How Australian Literature Grew

Children's Library Guild of Australia in Association with F. W. Cheshire, Melbourne, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Illustrator: Iris Millington. Australian Books: A Select List. Illustrated endpapers, two-toned coloured illustrations of prominent Australian writers by Iris Millington. Within text there are numerous two-toned coloured line illustrations again by Iris Millington. Yellow and white illustrated boards, profile of gum tree, with yellow titles on the spine. Illustrated dustwrapper, showing two men sitting under a gum tree, by Iris Millington, with black titles to the backstrip and front panel. "This is the story of Australian literature, from the earliest days of convict settlement to modern times, told in an imaginative, refreshing style by linking the text throughout with graphic illustrations.". A book for young readers on the development of Australian literature. A little rubbing to the backstrip edges and to the book corners. Bowing of the front board. Some age toning of the internal text. A little rubbing and creasing to the dustwrapper edges and small tears to the top dustwrapper edge. Sun affects to the backstrip browning to the verso of the dustwrapper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. VI, 90 pages,. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Illustrator: Iris Millington. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; Australiana; Literary Criticism; Non-Fiction -- Younger Readers; Australia; Inventory No: 0107822. .