Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has light creasing at edges and spine. Tiny tear to top back cover is now protected with book tape.
Few australian writers have left such revealing, engaging and witty diaries. Bequeathed to NSWs Mitchell Library and embargoed by Franklin for the ten years following her death, the diaries had to be restricted for much longer owing to Franklin's candid comments of the manners and morals of her contemporaries. (book flap)