Sydney Angus and Robertson, 1918. First edition. Quarto, original quarter cloth, with round colour plates onlay on front cover, much wear, vignette on back cover. 'The hat shop' opp p32; 'Fight with Red Gumnut' opp p42, and address of printer W C Penfold, 183 Pitt St as the earliest state of first edition. (88pp.) This copy rather tired (see scan) Priced accordingly
****See Muir number: 2744

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Sydney Angus and Robertson, quarto, original illustrated papered boards as issued 1918. First edition First issue with the A&R endpaper, spine expertly repaired, (171pp.) illustrated by Norman Lindsay. Color Frontispiece. Text fine and clean. a spot or two on the front cover.
*** This copy preserved in a solander box, with perspex window showing front cover illustration.. **** a very acceptable copy at a reasonable price.

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Sydney : William Applegate Gullick, Government Printer 1898. Large oblong quarto bound in dark blue morocco, title in gilt on front cover, intricate border in gilt, a sumptuous binding, from the ateliers of the Gvt Printers and Binders. Some slight foxing on several pages not affecting photographs. Index of Views. Corners rubbed.
Views incl. Macquarie Street, Bent Street, Hyde Park, George Street, York Street and Rushcutter's ****Stunning binding

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