Isbn: 9780727018854 - port of pearls: a history of broome (11 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 2nd Edition. A very good copy with minor wear to spine ends in very good dust jacket. Pp. 198.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 2nd edition 1983 very good hardback, discolouration to rear spine edge and top board edge, in a very good dust wrapper, browning to rear spine edge and top edge of rear cover, spine slightly sunned, small closed tear. Contents bright and clean. Protected by clear removable archival covering. 199 pages. Illustrations.…

HARDCOVER. 1983. Second edition. A very good copy in a very good d/w.

hardcover. 1988.  Second printing. A near fine copy in a near fine d/w.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. IN 1983 BROOME, W.A., CELEBRATED ITS CENTENARY, 100 YEARS OF STORMY AND ADVENTURE FILLED EXISTANCE, EPITOMISED BY THE GRAVES OF MORE THAN 900 DIVERS AND BOAT CREW HANDS.THIS IS THE TALE OF A TOUIGH TOWN THAT REFUSED TO DIE, EVEN IN THE FACE OF THE JAPANESE ONSLAUGHT. Signed by Author(s).…

Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 199pp. Plus 24 pages colour and b&w photographs. This second edition published by the author (first edition published by Rigby in 1983). Light bump to top corner of front board. Light rubbing to spine ends and lower edges. Jacket has light edge-wear and light sunning to spine.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine in Mylar Sleeve. 2nd Edition. A firm straight unmarked book and dust jacket, just out of long term storage, appears unread.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Broome in Western Australia has an incredible history, one which has braved the force of war and dangers of a declining agricultural heritage. Known for its rich natural background, cyclones and sharks are among its less friendly of occupants, but the pearling business which at one time floundered with the introduction of the plastic button is once again booming. Locally cultured pearls are now the biggest and best in the world and the industry is worth millions of dollars annually. Hugh Edwards' historical and contemporary insights into Broome make a fitting tribute to this resilient Australian town.…

2nd edition of the 1983 original. (8), 199 PP, plus 22 pages with 32 b/w & 17 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 22 x 14.2. Written for the centenary of the City of Broome: pearling, cyclones, the cosmopolitan society.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has light creasing at edges and spine. Interior and binding are also very good. Hugh Edward's historical insights into Broome make a fitting tribute to a resilient town with unique qualities—written to celebrate Broome's centennial.…

Condición: Very Good. 8vo. hardcover. 196pp. b/w & colour illus. very good, / very good d/w. Inscribed & signed by author.