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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Literature and Life Book Two by Scott, Foresman and Company (1936)

Lot # 26      

1936 hardcover edition of 'Literature and Life: Book Two,' published by Scott, Foresman and Company. Includes illustrations, such as front and back endpapers with woodlan...mored scenes and a steel mill painting. Authored by Miles, Stratton, Pooley, and Greenlaw. This is a revised edition with copyright dates of 1929 and 1936. Text and cover are intact; general wear on the cover and binding consistent with age.

First Edition Copy of Portnoy’s Complaint by Philip Roth (1969)

Lot # 27      

First edition copy of 'Portnoy's Complaint' by Philip Roth, published in 1969 by Random House. Black cloth hardcover features the author's initials embossed in gold on th...moree front. Designed by Carl Weiss, with publication details confirming it as a first printing. Evidence of minor wear includes a small spot on the cover, typical of age. Dimensions not specified. A cornerstone work in contemporary American literature.

Conversation Today by Albert B. Dahlquist, 1960 Hardcover

Lot # 28      

Hardcover edition of 'Conversation Today: Its Art - Its Science - Its Techniques' by Albert B. Dahlquist, published in 1960 by Nelson-Hall Company, Chicago. Features brow...moren cloth boards with gold lettering on the spine. The book provides insights on improving conversational skills. Measures and publisher information indicate it was printed in the United States of America.

Meal Planning and Table Service by Beth Bailey McLean, 1949

Lot # 29      

Hardcover book titled 'Meal Planning and Table Service' written by Beth Bailey McLean. Published in 1949 by J. B. Lippincott Company, this is the seventeenth large printi...moreng, revised and reset edition. The book covers meal planning and table service designed for the American home. The beige cover features black lettering, with some shelf wear visible. Contains detailed information about table service techniques along with illustrative content.

Barberry Bush by Kathleen Norris, 1932 Edition

Lot # 30      

1932 edition of 'Barberry Bush' by Kathleen Norris, published by Country Life Press, Camden City, NJ. Hardcover in red cloth with embossed title on the cover and spine. T...morehe condition shows signs of wear, including discoloration and staining, particularly on the spine, though the text block remains intact. Copyright 1932 by Kathleen Norris.

1953 Union Prayerbook for Jewish Worship, Part II

Lot # 31      

1953 edition of 'The Union Prayerbook for Jewish Worship, Part II,' edited and published by The Central Conference of American Rabbis. Hardcover with a black textured cov...moreer featuring gold embossed title and marking 'Property of Temple Israel.' Contains Hebrew and English text for Jewish worship services. Copyright 1945, printed in the USA. Includes a red ribbon bookmark. Overall condition shows evidence of wear consistent with age and use.

Daughter of Eve Hardcover by Noel B. Gerson, 1958

Lot # 32      

Hardcover edition of 'Daughter of Eve,' authored by Noel B. Gerson and published by Doubleday in 1958. The book includes illustrated endpapers featuring a map design rela...moreted to the narrative. The plain cover shows signs of wear and discoloration. Copyright information states the characters are based on early seventeenth-century individuals blended with fictional elements.

Limited Editions Club 1950 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Lot # 33      

A 1950 edition of Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" published by the Limited Editions Club for the George Macy Companies, Inc. Features original wood engravings by Gunte...morer Bujack and is bound in decorative patterned covers with a purple spine. Translated by J. Lewis May, this edition retains the copyright by the Limited Editions Club. The book is in well-kept condition with no apparent markings or damage to the text.

Statesmen of the Lost Cause by Burton J. Hendrick, 1939

Lot # 34      

First edition of 'Statesmen of the Lost Cause' by Burton J. Hendrick, published in 1939 by The Literary Guild of America, Inc., New York. Hardcover with beige cloth bindi...moreng and a black spine label with gold lettering. Includes illustrations such as images of Jefferson Davis and members of his cabinet. The book provides historical insight into the Confederate leadership during the American Civil War. Printed in the United States. The binding and pages appear intact, with some visible wear consistent with age.

Saxons Through Seventeen Centuries by John Foisel, 1936 Edition

Lot # 35      

Hardcover book titled 'Saxons Through Seventeen Centuries' by John Foisel, published in 1936 by the Central Publishing House, Cleveland, Ohio. Blue cloth binding with gil...moret title and crest on the cover. Features historical text and photographs, with 320 pages. Minor wear on edges. Dimensions and weight not specified, but in overall good condition for its age.

Seven Came Through by Edward V. Rickenbacker, 1943 First Edition

Lot # 36      

First edition of 'Seven Came Through: Rickenbacker's Full Story' by Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker with an introduction by W.L. White, published in 1943 by Doubleday, Dor...morean & Company, Inc., Garden City, NY. Hardcover featuring a gray cloth binding with an embossed airplane design on the front cover. Includes wartime manufacturing notice and black-and-white photographs. Spine and edges show wear consistent with age.

1939 Spanish-English and English-Spanish Dictionary by Wesley and Girones

Lot # 37      

A 1939 edition of the 'Handy Dictionary: Spanish-English and English-Spanish' by Wessely and Girones, thoroughly revised and rewritten by Louis Tolhausen and George Payn....more Published by David McKay Company in Philadelphia. The hardcover features a red cover with gold lettering and is printed in the USA. The book is a pocket-sized reference dictionary designed for bilingual use.

Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to New York by Paul Gallico, 1960 Edition

Lot # 38      

First edition copy of 'Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York' by Paul Gallico, published in 1960 by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York. Includes illustrations by Mir...morecea Vasiliu. Hardcover with a purple illustration on the front cover depicting a woman in a coat and hat. Interior pages are in legible condition, with copyright listed as 1960. Contains approximately 157 text pages.

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold by Fritz Leiber, 1966 First Edition

Lot # 39      

First edition published in April 1966 by Ballantine Books, New York. Written by Fritz Leiber and adapted from the movie script by Clair Huffaker. Based on the Tarzan char...moreacter created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, this paperback is authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and Banner Productions, Inc. Original publication, not a reprint. 75c cover price. In good condition with minimal signs of wear.

Tarzan and the Snake People by Barton Werper, 1964

Lot # 40      

Tarzan and the Snake People by Barton Werper, published in 1964. Part of 'The New Series' by Gold Star Books, based on characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Feature...mores cover illustration by Jack Endewelt. Paperback format, priced at 40 cents originally, and sold for $1 by a retailer. Printed in the United States by The New International Library, Derby, Conn.

Tarzan and the Abominable Snowmen by Barton Werper, 1965

Lot # 41      

Paperback copy of 'Tarzan and the Abominable Snowmen' by Barton Werper, published in 1965 by Gold Star Books. Cover illustration by Jack Endewelt. Based on characters cre...moreated by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Shows wear consistent with age, with visible creasing on cover and slight discoloration on inner pages. Published in the United States by The New International Library, Inc.

Jules Verne’s ‘The Village in the Treetops’ – Ace Books Edition

Lot # 42      

Jules Verne's 'The Village in the Treetops,' the 'Fitzroy' edition edited by I.O. Evans, published by Ace Books. This paperback features an illustration-based cover desig...moren. The novel is noted as the first English translation of a Jules Verne piece. The back cover includes a synopsis set in Africa with fantastical and action-packed elements. The book's interior lists additional classic science-fiction titles from Ace Books.

Tarzan and the Lost Empire by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Dell Book 536

Lot # 43      

First edition paperback of "Tarzan and the Lost Empire" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published by Dell as Book 536. The cover price is 25¢, and the book includes 188 pages. ...moreFeatures classic pulp-style cover art and a table of contents listing 23 chapters. Pages intact, some expected wear due to age. Complete and unabridged.

June 1944 Issue of ‘Broadcast Songs’ Magazine Featuring Ella Mae Morse

Lot # 44      

June 1944 issue of 'Broadcast Songs' magazine featuring Ella Mae Morse on the cover. Includes sheet music, song lyrics, and music reviews along with advertisements. Publi...moreshed at 10 cents. The magazine is in used condition for its time, showing signs of age such as yellowing and minor wear. A notable piece for collectors of vintage music publications.

Smith’s Collection of 100 Songs for Harmonica Music Book

Lot # 45      

Vintage music book titled 'Smith's Collection of One Hundred Songs for Harmonica' arranged by Geo F. Smith. Published by Wm. J. Smith Music Co., New York. Includes arrang...moreements for harmonica, mandolin, saxophone, violin, banjo, uke, and banjo-like guitar. Copyrighted in 1934. Softcover displays wear consistent with age, including creases, minor tears, and discoloration.

Service Men’s Magazine, Invasion Special, 1940s Publication

Lot # 46      

Service Men's Magazine, established in 1916, Invasion Special edition. Includes features such as 'GI Bill in Full,' with illustrated cover-themed 'Liberation' and interna...morel political cartoons. Historical wartime content with notable imagery and articles. Sold for $0.25 during publication. Softcover format with some typical age wear expected for its age.

Children’s Playmate Magazine, January 1954 Issue

Lot # 47      

Children's Playmate magazine, January 1954 issue, featuring colorful cover art and winter-themed imagery. Includes stories, poems, and advertisements aimed at a young aud...moreience. The magazine is priced at 20 cents. It displays some wear consistent with age, including slight edge wear and creases. Internal pages appear intact with illustrations still clear and legible.

Simplicity Sewing Magazine, Spring 1969, Volume 21, No. 1

Lot # 48      

Simplicity Sewing Magazine, Spring 1969, Volume 21, No. 1. Features include fashion trends, sewing tips, special sizes for women and children, and spring 1969 patterns. I...morencludes illustrations, projects, and advertisements related to sewing. Condition appears intact with some signs of age-appropriate wear, typical for the time period.

Set of Seven Reader’s Digest Condensed Books (1971-1977)

Lot # 49      

Set of seven Reader's Digest Condensed Books featuring volumes from 1971 to 1977. Included are Volume One 1971, Volume Two 1971, Volume Three 1971, Volume Four 1971, Volu...moreme One 1973, Volume Three 1974, and Volume One 1977. Each hardcover book includes multiple condensed novels and is bound in multi-colored decorative bindings. Condition suggests wear consistent with age and storage.

My Book of Old-Time Fairy Tales by Margaret Evans Price

Lot # 50      

1997 hardcover edition of 'My Book of Old-Time Fairy Tales,' illustrated by Margaret Evans Price and published by Barnes & Noble Books in arrangement with Checkerboard Pr...moreess. Originally copyrighted in 1921, this edition retains the classic illustrations and storytelling. ISBN 1-56619-765-1. Printed and bound in Hong Kong. Includes timeless tales with vivid, full-color illustrations.
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