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Ozma of oz series5/12/2023 ![]() (Unfortunately, true first editions/first printings of most Oz books, especially the earliest ones, are somewhat unusual. It is easier to determine what is NOT a first edition rather than what is. 12 for more information–it can be confusing!). These are the ones most sought after by collectors. Cautionary Note: In this review I use the term ‘first edition’ to mean the earliest version of a book–i.e., the first printing of that particular book by the original publisher. ![]() I have attempted to describe some general rules of thumb below for a brief online reference. Another good guide is Bibliographia Oziana put out by the International Wizard of Oz Club. The most surefire way to determine the printing history of an Oz book is to use The Book Collector’s Guide to L. As a result, people erroneously assume that the book is a first edition because only one date is given. Often this is an innocent mistake on the part of the seller, stemming from the fact that copyright dates are the only dates given on most Oz books published right up to recent times. Beware the Wizard of Oz books advertised elsewhere online as first editions! Many of these books are not actually the original printings of these books. ![]()
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