Description
Here is another adorable book by Oz illustrator W. W. Denslow: Denslow’s Tom Thumb. Copyright 1903, this is the original first printing published by Dilliingham–the only one of the original series of 12 with a half-white cover. Fully illustrated with color and Denslow’s trademark seahorse signature on every page, as well as illustrated endpapers. Oversized softcover, decorated endpapers, 9″ by 11″.
In good condition, with some flaws as is normal with these fragile paper booklets. Complete, with some soiling/foxing and former owner’s name and Xmas 1903 date on cover. Corners bumped. Spine has wear but cover and all pages are still attached to stapled binding. Inside pages are in nice condition without tears or writing but with some soiling and light creasing. An attractive and creative book in the classic Denslow tradition. Back has a medley of all of Denslow’s Picture Books, all now scarce except for the modern reprints.
