Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Helen Sallis (illustrator). First Edition. dj (unclipped) chipped at lower spine, some wear on edges, a few short tears, tape marks on flaps and endpapers, orange boards sunned on spine tips, illustrated by HELEN SALLIS, flyleaves removed, small crossing out on title page, foredges slightly foxed and a few internal marks, else g. tall 8vo, 123pp.
Hard Cover. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. Sallis, Helen (illustrator). First Edition. Light soil to outer edges. Boards have edge wear and corner bump wear. DJ has edge/rub wear, tears, light soiling and creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 14.2 x 22 x 1.5cm, wt500g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Helen Sallis (illustrator). First Edition. True first edition of Australian writer's first novel. A young boy living with his parents on Tasman Island experiences adventure when a fierce storm follows the arrival of a television personality who has delivered a donkey won in a contest. Orange cloth w/white spine lettering, 123 pages. Uncommon in true first edition. Light wear to corners/spine ends, light foxing to top edge, in lightly rubbed dust jacket w/two 1/4" edge tears. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.