{"product_id":"nancy-adams-family-fresco-1966-1st-ed-hc-dj-melbourne-history-genealogy","title":"Nancy Adams Family Fresco 1966 1st Ed HC DJ Melbourne History Genealogy","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Family Fresco\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Nancy Adams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: F. W. Cheshire Pty Ltd, Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear of Publication: 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages: 205\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted: Halstead Press, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: Australian History \/ Memoir \/ Family History \/ Genealogy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Mitchell and Morrison families of Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLibrary of Congress Card No.: 66-25768\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating piece of Melbourne social history, Family Fresco is Nancy Adams’ memoir of the distinguished Mitchell and Morrison families and the world in which she grew up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNancy Adams (1890–1968), born Agnes Eliza Fraser Mitchell, was the daughter of prominent barrister Sir Edward Mitchell and granddaughter of Dr Alexander Morrison, the long-serving principal of Scotch College. Her recollections provide an intimate picture of family and social life in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Melbourne. The Australian Dictionary of Biography confirms that Adams published Family Fresco in 1966 as her memoir of the Mitchell and Morrison families. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest to Melbourne collectors is Adams’ account of growing up at Fanecourt, 144 Gipps Street, East Melbourne. The East Melbourne Historical Society regards Family Fresco as a valuable contribution to local social history for its portraits of local identities and domestic life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA particularly appealing first-edition copy retaining its original architectural dust jacket and illustrated endpapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1966 Australian first edition hardcover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original illustrated dust jacket is present and has been housed in a removable clear protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket shows age-related wear, including rubbing, marks, spotting, edge wear and some loss\/chipping, particularly around the upper edge and spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original red cloth hardcover appears sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding appears firm and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pages show expected light age toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Illustrated endpapers are clean and particularly attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Previous owner’s name\/inscription in blue ink to the upper portion of the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original $4.50 price remains visible on the dust-jacket flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Black-and-white photographic illustrations\/plates are present within the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Overall a sound and attractive copy, particularly desirable for retaining its original dust jacket.\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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