Baines, Thomas: THE NORTHERN GOLDFIELDS DIARIES OF THOMAS BAINES, edited by J. P. R. Wallis. 3 vols., roy. 8vo, First Edition, Special Presentation Issue; Vol. I, pp. [ii], xxviii, 280(last 3 blank); 2 folding maps, 9 plates (4 coloured & 5 half-tone), several text illustrations & sketch maps; Vol. II, pp. viii, 279-598, [2](blank); folding map, 15 plates (3 coloured & 2 half-tone), several text illustrations & sketch maps; Vol. III, pp. viii, [599]-858(last 3 blank); 2 maps (1 folding), 8 plates, several text illustrations & sketch maps, 10 appendices, bibliography, index; original full blue morocco, gilt; top edges gilt, others uncut; (spines faded & bindings a little marked, but a very good set); scarce. London; Chatto & Windus; 1946. ***Presentation Edition limited to 50 numbered sets. Government Archives of Southern Rhodesia: Oppenheimer Series: 3. Volume I, First Journey 1869-1870; Volume II, First Journey, 1870-1871; Volume III, Second Journey, 1871-1872. Thomas Baines visited Australia in the 1850's and was appointed "artist and store-keeper to the Northern Australian expedition commanded by A. C. Gregory, who named a river and a mountain after him. His work is both competent and attractive. #46787 Click HERE to order A$400.00