P. Neville Barnett and his books (presentation copy)

Sydney : the author, 1952. Quarto, lettered wrappers, string bound, bookplate for P. Neville Barnett inside upper wrapper, presentation inscription from P. Neville Barnett to first blank, a loose sheet of notepaper inscribed ‘with grateful thanks’ and ‘with best wishes Xmas ’51’ signed by P. Neville Barnett loosely enclosed, pp. [24], illustrated. Unnumbered edition, there was also a limited edition of 50 copies.

“This Collection of Reprints has been issued for distribution among those interested in my books. August, 1952” – colophon. Includes a list of Barnett’s publications, and three articles about Barnett by Al. Milgrom (from The Australasian Printer, April, 1952); Alan Yates (from Qantas Empire ‘Airways’, August, 1951); Alan P. Rigby (from the Year Book 1949-1950 of the American Society of Book-plate Collectors and Designers).