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Baum, L. Frank
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Description
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Chicago and New York: Geo. M. Hill, 1900
In 4s (8 3/8 x 6 1/2 in.; 213 x 165 mm). Colored illustrations, including pictorial title and 23 inserted plates, by W. W. Denslow; 4-in. closed tear at bottom of plate opposite page 198. Publisher's green and red pictorial cloth; spine restored, some soiling, and wear, stain on upper edge of front cover, some abrasion to lower right corner of front cover. Buckram folding-case.
In 4s (8 3/8 x 6 1/2 in.; 213 x 165 mm). Colored illustrations, including pictorial title and 23 inserted plates, by W. W. Denslow; 4-in. closed tear at bottom of plate opposite page 198. Publisher's green and red pictorial cloth; spine restored, some soiling, and wear, stain on upper edge of front cover, some abrasion to lower right corner of front cover. Buckram folding-case.
Provenance
Presentation inscription ("Merry Christmas 1901, Marguerite from Father") ---Ruth Lamp (signature, 1933)
Literature
Blanck 111-113
Catalogue Note
First edition. First state with all textual points uncorrected. The binding is third state with imprint at the foot of the spine in red.