First edition: Title leaf, 3 leaves of text (printed on one side only) by Battiss, contained in a cream paper folder with Bushman illustrations on the upper cover
The three leaves of text by Battiss comprise 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 chips and tears, some loss, overall very good and presents most attractively.
The title page has some discolouration and has an inscription on the top left corner. There is a small crease on the bottom left cover page, as well as discolouration on the pages listing the plates. The 21 plates are all in very good condition, bright, fresh, clean and quite beautiful. Overall a very good attractive copy, with age appropriate wear and tear, of the earliest variant of this portfolio.
- Jacket Condition: Very Good
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: Folio
