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The “New” Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Illustrations by W. W. Denslow
Early Fifth Edition (circa 1920s-early 1930s …
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The “New” Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Illustrations by W. W. Denslow
Early Fifth Edition (circa 1920s-early 1930s printing) 1903 Copyright. A rare and wonderful copy of this popular very early, with highly desirable cover variant. Part of the "New" Wizard of Oz covers that began in 1903 after the original publication (and first state cover with Lion) in 1900. "New" was dropped from the cover after the Second edition, first printing of 1903, but has appeared on the internal title page since for these very early printings through the early 1930s. The front and back pages are blank ( except for some penciled numbers inscribed on the first page, see photo).
7” wide by 9 1/16" tall. 208 pp. Cover, same as 4th Edition, including green cloth and dark green cover background. Cover a variant with blue scarecrow (vs. yellow). Lacking the extremely rare dust jacket. Reset book length at 208 pages. Of the 14 full page illustrations, seven are full-page color plates and the remaining seven are black and white. Printer's imprint on the copyright page reads
“PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & Co.. INC.
BUILDERS OF BOOKS BRIDGEPORT, CONN." Lettering and lion graphic in navy to spine, Bobbs Merrill printed on spine, title-page vignette.
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 9.16ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Paper
- Printmaking Materials
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- The front and back pages are blank ( except for some penciled numbers inscribed on the first page, see photo). … moreThe front and back pages are blank ( except for some penciled numbers inscribed on the first page, see photo). Content internally is in good condition. Covers and boards are in good condition for the age, with only light scuffing, some wear and soiling, very light chipping on illustrated cover pastedown and the back/front boards are holding onto each other by a small strip of the spine fabric ( see the photo of the back of book). The binding is intact however is fully detached from the front and back covers. The pages and plates are overall in good condition with some light age toning. A few of the pages, as shown in last photo contain soiling smears. One page has a one inch middle edge of the page border missing however it does not affect the typed words nor art. less
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