History of Austral-Asia: Comprising New South Wales, Van Diemen's Island, Swan River, South Australia, &c.
London: Whittaker & Co., 1839. Second edition. Hardcover. Montgomery Martin issued this small format edition of his "History" in the 1830s - by the 1850s, he collaborated with John Tallis and his history series, of Australasia and the British colonies, were accompanied by John Tallis' handsome maps with vignette views. With the bookplate of Charles R. J. Glover, (1870–1936) who was the Mayor of Adelaide from 1917 to 1919. Ferguson 2801. Enlarged from the London 1836 edition in some areas . Lg.12mo, vii [1], 416pp, 2 folding colour maps (New South Wales & Van Diemens Land) & frontispiece ( Sydney). Original purple blind & gilt stamped cloth, spine and board edges faded . Light foxing of tissue paper at fronticepiece. Very good condition. Item #21764
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