The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum [FIRST EDITION FACSIMILE] 2011 • Charles Winthrope & Sons

The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by John R. Neill [OZ #13]

FACSIMILE OF THE FIRST EDITION [2011] CHARLES WINTHROPE & SONS

An heirloom-quality reproduction of the first edition, originally published in 1919 by the Reilly & Lee Company. These beautiful editions each feature a collectible dust jacket, that when arranged display the lush landscape of OZ.

Large heavyweight hardcover facsimile with stunning cloth-bound boards, illustrated frontispiece and full-page, full-color illustrated plates throughout. 

Includes an enveloped note on the book from Robert Baum.

Book is in excellent condition.

Some very light edge wear to dust jacket with some faint hairline scratches on front; ships in a new archival quality jacket protector!

Book itself is pristine.  All pages look and read like new. 

Gorgeous!

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Bradford Exchange Press is pleased to present these incredible reproductions of L. Frank Baum's classic Wizard of Oz books, produced by Charles Winthrope and Sons, publishers of heirloom-quality reproductions and new classics. No detail has been overlooked in recreating the precise specifications of the original editions, from the quality of the paper, to the printing of the art plates, to the beautifully crafted covers. Produced in conjunction with the author's great-grandson, Robert Baum, and under the auspices of leading rare book experts, these volumes exemplify the craftsmanship of an earlier age, when a book was an item to be treasured. 

There's trouble once again in the land of Oz!

The mischievous boy Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word--Pyrzqxgl--can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends.

While Ozma's court plans a spectacular celebration for her birthday, Dorothy and the Wizard set out with the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger to find a gift for their beloved princess. But in the Forest of Gugu they become entangled in the wicked plans and magical transformations of Kiki and the Nome King.

Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki's incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long?

This deluxe reproduction of the rare first edition features all twelve of Oz artist John R. Neill's beautiful color plates, along with his nearly one hundred black-and-white drawings, making this the perfect present for Oz fans old and new.