Lot #275 - Finn, Edmund, ‘Garryowen’. The Chronicles of Early Melbourne 1835 to 1852. Historical, Anecdotal and Personal
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Denis Joachim Collection
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Sale Date:19 Jun 2016 ~ 2pm - Session 1: Lots 1 - 321
20 Jun 2016 ~ 10am - Session 2: Lots 322 - 480
20 Jun 2016 ~ 2pm - Session 3: Lot 481 - 688
20 Jun 2016 ~ 6pm - Session 4: Lots 689 - 818 -
Lot #:275
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Lot Description:Finn, Edmund, ‘Garryowen’. The Chronicles of Early Melbourne 1835 to 1852. Historical, Anecdotal and Personal
Two volumes, quarto, illustrations throughout; bound in the original publisher’s dark crimson roan, decorated in gilt, all edges gilt, a little rubbed as usual. Melbourne, Fergusson and Mitchell, 1888. -
Notes:First edition: now very scarce. A highly detailed and important account of early Melbourne settlement by one of the city’s earliest residents and journalists. Ferguson, 9609.
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Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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