1882 Pasquin: Pastoral Mineral Agricultural Antiquarian Australian News Book

1882 Pasquin: Pastoral Mineral Agricultural Antiquarian Australian News Book

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1882 Pasquin: Pastoral Mineral Agricultural Antiquarian Australian News Book

Pasquin: Pastoral, Mineral & Agricultural Advocate
By Eustace Reveley Mitford
Published by Judd & Co Printers: London 1882
Includes Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Covering January 1867 to November 1869
3 Volumes In 1

"Eustace Reveley Mitford (16 November 1810 - 24 October 1869) was a satirical writer, best known as "Pasquin", prominent in the early days of the Colony of South Australia. He had been, under the pen name of "Pasquin", publishing forthright letters to the Telegraph advocating freedom of communication and removal of Government controls on business, and had built up a following, impressed with his liberal views and idiosyncratic writing. On 26 January 1867 the first issue of his Pasquin: Pastoral, Mineral & Agricultural Advocate appeared, price 4d. (four pence, perhaps $10 in today's values) or by subscription at 4s. (four shillings) per quarter, published by Mitford and Henry Hutchings. Mitford served as editor, lead writer and caricaturist. His vigorous, infuriating, cantankerous and aggressive but entertaining prose achieved immediate recognition and a degree of financial success. "

General wear and fading to the covers and spine with a few marks as shown. A heavy book showing its age but still holding strong. Spine has been conditioned to preserve and soften the leather. Inside back hinge has split however binding is very good with no loose pages. Pages generally clean and bright. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos or specific details of interest on request.


Size 29cm x 24cm x 5cm - 979 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Large Print"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to the covers and spine with a few marks as shown. A heavy book showing its age but still holding strong. Spine has been conditioned to preserve and soften the leather. Inside back hinge has split however binding is very good with no loose pages. Pages generally clean and bright. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos or specific details of interest on request.
Language: English
Author: Eustace Reveley Mitford
Publisher: Judd & Co Printers: London
Year Printed: 1882
Sub-subject: Australian History