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The Course of Empire : Neo-Classical Culture in New South Wales 1788-1860
by DIXON, Robert
- Used
- Very Good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/very good
- Seller
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Melbourne ; Auckland ; New York: Oxford University Press, 1986. First Edition. Very good/very good. Hardcover : pp. [iv] x, 213 [1 blank] : 31 plates : rust boards : gilt to spine : illustrated jacket.
Top edge of block foxed; head and tail of spine gently pushed; jacket verso foxed.
Top edge of block foxed; head and tail of spine gently pushed; jacket verso foxed.
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- Bookseller
- Archives Fine Books
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14180
- Title
- The Course of Empire : Neo-Classical Culture in New South Wales 1788-1860
- Author
- DIXON, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Melbourne ; Auckland ; New York
- Date Published
- 1986
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Archives Fine Books
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Brisbane, Queensland
About Archives Fine Books
Archives Fine Books has been serving readers, collectors and institutions since 1985. Located in a heritage listed building in the heart of Brisbane's business district, it boasts a large inventory of fine second hand, collectible and rare books.
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- Foxed
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