Back Selection by Rudd Steele (21 results)

Condition: Good. 1957. 247 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Tanning to spine and edges. Boards are bowed. Book has a forward lean. Water marks to boards and spine.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 18 Edition:173 pages. Plus publisher's Advertising. Illustrated. Hinges loose. Pages browned. Cover creased and spine tear & torn some part.

paperback (ex libris); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Paperback - tatty (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardback. Condition: Good. DJ; Heavy. DJ creased and faded, otherwise good; damage to top right corner of end paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Previous owner's inscription ffep. Discolouration to front cover edges. 22 x 14 cm. 247 pp.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. pp.(viii)+200. 18cm. Line illustrations in the text by Lionel, Ruby & Norman Lindsay and others. Soft covers. Good clean copy.

HARDCOVER. LINDSAY, NORMAN & LIONEL (illustrator). Times House, 1987. The Collector's Library of Australia's Great Books edition. A fine, as new and unread copy in red faux leather boards with gilt decoration. Bookseller sticker to the front pastedown.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 247 pages. Dj ripped and worn. Text edge foxed.

Hardback. Steele Rudd, Angus and Robertson. Author: Steele RuddBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1957Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection of stories chronicles the trials and tribulations, as well as the simple joys, of pioneering families navigating the challenges of rural existence. Steele Rudd masterfully illustrates the unique characters and their humorous predicaments, offering a witty and authentic glimpse into a bygone era. The narrative details the resilience and spirit of those who shaped the Australian landscape, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in the nation's pastoral heritage. Hardback.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. First Thus. 192pp - glossy illustrated covers slightly rubbed and soiled - slight wear to edges and hinges - minor foxing to content edges - tight copy - SCARCE 1st edition thus - OVERSEAS POSTAGE WILL BE REDUCED FOR THIS BOOK.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1973 Omnibus edition published by Lloyd O'neil. DJ clean with slight sun fading to spine. Inscription to inner page. Pages clean and bright with no folds or creases, no signs of tanning. Illustrated throughout with stills from the film by Ken Hall. Stories include On our selection. Our new selection. Sandy's selection. Back at our selection.(o5).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. There are some tape marks from being previously cpvered on the endpapers. A few dampsatins on the title page. Otherwise this copy is in very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Norman Lindsay (illustrator). 1st Reprint of 1st Edition. A firm, complete, ex-library reading copy. Scan available.

200 pp, decorated end-papers, gilt top edge, fine copy in gold-blocked, decorated, red boards.

Hardback. Steele Rudd, Lloyd O'Neil. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsSteele Rudd's classic collection, encompassing On Our Selection, Our New Selection, Sandy's Selection, and Back At Our Selection, chronicles the uproarious adventures of the Rudd family as they endeavor to tame the Australian bush. This seminal work of Australian literature presents a vivid, often comical, portrayal of pioneering life, detailing the daily struggles and simple joys of farming on a selection. Rudd's keen eye for character and dialogue illustrates the resilience and eccentricities of the bush folk, capturing their spirit with warmth and wit. The narrative unfolds with a lighthearted yet authentic tone, offering readers a timeless glimpse into a bygone era of Australian history. Hardback.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. First thus. A nice little paperback with a charming cover illustration, previous owners name on first page, book is slightly canted otherwise a very good copy. ; 185 x 115mm; 192 pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Lindsay, Norman (illustrator). First Edition. 247 pages with monochrome illustrations by Norman Lindsay. 420 grams. Book is in good lightly marked condition. Dust jacket is in good condition with some wear, tears, and chipping. Dust jacket condition preserved in new clear plastic non-adhesive protective covering. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrator: Lindsay, Norman. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction, Australian.; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 006625.

soft cover. No Jacket. 16th edition. Illustrated with black and white drawings. 18 cm. 173 pages FR. Reading copy, most of spine missing, pages browned, owner details in several places, seller stamp on front cover, a little internal wear.

188+16pp. 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers. Black and white illustrations. Some foxing to edges, wrappers a little worn and dog-eared, ink name on upper wrapper. A good reading copy.