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Baum, L. Frank. THE WIZARD OF OZ. London: Hutchinson, (1939). First U. K. Film Tie-In edition, released in tandem with the 1939 legendary MGM Musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum?s children?s literature high spot. An oversized volume with a photo cover which still retains its matching wraparound dust jacket. There are eight full-page color stills from the film inserted in the text featuring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan, and Margaret Hamilton. Many of W. W. Denslow?s black & white line illustrations from the original 1900 Wizard Of Oz first edition, some full-page, are also found throughout. The volume is exceedingly Fine, virtually faultless, and the original priced (5/-) dust jacket is very nearly Fine as well (just lightly used, a tiny bit soft at the spine tip, a small flap clip, and with no restoration or repair). In short, an ideal copy of this glamorous large-format Wizard of Oz film edition, by far the best example of this delightful and charismatic film edition that we?ve seen in decades.

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.