Australia
By Sir Frank Fox
With Illustrations by Percy F.S. Spence
Published by A&C Black Ltd: London 1927 2nd Edition
Original Decorated Cloth Bindings - Complete Copy With All 32 Illustrations + Sketch Map
"Published in 1927 by A&C Black, Australia by Sir Frank Fox is a richly illustrated portrait of the young Commonwealth during the interwar years, presenting Australia to an international readership at a time when the nation was still defining its identity on the world stage. Fox combines travel writing, social observation and historical commentary to explore the landscapes, industries, cities and people of Australia, from bustling coastal centres to the vast and sparsely populated interior. The work captures a fascinating snapshot of Australia during a period of optimism, expansion and emerging national confidence.
Sir Frank Fox was a prominent Australian journalist, author and war correspondent whose writings often sought to interpret Australia and the wider British Empire for overseas audiences. His narrative is complemented throughout by the atmospheric illustrations of Percy F. S. Spence, whose evocative colour plates and artwork beautifully depict the Australian bush, rural life, native scenery and frontier characters. Together, author and illustrator create a romantic yet informative vision of Australia that reflects both the realities and mythology of the country during the 1920s.
This attractive 1927 second edition remains complete with all 32 illustrations and the sketch map, housed in its original decorated cloth bindings featuring bold Art Deco influenced design elements characteristic of A&C Black travel publications of the era. Such illustrated Australian travel and cultural works have become increasingly collectible for their visual appeal, historical perspective and high production quality, particularly when complete and well preserved. A charming and visually striking example of early twentieth-century Australiana and illustrated travel literature."
Light wear to the covers and spine. Lovely inscription from August 1928. All 32 illustrations + sketch map are present as called for. Some light foxing present with pages otherwise clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 21cm x 15cm x 4cm - 219 Pages
