1931 A Century of Journalism Sydney Morning Herald Australian Life 1831-1931

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Century of Journalism The Sydney Morning Herald. And Its Record of Australian Life 1831-1931 Various 1931 John Fairfax & Sons Limited : London 11" by 8.5" xii, 805pp SUMMARY A fascinating work of journalistic history charting the first one hundred years of The Sydney Morning Herald. Illustrated Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION In the original publishers cloth binding. A fascinating volume documenting a century of journalism in relation to The Sydney Morning Herald, the oldest Australian journal. The newspaper was founded in 1831, and so this volume charts the first one hundred years of this publication, which is still in circulation. This large volume reflects on both the history and progression of the journal, as well as the history of Australia itself, its changing social and political ideas and values. In charting the progression of this well-repected media outlet, this volume by default explore the changing history of Australia, and charts the noatable events over these one-hundred years. Illustrated with 12 plates, including a frontispiece, as well as two maps to the front and rear pastedowns, with several additional vignettes throughout. Collated complete. CONDITION In a full cloth binding with gilt detail to the spine and boards. Externally generally smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and also the extremities. Fading to the spine. Patches of rubbing to the spine, joints, boards and extremities. Light spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with odd instance of spotting, mostly to the margins. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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