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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L Frank Baum
Fantasy
Children's Literature
1913
Hardcover
USD$1,750

Description

REillY & Britton Chicago, 1913. HBDJ, 1913, 1st EdItion, 2nd Printing, with titles through AUNT JANE'S NIECES Out West), FINE-/VG+, AS-IS, DJ with some light wear and tiny Chips tears edges Extremites DJ, , DJ light Rub, Light FADE, Wear & Very Light Soil, , Beautiful beige Cloth with purPle Lilacs & Picture InLay on DJ duplicated, Lettered in Orange on DJ Spine light Soiling & Small Chip aT edge spine, Interior nice tight Clean light Rub, Wear FoX, 276 pgs + ADS in Back for Flying Girls Series, Daring Twins ETC, Pasted BeAutiful Color Picture Inlay on Cover, . First Edition. Hard Cover.

About The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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.

Identifying the First Edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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