Book Description Hardback. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 203pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Seller Inventory # 312714

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The University of Adelaide 1874 - 1974

Duncan, W. G. K., & Leonard, Roger Ashley

Published by Rigby Limited, Adelaide (1973)

ISBN 10: 0851796672 ISBN 13: 9780851796673

Used Hardcover First Edition Quantity: 1

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D. A. Horn Books
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. "The foundation of a university was a bold idea for a community of only about 200,000. .Despite its lack of buildings, equipment, and academic repute, the University attracted distinguished scholars from the very beginning. Some, like William Bragg, were to become internationally famous. Douglas Mawson and C. T. Madigan were explorers as well as academics. Kerr Grant and Archibald Watson were, for very different reasons, legends in their own lifetimes." Original dark blue papered boards, lettered silver on spine (24.3 cm height). Illustrated dustwrapper, protected, minor discolouration spine lower end (mostly inner). Front endpaper depicting North Aerial View of University. Back endpaper depiction of Ground plan of University Buildings. Pp. 203 with Acknowledgments, Preface by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor G. M. Badger, List of Illustrations, Appendix A: Senior officers of the University up to 1972, B: Student enrolments, C: Financing the University, D: University Buildings, Sources, Index. Seller Inventory # 020713