[LEICHHARDT, Ludwig]

The Leichhardt Plate. [Contained in] Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society, South Australian Branch, Volume 37, Session 1935-36

Adelaide, RGSSA, 1937.

Octavo, [32] pages.

Early half calf with raised bands and contrasting title-labels, without the original wrappers; leather a little rubbed at the extremities and slightly worn at the head of the spine and the joints, with a little surface loss to the spine; a very good copy with the cropped ink signature of W. Champion Hackett, the South Australian nurseryman, at the head of the title page.

McLaren 12077. Investigations into a small brass plate branded 'Ludwig Leichhardt 1848' allegedly found attached to the butt of a rifle partially destroyed by fire. Volume 37 is bound together with Volumes 35 and 36 of the Proceedings. They contain numerous articles on the early history of South Australia (celebrating its centenary in 1936), as well as CLELAND, J. Burton: The Native Central Australian and his Surroundings (Volume 35, 16 pages). Further details on request.

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