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

The Tin Woodman of Oz by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by John R. Neill [OZ #12]

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

An heirloom-quality reproduction of the first edition, originally published in 1918 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 cloth-bound boards, illustrated frontispiece and full-page, full-color illustrated plates throughout.   

Includes an enveloped note on the book from rare book expert Paul R. Bienvue.

Book is in excellent condition.

Some light shelf wear to dust jacket- which ships in a new archival quality jacket protector.

Book itself is excellent, with just a touch of bumping to upper spine. 

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. 

Join the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow as they journey across the fantastic magical Land of Oz in search of the Tin Woodman's long-lost sweetheart. In a series of adventures sure to thrill Oz fans both old and new, these beloved friends face such challenges as a selfish giantess and a group of quarrelsome dragons--all to fulfill a promise made long ago to a beautiful Munchkin girl.

The Tin Woodman sits on the glittering tin throne of his splendid tin castle, ruling the Winkle Country of the Land of Oz with the help of his best friend, the Scarecrow. All is peaceful and well, but when a young wanderer named Woot asks the Tin Woodman how he came to be made of tin, the emperor recalls his days as a flesh-and-blood woodchopper and his love for Nimmie Amee, a Munchkin girl so fair that the sunsets blushed when they fell upon her.

The three quickly decide to set out on a daring quest to reunite the Tin Woodman with his lost love and ask Nimmie Amee to be Empress of the Winkie Country. During their travels, they battle dragons and loons, a mighty sorceress, and an all-too-hungry beast called the Hippo-gy-raf. Luckily, they are joined in their search by their old friend Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter, and are aided by Dorothy and Princess Ozma--the powerful fairy ruler of the Land of Oz. But just when they think their troubles are over and their quest is complete, they discover a surprise that leaves all of them truly astounded!

This deluxe edition 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 a book sure to be treasured for years to come.