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Published by The Nine Club, Perth, Western Australia, 1979
ISBN 10: 0908112327ISBN 13: 9780908112326
Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Good. Photographic and Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. preface by Roy A. Hamilton, Director of the North West, acknowledgements and list of illustrations and photographs. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photographs, artwork and black-and-white drawings. Colour illustrated card cover (wraparound), by Hal Missingham, with ochre coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. The title says it all, and, as it states on page 5, "This is the book of the North. It has been written, every word of it, by those who live there, who once lived there, or have been there on official missions. The north of W. A. Has always exercised a powerful influence on the minds of Australians. The pioneering spirit which has continued through cyclone, flood and drought down to today, and people grew, living through it all, have fought the history of this sprawling area  these are the raw materials of North of the 26th." This edition contains an article by Sir Paul Hasluck, removed from subsequent editions. Creasing, multiple, to the book corners with reading creases to the backstrip. A small chip to the top right-hand corner of the backstrip with bumping along the top edge of the front panel. The front panel has started to curl and there is rubbing to the book panels with fading to the backstrip. Age toning of the textblock edges and pages. Various pages have had the top right-hand corner dog eared. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [18], 19-365, [1] pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; Australia; Art & Design. ISBN: 0908112327. ISBN/EAN: 9780908112326. Inventory No: 0116027.
Published by The Nine Club, Perth, Western Australia, 1979
ISBN 10: 0908112327ISBN 13: 9780908112326
Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Photographic and Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. foreword by D. H. O'Neil, Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Administration And the North West, preface by Roy A. Hamilton, Director of the North West, acknowledgements and list of illustrations and photographs. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photographs, artwork and black-and-white drawings. Dark rose coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Colour illustrated dustwrapper (wraparound), by Hal Missingham, with ochre coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. The title says it all, a collection of poetry, articles, anecdotes and stories (along with illustrations and photographs) celebrating north of Western Australia, above the 26th parallel. Softening to the back strip corners and rubbing of the book corners. Moisture damage can be seen to the rear book panel, rear endpapers and to the internal pages from page 159 through to the end of the book  either actual visual staining or tactile damage. Prize plate affixed to the free front endpaper. Foxing to the top textblock edge. A little creasing of the dustwrapper edges and staining can be seen to the rear panel. Heavy staining to the back strip and rear panel and fold over panel can be seen to the verso  please see photograph. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [18], 19-365, [1] pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Literature & Literary; Art; Australia; Indigenous Cultures. ISBN: 0908112327. ISBN/EAN: 9780908112326. Inventory No: 0120976.
Published by The Nine Club, pPublishers of the West Australian Arts Magazine., Western Australia., 1970
ISBN 10: 0908112327ISBN 13: 9780908112326
Seller: Banfield House Booksellers, Gympie, QLD, Australia
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 365 pages. Illustrated, gift inscription on December,1985.
Published by (Western Australia), (The Nine Club), (1979)., 1979
First Edition; 8vo; pp. 112; 37 pages of illustrations of which 1 is a double page photograph illustration, 32 are full-page photograph illustrations, 2 full-page sketch illustrations, and 1 page with 2 photograph illustrations; epilogue; stiff illustrated wrapper, a fine copy. Archie Sanderson born in Victoria 1870, established Lesmurdie in 1897 a suburb of Perth. He was a politician and journalist, who began buying properties in the area from the Canning Jarrah Timber Company to build up a rural retreat and fruit-growing property. This is his and his wife's story from the diary of his wife Maude Sanderson (born Maude Parry) edited by their son Hugh Sanderson.
Published by Nine Club, Western Australia, 1978
Seller: Coast Market Books, Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With illustrations by Kalamunda and District Arts and Crafts Group. Spotting to endpapers.
Published by The Nine Club, Western Australia, 1979
ISBN 10: 0908112327ISBN 13: 9780908112326
Seller: A Small Bookshop, ELMHURST, VIC, Australia
Book First Edition
Laminated Pictorial Card Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. B&W illustrations. Minor creasing to spine and corners. Bump to back bottom front corner.
Published by The Nine Club, Australia, 1979
ISBN 10: 0908112483ISBN 13: 9780908112487
Seller: M. C. Wilson, Perth, WA, Australia
Book First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1979 Soft Cover near fine book. No inscription. 112 pages. Illustrations. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The Nine Club, Australia, 1979
ISBN 10: 0908112408ISBN 13: 9780908112401
Seller: M. C. Wilson, Perth, WA, Australia
Book First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. David Bornshin (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 1979 SIGNED by Enga Smith Soft Cover near fine book, spine and spine edges lightly sunned. No inscription. 110 pages. Black and white illustrations by David Bornshin. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The Nine Club, Australia, 1978
ISBN 10: 0908112084ISBN 13: 9780908112081
Seller: Berry Books, Berry, NSW, Australia
Book
Softcover. Condition: Good. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Previous owner's inscription in ink. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Australian History; ISBN: 0908112084. ISBN/EAN: 9780908112081. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 43137.
Published by The Nine Club Australia, 1979
ISBN 10: 0908112483ISBN 13: 9780908112487
Seller: HAWKMOOR BOOKS LTD, WINCHESTER, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Previous owners inscriptions: No Book Condition: Very good Jacket condition: No jacket Published: 1979 Edition: 1st Pages: 112 Description: Lesmurdie is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Kalamunda.
Published by Nine Club/Access Press, Western Australia
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
Book
Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. Photos, Art etc, (illustrator). Reprint/First. This two volume set of the history of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne districts of North West Australia comprises a third impression of 1989 of the original published in 1979, volume two is a first edition published in 1994, both vols measure 26 cm deep by 19cm. Vol one is 366 pages, Vol two is 390 pages. both are in VG+ red hard covers with gilt spine titles, both books have VG colour art, wrap roundf dust jackets and are illustrated throughout with b/w paintings by local artists, b/w photos, drawings, sketches etc. The books were published as part of Western Australia's 150th anniversay commemorations and are a "hands-on" tribute to pioneers and settlers of the remote Kimberly, Pilbara and Gascoyne regions --- a collection of memories, anecdotes, recollections, experiences, thoughts and poems by 120+ contributors who compiled the dozens of items as well as providing the photographs and a variety of other illustrations. Virtually every aspect of life, development, transport,l, the pioneers, the aboriginal community and of contemporary residents in this vast, hot and dry area is covered by these contributions, These books provides an excellent example of history that is not not the work of academic historians, but by a commuinty co-operative movement and told in the style and values of those who live North of the 26th. The colour art dust jacket for Vol One is by Hal Messingham and show the lighthouse at Capr Leveque, the Vol Two colour art jacket is by Elizabeth Durack-Clancy and shows horsemen on a cattle drive. This artist also provided the colour art e/papers for Vol Two which show a station family awaiting the arrival of a plane. Both jackets are in excellent condition with Vol Two having a tape repair to a short teatt at the spine top. Weight of both books is 2.2kg unpacked: additional postage would probably be required for overseas delivery.