{"product_id":"1887-4vol-cassells-picturesque-australasia-ee-morris-antique-history-book-set-2","title":"1887 4vol Cassell's Picturesque Australasia EE Morris Antique History Book Set 2","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1887 4vol Cassell's Picturesque Australasia EE Morris Antique History Book Set 2\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    Cassell's Picturesque Australasia\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    Edited by E.E Morris\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    With Original Illustrations\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    Published by Cassell \u0026amp; Company Limited: London, Melbourne etc 1887 - 1889\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n     Complete 4 Volume Set In Original Decorated Red Cloth \u0026amp; Gilt Bindings - Profusely Illustrated - Handwritten 1891 Inscription\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \"Cassell's Picturesque Australasia, edited by E. E. Morris, is a substantial late-Victorian survey of Australia, New Zealand and the wider Australasian region, combining descriptive travel writing, history, geography and ethnographic observation with a rich programme of original illustrations. Issued by Cassell \u0026amp; Company between 1887 and 1889, the work captures the colonies during a period of rapid expansion and change, presenting major cities, rural districts, transport routes, landscapes and notable places in a format intended to be both informative and visually impressive.\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     The four volumes are profusely illustrated throughout with engraved views, portraits, topographical scenes and regional studies, including subjects from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the Pacific. Among the many illustrations are views of colonial settlements, rivers, mountain scenery, railway and pastoral subjects, together with portraits and historical material relating to figures such as Captain Cook. The set also includes coloured maps, adding further value as a detailed visual record of the region in the late nineteenth century.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     This example is especially attractive for retaining the complete four-volume set in the original decorated red cloth bindings, extensively blocked in black and gilt with pictorial Australian motifs to the covers and spines. The bindings are among the most appealing features of the work, with the bright red cloth, gilt lettering and decorative animal and botanical imagery giving the set considerable shelf presence. Internally, the volumes retain their numerous original illustrations and present as a handsome, cohesive set.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    Of further interest is a handwritten Melbourne inscription dated 1891, giving the set a pleasing contemporary provenance only a short time after publication. A highly decorative and desirable example of one of the major illustrated Australasian reference works of the Victorian period, particularly well suited to collectors of early Australian travel, colonial history, illustrated books and Australiana.\"\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          Bindings in excellent condition with gilt gleaming, solid covers and no loose pages. Lovely inscription written in Melbourne in 1891. Set includes all 40 Plates + all 4 Map plates as called for. Pages and illustrations are clean and beautifully presented. A truly stunning set. Difficult to source in decent condition, extremely difficult to find in these stunning gilt bindings. An excellent opportunity to acquire an heirloom quality set for your Australian History library. Very good condition overall. Please study photos closely to fully understand condition.\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cbr\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          Measurements:  27cm x 20.5cm x 2.5cm (x 4 volumes)\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n           \u003cli\u003e\n            Volume 1 has 310 Pages\n           \u003c\/li\u003e\n           \u003cli\u003e\n            Volume 2 has 309 Pages\n           \u003c\/li\u003e\n           \u003cli\u003e\n            Volume 3 has 309 Pages\n           \u003c\/li\u003e\n           \u003cli\u003e\n            Volume 4 has 308 Pages + Maps\n           \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51222024519819,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/39ebf3e3-0dbc-4176-9e86-250fd6c8e995.jpg?v=1794719894","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1887-4vol-cassells-picturesque-australasia-ee-morris-antique-history-book-set-2","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}