Historical information

A copy of a famous book that was given to Legacy by the author, who inscribed the gift.

Significance

An internationally famous book inscribed to Melbourne Legacy by the author.

Physical description

Green hard cover, black and white photographic plates, published by Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Melbourne.
Cover illustration of rainforest black on green.
Glued in newspaper clipping about Mrs Gunn and her books inside the front cover. No date or newspaper name.

Inscriptions & markings

On title page: Completing the 93rd thousand
Handwritten: Sincerely yours Jeannie Gunn For the Legacy Club-Melbourne Sept. 1. 1938-