BUSHMAN ART, Portfolio Number One, Art in South Africa, edited by Walter Battiss

Three leaves of text (printed on one side only) by Battiss, comprising a definition and introduction to Bushman Art. One leaf (printed on both sides) listing the Contents of Portfolio - list and captions to the plates. Twenty one plates (numbered 4 - 25) - 15 with coloured reproductions of paintings tipped on and 6 with black & white reproductions and photographs, with an Extra Plate (an oblong photographic reproduction) of \'Rock Painting from \"Barrow Hills\", Ladybrand, O.F.S.\'. Leaves contained in cream paper wrappers (stiffened with card) with Bushman illustrations on the upper cover. Condition - the wrapper has some damage along the edges with small chips and tears, some loss, overall very good and attractive still. The title page has some discoloration and has an inscription on the top left corner. There is a small crease on the bottom left cover page, as well as discoloration on the pages listing the plates. The 21 plates are all in excellent condition, bright, fresh, clean and quite beautiful. A very good copy of the earliest variant of this portfolio.