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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishingRichard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. But like all great stories, his life didn't start there.After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy migrant - a farm apprentice living in rural South Australia as part of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme.In Australia, he deepened his appreciation for literature, and understood how important it was to make good writing widely accessible.Richard's diaries - the honest and moving words of a teenager, so very far away from home - capture vividly his life and loves; the characters he met; the land he worked; the families he depended on; and his coming of age in a new land.A remarkable social record and one of the best first-hand accounts of the child migrant experience, the diaries also capture the ideas and the entrepreneurship that led to the founding of the twentieth century's most famous publishing house.With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishing'One of the most revealing stories yet written about rural life in Australia.' Geoffrey Blainey Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

xlviii+160pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. A fine copy. First edition.

xxxii+263pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. A fine copy.

xxii+202pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. A very good copy.

Hardback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Elizabeth Lane Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 448 With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishing Richard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. But like all great stories, his life didn't start there. After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy migrant - a farm apprentice living in rural South Australia as part of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme. In Australia, he deepened his appreciation for literature, and understood how important it was to make good writing widely accessible. Richard's diaries - the honest and moving words of a teenager, so very far away from home - capture vividly his life and loves; the characters he met; the land he worked; the families he depended on; and his coming of age in a new land. A remarkable social record and one of the best first-hand accounts of the child migrant experience, the diaries also capture the ideas and the entrepreneurship that led to the founding of the twentieth century's most famous publishing house. With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishing 'One of the most revealing stories yet written about rural life in Australia.' Geoffrey Blainey. Hardback. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine In A Like Jacket Pp 428 Index Illustrations.

Paperback, 15.5x23.5cm, 202pp. Good condition. Light wear. Sun-faded. A little creased at corners. Pictures available on request.

Paperback, 15.5x23.5cm, 202pp. Very good condition. Light wear. A little creased at corners. Pictures available on request.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Ex library copy with no external stickers. Partial date due slip on inside page is now covered with blank ex libris bookplate sticker. Minor wear to book edges and corners. Dust jacket is in fair condition with tears to top edge. Dust jacket is now enclosed in protective covering. Body text and binding are still very good. Richard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy migrant - a farm apprentice living in rural South Australia as part of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme. Richard's diaries capture his life vividly and his loves; the characters he met; the land he worked; the families he depended on; and his coming of age in a new land. A remarkable social record and one of the best first-hand accounts of the child migrant experience, the diaries also capture the ideas and the entrepreneurship that led to the founding of the twentieth century's most famous publishing house.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishingRichard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. But like all great stories, his life didn't start there.After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy migrant - a farm apprentice living in rural South Australia as part of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme.In Australia, he deepened his appreciation for literature, and understood how important it was to make good writing widely accessible.Richard's diaries - the honest and moving words of a teenager, so very far away from home - capture vividly his life and loves; the characters he met; the land he worked; the families he depended on; and his coming of age in a new land.A remarkable social record and one of the best first-hand accounts of the child migrant experience, the diaries also capture the ideas and the entrepreneurship that led to the founding of the twentieth century's most famous publishing house.With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishing'One of the most revealing stories yet written about rural life in Australia.' Geoffrey Blainey Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Fine. First Edition. The Australian Book Auction Records: Series Three, Number One, 2002. Introduction by Fiona Kells. With contributions by Nicholas Dawes ("Book Auctions in Australia") & Anthony Marshall ("A Model Bookman Antiquarian" regarding local bookseller Jack Bradstreet). This volume covers the sales that took place in 2000 and 2001. Alphabetically listed by author. Includes bookseller ads at front. A very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 202pp. Uncommon. SB-52.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishingRichard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. But like all great stories, his life didn't start there.After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy migrant - a farm apprentice living in rural South Australia as part of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme.In Australia, he deepened his appreciation for literature, and understood how important it was to make good writing widely accessible.Richard's diaries - the honest and moving words of a teenager, so very far away from home - capture vividly his life and loves; the characters he met; the land he worked; the families he depended on; and his coming of age in a new land.A remarkable social record and one of the best first-hand accounts of the child migrant experience, the diaries also capture the ideas and the entrepreneurship that led to the founding of the twentieth century's most famous publishing house.With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishing'One of the most revealing stories yet written about rural life in Australia.' Geoffrey Blainey Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

1st edition hardback with dust jacket As New octavo xx + 428pp., colour & b/w plates, index, Richard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. But like all great stories, his life didn't start there. After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy migrant - a farm apprentice living in rural South Australia as part of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme.…

Pp. xxii+202; pictorial glazed paper wrappers; The Australian Book Auction Records,South Carlton, Victoria, 2002. *Covers sales held in 2000 and 2001. Includes Book Auctions in Australia, by Nicholas Dawes, and A Model Bookman Antiquarian, by Anthony Marshall.

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Fine. First Edition. The Australian Book Auction Records: Series Three, Number One, 2002. Introduction by Fiona Kells. With contributions by Nicholas Dawes ("Book Auctions in Australia") & Anthony Marshall ("A Model Bookman Antiquarian" regarding local bookseller Jack Bradstreet). This volume covers the sales that took place in 2000 and 2001. Alphabetically listed by author. Includes bookseller ads at front. A very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 202pp. Uncommon. SB-15.…

Pp. xlviii +160; pictorial glazed paper wrappers; The Australian Book Auction Records, South Carlton, Victoria, 2004. *Covers sales held 2002-2003. Includes Pioneer Book Auctions, by Paul Depasquale; The Founding of ANZAAB, by Kenneth Hince; Olympic Rings, by Anthony Marshall; The Polish Book Auction Records, by Pawel Podniesinksi.…

Pp. xxxii+264; pictorial glazed paper wrappers; Bread Street Press, South Carlton, Victoria, 2006. *Covers sales held in 2004 and 2005. Includes articles by Mark Casson (Collecting books on economics); Charles Stitz (Beginning 'Books on Dean'), a.o.

1st editions softback with stiff wrappers As New octavo 202, 159, 263pp., Useful guide to relative values.