Fleming, W.M.

The Hunted Piccaninnies, original book cover art work.

London: Ca. 1926. The original gouache on board art work by Kay Edmunds for the cover of this Australian children's book. The art is for the cover of the 1934 re-issue, 1st published in the UK 1927, US 1928. 10 1/2 x 15". It depicts 2 aborigines atop a hill, viewing the sunset over a rolling blue-purple plain. They carry spears & boomerang, and green body paint. Title & author at the top. Very attractive piece. With a copy of the book, which is somewhat marked and rubbed. Item #8203

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