RARE 1964 "Der Zauberer der Smaragdenstadt" – Alexander Wolkow (German Edition)

​Vintage Soviet Children’s Classic – Early Moscow Foreign Languages Publishing House Edition

​This is a highly collectible 1964 German edition of "Der Zauberer der Smaragdenstadt" (The Wizard of the Emerald City). Written by Alexander Wolkow, this Soviet retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" developed its own unique cult following and expanded into a beloved 6-book series.

​Item Details:

• ​Year of Publication: 1964

• ​Author: Alexander Wolkow (Volkov)

• ​Illustrator: Leonid Wladimirski (Includes his legendary original color illustrations).

• ​Publisher: Verlag für fremdsprachige Literatur, Moskau (Foreign Languages Publishing House).

• ​Language: German (Translated by L. Steinmetz).

• ​Features: Iconic green map of "Goodwins Land" on the endpapers.

​Condition:

• ​General: Good vintage condition, showing authentic character.

• ​Pages: Clean text and bright illustrations with some natural age-related toning.

• ​Cover: Original cloth binding with some shelf wear and light staining/foxing as seen in photos.

• ​Special Note: Includes a nostalgic handwritten gift inscription from 1965 on the flyleaf, confirming its era and provenance.

​Perfect for collectors of vintage children's books, "Wizard of Oz" variations, or Cold War-era cultural memorabilia.

​1964 Der Zauberer der Smaragdenstadt Alexander Wolkow German Wizard Emerald City