Official Handbook of the Territory of New Guinea 

administered by the 

Commonwealth of Australia 

under mandate from the Council of the League of Nations


Second Edition, 1943

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Summary


The "Official Handbook of the Territory of New Guinea" is a 1943 reprint of the 1937 publication from the Commonwealth of Australia, intended to provide a guide to the territory administered under a League of Nations mandate. Compiled by the Prime Minister's Department, it includes information on the territory's history and geography, numerous black-and-white photographs, and maps, including a fold-out map of the entire territory. The handbook is also available in various online archives and libraries.  


Publication details

  • Title: Official Handbook of the Territory of New Guinea Administered by the Commonwealth of Australia Under Mandate from the Council of the League of Nations
  • Publisher: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer
  • Year: 1937
  • Place of Publication: Canberra 

Content and features

  • Author: Australia. Prime Minister's Department
  • Pages: 551 pages (plus advertisements)
  • Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white photographs
  • Maps: Includes a full-color fold-out map of the territory and a second colour map of the gold fields
  • Alternative Title: The New Guinea Handbook 

About This Book 

Bright red boards with gilt blocking on spine, and on cover. 551 pages in great condition with equally fine fold out maps and the three supplements as issued.  The staples on the supplements are rusty and have marked the rear pages with rust - that was one of two faults I was able to find.

Light shelf-wear, no sunning to the spine. There are no tears, chips, or creases. No previous owner’s names or inscriptions. The plates and text pages are bright, crisp and fresh throughout. The binding and block are solid, tight and square.  No missing, creased, stained, loose or damaged pages. It is complete and as a second edition all the reference material was been checked and expanded where necessary by the publisher.


Please check pictures and don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries!


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