Aboriginal Artefacts by McCOURT, Tom - 1975

Adelaide: Rigby. 1975. Royal octavo, original cloth boards, colour illus, b&w illus, pp 154. Some flecking to outside edges, clean, very good condition. Tom McCourt was a grazier and collector. A substantial collection and study of artefacts, copiously illustrated. 1st Edition. Cloth Boards.

Adelaide: Rigby Limited, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included. Adelaide, Rigby Limited, 1975. Quarto, [x], 154 pages with maps, diagrams and numerous colour plates. Papered boards; head of the spine a little bumped; an excellent copy with the slightly rubbed and creased dustwrapper. 'The unique artefacts developed by the Australian Aborigines through countless centuries now give us glimpses of a vanishing way of life. The intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship display a culture which combined spiritual values with practical ability' (dustwrapper).

Adelaide: Rigby , 1975. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 10" by 8". Not Stated. A fascinating first edition copy of this work exploring Aboriginal artefacts, with illustrations in colour. A first edition copy of this work on Aboriginal Artefacts, by Tom McCourt. This volume explores the unique artefacts of the Australian aborigines, written by Tom McCourt who developed his hobby for collecting into this volume of work. Richly illustrated in colour throughout the volume. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages with very light odd spots to the first few pages. In the original unclipped dust wrapper which is also excellent with some light chipping to the extremities. Very Good Indeed

Adelaide: Rigby Limited, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included. Adelaide, Rigby Limited, 1975. Quarto, [x], 154 pages with maps, diagrams and numerous colour plates. Papered boards; bottom edge slightly rubbed; edges slightly foxed; two tiny surface tears to the inside covers; overall an excellent copy with the slightly sunned, creased, chipped and torn dustwrapper. With the ink ownership signature of archaeologist Sandra Bowdler. 'The unique artefacts developed by the Australian Aborigines through countless centuries now give us glimpses of a vanishing way of life. The intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship display a culture which combined spiritual values with practical ability' (dustwrapper).