GROWING TOGETHER: A Gardening History of Geelong - Extending to Colac and Camperdown

Belmont, Victoria, Australia: George Samuel Jones, 1984. 295pp. B/white frontis, map, halftone plates throughout, plus 1 x 8 page, unpaginated colour illustrated section. Book clean, square Spine firm, bright gilt title there-on. Brown boards undamaged. Leaves clean and unmarked. Colour illustrated dustjacket negligibly edge creased, two tiny surface abrasions to spine fold. Included loose - a b/white photocopied 2016 tribute article from the Geelong Advertiser on the event of George Jones' death. From the jacket flap: " . . . a gardening and environment history. Although relating to the Geelong, Colac and Camperdown region of Victoria, it can be read with interest by enthusiasts elsewhere . . . reflects the first 150 years of Victoria's existence - the pioneers, their endeavours, their successes, their failures, their tragedies and even their entertainments." Contents include: Foreword (David M. Churchill, Director and Government Botanist, Royal Botanic Gardens, South Yarra). Acks. Preface. Introductory Notes. An Appeal. 37 chapters. Index. Book weight approx. 975g. *Customers outside Australia only - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG. with packing. Please email for quote. . First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 25cm x 18.5cm).