1942 Australian WW2 Era Melbourne Secondhand Dealers Purchase Records Book RARE

Description: 1942 Australian WW2 Era Melbourne Secondhand Dealers Purchase Records Book RARE 1942 Australian WW2 Era Melbourne Secondhand Dealers Purchase Records Book RAREItem: An Original Secondhand Dealers Purchase Book - Record Of Goods PurchasedOrigin: A Melbourne Secondhand Dealer In 1942 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (South Yarra, Toorak, St Kilda, Elwood, Armadale etc). Actual Dealer details are not known and may have been removed from the front endpaper as shown.Date: First Entry Is Dated 26/10/1942Manufacturer: This Official Numbered Record Book was published by Sands McDougall Pty Ltd: Melbourne 1942Includes: Original Stamp Duty stamps"This scarce secondhand dealers record book offers a fascinating insight into the social and economic conditions faced by Melburnians during the middle of World War 2. The transaction entries in this book span the time period from 26/10/1942 to 23/09/1943. The records provide details as to the various people trading in or "pawning" their goods during times of extreme economic hardship. Through this valuable record we can learn of actual used market prices for a variety of goods during this important time in the worlds history. From the name and address of the owner, to highly detailed descriptions of the goods and price paid, the stories are quite remarkable. A useful source for historians and Melbourne related geneaolgists alike, this rare record would be an outstanding addition to any Australian History lovers library."General wear, rub through and peeling to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Something has been removed from the front endpaper as shown. Pages are pleasantly age toned, clean and well presented. The stamp duty stamps are clear and present beautifully. A truly remarkable document in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 34cm x 29cm x 3cm 1942 Australian WW2 Era Melbourne Secondhand Dealers Purchase Records Book RARE Item: An Original Secondhand Dealers Purchase Book - Record Of Goods PurchasedOrigin: A Melbourne Secondhand Dealer In 1942 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (South Yarra, Toorak, St Kilda, Elwood, Armadale etc). Actual Dealer details are not known and may have been removed from the front endpaper as shown.Date: First Entry Is Dated 26/10/1942Manufacturer: This Official Numbered Record Book was published by Sands McDougall Pty Ltd: Melbourne 1942Includes: Original Stamp Duty stamps "This scarce secondhand dealers record book offers a fascinating insight into the social and economic conditions faced by Melburnians during the middle of World War 2. The transaction entries in this book span the time period from 26/10/1942 to 23/09/1943. The records provide details as to the various people trading in or "pawning" their goods during times of extreme economic hardship. Through this valuable record we can learn of actual uséd market prices for a variety of goods during this important time in the worlds history. From the name and address of the owner, to highly detailed descriptions of the goods and price paid, the stories are quite remarkable. A useful source for historians and Melbourne related geneaolgists alike, this rare record would be an outstanding addition to any Australian History lovers library." General wear, rub through and peeling to covers and spine as shown. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Something has been removed from the front endpaper as shown. Pages are pleasantly age toned, clean and well presented. The stamp duty stamps are clear and present beautifully. A truly remarkable document in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition. Size 34cm x 29cm x 3cm eBay integration by

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