Author: Baum, L. Frank & Ruth Plumly Thompson. John R. Neill (ills.)
Title: Grampa in Oz. (First State, First Canadian edition)
Description: Copp Clark & Reilly & Lee, 1924. 1924. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First printing of Canadian edition, published by Copp Clark from Reilly & Lee first state sheets. 271 pp. + ads dated 1924, 12 coloured plates, b&w line drawings, 4to, red cloth with front colour label and black spine titles, illustrated eps by Neill. All plates are present and coated one side only. Perfect type on pages 171 and 189, hence first state. A very attractive copy with a very fresh front label, just slightly worn, tips of cloth lightly worn, cloth not faded or soiled. Contents clean and fresh. Front and rear hinges started but holding well. No owner's name. One line illustration has been neatly water-coloured, few minor soilspots and nicks to leaves. Much above-average example of the scarce Canadian edition. Scans available. Good.

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