Cullenbenbong Bernard O’Reilly 1944 HC 1st Ed Bush Memoir QLD 206pp

Key Details:

• Title: Cullenbenbong

• Author: Bernard O’Reilly

• Publisher: W.R. Smith & Paterson Pty Ltd, Brisbane

• Year of Publication: 1944

• Edition: First Edition, First Printing (October 1944)

• Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket)

• Pages: 206

• Language: English

• Genre: Memoir / Australian History / Bush Life

Mini Story or Hook:
Told with a poet’s eye and a bushman’s soul, Cullenbenbong is Bernard O’Reilly’s evocative memoir of growing up in the rugged mountains of south-east Queensland. Blending vivid storytelling with deep reverence for the Australian landscape, this book captures a bygone era of pioneer life, resilience, and connection to nature. A timeless read for lovers of rural history and Australian memoir.

Condition:
Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage hardcover in collectible first edition condition:

• First printing occurred in October 1944 this edition is dated 1944. Known second impression occurred in 1945 and therefore this is a first edition.

• Binding remains firm with all pages intact.

• No dust jacket, as issued.

• Previous owner's name ("E.C. Wilbrecht 1944") inscribed on the front endpaper.

• Pages are lightly toned with some scattered foxing consistent with age.

• Some minor edge wear and spine rubbing to the cover.

• Inner hinges show wear but remain stable.

• Queensland Book Depot stamp present on inner board.

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