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This two-volume set contains the very best classic children's literature from Australia. Volume 1 introduces the illustrators - D.H. Souter, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, May Gibbs and Dorothy Wall. Volume 2 is an anthology of classic children's stories from "Blinky Bill" to "Chucklebud". This reference work is bound and has silk ribbon markers. The two volumes are available separately.
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This two-volume set contains the very best classic children's literature from Australia. Volume 1 introduces the illustrators - D.H. Souter, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, May Gibbs and Dorothy Wall. Volume 2 is an anthology of classic children's stories from "Blinky Bill" to "Chucklebud".
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- PublisherHarpercollins Childrens Books
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0207178178
- ISBN 13 9780207178177
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A Golden Age: Visions of Fantasy/Through the Magic Door
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A Golden Age: a Treasury of Australian Children's Fantasy Classics : Through the Magic Door: a TCollection of Australian Classic Fantasy Writing, Visions of Fantasy - Australia's Fantasy Illustrators: Their Lives & Works. 2 Volume Boxed Set
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Book Description 4to. hardcovers. pp.456,192. indexes, colour & b/w illus. Near Fine. / Near Fine d/ws, near fine illustrated box. Seller Inventory # 58538
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A Golden Age: A Treasury of Australian Children's Fantasy Classics
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Great quality 2 volumes in slipcase, Visions of Fantasy and Through the Magic Door. Due to weight of collection extra shipping charges may apply. Seller Inventory # 089793
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A Golden Age - A Treasury of Australian Children's Fantasy Classics - 2 Volume Set
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Book Description Hardback. A collection of some of the best works of Australia's classic illustrators and story tellers. The book contains critical surveys of each illustrator's life and work. These are followed by a selection of their writing. 1992. A 2 volume set with both copies in very fine condition with a gift inscription to the verso of the front free endpapers. The d/w's are fine as is the slipcase. Seller Inventory # 12207095
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A Golden Age 2 Volumes - Volume (1), Visions Of Fantasy; Australia's Fantasy Illustrators : Their Lives and Works, Volume (2), Through The Magic Door; A Collection of Australia's Classic Fantasy Writing
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(1992)
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Book Description Hardcover (in Slipcase). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Various (illustrator). First Edition. Volume 1:  Visions of Fantasy  [8], 192 pages, acknowledgements, Introduction: Elves and Fairies versus Bib & Bub, chronology, bibliography, original illustrations and index. Faux marble coloured end pages. The text is illustrated with both colour and black-and-white reproductions of the various artists drawings. Pale apricot coloured boards with white coloured titles and illustration to the backstrip. Dark red coloured place marker in situ  which has some fraying of the end. Colour illustrated dustwrapper, by May Gibbs, with red, black and white coloured titles to the front panel and dark pink, black and green coloured titles to the backstrip. Volume II:  A Collection of Australia's Classic Fantasy Writing  [6], 455, [1] pages, sources, and index. The text is illustrated with both colour and black-and-white reproductions of various artists works. Faux marble and pages. Pale apricot coloured boards with white coloured titles and illustration to the backstrip. Dark red coloured place marker which has some fraying of the end. Colour illustrated dustwrapper, by May Gibbs, with green, black, white and red coloured titles to the front panel and green, dark pink and black coloured titles to the backstrip. Colour illustrated slipcase, using the same illustrations as for the two books, by May Gibbs, with black, dark red and white coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. A collection of classic fantasy tales by Australian authors and illustrators accompanied by a small book on the major illustrators and writers of fantasy works in the 20th century within Australia  in some cases both writer and illustrator. Artists include May Gibbs, Pixie O'Harris, Peg Maltby and Dorothy Wall; and, authors include Jessie Whitfield, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite and the Lindsay Family. Both books shows some rubbing of the book corners and backstrip edges with hints of rubbing to the corners. The backstrips show some sunning otherwise there is no damage to report to the books or to the dustwrapper s. The slipcase shows a little use; rubbing of the corners, with some marks and rubs to the front and a little sun in to the backstrip. Full Number Line. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Children's Books; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 0207178178. ISBN/EAN: 9780207178177. Inventory No: 0129528. Seller Inventory # 0129528
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A GOLDEN AGE. VOLUME 1: VISIONS OF FANTASY & VOLUME 2: THROUGH THE MAGIC DOOR
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. A TREASURY OF AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN'S FANTASY CLASSICS. Vol 1: Australia's Fantasy Illustrators: Their Lives and Works. 192pgs, fully illustrated in colour & b/w, includes Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, May Gibbs, Norman Lindsay. Vol 2: A Collection of Australia's Classic Fantasy Writing. 455pgs, fully illustrated in colour & b/w, includes Dorothy Wall, Norman Lindsay, Pixie O'Harris, May Gibbs. Peach cover, marbled endpapers, illustrated dust-wrappers, included illustrated slipcase in very good condition. ; 300 x 220mm; 192 + 455 pages. Seller Inventory # 22311
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2 Volumes in fine slipcase. Seller Inventory # 002542
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Size 310mmX225mmX55mm. A Golden Age is a treasury of Australian children's fantasy classics. In two lavish and beautifully presented companion volumes, it celebrates an unrivalled era in Australian fantasy writing and illustration. Volume 1: Visions of Fantasy - Australia's fantasy illustrators: their lives and works. Volume 2: Through the Magic Door - A collection of Australia's classic fantasy writing. **The slipcase has been split at the top and bottom at the back.**. Seller Inventory # 002237
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A Golden Age - Visions of Fantasy - Through the Magic Door
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Book Description Hardcover (in Slipcase). Condition: Very Good. Size: 12" Tall. 2-volume set (complete). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children; Fiction. ISBN: 0207178178. ISBN/EAN: 9780207178177. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 48583. Seller Inventory # 48583
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A Golden Age: A Treasury of Australian Children's Fantasy Classics-2 Vol. Boxed Set
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