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With the Sun on My Back by John K Ewers, 1953 1st Ed Australian Literature
By John K Ewers
1953 • Hardcover • Angus and Robertson
Description
Title: With the Sun on My Back
Author/Publisher: John K Ewers, Angus and Robertson
Publication Year: 1953
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Synopsis
Presented here is a distinguished first edition of John K. Ewers' novel, 'With the Sun on My Back', published in 1953 by the esteemed Australian firm, Angus and Robertson. This work stands as a notable contribution to Australian literature from a mid-20th-century perspective.
As a piece of fiction by an author recognised for his deep engagement with the Australian continent, this novel offers readers a vivid narrative. It is characteristic of the period's literary focus on exploring themes of Australian life, identity, and the expansive landscape.
This first edition, complete with its original dust jacket, is an essential acquisition for collectors of Australian literary history and those with an interest in the distinctive voices that shaped the nation's narrative.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Novel |
| Topic | Literature |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | With the Sun on My Back |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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