sydney 1944 (3 Ergebnisse)

2pp., 8vo. In good condition. Clausen is writing to Lucas in the latter's capacity as chairman of the London publishers Methuen & Co., and the letter is a 'note of introduction' for Clausen's 'friend Mr Curnow Vosper, who has written and illustrated a children's book, which he wishes to submit to you. | Mr. Vosper is a painter, a member of the old Water-colour Society, and I have no doubt his work is known to you. I hope that you may find this his latest work, of interest.' Vosper does not appear to have published any book during this period, either with Methuen or anybody else.

Fascicolo spillato in brossura, formato oblungo cm52x22, copertina cartoncino grigio con illustrazione di gusto deco sul piatto anteriore, 24 pagine non numerate (12 fogli patinati stampati fronte e retro) interamente illustrate in nero, con didascalie. Fascicolo turistico dedicato all'Illawarra, nella costa meridionale australiana, dal fotografo Harry Phillips, attivo a Katoomba e autore di numerose immagini delle Blue Mountains e zone limitrofe. Questo fascicolo, particolarmente attento al turismo in automobile con numerose immagini di vetture alle prese con le sinuose strade locali, presenta fotografie delle località Bulli Pass, Wollongong, Kiama, Cronulla Beach, Stanwell Park, Thirroul, Lady Carrington Drive, Como Bridge, Austinmer, monte Kiera. Travel catalog with photographs by Harry Phillips, depicting coastal views and roads in the Illawarra region. Folded in half, some wear to the borders, and last page is detached from the first 11 leaves, while being still attached to back cover. Oxidation on metal clips. Piegato a metà, presumibilmente per spedizione o trasporto all'epoca, con segno ormai ineludibile di piega (vedi foto) su copertine e pagine; lievi segni del tempo sui margini, una sigla a penna sull'angolo esterno inferiore del piatto anteriore, punti metallici ossidati, con ultima carta incollata al piatto posteriore ma distaccata dal blocco delle prime undici, vedi foto. Folded in half, some wear to the borders, and last page is detached from the first 11 leaves, while being still attached to back cover. Oxidation on metal clips.

Good. Closed tear extending two inches into printed area from left margin professionally repaired on verso. Closed tear extending one half inch into printed area from right margoin professionally repaired on verso. Text on verso. Size 14.25 x 15.75 Inches. Created for Allied personnel during World War II, this 1944 David Jones city plan or map of Sydney, Australia highlights locations that would be most important to Allied personnel either stationed in the city, visiting on a weekend pass, or returning from combat. Depicting the city from Darling Harbor to Elizabeth Point and from Walsh Bay to Belmore Park and the central train station, thirty-nine locations are numerically identified. The first nine and last three, hostels and American Red Cross Clubs, are listed on the recto along the right border. The remaineder, of which two dozen are cinemas and theaters, are listed on the verso. Several sites around the city are illustrated in profile, including St. Mary's Cathedral, the general post office, and the central train station. Both Government House and the conservatorium are illustrated and labeled within the botanic gardens, which are shaded green, and the art gallery is highlighted in The Domain. Hyde Park and Belmore Park are also both identified and shaded. Verso content also includes short descriptions of places of interest in a near Sydney as well as short trips in the immediate vicinity and a map of Sydney's beaches. Publication History and Census This map was published by David Jones Limited in 1944. Several subsequent editions were published as late as the 1950s. This piece is rare, as we have only located one example in an institutional collection at the National Library of Australia and it rarely appears on the private market. References: National Library of Australia MAP G8974.S9E635 [1944].