A H & A W Reed for B.H.P, 1973, Hardcover, Book Condition: Very Good, Dust Jacket Condition: Goodv, First

750 g; 112pp., notes and references and index. Text is illustrated with coloured and black and white photographs, lithographs and maps. Laminated illustrated boards, showing a rusting hulk, green background with yellow and white writing on the front panel on white writing on the spine. Photographic dustwrapper, showing the same scene as the boards. The corners are slightly rubbed and the top of the spine cover is also chipped. Previous owner's name on ffep. This book is history of the finding, exploration, exploitation of Bass Strait. This stretch of water is some of the most infamous in maritime history worldwide, and Charles Bateson explains why. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Natural History & Resources; Maritime; Local History -- Tasmania; ISBN: 0589071165. ISBN/EAN: 9780589071165. Inventory No: 0204209.