1. Wizard Of Oz First Edition Set

Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo. Condition: Very Good. This is it, the one you've been looking for! This is a True First Edition of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1899, 1900). All points for state B are present (state A was a ltd printing for the author's friends); all plates present. This book has had some restoration, highly professional work which has left the book in Very Good or better condition. Scans and points details available on request.

Reference for verification of points: Bibliographia Oziana. (NOTE: We also have a verified Baum signature available, for your consideration!

Ask for information.). Seller Inventory # 011813 1. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo M. Hill Co., Chicago, 1900.

Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing with ALL 24 color plates including the rare color plate between page 14 and 15. This copy is authentically INSCRIBED and SIGNED by L. Frank Baum on the second page before the title. Within U.S.A.About this Item: George M. Condition: Very Good.

Very Scarce Classic in First Edition/First Printing/First State Text AND First State Illustatrations! The ONLY copy I have had in 30 years. All yrcyusl points are in their earliest state: publishers advertisements on page 2 enclosed in a box, verso of tp is blank, line 1 of page 14 reads 'low wail on'; fourth line from the bottom of page 81 reads 'pieces'; the last line on pages 100 and 186 both have perfect type (indicating this among the earliest copies released); line 1 of page 227 reads 'While Tin Woodman'; the colophon on the rear fixed endpaper is typeset in eleven lines and is boxed. The plates are ALL the earliest form, plate opposite p. 34 with two blue spots on the moon and page 92 having red shading on the horizon. The binding is the second state with publisher's name stamped in red with plain type unserifed type and the 'o' inside the 'c'.

More attractive than usually encountered and has probably been professionally recased. Brief inscription on FFEP. The text block is UNUSUALLY CLEAN AND TIGHT.

I found NO dog eared pages and pages very sharp and attractive. All 24 illustration are very attractive and do NOT have wear. The book is housed in Custom Morocco drop box. A Masterpiece in superior condition! Seller Inventory # ABE-345 3. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo M. Hill Co., Chicago, 1900.

Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing. A superb copy bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's cloth.

The book is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocks or leans. The boards are rich in color with light rubbing to the panels. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Chicago Geo. Hill Co., 1900.

The Most Famous American Children's Book, First Edition of L. Frank Baum's Classic 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' BAUM, L. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With pictures by W.W. Chicago: Geo. Hill Co., 1900. First edition, first state of text.

With the first state of the Moon plate facing p. 34, having the two dark blue blots on the moon. The publisher s imprint at foot of spine in red in plain, unserifed type, with 'CO.'

Set in ordinary fashion, (only a few unobtainable presentation copies with the green publisher's imprint we issued before this issue). The verso of the title-page plate is blank, bearing no copyright notice. Also with the following first issue points: on p. 2, the publisher s advertisements are boxed; on p. 14, line one begins 'low wail on.'

81, fourth line from bottom has 'peices'; p. 227, line 1 begins: 'While Tin Woodman.' ; and the colophon in eleven lines and boxed, with the initial letter in color; with perfect type in the last line of p.

And the plate facing p. 92 in the first state with the red shading on the horizon. In the second state of binding (Binding B), 'Binding A, with the publisher's spine imprint in green, is relatively uncommon and associated with the very early prepublication copies.'

(Bienvenue, pg 4). Quarto (8 3/8 x 6 1/2 inches; 212 x 164 mm). 259, 1, blank, 1, 1, blank pp. Twenty-four inserted color plates (including title). Original light green cloth pictorially stamped and lettered in red and a darker green Pictorial pastedown endpapers (issued without free endpapers). Spine extremities and outer hinges with a bit of rubbing and chipping.

Boards with some light soiling and a few minor light red stains to front board. Inner hinges with a bit of expert restoration. Previous owner's old ink inscription on the first blank. Overall, an exceptional copy of a extremely popular children's book which therefore is usually found in quite poor condition. Housed in a full navy blue morocco slipcase. Blanck, Peter Parley to Penrod, pp.

Greene and Hanff, pp. Seller Inventory # 67769 5. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo M. Hill Co., Chicago, 1900.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing with ALL 24 color plates including the rare color plate between page 14 and 15. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Chicago Geo. Hill Co, 1900. First Edition of ' The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' BAUM, L.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With pictures by W.W. Chicago: Geo.

Hill Co., 1900. First edition, second state. With the following points: on p. 2, the publisher s advertisement has no box; on p. 14, line one begins 'low wail of.' 81, fourth line from bottom has 'pieces'; p.

227, line 1 begins: 'While The Woodman.' ; and the colophon is reset in thirteen lines with no box; with broken type in the last line of p. The verso of the title-page has a press-printed copyright notice, with the 'R' s having tails that are on a line with the rest of the printing. Second state of plate facing p. 34 without the two dark-blue blots on the moon and the second state of plate facing p. 92 without the pink shading at the horizon. Quarto (8 5/16 x 6 3/8 inches; 211 x 165 mm).

259, 1, blank, 1, 1, blank pp. Twenty-four inserted color plates (including title).

Original light green cloth pictorially stamped and lettered in red and a darker green (variant C with publisher s imprint at foot of spine in red in serifed type, with the 'C' of 'Co.' Encircling the 'o').

Pictorial pastedown endpapers (issued without free endpapers). Cloth is lightly soiled and spine is a bit darkened, but without any restoration. Text with a small amount of soiling and finger smudging to outer margins. Some pages lightly toned.

Plate facing page 44 with three tiny spots where the paper stuck to the facing page. Plate facing page 80 with a small closed marginal tear, not affecting illustration. Previous owner's old ink signature on preliminary leaf. Closed tear to front hinge which has been professionally restored. Overall, a very good copy of a book usually found in poor condition.

Housed in a custom full green morocco clamshell. Seller Inventory # 65777 7. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo M.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition of The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz By L. Frank Baum BAUM, L. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With Pictures by W.W.

Chicago: Geo. Hill Co, 1900. First Edition of ' The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. First edition, second state with first state of plate facing p.34 with the two dark blots on the moon. The points are as following: on p. 2, the publisher s advertisement has no box; on p. 14, line one begins 'low wail of.'

81, fourth line from bottom has 'pieces'; p. 227, line 1 begins: 'While The Woodman.' ; and the colophon is reset in thirteen lines with no box; with broken type in the last line of p. The verso of the title-page has a press-printed copyright notice, with the 'R' s having tails that are on a line with the rest of the printing. First state of plate facing p.

34 with the two dark-blue blots on the moon and the second state of plate facing p. 92 without the pink shading at the horizon. Quarto (8 5/16 x 6 3/8 inches; 211 x 165 mm). 259, 1, blank, 1, 1, blank pp. Twenty-four inserted color plates (including title).

Original light green cloth pictorially stamped and lettered in red and a darker green (variant C with publisher s imprint at foot of spine in red in serifed type, with the 'C' of 'Co.' Encircling the 'o').

Pictorial pastedown endpapers (issued without free endpapers). Two tiny soil spots to front cover and some light toning to spine, previous owner's contemporary gift inscription first page, dated 1900. Preserved in a custom archival mylar. Housed in a custom full green morocco clamshell, lettered in gilt on spine. Overall, a very good copy, quite fresh and rarely seen in such nice condition. Seller Inventory # ABE-301 8. Within U.S.A.About this Item: George M.

Hill & Company, Chicago & New York, 1900. First edition, second state of 'the first truly enduring American fantasy' (Connolly, 38). Octavo, original pictorial green cloth, illustrated by W.W. Denslow with 24 color plates, many illustrations in text, and on paste-downs (issued without endpapers). Hanff & Greene I, state 2 of text and plates, binding variant B with un-serifed red publisher's imprint at foot of spine; Peter Parley to Penrod, state Z, title state C/D.

In very good condition with some professional restoration to the joints. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise box. Baum worked in many trades before he wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, including publisher, poultry breeder, door-to-door salesman and newspaper editor. 'Among the five Baum titles published in 1900, preeminent even then was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The New York Times found it 'bright and joyous' and omnisciently offered, 'It will indeed be strange if there be a normal child who will not enjoy the story.' The first edition was a picturesque novelty with its 24 color plates and many line drawings; Denslow's conceptions of the characters and landscapes contributed immeasurably to the book's popularity' (Fricke, 22). Baum 'set out to change children's books and made a lasting contribution to American literature The Wizard of Oz has entered American folklore.

It reflected and has altered the American character' (Hearn, xiii). 'Those who read the Oz books are often made what they were not imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders, life' (Gore Vidal). Seller Inventory # 102548 9. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo M. Hill Co., Chicago, 1900.

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. A sharp copy. This UNSOPHISTICATED copy is bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's cloth. The book is in great shape with light wear to the spine and panels. The boards are solid and the colors are vivid. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book.

Within U.S.A.About this Item: George M. Hill, Chicago, 1900. Condition: very good(-). Denslow (illustrator). Illustrated with 24 color plates and many text illustrations by W.W. Large 8vo, original light tan pictorial cloth, pictorially stamped in red & green. Chicago: George M.

The book has all the first isssue textual points of the second state. All the color plates are present including the rare plate between pp. 14 & 15, but two of them (opposite pages 161 & 171) are repaired on the verso with tape. The fly-leaves are missing, the inner joints cracked and the colophon is pasted to the back board. The binding is in state C, with the letter C encircling the O, and the publisher's imprint in red. The whole book presents very well.

This copy is special in that it was autographed by Fred A. Stone & Dave Montgomery, partners and stars of musical comedy & vaudeville who portrayed the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman in the Chicago (1902) & Broadway (1903) stage productions of The Wizard of Oz.

Stone has signed his name on the List of Chapters next to an illustration of the Scarecrow. Montgomery inscribed and signed the copyright page next to an illustration of the Tin Woodman -' Say Hay when I get oiled up I'll be oil right'.

The book is housed in a tan leather clam-shell case with red & green leather spine labels. Seller Inventory # 291978 11. Within U.S.A.About this Item: George M Hill, 1900. Condition: Very Good.

A Very Attractive First Edition/First Printing second state (with no box around ads, first line of p.14 reads 'low wail of', fourth line from bottom of p.81 reads 'pieces', first line of p.227 reads 'While The Woodsman' and colophon is set in 13 lines without the box. The binding is far better than usually encountered. Very clean and bright with with lettering and cloth intact. The publishers name at the base of the spine contains the letter 'o' inside the 'C' in company (binding state c). Hinges have been professionally strengthened, as usual, but the text block is unusually clean and tight.

A few pages, at the rear, have had minor tears repaired. Spine tip/tail minor repair.

But, overall an excellent example of a title often found in poor condition. This is a superior example with attractive binding and clean sharp pages. Seller Inventory # ABE-4 12. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo. Hill Co., 1900. First Edition.

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, G.M. Hill, 1900, first edition (2nd issue binding with plain unserified type in red lettering as opposed to green), some wear to corner tips and spine extremities, some soiling to spine and covers, light silverfish damage to spine and rear cover, inner hinges strengthened, else a good or better collectible copy of this cornerstone work in the publishers original pictorial cloth binding with all plates bright and present and text block quite clean and in at least vg or better condition. Illustrated in color by W. With reference to Bibliographia OZiana, this copy has all the issue points of state B, save that the full color plate facing page 34 is in the first state with the 2 dark blue dots present on the moons surface. Seller Inventory # 00906 13. From United Kingdom to U.S.A.About this Item: Geo M.

Hill Co, Chicago, New York, 1900. Condition: Very Good. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L.

A delightful first edition, second state of this classic tale of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With bright coloured illustrations throughout the text and in very good condition. Light green cloth stamped in green and red with publisher's name at spine in red, with the 'Co' having the 'o' enclosed in the 'C'. Skillfully rebacked with the original spine relayed.

Grubby covers with a little wear to the corners or edges. Spine is darkened. Pictorial end papers in good condition. 24 coloured plates including the title and illustrations throughout the text. The contents are very clean and illustrations bright. Bindings are very good.

Advert on page 2 not included. Page 81, 4th line from bottom: 'pieces' spelled correctly. Page 227: 'While the woodman.' Pages 100 and 186 both with broken type in last line. Verso of title with printed copyright. Plate facing p34 with no extraneous blue spotches in moon. Plate facing page 92 with red removed from horizon.

13- line colophon and illustration on rear pastedown. Original 'C' binding. 9 x 6 1/2' 260pp (Greene, Hanff pp23-25). No signature. Seller Inventory # 000045 14.

From Canada to U.S.A.About this Item: George M. Hill Co., Chicago / New York, 1900, 1900.

Condition: Poor. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. With Pictures by W.W. Denslow.Chicago / New York: Geo. Hill Co., 1900. First State of the First Edition.

Pp 3-261,(1),+ 15 (of 24) full-page colour plates. Text Illustrations. 8vo, illustrated pale green cloth, stamped in red and green. First state points: page 14 line 1 begins 'low wail on'; on plate opposite page 34the moon has two dots; page 81 fourth line from bottom has 'peices'; page 227 line 1 begins 'While Tin Woodman'; colophon on rear pastedown in 11 lines with the initial letter in red and enclosed in a box; in B binding with publisher printed in red and with the O outside the C at foot of spine; however, lacking plate opp. 92 (and thus first state point cannot be verified red shading on horizon) and lacking first leaf (and thus first state point cannot be verified box around ads on page 2). The 15 of 24 plates present (and condition) are: opp.

14 'She caught Toto by the ear.' (detached, edge chipped and short tear not affecting plate); opp. 20 'I am theWitch of the North.' (very good); opp. 34 'You must be a great sorceress.' (very good); opp. 36 'Dorothy gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow.'

(very good); opp. 66 'You ought to be ashamed of yourself!'

(very good);opp. 102 'Permit me to introduce to you her Majesty, the Queen.' (smudgeaffecting plate); opp. 112 'The Lion ate some of the porridge.' (tear along gutter not affecting plate); opp. 126 'The Eyes looked at her thoughtfully.' (small smudge not affecting plate); opp.

138 'The Soldier withthe green whiskers led them through the streets.' (tears along gutter notaffecting plate); opp.

150 'The Monkeys wound many coils about his body.' (tears along gutter not affecting plate); opp.

160 'The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights.' (detached); opp. 170 'The Monkeys caught Dorothy in their arms and flew away with her.' (detached, tear to fore-edge affecting plate); opp.

Wizard Of Oz First Edition Set

212 'The Scarecrow sat on the big throne.' (tears along gutter not affecting plate); opp. 246 'The Head shot forward and struck the Scarecrow.' (vertical crease); opp.

254 'You must giveme the Golden Cap.' (tears along gutter not affecting plate). Lacking 9 ofthe 24 colour plates, text block detached from casing, hinges broken, spinecloth torn and spine ends chipped, heavy wear and smudging to cloth, lacking first leaf and bottom 2.5 inches of title page (and thus cannot verify publisher's information), brown stain to bottom margin of pp. 96-103, tearsand chipping along fore-edge of pp 113-114, tear along bottom edge of pp 251-252, numerous leaves loose, a poor, defective copy with complete text. The foundation for a restoration.

Seller Inventory # 94650 15. Within U.S.A.About this Item: Illustrated by Michael McCurdy with 25 black-and-white reproductions from scratchboard drawings. Foreword by Ray Bardbury. Original cloth, in dust wrapper. The Kansas Centennial Edition, Lawrence, Kansas 1999. This is one of 9 portfolios with each of the 25 scratchboard drawings reproduced individually on 25 sheets of archival quality paper, 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Each inkjet print is hand colored, numbered and signed by McCurdy.

The 25 illustrations are laid-into an original 4to green silk folding box, designed and handmade by James Currier of Newport, RI, with a gold-stamped spine and paper label on the front. The box has been specially designed to also hold a copy of the first edition of the Kansas Centennial Edition of the book. The book is signed and numbered by McCurdy, with an original small drawing enclosed. The portfolio is limited to 9 copies, of which only 8 are for sale. Pre-publication price. Seller Inventory # 001519 16.

Within U.S.A.About this Item: Geo. Hill, Chicago, 1900.

Condition: Very Good. Denslow, W.W. First Edition. First edition 2nd state, cover variant B. No box to publisher ads, pg 14 reads low wail of, pg. 81 reads Pieces, pg. 227 line one reads While the Tin Woodman, colophon reset with no box.

Broken type pg. Cover variant B stamped in red. 24 color illustrations including title page.

Boards in very good condition, showing light discoloration. Front and rear hinge cracked and appears to have been repaired, cover seems to have been re attached.

Previous owners sig. To front end paper, no other internal markings. Lights discoloration to a few of the pages. Several illustrations have small tears to the edges.

Illustration to page 44 seems to have been reattached. Illustration to page 92 loose but still attached, illustration to page 150 possibly reattached, illustration to page 246 loose but still attached. Illustration to page 44 shows two closed tears to the rear. Illustration to page 160 shows an abrasion to the middle of the left side. Additional photos and information available upon request.

Seller Inventory # 023999 17. Within U.S.A.About this Item: San Francisco: The Book Club of California, 2011. Folio, 141, 6; 2, 47, 5 pp. The leaf book is bound in quarter green cloth over illustrated boards; the bookbinder's analysis in printed and illustrated stiff wrappers. In a brown cloth covered slipcase. § With an original leaf from the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz printed in Chicago in 1900.

These two works bring together important new scholarship on the printing and design history of an American classic. The leaf in this copy is page 104 from chapter 9, The Queen of the Field Mice bearing nine lines of text and a field full of mice, their queen in the foreground. Seller Inventory # 104970 22. Within U.S.A.About this Item: U.S.A.: Little Simon, 2000. Condition: New. Personally signed by Robert Sabuda: 'Best Wishes!

Robert Sabuda' directly on the first inside page (under the cover), NOT inscribed to anyone. First Edition. First Printing with full number line. Book is Brand New and Unread. NO marks, no inscriptions.

Pictorial cover. No dust jacket as issued. The green spectacles for viewing is included (in special pocket on Emerald City page). Book is in pristine condition, opened only for signing, and still in original publisher's clear envelope with matching illustrated slip mirrors rear cover. This is a beautiful autographed first edition for collectors. Makes a great gift!

Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 000503 26. From United Kingdom to U.S.A.About this Item: Dent Dutton.

Hardback with dj. Illustrated by Val Biro with four gorgeous colour plates and lots of black and white illustrations in text. Part of the Children's Illustrated Classics series, this is number 68.

Dj is bright, unclipped with rub to edges and tips with a few tiny negligible nicks but overall very good. Some superficial scratches but a rare dj in first thus. Lovely decorated boards and endpapers. Contents clean and unmarked.

A scarce edition. Not exlib and packed and sent with care. Seller Inventory # 10000917 27.