- Bib ID:
- 1027282
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Threlkeld, L. E. (Lancelot Edward), 1788-1859
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. FRM F5546 copy
- Description:
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- Sydney : Printed by Kemp and Fairfax, 1850
- 83 pages, [1] leaf of plates : 1 portrait ; 23 cm.
- Series:
- Rex Nan Kivell Collection ; NK975.
- Notes:
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- "The book for presentation at the Royal National Exhibition, London, 1851, under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prince Albert. The type colonial, cast by A. Thompson. The binding with colonial material."
- Example of printing from the type founded in Australia by Alexander Thompson, first founder of type in Australia.
- Includes an account and portrait of Threlkeld's aboriginal companion, Biraban, or M'Gill as he was called in English.
- National Library of Australia's NK975 copy is a presentation copy from the author to E.J. Eyre, with autograph inscripton.
- National Library of Australia's FC F5546 (FC1) copy is half bound in maroon leather with maroon cloth boards and grey endpapers. This copy has five raised bands and gilt decorations on the covers and spine.
- National Library of Australia's FC F5546 (FC2) copy has cover title, Australian college, decorative gilt borders and five raised bands onthe spine.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-222915774
- Condition yellow paper at FRM F5546 (NL)
- Rex Nan Kivell Collection NK975.
- Cited In:
- Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia, 5546
- First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:
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- Subject:
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- Also Titled:
- FC2 copy cover title Australian college.
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Creator Date of Death is Before 1955
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1859
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1850
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