Gum-Nut Babies.
Sydney: Angus and Robertson, Ca. 1918. Paperback. Charming illustrations of gum nut babies with caps on their heads, which were inspired according to the author, by "memories of West Australia's flowers and trips to Blackheath." (from a taped interview with May Gibbs produced by Hazel de Berg for the National Library of Australia). Pamphlet ca 1918, in fine unused condition the color illustration at front wrapper in fine condition. 8vo, unpaginated, 28pp, color frontis, 11 sepia ills. Pictorial tan wood grain paper wraps, with color illustration of gum-nut babies clinging to a cluster of leaves laid on, title at lower right corner; bound with golden cord. Muir 2736. Fine. Item #14034
Price: $200.00