Published by Wellington: Millwood Press, 1974, Wellington, 1974
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: VG++. Dust Jacket Condition: VG++. B/w Illus (illustrator). Hard Cover. VG++/VG++. 26cm deep by 21cm. Wellington gained its first hotel aboout 1840, since then there have been dozens and here Lawlor examines the history of those established up to the early 1900s. The author has enlivened his study with anacdotes, personalities, struggles between the trade and prohibitionists and an amazing collection of interesting photographs. Photograph e/papers. Covers, text block and DJ all excellent.