L H Evers (60 results)

Condition: Good. 1963. No edition remarks. 121 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Paper covered boards. Library copy, with expected inscriptions. Clean pages with mild tanning and foxing throughout. Tightly bound with mild thumb-marking throughout. Boards have notable edgewear with corner crushing and heavy marking to boards. Moderate tanning to spine, which has mild crushing and tearing to ends. Book has forward lean. Boards are mildly warped.…

221pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. Heavy water damage to early pages and cover. Name on title page. Proof copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hard cover maroon cloth bds, VG, upper bd a little bowed, clipped d/w, VG, contents clean and tight, light age-spotting to pge edge block, pp121, illust. by George Adamson in b/w. An enthralling book of tall tales and adventures, which Uncle William unfolds to his young nephew Danny as he hides away from Aunt Nell in his favourite shady spot. …

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good -. First Australian Edition.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Green cloth titled in gilt on spine. Very tidy. Dust jacket is unclipped, light wear, small tear to foot of spine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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. L. H. Evers, Readers Book Club in association with The Companion Book Club, London. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerA captivating snapshot of mid-century realism, Make Way For Tomorrow is a compelling novel by Australian author L. H. Evers. Published by the Readers Book Club in association with The Companion Book Club (London), this hardback vintage volume transports readers into a beautifully structured narrative that reflects the shifting social mores and cultural landscape of its time. The plot weaves a thoughtful story centered on human relationships, resilience, and the universal struggle of adapting to an rapidly evolving modern society. Evers masterfully balances character-driven drama with poignant commentary on contemporary life, making the story both grounded and deeply reflective. This vintage copy is preserved in good condition, featuring an unmarked interior with authentic tanning and foxing to the pages, and is housed in its original dust jacket which exhibits classic, time-matured wear and tear. It is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of vintage mid-century fiction, classic Australian literature, and stories exploring the complexities of society and culture. Hardback.…

238pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper, some wear to extremities and lightly sunned on backstrip. A very good copy. First Edition. Story of an ex-serviceman's return to city life in Sydney.

HB MAROON BOARDS VERY GOOD PP238 DW ABOUT VERY GOOD 8VO A manhunt through Sydney.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 277 pages. Australian novel about B.C.O.F. set at the end of W W Two. A tight straight reading copy. Scan available.

HARDCOVER. Readers Book Club edition, 1961. A vwery good copy with the usual uniform browning to the pages. The d/w is very good.

Hardback. L. H. Evers, Currawong Publishing Co. Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Step into the gripping and volatile atmosphere of post-World War II military occupation with Pattern Of Conquest, a striking vintage novel by Australian author L. H. Evers. Published as a scarce first edition by the Currawong Publishing Co. of Sydney in 1954, this hardback volume-complete with its original dust jacket-is a vital and highly collectible piece of mid-century Australian fiction. The narrative provides a raw, atmospheric snapshot of society and culture under the shadow of global conflict, diving deeply into military history and the psychological landscape of wartime aftermath. Melding elements of high-stakes adventure fiction with profound historical realism, the plot follows its characters through the complex moral dilemmas and harsh realities of an occupying force trying to establish order in a shattered world. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior and good page condition, housed in its original dust jacket that shows classic, time-matured wear and tear. For collectors of scarce 1950s Australiana, military fiction, and foundational post-war literature, this beautifully preserved volume stands as a powerful and enduring addition to any historical collection. Hardback.…

HB MAROON CLOTH VERY GOOD PP238 DW ABOUT VERY GOOD 8V0 The story of Dave Fleming.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Jacket in Protective Sleeve. 248 pages. A clean, straight book. Scan available.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Jacket in Protective Sleeve. 2nd Impression. Blue binding, gold title. 189 pages. Australian novel. A clean, straight book. Jacket price clipped, slight edge wear, otherwise bright, complete, now protected in a clear mylar sleeve.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine in Mylar Sleeve. A firm straight book, 121 pages. ex reference library. Neat stamp on title page, otherwise text spotless. Dust jacket bright, complete. George Adamson (illustrator).

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Australian soldier in occupied Japan after World War Two; the author's first book. Faint tape bleed to prelims, very good in dustwrapper worn at edges. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Unmarked appears never read, small bumps on 3 corners.

HARDCOVER. Hodder and Stoughton, 1960. First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a near fine d/w with light edge wear and rubbing to the rear panel.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. G++ DW. 1st Edition.

Condition: Buone. italiano Condizioni dell'esterno: Discrete con difetti, bruniture Condizioni dell'interno: Discrete con Difetti, bruniture.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Good in New Archival Sleeve. First Reprint of First Edition, 189 pages. Ex reference library. Dust jacket undamaged.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine original copy of a photograuve portrait, printed circa 1919, of a Rugbeian who died during the Great War. Mounted and ready to frame. Decorative and attractive. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent personage. .WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT.…

Currawong Publishing Sydney 1960. Black cloth, 193pp. Good in like jacket. Australian Tax on Low Value Imported Goods (LVIG) exempt.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. First edition, with dustwrapper. Blue boards with gilt lettering on the spine and front cover. Head and tail of spine bumped and rubbed. Binding is neat and tidy. Page edges are discoloured and there is some foxing on the head. Front free endpaper has a small piece missing at base. Back free endpaper is torn and missing. All pages have a light halo of discolouration and some patches of light foxing, yet this book is in fair condition. Dust wrapper has some creasing, particularly at the head edge. Spine faded. Head of spine missing and small pieces missing at the tail of spine and along the fore edges. Edges chipped and well thumbed. Some discolouration and general wear and tear, this dust wrapper is in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. First Edition, with dust wrapper. Black boards with lettering are showing some wear at the edges. Head and tail of spine well bumped. Pastedowns, free endpapers, title pages are evenly, lightly discoloured, with some light foxing. Binding is tidy and neat. Edges of pages are lightly discoloured and foxed, moreso at the fore edge, else this book is in fair condition. Dust wrapper bears discolouration and thumbing. Rubbed, some creasing and general wear and tear. Edges are chipped and bear the odd tear. Spine sunned and well creased, otherwise this dust wrapper is in fair condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound. …

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