Voyager Rare Books Maps & Prints -

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hobart River Craft and Sealers of Bass Strait – Harry O’May – First Edition

Published privately by the author this the first edition, no date but accepted as early 1960's . Octavo, 113 pages plus 31 pages, illustrations and indices not paginated. Folding map at back. Dust jacket a little aged. A very good copy, clean inside, map intact.

A special little book packed full of information by Harry O’May who knew his boats.

Two works in one the first a compendium all things wooden in the Tasmanian boat world and it’s a big world. Sorted in terms of chapters to include barges, cutters, ketches and passage boats; fishing craft, racing vessels, paddle steamers (wish you were here) and a special on Wilson Shipyard, Cygnet. All the other shipyards are mentioned along with good detail on many many craft – with some interesting early photographic images. The Sealers of the Bass Strait does not disappoint either.

Nice Tasmanian Early Boat Book – We Like it!