Exploring in the 'Seventies and the Construction of the Overland Telegraph Line

GILES, Alfred

Published by Friends of the State Library of South Australia, Adelaide, 1995

Condition: Fine Hardcover

Save for Later

From Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars

AbeBooks Seller since November 6, 1997

Association Member:

ANZAAB
ILAB

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used - Hardcover

Price: US$ 72.10 Convert Currency

US$ 19.00 shipping from Australia to U.S.A. Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Free 30-day returns

Save for Later

About this Item

Adelaide, Friends of the State Library of South Australia, 1995 (facsimile edition)/ 1926. Octavo, [vi], xii, 172 pages plus 4 pages of plates and a folding map. Cloth; a fine copy. 'In 1870 Giles was engaged as second-in-command of John Ross's expedition to fix the course of the overland telegraph line' ('Northern Territory Dictionary of Biography'); this account describes the author's experiences over the following two years and five months, and was compiled from his contemporary notebooks. Australiana Facsimile Editions Number 207; one of 450 copies thus, of a total edition of only 500 copies, with the loosely inserted publisher's prospectus. Seller Inventory # 138213

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Exploring in the 'Seventies and the ...

Publisher: Friends of the State Library of South Australia, Adelaide

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Store Description

Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers, established in March 1976, deal in fine and rare books, photographs and manuscripts. Treloars conduct regular specialist book auctions, maintain a retail outlet in the heart of the city of Adelaide and are longstanding members of Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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

Michael Treloar Pty Ltd
GPO Box 2289, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia

Terms of Sale:

If found to be incorrectly described, goods may be returned, provided notification is given within seven days of receipt

Michael Treloar Pty Ltd (ABN 48 079 937 358) GPO Box 2289, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
Contact: Mr Michael Treloar, +61 8 8223 1111, treloars@treloars.com

Shipping Terms:

Orders shipped within two business days.

Shipping charges quoted are based on a 1kg (2.2 lb) parcel. This is usually sufficient for a standard octavo book properly packed for shipping.

Heavier books, sets of books, or for parcels sent by express or courier services may require extra shipping charges.

Insurance is not included, but can be arranged on request; please contact us for a quote.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Direct Debit (Personally Authorized Payment) Check Money Order PayPal Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants