New York, New York, U.S.A.: Books of Wonder, 1997. As new in as new dust jacket, not price-clipped. This is a facsimile of the book first published in 1921, but when published then, had the author on the book as L. Frank Baum, which it was not. The entire book, even though it was stated in the original first edition that the book was expounded on by Ruth Thompson from the notes of L. Frank Baum, came from the mind of Ms. Thompson, whom was an excellent writer of the Oz books after Baum's death. So, this book is the first time that mentions the name of the true author. The book has the beautiful full color 12 plates done by John R. Neill and sports the original dust jacket design as was issued in the first edition of 1921. The book itself is bound in royal purple paper cover boards, with the spine printed in gold. The spine of the jacket is simply printed horizontally. The number sequence of this gem starts with "1" - a true collectible. First edition THUS of this book, and it should be in every serious Oz collector's collection.. Illus. by John R. Neill. 8vo. Facsimile. 1st Edition Thus. Hard Back. As New/As New.

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Bookseller: Phantom Bookshop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 010997
Title: The Royal Book of Oz
Author: Thompson, Ruth Plumly
Illustrator: John R. Neill
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New
Jacket Condition: As New
Edition: 1st Edition Thus
ISBN 10: 0929605675
ISBN 13: 9780929605678
Publisher: Books of Wonder
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1997
Keywords: THE WIZARD OF OZ, L. FRANK BAUM, RUTH PLUMLY THOMPSON

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Phantom Bookshop was established in 1993 by bookman and artist John Anthony Miller and located there for eight years in Downtown Ventura at 451 E. Main St in Ventura, California. Many famous authors and celebrities signed there and was a top favorite bookshop of Ray Bradbury's. We specialize used and rare books, unusual material and signed books with an emphasis on the unique, sci fi and fantasy, first editions, scientific and medical. We also have a nice selection of high quality facsimile dust jackets done etching and engraving artist John Anthony Miller (all jackets are marked tastefully that they are facsimile jackets, printed on high quality non acidic paper using the finest inks that will last a lifetime with care). Phantom Bookshop relocated in 2000 as an internet business.

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