1902 Santa Claus Life & Adventures L Frank Baum Color Illustrated Christmas

1902 Santa Claus Life & Adventures L Frank Baum Color Illustrated Christmas

Known for his famous ‘Wizard of Oz’ series, L Frank Baum published a highly curious but desirable book on the history of Santa Claus. ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ tells the story of Santa’s childhood as well as his education from magical fairies and wood nymphs who gave him his immortality.

A rare, beautiful edition, published the same year as the first, illustrated with 9 impressive two-tone color engravings by Mary Cowles Clark.

Item number: #13412

Price: $599

BAUM, L Frank

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

Indianapolis: The Bowen Merrill Company, 1902.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [6], 206
  • 18 plates
    • 9 of which are two-tone color
  • Edition points:
    • Chapter headings noted by ‘book first’ rather than ‘chapter first’, ‘chapter second’.
    • 206p rather than 200p
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
    • Decorative red cloth
  • Size: ~9in X 7in (23cm x 18cm)

Our Guarantee:

Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.

Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

13412