46 May Gibbs Collection 1913-1990s Collection of 128 items accumulated over 30 years, containing many unique items rarely seen for sale, including complete sets of postcards for the Gumnut Series (consisting of 12 cards), and a series on sports (consisting of 6 cards); very rare Kookaburra postcards from WWI; classic books such as very scarce Bib and Bub books; softcover booklets with original envelopes; rare illustrated sheet music; and a large, comprehensive collection of ephemera printed during her lifetime. The collection consists of: 34 books with her illustrations; 28 postcards in varying issues and presentations including printer's proofs; 66 illustrated ephemeral items consisting of a title page autographed in ink, calendars, fabric, greeting cards, handkerchiefs, scrap sheets, posters, wrappers and scrap books with May Gibbs newspaper comic strips. The collection varies from fair to mint condition. An illustrated, detailed list is available on request. $44,500