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Charles Darwin – The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Earthworms – 1883

Published London 1883 by John Murray. An early edition, first published in 1881. It was extremely popular at the time – this super copy is from the seventh thousand.

Original deep green cloth covered boards, with blind impressed lines as decoration to boards, title gilt in gilt decoration on spine. Octavo, 328 pages Illustrated with tables and drawings. Very good condition – best we have seen.

Darwin’s last published work. This volume looks at the life and activity of the earthworm, and the share they have taken in the formation of the layer of vegetable mould which covers the whole surface in every moderately humid country. It is a summary of the part which worms have played in the history of the world. Their aid in the disintegration of rocks, the denudation of the land, the preservation of ancient remains, and the preparation of the soil for the growth of plants. A fascinating look at one of the lowliest but highly organised creatures of the world by the legendary Victorian Naturalist.

Darwin his final thoughts – in the soil getting his hands dirty.

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$380.00

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Tasmanian Period Photograph – Lake Webster Mt Field National Park – Unattributed possibly Breaden – c1930

A nice image across Lake Webster in Mt Field National Park a glorious area for walking c1930,

Unattributed by we think possibly by J.C. Breaden, from the style, who was active from 1920, died in 1947. Size 22 x 16.5 cm. Overall in good condition.

The rear of the photograph carries the stamp of the Intelligence Branch, Australia House, London and various notes.

A nice period photograph of Lake Webster – get out and see it!

$25.00

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Period Photograph by B Sheppard, Tasmania Mt Wellington [Hobart] from Rosny – c1950′s

An original photograph by B (Benjamin) Sheppard (1902-1987). Across the Derwent from Rosny to Hobart and a snow-capped Mt Wellington behind. Size 21 x 16cm. Overall in good condition.

Sheppard was most active in the 1950’s and the photograph likely comes from that period. The rear of the photograph carries B Sheppard’s stamp, that of the Agent General for Tasmania and various notes.

An expansive view of Mt wellington from Rosny banks

$35.00

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Tasmanian Period Photograph c1930 – Mt Wellington from Brown’s River – J.C. Breaden

A nice image of a different to normal view of Mt Wellington looking up Brown’s River at Kingston Beach c1930, by J.C. Breaden carrying his studio stamp at rear. Size 22 x 16.5 cm. Overall in good condition.

J.C. Breaden is recorded as having been a gifted Hobart amateur photographer who was active from 1920. He died in 1947. The rear of the photograph carries his stamp of Agent General of Tasmania and various notes.

Mt Wellington with a pretty full Brown’s River.

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Tasmanian Period Photograph c 1930 – Frenchman’s Cap (4,756 ft) – J.C. Breaden

A nice image of the distinctive Frenchman’s Cap, which can be found in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park c1930, by J.C. Breaden carrying his studio stamp at rear. Size 22 x 16.5 cm. Overall in good condition.

J.C. Breaden is recorded as having been a gifted Hobart amateur photographer who was active from 1920. He died in 1947. The rear of the photograph carries his stamp of Agent General of Tasmania and various notes.

Frenchman’s Cp can be seen from Macquarie Harbour and was an early beacon for those navigating the Western coast of Tasmania. It was named in the 1820’s albeit it carries various aboriginal names.

Braeden had it a bit higher than the now official height of 4,744 feet although we should quibble over 12 feet one thinks.

Frenchman’s cap a mountain of some distinction.

PS Dick Smith contributed a lot of money to upgrade the bush walking experience on and around Frechman’s Cap- Good on Him.

$35.00

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Polar Exploration Cards – First Series – John Player – Issued in 1915

A complete set of the 25 cards published by John Player in 1915. Very good condition.

Includes – Lieut. Sir E.H. Shackleton C.V.O.; The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole; The Aurora Borealis; The Aurora Australis; The British Antarctic Expedition 1910; Dr Fridjof Nansen; The “Nimrod” Picking up the Northern Party; A Remarkable Fumarole in the Old Crater of Mount Erebus etc

First series Complete and getting scarce – over 110 years old.

$120.00

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Charles Darwin – The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Earthworms – 1883

Tasmanian Period Photograph – Lake Webster Mt Field National Park – Unattributed possibly Breaden – c1930

Period Photograph by B Sheppard, Tasmania Mt Wellington [Hobart] from Rosny – c1950′s

Tasmanian Period Photograph c1930 – Mt Wellington from Brown’s River – J.C. Breaden

Tasmanian Period Photograph c 1930 – Frenchman’s Cap (4,756 ft) – J.C. Breaden

Polar Exploration Cards – First Series – John Player – Issued in 1915

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