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

The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by John R. Neill [OZ #7]

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

An heirloom-quality reproduction of the first edition, originally published in 1913 by the Reilly & Britton 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 pictorial cloth-bound boards, illustrated endpapers and full-color illustrations throughout.   

Includes an enveloped note on the book's backstory by rare book expert Paul R. Bienvenue.

Book is in excellent condition. Near mint with small bump to upper spine and some very light shelf wear to dust jacket- which ships in a new archival quality jacket protector. 

Otherwise, book is pristine and 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. 

In this dazzling tale, L. Frank Baum proves once again his power to delight and enchant readers of all ages. Follow the adventures of a charming new band of characters as they explore the wondrous land of Oz and discover that you learn more by traveling than by staying at home.

Forced to venture out of the dark forest, Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. In his search for the magic ingredients that will restore his uncle to life, Ojo is joined by the Patchwork Girl and by the conceited Glass Cat, who boasts of her hard ruby heart, the resourceful Shaggy Man, and the lovable block-headed Woozy, whose tail hairs are just one of the things Ojo needs to rescue Une Nunkie.

As they travel to the Emerald City, home of the wise and powerful Ozma, they meet Dorothy, the kind and sensible girl from Kansas; the gallant Scarecrow; and, of course, Toto. But no one proves more loyal than the spirited Patchwork Girl, who, although she was brought to life as a servant, is determined to see the wide world for herself.

The Patchwork Girl of Oz has captivated readers for over eighty years. Now, in this stunning new edition--featuring all fifty-one of John R. Neill's original full-color plates as well as eighty black-and-white illustrations--a whole new generation can discover the beauty and wonder of Oz that have made this classic series an enduring favorite.