Copies or Extracts of and Despatches relative to Emigration to the Australian Colonies, in continuation of Papers presented to this House in February 1850. Part II. South and Western Australia and Van Diemen's Land
by Hawes, B
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- Condition
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London: House of Commons, 1851. First printing. Pamphlet. Very good overall. British Parliamentary Paper, House of Commons number 347-II, describing emigration status to South Australia, Western Australia & Van Dieman's Land. Reports on vessels, condition & character of immigrants, female immigration, status of employability of previous immigrations and more. Emigrant vessels include: "Indian", "Eliza", "Himalaya", "Constance", "Ascendant", "Duke of Portland", "Tory", "Indian", "Bengal", "Sophia", "Mary". Immigrants hailed from Ireland, Germany, and the Shetland Islands. 'Distressed Needlewomen' including notes on orphans migrating to Australia.
Folio, 8 3/4 x 13 3/4", 150pp, back wrapper with additional title. Printed on beige paper with the title on the first page, as issued, stitching present but first fascicle loose. Edges chipped but only at the edges, covers lightly marked & dusty, interior clean.
Folio, 8 3/4 x 13 3/4", 150pp, back wrapper with additional title. Printed on beige paper with the title on the first page, as issued, stitching present but first fascicle loose. Edges chipped but only at the edges, covers lightly marked & dusty, interior clean.
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- Seller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 21386
- Title
- Copies or Extracts of and Despatches relative to Emigration to the Australian Colonies, in continuation of Papers presented to this House in February 1850. Part II. South and Western Australia and Van Diemen's Land
- Author
- Hawes, B
- Format/Binding
- Pamphlet
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good overall
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First printing
- Publisher
- House of Commons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1851
- Bookseller catalogs
- IRELAND; AUSTRALIA; SOUTH AUSTRALIA;
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