The Kelly Hunters by Frank Clunes (Australian, 1893-1971), 2nd Edition Published by Angus & Robertson (1955), Signed & Dated by Author

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- Hard Cover with original paper dust jacket - Published in 1955 as a second edition - Signed and inscribed with date (8/5/1955) to title page by author; additionally bears author's ink stamp to this page - This is a biography of the Australian bush ranger Ned Kelly which explains why he has become proverbial for reckless but misguided bravery - Clune's portrait was painted by Sir William Dargie and by Sir William Dobell for the 1950 Archibald Prize - He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1967 for services to Australian literature - This book is in overall very good condition with main wear evident to dust jacket