- 190
Baum, L. Frank
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Chicago & New York: George M. Hill Co., 1900
- paper
8vo (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 212 x 162 mm). Advertisement facing title, title and 23 full-page color plates; light marginal soiling page 15. Publisher's pictorial cloth blocked in green and red, pictorial pastedowns as issued (Blanck's State Y with "Co." on spine composed of a single unit); a few small expert repairs, a few light spots. In a green cloth clamshell box.
Literature
Blanck, Peter Parley to Penrod, pp. 111-113; Pierpont Morgan, Early Children's Books 214
Condition
light marginal soiling page 15. Publisher's pictorial cloth blocked in green and red, pictorial pastedowns as issued (Blanck's State Y with "Co." on spine composed of a single unit); a few small expert repairs, a few light spots.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of Baum's masterpiece, a fine copy of a landmark in children's literature. This copy is the first issue of text and colophon (11 lines); the copyright notice is rubberstamped on title verso; the plate on page 34 in first state, that on page 92 in second state.