Selection new sandys back (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Heavy; DJ. DJ creased and faded, otherwise good; damage to top right corner of end paper.

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover/Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. There are some tape marks from being previously cpvered on the endpapers. A few dampsatins on the title page. Otherwise this copy is in very good condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1973 Omnibus edition published by Lloyd O'neil. DJ clean with slight sun fading to spine. Inscription to inner page. Pages clean and bright with no folds or creases, no signs of tanning. Illustrated throughout with stills from the film by Ken Hall. Stories include On our selection. Our new selection. Sandy's selection. Back at our selection.(o5).…

Hardback. Steele Rudd, Lloyd O'Neil. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsA beloved cornerstone of Australian rural literature, On Our Selection, Our New Selection, Sandy's Selection, and Back at Our Selection together chronicle the hilariously chaotic and deeply human struggles of the Rudd family as they attempt to carve out a life on the unforgiving Queensland bush. With warmth, sharp wit, and an ear perfectly tuned to the vernacular of the Australian battler, these interconnected works present Dad, Mum, and their sprawling brood as they contend with drought, debt, failed crops, and the relentless comedy of frontier hardship. The tone balances affectionate humour with genuine pathos, illustrating how ordinary families endured extraordinary adversity with stubborn resilience and good-natured perseverance. These sketches, originally serialised in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, gave birth to some of the most iconic characters in Australian fiction, cementing Dad and Dave as enduring symbols of the national character. Taken together, this collection stands as an essential document of colonial Australian life, as funny and moving today as when it first captured the hearts of a nation. Hardback.…

Hardback. Steele Rudd, Lloyd O'Neil. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsSteele Rudd's classic collection, encompassing On Our Selection, Our New Selection, Sandy's Selection, and Back At Our Selection, chronicles the uproarious adventures of the Rudd family as they endeavor to tame the Australian bush. This seminal work of Australian literature presents a vivid, often comical, portrayal of pioneering life, detailing the daily struggles and simple joys of farming on a selection. Rudd's keen eye for character and dialogue illustrates the resilience and eccentricities of the bush folk, capturing their spirit with warmth and wit. The narrative unfolds with a lighthearted yet authentic tone, offering readers a timeless glimpse into a bygone era of Australian history. Hardback.…