Further Papers Relative to the Recent Discovery of Gold in Australia. (In continuation of papers presented to Parliament, 14 June, 1852). Presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty, February 28, 1853. [& with16th Augist 1873 ].

Published by Two Papers presented to both houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty on Feb. 28th in continuation of 14th June 1852 & 16h Aug.1853 in continuation of Feb. 28th 1853. Both printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O, 1853

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The first with large folding map, a single page map and six full-page geological diagrams lithographed by Arrowsmith. The large folding map (sheet size 708 x 560 mm) by John Arrowsmith. The map is titled "The South Eastern Portion of Australia; Compiled from the Colonial Surveys and from Details Furnished from Exploratory Expeditions".The map was published on 2 January 1853 and has hand coloured details of the Australian goldfields based upon information supplied by Thomas Livingstone Mitchell. The second report (dated 16th August 1853) contains a large folding panoramic outline of "the "General Appearance of the Country along the Upper Part of Maharatta Creek" and a single-page map of the Recently Opened Gold Field at Bingara in the District of Gwydir; with the Gold Field outlined in colour.Two volumes in one. Folio (13 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches), pages: xvi:434:x:222. Recent half dark tan calf over marbled boards, the spine crimson gilt lettered lettering piece. Excellent both internally and externally.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Further Papers Relative to the Recent Discovery of Gold in Australia. (In continuation of papers presented to Parliament, 14 June, 1852). Presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty, February 28, 1853. [& with16th Augist 1873 ].
• Publisher: Two Papers presented to both houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty on Feb. 28th in continuation of 14th June 1852 & 16h Aug.1853 in continuation of Feb. 28th 1853. Both printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O
• Publication Date: 1853
• Binding: Hardcover