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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Manners And Customs Of Mankind, Volume One, Edited By J.A. Hammerton

Lot # 51      

First volume of 'Manners and Customs of Mankind,' edited by J.A. Hammerton and published by Amalgamated Press, Ltd., with printing by the Pantagraph Printing and Statione...morery Company, Bloomington, Illinois. Features over 1,400 photographic illustrations and seven color plates. Hardcover with embossed cover design showing visible signs of damage and wear, including chipped edges and scuffing.

The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking, 2001 Hardcover

Lot # 52      

Hardcover edition of 'The Universe in a Nutshell' by Stephen Hawking, published by Bantam Books in November 2001. The book includes original illustrations by Moonrunner D...moreesign Ltd. and The Book Laboratory Inc. Features vibrant visuals and scientific concepts presented by Hawking, exploring complex theories in physics and the universe. In clean condition with minor wear on the cover.

Margret & H.A. Rey’s Curious George Goes Camping Hardcover, 1999

Lot # 53      

Hardcover edition of Margret & H.A. Rey's 'Curious George Goes Camping,' illustrated in the style of H.A. Rey by Vipah Interactive. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company ...morein 1999. Manufactured in the U.S.A., this book features Curious George's playful camping adventures. Minimal wear visible on the book cover and spine. ISBN 0-395-97831-9.

Half-A-Hundred Tales by Charles Grayson, 1945 First Edition

Lot # 54      

First edition copy of 'Half-A-Hundred Tales by Great American Writers,' edited with an introduction by Charles Grayson, published by The Blakiston Company, Philadelphia, ...morein 1945. Hardcover with brown cloth binding. Evidence of water stains on select interior pages. Book exhibits shelf wear, including edge wear on the cover's corners and spine. Printed in the United States of America.

Ten Great Mysteries by Howard Haycraft and John Beecroft

Lot # 55      

Hardcover edition of 'Ten Great Mysteries,' edited by Howard Haycraft and John Beecroft, published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1959. Black cloth binding with gold let...moretering on the spine. The pages show signs of age, and the cover exhibits some wear at the edges. Printed in the United States of America.

Mobilization and Inflation by Frederic L. Simmons, 1951 Hardcover Edition

Lot # 56      

A hardcover edition of 'Mobilization and Inflation' by Frederic L. Simmons with a foreword by Walter B. Smith. Published in 1951 by the Friends of the Colleges at Claremo...morent. The book discusses economic topics and is authored by a distinguished economist from Guaranty Trust Company of New York. The green cover shows no text or illustrations. Condition appears to be good for its age.

A Complete Guide for Visiting Paris With Map and 117 Color Photos

Lot # 57      

A guidebook titled 'A Complete Guide for Visiting Paris' by Giovanna Magi, published in 1975 by Casa Editrice Bonechi, Florence. Includes 117 color photographs, a foldabl...moree map of the city, a metro plan, and 12 itineraries. Printed in Italy and translated by Michael Hollingworth. Features notable landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, and Arc de Triomphe.

Good for a Laugh by Bennett Cerf, Hanover House, 1952

Lot # 58      

First edition hardcover book titled 'Good for a Laugh,' written by Bennett Cerf and published by Hanover House in 1952. The black cover features a decorative gold illustr...moreation, and the book includes various humorous anecdotes and illustrations. The copyright page confirms the 1952 publication date in the United States. Some signs of wear on the cover are visible.

The Spoilers by Rex Beach, Early Edition Hardcover

Lot # 59      

Early edition hardcover of 'The Spoilers' by Rex Beach. Features a decorative cover with illustrated mountain and wilderness motifs. Published by Harper & Brothers. The b...moreook shows significant wear including a detached spine, loose binding, and previous owner's name inscribed on the front endpaper. Includes illustrations within the pages. A notable piece for enthusiasts of early 20th-century literature.

Set of 4 Readers Digest Condensed Books with Decorative Covers

Lot # 60      

Set of 4 Readers Digest Condensed Books featuring decorative multicolor hardcovers with coordinating designs. Each volume contains condensed novels and stories. Titles in...moreclude 'The Wiz Kings,' 'A World to Care For,' and more, with spine color-coding for easy identification. Black leather-look spine bindings provide durability and elegance for display.

Set of 1950 Reader’s Digest Condensed Books – Autumn and Spring Editions

Lot # 61      

Two hardcover volumes of Reader's Digest Condensed Books from 1950, including the Autumn selections and the Spring selections. Published by The Reader's Digest Associatio...moren, Pleasantville, N.Y. Titles included are listed on the spines, featuring works such as 'The Cardinal,' 'The Show Must Go On,' and others. Both books are intact with patterned endpapers and illustrated content. Condition shows expected age wear to spines and covers.

Set of 3 First Edition Reader’s Digest Condensed Books (Spring 1954)

Lot # 62      

Set of 3 First Edition Reader's Digest Condensed Books from Spring 1954. Published by The Reader's Digest Association, Pleasantville, N.Y. Includes various condensed lite...morerary works, such as 'Operation Cicero' by L.C. Moyzisch. The books show visible wear on spines and edges, with interior covers featuring decorative designs. A great collectible for bibliophiles.

1952 First Edition Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Lot of 4 Volumes

Lot # 63      

Set of four first edition Reader's Digest Condensed Books from 1952, covering Autumn (Volumes IX and X) and Summer (Volumes IX and X) Selections. Includes numerous illust...morerated stories with original designs and prints. Published by The Reader's Digest Association, Pleasantville, N.Y. Notable wear to the spines and covers consistent with age; overall intact and well-preserved.

1953 Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, 4 First Edition Volumes

Lot # 64      

Set of four 1953 Reader's Digest Condensed Books in hardcover, first editions from the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn selections. Features titles including 'Hunter' b...morey J.A. Hunter, 'The Silent World' by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and others. Each volume includes multiple stories with original illustrations. Decorative cloth covers with titles on spines show minor wear consistent with age.

1954 Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, First Editions, Set of 4

Lot # 65      

Lot of four 1954 Reader's Digest Condensed Books, all First Editions published by The Reader's Digest Association, Pleasantville, NY. Includes volumes 18 through 21, each...more containing multiple condensed stories. Books feature illustrated covers and internal illustrations for select stories such as 'The Young Elizabeth' and 'The Desperate Hours.' General wear is present on the bindings and covers but items remain in intact condition. Ideal for collectors or enthusiasts.

Set of Three 1955-1956 Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, First Editions

Lot # 66      

A set of three Reader's Digest Condensed Books, including two volumes from 1955 and one from 1956. All three are first editions. Each hardbound volume features multiple c...moreondensed works bound in a decorative cover with a maroon spine. Titles include notable literary works such as 'The Nun's Story,' 'Good-bye, My Lady,' and others as indicated on the spines. Manufactured and printed by the Reader's Digest Association.

1959 First Editions of The Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Two Volumes

Lot # 67      

A lot comprising two first edition volumes of The Reader's Digest Condensed Books, published in 1959. Each hardcover book features decorative covers and spines, with illu...morestrations complementing the stories inside. Included works span various genres, such as 'Advise and Consent,' 'Test Wind to Hawaii,' 'The Lion,' and others. Both books retain their original bindings and are in used condition with minor wear visible on the spines.

1960 First Edition Reader’s Digest Lot Featuring Notable Stories

Lot # 68      

Lot of four Reader's Digest first edition books from 1960. Includes notable condensed stories such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'Up From Slavery' by Booke...morer T. Washington. Hardcover volumes feature decorative bindings with wear along the spines and edges. Each book showcases beautiful interior illustrations accompanying the condensed works. Published by The Reader's Digest Association.

1961 Reader’s Digest Collection Featuring ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Lot # 69      

A 1961 Reader's Digest Condensed Books collection featuring 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. The set includes multiple works in one volume: 'To Kill a Mockingbird,'...more 'The Agony and the Ecstasy,' 'The Winter of Our Discontent,' and 'Faith is a Hunter.' Includes colorful illustrations accompanying the texts. The bindings show light wear, and the slipcase is present with visible wear along the edges.

1962 Reader’s Digest First Edition Set of Four Hardcover Books

Lot # 70      

Lot comprising three editions of Reader’s Digest Condensed Books from 1962 in hardcover format. Each book features decorative bindings with gold embellishments and cont...moreains abridged literature, including ‘Devil Water,’ ‘Dearly Beloved,’ ‘Ring of Bright Water,’ and others. Books contain vivid illustrations and are in good overall condition, with some signs of wear on the edges and spines. Excellent collector’s items or decorative pieces.

1963 First Editions, Readers Digest Condensed Books, Two-Volume Set

Lot # 71      

Two volumes of Reader's Digest Condensed Books, first editions from 1963, both retaining original decorative hardcover bindings. Titles included are 'The Artist' by Jan d...moree Hartog, 'The Shoes of the Fisherman' by Morris L. West, 'The Moonflower Vine' by Jetta Carleton, 'Florence Nightingale' by Cecil Woodham-Smith, and 'The Wild Grapes' by Barbara Jefferis in one volume, and 'A River Ran Out of Eden' by James Vance Marshall, 'Escape from Red China' by Robert Loh, 'The Surgeon' by W. C. Heinz, 'To Sir, With Love' by E. R. Braithwaite, and 'And Presumed Dead' by Lucille Fletcher in the other volume. The books exhibit moderate wear to the spines and edges but remain intact overall.

1964 First Editions, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Lot of 3

Lot # 72      

Lot of three Reader's Digest Condensed Books from 1964, all first editions. Each book features multiple condensed works of notable authors, printed with various illustrat...moreions and decorative bindings. Light signs of wear are visible on the edges of bindings, but overall condition is preserved. Includes ex-library markings. A collectible set highlighting popular literature of the era.

1964 First Editions Set of Four Reader’s Digest Condensed Books

Lot # 73      

Lot includes four first edition volumes of Reader's Digest Condensed Books from 1964. Each book contains multiple abridged novels, with notable titles such as 'May You Di...moree in Ireland.' All books feature hardcover bindings with decorative covers. Published by The Reader's Digest Association, these volumes are marked 'First Edition' and were printed in the United States. Condition and completeness of text are as shown.

1965 First Editions Lot of Five Reader’s Digest Condensed Books

Lot # 74      

A lot of five first edition volumes from 1965 by the Reader's Digest Association. These hardcover books feature condensed versions of popular works, including "Hall of Mi...morerrors" by John Rowan Wilson, "Children of Hope" by Houghton Mifflin Co., "All in the Family" by Edwin O'Connor, and others. Each book is bound with unique patterned covers and includes vivid illustrations. Printed in the USA, all books are in clean condition, with minimal signs of wear.

1967 First Edition Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Four Volumes

Lot # 75      

Four 1967 first edition volumes of Reader's Digest Condensed Books, showcasing various works, including Gunnar Mattsson's 'The Princess,' among others. Each volume featur...morees unique patterned hardcover designs. Published by The Reader's Digest Association, these editions include numerous stories condensed into the format that is characteristic of Reader's Digest collections. Overall condition appears used but intact.
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