Peter Leyden Editor (2 results)
Language: English
Published by Peter Leyden Publishing, Australia, 1968
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, AustraliaBlack Stump Books And Collectables
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Card cover. A firm book, internally spotless. Cover has edge wear, especially to corners, spine damaged bottom portion. John L. Curtis. (illustrator).
Published by Australian Visual Education / Schools Publishing House, Sydney, North Sydney, 1958
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, AustraliaBOOKHOME SYDNEY
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Add to basket1st ed. Each issue: Paperback large quarto (310 x 250mm), card cover (stapled, little rusted), very good plus condition, black & white or sepia (brown-coloured) drawings (strip cartoons), fore-edge creased (part 1), otherwise minimal edgewear & marks. In slipcase (good condition, notable edgewear, staples rusted). Very heavy (4.…8 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. Each issue: 28 to 32 pp. Australian history told in strip cartoon format for Australian school children. The 25 volumes are: [v. 1] Among the first Australians [v. 2] In search of the southland (Abel Tasman) [v. 3] A voyage to the south seas [v. 4] Over the Blue Mountains [v. 5] The inland sea [v. 6] The riddle of the rivers [v. 7] With Leichhardt to the never-never [v. 8] Flynn of the great heart [v. 9.] Parents guide no. 1 [v. 10] The rum rebellion [v. 11] The first fleet [v. 12] Macquarie the builder [v. 13] The foundation of Melbourne [v. 14] Eyre's dramatic journey [v. 15] The foundation of Western Australia [v. 16] The revolt at Eureka [v. 17] Major Mitchell and "Australian Felix" [v. 18] The story of Australian wool [v. 19] From Stuart to the overland telegraph v. 20 Parents' guide no. 2 v. 21 The tragic journey of Burke and Wills v. 22 The story of federation v. 23 The romance of gold in Australia v. 24 The history of Tasmania v. 25 The story of ANZAC. Note that among the 25 parts are a Parents Guide and Teachers Revision Manual (in 2 parts). A complete set in excellent condition, particularly in the scarce slipcase. Edited by Peter Leyden, for Australian Visual Education. First edition, 1957.