SKETCH BOOK OF AUSTRALIAN BIRDS -Series 2, by R Hamilton May, illustrated by R Hamilton May

The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria, Melbourne, No date. Edition Unstated. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Good Condition. Illustrator: R. Hamilton May. Preface, introduction by H. E. Stevenson, Secretary of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of VictoriaThe text is illustrated with four coloured plates and numerous black-and-white sketches and diagrams of how to draw other Australian birds. Gold coloured paperback covers with brown coloured illustration of a lyrebird to the front panel and dark brown coloured titles. A book on how to draw Australian birdlife, from the 1950s. Minor creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Remnants of a sticker can be seen to the top right hand edge of the front panel and insect activity results along the back strip are present. Rubs and marks to the book panels with a little rusting of the metal staples. Light tanning of the text block edges and age toning of the pages. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Not… Read More