The book pictured is the copy you’ll receive.
Tracked NZ delivery usually takes 2–3 working days. Allow extra for rural addresses and weekend orders.
K. S. Inglis explores Australian colonial society from 1788 to 1870, looking beyond government and politics to the customs, celebrations and public lives of its people. The book considers how settlers understood their communities and their past, and how colonial identities developed through everyday life and public events.
An illustrated work of social history for readers interested in nineteenth-century Australia and the making of colonial culture.
Condition: The dust jacket has surface rubbing, edge wear and creasing along the upper edge.
A: All our books are stored, catalogued, and shipped from our bookshop in Kenepuru, Porirua.
Each listing represents a real, physical copy in stock. This is a photo of the actual book!
Orders within New Zealand usually arrive in 2-3 working days (allow extra for rural delivery). We use Aramex (Tracked), your parcel will be picked up by the Courier from our shop at 3.30pm (Monday to Friday) so if you order over the weekend, add a little extra time.
A: Yes — local pickup is available, we are at Unit 2, 55 Kenepuru Drive Porirua - we usually can have it ready within the hour.
A: Yes. Every title is pre-owned; the condition is written in the product description. If we got it wrong, or you are unhappy, let us know and we will make it right.
A: Yes, each book is photographed individually. If you want more photos, we would be more than happy to add them, just ask!
A: Each book is individually priced based on its current market value, condition, and availability. Most of our books are collectable, vintage, many are hard to find in the 'wild'. We use actual 'sold' prices as a benchmark (Trademe, Ebay & Dunbar Slone) We try to price below market average to encourage people to start to resell books as a side hustle! We love to do bulk deals, just drop us a message!