Australian Songs for Young and Old.
Melbourne: Allan & Co., 276-278 Collins Street, N.d., c 1924. Paperback. First published in 1907, this book generated the beloved songs learned by Australian children and adults alike. The words by Annie R. Rentoul, music by Georgette Peterson, and illustrations by Ida S. Rentoul-Outhwaite. Stamped lightly on the front cover "Imperial Edition, No. 335 Allan & Co., Melbourne, Adelaide, Bendigo." The back cover bears the notation "A.P.k 7072" in the lower right corner. The front wrapper is printed in silver, red and black on natural colored paper. Price 3/-, net on front wrapper.
Oblong 4to, 28pp including 9 pp b&w ills. by Outhwaite, 12 x 10". Tasteful signature of previous owner on front lower cover and title page. Colored pictorial stiff paper covers, original string tie. Corners bumped, edges slt. ruffled with 2 small tears archivally closed from back. Otherwise very good condition. Item #22300
Price: $150.00