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c1920 Crystal Bowl Australian Nature Stories by J.J. Hall Antique Childrens Book

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c1920 Crystal Bowl Australian Nature Stories by J.J. Hall Antique Childrens Book

The Crystal Bowl - Australian Nature Stories
By J.J. Hall
Illustrated by Dorothy Wall
Published by Whitcombe & Tombs Limited: Melbourne c1920 (undated - inscription dated 1921)
1st Edition - Beautifully Illustrated With All Illustrations Present

" The Crystal Bowl is a charming and imaginative collection of Australian nature stories by J. J. Hall, blending gentle fantasy with close observation of the natural world. Written in an era when children's literature often sought to foster curiosity, empathy, and moral understanding, the stories personify native plants, birds, and creatures, presenting them through a lens of wonder that is both educational and enchanting. Hall's prose is lyrical and accessible, inviting young readers to see Australia's unique environment as a place alive with character, voice, and quiet magic.

The book is beautifully illustrated throughout by Dorothy Wall, one of Australia's most beloved early illustrators, whose work here predates her later fame with Blinky Bill. Her illustrations are rich in colour, movement, and whimsy, perfectly complementing the text and capturing the expressive personalities of native flora and fauna. All illustrations are present in this copy, including the striking colour frontispiece, and they remain central to the book's enduring appeal as both a literary and visual work.

Published by Whitcombe & Tombs Limited in Melbourne around 1920, with an early ownership inscription dated 1921, The Crystal Bowl stands as an important example of early Australian children's literature and illustration. Increasingly uncommon in complete and attractive condition, it is a delightful and nostalgic volume that would appeal especially to collectors of Australian children's books, admirers of Dorothy Wall's early work, and those with an interest in the imaginative interpretation of Australia's natural history."

General wear and light staining to covers and spine. Contemporary inscription to front blank endpaper. Binding strong with firm covers and no loose pages. All illustrations present as called for. Vast majority of the book clean and beautifully presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 25cm x 19cm x 1.25cm - 64 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and light staining to covers and spine. Contemporary inscription to front blank endpaper. Binding strong with firm covers and no loose pages. All illustrations present as called for. Vast majority of the book clean and beautifully presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: J.J. Hall
Publisher: Whitcombe & Tombs Limited: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1920
Sub-subject: Fairy Tales