Australian Contract Law Appraisal

Cases and Materials on Contract by McGarvie and Donovan (1962)

This item is an academic legal textbook titled "Cases and Materials on Contract." The title page, which is the primary subject of the image, is made of off-white or cream-colored paper, suggesting some age or less bleached pulp than modern paper. The text is printed in black ink, with the main title "CONTRACT" prominently displayed in a large, bold, sans-serif font, while "CASES AND MATERIALS ON" is in a smaller, standard serif font above it. Below the title, the authors are listed: R. E. MCGARVIE, LL.B(Hons)(Melb), Barrister-at-Law and Lecturer in Principles of Contract at the University of Melbourne; and F. P. DONOVAN, LL.B(Adel and Q'land), B.A.(Oxon.), B.C.L.(Oxon.), LL.M.(Melb.), Barrister-at-Law and Sometime Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Melbourne. The publisher is identified as THE LAW BOOK CO. OF AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD., located in Australia, with addresses provided for Sydney (140 Phillip Street), Melbourne (456 Little Collins St.), and Brisbane (30 Adelaide Street). The publication year, clearly visible at the bottom of the page, is 1962. The page exhibits signs of age and handling, including a slight yellowing or tanning of the paper, consistent with older books. There are no significant tears, creases, or major stains visible on this particular page, indicating a relatively well-preserved condition for its age. The edges appear somewhat soft from use, and the bottom right corner shows a minor dog-ear or slight bend. The binding is not visible, but the left edge shows the book's gutter, suggesting it is a traditionally bound volume. The print quality appears clear and legible, with no apparent smudging or fading. The overall aesthetic is functional and academic, typical of legal texts from the mid-20th century. The specific content of 'cases and materials' indicates it is likely a book used for studying legal precedents and academic discourse in contract law.