Oz books first editions

For more detailed information on identifying first editions by a wide range of publishers, we recommend the 1995 edition of edward n. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. One of the most beloved childrens books of the twentieth century, the wonderful wizard of oz remains one of the most controversial. Collectible, vintage, antique, rare, first edition, frank baum.

Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. Very few of the books in general family collections are true 1st editions. Those personal matters aside, i bought this copy of the wonderful wizard of oz illustrated first edition. Denslow, it is one of the best known stories ever written. Shop the bradford exchange for first edition replica. You will find an ever growing list of book titles and their important points of issue, as well as author, illustrator and editor bibliographies and biographies and book publisher information on this site.

See the complete oz series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Each month a picture book and a middle grade book are selected. Originally used to promote the marvelous land of oz. Oz auctioneer, bibliophile and illustrator dick martin drew other things not related to oz. Collecting first edition books can be both a science and a gamble, much like playing the stock market. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book. A guide to identification the spoon river press, 2319c west rohmann avenue, peoria, il 61604. We specialize exclusively in the wizard of oz books series. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press.

Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. Ozma of oz first edition summarythis adventure begins as dorothy gale is blown overboard in a storm at sea while enroute to australia. Frank baum published the emerald city of oz, the jewel of his oz saga. Here they find a mechanical man, tiktok, and meet princess ozma and her friends and the oz army. To make your purchase of first and early editions of collectibles oz books pleasant, i offer not only descriptions, but also many photographs of each part of the book.

Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bondedleather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a silkribbon bookmark. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Unfortunately, true first editionsfirst printings of most oz books, especially the earliest ones, are somewhat unusual. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Signed 1st edn lion of oz and the badge of courage roger s. Wodehouse books, enid blyton books, lewis carroll books, kenneth grahame books, w. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books.

The wonderful wizard of oz which is a first edition, first state in a b binding. Our collection of first edition oz books exceeds all of the antique book dealers combine. Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Only a few oz books collectors can afford the luxury of owning a complete set of all 14 l. Originally intended as the last wizard of oz book, its the most elaborate and detailed. First edition copies of the wonderful wizard of oz can be found in. With over 20 years serving oz collectors, we had an opportunity to obtain a large collection of oz books and memorabilia. Welcome to bookpoi the first comprehensive free online guide dedicated to identifying first edition books, as well as collectible and rare books. This includes a gig he had for a greeting card company in the 50s, where he designed a great variety of comic cards. Wizard price guide wizard of oz books rare, first editions. A beautiful edition with more than 160 illustrations and the cover from the 1900 first edition.

This superb reference provides publishers verbatim statements. The first edition continues until the book is changed. First editions club 25th anniversary special selection. Dorothy and the wizard in oz is the fourth book set in the land of oz written by l. Edgar allan poe john rea neill wizard of oz illustratedfirst discounted scarce 1903 1st ed the wonderful wizard of oz pictures from denslow. Get the best deals on the wizard of oz books 19001949 when you shop the largest. The series was continued by ruth plumly thompson and other authors. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The third book of oz also includes the wogglebug book see below and is illustrated by eric shanower. Illustrations are as denslow drew them, not as he colored them or as they were. They join ozma on her quest to free the queen of ev. Vintage and unusual books and ephemera, specializing in wizard of oz books, first editions, paper and unusual oz and roycroft collectibles.

Illustrated first edition by l frank baum, john r neill illustrator online at alibris. A new version of the book is then typeset, which becomes the second edition. Identifyingwizard of oz book first editions wonderful books of oz. The wizard of oz book by frank baum, wicked, mgm, judy garland, ruth. Wizard of oz, first edition abebooks passion for books. See the list below for the original publishers of the first forty oz books, by l. Its not surprising that his works are highly soughtafter by book collectors. The wonderful wizard of oz illustrated first edition. He and his niece dorothy gale are aboard a steamship traveling there when they are caught in a fierce storm and separated. Although it has proven to be the bestselling juvenile of our time and has been translated into at least thirty languages.

Denslow presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare book. Baum books first editions with the wizard of oz by peter. How to identify first editions or a first printing of a book. Also, while i do have some issues with the nature and writing of this book, i find it remarkable that l. The oz book series by multiple authors includes books the wonderful wizard of oz, the marvelous land of oz, ozma of oz, and several more.

Lately, first edition has become widely accepted tto mean first edition, first printing when buying or selling books although, technically speaking, it shouldnt be. This is a birthday card youd never see todayit has two tiny fake cigarettes that youre supposed to. L frank baum the wonderful wizard of oz first edition seller. Buy first edition books for sale at auction invaluable. Wonderful wizard of oz by baum, first edition abebooks. For many books, it only takes time and patience for a contemporary first edition to gain value in the collectors market. Oz books, booklets and popup books rare, first editions. The wonderful wizard of oz collectors custom clamshell case only not a book by baum, l. The guide covers the prices of all famous forty oz books from first to later editions covering over 160 different variations of the same 40 oz titles such as wizard of oz, ozma of oz, etc. Hill, 1900, first edition 2nd issue binding with plain unserified type in red lettering as opposed to green, some wear to corner tips and spine extremities, some soiling to spine and covers, light silverfish damage to spine and rear cover, inner hinges strengthened, else a good or better. Bookpoi a guide to identify points of issue for first. The wonderful wizard of oz baum barry moser 1st edition pennyroyal press.

Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Often republished in book form, first in a heavily revised edition by jean kellogg as the visitors from oz and later as the third book of oz by buckethead enterprises of oz, which was censored. Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first edition is an online bookstore selling rare and collectable signed books and unsigned books, such as charles dickens books, mark twain books, p. Oz first editions club for young readers is a great way to start a library for your child or grandchild or a treat for book collectors who are young at heart.

Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. Denslow expecting it to be a faithful reproduction of the 1900 edition. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. They wash ashore in ev, a fairyland across the deadly desert from oz. Works by l frank baum, john r neill, and w w denslow, plus roycrofter books, childrens books and historical ephemera. First editions club for young readers lemuria books. Complete sets of first editions varies in price based upon a books edition, state printing and condition. Often republished in book form, first in a heavily revised edition by jean kellogg as the visitors from oz and. Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz ruth thompson 1st edition first 1939 up for grabs is this first edition book ozoplaning with the wizard of oz from the series detailing the land of oz. The cover itself has scuffs, mars, and cracks in the fabric. The road to oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Frank baum, by ruth plumly thompson, sherwood smith, and eloise jarvis mcgraw.