J j c bradfield attributed text (1 resultados)

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. "A genuinely scarce souvenir pamphlet documenting the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the associated City Railway, published by H. Phillips of Willoughby, NSW, whose imprint appears on the covers and captions throughout. Oblong format, profusely illustrated with construction photographs — the joining of the arch's lower chords in August 1930, creeper cranes, cable tunnels, the northern and southern arch sections, aerial harbour views, and a portrait of the late Sir Henry Parkes, whose 1880s electioneering speech is credited with first inspiring the bridge project. Text covers the bridge's history, site selection, world-record construction feats, and technical details of cable tension and arch closure, alongside glimpses of the new City Railway (St James Station). A wonderful piece of contemporary Australiana documenting one of the nation's defining engineering achievements while it was still under construction. Details Author: J.J.C. Bradfield (attributed) Illustrator: Not Stated Publisher: H. Phillips, Willoughby, N.S.W. Publication Year: c.1930 Printed In: Australia ISBN Condition: A well-used but complete copy of a fragile ephemeral pamphlet. The brown paper wrappers show significant wear consistent with age — chipped and torn edges, a small loss at the upper spine corner, and general toning. Internally the pages are clean and the photographic plates reproduce sharply, with the text block sound and all leaves present. This is honest, well-loved wear on a piece that was never built to last, rather than damage affecting completeness or legibility.".…