The Henty Journals: A Record of Farming, Whaling and Shipping at Portland Bay, 1834 - 1839
Melbourne, Australia: The Miegunyah Press, University of Melbourne, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. 8vo. Pp. xi, 297. Illustrated with black & white manuscript facsimiles, drawings, paintings and photo reproductions. Bibliography, index. Black cloth, gilt lettering stamped on the spine, ochre endpapers, ribbon bookmark: no detracting qualities. In the color illustrated dust jacket. A bright, exemplary copy. Fine / Fine. Item #6275
From the Journals of Edward, Francis and John Henty, pioneer pastoralists and merchants who eventually settled at Portland Bay. "Among the most valuable manuscripts in the State Library of Victoria." A fresh copy. Dust jacket preserved in a clear removable archival sleeve.
Price: $75.00