The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
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BAUM, L. Frank. The Wizard of Oz. Line Illustrations by W. W. Denslow. 8 Colour Stills from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film. London: Hutchinson and Co. (1940). 4to, [vi] 208pp. Color pictorial boards. 8 color movie stills and numerous line drawings. Spine ends and corners lightly rubbed, lightest soiling to top of front and rear boards, edges of sheets a tad foxed, else an internally clean, bright copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (lightly soiled, 1" closed tear at head of spine, traces of edgewear).
First UK MGM movie edition. The only film edition of Baum's classic novel issued during the film's original release with color stills from the movie! A wonderful edition of The Wizard of Oz in an exceedingly scarce dust jacket. By far, the nicest copy of this much sought-after edition we have seen in many, many years.
Synopsis
When Nancy searches through the knapsack of an amnesia victim, she finds an unusual ring. Before long, she is caught up in a second assignment from a beautiful harpist. Nancy's discoveries reveal an important connection between the hospital patient, the harpist, and enemies from abroad.
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- Books of Wonder (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1112054
- Title
- The Wizard of Oz
- Author
- L. Frank Baum
- Illustrator
- W.W. Denslow
- Format/Binding
- Color pictorial boards
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First UK MGM edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hutchinson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1940
- Pages
- [vi] 208pp.
- Size
- 4to
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
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