12mo, 20.5cm, 18p., original plain blue wraps, upper cover chipped along fore edge, some expert repairs along the gutter edge, string tied, else a fine copy (n12) Fergusson 1667. - An early Australian emigration guide and an early Sydney imprint. John Dunmore Lang (1799-1878), a Scottish Presbyterian minister, emigrated to New South Wales in 1823 and formed the Scots Church in Sydney. He was a prolific writer on Australia and a major advocate of encouraging immigration from Britain. ". His continual theme. in books, pamphlets, lectures, and newspaper articles was that the grinding poverty of Britain could be relieved by the boundless opportunities in Australia". ODNB. Seller Inventory # 26804

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Emigration; Considered Chiefly in Reference ...

Publisher: Sydney. Printed by E.S. Hall. 1833

Publication Date: 1833

Binding: Soft cover

Store Description

Rare and collectible books since 1969.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc.
11 Murray St., Ottawa, ON, K1N 9M5, Canada

Terms of Sale:

Cash With Order - Visa, MasterCard and Cheques. We try to ship every order within twenty four hours. Professional responsible parcels. Postage and gst (if app.) are extra, at cost. Satisfaction guaranteed. Restocking charge on certain orders. Return condition responsibility of the customer.

Shipping Terms:

We try to ship every order within twenty four hours. Professional responsible parcels. Postage and gst (if app.) are extra, at cost. Satisfaction guaranteed. Restocking charge on certain orders. Return condition responsibility of the customer.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Check Money Order Cash Bank Draft Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants