J. W. Powling (16 results)

8vo, 319pp. Black & white illustrations. A very good hardback copy in like dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine.

1st edition hardback in original cloth Very Good octavo ix + 319pp., b/w plates, ep maps, bibliog., index, Lighter at spine o/w a nice copy of a fine local history.

Hardback. J. W. Powling, William Heinemann, Melbourne. Author: J. W. PowlingBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann, Melbourne, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Sun-faded spine, slight tears to edges of DJ, tanned edges.Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the foundational era of a significant Australian coastal town. This historical account details the initial settlement, the challenges faced by early pioneers, and the pivotal moments that shaped its nascent identity. J. W. Powling presents a meticulously researched narrative, illustrating the social, economic, and political forces at play during its formative half-century. The work offers an authoritative look into the origins of Port Fairy, providing essential context for understanding its enduring legacy. Hardback.…

Hardback. J. W. Powling, Heinemann. Author: J. W. PowlingBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear, previous owner name inside. First two pages have some surface tearing where they were previously stuck together, cloth cover has wear.Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the foundational period of a significant Australian coastal town. J. W. Powling meticulously uncovers the challenges and triumphs of its early settlers, detailing the economic, social, and political developments that shaped the community. This historical account presents a vivid picture of life in the mid-19th century, illustrating the growth from a nascent settlement to a thriving port. The narrative argues for the enduring legacy of these formative decades, providing essential insights into the region's heritage. It instructs readers on the intricate forces that forged Port Fairy's unique identity during its initial half-century. Hardback.…

3rd imp. hardback with dust jacket As New octavo ix + 319pp., b/w plates, map, bibliog., index.

319 pp including index, maps on end-papers, b&w frontispiece, b&w photographic plates, top edge of boards and d/j damp stained, d/j faded, else fine copy in very good, illustrated d/j.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket As New octavo ix + 319pp., b/w plates, ep maps, bibliog., index, Mint copy of a fine local history.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo ix + 319pp., b/w plates, map, bibliog., index, Nice copy in like unclipped dust jacket.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Signed by the author on verso of front endpaper. With illustrations, endpaper maps, dustwrapper lightly faded on spine otherwise a very good copy in very good dustjacket.; 250 x 155mm; xii, 319 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Town map inside front and back covers. B&W photos throughout.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy, digital photos available. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy, digital photos available. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

319 pp including index, maps on end-papers, b&w frontispiece, b&w photographic plates, fine copy in like, illustrated d/j.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New small folio 99pp., b/w plates, text ills., maps, appendix., references, index, An attempt to bring together the various reports of sightings of the now-legendary "Mahogany Ship." Small print run & scarce.

Melbourne: William Heinemann, (1980). Roy. 8vo. Orig. cloth. Dustjacket. (xii, 320 pp.). With frontisp., full-page plates, half title-page illust. and endpaper maps.