Physical description

A green covered book with the title and author printed in black print with a large black and white illustration of old machinery used on farms in the past. There is a list of other titles in the series on the following page with publisher details. There is a Foreword, Bibliography, Conversions, advertising, explanations of use of an extensive amount of machines, photographs and illustrations. The back cover has a full page advertisement listing the variety of items to buy at Federation Cash store 359 High Street Bendigo, 3550. Pp. 80.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

On the top right of the title page written in biro is 'Clive Stone'

Summary

This book is a premier reference series for identifying and valuing Australian agricultural machinery, tools, and, in particular, implements from 1840 to 1940. It features extensive photos, illustrations, and historical data, including old advertisements, covering iron, steel, and wooden equipment.