Attenborough (David) Quest under Capricorn
£70
London, Lutterworth Press, 1963.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket.
An account of a four-month journey through the Northern Territory of Australia, the book ranges from the Tropic of Capricorn across desert landscapes and mangrove coasts, focusing substantially on Aboriginal culture and art.
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Boards slightly softened at head of spine; jacket with edge wear, small closed tear near head of spine.
38 photographs including 5 in full colour.
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