When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
RARE!!!
* STATEDFIRST EDITION !!!* See copyright page...GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!!!
L. Frank Baum – THE WIZARD OF OZ – 1962Macmillan – STATED FIRST PRINTING – W. W. Denslow
A Wonderful Vintage Oz Collectible – Stated First Printing
Offered here is a stated FIRST PRINTING of the 1962 Macmillan Company edition of L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz, featuring the iconic illustrations of W. W. Denslow.
First published in 1900, The Wizard of Oz has become one of the most enduring works of American children\'s literature. This 1962 Macmillan edition is an appealing vintage edition for collectors of L. Frank Baum, Ozana, classic children\'s literature, illustrated books, and mid-century American publishing.
BOOK DETAILS
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Title: The Wizard of Oz
- Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York
- Publication Year: 1962
- Edition: FIRST PRINTING — STATED
- Illustrations: W. W. Denslow
- Afterword: Clifton Fadiman
- Length: Approximately 244 pages
- Language: English
ABOUT THE STORY
Dorothy Gale is swept away from Kansas by a cyclone and transported to the magical Land of Oz. Accompanied by her faithful dog Toto, she follows the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City in search of the mysterious Wizard, hoping he can help her find her way home.
Along the journey she encounters the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion. Together they face the Wicked Witch of the West and discover that courage, intelligence, compassion, friendship—and the longing for home—are at the heart of their remarkable adventure.
WHY COLLECT THIS EDITION?
The stated first-printing designation makes this a particularly desirable example for collectors seeking an early copy of the 1962 Macmillan edition. The book also features the memorable artwork of W. W. Denslow, whose illustrations are inseparable from the original visual identity of Oz.
This is an especially attractive opportunity for a collector who appreciates vintage editions of classic children\'s literature and the continuing publishing history of one of America\'s most famous fantasy stories.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the book, binding, pages, and dust jacket (if present).
A wonderful addition to an Oz collection, an illustrated-book collection, or a library of classic American literature.
Please note: This listing is for the 1962 Macmillan stated first printing and is not represented as the original 1900 George M. Hill first edition.
