Acres, Avis, 1910-1994: The tale of Hutu, Kawa and Tuatara, by Avis Acres. [Cover design. 1955-56].
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Acres, Avis, 1910-1994: The tale of Hutu, Kawa and Tuatara, by Avis Acres. [Cover design. 1955-56].

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Acres, Avis, 1910-1994
Description

Similar to eventual cover for "Hutu and Kawa meet Tuatara", but reversed. Hutu and Kawa stand on either side of Tuatara, on a beach looking out to sea.
Dated 1955-56, as book, "Hutu and Kawa meet Tuatara" was published in 1956.
Extended Title - Preliminary illustration for "Hutu and Kawa meet Tuatara".
Inscriptions: Recto - centre - [Title]
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour, 380 x 292 mm.

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