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Set of three 1912 Cyclopedia of Western Australia volumes

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l**************y $300.00 2026-04-21 12:11:00
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A set of three 1912 Cyclopedia of Western Australia volumes (two Volume I, one Volume II) with exceptional WA provenance. Originally owned by H.B. Jackson, founder of Jackson McDonald and a prominent Perth civic figure, later by his daughter Ada Jackson – UWA trailblazer and noted natural history writer (pen name “Ajax”). Perfect for a local collector.

Condition: worn covers/spines; text pages in good condition. Includes family ownership inscriptions inside front covers.

Valued at $1500. Donated by Martin Chambers.

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Bidder Bid amount Bid time
l**************y $300.00 2026-04-21 12:11:00
Start auction $250.00 April 7, 4:51 AM