somerville peggy (15 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 111 pages. The life and work of of the English late impressionist artist who worked through the mid-part of the 20th century. A clean and sound book with dust wrapper. There is a previous owner's signature at the head of the front free end paper. All orders processed promptly and shipped from the UK. 8.5"x11".

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Pbk, 28 unnumbered pages : chiefly colour illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm. Some minor creasing to covers o/w a clean unmarked copy in very good condiiton. [Somerville, Peggy 1918-1975 ; Exhibitions - Paintings] f1692 / m15618.

Exhibition catalogue. First edition 2000. Unpaginated. 65 items illustrated in colour. Paperback. Very good indeed. We are specialists in Catalogues: Exhibitions, Auctions, Collections, etc., with a picture of the cover available on request. All items are as described and dispatched within 24 hours in a secure package. We are professional booksellers with over 35 years experience, you may order with confidence.

Exhibition catalogue of 55 works, each illustrated in colour. Folio (11 x 8 1/4 inches). Softback. Original coloured pictorial wrappers. Fine. Price list inserted.

SOFTCOVER. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. Large 4to. in colour printed stiff card covers, unpaginated, approx. 32pp on various types of paper, colour plates, etc. Price list loosely inserted . [CONDITION: A well preserved FINE very clean and tight unmarked copy (very slight surface rub to front cover spine margin) ] . To see more of our Art Monographs etc type DbbARTIST in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.

SOFTCOVER. Condizione: As New. 1st Edition. Square 4to in colour printed stiff glossy card covers, unpaginated, approx. 52pp, colour plates, etc. Integral illustrated price list at rear . [CONDITION: A well preserved AS NEW unmarked copy (mild crease to bottom corner of the first leaf) ] . __To see more of our Art Monographs etc type DbbARTIST in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Paperback. Quarto. (10)pp. Original illustrated paperback. Slight wear otherwise very good indeed. Price list inserted. 1996.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Paperback. About fine.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Paperback. Very good indeed. 1994.

Condizione: Fine. First edition. Paperback. Square quarto. 52pp. Original illustrated paperback. A fine copy.

First edition, first printing. A n exhibition catalogue. Fine pamphlet.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand New. Crisp, clean, fresh, bright.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Paperback. Square octavo. (44)pp. Original illustrated paperback. Very good indeed. Loosely inserted exhibition invitation and price list.

Pamphlet. 12pp. Reprint. Pencil underlining. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Book Collection Lot of three Titles of Aboriginal History: Book (1) They Crossed a Continent. Book (2) Blood on the Wattle 3rd Edition: Massacres and maltreatment of Australians since 1788. Book (3) Outback Ghettos: A history of Aboriginal institutionalisation and survival. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight exceed 500gram. Below is a condition report on the three title & Synopses. Book (1) They Crossed a Continent. Book condition is near fine. Ex library copy with the bar code on the bottom area of the spine of the dust jacket. Book boards clean & Unmarked. Book block Clean all side of the book. Dust jacket near fine, no tears. Text body clean & unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Over-all an excellent copy. They Crossed a Continent is a powerful true story written by Margaret Somerville, chronicling a remarkable wartime journey across Australia in 1942. What s the story about? Margaret Somerville was one of three women who helped evacuate 95 part-Aboriginal children from Croker Island, off the coast of the Northern Territory, to safety in Sydney. The journey spanned 5,000 kilometers over 44 days, using foot, boat, truck, and train to cross the continent. The evacuation was prompted by the threat of Japanese attacks during World War II, especially after Darwin was bombed. The book captures themes of courage, compassion, and resilience, highlighting the dedication of the caregivers and the strength of the children. It s considered one of the great Australian stories of love and compassion, praised by figures like former Governor-General Quentin Bryce. Book (2) The journey was later adapted into a documentary titled Croker Island Exodus, which aired on ABC and was a finalist at the Sydney Film Festival. About the book: Originally published in 1970, with a new edition released in 2011, featuring vivid photographs and essays by historians Peter and Sheila Forrest. Book (2) Blood on the Wattle 3rd Edition: Massacres and maltreatment of Australians since 1788. Soft cover. Near fine condition. Book boards clean, very light crease unnoticeable. Book block clean all sides. Spine intact. Text body clean & unmarked. Over-all an excellent book. Bruce Elder is a powerful and deeply unsettling chronicle of Australia's colonial history. It compiles documented accounts of massacres, violence, and systemic mistreatment of Aboriginal Australians from the time of European settlement onward. Topics on the book: Comprehensive Documentation: It gathers records from books, journals, and oral histories to present a wide-ranging account of atrocities committed across Australia. Historical Scope: Covers events from 1788 through the 20th century, including incidents like Myall Creek, Coniston, and Forrest River. Cultural Impact: The book was nominated as one of the ten most influential non-fiction works published in Australia in the 20th century. Educational Purpose: Elder s aim is to ensure this dark chapter of history becomes part of the national consciousness, not hidden or forgotten. Bruce Elder, a journalist and historian, brings a compassionate yet unflinching lens to these events, making the book a vital resource for understanding the legacy of colonial violence in Australia. Book (3) Outback Ghettos: A history of Aboriginal institutionalisation and survival. Book condition is very good. Ex-library copy with paper sleeve behind the front book boards. Book boards clean front and back. Book block clean. spine intact. Text body clean. Outback Ghettos: Aborigines, Institutionalisation and Survival by Peggy Brock is a powerful and deeply researched work that explores the complex legacy of Aboriginal institutionalisation in Australia. Book covers topics: Themes and Focus: Institutionalisation and Assimilation: Examines how government policies up to the 1970s led many Aboriginal people into missions and institutions under the guise of protection and assimilation.