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Australian Classic Books

SKU: 8619-11618733
$69.00
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A collection of classic Australian children's books, specifically from the 
Angus & Robertson "Australian Children’s Classics" or "Young Australia" series, popular throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Book Collection Details
These vintage hardcover editions feature iconic Australian characters and are highly sought after by collectors:
  • The Muddle-Headed Wombat by Ruth Park: This edition, often titled The Delightful Adventures of the Muddle-Headed Wombat, typically compiles several of Park's original 1960s stories.
  • Blinky Bill by Dorothy Wall: Titled The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill, this volume usually includes the three original books: Blinky BillBlinky Bill Grows Up, and Blinky Bill and Nutsy.
  • Dot & the Kangaroo by Ethel Pedley: First published in 1899, this remains one of Australia's oldest and most enduring children's classics.
  • Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs: The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie brings together Gibbs' original 1918 tales and their sequels.

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Used: good

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