Progressive Prahran : Its beginning, progress and achievements

A$40 · Offered by Douglas Stewart Fine Books

Melbourne : The Prahran City Council, 1934. Quarto, illustrated wrappers (marks to upper wrappers, lower wrapper missing), defective, with the last few leaves stuck together. Printed for the occasion of Prahran s centenary. Illustrated with numerous photographic plates, five of which are in colour. With sections on the local indigenous population, early land sales and schools including Melbourne High School, the Como Estate, and notable locals such as John Pascoe Fawkner. Sold for the decorative wrapper and partial contents only.

• Binding: Hardcover

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