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1913 Paving The Way Romance Of Australian Bush Antique Australian History Book

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1913 Paving The Way Romance Of Australian Bush Antique Australian History Book

Paving The Way - A Romance Of The Australian Bush
By Simpson Newland
With Fifty Illustrations - ALL PRESENT
Published by Gay And Hancock Ltd: London 1913
In Original Gilt Decorated Bindings - All Illustrations Present As Called For

" A charming and engaging story from celebrated Australian children's author Ethel Turner, In The Mist of the Mountains follows the adventures and daily lives of its youthful protagonists with Turner's characteristic warmth and insight. Published in 1906, this first edition offers readers a glimpse into early 20th-century family life and the gentle moral and social lessons that Turner wove seamlessly into her narratives. Richly illustrated by J. MacFarlane, the book's full-page illustrations bring the story to life, adding visual delight to Turner's expressive prose and enhancing the appeal for both young readers and collectors alike.

This copy is bound in its original green cloth with elaborate gilt decoration on the front cover and spine, featuring floral motifs and a central scene rendered in raised gilt. The bindings remain bright and largely intact, with minor shelfwear to extremities that is typical for a volume of this age. A prize certificate dated December 1906 is affixed to the front pastedown, awarded to a Miss Stella Mitchell for proficiency in Arithmetic and Geography, providing a unique and charming provenance that enhances the book's collectible value and historical interest.

Internally, the text block is clean with minimal foxing, and six illustration plates are present (no index to plates). This first edition, complete with original binding and illustrations, represents an exceptional example of Turner's early work and of Australian children's literature from the period. Highly desirable for collectors of early Australian fiction, Turner enthusiasts, and those interested in finely bound, illustrated first editions, this volume combines literary significance with visual and historical appeal. "

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. All illustrations present as called for. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 26cm x 19cm x 5.5cm - 526 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. All illustrations present as called for. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Simpson Newland
Publisher: Gay And Hancock Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1913
Sub-subject: Australian History