COMPLETE "THE WIZARD OF OZ WADDLE BOOK."
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Winning Bid:
$7,040.00
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #198 Part I
Item numbers 1-499 in auction 198
Value Code:
M - $5,000 to $10,000 Help Icon
Item Description
7.5x9" hardcover with dust jacket published by Blue Ribbon Books under authorization by Bobbs-Merrill Company ©1934. 208-page original story by L. Frank Baum illustrated by W.W. Denslow. Story is followed by 3 pages of illustrated instructions for assembly of 6 die-cut cardboard character figures. Figures include: Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Wizard. Toto has small chip of surface paper off left ear. These figures are typically missing but all are included with this book and assembled with metal links as issued. Figures have some light wear and are but are all overall Exc. Comes with original instruction sheet/envelope which has moderate wear, VG. Original ramp walkway is split at centerfold and has had professional repair to splits at top of ramp and to one tab holding ramp upright. Ramp still displays Exc. Dust jacket shows Scarecrow and Tin Man watching Waddle figures proceeding down Yellow Brick Road ramp on both sides. Dust jacket has scattered wear and is Fine. Book does not have publisher imprint on spine and is Exc. with clean and bright front cover. This book is rarely found complete with the envelope, dust jacket and waddles. One of the most desirable Wizard of Oz items.
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