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c1920 Coppertop by Harold Gaze Antique Illustrated Childrens Book

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c1920 Coppertop by Harold Gaze Antique Illustrated Childrens Book

Coppertop - The Queer Adventures of a Quaint Child
By Harold Gaze
Illustrations by the Author
Published by Melbourne Publishing Company: Melbourne c1919 (undated - presume 1st Australian Edition 1919)
Beautifully Illustrated With All Illustrations Present

" Coppertop: The Queer Adventures of a Quaint Child is a charming and imaginative children's fantasy by Australian author and illustrator Harold Gaze, one of the most distinctive figures in early twentieth-century Australian book illustration. First published in Melbourne around 1919, the story follows the dreamlike adventures of Coppertop, a spirited child drawn into a series of whimsical, often surreal episodes that blur the boundaries between reality and fairy-tale. Gaze's narrative voice is gentle yet playful, combining moral reflection with humour and fantasy in a style that echoes Edwardian children's literature while retaining a uniquely Australian sensibility.

The tale unfolds through a sequence of richly imagined encounters—enchanted landscapes, strange companions, and symbolic trials—that guide Coppertop through growth, courage, and self-discovery. The episodic structure lends the book a bedtime-story quality, while the prose remains accessible and evocative, designed to spark curiosity and wonder in young readers. Beneath the surface whimsy lies a thoughtful exploration of imagination, independence, and the inner life of a child navigating a world both marvellous and uncertain.

A particular highlight of this edition is Gaze's own illustrations, which appear throughout and are integral to the book's character and appeal. His artwork—delicate, expressive, and often tinged with a dreamlike strangeness—perfectly complements the text and reflects his standing as one of Australia's most accomplished illustrators of the period. This beautifully illustrated early Australian children's fantasy will particularly appeal to collectors of Australian illustrated books, admirers of Harold Gaze's work, and readers drawn to classic fairy-tale adventures with a nostalgic, early twentieth-century charm."

General wear and fading to covers and outer spine. Inscription to front blank endpaper. Binding strong with firm covers and no loose pages. All illustrations present as called for. Pages with some light foxing but otherwise clean and beautifully presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 23cm x 16cm x 1.75cm - 153 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and outer spine. Inscription to front blank endpaper. Binding strong with firm covers and no loose pages. All illustrations present as called for. Pages with some light foxing but otherwise clean and beautifully presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Harold Gaze
Publisher: Melbourne Publishing Company: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1919
Sub-subject: Antique Children's