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1st edition of Baum's Annabel
1st edition of Baum's Annabel
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Author: [Baum, L. Frank] Metcalf, Suzanne, pseudonym
Title: Annabel: A Novel for Young Folks
Place Published: Chicago
Publisher:Reilly & Britton
Date Published: [1906]
Description:


231 pp. With 6 color plates by H. Putnam Hall. (8vo) gray cloth, color pictorial label in the shape of a bow on front cover, lettered in gilt. First Edition.



A scarce work. This was the first of the author‘s books intended for older girls, and the only one for which he used this pseudonym. This is the first printing, with 16-page signatures except for the first one of 8 pages; spine imprint reads "The Reilly &/ Britton Co." in large and small capital letters. A facsimile of the original dust jacket is present. Bienvenue & Schmidt pp. 301-2; TBB Christmas 1968, p.23.

Condition
Some shelf wear to covers, spine faded with lettering partially flaked off; possibly recased with rear hinge repaired, damage to rear pastedown; very good.
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1st edition of Baum's Annabel

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