Down to Earth (SIGNED First Edition)
Signed by Bligh on half title.
Bligh's memoir of her time spend at Pejar Park, in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Also something of a guidebook, it depicts Bligh's struggles to create her "garden of surprises" on the property. In studying dry areas in Spain, India, and Iran, Bligh was able to overcome the adverse conditions of the land, creating something of a marvel in its beauty.
First Edition. Sydney: Angus and Robertson, (1968). Tall 8vo. Original pictorial publisher's cloth in original unclipped dust jacket. Pages: xv, 69.
Overall condition: very good. Dust jacket unclipped, some rubbing and small tearing to edges, previously stabilised with tape that has left adhesive markings in inners. Binding very slightly cocked, but sturdy and tight. Contents in near fine condition, very mild age toning at edges. Photographic plates fine, very well preserved.
Provenance: From the library of Paul & Wendy Reid. Paul Reid is hailed as one of the minds who helped to shape Canberra. As Chief Architect at the NCDC, Paul's most important role was the organisation and construction of the New Parliament House. He also had a sizeable involvement with all of the major works associated with Canberra. His legacy remains celebrated in various forms at multiple universities within Australia.
This book is currently not on display in store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
Original: $96.87
-65%$96.87
$33.90
Description
Signed by Bligh on half title.
Bligh's memoir of her time spend at Pejar Park, in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Also something of a guidebook, it depicts Bligh's struggles to create her "garden of surprises" on the property. In studying dry areas in Spain, India, and Iran, Bligh was able to overcome the adverse conditions of the land, creating something of a marvel in its beauty.
First Edition. Sydney: Angus and Robertson, (1968). Tall 8vo. Original pictorial publisher's cloth in original unclipped dust jacket. Pages: xv, 69.
Overall condition: very good. Dust jacket unclipped, some rubbing and small tearing to edges, previously stabilised with tape that has left adhesive markings in inners. Binding very slightly cocked, but sturdy and tight. Contents in near fine condition, very mild age toning at edges. Photographic plates fine, very well preserved.
Provenance: From the library of Paul & Wendy Reid. Paul Reid is hailed as one of the minds who helped to shape Canberra. As Chief Architect at the NCDC, Paul's most important role was the organisation and construction of the New Parliament House. He also had a sizeable involvement with all of the major works associated with Canberra. His legacy remains celebrated in various forms at multiple universities within Australia.
This book is currently not on display in store.
If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]
