As this last Oz story from L. Frank Baum opens, Dorothy Gale and Ozma have been dispatched by Glinda on a peacekeeping mission. It appears that war is imminent between two of the Oz peoples; the Flatheads and the Skeeters. The Flatheads (so named because the upper portion of their heads are missing leaving their brains subject to loss), live in a mountain top citadel and are led by the despotic Su-dic, who is preparing to attack the Skeezers. The Skeezers are led by a domineering young queen, who has a dark secret. After successfully dealing with a number of challenges as they penetrate to the far corner of Oz where these two groups live an isolated existence, Dorothy and Ozma discover that the Skeezers live in a glass-domed city in the center of Magic Lake. For added defensive measure, the island and its city can be lowered into the lake until it is completely submerged. Dorothy and Ozma soon learn that the two strong-willed leaders are not to be dissuaded from war, and that intervention will be needed to avoid a disaster for the people. So Ozma returns to the Emerald City, obtains consent from a Council of State of the leading personages of Oz, and launches an expeditionary force to intervene between the Skeezers and Flatheads. But before they can arrive, Dorothy discovers the real secret of why the two leaders are carrying their people into war, and obtains help from a young Skeezer boy, Euric, to correct the situation. But first she must discover the magic to escape from the submerged city and foil the initial attack by Su-dic. Euric proves resolute and courageous on his quest, braving very powerful magic from Reera the Red, a witch who hold the key to success. This enchanting tale keeps the reader engrossed in the mystery surrounding the conflict between these two Oz peoples, and how it will be ultimately resolved in the best of Ozian traditions.
1st edition. 1923 edition based on the advertisement. L. Frank Baum: Glinda of Oz. 12 color plates and numerous black & white illustrations by John R. Neill. Publisher, Reilly & Lee, copyright 1920.. Condition: Good+
1st edition , later printing circa 1926s. Complete with 12 color plates. Very Good condition. This is an error book. Pages from 61 to 76 repeated twice. Please see last two photos of page 61.
1st edition , later printing circa 1920s. Complete with 12 color plates (few have minor damage, see photos). Around dozen of illustrations were nicely colored by child( see last 5 photos).
Post 1935 edition of the Glinda of Oz without color plates. This book is in good condition with a few tears. What makes this book unique is that it was autographed by Frank Baum son Harry Neil Baum ( 1889 - 1967) at the bottom of the front end papers.
1959 edition by Reilly & Lee. Dust jacket illustrated by Dick Martin. I obtain this book without dust jacket, but had original dust jacket from Fred Myers collection, that was obtained from Reilly & Lee publisher and never been used in books. THis book can be purchased either with or without dust jacket. Book condition is very good. I only found Name of a previous owner in book belongs section, Price on front end papers, and a sticker with name and address that crossed with black marker. Dust Jacket is Fine since it was never been used in the books.
Reilly & Lee. Pre 1946 printing based on the dust jacket with numerous black & white illustrations by John R. Neill. Publisher, Reilly & Lee, copyright 1920. Endpapers illustrated in black and white. Condition: Very Good.
Reilly & Lee. 1st edition, 1st state. Complete with 12 color plates. Condition: Very Good-. One of the later printing of the first state due to text damage on page 150.
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