The Story of a Lyrebird and others, 6 books

Leslie Rees and Ina Watson

Published by John Sands Pty

About this Item

Set of 6 books -The Story of (Australian wildlife) written and illustrated by various authors/illustrators, published by John Sands, PTY Ltd. Hard covers with dustwrappers, all undated and presumed first editions published in 1940's-1950's. Silvertail, the story of a Lyrebird, written by Ina Watson with illustrations by Walter Cunningham; The Story of Karrawingi The emu, written by Leslie Rees with illustrations by Walter cunningham (winner of the Australian book Society's award -Best Children's book in the year of publication, 1946; The Story of Kurri Kurri the Kookaburra, written by Leslie Rees, illustrated by Margaret Senior;The Story of Shadow the Rock Wallaby, written by Leslie Rees, with illustrations by Walter Cunningham;The Story of Aroora The Red Kangaroo, written by Leslie Rees and illustrated by John singleton, and Two-thumbs the Koala, written by Leslie Rees, illustrated by Margaret senior. The condition overall is very good, some bumping to corners; a couple of very minor nicks and edge wear to the dustwrappers which also have some grubbiness and/or fading.None are price clipped. One only has a little foxing to the page edges but generally contents are in fine condition.

Seller Inventory # 431

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Story of a Lyrebird and others, 6 books
• Publisher: John Sands Pty
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Australian interest
  • Children's fiction
  • illustrated