The Royal Book of Oz
$150.00 USD • Used
The 15th book in the original Oz canon & the very first one written by Ruth Plumly Thompson, though she is uncredited: Baum's name would continue to appear as the author until 1985.The endpapers, ...
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The 15th book in the original Oz canon & the very first one written by Ruth Plumly Thompson, though she is uncredited: Baum's name would continue to appear as the author until 1985.The endpapers, colorful front pastedown, & internal pen-and-ink illustrations were provided by longtime Oz artist, John R. Neill. Orig. published in 1921, this is a later (post-1935 printing), with the color plates discontinued (Hanff & Greene, p. 88). Octavo (7" x 9.25") has bright yellow-orange cloth over boards, with black lettering & design to spine. Condition is VG+: extremely clean, pages creamy white & unmarked save for old gift inscription in pen dated 1945 to the "This Book Belongs To" box. Binding strong & straight, both hinges sturdy. Exterior shows light random soil, very modest rubbing to extremities & slight corner bumping. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Product Info
Publisher: Reilly & Lee Co.
Year: 1921
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
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Country: United States
