Keith Wingrove Ed (4 results)

first edition thus, imperial octavo hardcover (VG), in d/w (VG-) all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

4to (25x22.5cm), hardback, viii + 72pp. Very good condition in good dustwrapper (unclipped; light wear, bumped and creased at head of spine and upper corners, scuff marks). Light edge wear. Pictures available on request.

HARDCOVER. 1978. First edition. A near fine copy in a near fine d/w.

First edition: square quarto; hardcover; pale orange boards with white spine titling and yellow endpapers; 72pp. on tan stock, with many illustrations. Mild wear; board edges lightly rubbed and faint spotting to text block edges. Dustwrapper slightly sunned along the spine and adjacent; mild wear to edges; now professionally protected by superior non-adhesive polypropylene film. Very good. Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. Long before Billy Bluegum made his trek to fame in the pages of the Magic Pudding, readers of the Bulletin and the Lone Hand delighted in the activities of Lindsay's most popular bear. Billy's adventures reflected the social and political turmoil of a country soon to be plunged into a world war: society, marriage and divorce, elections, conscription and war, the races and Christmas - all are dealt with in Lindsay's inimitable style - his wry and witty captions the final piquant touch. This selection by Keith Wingrove includes both the first and last Billy Bluegum pictures drawn by Norman Lindsay and are perennially delightful.