Brisbane: Simpson, Halligan & Co, 1931. xiv, 294, 2 plates. Prev owner's signature on the ffep and at the centre of the title page. Prelims, endpages and page edges heavily foxed. Occasional foxing in margins. Or blue cloth, edge-worn with three tears in the cloth at the spine, frayed at the spine head. Gilt titles on the spine (faded) and on the front board (not faded). Number 119 of an edition of 300 copies signed by Thos Welsby. Scarce.. Signed Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Near Very Good. 8vo.

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Bookseller: Lawrence Jones (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 028052
Title: Sport and Pastime in Moreton Bay
Author: Welsby, Thos ( Thomas )
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Very Good
Edition: Signed Limited Edition
Publisher: Simpson, Halligan & Co
Place of Publication: Brisbane
Date Published: 1931
Keywords: Moreton Bay Queensland Fishing Shark Mackerel Dugong Deep Sea Fishing Sea Mullet Whale
Bookseller catalogs: Australiana & NZ; Sport Inc. Hunting, Fishing & Games;
Size: 8vo

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