The Dreamtime
Children’s Books Australiana Antiquarian & Collectable
The Dreamtime pairs Charles Mountford’s lyrical retellings with Ainslie Roberts’s luminous paintings, bringing Aboriginal creation stories to life for young-adult and adult readers alike. This collectible Rigby hardcover, part of The First Sunrise series, remains a cornerstone volume for lovers of Australian folklore, Indigenous culture, and antiquarian picture books.
The vintage 1970 copy arrives in a protected dust jacket and is warmly inscribed on the flyleaf—an extra-personal touch that sets it apart from ordinary shelf copies. Light scuffing to the jacket edges, gentle shelving wear, and occasional foxing are noted, yet the vibrant plates stay crisp and the binding square.
Ideal for collectors of Aboriginal stories, Australiana art titles, or illustrated mythology, The Dreamtime offers both visual splendor and cultural insight without reading like a textbook. Secure this scarce edition now to enrich your library or gift a meaningful keepsake that honors Australia’s First Nations heritage.
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