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The Shop The University of Melbourne, 1850-1959
by Selleck, R. J. W
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0522850510
- ISBN 13
- 9780522850512
- Seller
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Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Carlton, Victoria, Australia: Melbourne University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0522850510 . DJ shows shelf wear with short tears and light chipping. Previous owner's name on FFEP. This was a review copy and the University of Melbourne's sticker attesting to same is pasted on FFEP. Small stain to bottom page edges. ; A tight solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. ; B&W Photographs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 855 pages; "Telling as much a social, educational, and cultural story as institutional history, this detailed account chronicles the ideological patterns, internal and countrywide conflicts, and student experiences at the University of Melbourne from 1850 to 1939. The daily life of staff, professors, and students are recounted during times of turmoil and peace in Australia, including the depression of the 1890s and World War I. The account offers a window into the pedagogical conflicts and research achievements of one of Australia's oldest continuing educational institutions." .
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- Bookseller
- Ainsworth Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19498
- Title
- The Shop The University of Melbourne, 1850-1959
- Author
- Selleck, R. J. W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0522850510
- ISBN 13
- 9780522850512
- Publisher
- Melbourne University Press
- Place of Publication
- Carlton, Victoria, Australia
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- 0522850510, melbourne, review copy, Australia, University
- Bookseller catalogs
- Education;
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About the Seller
Ainsworth Books
Biblio member since 2003
Chilliwack, British Columbia
About Ainsworth Books
Ainsworth Books was for many years a bricks and mortar store in Vancouver, BC. When we acquired the store, we moved to a location in Delta. After three years we moved the stock home and started operation as an online, by appointment only operation. I have worked with books my whole adult life and enjoy giving recommendations.
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- Chipping
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- FFEP
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