Chicago: The Reilly & Lee Co., Circa 1930. Illustrated by John R, Neil. Baum’s sequel to The Sea Fairies sends Trot, Cap’n Bill, and their friend Button-Bright (of Oz fame) to a floating realm reached by a magic umbrella. On Sky Island they’re swept between the militaristic Blue Country—ruled by.....
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Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1903. First Edition, thus. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --L. Frank Baum is synonymous with American fantasy, but 'The Magical Monarch of Mo' holds a unique place as his first attempt at a cohesive fairy-tale world, predating the publication of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.' When the original 1900.....
Philadelphia: Edward Stern & Co., Inc., 1908. Illustrations by Francis. P. Wightman. First Edition, Third Printing. A Very Good Hardcover. The story is set in turn-of-the-century Egypt and is a tale of love, betrayal, and Revenge. Written shortly after Baum's trip to the Middle East in 1906. There he met.....