Description
Here is a first edition of the Rinkitink in Oz book by L Frank Baum, a Wizard of Oz book published in 1916 by Reilly & Britton. This is a first printing as described in the Book Collector’s Guide to Baum: no publisher’s advertisement on back of ownership page, and with Reilly & Britton on the spine and title page. With pictorial endpapers and 12 color plates by John R Neill.
Condition is very good overall, with minor flaws.The pastedown cover has only light wear. The cloth has a little edge wear, with light fraying starting at bsse of spine and light soiling along the back joint and rear cover. Inside, both hinges are intact, and all 12 color plates are present. The frontis is starting to loosen and the goat plate is detached with some edge tears. Near inscription on ownership page. Text pages are complete and generally clean. A collectible copy overall.
