Description: "Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well," replied the man; "and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City." "Baum was a true educator, and those who read his Oz books are often made what they were not: imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders, life." --Gore Vidal. Here we offer the 2011 "heirloom quality" reproduction of the 1904 first edition of L. Frank Baum's classic, The Marvelous Land of Oz, the second book of Baum's Oz series, one of the few actually written by Baum prior to his death. Originally published by Reilly and Britton Company, Chicago, here the book is recreated in precise detail by Charles Winthrop & Sons. An extravagant book when published, this is the highest-quality facsimile available: large, colorful and well-made with the best quality pulp and cloth, decorative endpages, and precisely detailed in its reproduction, including numerous illustrations by John R. Neill, the iconic Oz illustrator. The book comes with a reprint of collector's notes by Oz scholar, Paul R. Bienvenue, and a laminated map of the lands of Oz. In excellent, seemingly-unread condition (please see pics.) 287 pages; measures approximately 9.5 x 7.25-inches. This children's classic will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a very special and thoughtful gift. Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Please click HERE to peruse our shelf of other iconic children's firsts! Please click HERE to browse our entire shelf of facsimile editions! ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***
Price: 89.95 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2025-01-07T22:30:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition
Author: L. Frank Baum
Topic: Classics
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Character Family: Wizard of Oz
Year Printed: 2011
Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
