Shy the platypus - First Edition

First Edition 1944Beautifully illustrated classic storybook telling the tale of Shy the platypus, following her journey from a hatchling in a burrow to navigating the dangers of an eastern Australian.With full page colour illustrations by Walter Cunningham as well as sketches in the margins of the text which are crisp and bright.The book itself is clean, tight and intact with no foxing, markings or personal dedications.The volume retains its dustjacket which is complete and intact although there are some tears and losses to the top edges. It has a protective cellophane wrapper around it. Copyright © John Sands Sydney and Melbourne 0.