Bill Wannan An Australian Book of Days 1970 1st Ed HC DJ Australiana Anthology

Key Details:

Title: An Australian Book of Days

Subtitle: A Quotable Anthology for All Seasons

Author / Compiler: Bill Wannan

Publisher: Hill of Content Publishing Co Pty Ltd, Melbourne

Year of Publication: 1970

Edition: First Edition

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable wrap)

Printed by: The Griffin Press, Netley, South Australia

Designed by: Anne Savage

Language: English

Genre: Australiana / Australian Literature / Quotations / Anthology

SBN: 85572 036 0

Original Price: $6.95

Mini Story or Hook:

A fascinating piece of Australian literary and cultural history, An Australian Book of Days was compiled by noted Australian folklorist and author Bill Wannan.

Described as “A Quotable Anthology for All Seasons”, the book brings together a broad collection of Australian observations, anecdotes, humour, verse, folklore and quotations. Wannan was particularly well known for recording Australian stories, sayings and traditions, making this an appealing volume for collectors of Australiana and Australian social history.

Published in Melbourne by Hill of Content in 1970, this is the first edition and retains its distinctive original illustrated dust jacket, including the original $6.95 price on the front flap.

Condition:

Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage 1970 hardcover in collectible condition:

Dust jacket is present and shows general age-related wear, rubbing, marks and some wear around the edges and corners, and is now housed in a removable protective sleeve.

Original $6.95 price remains printed on the front dust jacket flap.

Hardcover boards show some age-related spotting and marking, particularly around the edges.

Black endpapers are intact.

Binding appears sound.

Pages show age toning with scattered foxing and spotting, including to the preliminary and title pages.

No major tears or significant structural damage observed from inspection.

A presentable first edition copy retaining its original dust jacket.

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