The Lost King Of Oz - 1St Edition Thompson, Ruth Plumly Collectibles Room

The Lost King of Oz. By Ruth Plumly Thompson and illustrated by John R. Neill. Printed in Chicago by the Reilly and Lee Co. 1925, 1st edition, 280 pp, 9.25” x 7”, 8vo, hardcover blue cloth. In good condition, with minor rubbing and wear to exterior. Loss of original dust jacket. Some cracking to front hinge. Light markings and marginalia at front. Text block remains in good condition with a variety of color plates throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 1st edition of the book by Ruth Plumly Thompson (1891-1976), who wrote many of the continuing novels based off of Frank L. Baum’s The Wizard of Oz and subsequent other sequels. Nicely illustrated with an attractive exterior. COLK1925AFGB