The Passionate Neatherd
(Sydney): Franfrolico Press, (1926). First edition. Hardcover. (4) 78 pages. 29 x 19.5 cm. Limited edition, copy 47 of 75 signed by Norman Lindsay. Book of lyrics by Jack Lindsay. This edition not actually published. It contained 22 inter textual drawings by by Norman Lindsay, from pen and ink drawings. An unbound issue (all but two copies were estimated to be unbound). This was the second book of the Franfrolico Press. This, an unbound issue are in sheets with some soiling (first and last pages). Additionally inscribed by printer Jack Kirtly in ink under Lindsay's signing. "Dear Keith This copy is for you, an appreciation of the sublime side of your personality. We have much in common -- Jack Kirtly 7/2/47....To Keith Bath." Only two copies were bound before Jack Lindsay and Kirtly left to establish a branch of the press in England. Kirtly later gave away unbound sets to friends. The unbound sheets in stiff cream boards. The unbound sheets in stiff cream boards and housed in fine navy blue clamshell box backstrip lettered in gilt. Item #24699
Price: $3,950.00