Australia. The Picture of Sydney; and Strangers' Guide in New South Wales, for 1838, 1st edition, Sydney: J. Maclehose, 1838, 27 of 29 plates only (including single-page plan, many printed on coloured paper, few plates slightly cropped), without folding map, slight toning, few stains and marks, top edge gilt, early 20th century morocco by Oliver & Boyd, gilt decorated spine and border to boards, 8vo (Qty: 1) Ferguson, 2539. The first issue (of two) of this early guidebook for visitors to Sydney, with engravings by John Carmichael. It was the first publication of its type produced in Australia; the numerous illustrations provide a valuable visual record of Sydney fifty years after the arrival of the First Fleet.
Australia. The Picture of Sydney; and Strangers' Guide in New South Wales, for 1838, 1st edition, Sydney: J. Maclehose, 1838, 27 of 29 plates only (including single-page plan, many printed on coloured paper, few plates slightly cropped), without folding map, slight toning, few stains and marks, top edge gilt, early 20th century morocco by Oliver & Boyd, gilt decorated spine and border to boards, 8vo (Qty: 1) Ferguson, 2539. The first issue (of two) of this early guidebook for visitors to Sydney, with engravings by John Carmichael. It was the first publication of its type produced in Australia; the numerous illustrations provide a valuable visual record of Sydney fifty years after the arrival of the First Fleet.
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