Sydney, William Collins, 1979. first edition - h/c in d.j. Australians have always venerated old things. Terry Ingram explains the reasons for this anomalous situation in a witty and informative manner. He takes a hard, sometimes irreverent look at the wheelers and dealers in old wares in Australia. He describes personalities and idiosyncrasies which have made Australian antigue sales so lively, and discusses some of the 'finds' which have not lived up to their promise. 26 x 19.5 cm., pp.192, b/w and col. plates t/out, notes, index, v.g in d.j.