Self published western australia (15 risultati)

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 415 pages. Ex-Library. (only one small stamp on inside page). Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 415 pages. Ex-Library. (only one small stamp on inside page). Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 105 pp., illustrations. author's name & phone number written on foreword page.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. 243 pages. Illustrated, maps.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 105 pp.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED: "Best Wishes J. D. Payne" on front flyleaf with no personalization. Signed.

Pictorial Wraps. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED & INSCRIBED by the author in blue ink on title page: "Captain Michael Carolin, share my memories with me. Regards, Surtees, 12th November 94". Includes laid-in typed letter signed (TLS) by the author, Captain Surtees M. Rothery, to Captain M. Carolin, Branch Master of the Company of Master Mariners, Melbourne, Victoria. As per inscription in the book, the TLS is also dated 12th November 1994, and relates details about publication of the book, noting Rothery has been a member of the Company of Master Mariners in Western Australia since 1963. Also includes laid-in printed business card of the author. Illustrated with numerous b&w photographs and maps. From rear cover: "The autobiography covers twelve distinct chapters, mingled with history, people and cultures, with the voyages around Australia, and colourful countries and islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The four years of Naval Wartime service being described in interesting detail. In recounting this absorbing life of a seafarer, the work includes photographs and maps, allowing the reader to share those memories and experiences". Numerous pencil notations throughout, most correcting text mistakes. Slight rubbing to cover, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 216pp. Uncommon title. RARE signed copy with related letter laid in. SB-53. Signed by Author(s).…

Pictorial Wraps. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. Illustrations and text by Barbara Thayne. Illustrated in colour. Printed in Western Australia by Picton Press. Oblong staple-bound booklet. A very nice clean softcover copy. Unpaginated (32pp). Scarce. SB-60.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 133 pp., illustrations.

8vo (20.75x14.5cm), stapled wrapper, 40pp. Very good condition. Light wear. Presentation copy, signed inside front cover, also with gift message signed. This item is light and may attract less postage. Pictures available on request.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Tiny scratch to front cover and large scratch on back cover. Foxing to foredges. Scarce. Don McLeod (1908-1999), the legendary spokesman for the desert Aborigines, the skilled prospector who established a large mining industry, a leader of the decisive Pilbara pastoral strike of 1946, and the author of this book, which stakes the Aborigines' legal claim to 1 per cent of Western Australia's revenue. This book is about the "Native" question and the fundamental, uncompromising, and ongoing role Don McLeod has played and continues to play. History of legislation and administration; Aboriginal participation in pearling, pastoral and mining industries; detailed account of 1946 Pilbara Strike and subsequent establishment of Northern Development and Mining Pty Ltd, Pindan Pty Ltd and Nomads Pty Ltd; history and criticism of United Aborigines Mission and specific Benedictine, Seventh Day Adventists and Catholic Missions; struggles for tenure at Moola Bulla, Nookanbah and Strelley Station; role of Dooley Bin Bin, Jacob Oberdoo and Clancy McKenna.…

4to (25x17.5cm), hardback, unpaginated. With colour plates. Good condition in good dustwrapper (general light wear, a few marks and indents, yapped edges lightly bumped). Light age-toning, foxed upper edge, owner's name and non-authorial gift inscription at free front endpaper. Pictures available on request.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 108 pp., illustrations.

Condizione: As New. First Edition. A firm straight book, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on title page, otherwise appears unread.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 269 pp., illustrations. inscribed by author on title page. Inscribed by Author(s).