Australian Birds and Their Young: A Portfolio of Paintings of Breeding Species of the Eastern States is a beautifully illustrated study of Australian birdlife by Gladys O’Grady and Terence Lindsey.
Published by Cassell Australia in 1979, this substantial first edition brings together detailed paintings and informative text devoted to the breeding birds of Australia’s eastern states, with particular emphasis on adult birds and their young. The numerous colour illustrations capture the distinctive plumage, character and natural beauty of a wide variety of Australian species.
About Gladys O’Grady
Gladys O’Grady was an Australian bird and wildlife artist whose work focused on the close observation and depiction of native species. She became particularly associated with ornithological illustration, producing detailed and attractive studies of Australian birds in their natural settings. Now deceased, her illustrated books remain of interest to collectors of Australian natural history, bird art and ornithological publications.
This copy is especially appealing because it has been personally signed by Gladys O’Grady, adding a direct association with the artist and making it a desirable example for collectors.
Publication details
First edition, 1979
Cassell Australia
Hardcover with dust jacket
278 pages
Illustrated in colour throughout
Signed by Gladys O’Grady
Approx. 30 × 20 × 3 cm
Condition
A used vintage copy showing expected signs of age and handling. The dust jacket has scuffs and scratches, together with a small tear at the upper left of the front. The black hardcover has silver-gilt lettering to the spine and some minor indentations to the front board. There is some bluish colour transfer from the upper cover affecting the top edges of approximately the first half-dozen pages.
Otherwise, the text and illustrations remain clean, clear and in good condition.
An attractive signed first edition for collectors of Australian bird books, natural history, ornithological illustration and Australian wildlife art.
