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WESTRA, ANS [photographs and story, 3 items]
Estimate:
$150 - $200
Sold
$90
Timed Auction
196 Rare Books including The John Mowbray Collection
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Description
WESTRA, ANS
[photographs and story, 3 items]
1. Washday at the Pa. School Publications Branch, Dept of Education, Wellington 1964, first edition. 32p, photographs, 234mm, soft card illustrated covers, light marks.
This edition caused controversy and was withdrawn following a campaign by the Māori Women's Welfare League who argued it displayed an inaccurate view of Māori family life.
2. Another copy - A second edition was republished privately by the Caxton Press 1964 in the same manner with an additional 20 photographs. Illustrated card covers, a little light damp damage.
3. Publicity brochure [7]p, with 'Publisher's Notes' and includes copies of various letters and newspaper editorials published at the time regarding the controversary surrounding the publication.
[photographs and story, 3 items]
1. Washday at the Pa. School Publications Branch, Dept of Education, Wellington 1964, first edition. 32p, photographs, 234mm, soft card illustrated covers, light marks.
This edition caused controversy and was withdrawn following a campaign by the Māori Women's Welfare League who argued it displayed an inaccurate view of Māori family life.
2. Another copy - A second edition was republished privately by the Caxton Press 1964 in the same manner with an additional 20 photographs. Illustrated card covers, a little light damp damage.
3. Publicity brochure [7]p, with 'Publisher's Notes' and includes copies of various letters and newspaper editorials published at the time regarding the controversary surrounding the publication.
Condition
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