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1902 The Man From Snowy River by A.B. Paterson Antique Australian Fiction Book

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1902 The Man From Snowy River by A.B. Paterson Antique Australian Fiction Book

The Man From Snowy River And Other Versus
By A.B. (Banjo) Paterson
With Preface by Rolf Boldrewood
Published by Angus And Robertson: Sydney 1902
Early Edition - Twenty Seventh Thousand - With Frontis

" The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses is Banjo Paterson's most celebrated collection, capturing with remarkable immediacy the rhythm, humour, and hardship of bush life in colonial Australia. First published in the 1890s, the poems quickly became central to the formation of a distinct national voice, blending horsemanship, mateship, endurance, and quiet heroism into verse that resonated deeply with Australian readers. Iconic pieces such as The Man from Snowy River, Clancy of the Overflow, and The Man from Ironbark elevate everyday bush figures into enduring legends, written in a style that is direct, musical, and vividly narrative.

This 1902 Angus & Robertson edition represents an early and highly popular printing, noted on the title page as the Twenty-seventh Thousand, reflecting the extraordinary demand for Paterson's work within a decade of first publication. The volume includes the well-known frontispiece portrait of Paterson and a preface by Rolf Boldrewood, who situates Paterson within the tradition of Australian bush balladry and praises his authentic understanding of rural life. The imprint details—Sydney, with Melbourne and London distribution—underscore the book's role in exporting Australian literature to a wider imperial audience.

Bound in the original red cloth and retaining its frontispiece, this copy stands as a handsome and historically significant early edition rather than a later reprint. Its survival in such presentable form speaks to careful preservation despite its age and intended popular readership. A cornerstone of Australian literature, this edition would strongly appeal to collectors of Australiana, admirers of Banjo Paterson, and those interested in the cultural shaping of Australian identity at the turn of the twentieth century. "

Light wear to covers and spine. No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Light ageing to prelims but otherwise clean and beautifully presented. An excellent copy of this early edition in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 184 Pages + Extensive Publishers Advertising Dated May 1902.

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Original Cloth Bindings", "Frontis", "Early Edition - Twenty Seventh Thousand"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to covers and spine. No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Light ageing to prelims but otherwise clean and beautifully presented. An excellent copy of this early edition in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: A.B. (Banjo) Paterson
Publisher: Angus And Robertson: Sydney
Year Printed: 1902
Sub-subject: Australian Fiction