{"product_id":"down-to-earth-signed-first-edition","title":"Down to Earth (SIGNED First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned by Bligh on half title.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBligh's memoir of her time spend at \u003cem\u003ePejar Park\u003c\/em\u003e, in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Also something of a guidebook, it depicts Bligh's struggles to create her \"garden of surprises\" on the property.  In studying dry areas in Spain, India, and Iran, Bligh was able to overcome the adverse conditions of the land, creating something of a marvel in its beauty. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Edition. \u003cem\u003eSydney:\u003c\/em\u003e Angus and Robertson, (1968). Tall 8vo. Original pictorial publisher's cloth in original unclipped dust jacket. Pages: xv, 69.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: very good. \u003c\/strong\u003eDust jacket unclipped, some rubbing and small tearing to edges, previously stabilised with tape that has left adhesive markings in inners. Binding very slightly cocked, but sturdy and tight. Contents in near fine condition, very mild age toning at edges. Photographic plates fine, very well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrom the library of Paul \u0026amp; Wendy Reid. Paul Reid is hailed as one of the minds who helped to shape Canberra. As Chief Architect at the NCDC, Paul's most important role was the organisation and construction of the New Parliament House. He also had a sizeable involvement with all of the major works associated with Canberra. His legacy remains celebrated in various forms at multiple universities within Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beatrice Bligh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47871697518835,"sku":"1110002901195","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/Untitleddesign_4_0f3313a6-b73d-4a6e-8e43-bdcf2e001e2e.png?v=1759888108","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/down-to-earth-signed-first-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}