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West Hatfield: Pennyroyal, 1985. Limited. hardcover. fine. Barry Moser. Illustrated by Barry Moser. With an Appreciation by Justin Schiller. Square folio, tan boards lettered in gilt, publisher's cloth clam-shell case. West Hatfield: Pennyroyal Press, 1985. Limited Edition. A fine copy in a fine box.<br/> <br/> Copy number 99 from an edition of 350, signed by Moser.<br/> <br/>

West Hatfield, MA: Pennyroyal Press, 1985. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Signed by illustrator Barry Moser, the Pennyroyal Press limited edition printing of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.. Square folio, 268pp. Full beige buckram, title in gilt on front cover. A fine example with bright gilt, clean text, and stunning illustrations. Complete with 63 wood engravings by Barry Moser. From a limited edition of 350 copies, this being number "V" signed by Moser. Includes small pamphlet titled "Forty-Seven Days to Oz," which outlines Moser's process for creating the illustrations seen in this copy. Housed in a matching beige clamshell with title in gilt on spine. Barry Moser, an acclaimed illustrator and printmaker, is the visionary behind the Pennyroyal Press, a significant imprint in the landscape of fine press publishing. Established in 1969, Pennyroyal Press became an outlet for Moser's distinctive craftsmanship, blending artistry and literature by producing limited edition books,… Read More

West Hatfield, MA: Pennyroyal Press, 1985. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover. Number 201 of 350 copies, signed and numbered on the colophon by Barry Moser. Justin Schiller, the prominent children's book specialist, also signed his Appreciation on page 268. Schiller's piece includes a biography of Baum, and the history of his publishing career of which Wizard of Oz was by far the most successful. Schiller offers an informative and nuanced analysis of Oz - both its plot and characters, and its impact on children's literature. This magnificent book was published by the acclaimed printmaker and illustrator Moser at his Pennyroyal Press following the great success of his Moby Dick, which was published with great fanfare. The Press followed this with another grand publication, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and then published four other important books in quick succession including this title, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. These were the last "grand" books issued by Moser for ten years. The book begins with… Read More

Berkeley & Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1986. First Trade Edition. First Printing. Square quarto (24cm); gray cloth and black simulated leather backstrip, with titles stamped in metallic green on spine; dustjacket; [xiv],[7],8-268,[6]pp; illus. Inscribed by the illustrator on the title page to renown actor, dancer, and musician Geoffrey Holder: "For Geoffrey Holder / to whom I owe a great deal for these images. With great respect - Barry Moser." Fine in a very Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped (priced $19.95 and $25.00 on front flap), with some trivial external wear, and the original price sticker at lower rear panel. An extraordinary association copy of this exquisitely-illustrated edition of Baum's beloved 1900 novel. Among his many accomplishments, Holder (1930-2014) was responsible for directing and designing the original Broadway production of The Wiz, an African-American retelling of The Wizard of Oz, and a clear inspiration for Moser.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. First Trade Edition. First Printing. Fine ina fine dustjacket. Gray cloth and black simulated leather backstrip, with titles stamped in metallic green on spine and dustjacket. Signed by illustrator Barry Moser on the title page. Quarto. 23.5 x 24 cm. 268 pp. A beautifdul copy and rendition of Oz. Used/Fine.

University of California / Pennyroyal Press, 1986. Hardcover. Fine/Very good. Barry Moser. Signed by the illustrator Barry Moser, Justin Schiller, the rare book dealer who wrote an appreciation. Included is "Forty-Seven Days to Oz: A Chronicle of the Studies for the Illustrations for the Wonderful Wizard of Oz", printed Pennyroyal Press, Moser's publishing house. Inner sleeve of dust jacket creased.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First printing of The Pennyroyal Press Edition. Hardcover. Very good +/very good +. Barry Moser. SIGNED. 268pp. Square octavo [24 cm] 1/4 black vinyl cloth with gray cloth over boards. Green endpapers. Top edge of front board has minimal toning and the front board is also very slightly cocked. Dust jacket is in very good + condition, with some small scratches and barely noticeable discoloration to front panel. Signed in black ink by Barry Moser on the title page. With an appreciation by Justin G. Schiller. Illustrated with 62 wood engravings by Barry Moser. From the dust jacket- "While he was on vacation in the West Indies, Moser watched a huge storm from the porch of his rented cottage. Against the violently darkening backdrop of sea and sky, he imagined - "saw" - a disembodied head in the midst of the storm, and thought - "the Wizard of Oz!" From that beginning came an interpretation of Dorothy's adventures which matches in excitement and… Read More

Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1986. A fine copy, well preserved. Square 4to. Grey cloth with black simulated leather spine; pictorial dust jacket. First trade edition, first printing, jacket preserving $19.95 and $25 prices. SIGNED by Moser on the title-page.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Hardcover. Octavo, 268 pages. In Very Good condition with Very Good minus dust jacket. White and black spine with white text. Dust jacket is protected by mylar covering and has wrinkling to corners and mild edge and shelf wear. Textblock has previous owner's name in pen on front endpaper. Signed by illustrator Moser on title page. Shelved above Case 14. 1374192. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

West Hatfield, Massachusetts: Pennyroyal Press, 1985. Fine. Barry Moser. Full sheet 17 x 22 inches. Letterpress printed in black and green on Mohawk cream wove paper. Wood engravings by Barry Moser. Prospectus for the Pennyroyal edition of L. Frank Baum's classic, giving production and sales details of the book and separate prints.

University of California Press, 1986-08-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Berkeley: University of California Press. 1986, first printing. Square 4to., 9 1/2" x 9 1/2", 268pp., illustrations by Barry Moser. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. . 1st. Hard. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Barry Moser Design and Illustrations. A stunning adaptation with Moser's incomparable artwork. With all the first printing points. A superb copy, clean, unmarked and unclipped.

Berkley: California, 1986. Very good/Very good. Barry Moser. First printing inscribed by the illustrator, Barry Moser, on the title page. "To Will.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. Second printing of The Pennyroyal Press Edition. Hardcover. Very good +/very good. Barry Moser. 268pp. Square octavo [24 cm] 1/4 black vinyl cloth with gray cloth over boards. Green endpapers. The head of the spine is slightly bruised. In a dust jacket, with light surface rubbing and gentle toning. With an appreciation by Justin G. Schiller. Illustrated with 62 wood engravings by Barry Moser. From the dust jacket- "While he was on vacation in the West Indies, Moser watched a huge storm from the porch of his rented cottage. Against the violently darkening backdrop of sea and sky, he imagined - "saw" - a disembodied head in the midst of the storm, and thought - "the Wizard of Oz!" From that beginning came an interpretation of Dorothy's adventures which matches in excitement and originality Moser's celebrated vision of the adventures of another young lady, Alice.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Moser, Barry. Expedited or International shipping may cost more.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. 1st ed. Hardcover. Fine. Moser, Barry. 1st ptg. Oblong 4to, with Barry Moser's politically oriented woodcuts. Fine in fine, unclipped dj, no previous owner's marks.

Berkley: University of California Press, 1986. Book. Illus. by Barry Moser. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight clean unread copy. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. A beautiful gift quality copy which would be hard to top condition wise..

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. First trade edition of the Pennyroyal Press The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Illustrated with 62 wood engravings by Barry Moser. Black faux leather spine titled in gilt with grey cloth covered boards. Small gift note on corner of the green endpaper otherwise as new in an as new dust jacket. . First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Barry Moser.

University of California Press, 1986-08-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New. Stated First Printing. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Cataloger's note on front end page, else unmarked. Related ephemera included: Promotional photo prints by Barry Moser. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.