The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence of its partial dust jacket was not even detailed by american book prices current. The binding is in first state with the publishers imprint at the foot of the spine printed in capitals and in green. Frank baums original tale, the wonderful wizard of oz, readers will find themselves along a familar yellow brick road and with their favorite beloved characters after more than a hundred years since its first publication, the wonderful wizard of oz continues to charm its readers on an adventure of selfdiscovery filled with excitement, flying monkeys, and wicked witches to the emerald. The musical premiered in new york city on january 21, 1903. Feb 07, 2017 the binding is in first state with the publishers imprint at the foot of the spine printed in capitals and in green. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. Denslow, and the 100th anniverary edition pictured here replicates that one. Frank baum, 5th edition, 5nd printing, based on the bridgeport, conn printers imprint. This printing contains 8 color and 8 black and white full page illustrations by w. Here is a vintage copy of the wonder city of oz book, 1940 by john r. Denslow with 24 tippedin color plates, plus numerous duotone illustrations in the text. The new wizard of oz by baum, bobbs merrill abebooks. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Ive heard several fullcast dramatizations of the wizard of oz on cd, and this bbc version is one of the best.
The wonderful wizard of oz book publication the first edition copy of the wonderful wizard of oz published in chicago in august of 1900 by geo m. Wizard of oz fabric, wizard of oz costumes for girls, wizard of oz costumes, l. Annabel is a rare book in any early edition by the author of the wonderful wizard of oz. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. The book, as stated before, is in exceptional overall condition, the colors of the original cover are superb and not spoiled nor faded, they are rather brilliant and vivid, and an important contribution to its value is the spine, usually wizard of oz copies are missing the spine or the front orand back cover are detached from the spine, since the publisher used animal based acidic glue during. 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. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. The book itself, the wizard of oz, is valuable, but when i see this, this isnt just signed at a book signing. Wonderful wizard of oz by a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
Original state a binding of light green cloth pictorially stamped and lettered in red and a darker green, pictorial pastedown endpapers, issued without free endpapers. Frank baums original book, it ends up being overlong and dull. Whats so special is this drawing, which is an ink drawing. This price guide has uptodate prices latest update was on spetember 2019 on almost all collectible wizard of oz series books and serves as the most useful tool whether you are interested in buying or selling. Frank baums the wizard of oz short tales classics by l. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting, a delightfully levelheaded heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was enormously popular and became a classic of childrens literature. Neill, famous oz illustrator who continued writing the series for a while. The gold foil has adds an elevated touch with an authentic looking reflective sheen that envelopes the front, back, and spine with a generous amount of sparkle. Identifyingwizard of oz book first editions wonderful books of oz. Now many more young readers today an become acquainted with the cowardly lion, the beautiful glinda, the great and terrible oz himself, and all the other immortal creatures living in the land of oz.
Wizard of oz book vintage denslow blue poster cover, l frank. First edition 1st state 1900 the wonderful wizard of oz l. The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. Frank baums famous childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was first published on may 17, 1900.
Books of wonder, 1990, reproduction of first edition, highquality paper, color plates, illustrated by john r. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner. Wonderful wizard by baum frank abebooks passion for books. Wonderful wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition. The cyclone had set the house down very gentlyfor a cyclonein the midst of a country of marvelous beauty. The wonderful wizard of oz, childrens book written by l.
Or at least she was, until her house is swept up in a cyclone and sent hurtling through the air. Today it is more commonly known under the shortened title, the wizard of oz. The council with the munchkins of the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Wonder city of oz wizard of oz book john r neill reilly. There are also single color blue, red, and green depending on section denslow illustrations throughout the text, based on the true 1st edition of the wonderful wizard of oz. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Some light wear to spine ends and tips, some soiling to covers, short tear head of front hinge and ends of rear hinge, text block sound. There are many editions available of the wonderful wizard of oz, but the original was very much a team effort of author baum and illustator w.
We have to keep in mind that even though it has been more than hundred years since this book was published it still carries the name of a modern fairytale. Collectable wizard of oz books are for sale from the first edition at. The book was a huge hit as soon as it was published in 1900 and was followed by more than a dozen sequels. Original state a binding of light green cloth pictorially stamped and lettered in red and. In good condition with fading to spine lettering, wear to cloth corners and a little fraying starting at spine ends. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and. Wonderful old set of books here, once loved by many children, ready to be enjoyed by you and yours for om 752584077.
Grey cloth covers with red spine strip, black and gold stamping on spine. It should be noted that prepublicationadvance copies become available in may of 1900 with the name of geo. I love this book since i was a child and i can say. Buy the wonderful wizard of oz by l frank baum online at alibris. Perfect for reading aloud to kiddos and getting them started on good literature. The second edition appeared in order to capitalize on the success of the 1902 stage adaptation of. The new wizard of oz book bobbs merrill ed l frank. Its clearly an original drawing that was clearly done for the person the book was inscribed to, dorothy rountree.
The book, including cover, spine, binding, and pages, is in very good condition overall. Wonderful wizard of oz book the fast for sale online ebay. L frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz 19001900 abebooks. The wonderful wizard of oz collectors custom clamshell case only not a book by baum, l. Vintage wizard of oz true white spine editions exlibrarybook set descriptions as follows. The wonderful wizard of oz first edition rare oz books. Original pale green cloth stamped in green and red. The cover of the hill first edition of the wonderful wizard of oz is shown below. According to the book collectors guide to baum, from the 1930s. And were not talking about lions and tigers and bears. But the journey of reading and losing oneself in this remarkable edition is in no way second best. Despite early dates, books titled the wonderful wizard of oz are not first editions if they dont have the hill imprint at the base of the spine.
Amyhenry25 favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite. The wizard of oz, white spine edition 11 book set vintage. See more ideas about art, the wonderful wizard of oz, wizard of oz book. Youre off to read the wizard, the wonderful wizard of oz. Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates.
L frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz first edition seller. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The wizard of oz is as timeless and classic as they come, and the only way this edition could be better would be if it actually transported us to oz. 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. Dorothy gale is a farm girl whos living a quiet life in kansas with her uncle henry and aunt em, her miserable, but loving, relatives. When dorothy and her little dog toto are caught shelve the wonderful wizard of oz. Jan 31, 2015 this pin was discovered by les carpenter.
For example, the first edition copies of the wonderful wizard of oz in 2010. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. 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. 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. Interior is very goodhinges are tight, pages are quite clean. There were lovely patches of greensward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits. The publishers imprint at foot of spine in red in plain, unserifed type, with co.
Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. Wizard of oz book vintage denslow blue poster cover, l. Check the publishers imprint on the spine or title page. 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.
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 adaptation as well as the iconic 1939 liveaction film. First edition, first issue, second state with all points present and red unserifed spine imprint. The wonderful wizard of oz by l frank baum alibris. The wonderful wizard of oz by l frank baum abebooks. Oz the primary works first state of the first oz book 1.
This book is in near very good condition, with some rubbing to edges of exterior cloth, corners and spine. The wonderful wizard of oz an exhibition of his published writings, in commemoration of the centenary of his birth, may 15, 1856 l. The wonderful wizard of oz coming up at bonhams fine books. The cmla version on four cds is so slavishly faithful to every episode in l. Denslow presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. The wizard of oz, book 1 library binding may 1, 1986. You may think you know this one cold, but even if youve seen the movie a thousand times, youre in for a few surprises. Banks of gorgeous flowers the wonderful wizard of oz 21.