Illalong Children; The Story of Banjo Paterson's childhood
by PATERSON , A.B. (Banjo); LOVETT, Robert (Illustrator)
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near fine/fine
- Seller
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Sydney: Lansdowne Press, 1985. Near fine/fine. Hardcover : 86pp. : pale orange e.p.s : sky blue boards lettered in black : illustrated dust jacket : LOOSELY INSERTED - ALS from the illustrator, Robert Lovett, to previous owner.
Book plate of previous owner; top edge lightly toned. The one page letter from Lovett acknowledges a letter received from Graham Readshaw via a presumed mutual acquaintance, Maud Kelly. Lovett affirms that paper and pigments used to create the illustrations, reveals something of his technique and advises Readshaw - also an artist - where to acquire the paper stock. He closes by telling Readshaw he will be moving to Queensland and perhaps they will be able to meet. "Meantime I hope you enjoy the granulation
Book plate of previous owner; top edge lightly toned. The one page letter from Lovett acknowledges a letter received from Graham Readshaw via a presumed mutual acquaintance, Maud Kelly. Lovett affirms that paper and pigments used to create the illustrations, reveals something of his technique and advises Readshaw - also an artist - where to acquire the paper stock. He closes by telling Readshaw he will be moving to Queensland and perhaps they will be able to meet. "Meantime I hope you enjoy the granulation
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Details
- Bookseller
- Archives Fine Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14480
- Title
- Illalong Children; The Story of Banjo Paterson's childhood
- Author
- PATERSON , A.B. (Banjo); LOVETT, Robert (Illustrator)
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Lansdowne Press
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- Poetry-illustrated; Art - Australian; watercolour
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Archives Fine Books
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Brisbane, Queensland
About Archives Fine Books
Archives Fine Books has been serving readers, collectors and institutions since 1985. Located in a heritage listed building in the heart of Brisbane's business district, it boasts a large inventory of fine second hand, collectible and rare books.
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