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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
28-Jun-2016
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Description:
Smith, W. Ramsay. 'Myths and Legends of the Australian Aboriginals' (Harrap, London. 1930 - First edition.) Octavo. 356 pages. 16 colour plates by A. Woodward, 21 plates from photographs and illustrations in the text. Light grey buckram covers with Aboriginal decoration in red, orange and gilt and original dust-jacket., The stories were in fact written down by David Unaipon who was the first Aboriginal writer to publish in English, recent editions of the book acknowledge Unaipon as the author.,
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Category:
Unclassified