Description
Octavo, 256pp. Maroon cloth, title in silver on spine. Stated “first published 1968” on copyright page. In publishers dust jacket, retail price on front flap, fine condition. In custom made half blue morocco slipcase and chemise. Inscribed by the author “with my devoted love and admiration. Zara. 10-12-68.” A fine copy.
Comments: Dame Zara Kate Bate (Holt) was the wife of Harold Holt, the 17th Prime Minister of Australia. Prime Minister Holt disappeared while swimming off the coast of Australia in rough conditions. His body was never recovered. His wife published this book a year after his untimely death.
