First Edition Land of Oz + 100-year-Old Rare Books

First Edition Land of Oz + 100-year-Old Rare Books

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A true treasure leads this rare book auction: a first edition of The Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum - a timeless classic and a crown jewel for any serious collector. This exceptional volume is part of a curated collection featuring antique, rare, and first-edition books by some of the most influential authors in literary history, including Mark Twain, Harper Lee, Jules Verne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Explore works across genres such as poetry, mythology, science, health, military history, travel, fairy tales, and children's literature. From beautifully bound volumes to forgotten gems, each item tells a story of its own. Also included: vintage first edition Reader's Digest books and a classic pocket watch. This is more than an auction - it's a chance to own a piece of literary legacy.
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Chip of the Flying U by B.M. Bower, 1906 Edition

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1906 edition of Chip of the Flying by B.M. Bower (B.M. Sinclair), published by Grosset & Dunlap. Illustrated by Charles M. Russell. Hardcover with red cloth boards featur...moreing a stamped cover illustration and title. Copyrighted by G.W. Dillingham Company in 1906. Moderate wear observed on the boards and spine, with some rubbing and possible staining noted. Interior pages and binding condition unverified.

Home Life in Colonial Days by Alice Morse Earle, Early Edition Hardcover

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Hardcover edition of Home Life in Colonial Days by Alice Morse Earle, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York. The book features a tan cloth cover with green and black de...morecorative illustrations. Illustrated with photographic reproductions, the book offers insights into everyday living during the colonial period. Includes a list of illustrations and images of historical importance. In good condition with some wear to the cover and slight discoloration.

The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell, Cambridge Edition

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The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell, Cambridge Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York. Hardcover with a brown textured cover ...morefeaturing gilt decoration and lettering. Includes a frontispiece portrait of Lowell with a facsimile signature. Copyright dates range from 1848 to 1899. The book appears to highlight James Russell Lowell's work in a single comprehensive volume.

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, 1898 Edition by Mary Baker G. Eddy

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Seventy-fourth revised edition of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker G. Eddy, published in 1898 by F. J. Foster Eddy, C.S.D., Boston. Hardcover ...morewith embossed gold emblem. Wear visible along edges and corners of binding. Title page and interior show typical age-related toning but remain legible. Measures 19 cm in height, as indicated.

Myths and Myth-Makers by John Fiske, 1874, First Edition

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1874 first edition of 'Myths and Myth-Makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology' by John Fiske. Published by James R. Osgood and Company in...more Boston. Hardcover with brown boards, gilt title decoration on the front cover. Includes an inscription dated November 1891. Binding shows wear and tear, with some damage to the spine and edges.

The History of the United States by Julian Hawthorne, 1917 Volume III

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Volume III of 'The History of the United States' by Julian Hawthorne, published by P. F. Collier & Son in 1917. Hardcover in green cloth with embossed detailing and gilt ...morelettering on the spine. Contains illustrations, including a frontispiece image of 'Steamship Cristobal making first passage through Panama Canal, August 3, 1914.' Copyrights range from 1898 to 1917. Shows some signs of wear, including minor staining on the back cover.

The History of the United States Vol. II by Julian Hawthorne

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Hardcover copy of 'The History of the United States Vol. II: From Battle of Bunker Hill to Annexation of Texas (March 1, 1845)' written by Julian Hawthorne. Published by ...moreP.F. Collier & Son, New York, and illustrated. The book shows signs of age with visible staining and wear on the cover, spine, and pages. Measures approximately 9.5 x 6.5 in size. Condition reflects its historical character.

The History of the United States by Julian Hawthorne, Volume 1

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A hardcover copy of 'The History of the United States, from 1492 to 1910,' written by Julian Hawthorne with contributions by Francis J. Reynolds. Published by P.F. Collie...morer & Son, New York, this is Volume 1 of the series. The book features illustrated pages, including depictions of historical scenes such as King Philip's War. Exterior shows wear, including fraying at the spine and corners. Interior condition and binding are stable.

Essays on Modern Novelists by William Lyon Phelps, 1924

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Hardcover edition of Essays on Modern Novelists by William Lyon Phelps, published in 1924 by The Macmillan Company. The book features a brown cloth cover with gilt title ...moreon the front and spine. Inside are handwritten notes added by a previous owner, making this copy unique. The binding shows mild wear, particularly at the spine edges, with pages in good condition given its age. Measures 236 pages.

The Daughter of an Empress by John W. Lovell, 1887

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A hardcover edition of The Daughter of an Empress published in 1887 by John W. Lovell Co. The book features a green cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine. The pa...moreges exhibit signs of age, with some wear visible on the cover. Inside, the contents include several titled chapters. This literary work is a historical novel by the author John W. Lovell, published during the late 19th century.

The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, 1907 Edition

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A 1907 edition of The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott published by Macmillan and Co. Limited, London. Edited with notes and an introduction by Francis Turner Palgrave....more Hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt lettering and detailing. Includes handwritten notes on the inside front page. Shows signs of wear on the cover and spine but remains intact.

The Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1904 Edition Cover Design

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The Land of Oz: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman by L. Frank Baum, originally copyrighted in 1904. Illustrated by John R. Neill...more. Published by Rand McNally & Co. Features classic black-and-white illustrations and original text. Includes original author note and classic imagery. Front and back covers display vibrant illustrations. Moderate age-related wear is visible.

Roughing It by Mark Twain, Illustrated, 1903 Edition

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A copy of 'Roughing It' by Mark Twain, published in 1903 by Harper & Brothers Publishers in New York and London. This is Volume 1 of the illustrated edition as part of th...moree Uniform Edition of Mark Twain's works. The book features a red cloth cover with gilt detailing and visible wear on the front and back. Includes illustrations and an ex-libris bookplate for S. James Tuffree. Copyright by Samuel L. Clemens, the book is in overall good condition with some age-related wear.

Studies in the Thought World by Henry Wood, 1896 Edition

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A 1896 edition of Studies in the Thought World: Practical Mind Art of the New Time by Henry Wood, published by Lee and Shepard Publishers. The book is bound in green clot...moreh with gilt lettering on the cover and spine. Contains copyright information from 1896 and features additional advertisements for works by Henry Wood. Solid binding with some minor wear to the covers and corners.

The Green Hat by Michael Arlen, Grosset & Dunlap, 1924

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Hardcover copy of The Green Hat by Michael Arlen, published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1924. Features green cloth boards with orange text on cover and spine. Interior include...mores a previous owner signature, Evelyn McCullough, on the first blank page. Some wear visible on the boards and spine. Measures not provided.

A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great, 1914

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Hardcover copy of A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great by J.B. Bury, LL.D., F.B.A., published in 1914 by Macmillan and Co., Limited, St. Martin Street,...more London. This edition is a reprint of the second edition from 1913. The book features a black textured cloth cover with visible wear and a partially detached spine. Inside front cover includes a handwritten inscription, Isabell Taitdell.

The Hand-Made Gentleman by Irving Bacheller, 1909 Edition

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A 1909 edition of The Hand-Made Gentleman: A Tale of the Battles of Peace by Irving Bacheller, published by Harper & Brothers, New York and London. Hardcover with gilt le...morettering on the spine and cover, featuring an illustrated front cover. Includes black and white illustrations. Clean binding with minimal signs of wear. Copyright page states printed and published in April 1909.

Penelope Irish Experiences by Kate Douglas Wiggin, 1901

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Hardcover edition of PenelopeIrish Experiences by Kate Douglas Wiggin, published by Houghton, Mifflin, and Company in 1901. Decorative green cloth binding with black four...more-leaf clover motifs. Gilt title on the cover and spine. Copyright dates include 1901 and 1910. Interior pages have some pencil markings. Overall condition appears intact with expected wear for its age.

Select Essays and Addresses by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1914 Edition

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A hardcover book titled Select Essays and Addresses Including The American Scholar by Ralph Waldo Emerson, edited with notes and an introduction by Eugene D. Holmes, M.A....more Published by The Macmillan Company in 1914 as part of Macmillan Pocket American and English Classics series. Features original brown cloth binding with gilt title on the cover. Exterior shows minor wear consistent with age, and the interior includes a frontispiece portrait of Emerson.

Portland Architectural Club Catalogue, 1908

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1908 Portland Architectural Club catalogue showcasing the First Annual Exhibition held in Portland, Oregon. Arranged and printed by Rhodes Advertising Agency, this softco...morever publication features organizational details, advertisements, and documentation of architectural works. The cover and binding show signs of wear with tape repairs. Historical reference material with detailed accounts of the club's members and activities.

Great Western Railway ‘Shakespeare Land’ Guidebook, 1934 Fourth Edition

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A 1934 fourth edition guidebook titled Shakespeare Land: The World Great Travel Shrine, published by the Great Western Railway Company of London, W.2. The paperback inclu...moredes travel information, photos, and text detailing destinations. Comes with original fold-out maps showing railway routes. Condition shows wear, staining, and discoloration consistent with age, but main features remain intact.

As I See It by Norman Thomas, 1932 First Edition

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First edition of As I See It by Norman Thomas, published in 1932 by The Macmillan Company. The book features a hardcover cloth binding in blue with gilt lettering on the ...morecover and spine. Pagination indicates it was reprinted in April and September of the same year. Condition shows minor wear to the cover and edges but appears otherwise intact.

Memory Room by Don Blanding, Signed, 1935 Edition

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A copy of "Memory Room" by Don Blanding, published by Dodd, Mead & Company in 1935, second printing. Hardcover with orange cloth boards and black illustrations on the fro...morent. Includes illustrations by the author throughout. Signed by Don Blanding with the inscription "Aloha." Endpapers feature elegant illustrated designs. Some light wear on the cover is visible. A collectible item for fans of Don Blanding's work.

A Treasury of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1955

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Hardcover edition of 'A Treasury of Sherlock Holmes' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, selected and introduced by Adrian Conan Doyle. Published in 1955 by Hanover House, Garden ...moreCity, New York. Features a yellow cloth spine with black boards. Displays expected wear for its age, particularly to the spine and cover edges. Includes copyright information ranging from 1901 to 1955. Printed in the United States.

Literature and Life: Book One by Greenlaw, Elson, Keck, and Miles (1931)

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1931 edition of 'Literature and Life: Book One' authored by Greenlaw, Elson, Keck, and Miles. Published by Scott, Foresman and Company. Features illustrated endpapers and...more engaging internal illustrations. Hardcover with blue cloth binding and yellow/green title design on the front cover. Moderate wear to covers and edges consistent with age. Measures unspecified.
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