The Land Of Oz * (L. Frank Baum 1919 Hardcover)
$ 15.84
Description
The Land Of Oz * (L. Frank Baum 1919 Hardcover). ETC." (This copied verbatim from title page). Here is the complete list of the 14 original Oz books written by L. Frank Baum between 1900 and 1920 Reilly & Britton secured an exclusive contract with L. Frank Baum, leading to the publication of The Marvelous Land of Oz in 1904, the first of many Oz books they would release. Earlier title THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ (1904) Title page: "THE LAND OF OZ a sequel to THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum author of THE ROAD TO OZ, DOROTHY AND THE WIZARD IN OZ, THE EMERALD CITY OF OZ, OZMA OF OZ, THE PATCHWORK GIRL OF OZ, TIK TOK OF OZ, ETC. ETC." (This copied verbatim from title page) The fact that "Tik-Tok" (1914) was the last listed, AND The Reilly & Lee Co. took that name in 1919, an earlier printing is impossible. Therefore we determined 1919-1920 printing. See bottom section for more publisher information. Here is the complete list of the 14 original Oz books written by L. Frank Baum between 1900 and 1920: 1. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) 2. The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904) 3. Ozma of Oz (1907) 4. Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (1908) 5. The Road to Oz (1909) 6. The Emerald City of Oz (1910) 7. The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1913) 8. Tik-Tok of Oz (1914) 9. The Scarecrow of Oz (1915) 10. Rinkitink in Oz (1916) 11. The Lost Princess of Oz (1917) 12. The Tin Woodman of Oz (1918) 13. The Magic of Oz (1919) — published posthumously 14. Glinda of Oz (1920) — also published posthumously After Baum's death, other authors continued the series, most notably Ruth Plumly Thompson, who wrote 21 more Oz books authorized by Baum's publisher. SELLER NOTES This book has been poorly restored a long, long time ago but appears complete, short of the binding cover. A professional restoration could increase the value considerably. This original early 20th century book is sold as-is. A refund would be based on shipping damage only. Your bid confirms your understanding of the statements in this description. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS CAN BE ADDED OR SENT UPON REQUEST. "The Land of Oz" was originally titled "The Marvelous Land Of Oz". This English-language fairy tale transports readers to a magical world filled with fantasy and wonder. With its enduring popularity and historical significance, this collectible hardcover book is a rare find for the serious Oz book lover. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER The Reilly & Lee Co. was a prominent American publishing house renowned for its significant role in the Oz book series. Originally established in 1904 as Reilly & Britton by Frank Kennicott Reilly and Sumner Charles Britton, the company was formed after the George M. Hill Company, the original publisher of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, went into receivership. Reilly & Britton secured an exclusive contract with L. Frank Baum, leading to the publication of The Marvelous Land of Oz in 1904, the first of many Oz books they would release. In 1919, the company underwent a rebranding, becoming Reilly & Lee. Under this new name, they continued to publish the Oz series, including works by Ruth Plumly Thompson, who was appointed to continue the series after Baum's death. Thompson contributed 19 Oz titles between 1921 and 1939. The company's fortunes declined by mid-century, and in 1959, Reilly & Lee was acquired by the Henry Regnery Company, ending its independent existence. Today, Reilly & Lee's editions of the Oz books are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, reflecting the company's enduring legacy in children's literature.
