Marie Buesst (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 135 pages. Illustrated. A clean, straight book. D/j has closed tear top left corner, otherwise, bright, complete, now protected. Scan available.

134pp. Lg. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper, b&w illustrations, a very good copy. Fiction describing Melbourne town in the 1860's. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 135 pages. Illustrated. A clean, straight, unmarked book. D/j has slight scuff on foredge, otherwise bright, complete, now protected. Scan available.

Hardback. Marie Buesst, The Hawthorn Press, Melbourne. Author: Marie BuesstBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, Melbourne, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThe Craigs Of Collins Street chronicles the intricate lives of a prominent family against the vibrant backdrop of early Melbourne. This compelling historical novel illustrates the social customs and evolving landscape of a burgeoning city through the experiences of the Craig family. It presents a vivid portrait of ambition, societal expectations, and personal struggles, capturing the essence of a bygone era. The narrative details the challenges and triumphs faced by its characters, offering readers a rich and immersive journey into Australia's past. Hardback.

Hardback. Marie Buesst, The Hawthorn Press, Melbourne. Author: Marie BuesstBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, Melbourne, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerMarie Buesst's The Craigs Of Collins Street chronicles the intricate lives of a prominent family against the vibrant backdrop of a bustling urban landscape. This compelling narrative uncovers generations of secrets, ambitions, and societal shifts that shape their destiny. The author masterfully presents a rich tapestry of human experience, detailing the triumphs and tribulations faced by the Craigs. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where personal dramas intertwine with historical events, illustrating the enduring power of family bonds and the relentless march of time. This evocative work offers a poignant look into a bygone era, capturing the essence of a family's legacy. Hardback.

First Edition. Pp. [viii]+136(last blank), text illustrations, pictorial endpapers; cr. 4to; blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, the boards a trifle sprung, edges slightly rubbed; dust wrapper, edges lightly rubbed and split, the back panel slightly creased; bookseller's sticker at foot of upper pastedown, edges of leaves a trifle foxed; The Hawthorn Press, Melbourne, 1971. First edition. Muir 1195. *Story of a family in Melbourne in the 1860s.