"The Magic of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, Illustrated by John R. Neill, published by Reilly and Lee, 1919. First Edition, early printing with "Magic of Oz" the last, 12th title in the OZ Books list on verso of the ownership [token] page. [Note: the next Oz title, Glinda of Oz was published in 1920]. All 12 color plates are present and have correct 1st edition location.

Hard boards, original green cloth with illustration on the front board [some wear, especially cloth wear between spine and backboard: see photos]; 6.3/4" x 9.1/2"; b/w illustrated endpaper [a little soiling], "Irby B. Cauthen Jr." is ink written on the token page, 266 pages with many b/w illustrations + 12 full-color plates including frontispiece; some soiling and wear [see photos]; good / very good condition.

The mischievous boy Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word--Pyrzqxgl--can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends.

While Ozma's court plans a spectacular celebration for her birthday, Dorothy and the Wizard set out with the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger to find a gift for their beloved princess. But in the Forest of Gugu they become entangled in the wicked plans and magical transformations of Kiki and the Nome King.

Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki's incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long?

John R. Neill was born in Philadelphia in 1877. In 1904, at the age of twenty-six, Neill received his first major book assignment, as illustrator for The Marvelous Land of Oz. From then until his death in 1943, Neill would illustrate over forty Oz books, including three he wrote himself. Today, his fabulous illustrations are synonymous with Oz.

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) --------- $18.50
Canada: Priority (c 2-6 weeks) -- $42.50
World: Priority (c 2-7 weeks) --- $54.50