Mavis Gaff Smith (11 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Midwives and Rabbit Snatchers by Mavis Gaff-Smith is a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroines of rural New South Wales?particularly the midwives, both trained and traditional, who served communities from the Snowy Mountains to the Southern Tablelands. Gaff-Smith, herself a midwife, brings deep empathy and insight to these stories. She highlights the work of "granny" midwives, bush nurses, and Aboriginal women?especially those from Hollywood Mission near Yass and Erambie near Cowra?who provided care in isolated and often under-resourced settings. The book includes black-and-white illustrations, maps, and facsimiles, and concludes with a bibliography and list of contributors Soft cover book with rural scene on front cover. This book is signed by the author.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Oates, Heather (illustrator). A colorful look at midwifery. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 219 pages, illustrated, references, bibliography, signed by Mavis Gaff-Smith. The covers are lightly bumped at the edges, else clean, unmarked and solid. "Mavis Gaff-Smith writes now about the men of her family. This book is a thoroughly researched and lovingly written tribute to the pioneers who trudged, droved and toiled through the sticky black soil of the outback to lay the foundations of prosperity in our primary industries.". Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Yes (illustrator). 1st Edition. Greeting written on covering page.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light scuffing otherwise undamaged, minimal wear at edges and corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, very clean throughout. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. outside of Australia) will be less than what is shown here. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

Condition: As New. First Edition. Glossy card cover. 144 pages. Illustrated. This copy just out of long-term storage, in unused condition.

8vo, paperback, 143pp. Good condition. General light wear, lightly creased, rubbed, mild foxing to page edges. Signed by author at title page. Pictures available on request.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. With illustrations, signed by the author on the title page, a very good copy. ; 250 x 175mm; 287 pages; Signed by Author.

Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.

Triple D Books Wagga Wagga 2010. Card covers, photographs, notes, bibliography, 252pp. A very good copy. Author signed half title page. Australian Tax on Low Value Imported Goods (LVIG) exempt.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Signed on the Title Page (See Pic). Signed Copy (See Picture).