Kiwi in the Shetland Scattald, A
by Laurenson, Graeme
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good-/Good
- Seller
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Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
New Plymouth, New Zealand: Greeme Laurenson, 1980. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good-/Good. This book makes a contribution to the record of pioneering life in New Zealand, and concentrates particularly on the Shetland Islanders who came to regard New Zealand as their "Second Home". Blue boards with gilt titling on spine and front, end papers have black and white maps, each one different, black and white illustration on title page, illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and maps, 146 pages. Lower spine end slightly bumped, there is a quarter-inch rubbed spot on back left edge near bottom, otherwise book is in great shape. Dust jacket has edgewear, closed tears and chipping to bottom edge, a one-inch by quarter-inch open tear on back left edge near bottom, light shelf wear, but is clean and bright. This is a handsome book. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 4to - over 9.75"-12" Tall
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Details
- Bookseller
- Black Sheep Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013128
- Title
- Kiwi in the Shetland Scattald, A
- Author
- Laurenson, Graeme
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Greeme Laurenson
- Place of Publication
- New Plymouth, New Zealand
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- TRAVEL, U.K., AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, PIONEER,
- Bookseller catalogs
- the United Kingdom;
Terms of Sale
Black Sheep Books
Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
About the Seller
Black Sheep Books
Biblio member since 2004
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
About Black Sheep Books
We are an independent, locally-owned shop dedicated to books and the people who love them. Here you will find two floors packed with volumes of enduring value, including familiar favourites, contemporary fiction, guides, books of local interest, and non-fiction titles covering everything from outer space to inner peace. We also have marine charts, art cards, unique prints, hand-crafted bags, and many other intriguing items. Located at Grace Point Square in the Village of Ganges, close to marinas and Salt Spring\'s renowned Saturday Market, we are open every day except Christmas and New Year\'s. If you want to pick-up a book you saw online, please call or e-mail ahead as many of our listings are kept in a separate storage facility.
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