marbles in my pocket by lydia pender

Key Details:

• Title: Marbles in My Pocket

• Author: Lydia Pender

• Illustrator: Pixie O’Harris

• Publisher: The Writers' Press, Sydney

• Year of Publication: c.1950s (exact year not printed, but known period of activity for author and illustrator)

• Edition: Presumed First Edition

• Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket, green cloth boards with black illustration)

• Pages: Unnumbered, approx. 28pp

• Language: English

• Genre: Children's Poetry / Illustrated Verse

• Illustrations: Black & white line drawings by Pixie O’Harris

Mini Story or Hook:

Whimsy and childhood memories shine in Marbles in My Pocket, a delicate collection of children’s verse from Australian poet Lydia Pender. Brought to life by the enchanting illustrations of Pixie O’Harris, these poems invite young readers—and nostalgic adults—into a world of fairies, animals, and everyday magic. Originally published by The Writers' Press in Sydney, this mid-century gem captures the innocence of Australian childhoods with charm and gentle humour.

Condition:

Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a charming vintage hardcover with lovely shelf appeal:

• Green cloth boards with illustration and title stamped in black; minimal wear to edges and corners.

• No dust jacket as issued.

• Binding is firm and intact; internal hinges holding well.

• Light foxing to endpapers; pages show mild age toning but are otherwise clean and unmarked.

• Ghosting from tape residue on both pastedowns and flyleaves, likely from an old protective cover.

• No inscriptions or library markings.

A beautiful survivor, ideal for collectors of Pixie O’Harris or mid-century Australian children’s books.
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