Australian Landscapes in Miniature by Roy H. Goddard. 45 Reproductions of Paintings in Color. Published 1952 by The Legend Press, Sydney. Various Artists, including S. Woodward-Smith, John Rowell, and Elioth Gruner. Paintings from Private collections. Art Down - Under. Three artists are of the Arunta Tribe.

Roy H. Goddard / Sir Arthur Streeter, John Rowell, Gordon Esling, S. Woodward-Smith, Elioth Gruner, Lance Solomon, Robert Johnson, John Salvana, Max Ragless, Frank McNamara, Kenneth Macqueen, Alfred H. Cook, Hans Heysen, Rex Batterbee, Erik Langker, Albert Namatijira , Otto Pereroultja , Cordulia Ebatarinja (Artists)

Published by The Legend Press, 1952

About this Item

Here is "Australian Landscapes in Miniature". The book has 45 reproductions in color of paintings by various artists, accompanied by a text by Roy H. Goddard. The book was published in 1952 in hardcover format by The Legend Press of Sydney Australia. The dust-jacket is quite rough in condition, being split into two sections, both rather ragged about the edges, and with the spine panel practically non-existent. The book's cover and interior, on the other hand, are nicely preserved, with the reproductions presenting in bright colors. ************************************************** The artists, whose individual styles vary considerably, are as follows : Sir Arthur Streeter, John Rowell, Gordon Esling, S. Woodward-Smith, Elioth Gruner, Lance Solomon, Robert Johnson, John Salvana, Max Ragless, Frank McNamara, Kenneth Macqueen, Alfred H. Cook, Hans Heysen, Rex Batterbee, Erik Langker, Albert Namatijira , Otto Pereroultja , Cordulia Ebatarinja (The last three all of the Arunta Tribe). All of the paintings seem to be held in private collections. It's a lovely book, and the presentation as a whole presents a vivid array, showing off the natural beauty and amazing variety of the Australian landscape. ************************************************** TITLE : Australian Landscapes in Miniature / AUTHOR : Roy H. Goddard / IMPRINT : The Legend Press / PLACE : Sydney, Australia / DATE : (1952) / EDITION : Not Stated [ First Edition] / SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES : Color Illustrations / DETAILS : Thin hardcover binding; 45 color illustrations; text and illustrations printed on lightly calendered paper (semi-glossy); 28 unnumbered pages (pagination includes title page); approx. 7 1/4" x 9 1/2"; printed cream colored board covers with title in white and brown against a pale gray panel. No lettering on spine; color pictorial dust-jacket is quite rough and ragged, and is split into two parts and mostly lacks spine panel. / STATUS : Out of Print (OP) ************************************************ CONDITION -- BOOK : VERY GOOD DUST-JACKET : POOR This is a previously owned book that remains - as far as the book itself - in clean and serviceable condition, with the following particulars noted :: EXTERIOR : Slight weathering about the edges - spine is darkened - else clean. / BINDING : While there is cracking to the hinges (slight separation of leaves at the gutters) no leaves are detached and the whole remains fairly solid. / INTERIOR : There is what looks to be a small paint smear at the foot of one page, else the interior is clean and unmarked. No writing - no marginalia. / DUST-JACKET : Poor condition but it is still present and protected from further deterioration by a clear mylar cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Australian Landscapes in Miniature by Roy H. Goddard. 45 Reproductions of Paintings in Color. Published 1952 by The Legend Press, Sydney. Various Artists, including S. Woodward-Smith, John Rowell, and Elioth Gruner. Paintings from Private collections. Art Down - Under. Three artists are of the Arunta Tribe.
• Publisher: The Legend Press
• Publication Date: 1952
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Poor
• Seller catalogs:
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  • Australia