Baum, L. Frank

4to, FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE TEXT, pictorial title-page and 23 plates printed in colour apparently both first and second state (dark-blue spots present on moon facing page 34 and red shading on horizon removed from plate facing page 92), together with numerous illustrations in the text printed in black and one other colour, all by W.W. Denslow, modern full brown morocco binding signed by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with design in morocco onlays with tooling in gilt and text in black, top edge gilt, original spine and upper and lower covers (variant C) bound in at end, front fixed endpaper preserved, slipcase, some spotting and browning, occasional minor tears to extremities of leaves, occasional folds, sections of original binding somewhat soiled, original fixed endpaper with small blank section reconstructed

Hanff/Greene I(1) binding C

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The first true American fairy tale in the first state of the text.