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Collection Of Six Classic Children'S Literature Titles

Overview
A Curated Collection Of Six Significant Hardcover Children'S Literature Works, Each With Original Illustrated Dust Jackets. This Ensemble Represents A Cross-Section Of Mid-20Th Century English-Language Children'S Publishing, Featuring Works By Celebrated Illustrators And Authors Including Norman Lindsay, Dorothy Wall, May Gibbs, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, And James Kemsley. The Collection Spans Narrative Styles From Whimsical Fantasy To Character-Driven Adventure, Reflecting The Golden Age Of Illustrated Children'S Literature.

Specifications
Titles Included:
1. The Magic Pudding - Written And Illustrated By Norman Lindsay (1918)
2. Blinky Bill - Dorothy Wall
3. Snugglepot And Cuddlepie - May Gibbs
4. Elves & Fairies - Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
5. Ginger Meggs - James Kemsley, Based On Characters By James Bancks
6. Additional Illustrated Fairy Tale Collection

Format: Hardcover With Illustrated Dust Jackets
Approximate Dimensions (Per Volume): 20 Cm Height X 14 Cm Width
Condition Grade: Good. Minor Dust Jacket Wear And Creasing, Light Foxing To Page Edges, Spines Show Age-Appropriate Creasing, Boards Structurally Sound. All Text Pages Intact And Legible. Refer To Images For Detailed Condition Assessment.

Provenance & Significance
These Titles Represent Foundational Texts In English-Language Children'S Literature. Norman Lindsay'S The Magic Pudding Remains An Iconic Work Of Australian Children'S Fiction, Celebrated For Its Imaginative Narrative And Distinctive Illustrations. Dorothy Wall'S Blinky Bill Series Became A Cultural Touchstone In Australian Children'S Publishing. May Gibbs' Snugglepot And Cuddlepie Introduced Generations Of Readers To Whimsical Bush Characters Rendered In Her Signature Watercolour Style. Ida Rentoul Outhwaite'S Elves & Fairies Exemplifies The Fairy Tale Illustration Tradition Of The Early 20Th Century. James Kemsley'S Ginger Meggs Adapted The Popular Comic Strip Character For Narrative Illustration. Each Work Demonstrates The Technical Mastery And Artistic Vision Characteristic Of Their Respective Creators.

Condition Notes
The Collection Exhibits Wear Consistent With Age And Previous Ownership. Dust Jackets Show Minor Creasing And Edge Wear; Page Edges Display Light Foxing Typical Of Early-To-Mid 20Th Century Paper Stock. Spines Exhibit Creasing From Use. All Boards Remain Structurally Sound With No Separation Or Warping. Text Pages Are Intact, Legible, And Free From Significant Staining Or Damage. No Restoration Or Conservation Work Is Evident. Refer To Photographs For Detailed Condition Assessment Of Individual Volumes.Fal
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia




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Auction Date:
20-Aug-2026 11:00
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