Return to Oz: The Joel Harris Collection Part 2

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Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Return to Oz: Part 2 of The Joel Harris Collection of Oziana & Children’s Books on Friday, December 10, 2021. The sale offers over 195 lots of first edition and vintage books, showcasing an enchanting and extensive selection of Oz books. It was curated by Mr. Harris, who is the Director of Special Publications of the International Wizard of Oz Club, as well as an author, long-time collector, and San Francisco Bay Area estate planning and probate attorney

The Oz series was created by L. Frank Baum (1856-1919), a prolific American author best known for his children's books. His first Oz book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was released in 1900; in the introduction, the author stated the book "…was written solely to pleasure children today. It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heart-aches and nightmares are left out." In total Baum wrote 14 books in the Oz series – plus 41 other novels, 83 short stories, and more than 200 poems and 42 scripts. Some works were written under various pseudonyms, including Edith Van Dyne, whose Mary Louise books are also offered in this sale. Other books by the author include L. Frank Baum’s Juvenile Speaker, The Boy Hunters in Yucatan, Phoebe Daring, Prince Mudturtle, The Sea Fairies, and others.

Subsequently, a number of other authors have built on and continued the famous Oz stories that Baum founded. These include Ruth Plumly Thompson, John R. Neill, Jack Snow, Rachel R. Cosgrove, Gina Wickwar and others. Their Oz books are also featured in this auction.

Among the Oz highlights in this sale are a rare, limited-edition Oz, the 100th Anniversary Edition; and a deluxe The Wonderful Wizard of Oz pop-up illustrated by Robert Sabuda. Other featured pop-up books are Pinocchio and Jack the Giant Killer and Other Tales.

Books by other acclaimed authors were collected by Mr. Harris’s late wife Christine. Among these highlights are noted A. A. Milne books: a fine first British edition of The House at Pooh Corner in the original dust jacket; The Christopher Robin Story Book; and Now We Are Six.

Other noteworthy books include a quadruple-signed Disney Bambi collectors set; a signed Odyssey of Homer, illustrated by N.C. Wyeth; Two Bear Cubs by Robert D. San Souci; a signed, special artist’s edition of Miracle in Seville by James Michener; Peter Parley’s Universal History, on the Basis of Geography by Nathaniel Hawthorne, in two volumes; and books and sets by several Caldecott Medal winners.
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So You Want to Be President by Judith St. George121 - So You Want to Be President by Judith St. George
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So You Want to Be President by Judith St. George, illustrated by David Small. Philomel 2000 first edition, first printing. Fine illustrated hardcover
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Four First Editions signed by Caldecott Winner David Small & Author Sarah Stewart Box and Cox by Gra122 - Four First Editions signed by Caldecott Winner David Small & Author Sarah Stewart Box and Cox by Gra
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Four First Editions signed by Caldecott Winner David Small & Author Sarah Stewart Box and Cox by Grace Chetwin, illustrated by David Small. Brad...
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Four Childrens Books signed by Caldecott Winner David Small123 - Four Childrens Books signed by Caldecott Winner David Small
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Four Childrens Books signed by Caldecott Winner David Small So You Want to Be President by Judith St. George, illustrated by David Small. Philomel 200
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The Art of Leo and Diane Dillon124 - The Art of Leo and Diane Dillon
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The Art of Leo and Diane Dillon, Ballantine Books 1981 first signed/limited edition. #159/500 signed by the Dillons with a signed print laid in. Tan c
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The Untold Tale by Erik Christian Haugaard125 - The Untold Tale by Erik Christian Haugaard
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The Untold Tale by Erik Christian Haugaard, illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon. Houghton Mifflin 1971 stated first edition with letter c€
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Cakes and Custard by Brian Alderson126 - Cakes and Custard by Brian Alderson
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Cakes and Custard by Brian Alderson, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. William Morrow 1975 first edition. Illustrated hardcover with matching jacket. Sig
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Tiny Tim by Jill Bennett127 - Tiny Tim by Jill Bennett
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Tiny Tim by Jill Bennett, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Delacorte Press 1981 first edition. Unique Hornbook Review copy, with review slip laid in. Il
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Pig Tale written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury128 - Pig Tale written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
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Pig Tale written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. William Morrow 1973 first edition. Unique Hornbook Review copy with Hornbook stamp on front endpap
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The Animal House by Ivor Cutler129 - The Animal House by Ivor Cutler
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The Animal House by Ivor Cutler, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. William Heinemann 1976, no statement of edition. Illustrated hardcover with matching j
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The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book130 - The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book
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The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book, written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. William Heinemann 1985, no statement of edition. Illustrated hardcov
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The Big Enormous Turnip by Alexei Tolstoy131 - The Big Enormous Turnip by Alexei Tolstoy
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The Big Enormous Turnip by Alexei Tolstoy, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Franklin Watts 1968, no statement of edition. Illustrated hardcover with mat
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Three scarce titles signed by Helen Oxenbury132 - Three scarce titles signed by Helen Oxenbury
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Three scarce titles signed by Helen Oxenbury Helen Oxenburys ABC of Things, written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Franklin Watts 1971 first US ed
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Four First Editions and Four Alice in Wonderland prints signed by Helen Oxenbury133 - Four First Editions and Four Alice in Wonderland prints signed by Helen Oxenbury
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Four First Editions and Four Alice in Wonderland prints signed by Helen Oxenbury. The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas, illu
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Four childrens titles signed by Helen Oxenbury134 - Four childrens titles signed by Helen Oxenbury
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Four childrens titles signed by Helen Oxenbury The Dragon of an Ordinary Family by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Franklin Watts 1969 h
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Collection of 8 signed by Helen Oxenbury135 - Collection of 8 signed by Helen Oxenbury
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Collection of 8 signed by Helen Oxenbury Its My Birthday, written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Candlewick 1996 reprint, hardcover in jacket. Tom
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Among the Dolls by William Sleator136 - Among the Dolls by William Sleator
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Among the Dolls by William Sleator, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Dutton 1975 first edition. Fine illustrated hardcover in very good jacket with
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Cinnamon Seed by John Travers Moore137 - Cinnamon Seed by John Travers Moore
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Cinnamon Seed by John Travers Moore, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman.Houghton Mifflin 1967 first edition. Fine illustrated hardcover in very good ja
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Dragon Stew by Tom McGowen138 - Dragon Stew by Tom McGowen
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Dragon Stew by Tom McGowen, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Follett 1969 first edition. Fine illustrated hardcover in very good jacket. Unique Horn
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Ghost Eye by Wylly Folk St. John139 - Ghost Eye by Wylly Folk St. John
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Ghost Eye by Wylly Folk St. John, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Harper & Row 1971 first edition. Near fine illustrated hardcover in near fi...
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Greta the Strong by Donald Sobol140 - Greta the Strong by Donald Sobol
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Greta the Strong by Donald Sobol, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Follett 1970 first edition. Near fine illustrated hardcover in near fine jacket.
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