The Colonial Volunteers. The Defence Forces of the Australian Colonies 1836-1901
Nicholls, Bob
Published by Allen & Unwin Australia 1988. ISBN 0043020038.
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Hard cover dust wrapper, xvii/215pp, b&w and colour illustrations. Light wear to edges of dw/boards, signed by author on title page (Naval History Conference 1989) ; a near fine copy. History of the colonial naval, infantry and artillery units raised and maintained before federation. Well illustrated with contemporary engravings and photographs. Seller Inventory # 181009
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Title: The Colonial Volunteers. The Defence Forces ...
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Australia 1988. ISBN 0043020038.
Binding: Hardcover
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The Colonial Volunteers: The Defence Forces of the Australian Colonies 1836-1901.
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Allen & Unwin., Sydney, 1988
ISBN 10: 0043020038
ISBN 13: 9780043020036
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. xvii, 215pp, index, bibliography, appendixes, bw & col ills, pictorial endpapers. Black boards in jacket. Minor edge wear to jacket, top edge foxed, erasure rubbing on front endpaper. The first comprehensive account of the defence forces of the Australian colonies- fromthe 1830s to federation in 1901. Tells the fascinating story of the raising and equipping of the military and naval forces of each colony. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary engravings and photographs. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 055176
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Colonial Volunteers, The: The Defence Forces of the Australian Colonies 1836-1901
Published by
Allen & Unwin, Australia, 1988
ISBN 10: 0043020038
ISBN 13: 9780043020036
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Seller: Elizabeth's Bookshops, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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Hardcover in Dustjacket. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORYDetailed history on the Defence Forces of the Australian colonies prior to Federation.First Edition. xvii, 215 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 24 cm. First Edition. Full contents: 1 Early days-1836-1850 2 The foe.they come! They come!-1851-1858 3 User pays-1859-1863 4 Aid and comfort-1864-1869 5 Post-withdrawal symptoms-1870-1875 6 When in trouble-1876-1879 7 When in doubt-1880-1884 8 Run in circles-1885 9 Scream and shout-1886-1889 10 Hard times-1890-1894 11 A general scheme-1895-1898 12 For federal defence-1899-1901 Epilogue Afterword Appendixes I The voyage of the Childers II Details of 1901 stocktake of ordnance III Text of Colonial Naval Defence Act 1865 Photographic Credits Bibliography.Notes: Includes index. Bibliography: p. 207-209.Subject: Great Britain. Army -- Colonial forces -- Australia Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Colonial forces -- Australia Australia -- History, Military Australia -- History, Naval Colonies Great Britain Volunteer forces History, 1801-1900 Armies Navies#1020/271224Â ISBN 10: 0043020038 ISBN 13: 9780043020036 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. FINE. Slight shelf-wear to jacket. Seller Inventory # 48506
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THE COLONIAL VOLUNTEERS. The Defence Forces of The Australian Colonies 1836- 1901
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Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 1988
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Seller: A&F.McIlreavy.Buderim Rare Books, Buderim, QLD, Australia
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8vo. pp. xvii + 215 with illustrations in colour and black & white. Dark purple cloth hardcover in pictorial dust wrapper. A very good copy. Seller Inventory # 191964
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The Colonial Volunteers : The Defence Forces of the Australian Colonies 1836-1901
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Allen & Unwin Sydney 1988, 1988
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Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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1st edition dust jacket Very Nice Copy 8vo. xvii + 215pp., colour & b/w plates, diags., appends., bibliog., index, Definitive text on the pre-Federation military forces of Australia. Neat ownership stamp o/w nice copy. Seller Inventory # 90541
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The Colonial Volunteers: The Defence Forces of the Australian Colonies 1836-1901
Published by
Allen & Unwin Sydney 1988, 1988
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Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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1st edition chipped dust jacket Nice Copy 8vo. xvii + 215pp., colour & b/w plates, diags., appends., bibliog., index, Definitive text on the pre-Federation military forces of Australia. Neat ownership stamp signature o/w nice copy. Seller Inventory # 79993
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The Colonial Volunteers : The Defence Forces of the Australian Colonies 1836-1901
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Allen & Unwin Sydney 1988, 1988
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1st edition dust jacket As New 8vo. xvii + 215pp., colour & b/w plates, diags., appends., bibliog., index, Definitive text on the pre-Federation military forces of Australia. Seller Inventory # 93757
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