The Magic of Oz
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- Reilly & Lee Co, 1919
- Series
- Oz book series
The first edition of The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum was published in Chicago by Reilly & Lee Co in 1919. We track 1 edition.
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First edition
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- Comes after
- The Tin Woodman of Oz
- Followed by
- Glinda of Oz
In print
- Editions recorded
- 495 on Open Library, 474 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 3 languages
- Free to read
- Project Gutenberg (out of copyright in the US)
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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More by L. Frank Baum
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz1900 · 4 editions
- American Fairy Tales1901 · 1 edition
- The Master Key1901 · 2 editions
- Life and Adventures of Santa Claus1902 · 2 editions
- The Enchanted Island of Yew1903 · 1 edition
- The Marvelous Land of Oz1904 · 2 editions
- Ozma of Oz1907 · 2 editions
- Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz1908 · 2 editions
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Who published the first edition of The Magic of Oz?
The first edition of The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum was published in Chicago by Reilly & Lee Co in 1919.
How many editions of The Magic of Oz are there?
We track 1 edition of The Magic of Oz, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
What should I read after The Magic of Oz?
In order, it follows The Tin Woodman of Oz and it is followed by Glinda of Oz, according to Wikidata.
Can I read The Magic of Oz for free?
Yes: the text is out of copyright in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg. Collectors still pay for the first edition, which is the physical object, not the words.