Language of the Sand   Poems by   Roland E. Robinson ________________________________     Book Title Language of the Sand   Publication Details Published by Lyre Bird Writers Place: New York Date:  1949 Edition: First  Language:  English   Physical Dimensions Format:  Softcover Dimensions:  14.4cm x 22.7cm x 0.4mm Pages:  18   About this Book Condition:  Stapled pamphlet binding fully enclosed by a gloss (though faded) dust jacket in exceptional condition for age. The Lyre Bird Writers are a group of iconic Australian poets who wrote and published over two decades.  These highly sort after and rare published works were produced between 1949 and 1969.  Only seven poets were chosen to showcase Australian poetry. The very first book of seven, Language of the Sand, is this particular title.  This was followed by: 1950 The Darkened Window by Nancy Cato 1951 Cyprus Pine by Ray Mathew 1951 Imminent Summer by Nancy Keesing, with a Norman Lindsay frontispiece 1954 Ploughman and Poet by David Rowbotham 1956 The Other Meaning, poems by Vivian Smith 1969 Tim Thorne published his book Tense Mood and Voice.  The National Library of Australia does not have a complete set available to the public. A truly collectible series. Please see photos for condition!     H100