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Wizard of Oz The Original Story On Which The Film Is Based Rare First Edition 1939
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Author: L. Frank Baum
Title: Wizard of Oz The Original Story On Which The Film Is Based
Year of Publication: 1939
Edition: first edition
Publisher: Hutchinson & Co, London
Brief Details of this Book:
The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Billie Burke and many others was released in 1939. This ‘Wizard of Oz The Original Story On Which The Film Is Based’ was issued in the same year. This rare book has 8 colour photographs taken from the Wizard of Oz film that was not released in the U.S. There are a total of 208 numbered pages with additional line drawings one page and smaller throughout this highly collectable book.
Condition of the Dust Jacket:
The dust jacket is in Poor condition with losses, tears and creases
Condition of the Binding:
The binding is exceptionally clean but with knocks to the top and bottom of the spine, light corner knocks and edge wear. But in Very Good + condition.
Condition of the Pages:
The pages are in overall Very Good + condition being clean but with light age toning throughout, with more pronounced age toning to the Title Page.
Condition of the Colour Plates:
All 8 colour plates are present and in Fine condition.
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Jack Haley Autograph Who Played the Tin Man in the 1939 Wizard of Oz Film