PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Selected Poems, William Blocksidge, pub. Gordon and Gotch, Brisbane, 1919. Octavo. 165 pp. Grey paper wrappers, with a couple of marks, stains, and chipping to the edges, some paper loss to the spine, and the rear cover is faded with spotting. Foxing to the endpapers. A few pages with slight dog-earing at the foot. The book is now in a protective acetate sleeve. Blocksidge (also known as Baylebridge) [1883-1942] was a recluse and a controversial proponent of proto-Fascist sentiment. 'Selected Poems' was his first Australian-published work, after an extensive sojourn in Europe where his first works were published.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book enthralls readers with a deeply captivating selection of poems and sonnets that immerse them in the beautiful and enigmatic realm of nature, love, and human experience. With a keen eye for detail, the author transports readers to a world of vivid imagery and profound emotion. Through the lens of nature's grandeur and the complexities of the human heart, the poems explore themes of mortality, loss, desire, and the search for meaning in a vast and often incomprehensible universe. The author's exquisite command of language and evocative descriptions invite readers to meditate on the interconnectedness of all things, inspiring a sense of wonder and awe at the fragility and resilience of life. Each turn of the page offers a fresh perspective, revealing the myriad facets of the human condition and the enduring power of art to illuminate the depths of our existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of tales told by Australian soldiers about their experiences during the Gallipoli campaign of World War I. The stories range from the humorous to the tragic and provide a unique insight into the lives of these men who fought and died in one of the most brutal conflicts in history. Many of the tales are rough, but they all have a certain charm and authenticity that makes them well worth reading. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
c.166pp.8vo, Original wrappers, chipped at edges, and sunned on spine and edges, otherwise a very good copy.
Published by Private, 1910
Seller: poor man's rare books (mrbooks) IOBA NJB, Vineland, NJ, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. First Edition. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 96 pages; MORETON MILES ; a private imprint made in the 10th year of the australian commonwealth. A book dealer's comments states that it is almost certainly a first printing. Author was a philosopher, poet and lawyer who arrive in England in 1906. Card covers with darkened edges- see graphic.
8vo; pp. viii, 288; uncut pages, original stiff wrapper, a near fine copy. Scarce. This first edition was limited to 100 copies, it was not reprinted untill 1962 in which the text was extensively revised and the author changed his surname to Baylebridge.