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On Reserve for R: do not purchase please! Here is a hard to find copy of the first edition/first state of Glinda of Oz. Not only that, this is the first Copp Clark (Canadian) edition. Oz experts know that Copp-Clark published many of the Oz books simultaneously with the first editions of Reilly & Britton, and that they are much rarer than the American editions. See “Oz in Canada” reference book for more information, where C. J. Hinke says, “Collectors of Oz books have long recognized that Copp Clark Copies are very scarce”. This book is a Copp Clark first, with their imprint on both the spine and the title page. Copyright 1920, written by L. Frank Baum. With all the first printing points as in Bibliographia Oziana–Glinda of Oz last title in list on back of half-title page; ad for Oz-Man tales in the back. Also contains 12 beautiful color plates by John R. Neill.
Book is fair to good only, mostly because both hinges are badly cracked with mull showing and partly torn on the bottom third. Some wear to pastedown as shown; spine is clean and clean. Inside, in addition to the hinge issue, there is a 1920 inscription to the Book Belongs To page, which also has a 1/3″ tear at base. The pages have heavy finger soiling in spots, but the 12 color plates are all present and in generally good condition (one with a 2″ tear at top that appears to be re-attached, some with a little staining). Quite hard to find in any condition!
