FROM THE LAND OF THE WOMBAT. London: John Long, 6 Chandos Street, Strand, 1899. Octavo, pp. [i-vii] viii [ix-xi] xii 1-220, thirteen inserted plates with illustrations by J. Ayton Symington, title page printed in red and black, publisher's olive green cloth, front panel stamped in black, white and yellow, spine panel stamped in gold, publisher's monogram stamped in blind on rear panel, bottom edge untrimmed. First edition. Australian writer's second short story collection, preceded by the well-received WHEN THE MOPOKE CALLS (1898). This collection is dedicated to the author's uncle, the successful Australian novelist Rolf Bowldrewood (pseudonym of Thomas Alexander Browne). "Australian stories, mostly adventure, also two ghost stories, "A Voice from the Dead' and 'The Wraith of Tom Imrie,' and the psychological terror tale, 'A Mad Somnambulist'." - Robert Knowlton. Not in Bleiler (1948; 1978) or Reginald (1979). Not in the Eaton catalogue. Early owner's signature on the front free endpaper. Cloth rubbed at edges, a couple of mild spots to cloth, a very good copy. (#171355).
Price: $350.00
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