Physical description

268 p. (1-64; 68-268) : book is bound in calico which is printed with product advertisements.

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Bookbinder's details, 'T, Craig, 268 Post Office Place, Melbourne' printed on lower RHS of front end paper.
Front cover advertises Mariwari Ceylon Tea, rear cover advertises Robt. Harper & Co. 'Empire' cocoa essence. Advertisements are examples of 19th century advertising and illustrate a method of using books for cross-promotional purposes. (See Hubber, Brian. Significance assessment of the book collection of the Linton Free Library.)