The Australian Tradition

F. W. Cheshire for Australian Book Society, Melbourne, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. VI, 138 pp., preface by author. Grey coloured boards with ochre coloured illustration on front panel and ochre coloured writing on spine. Illustrated dustwrapper, with grey background and black and white writing on front panel and on… Read more about this item

F. W. Cheshire for Australian Book Society, Melbourne, 1958. ? First. Hardcover. Good Condition/Poor. VI, 138 pp., preface by author. Grey coloured boards with ochre coloured illustration on front panel and ochre coloured writing on spine. The corners are slightly rubbed and shelf wear is evident to the bottom edges… Read more about this item

F. W. Cheshire for Australian Book Society, Melbourne, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. VI, 138 pp., preface by author. Grey coloured boards with ochre coloured illustration on front panel and ochre coloured writing on spine. Illustrated dustwrapper, with grey background and black and white writing on front panel and on… Read more about this item

Melbourne, Cheshire-Lansdowne, (1966).. Second Edition; 8vo; pp. xii, 156; original blue cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, chipping to dustjacket, previous owner's bookplate to front endpaper, endpapers browned, a good copy.

Melbourne, F. W. Cheshire, (1959).. Reprint; 8vo; pp. 138; original cloth, minor chipping to dustjacket, a very good copy.

(Melbourne: F.W. Cheshire for the Australian Book Society: 1958) Members Edition. 'This edition is published for members and subscribers of The Australasian Book Society and is not for sale to the general public.' Decorated boards (that is, hard covers) pp. vi, 138. An owner's signature at the head of the front free endpaper. A near fine copy in very… Read more about this item

F W Cheshire Melbourne 1958. 22.0 x 14.0cms, 138pp, very good+ hardback & dustwrapper Phillips uncovers the traditions that guided the actions of mid 20th century Australians. He discusses most of our important writers in relation to their understanding of the Australian community's evolving personality and tradition. It includes the author's famous 'Cultural Cringe' essay.