Recent search on abebooks where 15,000 book dealers listed their books, search of first edition copies of wonderful wizard of oz returns only 15 copies for sale see first photo and as can be seen on the second image we have. A beautiful front and back cover from the original 1900 first edition. Identifyingwizard of oz book first editions wonderful books of oz. Shop the bradford exchange for first edition replica.
First edition, first state of the fourth oz book in which two of baums bestloved characters, the fearless dorothy and the wizard the great and terrible humbug, return to the emerald city. The original title by lyman frank baum may 15, 1856 may 6, 1919 was changed to avoid confusion over the book itself. Oct 03, 2012 i have a 1956 none after that the wizard of oz by l. The wonderful wizard of oz illustrated first edition.
Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz, but is it worth the money itd cost him to restore it properly. Sanders auctions is now offering a first edition copy of the wonderful wizard of oz, the first volume in the oz series. Frank baum published the emerald city of oz, the jewel of his oz saga. Presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. Frank baum, an unabridged dramatic audio performance at wired for books. It is often reprinted under the title the wizard of oz which was also the title of the famous 1939 movie adaptation.
What does first edition first state mean for wizard of oz. Online version of the 1900 first edition on the library of congress website. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel originally published in 1900. Baum books with over 450 first state and first edition books of his including 11 wonderful wizard of oz 1899 with three in b binding and one is on ebay in wonderful condition for.
For example, the first edition copies of the wonderful wizard of oz in 2010. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903 book. Rowling s harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become. The wonderful wizard of oz replica edition of 1900 edition. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks.
Frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition. Denslow presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. Originally intended as the last wizard of oz book, its the most elaborate and detailed. Baum and signed him to an exclusive contract, his first book slated to be a sequel to the groundbreaking wonderful wizard of oz. First edition copies of the wonderful wizard of oz can be found in. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz, but is it worth the money itd cost him to. Its not surprising that his works are highly soughtafter by book collectors. Interesting fact related to rare oz dust jacket from appraising rare and collectible childrens book. There are hundreds of subsequent printings of this book. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. What is the value of the new wizard of ozpublished 1903. The book is in the second state, and in binding variant c. A long and dangerous journey a history of the wizard of oz on the silver screen. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Front and back front rl illustrated end papers imprint in bold last is tin listing 11 titles. The wonderful wizard of oz replica edition of 1900 edition with errors, signed by robert baum l. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition childrens.
The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named. Frank baums magical character conjures a world where diminutive munchkins live and work, wicked witches run riot, and the mighty oz himself rules over an emerald city reached by a yellow brick road. The story starts in kansas, with a girl called dorothy, that is taken away by a cyclone to the land of oz, a land that feels familiar because its magic is feed by the popular folklore from the u. Beware the wizard of oz books advertised elsewhere online as first editions. First edition replica of baums the emerald city of oz. 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. Neills brilliant fullcolor paintings were printed with embellishments in metallic green ink, and the front cover. Our collection of first edition oz books exceeds all of the antique book dealers combine. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The wonderful wizard of oz feels like your first voyage, you only have a few personal items and the world is for your eyes a newborn.
The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A state is a variation in a book, but still within the same. Wizard price guide the wizard of oz books rare, first. Come take a tour, visit our exhibitions, and view the gorgeous main reading room. I know thereare people out there who collect this type of book wizard of oz books specifically, so if you look around you should find someone wholl appraise the value for you. May 15, 2016 the first edition book has red and greencolored title text and an image of a stately lion on the front board. Baum worked in many trades before he wrote the wonderful wizard of oz, including publisher, poultry breeder, doortodoor salesman and newspaper editor. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. It is in awful condition, grimy, worn, and lacking two plates. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published on 30 june 1997 by bloomsbury in london.
Simplified, first edition means all copies of a book any book, not just oz printed any time from one type setting without any changes. Rick sees potential for profit in a signed first edition of l. From the wizard of oz to constance, from the ice king of oz to speedy in oz, we can help you find the wizard of oz books you are looking for. Unfollow wizard of oz books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Frank baum was purchased in 1972 at sotheby parke bernet on behalf of a private collector. Riley, a bookbinders analysis of the first edition of the wonderful wizard of oz, 2011, pp 2629 and 3547. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Patchwork girl of oz,19, first edition,frank baum, wizard of oz,antique book, dorothy,tin man,scarecrow,emerarld city, peaceocake 4.
Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence. How much are the wizard of oz original books worth answers. Signed first edition of the wonderful wizard of oz. Ozoplaning with the wizard of oz ruth plumly thompson 1939 62. The wizard of oz is the original title of the wonderful wizard of oz. Oz books values the wizard of oz books rare, first. Recent search on abebooks where 15,000 book dealers listed their books. Na na rl original first editions oz 12 color oz books. Frank baums the wonderful wizard of oz, but is it worth the money itd cost him to restore. The wizard of oz the original oz book1903 hardcover 1903. Wizard of oz new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.
Aug, 2006 you can also take it to get appraised by an antique book dealer. You can view our first edition of the wonderful wizard of oz on our uk. Rowling s harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become collectable. It might astound you online search of past inventory sales data can be found in the oz books store out of stock for references purposes. Throughout the series baum furthered the fantastic adventures of dorothy and her companions in oz and introduced several other protagonists along the way including jack pumpkinhead and. Click on the book s title to see first edition identification points for a particular book. Patchwork girl of oz,19,first edition,frank baum,wizard of oz,antique book, dorothy,tin man,scarecrow,emerarld city, peaceocake 4. Frank baums magical character conjures a world where diminutive munchkins live and work, wicked witches run riot, and the mighty oz. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. First edition, first state of the fourth oz book in which two of baums bestloved characters, the fearless dorothy and the wizard the great and terrible humbug, return to the emerald city with numerous intext illustrations and 16 fullpage color plates by john r. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list. The book was in the earliest binding state, but the presence of its partial dust jacket was not even detailed by american book prices current.
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