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Second American edition, of the first Oz book. Pp. 259, [2] Illustrated in color by W.W. Denslow, plus 16 colour plates (including the title page). Mixed state of the second edition, with the title on the cover stamped "The Wizard of Oz" ("New" was the first state) Binding variant 'B' with 'The' at head of spine in unserified type and with period following 'Baum' on spine; three entries in the copyright notice; plates in variant order 'A'. Bienvenue & Schmidt p. 7.; the crow's eyes on the front cover stamped in orange; the illustration on p.49 at the bottom of the page; resetting of type to the top of lines of pp. 169 and [7]; and with the illustration of the crying lion is on p.68 (was later substituted for with the worried lion on p.63). Light rubbing to the cover and toning to the pages, binding slightly shaken still tight. Contemporary name and Inscription in pencil to front end page, Stamp of Fred'k Loeser & Co, Department store in Brooklyn to bottom of title page. Uncommon 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.