Tribe elizabeth (10 resultados)

Condición: Good. 1964. First Edition Thus. 97 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Black and white photographic plates to centre of book. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Cloth banged on top tips as if dropped. Not cracked. Dj lightly soiled, small tears. Ink gift inscriptions.; 97 pages.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Some wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, edges and corners a little creased and worn, surface of covers a little grubby, small rip at top of cover join with spine, 1 cm, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear but slightly yellowing.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Postmark Australia (1963) by Elizabeth Tribe & Derek Tribe ? Sold by Crappy Old Books Equal parts travelogue, time capsule, and love letter to the land Down Under, Postmark Australia (1963) delivers a vivid snapshot of a continent in flux. Written by Elizabeth and Derek Tribe with warmth, curiosity, and an eye for everyday wonders, this charming volume captures Australia as seen through the eyes of newcomers?observant, enthusiastic, and occasionally baffled. From dusty outback towns to bustling coastal cities, the Tribes chart a course through landscapes both physical and cultural. They explore the peculiarities of local language, customs, and kangaroo encounters with good humour and gentle insight. Whether it?s the mail routes that bind far-flung communities or the people who call the bush home, Postmark Australia is full of quirky detail and unfiltered 1960s commentary that might today raise an eyebrow?or three. Condition: Soft corners, faded spine, and smells faintly of eucalyptus and nostalgia. A perfect read for armchair travellers, Australiana collectors, or anyone who appreciates a good rummage through the literary glovebox of history. Crappy Old Books ? proudly stocking the books even your grandma thought were a bit dated. Nice condition, hardback with dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket is in good condition with scuffing to back and front. Interior and binding are still very good. Elizabeth and Derek Tribe came to live in Australia in 1956 and liked it here. After returning to the UK in 1961, many friends quizzed them about life in Australia. The interest shown by so many friends was matched by a general ignorance of the place and its people. Was the place really full of kangaroos and sheep? Was life really so lacking culture? Were the houses really just wooden bungalows lacking internal sanitation? Was it fair to the children to deprive them of an English schooling? They realised that information supplied by Australia House was too general for professionals. Even those who were anxious to come to Australia knew little about the country. So the authors put together a series of letters by 'Sheila and Jack', shedding light on Australia to help migrants prepare for their future, and the result is Postmark Australia.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Green cloth over boards, first edition, no DJ, some fading and age spots to cover consistent to age. Pages are clean and binding intact.

Paperback. Condición: G++. Some creasing.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1st Printing of 1st Edition. A firm clean straight book.

Paperback. Condición: Good. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.…

Softcover. Condición: Good.