Lincolnshire Observer. signed ltd ed.

Migrant Ship Lincolnshire] BRADLEY, Henry.

Published by 1975,

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[Migrant Ship Lincolnshire]. The Lincolnshire Observer : A Weekly Newspaper published on board the "Lincolnshire" during the passage from London to Melbourne Commenced September 20 and ended December 20 1866. With notes on Henry Bradley and the "Lincolnshire". Melbourne, Australia: Privately Printed, 1975. Pp 46. 8vo, blue cloth; front is divided diagonally blue/white. #14 of an edition of 80 signed copies. Delightfully vivid and immediate glimpses into the nature of the passage to Australia during the nineteenth century. Droll glimpses, too, as the following may suggest: "LOST,- One sack of SOUR FLOUR, one drum of SALT FISH, and a GENTLEMAN'S HEART. The finder will be handsomely rewarded, by two dozen from The Old Cat 'O Many Tails"; "ANTI-POKING YOUR NOSE INTO OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS SOCIETY. A Full Meeting of this body is called for special business, on Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock sharp. By order of the Board, J. Johnson, A.P.Y.N.I.O.P.B.S. Hon. Sec., pro tem." Vg in mylar wrapper. 120.00. Seller Inventory # 37891

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lincolnshire Observer. signed ltd ed.

Publisher: 1975,

Binding: Hardcover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)