{"product_id":"adelaide-hills-sketchbook-max-lamshed-jeanette-mcleod-1971-1st-ed-rigby-hc-dj","title":"Adelaide Hills Sketchbook Max Lamshed Jeanette McLeod 1971 1st Ed Rigby HC DJ","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Adelaide Hills Sketchbook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText: Max Lamshed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawings: Jeanette McLeod\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Rigby Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear: 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition \/ First Published 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries: Rigby Sketchbook Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Adelaide Hills \/ South Australia \/ Local History \/ Art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 0 85179 160 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Price: $2.25\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Set: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted: Dai Nippon Printing Co. (International) Ltd, Hong Kong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming early volume from Rigby’s popular Australian Sketchbook Series, Adelaide Hills Sketchbook captures the character, history and landscape of the Adelaide Hills through the text of Max Lamshed and the evocative drawings of South Australian artist Jeanette McLeod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book travels through familiar Hills locations including Mount Lofty, Stirling, Aldgate, Hahndorf, Mount Barker, Echunga, Birdwood and Strathalbyn, combining local history with McLeod’s architectural and landscape sketches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1971, this is an attractive piece of South Australian publishing history and a particularly appealing book for collectors of Adelaide and South Australian history, Australian illustrated books and the Rigby Sketchbook series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – please refer to the detailed notes and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1971 hardcover copy complete with its dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original dust jacket is present and has been placed in a removable protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket shows age-related wear, including rubbing, edge wear, small losses and chipping, particularly around the upper spine and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original $2.25 price remains printed on the front jacket flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hardcover binding presents well for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Interior appears clean and well preserved overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A handwritten gift inscription dated Christmas 1971 appears above the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Illustrated endpapers feature a wonderful map of the Adelaide Hills incorporating sketches of notable buildings and landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding appears sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No obvious missing pages noted from the photographs supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pleasing, complete vintage example with the increasingly important original dust jacket retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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