K W Ryan Appraisal

An Introduction to The Civil Law by K. W. Ryan

The item is a vintage hardcover book titled "An Introduction to The Civil Law" authored by K. W. Ryan, who holds academic degrees including B.A., LL.B.(Q'LD.), and Ph.D.(CANTAB.), and is identified as a Barrister-at-Law and Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Queensland. The book was published in 1962 by The Law Book Co. of Australasia Pty Ltd., with offices listed in Brisbane, Sydney (140 Phillip Street), Melbourne (456 Little Collins St), and Adelaide Street (though the street number for Adelaide is not clearly visible in the image). The visible page is the title page, characteristic of early to mid-20th-century book printing, featuring black ink text on what appears to be cream or lightly toned paper stock. The layout is clean and traditional, with the title prominently displayed, followed by the author's name and credentials, and then the publisher details. The font appears to be a serif typeface, consistent with academic publications of the period. The paper shows slight natural aging and toning, contributing to its vintage aesthetic. The overall condition is good, as stated in the context, with no apparent tears, significant stains, or creasing visible on this particular page. The binding, while not fully visible, seems intact along the spine edge of the page. The book's construction likely involves sewn signatures, typical of quality academic texts of the era, designed for durability and frequent use.