The Aborigines of Australia

19cm x 13cm. viii, 167 pages, frontispiece. Blue leather, blind borders, gilt lettering and decoration.

First published as a series of articles in Sydney Empire journal, 1853-1854, later consolidated and published in 1888 to mark the Centenary of Australian colonization. This facsimile of the 1888 edition produced for the occasion of Australia’s Bicentenary, 1988. Unnumbered edition of 1,500 copies.

Minor foxing and soiling to top edge, very minor foxing elsewhere. Previous owner’s signature in ink, previous bookseller sticker, National Trust Gift Shop, Brisbane. Very Good Condition.