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rare 1824 First Edition hardcover book titled " An Account of The Colony of Van Diemen's Land, Principally Designed For the Use of Emigrants" by Edward Curr....."London: Printed for George Cowie and Co., 31, Poultry. 1824." This rare antique hardcover book is intact, with all 207 pages, with an advertising page in back from publisher for books. The pages have some discoloration..lightly browned, are not brittle, flip easily. No tears. Paper covers on front and back hardcovers have some wear/tear.Hinges intact. See all close-up up scans. Book measures 4 1/2" x 7 1/2". ( Van Diemen's Land was used as a penal colony for convicts up until 1850).