Berwick Mechanics Institute & Free Library : A History. by Myers, Richard - 1999

Berwick, Victoria: Berwick Mechanic Institute and Free Library, 1999. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 198 pages, indexed and illustrated. The front of the jacket is lightly creased at the tail, else in excellent condition, as is the body of the book, which appears unread. Overseas customers please note packed the book weighs over a kilo, thus increasing postage. "What were Mechanics Institutes? Every country town seems to have one and they are often impressive 19th century buildings. Free Library is usually emblazoned across the facade, but nowadays there is probably a gallery, museum or public hall in there. But where are the books? - and more intriguing, where are the mechanics? The answers are here. This book tells the story of one Mechanics Institute that is still operating as a library since its establishment in the 1860s. Along the way we learn much about how many of the other 1300 Institutes established in Victoria operated." (Front flap)

Berwick: Berwick Mechanics Institute & Free Library Incorporated, 1999 F-/F-. 4to. original blue boards gilt (ex-Royal Historical Society of Victoria with single ownership RSM to title page, prev. owner's name to half-title, else as new) in dustwrapper (a trifle rubbed); pp. viii, 198, with illustrations. Heavy item (1.3 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A near fine copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. F-/F-.

Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library,, 1999. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Quarto. viii, 198pp. Original blue boards with gilt spine titles. Slightly bumped at spine ends, otherwise very good indeed in a slightly used and edge worn dust jacket.