THE FIRST FLEET. The Record of the Foundation of Australia from its Conception to the Settlement at Sydney Cove. Compiled from the Original documents in the Public Record Office with extracts from the Log-Books of H.M.S. Sirius.

Introduction and Notes by Owen Rutter.

Editore: Golden Cockerel Press, London, 1937

AUSTRALIANA MARITIME ANTIQUARIAN -A very desirable and scarce book. Rex Nan Kivell Collection ; NK4337 First Edition. Number #163 of Limited Edition of 375. 150, [1] pp. Introduction and Notes by Owen Rutter. Foreword by the Hon. B.S.B. Stevens (Premier of New South Wales). Illustrated with 5 wood engravings by Peter Barker-Mill; plus several full-page facsimiles. 31.5x19 cm. (12½x7½"), blue cloth, gilt-stamped motif over tan cloth background on the front cover, spine lettered in gilt, edges untrimmed. No. 163 of 375 copies printed on Arnold's hand-made paper by Christopher and Anthony Sandford and Owen Rutter at the Golden Cockerel Press. "Some of this material is now printed for the first time ; the more important documents appear in the Historical records of New South Wales, published in Sydney in 1892."--p. 20. "The First Fleet has been printed & published by Christopher and Anthony Sandford and Owen Rutter at the Golden Cockerel Press of 10 Staple Inn, London, and completed on the 24th day of August, 1937. The edition is limited to 375 copies printed on Arnold's hand-made paper in Perpetua type" -- Colophon. Includes despatches from Arthur Phillip and proposals from James M. Matra for establishing a settlement in New South Wales. 149, [1] p., 4 p. of plates : ill. ; 32 cm. #180825 Convict ships First Fleet, 1787-1788 Australia -- History -- To 1788 -- Sources Other authors/contributors: Matra, James Mario, 1748?-1806 Phillip, Arthur, 1738-1814 Rutter, Owen, 1889-1944 Sandford, Anthony Sandford, Christopher Barker-Mill, Peter Golden Cockerel Press"Pertelote 123" refers to a book published by the Golden Cockerel Press, specifically "The First Fleet: The Record of the Foundation of Australia from its Conception to the Settlement at Sydney Cove".ÂIt was published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the foundation of Australia.ÂThe book is described as being "published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Foundation of Australia, as a salute from England to the Commonwealth".   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. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.). Codice articolo 92184

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Titolo: THE FIRST FLEET. The Record of the ...
Casa editrice: Golden Cockerel Press, London
Data di pubblicazione: 1937
Legatura: Hardcover. Original cloth
Condizione: Near Fine