AUSTRALIA -GOLDFIELDS: “Land, Labour and Gold - Two Years in Victoria with Visits to Sydney & Van Diemen’s Land” - Leski Auctions

Lot #775 - AUSTRALIA -GOLDFIELDS: “Land, Labour and Gold - Two Years in Victoria with Visits to Sydney & Van Diemen’s Land”

Auction House:

Leski Auctions
Sale Name:

Decorative Arts & Collectables
Sale Date:

28 Jun 2020 ~ 10am (AEST)
Lot #:

775
Lot Description:

AUSTRALIA -GOLDFIELDS: “Land, Labour and Gold - Two Years in Victoria with Visits to Sydney & Van Diemen’s Land”
in two volumes by William Howitt, published by Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans (1855). Lively account of colonial and goldfields life, with reasoned criticism of land laws and goldfield administration reflecting the concerns and aspirations of emigrant diggers.
Provenance:

Ex libris Anna T. Jeanes (American philanthropist)
Estimate:

A$300 - 400
Realised Price:

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Category:

Books & Manuscripts

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