The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with ALL 24 color plates including the rare color plate between page 14 and 15. The book is bound in the publisher's original cloth with some light wear to the spine. The binding is tight with NO leaning or cocking with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A beautiful copy with an acetate cover to protect the book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition with ALL 24 color plates including the rare color plate between page 14 and 15. The book is bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's cloth stamped in red and green published 1900. The book is in great shape with some repair to the spine. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with provenance of previous owner's name nicely written on the front endpaper dated 1901. There is NO marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy housed in a custom clamshell box for preservation. We buy Frank L. Baum First Editions.

With pictures by W.W. Denslow. Chicago: Geo. M. 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."; p. 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. 100 and p. 186. 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. HBS 65777. $12,500.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. W.W. Denslow (illustrator). First Edition. Original light green cloth pictorially stamped and lettered in red and a darker green, pictorial pastedown endpapers (issued without free endpapers), housed in custom archival light green cloth clamshell box with dark green morocco title label. Tall octavo (8 3/4 x 7 inches. Size of leaf: 8 3/8 x 6 3/8 inches. Thickness of volume: 1 3/16 inches). 259, [1, blank], [1], [1, blank] pages; illustrated with twenty-four inserted color plates (including title) by Denslow. FIRST EDITION/FIRST STATE. Contains ALL first state textual points: Page [2], the publisher's advertisement is enclosed in a box; page 14, line 1 has "low wail on."; page 81, fourth line from bottom has "peices"; page [227], line 1 begins: "While Tin Woodman."; the colophon at the end of book is set in eleven lines and is enclosed in a box. Pictorial endpapers; the front paste-down is in black and gray, the back paste-down is black and red. The pages facing paste-downs are blank. With perfect type last line of pages 100 and 186. Color plates: 24 full-color, tipped-in inserts: title page and facing pages 12 (a rare variant identified by Blanck, most copies has this plate facing page 14), 20, 34, 36, 44, 56, 66, 80, 92, 102, 114, 126, [138], 150, 160, 170, 184, 198, 212, 220, 228, 246, 254. The verso of the illustrated title page is blank. The color plate facing page 34 has two dark-blue spots on the moon, however, the plate facing page 92 lacks red shading on the horizon. The book is collated complete. Cover: light-green cloth, stamped in read and green on the front, back and spine with variant "B" publisher's imprint at foot of spine (stamped in red "GEO.M.HILL CO." An expertly and sympathetically restored copy of the most famous and collectable American children's book of the 20th century. Extremities and outer hinges with a bit of rubbing and chipping. Boards with some light soiling and a light red stain to front board, expert restoration to hinges and gutters.

First Edition. THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, G.M. Hill, 1900, first edition (3rd issue binding with plain unserified type in red lettering as opposed to green and with the "o" imbedded within the C for company), some light soiling to the covers, binding recased, small nick to the fore edge of the front cover, else a tight vg copy in the publishers original pictorial binding with points in the second state (that is corrected text) and all 24 full color plates present. Still a quite nice copy actually.

Condition: very good. first. First edition. The text, plates and binding are not in the first state but the title page is a first state, having the verso blank and no copyright notice. Typos are also corrected. Fraying to the spine ends, inscription on the blank back of the final leaf, a few short tears to blank margins, one plate has the tiny edge tears strengthened, inner paper hinges also strengthened but all expertly done. Housed in a fold-out inner case, in a slipcase.

hardcover. Condition: very good. first. First edition, first issue of the text, in original pictorial cloth "B" binding. All first issue points are present. Inserted title page and 23 full color inserted plates; 2nd state of plates with the plate facing p. 34 without dark blue dots on forehead of moon; plate facing p. 92 without red shading above horizon. Expertly recased, with original spine laid down. Internally clean and bright, with plates facing pages 14 and 92 strengthened along bottom edge. A very good copy. Housed in custom-made clamshell case.

W. W. Denslow (illustrator). First Edition. Original pictorial cloth "C" binding, with publisher's imprint in red capital letters with serifs, at foot of spine; quarto. All second issue text points are present: ad on verso of FFEP is not enclosed in a box; page 14, line 1 with misprint corrected ".low wail of."; page 81, 4th line from bottom with misprint corrected ".pieces."; page 227, line 1, with misprint corrected ."While The Woodman." The endpapers (pastedowns) are in the second state: front pastedown printed in gray and black - the rear pastedown is printed in red and black, with 13 lines and not surrounded by a border. Inserted title page and 23 other full color inserted plates; second state of the plate facing p. 34 without two dark blue dots on forehead of the moon and second state of the plate facing p. 92 without red shading above the horizon. Internally clean and bright, with all plates in very good to fine condition (plate facing page 80 creased and with short edge tears, and plate facing page 184 with marginal wear at fore-edge and at lower edge). Inner hinges are visible, as usual, but holding well. A very good unsophisticated copy, showing no restoration. Bienvenue & Schmidt, pp. 4-6.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First edition/second state with the following points: n p. 2, the publisher's advertisement has no box; on p. 14, line one begins "low wail of."; p. 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. 100 and p. 186. All 24 color plates are present. The book is badly shaken with loose signatures. The boards are soiled with edgewear. The spine strip is loose with chipping at the spine ends and is still attached to the front board. A name and address are written on the endpage. This would be a good rebinding candidate.

No Binding. 1st Edition Clamshell Collector's Case. 1st Edition Clamshell Collector's Case. No Binding. First Edition Clamshell Case. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Collector's Clamshell Case. Chicago 1900.[Book Date]. Superb Custom Fitted Modern Collector's Clamshell Bookcase [Not A Book] HAND-CRAFTED by our conservation team, each box is Gilt-stamped at the spine. This handsome case is finished in rich black Nuba® with a 'sculpted design of the lion [after the book's distinct illustrated wrapper] on the side. Velour finished interior with green cloth sides. This case fits the edition dimensions of: spine 3,8 cm. x height 22,1 cm x width 17,2 cm. Every TBCL case can be finished in a selection of fine leathers & cloths or Nuba® or a combination of both. Nuba® is a fine, supple & durable covering with a neutral ph that has the feel of velvety soft Italian Nubuck leather. This clamshell is perfectly sized to accommodate your first edition. A Handsome Collector's Custom Case for an important Book. Generally over 100 in-stock titles. Custom Craft available upon request. Book definitely NOT included.