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Indianapolis: Bobbs Merrill, 1914. 1st edition thus. Hardcover. Fine. Denslow, W.W.. 1st printing of the second edition using the amended title. Binding A cover variant, blue-green cloth, curly ampersand on spine logo. Variant A of the copyright notice. (Bienvenue: The Book Collector's Guide to L. Frank Baum and Oz). 16 full-color inserts including title page, green and orange illustrated endpapers. Previous owner's names on second blank page, one in pencil, one in ink, otherwise an exceptionally nice copy of a scarce edition.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a children's novel written by L. Frank Baum. It tells the story of Dorothy, a young farm girl who is whisked away to the magical Land of Oz by a tornado. Alongside her dog Toto, she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion, and they journey together to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz. Along the way, they face various challenges and the wicked Witch of the West. Dorothy's goal is to return home to Kansas, and she eventually discovers that the power to do so has been with her all along. The story is celebrated for its vivid imagery, and the underlying message that true bravery, love, and intelligence come from within.

Look for the text 'Published by the George M. Hill Company. May, 1900.' on the copyright page, along with no listing of later printings.