B-5. THIMBLES OF AUSTRALIA , by Susan Gowan, Illustrated by Betty Maloney, 1998. Author-signed. SB; 7" x 9-1/2" 135 pp. Many color or black and white plates of a variety of thimbles, marks, and old ads. Chronicles the thimbles of Australia and includes thimbles of the world with an Australian connection. Definitive information, well-presented. Includes index, bibliography, and many helpful appendices. $28 + $5 P&I