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BAUM, L. FRANK The Book of the Hamburgs. A Brief Treatise Upon the Mating, Rearing and Management of the Different Varieties of Hamburgs New York Books of Wonder 1991 Reprint Edition which constitutes the first hardcover edition. Published 14 years before The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this was Baum's first book and displays the beginnings of his folksy, humorous writing style. Fine without dust jacket as issued. Price: 125.00 USD
BAUM, L. FRANK The Distinguished Collection of L. Frank Baum and Related Oziana Including W.W. Winslow Formed by Justin G. Schiller New York Swann Galleries 1978 The auction catalogue for the landmark sale which has been the standard for all Baum and Winslow prices. 140 pages, extensively illustrated, and full bibliographic descriptions. Laid in are the sheets of the prices realized at the sale. Essential Baum reference. Paperbound. About fine in wrappers. Price: 40.00 USD
[BAUM L. FRANK] - THE WIZARD OF OZ - THE MUSICAL, THE WIZ (MICHAEL JACKSON) Original Souvenir Program for the Film, The Wiz, and an Original Promotional Booklet Los Angeles Universal 1979 First Edition. Paperbound. The program is folded and measures 10 3/4Ó x 15Ó. A special film program made by the studio for advance screenings of the film, The Wiz, for reviewers and members of the motion picture industry. Also included is a specially printed promotional booklet (8 7/8Ó x 12Ó) made in a small number for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nominations of the film. The Wiz is an adaption of the classic film musical, The Wizard of Oz, updated for modern times and with a virtually all-black cast set in a stylized version of New York City, was directed by Sidney Lumet with a screenplay by Joel Schumacher, and starred Diana Ross (as Dorothy) Michael Jackson (as the Scarecrow), Nipsey Russell (as the Tinman), Ted Ross (as the Lion), and Lena Horne (as Glinda the Good Witch). Price: 30.00 USD
[BAUM, L. FRANK] L. Frank Baum. Catalogue Eleven Los Angeles Peggy Christian - Bookseller 1970 First Edition. The landmark illustrated catalogue of Baum that did much to establish the serious interest in collecting Baum. Listed are such gems as Baum's own scrapbooks including the one he kept for the publication of The Wizard of Oz (each book catalogued at the nostalgic price of $150.00), Baum's original manuscripts for the musical play version of The Wizard of Oz, and dozens of other delights all of which came from the Baum family. Paperbound. Fine in wrappers. Price: 17.50 USD
