Australasia Illustrated: The story of the discovery settlement and progress of the Greater Britain of the South from 1606 to the present time.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

Historically and graphically described by the well-known and eminent writers. Superbly illustrated with over 800 fine art engrvs. on steel and wood from original paintings and drawings by distinguished artists. ... Complete set of 60 orig. printed parts as issued. Sydney 1892. Folio. Occasional spine chipping on a few issues and some old damp stains as well as some pencil markings in Issue No. 1; overall however a very good set extremely uncommon in its wrappered state. NOTE: This work which is not cited by Ferguson is often mistaken for the more common version entitled "Picturesque Atlas of Australasia". It should not however be mistaken for such as its format is distinctly different and its pagination finishes at pp.1470 compared to pp.802 in the other work.