Australia and Its Goldfields
1855 (First Edition).
H Ingram and Co, Milford House, Strand
, London, England
A Historical Sketch of the Progress of the Australian Colonies, From the Earliest Times to the Present Day; With a Particular Account of The Recent Gold Discoveries and Observations of the Present Land Question. To Which Are Added Notices on the Use and Working of Gold in Ancient and Modern Times; and an Examination of the Theories as to the Sources of Gold.
Portrait frontis; Hargraves publicised Australia's first payable goldfield at Ophir near Orange NSW. Ferguson 10244.
$585.00
Specifications
| Author | Hargraves, Edward Hammond |
| Publisher | H Ingram and Co, Milford House, Strand |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | 1855 (First Edition) |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
Unknown |
| Size | Crown 8vo - Octavo, 190mm x 130mm |
| Chapters | Unspecified |
| Pages | 240pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Hardcover, original dark blue Cloth, front cover blind-stamped with gold Coat of Arms and gilt lettering original spine, minimal shelf wear. |
| Overall | Folded map has one small tear, otherwise interior in very good condition. |