ROBERT BURFORD Sydney Town 1829 Early Australian Colonial Rare Panorama Book

by Robert Burford

$287 · Offered by eBay

Robert Burford Description Of A View Of The Town Of Sydney Booklet First Edition Exhibition Pamphlet Paper Cloth London United Kingdom Black Cream Gold 1829, Augustus Earle Colonial Australia. Incredibly scarce piece of Australian historical ephemera with a detailed text description published to accompany the famous Leicester Square panoramic exhibition. Based on the historically vital sketches drawn on site by early travel artist Augustus Earle, this specific booklet acts as a primary architectural and cultural record of early settlement around Port Jackson. Museum quality artefact for Australian history collectors. Highlights; • Exceedingly Rare Ephemera: Originally printed as a temporary sixpence exhibition visitor guide which drastically minimised survival rates over the last two centuries Measurements: 21.5cm high & 14.5cm long. 12 pages. Condition Report: Fair pre-owned condition, almost 200 years old. Foxing, toning through pages. Every page is intact. No tears. Shipping: Carefully wrapped and boxed for safe delivery. Combined postage is also available. Thank you for taking the time to visit our store. Please don't forget to check our other listings and give us a follow. We are always happy to help and hope you find something you love. As always, welcome back anytime 

• Publisher: Robert Burford
• Year: 1829
• Condition: Fair

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