Up for sale is a Very Rare, First International Collectors Library Edition of The Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Introduction by Ray Bolger.
Illustrated by Robert Leydenfrost.
This is the VERY SPECIAL ICL Edition with Photographs/Illustrations from the Legenadary Film!!
Copies of this Particular Edition are Scarce and Becoming Increasingly Hard to Find!!
Beautiful Replica Binding!!
William Morris Replica Binding!!
Hardcover in its' original, beautiful, decorative boards.
Ornate front cover and spine.
William Morris Replica Binding with gold gilt lettering and decorations.
Leaf and Acorn Design.
Original ribbon/page marker is present and fully attached.
Published by The International Collectors Library, Garden City, New York.
1978.
This
rare treasure has some clearly visible wear, but is still in Highly Desirable, Highly Collectible condition!
The wear, however, should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying.
The
book appears gently read and has no internal writing, no foxing, no
remainder marks and no missing pages.
The binding is holding tight and the pages are still surprisingly crisp and clean!
Some
general/shelf wear along with creases/scuffing/wear to the spine/corners/boards and creases/marks/wear to the page, NOT affecting the text!
Please note the wear to the spine/corners/boards, particularly noticeable near/along the edges, and the wear that is present on the pages, particularly noticeable on certain pages.
All of the wear previously mentioned is clearly visible and should be carefully examined/considered.