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TREAURES OF THE STATE LIBRARY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, THE AUSTRALIANA COLLECTIONS.
Robertson, Anne

- (Sydney) : Collins Publishers in association with The State Library of New South Wales (1988) - 8vo. - stiff paper wrappers. - (xiv), 194 pages. - Order Nr. 99990 - Price: $ 35.00

First edition. Foreword by Robert Hughes. Includes a section on David Scott Mitchell whose collection formed the basis of this library. Many illustrations including a number in color. Signed by the author on the title page. With the pencil siganture of Gavin Bridson.

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A SET OF ALPHABETS OF ALL THE VARIOUS HANDS IN MODERN USE... by Copley, Frederick S. First edition. Engraved by Korff Bros. of New York. Price list tipped in. Table of contents includes mechanical method of constructing letters and figures, "analyzed letters," Roman letters, writing, Gothic print, numerals and construction of titles. Minor wear at spine ends, edges scuffed.