Most people know about OZ from the 1939 MGM classic movie, starring Judy Garland. But the true story of OZ started with the first book, THE WIZARD OF OZ, by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900. He wrote ten more books in the series until his death in 1919. The series was then continued by a number of other people.

THE SHAGGY MAN OF OZ

written by JACK SNOW

cover art and interior art by FRANK KRAMER

Jack Snow compiled the book "Who's Who in OZ", a great reference guide for readers and collectors of the Oz books. He was a renowned Oziana collector himself and very active in clubs celebrating all things Oz.

The book was originally published in 1949. This particular copy is a reprint from Books Of Wonder, who reprinted all of Baum's original series, as well as selected spin-offs, such as this.

This was bought new and is in very good condition. I take excellent care of my books in my smoke-free environment.

Notes on condition:

dust jacket: clean and crisp, tiny tear top edge of spine and top edge of back inside flap

binding: green cloth is clean, no marks or dents; gold stamped lettering and decoration on spine

interior pages: clean & crisp, no marks or tears

sewn binding: all pages secure

Please see photos to get a sense of the terrific condition and lively art.

ISBN: 00929605101

publisher: Books of Wonder, based in N.Y.C., N.Y.

year published: unknown

Copyright information: original copyright date of 1949 shown, but year of this reprinting not specified; however, it does indicate a first printing with the number run of

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Original price: not printed on the book, but my records show it was $24.95

weight: 1 lb 6 oz

height: 9 1/4 inches

width: 6 1/4 inches

page count: 255

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