Stroud Tess (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Limited edition of 1,000 copies first edition, first impression 1989 SIGNED by Tess Stroud fine hardback in near fine dust wrapper. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. 95 pages. Illustrations by Peter Good. Exhibition Price List included. Peter Good (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover in Dustjacket. Condition: Near Fine. WEST AUSTRALIANA BIOGRAPHY -Tess Stroud was educated on the goldfields of Western Australia and lived on various cattle stations in the north-west where she was active in isolated children's education and School of the Air, the Royal Flying Doctor's Service, and the Country Women's Association, as well as publishing her book of outback poetry. She was a foundation (and first woman) councillor of the West Pilbara Shire Council in 1975.When her husband retired in the late 1970s, the couple moved to Perth where Stroud continued her involvement in community activities including the WA branch of the Stockman's Hall of Fame, serving as a national director at one stage. As a Perth city councillor (1995-2003) she was also on the board of management of the Perth International Arts Festival and the Perth Theatre Trust. She was Deputy Lord Mayor, City of Perth from 1997-1999, as well as being a member of the Women Writers' Association. Her works have appeared in the magazines Post and Rail and Bronze Swagman. She passed away in 2018. 95 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.Signed by Author. First Edition. (Limited Edition) #0519/180423/030524/110525/290525Country life -- Western Australia -- Poetry. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Hardback. Tess Stroud, Access Press, Perth. Author: Tess StroudBinding: HardbackPublished: Access Press, Perth, 1989Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionLimited Edition of 1,000 copies of which 300 are signed and numbered (Number 294) This book is a work of fiction, possibly geared towards children, given the title and illustration. It may explore themes of adventure, imagination, and the surreal, with the camel possibly symbolizing a journey to an extraordinary destination. The narrative involves a quest or a whimsical exploration of the moon, blending elements of fantasy and travel. The illustrations by Peter Good complement the story, enhancing its visual appeal and imaginative scope. Hardback.…

Boards in d.j. 1st edition. 1st ed. Royal 8vo, pp. 95, col and b/w plates, signed by author with pres. inscr. signed by illustrator, orig bds. Limited edition of 1,000 copies of which 300 are signed and numbered (this copy signed but not numbered). Includes an art exhibition catalogue of works exhibited at book launch. Very good in like d.j Collection of poems. Illustrations by Peter Good (illustrator).…