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Berkeley, CA: Parnassus Press, 1968. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing with faint vertical smudge on title page. Signed by Ursula K. Le Guin and inscribed to a former owner. Publisher's original trade binding, with turquoise cloth stamped in black. Near Fine, with binding lightly cocked, large rubber stamp to front paste down reading "purchased at USPS auction", former owner name at top of page above Le Guin's inscription. In a Near Fine dust jacket with "11 up $3.95" present at the top corner of the front flap and bottom corner clipped generally as issued; foxing, light edge wear and light worming to jacket, with spine lightly toned. A lovely copy of this influential fantasy novel for children, originally published by a small press. Signed copies of the first printing are scarce.

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.