Vintage 1956 The Wizard Of Oz hardcover book Written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow This charming edition features a vivid illustration of Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow and Tin Man on the front and the sweet Cowardly Lion on the back cover This is a relatively hard to find edition It contains many Denslow illustrations which had not been seen since the original publication in 1900 as well as several illustrations which had not been previously published This edition also includes an afterword written by Edward Wagenknecht and a summary listing of the other Oz books by L. Frank Baum Hardcover with 237 pages, not including the afterword and Oz books list Nice vintage condition with age appropriate wear to the covers and corners, there is also an ink mark at the top of the back cover (photos 11-14) No missing or torn pages Please see all photos as part of the description