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A Journey to the Interior of the Earth – Jules Verne – c1905

Jule Verne classic published by Ward Lock, London, early 20th century, likely pre-WWI. Part of the “Lilley series” – with catalogue at rear indication forty volumes available and another ten in preparation which appears circa 1905. Octavo, 256 pages.

Lovely pictorial image pasted to front board, with “framing” decoration, which is repeated on the spine. The aforesaid image is repeated as a frontispiece. Some foxing to title and page edges. Generally, given the excellent covers, still a good to better copy for its age.

Often Journey to the “Centre” here the ”Interior” but we still come out in Iceland, where else? Another slightly unusual translation which adds to the fun.

Century old Jules Verne – off into the Centre (Interior)

$80.00

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A Journey to the Interior of the Earth – Jules Verne

Jule Verne classic published by Ward Lock, London, published 1967. Octavo, 192 pages.

Our favourite, more modern edition with the super dust jacket. Illustrated internally with line drawings. Very good condition.

Often Journey to the “Centre” here the ”Interior” but we still come out in Iceland, where else?. Translates for the young in mind, the style of translation as usual, unusual and leads to a bit adult amusement.

Verne – at the interior Centre

$45.00

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The Magic Kangaroo: the Adventures of Dicky and Nooroo – Mavis Mallinson – First Edition 1944

Published by John Sands, Sydney in 1944 a first edition. Small quarto, (23cm x 18cm), pictorial stiff wrappers, 63 pages, colour illustrations. A very good copy.

Based in Queensland, illustrated comic strip format. The adventuress of two small boys Dicky and Nooroo in the true Australian bush. Lovely references of the traditional aboriginal way of life.

Reference authority Muir, bibliography of Australian Children’s books 4740.

Thoughtful children’s book with sensible underlying message.

SO SORRY SOLD

$95.00

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Boronia Babies – May Gibbs – First Edition -1919

Published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney no date but 1919 and a First Edition.

Original wrapper with orange cord, 18 pages. Colour pictorial overlay to front of a lovely Boronia Baby.

Illustrated with coloured frontispiece and 11 full page black and white illustrations.

Neat gift inscription on the page dedicated for that purpose. Very nice condition.

Reference authority Muir 2740.

May Gibbs original – beautiful Boronia Babies

$160.00

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The Girl with the Squint – Georges Simenon – First English Edition

Published by Hamish Hamilton, London a first English edition 1978. Translated from the French by Helen Thomson.

Octavo, 156 pages, great dust jacket, fine condition overall.

It all starts in the back streets of Rochefort. Sylvie beautiful … Marie with the squint happy to play the supporting role. Grown up Sylvia ruthless driven by the ambition of wealth. Tables might be turned … maybe.

Marie … will she make it through?

$35.00

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Maigret’s Rival – Georges Simenon – First English Edition

Published by Hamish Hamilton, London a first English edition 1979. Translated from the French by Helen Thomson.

Octavo, 154 pages, fine dust jacket, all in very good condition.

Maigret investigates a murder as a favour to the examining magistrate. It gets more complicated than first expected. Private detective, Cavre, is shadowing his moves. Maigret is afraid Cavre will get the upper hand.

Maigret not keen on competition.

$35.00

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A Journey to the Interior of the Earth – Jules Verne – c1905

A Journey to the Interior of the Earth – Jules Verne

The Magic Kangaroo: the Adventures of Dicky and Nooroo – Mavis Mallinson – First Edition 1944

Boronia Babies – May Gibbs – First Edition -1919

The Girl with the Squint – Georges Simenon – First English Edition

Maigret’s Rival – Georges Simenon – First English Edition

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