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Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: New.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. Inscribed and SIGNED by Both Authors on Title Page.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. xii, 238pp., maps, colour and b/w illus., notes, select bibliography, index. Minor faint spotting to top edge. Otherwise excellent tight clean copy. GL H12 S.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Book condition is very good. Soft cover. No dust jacket. 2nd printing, 1980. Book boards are clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Book block is clean and unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Over-all a great and neat copy of book. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight of the book exceed 500gram. Actual weight of the book is 0.586kg."The Beginning: European Discovery and Early Settlement of the Swan River" is a seminal historical study by R. T. Appleyard and Toby Manford. Published in 1979 by the University of Western Australia Press, the book charts the shift from coastal exploration to the foundation of the Swan River Colony. The early history of the Swan River progressed through three distinct phases: initial European exploration, the diplomatic maneuvering for British annexation, and the harsh realities of early free settlement. Key Historical Details Early Discovery: Dutch explorers, including Willem de Vlaming, explored the area in 1697, and French explorers visited in 1801.Stirling's Expedition: Captain James Stirling explored the Swan River in 1827, producing enthusiastic reports on the region's fertility that persuaded Britain to establish a colony. Establishment: On 2 May 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle raised the British flag, claiming the west coast for Britain, with official settlement following on 18 June 1829. Settlement Growth: Despite early hardships and food shortages, the colony—later named Perth—was established as the capital, with Fremantle as the commercial port. About the Book Authors: Reginald T. Appleyard and Toby Manford. Publisher: University of Western Australia Press (1979/1981).Focus: It analyzes the motivation behind the settlement, including political maneuvers and the challenges faced by the first settlers. The book is recognized as a key text on the early history of Western Australia, sometimes linked to the state's sesquicentenary celebrations.…

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Slight shelf wear, some corners have been folderd over slightly on top right. Otherwise clean copy.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very good copy, the base of spine bumped and previous owner's name on half-title. Pp. xii, 239.

Third or fourth printing (third printing per publisher's copyright page sequence but "fourth printing" stated at bottom of dj's front flap). viii, 562 pages. Hardcover: H 20.75cm x L 14.25cm. Dust jacket well rubbed; white rear panel soiled; some chipping and tears at edges; front flap retains publisher's printed price at top right. Black cloth; orange title blocks with black lettering to spine and front board; light bumping to spine ends and board corners. Past owner's pencil signature on front pastedown; pages 111-122 are creased/bumped at their top fore-edge corners; interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. Features a collection of 32 mystery short stories including: "Ruffian's Wife" by Dashiell Hammett; "Accident" by Agatha Christie; "Murder by Mail" by Howard Spring; " Mr. Bowley's Sunday Evening" by H.C. Bailey, "The Fifteen Murders" by Ben Hecht; "Blood Sacrifice" by Dorothy L. Sayers; "Mr. Markham, Antique Dealer" by John Dickson Carr; "The Diamond Links" by Grant Allen; "A Personal Magnet" by O. Henry; "The Cablegram" by T.S. Stribling; "The Blind Spot" by Leslie Charteris; "Ellery Queen, Swindler" by Ellery Queen; "The Willow Walk" by Sinclair Lewis; "Town Wanted" by Fredric Brown; et al.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. Pp. xvi, 239. In the SESQUICENTENARY CELEBRATIONS SERIES.

4to. xii+238pp. Original wrappers. Numerous colour and black and white illustrations; a very good copy. . Revised edition.

Card Cover. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Near Fine PP 238 index, Illustrations Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paper covers. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 1st edition. Owner's bookplate. Weight: 1 Language: English.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. This book outlines European exploration of the western coast of Australia since the early seventeenth century, especially the area surrounding Swan River and shows how and why its reputation amongst mariners hardly changed. The purpose and circumstances of Stirling's visit in 1827 is analysed in detail, as is the initial criticism of his report by British officials and Stirling's extraordinary conversion of the same officials which led to the government establishing a colony at Swan River. Condition : There is curling to the top edges of the dust jacket. Copyright © University of Western Australia Press.…

Cloth. With Jacket. First Edition. Near Fine in a very good jacket PP 238 index, Illustrations Presentation inscription to Sir Charles Gairdner ( ex governor of west australia and Tasmania ) from Toby Manford Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine.

HARDCOVER. 1979, First edition. A near fine copy only marked by light spotting on the edges. The d/w is also near fine.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Limited Ediiton. Limited Edition; # 32/100. SIGNED by both authors on the half title page. 239 pages in very good condition. Many illustrations. Endpapers are illustrated. Several small stains on the back endpapers and last few pages. Red cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Corners not bumped. Illustrated DJ with brown titles. Some yellowing on the spine and edges. Light wear on the corners and edges. VG/VG. Signed by Authors. Book.…