Published by L G Shea
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. No Edition Remarks. 94 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Black and white photographic plates to centre of book. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Clipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking.
Published by L. G. Shea, Government Printer, Hobart, 1957., 1957
Seller: Sainsbury's Books Pty. Ltd., Camberwell, VIC, Australia
8vo, 94pp. Black & white illustrations with maps. A very good hardback copy in like dust jacket. Previous owner's details.
Published by Hobart, Govt. Printer [1957]., 1957
First Edition
94pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper. Maps, illustrations. A near fine copy. First edition.
Published by Government Printer, Tasmania, Hobart, 1957
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First English Language Edition. 94pp, bibliography, bw ills, maps. Or tan cloth in jacket. Short tear to rear jacket panel, slight even toning to reverse. Light even toning to endpapers. Very nice. Looks at Marion du Fresne; La Perouse; D'Entrecasteaux; Baudin; d'Urville and recent French expeditions to Adelie Land in the Antarctic.Translated from the French (with additions) French Exploration of Australia, Les Editions du Courrier Australian, 1943. Size: 8vo.
Published by Tasmanian Government Printer, Hobart, 1957
Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australia
Hardback. L.A. Triebel And J.C. Batt, Tasmanian Government Printer, Hobart. Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerThis historical account chronicles the significant contributions of French navigators and scientists to the early mapping and understanding of the Australian continent. Focusing intently on Tasmania, it uncovers the intricate details of their voyages, scientific observations, and interactions with the indigenous populations. The narrative presents a meticulous examination of primary sources, illustrating the motivations and challenges faced by these pioneering expeditions. It argues for the profound impact of French endeavors on the colonial history and geographical knowledge of the region. Readers gain a comprehensive perspective on a crucial, often overlooked, chapter in Australia's European discovery, meticulously researched and presented. Hardback.
Published by University of Tasmania, Hobart, 1957
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Plus. First English Language Edition. 94pp, bibliography, appendix, bw ills, maps. Or brown cloth in jacket. Prev owners name stamp and number at rear. Several tears to jacket which is otherwise fresh and bright. Translated (with additions) from a 1943 article. Includes Baudin, d'Entrcasteaux, d'Urville, Bouganville, du fresne and more. Size: 8vo.
Published by I. G. Shea, Government Printer, Tasmania, 1957., 1957
Seller: Camberwell Books & Collectibles Pty Ltd, HAWTHORN EAST, VIC, Australia
Association Member: ILAB
94 pp, b&w plates, maps, fine copy in brown cloth. With bookplate of John Calaby on front paste-down.
Language: English
Published by University of Tasmania, Sydney, 1943
Seller: Pare Yannick, Floirac, France
Signed
Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. Ed. University of Tasmania. 1943, 94 pages. Dédicace de J.C. Batt sur la page de garde. Volume relié. Format : 15 x 22,5. BE intérieur. BE extérieur, jaquette en état passable (nombreuses déchirures et manque), couverture plastique. Dédicacé par l'auteur.
HARDCOVER. nd (1957). First edition. A very good copy with age tanning to the edges and endpapers and a previous owners details on the front free endpaper. The d/w is also very good with light soiling and is now in a protective cover.
Published by Tasmanian Government Printer, Hobart, 1957
Seller: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, Australia
First Edition
Cloth. Dust Jacket Condition: With Jacket. First Edition. Near Fine in a Very Good jacket with short nicks to the edges . PP 94, bibliography. Illustrations maps. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Tasmanian Government Printer, Hobart, 1957
Seller: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, Australia
First Edition
Cloth. Dust Jacket Condition: With Jacket. First Edition. Near Fine in a Very Good jacket with light handling wear and chip on the bottom front edge . PP 94, bibliography. Illustrations maps. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by [University of Tasmania] [1957], Hobart, 1957
Seller: Badger Books, Woollahra, NSW, Australia
Signed
Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 'With Special Reference to Tasmania'; translation of the French extracts from the authors' earlier work; maps, illustrations and foreword by the French ambassador, '. Hobart is, among all the Australian capital cities, the one where we feel ourselves to be nearest to Europe and, I would say, to France. And yet, geographically, it is the most distant.' Signed by both authors. Fine in good dustwrapper chipped at edges and sunned on the rear panel. signed by authors. book.
Published by Government Printer. Hobart. ., 1957
Seller: Jean-Louis Boglio Maritime Books, CYGNET, TAS, Australia
First Edition Signed
1st Ed. Foreword in French by His Excellency Monsieur Renaud Sivan, French Ambassador to Australia (English translation on pages 93/94). 94, (2) PP, plus 12 pages with 5 maps or charts & 12 b/w illustrations. Cloth cover, dj. Dust jacket with repaired tears and in aprotective sleeve. Copy signed by both authors on title page, next to their name. Near fine. A scarce signed copy. 21.5 x 14. Marion du Fresne, La Pérouse, D'Entrecasteaux, Baudin, Dumont d'Urville,.
Publication Date: 1943
Seller: Berkelouw Rare Books, Berrima, NSW, Australia
Sydney: Les Editions du Courrier Australien 1943. 8vo. Orig. printed wrapper. (40pp.). Illust. Printed in double-column. Rare.
Publication Date: 1957
Seller: Berkelouw Rare Books, Berrima, NSW, Australia
Hobart 1957. 8vo. Orig. cloth. In slightly torn dustjacket. 94pp. With 12 full-page plates. Old coffee stain along top edge and some pencil annots. to endpapers otherwise fine.