Description
SECONDHAND BOOK
The State Library of Victoria, established as the Melbourne Public Library in 1854, is the custodian of material that records and reflects Victoria’s history and culture. From manuscripts and maps to comics and computer games, the Library’s collections offer unexpected insights into what makes Victoria and Victorians unique.
Treasures of the State Library of Victoria published to celebrate the library’s 150th anniversary in 2004, encourages readers to discover the changing face and nature of life in Victoria since the time of first contact between Aboriginal and European cultures. This lavish publication showcases more than 200 images, sourced from the library’s world-class collections, including those of rarely seen photographs, prints, publications, letters, maps, and memorabilia. Every chapter highlights special aspects of the collections diversity, covering topics as broad as settlement and separation the discovery of gold, Ned Kelly, the arts, Melbourne style, sport, natural history, and more.
Specifications:
Condition: Excellent. Minimal wear.
Publisher: Focus Publishing
Year:
Format: Hardback
Pages: 176
ISBN: 1 920683 10 0
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