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.
In stock
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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