A first edition of Dust or Polish by Norman Lindsay, published in 1950. A good, solid copy in the original boards, with the original illustrated dust jacket, the binding firm and sound, and pages clean overall with expected age-toning and no loose leaves.
In a complete dust jacket, protected in a removable sleeve, showing age-related wear including edge chipping, small losses, creasing, soiling to the rear panel, and minor tears at the lower spine, though remaining visually appealing and increasingly uncommon for this title.
Written during a mature and confident phase of Lindsay’s career, Dust or Polish reflects his sharp wit and seasoned social observation. Moving beyond his more overtly mythic or pastoral works, the novel offers controlled satire and character-driven realism, revealing the authority of an established cultural figure unafraid to challenge social convention.
