L Frank Baum / CHILDREN THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ BEING AN ACCOUNT OF #297397

Description: [CHILDREN] THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE SCARECROW AND TIN WOODMAN AND ALSO THE STRANGE EXPERIENCES OF THE HIGHLY MAGNIFIED WOGGLE-BUG, JACK PUMPKINHEAD, THE SNIMATED SAW-HORSE AND THE GUMP; THE STORY BEING THE SEQUEL TO THE WIZARD OF OZ Author: L. Frank Baum Title: [CHILDREN] THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE SCARECROW AND TIN WOODMAN AND ALSO THE STRANGE EXPERIENCES OF THE HIGHLY MAGNIFIED WOGGLE-BUG, JACK PUMPKINHEAD, THE SNIMATED SAW-HORSE AND THE GUMP; THE STORY BEING THE SEQUEL TO THE WIZARD OF OZ Publication: Chicago: The Reilly & Britton Co., 1904 Description: Hard Cover. Large 8vo.; in the publisher's red cloth, binding D, with the title shortened on the upper board and the spine to "The Land of Oz" printed in deep navy blue with metallic-silver outlining and with the author's name moved to the lower right corner; the spine vignette has metallic silver embellishments added; and with the ambersand on the spine imprint changed to the "Fancy" style.~~On the copyright page the last typeset line reads "Published July, 1904"; the illustration facing page 23 is captioned "OLD MOMBI PUTS JACK IN THE STABLE"; with Jack Pumpkinhead embossed on the rear board.~~There are 16 full color plates. One plate, facing page 204, ["The Gump Soared Swiftly and Majestically Away"] is a very little bit rough long the leading edge; perhaps it was detached at some point and has been tipped back in [not by us]. The pictorial endpapers have photographs from life posed by comedians Montgomery and Stone. Some of the plates have some minor toning.~~There is a previous owner name stamped on the front endpaper, and in blue pencil "IInd". The binding is slightly cocked and has some trivial wear.~~Overall a nice copy of this Second Printing. (Bienvenue 23; Hanff 46-47). Very Good binding. Seller ID: 297397 Subject: Literature Black Swan Books Richmond VA We specialize in antiquarian books, classic literature, the Civil War, Viriginiana, travel, art, children's books, and other subject areas, including religion and philosophy. Terms Payment via PayPal is preferred. All orders ship within two [2] business days, Monday through Friday by standard mail, USPS Media Mail. Combined orders and expedited shipping is available. Please contact us for a shipping quote before ordering. All items are guaranteed as listed and described. Any item may be returned within 30 days for any reason in the condition is which they were sent. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 563 USD

Location: Richmond, Virginia

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