The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, & MAP~Facsimile of 1900 First Edition~ L.Frank Baum

Description: "Baum was a true educator, and those who read his Oz books are often made what they were not: imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders, life." --Gore Vidal."I think you are wrong to want a heart. It makes most people unhappy. If you only knew it, you are in luck not to have a heart." -- Oz.Here we offer a 1987 facsimile of the 1900 first edition of L Frank Baum's classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published by George M. Hill Company, New York, here recreated by Harper Collins as part of their "Books of Wonder" series. This was an extravagant book when published so it is a particularly attractive facsimile: large, cloth cover, decorative endpapers, very high quality paper, with all decorations and all 24 color plates. Comes with an inserted Oz-themed placeholding ribbon, color laminated map of the lands of Oz, and a modern printing of period reviews and ads for this classic. Book is in very good condition with light wear to the boards and mildew staining to the top of the text block (please see pics). 268 pages, measures approximately 8.25 x 6.75-inches. This children's classic will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a very special and thoughtful gift.Please click HERE to see the other Oz classics and firsts we offer! Please click HERE to browse our entire shelf of facsimile editions! Please click HERE to peruse our shelf of other iconic children's firsts! Check out our shelf of other iconic fantasy and sci-fi firsts by clicking HERE!** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 44.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

End Time: 2025-02-09T21:28:10.000Z

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