This copy is special in that it was autographed by fred a. Its not surprising that his works are highly soughtafter by book collectors. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. The set is comprised of the wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, dorothy and the wizard of oz, the road to oz, the emerald city of oz, the patchwork girl of oz, tiktok of oz, the scarecrow of oz, rinkitink in oz, the lost princess of oz. With advancing technology, it is becoming less and less rare for an adaptation to be better known than an original work, especially if the original work is a book. Rare bookspecial collections reading room jefferson lj239. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly american fairy tale, as baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used oldfashioned.
The wonderful wizard of oz by frank l baum facsimile first edition 1987. Truly one of the very best collectible copies of any antique oz book we have ever come across. Chronicles of a young girl, dorothy gale, is one of the bestknown stories in american culture. The wonderful adaptations of oz books tell you why, inc. The engravings were made by the illinois engraving company, the paper was supplied by the dwight brothers paper company, and messrs. Denslow presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. Regularly stocked editions of baums work include the penny royal edition. The wonderful wizard of oz coming up at bonhams fine. Frank baums biggest success, but it was not his first popular book for children. Illustrated titlepage in color, illustrated endpapers. And this book, the wonderful wizard of oz is the one that started it all. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and.
The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. Dorothy and the wizard in oz the fourth book in baums oz series, dorothy returns to lands of magic and fantasy with her cousin zeb, kitten eureka, and a cabhorse named jim. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. The boards are rich in color with light rubbing to the panels. A delightful first edition of this classic tale of the wonderful wizard of oz. An epic adventure that takes dorothy in the land of oz where she meets three characters scarecrow, tin woodman, and coward lion. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz, and its sequels, has long been a favorite of readers. Baum worked in many trades before he wrote the wonderful wizard of oz, including publisher, poultry breeder, doortodoor salesman and newspaper editor 2. Baum worked in many trades before he wrote the wonderful wizard of oz, including publisher, poultry breeder, doortodoor salesman and newspaper editor. The wonderful wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition.
This colorful promotional poster issued by baums first publishers shows the author surrounded by the covers of eight of his early books, including the wonderful wizard of oz. The text, plates and binding are not in the first sate but the title page is a first state, having the verso blank and no notice. Join dorothy and her dog, toto, as they are whirled up in a great cyclone and find themselves in the magical land of oz. Denslow, and published at the turn of the 20th century in the year 1900. Antique 1904 the marvelous land of oz l frank baum red hardcover. The oz book series by multiple authors includes books the wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, and several more. Frank baum tells a good tale, has a lively imagination, and writes from the heart, particularly when it comes to explaining why one would want to leave a. Frank baum, including first editions, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the wizard of oz.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. L frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz first edition seller. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. The wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, dorothy and the wizard of oz, the road to oz, the emerald city of oz, the patchwork girl of oz, tiktok of oz, the scarecrow of oz, rinkitink in oz, the lost princess of oz, the tin woodman of oz, the magic of oz, glinda of oz. A superb copy bound in the original publishers cloth.
Light green cloth stamped in green and red with publishers name at spine in red, with the co having the o enclosed in the. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He also enjoyed moderate play writing success, staging productions in a theater his. Oct 31, 2019 rare first edition, first printing copy of the wonderful wizard of oz signed by the author l. Frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz 1st ed 2nd state,c binding rare. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book.
He also enjoyed moderate play writing success, staging productions in a theater his father constructed for him. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly american fairy tale, as baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a cornfield scarecrow, a mechanical woodman, and a humbug wizard who used oldfashioned hokum to express that. The wonderful wizard of oz, commonly known as the wizard of oz, is the first book in the famous oz series by author l. Oz books values the wizard of oz books rare, first editions. A fragmented dust jacket for a first edition of wonderful wizard of oz 1900 by l. First edition, second state with first state of plate facing p. It might astound you online search of past inventory sales data can be found in the oz books store out. Tolkien and others with modern day motion picture associations. Printed in 1900, this extraordinarily rare prepublication copy retains its first state. Hill company in chicago on may 17, 1900, and has since been reprinted countless times, most often under the name the wizard of oz, which is the name of both the 1902 stage play and the extremely popular, highly acclaimed 1939 film version.
Neill, 2 by jack snow, and one each by rachel cosgrove payes and by eloise jarvis mcgraw and her daughter. Hill, 1900, first edition 2nd issue binding with plain unserified type in red lettering as opposed to green, some wear to corner tips and spine extremities, some soiling to spine and covers, light silverfish damage to spine and rear cover, inner hinges strengthened, else a good or better collectible copy of. Loaded with information and news and a bookshop and faq and links and all kinds of great ozzy things. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. The key point, and the only one thats definitive and rare, is the color of the publishers. With bright coloured illustrations throughout the text and in very good condition.
This comic adaptation of the book the wonderful wizard of oz is rare on many levels. They encounter vegetable people living under the world, and dorothy is reunited with the. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. The wonderful wizard of oz which is a first edition, first state in a b binding. A very special, beautifully illustrated gift edition of frank l. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Hill company in chicago on may 17, 1900, and has since been reprinted countless times, most often under the name the wizard of oz, which is the name of both the 1902 stage play and the extremely popular, highly acclaimed. The wonderful wizard of oz at usborne childrens books. This colorful promotional poster issued by baums first publishers shows the author surrounded by the covers of eight of his early books, including the wonderful wizard of. It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 broadway musical. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american classic, and will probably astonish those who know only the movie, which took considerable liberties with the story in its adaptation. Oz books values the wizard of oz books rare, first. As most folks know, an enormous cyclone suddenly hit young dorothy gales home in kansas, resulting in the extraordinary transportation of said home, girl and dog across time and space to the wondrous land of oz. Works by l frank baum, john r neill, and w w denslow, plus roycrofter books, childrens books and historical ephemera.
According to bill stillman, this is from a 1974 bookandrecord set published by childrens records of america, ny. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Among the five baum titles published in 1900, preeminent even then was the wonderful wizard of oz. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. Looking for rare oz books and ephemera at decent prices. Vintage glinda of oz 1920 book 1st ed printing frank baum. Frank baum, author of the wonderful wizard of oz, was a master. The wizard of oz book by frank baum, wicked, mgm, judy garland, ruth. In turn, these books became favorites of my daughters. Here is an unusual large, softcover reproduction of the wonderful wizard of oz book, which includes reproduction of 16 color plates by w w denslow from the original 1st edition book. It is also widley considered to be one of the very first official american fairytales and fables. Baums wellloved classic the wonderful wizard of oz complete and unabridged.
Wizard of oz book the wonderful wizard of oz by frank baum. Many of these books are not actually the original printings of these books. The oz books join the international wizard of oz club. Identifyingwizard of oz book first editions wonderful books of oz. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the wonderful wizard of oz. One of the true classics of american literature, the wonderful wizard of oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations.
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