Toby manford (16 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Dead Funny: Encore: More Horror Stories by Comedians This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

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

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.

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.

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. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Very light foxing to top foredge. Dust jacket has light creasing to edges. Some sunning to top edge of book flaps. Interior and binding are still excellent. Copy numbered 199. This book outlines European exploration of the western coast of Australia since the early 17th century, with a particular focus on the area surrounding the Swan River. The purpose of James Stirling's 1827 visit is analysed in detail, as is the initial criticism of his report by British officials and Stirling's extraordinary conversion of these officials, which led to the establishment of the Swan River Colony. …

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.…