Title:The Mines of South Australia, Including Also an Account of the Smelting Works in That Colony; Together with a Brief Description of the Country, and Incidents of Travel in the Bush
Author:Austin, J.B.
Publisher:Libraries Board of South Australia, Adelaide, 1960
Edition:Facsimile -- First Thus
Binding:Hardcover
Condition:Very Good
Dust Jacket:No
IX, 10-109 pages, a further 19 pages of advertisements, list of subscribers, preface by a author. At the rear of the book is a four-page, foldout map, showing principal mines of South Australia in 1863. At the beginning of the text and at the end of the text is a red coloured paper "covers" -- as for the original edition. Tan coloured textured cloth covered boards with gilt titles to the backstrip. A little rubbing to the book corners. This book was first published in 1863 and this is a facsimile edition put out by the Libraries Board of South Australia -- Number 48. A book about the principal mines, smelting facilities of South Australia in the middle of the 19th century and a brief description of each along with a small travel log and incidences that happen within the authors' travels. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: History; 19th Century; Mining; Australia; Inventory No: 0109626.