The Adventurous Koalas (with color proofs of many pages). Published booklet.
Melbourne: J. T. Picken & Sons, Ca. 1944. Paperback. A very Australian children's publication that includes fairies. With illustrations by Betty E. Pike, including one showing an indignant kangaroo in yellow trousers exclaiming "Fancy not knowing what shops are for" said the kangaroo scornfully (p15). Small 8vo, 48pp, color ills throughout. Pictorial paper wraps, full color illustration, with title in white on red ground at front cover. With red pictorial dj. Holes caused by insect damage at front cover, affecting dj only. Staple bound. With the unfolded proof pages for page 9 through 40, with a short tear to right edge at p25. Muir 8167. OCLC: 215179234. Very good condition. Item #17374
Price: $125.00