Description: Express Shipping Worldwide is Free The Art of Albert NamatjiraBy C. P. Mountford and a foreword by R. H. CrollPublished by Bread and Cheese Club, Melbourne, 1944First Edition, with a slightly later virtually identical dustjacket to the first edition. This is the first volume on Albert Namatjira's worksThere is a black and white frontispiece plus 10 full-page colour plates blank on the rear, and 10 black and white plates.The plates in the book are:Portrait study of Albert Namatjira (Frontispiece) The Ancient Ghost Gum of Temple Bar Albert drawing the Totemic Design of His Family Group Letter to the Author The Fish Hole, Jay Creek Galloping Horses. A special drawing by Claude, an aboriginal boy The Churunga of the Yelka Nut, Totem place of Nuamana, Palm Valley The Ghost Gum of Palm Valley In the Gorge of Standley Chasm Kangaroos. A pencil drawing by Enos Namatjira Sunset in Ormiston Gorge Boomerang carved by Albert Namatjira Sand-drifts, Central Australia Design for Catalogue Cover, Melbourne, 1938 Haast Bluff (Alumbaura) The Finke Gorge The Monoliths of the Legendary Euro, Palm Paddock The artist at work Totemic Drawing by Albert Namatjira of his totem place The entrance to Palm Valley The CriticsIn hardcover with titles in gilt to the front cover, in 79 pages. The Dustjacket: It is enclosed in an easily removable Brodart type protective plastic sleeve, with some reflection. There are couple of small chips. There is no foxing. There is no sunning. The Book: There is general wear to the covers. There is no foxing. There are no previous owners' names or inscriptions. All plates are bright, fresh and crisp - pristine. There are no missing, loose, damaged, or creased pages. The binding and block are solid. It is complete and original. A beautiful volume.Measures 18.5cm x 24.5cm.EXPRESS SHIPPING AND HANDLING is Free WorldwideAll items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.
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Binding: Hardcover with Dustjacket
Publisher: Bread and Cheese Club
Subject: Art & Photography
Year Printed: 1944
Original/Facsimile: Original
Type: Book
Language: English
Illustrator: Albert Namatjira
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Region: Australia, Oceania
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: C. P. Mountford
Character Family: Albert Namatjitra
Sub-Subject: Albert Namatjira
