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An interesting collection of accounts of significant events in the evolution of Australia between 1788 and 1988 over 14 volumes (complete).Like many multi-volume sets, the information contained within is probably all online, but never as ephemeral and in multiple locations!Note: This volume is heavy (28x21x2cm x 14 wide), approx 12.6kg). Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery.

A fascinating insight to the biographical accounts in olde English of individuals from the perspective of someone gathering, collating and writing over 200 years ago.Pages discoloured but clean and bound reasonably well with some remedial work carried out to secure the covers. Some fading and bumping to external leather cover. Gilt title on embossed leather spine. Weight 0.1kg

639 pages complete with explanatory notes, synopsis and some diagrams of the following battles:Marathon and Syracuse BC 413, Arbela BC 331, Metaurus BC207, Armenius AD 9, Chalons AD 451, Tours AD 732, Hastings AD 1066, Orleans AD 1429, Spanish Armada AD 1588, Blenheim AD 1704, Pultowa AD 1709, Saratoga AD 1777, Valmy AD 1792, Waterloo AD 1815.Pages clean and bound well, some light foxing and discolouration. Minor fading and bumping to external leather and cloth cover. Weight 1.0kg

223 pages complete with many reproduction photos from the era.Pages mostly clean but with some foxing at the edges, bound well, some fading and marks to external. Dust jacket with protective cover.Weight 0.6kg

Please note that the overall condition is acceptable, however some pages have been removed over time and details of the page count are included in the description.
980 numbered pages, many illustrations and advertisements throughout. Some typical content includes:
An extensive sequence of content and images about Titanic.
A Summer Special including several full page colour prints.
Dogs featured at Crufts.
Ms Australia showing them how to 'do it'.

Warnambool Mechanics Institute stamped on numerous pages.

Note: This volume is heavy (42x32x6cm, approx 6kg). Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery. 

Pages Missing:
Approximately 40 pages have been removed from this volume.
4 pages out of sequence.

Tears:
2 pages torn in half and part removed.
Minor tears to page edges.

916 numbered pages, illustrations and advertisements throughout. Some typical content includes:
Shooting the breakers at Manley beach.
Wildlife watercolour sketches from Uganda.
The King and the Kaiser.
The most powerful warship in the world.
Union is strength.
The most famous horse mart.
Colour print 'Simplicity'.
Colour print 'After Waterloo'.

Warnambool Mechanics Institute stamped on numerous pages.

Note: This volume is heavy (42x32x6cm, approx 6kg). Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery. 

Missing pages:
273, 417, 761, 803-806, Supp 5-7, 11-26

Tears:
398 supp, some minor page edge tears

Please note that the overall condition is acceptable, however some pages have been removed over time and details of the page count are included in the description.
928 numbered pages, illustrations and advertisements throughout. Some typical content includes:
Motor memoranda
Character and colour of the Chelsea pageant
Triumph of the Lusitania
Naval disaster off the isle of Wight
Lady Disdain
World's greatest meteorite - A letter from Commander Peary
Refer to the index pages in the gallery image for a complete listing of the content. 
Warnambool Mechanics Institute stamped on numerous pages.

Note: This volume is heavy (42x32x6cm, approx 6kg). Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery. 

Pages Missing:
223-226
465-480 out of place
894-900

Tears:
321 supplement
737, 759,761

Incorrect No. 867

Vols. 1 and 2: Soldiers and sailors. Vols. 3 and 4: Statesmen and sages. Vols. 5 and 6: Workmen and heroes. Vols 7 and 8 (missing): Artists and authors. Illustrations for each person, one full-page and often other smaller drawings.Note: This set is heavy 9kg. Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery. Some minor scuffing and wear on corners and spine. Interiors bound tight.

72 page souvenir edition on the coronation of HM King George VI and Queen Consort Elizabeth in 1937. 24 full page colour plates protected with tissue separators, and many b/w images including period advertisements. Note: This volume is heavy 1.2kg. Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery. Spine slightly worn and cracked. Embossed image on front cover is age tarnished. Small tear lower front cover. Otherwise Internal pages clean and bright.

Alphabetically sorted cyclopedia of knowledge.
Numerous coloured maps and 5000 engravings.
Front covers slightly marked and bumped. Internal pages are slightly discoloured with age, but content is clean and tightly bound. Page edges lightly marked and foxed.

Picturesque Atlas of Australasia in three volumes. Note: This set is heavy, 10kg+. Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery. This set does not contain the 2 unbound Railway, Postal and Telegraph maps of Australia maps at rear Volume One, 2 of 3 unbound at the rear of Volume Two (Qld is there), and 1 of 2 unbound Railway, Postal and Telegraph maps of New Zealand at the rear of Volume Three (North Island is there). All other maps and engravings are present.Corners of covers bumped with some preventative work to secure the covers and spine. Some pages are lightly foxed at the edges, but remain tightly bound. The content is clean.

Two volume set containing numerous b/w photos and maps.

A ten volume history dealing with every phase of the Second World War on land, sea, and in the air, including the events which led up to the outbreak of hostilities.
Numerous b/w photos and maps.
Note: This set of 10 volumes is heavy (42x32x50cm, approx 10kg). Arrangements can be negotiated for the most cost effective method of delivery.