Norman J E Deb (11 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 338 pages. Ex-Library. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Reprint. Beautfully produced with sepia reproductions of maps, plans and photographs. This large book may require a freight adjustment.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Second Printing. xiv, 338pp, index, num bw & col ills, endpaper maps, page marker ribbon. Pictorial glossy boards. Ex-library with withdrawn stamp on front free endpaper, label to spine-otherwise a very nice copy. Pearling in north-western Western Australia (Cossack and Broome) along with experiences in WWI at Gallipoli, Sinai and France. Size: 4to. Ex-Library.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. xiv, 338pp, index, num bw & col ills, endpaper maps, page marker ribbon. Pictorial glossy boards. A little light foxing to page edges. Pearling in north-western Western Australia (Cossack and Broome) along with experiences in WWI at Gallipoli, Sinai and France. Size: 4to.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Near fine condition in pictorial laminated boards. Signed by both authors. Illustrated with Colour and Sepia-toned Photographs. Maps to endpapers. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 338 pages. A history of the pearling industry and northwest Australia. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Book condition is fine. Hard cover. No dust jacket. 2nd edition. Book block clean all sides. Book boards clean. Text body clean. Spine intact. Overall an excellent and neat copy. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. The much-traveled battered black metal trunk, a legacy of many voyages, had been opened for forty years and lay sitting on four bricks at the dusty cellar. The heavy brass Yale Padlock, fully two and a quarter inches wide, was tarnished and the type favoured by mariners a century early. It yields noiselessly to the key and a little lubrication. The white steel hasp was pried free,and the steal bar back from the staples with some protests. I found the nearly wrapped paper parcel tied with old and mild-tainted cord, brown with age. Loosely bound in green oil cloth. The dusty parcel. Lay between the folded Khaki trousers and tunic of a soldier of t the great war. The black and faded creamy yellow shoulder patches had lost the freshness of colour of the time. But the brass letter A was prominent. Inside was an octavo-size photo album with a frayed and faded green colour. The photographs look professional quality, taken ninety-four years ago and mounted on a page. The provenance was impeccable and affixed the inside cover was nearly penned inscription To H.D Norman, as a slight memento of the pleasant hour, in your company, at Broome. From W.H. Troutman, August. 9th/10. Extra charges for oversea postage as the book weight is over 500grams . Overall an excellent and neat copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Second Printing. HEAVY. xiv, 338pp, index, num bw & col ills, endpaper maps, page marker ribbon. Pictorial glossy boards. Near new. SIGNED by both authors with their'With Compliments' slip laid on to verso of front free endpaper. Pearling in north-western Western Australia (Cossack and Broome) along with experiences in WWI at Gallipoli, Sinai and France. Size: 4to. Signed by Authors.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is fine. Hard cover. SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS. Front and back clean. No dust jacket. Book block clean. Text body clean, except next to title page ex-owner name. A history of the pearling industry in the northwest of Western Australia, 1886 - 1942. It follows the journey of two generations of master pearlers. It take a young pearler from Beagle Bay to Gallipoli, to the war in sinai and to the trenches of Belguim and France. Signed by Author(s).

HARDCOVER. 2007. First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in illustrated boards that has been SIGNED by both authors on the title page. Scans available if required.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 2007. Book has illustrated boards with white titles in Fine condition. 338 pages with period photographs. Map of Australia endpapers. Silk page marker. Flat Signed on the half title page by both authors. No dust jacket, as issued. Selling quality books for over 35 years. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book Lot Collection of Two Western Australia History Titles which interlock on certain topics. "Transport & Pearling Trade". Kimberley Region. Book (1) God Before Gugeri: Luggers, Trucks & water Bores & Other Kimberley Stories. Book (2) A Pearling Journey. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the book collection lot being over 500grams. See photos above. Below is the book condition report & Synopsis of the two Titles. Book (1) God Before Gugeri: Luggers, Trucks & water Bores & Other Kimberley Stories. Book condition is near fine. Soft cover. Book boards clean & unmarked. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body clean & unmarked throughout the book. Over-all a great and neat copy Published 2014 by Author. Michael Gugeri is a rich tapestry of life in the Kimberley region, woven through the experiences of the Gugeri family across four generations. It's a deeply personal and historical account that captures the grit, adventure, and transformation of northern Australia. Here s what makes it stand out: Scope of Stories: From pearling and wool carting to oil drilling and water boring, the book covers a wide range of industries and adventures that shaped the Kimberley. Local Legends: It includes biographies of notable figures like Doug Blythe and Billie King, along with vivid portraits of other Kimberley personalities. Visual & Historical Depth: The book is heavily illustrated and indexed, offering both visual appeal and historical insight. Publisher & Format: Published by Hesperian Press in 2014, it's a 226-page softcover edition that s becomes a collector s item in some circles. Over-all a great and neat copy. Book (2) A Pearling Mater's Journey. SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS ON THE TITLES PAGE. Book condition is fine. Hard cover. No dust jacket. Book block is clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Over-all excellent & neat copy of the book. A Pearling Master's Journey: In the Wake of the Schooner Mist is a richly detailed historical account that dives deep into the pearling industry of northwestern Western Australia between 1886 and 19422. Written by John Edgar deBurgh Norman and G. Verity Norman, the book traces the lives of two generations of master pearlers, blending personal stories with broader historical events. Highlights from the Journey Geographic Scope: From Beagle Bay to Broome, and beyond to the battlefields of Gallipoli, Sinai, Belgium, and France. Historical Depth: Covers not just pearling, but also WWI experiences, cyclones, racial unrest, and the rise of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Cultural Insight: Includes stories of pioneer women, local communities, and the economic challenges of the pearling trade. Visual Richness: Illustrated with maps, photographs, facsimiles, and personal memorabilia. Over-all an excellent & great copy. Remember extra charges for over-sea shipping. For more details you can contact me via or mobile. If you're fascinated by maritime history, frontier life, or Australia's multicultural past, this book is a treasure trove. Weigh of Book (1) 0.844kg. Book (2) 1.321kg. Total is 2.168kg. Signed by Author(s).