Rodney davidson (52 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

hardcover. Etat : Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Rodney Davidson (illustrateur). …

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : very good. A very good hardcover with very good obi mid-slip jacket. No marks to text. Some minor shelfwear. Still in great reading condition. Rodney Davidson (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

HARDCOVER. 1976. First edition. An ex-library copy in very good condition. The d/w is fine.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fair. 1st Edition. Tiny hint of foxing else fine. Jacket has a small amount of rubbing. Chip to the lower front panel of jacket.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. 1954 FIRST PRINTING of First Edition. Original tan textured boards with black lettering spine. The book has clean covers, small dimple mark upper front cover, no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, no foxing, solid binding. The original dust jacket has loss up to 4cm deep lower front otherwise complete and clean, price-clipped front flap corner. The book measures 256mm tall x 190mm, and has 128 pages, 136 b/w photos, 2 maps. Written by climbers, this is a solid description of the peaks & history of ascents, both N & S islands. Nearly all the photos are of mountains. This is one of few books that gives a robust treatment of the N Island peaks. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.…

Imperial octavo hardcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

cloth. 8vo. cloth. (x), 138 pages. The First Settlement and the Early Costal Exploration of the Continent. First trade edition. Exlibrary copy with markings. Rubbing to extremities. Chapters include a general background to collecting Australiana; Terra Australis Incognita pre-Cook voyages: Factual and Fictitious; Captain James Cook and the recorded European discovery of the east coast; the first fleet and settlement of Australia; early French voyages to Australia; and early coastal voyages.…

Imperial octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine in Archival Sleeve. First Edition. A firm straight unmarked book, just out of long-term storage, appears unread. Dust jacket bright, complete. Graham Hawley. (illustrateur).

Tidy ex-library, imperial octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs. All online listings are held in Dunedin.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine in Mylar Sleeve. First Edition. 64 pages. B/w illustrations. Just a very nice tight straight clean 1st edition, in a bright complete dust jacket. Graham Hawley. (illustrateur).

Hardback. Drawings By Graham Hawley; Text By Rodney Davidson, RIGBY. Author: Drawings By Graham Hawley; Text By Rodney DavidsonBinding: HardbackPublished: RIGBY, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis captivating volume National Trust Victoria Sketchbook presents a visual and textual journey through the architectural and natural heritage of Victoria. Graham Hawley's evocative drawings illustrate the intricate details of historic buildings and picturesque landscapes, capturing the essence of the region's past. Complementing these artistic renditions, Rodney Davidson's insightful text chronicles the stories behind these significant sites, offering a deeper understanding of their cultural importance. The book details the efforts of the National Trust in preserving these treasures, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and history embedded in Victoria's iconic locations. It serves as both a beautiful art collection and an informative guide, celebrating the enduring legacy of a cherished Australian state. Hardback.…

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 1 vol., unpaged, ill. ; 27cm. Subjects: Davidson, Rodney (1933-) -- Library -- Catalogues. Rare books Australia -- Bibliography -- Catalogues. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 127p (1p) D-J (chips extremities, in protective wrapper) Paper over boards With drawings, maps and illustrations, a north-to-south survey of New Zealand mountains, both individually and in ranges.

Hardcover. Etat : VG. 1st. Hard Cover. VG. 1st. 25.5 cm deep by 19.5cm. A largely pictorial study of NZ's mountain ranges in 26 chapters moving from north to south. Also chapter on Alpine flowers. A selection of 136 excellent b/w photographs complemented by informative text. Internally the book is excellent, with slight tape marks on e/papers. Small inked name, date on FFEP, dealer stamp lower front pastedown. Small tape repair to spine top on otherwise excellent covers. Pict DJ is plastic protected, with chips small tears and edgewear, few trape repairs and small section missing spine top, Two photos with text material pasted in at rea, news and magazine clippings, illustrations loosely inserted, plus three small mountain photographs. B/w Photos, Maps (illustrateur).…

[x]+138pp. Small 4to. Original cloth in dustwrapper, sunned on backstrip. Inscription on ffe. Black and white plates. A very good copy. First edition Erudite and elegant essays by one of the great collectors of Australiana.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 138 pages, select bibliography, index, illustrated. The jacket is protected and the body of the book is clean, unmarked and solid copy. As per title, A book collector's notes on items relating to the discovery of Australia, the first settlement and the early coastal exploration of the continent.…

Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos (plates, some full-page), minor edgewear. 138 pp. Rodney Davidson provides a long overdue general guide to rare early Australian books, including bibliographies, reference books and catalogues, that record early European contacts with Australia, primarily elating to the discovery of Australia, the first settlement and the early coastal exploration of the Continent. There are six chapters. 1. A General Background to Collecting Australiana. 2. Terra Australia Incognito: Pre-Cook Voyages Factual and Fictitious. 3. Captain James Cook, R.N. F.R.S.: The Recorded European Discovery of the Elusive Eastern Coast. 4. The Foundation of the Nation: The First Fleet and the First Settlement. 5. Early French Voyages to Australia. 6. Early Coastal Voyages. In 1970, the author had been a noted collector of rare early Australian books for 22 years. (Standard edition.).…

Hardback. Rodney Davidson, Cassell Australia. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis meticulous volume chronicles the significant printed materials and artifacts associated with Australia's foundational history. It presents a detailed examination of rare items pertaining to the continent's initial discovery and the establishment of its first European settlement. Hardback.…

Hardback. Rodney Davidson, Cassell Australia. Author: Rodney DavidsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell Australia, 1970Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Spine of DJ faded. Some small rips to DJ and foxing to same. Glue remnants to paste downs front and back. Tanning to top of block. Pages in good condition internally.Rodney Davidson's A Book Collector's Notes: On Items Relating To The Discovery Of Australia The First Settlement And The Early Coastal Exploration Of The Continent presents a meticulous bibliographic account of significant printed materials. This authoritative work chronicles the foundational period of Australia, detailing rare books, maps, and documents connected to its initial discovery, the establishment of the First Settlement, and subsequent coastal surveys. It illustrates the profound historical value and scarcity of these artifacts, offering insights crucial for both historians and serious collectors. The narrative uncovers the stories behind these pivotal items, providing an invaluable resource for understanding early Australian history through its preserved records. Hardback.…

Hardback. Rodney Davidson, Cassell Australia. Author: Rodney DavidsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell Australia, 1970Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some rips to top of DJ, foxing to perimeter of same and discolouration to spine. Some denting to board. Slight tanning to block. Pages internally in good condition, binding sturdy.Rodney Davidson's A Book Collector's Notes: On Items Relating To The Discovery Of Australia The First Settlement And The Early Coastal Exploration Of The Continent presents a meticulous bibliographic account of significant printed materials. This authoritative work chronicles the foundational period of Australia, detailing rare books, maps, and documents connected to its initial discovery, the establishment of the First Settlement, and subsequent coastal surveys. It illustrates the profound historical value and scarcity of these artifacts, offering insights crucial for both historians and serious collectors. The narrative uncovers the stories behind these pivotal items, providing an invaluable resource for understanding early Australian history through its preserved records. Hardback.…

Orignal Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. pp.138, Illus plates. Very good dustwrapper.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 1 vol., unpaged, ill. ; 27cm. Subjects: Davidson, Rodney (1933-) -- Library -- Catalogues. Rare books Australia -- Bibliography -- Catalogues. 1 Kg.…

hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 127 pages. dj worn.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. North Melbourne, Cassell Australia, 1970. Quarto, [x], 138 pages plus 16 pages of plates (totalling 26 illustrations). Cloth slightly marked and flecked; an excellent copy with the very good price-clipped dustwrapper (lightly sunned, creased and chipped). …