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Issue Details: First known date: 1871... 1871 The Australian Christmas Story Book
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  • The work consists of four stories: 'Sis', 'The Box of Matches', 'The Little Woman' and 'The Conceited Snake'. Each story has a coloured picture, one of the first Australian books to be illustrated in this way.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Melbourne, Victoria,: George Robertson , 1871 .
      Extent: 48, [4] leaves of platesp.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:
      • Coloured illustrations by the author.
    • Melbourne, Victoria,: George Robertson , 1872 .
      Alternative title: The Australian Story Book
      Extent: 48, [4] leaves of platesp.
      Description: col. illus.
      Note/s:
      • Coloured illustrations by the author.
      • New preface by the author.
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