Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 118pp, bibliography, num bw & col ills. Or olive cloth in jacket. Prev owners name on front pastedown, minimal wear to edges. Very light edge wear to jacket with repaired 1 1/2 inch tear to rear panel and another slightly smaller at front spine fold. Autobiography of Pixie O'Haris, one of Australia's premier children's book writers and illustrators from her first days in Australia, through the Great Depression, her early days with brush and pen, memories of Miles Franklin, her characters (Marmaduke, Poppy Treloar etc) and an Irish Fairy Tale. Concludes with a comprehensive biliography of all books written and/or illustrated by her, anthologies including her poems, theatre works, and community artwork. Size: Sml 4to.
Dust Jacket Fine Roy 8vo 120pp b/w & Colour Illust Hard Cover Fine This is O'Harris's autobiography. She illustrated books and magazines and met the literati and artists of her time.
Dust Jacket Fine Roy 8vo 120pp b/w & Colour Illust Hard Cover Fine This is O'Harris's autobiography. She illustrated books and magazines and met the literati and artists of her time.
Published by Rigby 1983, 1983
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Foreword by Walter McVitty. 119pp, illustrated throughout in colour and b/w, appendix: books written and illustrated by Pixie O'Harris; books illustrated by Pixie O'Harris, anthologies incluing poems by Pixie O'Harris, theatre, community artwork, tinted end-papers. Prelims and end-pages lightly foxed. Green cloth boards in dust-jacket. The autobiography of Australia's well-known and well-loved children's book illustrator. Size: 4to.
Published by Rigby, Adelaide, 1983
Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australia
Hardback. Pixie O'Harris, Rigby, Adelaide. Author: Pixie O'HarrisBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, Adelaide, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography delves into the life and experiences of Pixie O'Harris, offering readers a personal glimpse into her world. The narrative likely explores her journey, inspirations, and the events that shaped her life. It may reveal intimate details, reflections, and insights gained throughout her years. Readers can expect a candid account of her experiences, offering a unique perspective on her life and times. Hardback.
Seller: Elizabeth's Bookshops, Fremantle, WA, Australia
First Edition
Hardcover in Dustjacket. Condition: Near Fine. AUSTRALIANA CHILDREN'S BOOKS BIOGRAPHY ART - Marcie Muir collection of Australian children's books. First Edition. 119 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. #070625 O'Harris, Pixie, 1903-1991 Children's literature in English. Australian writers, 1945-: O'Harris, Pixie, 1903-. Biographies Children's literature, Australian Authors, Australian -- Biography Illustration of books -- Australia Illustrators -- Australia -- Biography Illustration of books -- Australia -- Juvenile literature Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.
Published by Rigby Publishers, Adelaide, 1983, 1983
Seller: City Basement Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
4to, hardback, 119pp. Very good condition in good dustwrapper (lightly bumped and creased at upper spine, light foxing to inside edges). Bumped. Illustrated throughout - mostly in colour. Pictures available on request.
Published by Rigby Adelaide 1983, 1983
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition hardback with dust jacket As New quarto 119pp., colour & b/w plates, text ills., appendix, Autobiography of Australia's best-known and well-loved children's book illustrator.
27.0 x 20.0cms 120pp b/w & colour illusts fine hardback with blue leather covered boards & tan leather spine & corners in navy leathercovered slipcase (no 26 of the edition of 150 numbered copies author's signature This is O'Harris's autobiography. She illustrated books and magazines and met the literati and artists of her time. The chapters are: first days in Australia; beating the Depression; with brush & pen; memories of Miles Franklin; Marmaduke Poppy Treloar & others; an Irish fairy tale.
27.0 x 20.0cms 120pp b/w & colour illusts fine hardback with blue leather covered boards & tan leather spine & corners in navy leathercovered slipcase (no 262 of the edition of 150 numbered copies author's signature) This is O'Harris's autobiography. She illustrated books and magazines and met the literati and artists of her time. The chapters are: first days in Australia; beating the Depression; with brush & pen; memories of Miles Franklin; Marmaduke Poppy Treloar & others; an Irish fairy tale.
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 119pp, appendix, num bw & col ills. Or blue leather with tan leather spine and corners, in slipcase. Slipcase surface curling from card at top and bottom, some light rubbing. SIGNED, numbered limited edition of 150 copies of which this #144. Autobiography of one of Australia's best known and best loved children's book illustrators. Size: 4to.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New.
Hardcover. Condition: New.
Published by Rigby, Adelaide, 1983
Seller: Kay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Pp. 120, illustrated throughout in colour and black & white (several full page), appendix; cr. 4to; green boards, spine lettered in white, bottom edges of boards slightly faded, with two tiny bruises to bottom edge of upper board; dust wrapper, a trifle soiled; Rigby, Adelaide, 1983. First trade edition. White (Volume 2) 6220. *Autobiography of the Australian children's book illustrator and author.
Publication Date: 1983
Seller: Berkelouw Rare Books, Berrima, NSW, Australia
(Adelaide: Rigby Publishers, 1983). Sm. 4to. Orig. cloth. Dustjacket. (120pp.). With illust. title-page, num. text-illusts. many of which are full-page, some in col., and facsimiles. 1st ed. NOTE: Autobiography of one of Australia's best known & well-loved children's book illustrators, Pixie O'Harris.
Publication Date: 1983
Seller: Berkelouw Rare Books, Berrima, NSW, Australia
(Adelaide: Rigby, 1983). Sm. 4to. Or. hf. calf. In gilt illust. full calf slipcase. (120pp.). With illustrated title-page, num. text-illusts of which some are coloured, and facsimiles. First Edition: Collector's Issue, limited to 150 numbered & signed copies together with an original signed etching. Fine. NOTE: Autobiography of one of Australia's best known and well-loved children's book illustrators.