Triumph in the Tropics; An Historical Sketch of Queensland
Brisbane: Smith and Paterson, 1959. First Edition. Demy octavo : pp. xxiv, 446, xxv-xlii : colour photograph of Cooktown orchid as frontispiece : 72 illustrations : printed endpapers filled with facsimile signatures : royal blue pebbled boards lettered in gilt to spine : colour illustrated dustjacket. Loosely inserted "Map of Queensland" in its printed envelope, "...to accompany 'Triumph in the Tropics,' Official Centenary History of Queensland"; also an advertisement from the publisher for the creation and printing of personal bookplates coupled with the suggestion to let "Triumph in the Tropics" be "book number one in your library". A card inviting previous owner to the unveiling of the Kal-M-Kuta Memorial at Toorbul Point on Sunday 16th September, 1962, at 2.30pm is also loosely inserted.
Jacket is edgeworn with chips to head and tail of spine and corners; interior lightly toned. Near fine / Good. Item #15930
Official centenary history of Queensland. Uncommon with the accompanying map and publisher advertisement for bookplates.
Price: $100.00