[Militaria]. BECKETT, W.J. (editor)

The Australian Blue Book. A National Reference Book containing information on matters Australian from authoritative sources for all members of the community. The second (1946-48) edition

Sydney, Vicrete Investments Limited, 1949 (second, revised 1946-48, edition)/ 1942.

Quarto, xxxii, 808 pages with numerous illustrations and plates.

Gilt-decorated cloth a little rubbed; extremities slightly bumped; the supplement is slightly creased and torn; an excellent copy.

In addition to a cross-section of Australian productivity and politics, pages 28 to 112 cover Australia in the Second World War, including secitons on Australian military service leaders, Victoria Cross recipients (and recipients of other decorations), and Australia's War Effort. Loosely inserted is the 8-page '1950 Supplement to the Second Edition'.

Item #55484

Price (AUD): $75.00
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