{"product_id":"life-in-victoria-2-volumes-first-edition-fine-binding","title":"Life in Victoria, 2 volumes (First Edition, Fine Binding)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(44, 92, 79);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA first-hand account of the Victorian gold rush by one of the rare few observers who had already lived through the Californian rush before it, giving this colonial reportage a comparative perspective unavailable to most contemporary chroniclers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife in Victoria: Or, Victoria in 1853, and Victoria in 1858. Showing the March of Improvement Made by the Colony Within Those Periods, in Town and Country, Cities and Diggings. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst edition. \u003c\/strong\u003e2 vols., octavo. Vol.I: xvi, 381pp.; vol.II: x, 360pp. Folding map to rear of vol.II. Rebound in full navy Morocco. Covers and spine decorated in gilt and blind. Elaborate gilt inner dentelles. Modern rebinding, professionally done with excellent work (no binder's marks in either volume). Contents generally very good, some spotting throughout. Folding map good, some foxing. Has been repaired and backed with paper, likely during rebinding. Backing paper and map remain strong. Library stampings present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a two-volume set. Additional postage costs may apply. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003cbr\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: \u003ca href=\"mailto:rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\"\u003erarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number: HH000815\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51618494152947,"sku":"1110003018038","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/1_aaa3a1a5-12d8-41f0-a033-fea8784d06ad.png?v=1790309931","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/life-in-victoria-2-volumes-first-edition-fine-binding","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}