Western Australia's Centenary 1829-1929
Perth: The Historic Press (W.A.), 1929. 1st ed., royal 8vo, black full leather binding with gilt-stamped title upper board and spine, pp. 486, b/w plates and illus. Colour plate of WA wildflowers. Previous owner's name title page. Professional restoration to spine, including replacing area at head and foot with matching black leather.Repaired scratch spine and top edge upper board. Very good condition. Scarce.
"Centenary Memorial" volume issued in 1929 to commemorate the founding of Western Australia. Details events from 1527 to first settlement in the Swan River Colony. Includes biographies of early settlers and pioneers, pastoralists and politicians with an official programme of events during the centenary year. Item #102532
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