1910 Emerald City in OZ 1ed 1st Frank Baum Children Fantasy Neill Illustrated

1910 Emerald City in OZ 1^ed 1^st Frank Baum Children Fantasy Neill Illustrated

“The Emerald City of Oz,” by L. Frank Baum is the sixth book in the “Land of Oz” series. The story follows Dorothy as she relocates her family to Oz, escaping financial troubles. Concurrently, the Nome King plans to invade Oz with various allies, each harboring secret motives. As Dorothy’s family tours Oz, they meet unique characters. Ultimately, Ozma and her friends foil the invasion using the Magic Belt and Fountain of Oblivion, while Glinda renders Oz invisible and unreachable for protection.

Published by the Reilly and Britton Co. in 1910, this first edition includes 16 full-page color illustrations by John R. Neill that bring the magical world and its inhabitants to life.

Item number: #24595

Price: $599

BAUM, L. Frank; NEILL, John R. (Illus.)

The Emerald City of Oz

Chicago: The Reilly and Britton Co. Publishers, ©1910. First edition, first state

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • 296
  • 16 color illustrations, with metallic green ink
• Edition Notes:
  • Verso of Ownership leaf: Advertisement listing 5 titles through “John Dough and the Cherub.”
  • Correct printed dedication, “To Her Royal Highness Cynthia II of Syracuse”
• References: Bienvenue and Schmidt, pg. 48-49; Hanff and Green, pg. 63
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Light blue cloth with pictorial label
• Size: ~9.25in X 7in (23.5cm x 17.5cm)

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