whitelock derek (22 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Very Good in a Very Good Dustjacket. . Black & white photographs. Maps to endpapers. Bookplate to the preliminary pages. Previous owner's details to title page. 342 pages. The wrap-around illustration on the DJ is from a painting 'The Proclamation' by Charles Hill and their is a key to the people in the painting on the rear DJ flap.

Hardback. Zustand: Near Fine. Facsimile Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in a Very Good dustacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. Black and white frontispiece. Some faint marks to DJ. 64 pages. Originally published in 1905. Includes a lengthy preamble by Derek Whitelock on Adelaide at the time the book was first published and a brief biography of Thistle Anderson [Mrs Herbert Fisher]. This is followed by a facsimile of Thistle Anderson's book. The book drew a ferocious response at the time of publication as in it the author made such claims as that there were more opium dens in Adelaide than Melbourne. Nevertheless it still went into 10 editions - proving a best seller. A fascinating glimpse of the life and customs of Adelaide at the beginning of the twentieth century. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. 1st thus. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition. Rear white cover a little discoloured. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 77 pages. Proceedings of a summer school conducted by the Department of Adult Education, University of Adelaide, at the Mylor Recreation Centre, January 1977. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Hardback. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x23cm approx]. Near Fine copy in a Very Good dustjacket. DJ now protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 271 pages. A lively and broad-ranging account, beginning with the arrival of the first inhabitants 40,000 years ago.

Hardback. Zustand: As New. Facsimile Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Fine copy in Fine dustjacket. As new condition. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. Black and white frontispiece. 64 pages. Originally published in 1905. Includes a lengthy preamble by Derek Whitelock on Adelaide at the time the book was first published and a brief biography of Thistle Anderson [Mrs Herbert Fisher]. This is followed by a facsimile of Thistle Anderson's book. The book drew a ferocious response at the time of publication as in it the author made such claims as that there were more opium dens in Adelaide than Melbourne. Nevertheless it still went into 10 editions - proving a best seller. A fascinating glimpse of the life and customs of Adelaide at the beginning of the twentieth century. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

8vo. xiv+188pp. Original cloth, dustwrapper, a very good copy. First edition.

xviii+218pp. 4to. Original laminated boards, a little rubbed. Black and white photographic illustrations, pictorial endpapers. Faint foxing to upper edge. A very good copy. First edition.

328pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper. A near fine copy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. Book has foxing to prelims and fore edges. Jacket internally reinforced with some kind of duct tape, this has allowed glue bleeding to jacket and front boards.

Hardback. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Near Fine condition. Has been rebound in full leather with leather title patch to spine and name of owner (Sir James McNeill - notable Australian businessman) stamped in gilt to front cover. Has clear acetate dustjacket. Foreword by Don Dunstan. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. 370 pages. A substantially revised and updated edition of a previous book. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [17x25cm approx]. Near Fine condition - an excellent copy. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 81 pages.

xii+370pp. 4to. Illustrated in colour. Original boards in dustwrapper. A near fine copy copy. First edition.

188pp. 4to. Original boards in dustwrapper. Colour illustrations. A very good copy.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 21x25cm]. Very Good condition. Stapled binding with black tape spine. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 89 pages. Papers of a seminar held at the University of Adelaide March 6-8, 1970. Makes interesting reading of how senior players in the industry saw it's future in 1970.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 2nd Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Previous owner has added details to title page. Slight sunning to top foredge. Dust jacket is in good condition with some creasing to edges of front cover. Body text and binding are still very good. A comprehensive historical account that explores the unique social, cultural, and political identity of Adelaide, South Australia.

Hardcover in Dustjacket. Zustand: FINE! RAILWAYS - 187 p. : col. ill., maps, port. ; 29 cm. #110525 First Edition Railroad travel -- Australia Railroads -- Australia Embark on a fascinating rail journey with "Gone on the Ghan Great Railway Journeys of Australia" by Ghan Rail. This 1st Edition hardcover book, published in 1986, explores the iconic Ghan railway route through the stunning landscapes of Oceania. Written in English, this book delves into the history and culture of Australian railways, making it a must-have for any railway enthusiast or history buff. Discover the regional cuisine and stories of Australia as you immerse yourself in the pages of this captivating book. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Inscription on ffep, otherwise unmarked, illustrated, slight wear to dustjacket, 370pp, NF/NF. Book.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Chapter 1 considers the environment of South Australia before European settlement and discusses Aboriginal reverence for the land and their negligible impact upon the landscape ; appendix includes a description of all South Australian National parks and reserves.South Australia Before European SettlementThe Development Decades The Colonialxvi, 271 p. : ill. maps, ports. ; 23 cm. Bibliography: p. 239-242.#260222 (edge wear to covers, gift inscription to prelims.)Conservation of natural resources -- South Australia -- History.ÂÂ|ÂÂEnvironmental protection -- South Australia -- History.ÂÂ|ÂÂHuman ecology -- South Australia.ÂÂ|ÂÂNational parks and reserves -- South Australia.ÂÂ|ÂÂCulture - Relationship to land.ÂÂ|ÂÂEnvironment - Land management.ÂÂ|ÂÂEnvironment - Conservation - Conservation areas.ÂÂ|ÂÂIndigenous knowledge - Ecology.ÂÂ|ÂÂEnvironment - Conservation.ÂÂ|ÂÂEnvironment - Resource management.ÂÂ|ÂÂSouth Australia -- History.ÂÂ|ÂÂSouth Australia (SA) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Adelaide, Savvas Publishing, 1985 (first thus). Quarto, xiv, 370 pages with numerous illustrations plus 24 colour plates. Papered boards; a few tiny marks to the edges; an excellent copy with the very good dustwrapper (lightly rubbed and tanned with two tiny pinholes). 'A revised, updated and substantially enlarged retelling of the story of Adelaide', based on Whitelock's earlier work 'Adelaide 1836 to 1976: A History of Difference' (University of Queensland Press, 1977).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. Adelaide, Savvas Publishing, 1985 (first thus). Quarto, xiv, 370 pages with more than 160 plates (24 in colour) plus endpaper maps. Papered boards; an excellent copy with the lightly rubbed dustwrapper. Inscribed, dated (22 January 1986) and signed by the author in green ink. 'A revised, updated and substantially enlarged (version of the first edition entitled) "Adelaide 1836 to 1976: A History of Difference"'. Signed.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. Gawler, Corporation of the Town of Gawler, 1989. Quarto, xii, 318 pages with numerous illustrations (including 8 pages of colour plates) plus endpaper maps. Papered boards; paper tanned (as often); an excellent copy with the very good dustwrapper (a little rubbed and creased with a few short closed tears).

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. First Edition. Adelaide, Wakefield Press, 1985. Octavo, xvi, 271 pages with maps and plates. Deluxe edition. Half-gilt-decorated green leather and maroon calf with the original clear plastic dustwrapper; a mint copy.