. 4 365 1; 584; v 1 4 447 1 pp.; 2 22; 1; 2 57 1; 1 36 2 leaves. With 3 large folding colour maps numerous photo plates elevation views. Three uniformly bound in blue publisher’s buckram gilt lettering stamped on front covers & spines edgewear dustsoiling very slight uniform toning bowing to covers on vol. III some scuffing supplements all w/ self-printed softcovers edgewear rippling toning to fore-edges some predation still a G set w/ maps in bright condition. First editions stated of these uncommon coast pilot guides to Australian waters drawing upon British Royal Navy coast pilots Australian and U.S. Navy reports. Prior to modern GPS systems and satellite navigation these regularly updated and revised navigation handbooks provided key sailing instructions. The maps outlines the available charts for the designated areas surrounding Australia as well as those for the East Indies Pilot. First editions of these Hydrographic Office pilots are quite scarce and seldom seen with the supplements. Government Printing Office, Hydrographic Office, U.S. Navy, paperback
