Description
Here is a 1st edition copy of The Scalawagons of Oz book, copyright 1941 by John R. Neill, famous Oz illustrator who continued writing the series for a while. Published by Reilly & Lee, this 1st printing has “Scala-wagons” on two lines on the spine and 16 page gatherings as called for. The dust jacket is also a 1st, listing titles to Ozoplaning. This Oz title was only published with black and white illustrations, and with black and white illustrated endpapers.
The book is in near very good condition; front and rear cover look great tho the spine has a little fading as shown. Inside, both hinges are cracked but still attached, with an imperfect glue repair to rear hings. Neat name and inscription across from Book Belongs To page Other pages are in very good condtion with no writing or tears. Dust jacket is poor, with fading and loss to spine and some large chips on rear cover. There is also some old tape and other wear and tear, including a note about the repairs on front flap, which is not price-clipped. (PSCom)
