Sydney: Angus and Robertson. Published in association with the Royal Australia Historical Society, 1971. Book. Good. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxi, 699pp.,index, folding map, biblio., notes, ill., photos. Full title: "The History of Tasmania, with copious information respecting the Colonies of New South Wales, Victoria South Australia, &c." Edited, with an introduction, by A.G.L. Shaw. Ex-library, typical ex-library flaws but has survived being a library book quite well, with only small stamps, no major scars, appears minimally circulated, wrapped and taped DJ. "This new edition of the History is far more than a facsimile of the original. Professor Shaw has added a biograhical introduction and extensive annotations which illuminate the background events and personalities for the non-contemporary and non-local reader. The History of Tasmania is a fascinating record of the early years of the colony.".

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Seller: Quickhatch Books (CA)
Seller's Inventory #: 003712
Title: The History of Tasmania
Author: West, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Good
ISBN 10: 0207121060
ISBN 13: 9780207121067
Publisher: Angus and Robertson. Published in association with the Royal Australia Historical Society
Place of Publication: Sydney
Date Published: 1971
Keywords: Tasmania Australia History
Bookseller catalogs: Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific;

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