Hills of Gold: History of Nundle Shire New South Wales by William A. Bayley, revised and updated by Ian R. Lobsey.

Revised and reprinted edition published by Nundle Shire Council in 1988, updating Bayley's original 1953 centenary history of the district.

An extensively illustrated local history covering Nundle, Hanging Rock and the surrounding Peel district, including the early goldfields, settlement, transport, churches, postal and telegraph services, local government and development of the district. Includes numerous historic black-and-white photographs and local historical information.

Hardcover with original dust jacket, 164 pages plus preliminary pages.

Condition: Good overall. Hardcover and dust jacket present very well with light general shelf wear. Binding is firm and pages are generally clean with light age toning. One page has a substantial tear which has previously been repaired with clear adhesive tape; please see photograph. Small handwritten “1988 Edition” notation to front endpaper. Otherwise a very presentable copy.