Robust Ribald and Rude Verse in Australia

Cloth – Illustrated – VG. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Norman Lindsay’s Mrs Grundy and Mr Bowdler decorate the front DW panel and front board. Wannan selected and annotated the verses, including Henry Lawson’s celebrated Bastard from the Bush: a collection of the bawdy and the clever from ballad to limerick from first colonial days to WW2., from well-known writers to Anon. 123pp Board bases some shelf rubbing; tiny split to top corners of the DW (closed)  o/wise a very good copy.

DJ not price clipped . Size: 8vo – over 7¾” – 9¾” tall.

Reprinted 1974

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