Lot 008: Gum Nut Babies by May Gibbs, True 1st Edition 1916, Angus & Robertson Scarce
Estimate: $275 - $550 AUD. Current bid: $150 AUD.
Description
Gum Nut Babies by May Gibbs, True 1916, Angus & Robertson Scarce by May Gibbs This is a scarce example of the true first edition of Gum-Nut Babies. It should not be confused with the edition also published in ca. 1916 that formed part of the series Refer 'Marcie Muir, A Bibliography of Australian Children's Books' page 328: Pp. 49 [un-numbered], i.e: pp. 22 text & sepia/white ils., alternative page openings blank (except for heading to following page), col. front., pict. wrappers (with col. illustration on front cover), 22.5cm x 14.5cm. Example within the State Library of South Australia collection: Title: Gumnut babies / words and pictures by May Gibbs Dates/Publication Details: Sydney : Angus & Robertson, [1916] (Sydney : The H.&H. Printing Co.). Record #: b1521097 Number: Au/20 GIB Withdrawn for exhibition, 1 May 2018. Reshelved, 22 January 2019. BMR Notes: Exhibited: Carrick Hill, 'Close to nature: May Gibbs and Australian botanical art', 5 August-25 November 2018 A tax invoice can be provided for institutions, please request on purchase. Condition This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment. Item Specifics Format: Paperback Condition: Acceptable Publisher: Angus & Robertson Year: 1916 Edition: 1st Edition
Condition Report
As photographed.
Specifications
| Category | Books |
|---|---|
| Lot Reference | LOT-008 |
| Estimate (AUD) | $275 - $550 |
| Buyer's Premium | 20% |