Waterfront Sydney 1860-1920
Sydney: George Allen & Unwin, 1984. Quarto, black hardcover, spine embossed with gilt lettering, 144 pp., illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps throughout. Spine ends and corners rubbed, foxing on first few leaves, foxing on inside of dust-jacket, spine of dust-jacket and section of the front cover faded; otherwise a very good copy. First edition. A photographic tribute to Sydney's famous harbour covering six decades of the past. Images show the early days of tall ships, a harbourfront crowded with horse-drawn carriages, the reconstruction of Pyrmont bridge and waterfront, the ship building and mending at the harbour's docks, and much more. Item #4566
Price (AUD): $45.00