Lot # 81 - 1972 First Ed.The Death of a Wombat by Ivan Smith | Ill. By C. Pugh

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 23-Sep-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 30-Sep-2026 8:20:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

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LostnFound

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Description :

Scarce 1972 first edition of The Death of a Wombat by Australian author Ivan Smith, published by Wren Publishing Pty Ltd, Melbourne. This notable work originated as an award-winning radio documentary and is illustrated throughout with paintings, etchings, and line drawings by renowned Australian artist Clifton Pugh. Bound in brown leatherette-style boards featuring a gilt wombat motif to the lower cover. The volume combines literary and artistic significance, documenting the Australian landscape and natural world through Smith's acclaimed text and Pugh's evocative imagery.

Auction History

Highest bidder is LostnFound

Date Bid User
23-Sep-2026 9:48:53 PM $5.00 LostnFound

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