Proceedings and Transactions of the. Edited by J.P. Thomson Honorary Secretary. Vols. 1-12 complete bound in 3 vols.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

Brisbane 1886-1897. 8vo. Orig. roan backed printed boards with paper titling-labels on spines (spines worn). Complete with numerous folding maps and plates. Early discarded library stamps on covers but contents overall fine. Rare and important; it was this Society that recorded some of the first exploratory discoveries in Queensland and the islands off its coast including New Guinea such as 'The Discovery of the Pioneer River and Early Settlement of Mackay Queensland by Capt. John Mackay'; 'His Honour Sir William MacGregor's Ascent of Mount Victoria and Explorations of the Owen Stanley Range British New Guinea by J.P. Thomson'; 'Narrative of Capt. C. Pennefather's Exploration of Coen Archer and Batavia Rivers and of the Islands on the Western Coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1880 by Major A.J. Boyd; etc. etc. A significant historical record of exploratory work undertaken in the 19th century which first appeared in the papers read by the Society often before the accounts were published in book form. The volumes are adorned with numerous folding engrv. maps as well as copious illusts. some of which are coloured.