Description: Most people know about OZ from the 1939 MGM classic movie, starring Judy Garland. But the true story of OZ started with the first book, THE WIZARD OF OZ, by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900. He wrote thirteen more books in the series until his death in 1919. The series was then continued by a number of other people. Baum had quite a fertile imagination and wrote numerous other books and stories, under his own name as well as pseudonyms. THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS written by L. FRANK BAUM illustrated by Mary Cowles Clark This is a 1971 reprint of a book that was first published in 1902. Not only did they keep the original illustrations, but even replicated the format of green pages with green ink for the text and the art - really nicely done! Here Baum creates an elaborately detailed backstory for Santa Claus, right from his start as an abandoned human baby rescued from certain death by an immortal nymph. When he has grown up, he leaves the magic world of the immortals to join his own kind with the stated goal of helping mortal children. Much else happens to him, and with him, before he assumes the role for which he is best known - delivering presents to children all around the world. This was bought new and is in good condition. I take good care of my books in my smoke-free environment. Notes on condition: dust jacket: light scuffing; some wrinkles; moderate rubbing along edges; small hole at edge of spine and front cover; small rips at top of spine; inside flap not price clipped binding: dark green boards with gold stamped lettering on front board and spine; clean, no dents or marks interior pages: former owner's book plate adhered to front free end paper; age discoloration spots on end papers; but all green pages crisp & clean, no marks or rips sewn binding = all pages secure Please see photos to get a sense of the condition and appealing art. ISBN: 0682473863 publisher: Exposition Press, based in Jericho, NY year published: 1971 Copyright information: copyright date of 1971; stated Second Edition without indication of printing status Original price: $6.00 printed on dust jacket front inside flap weight: 1 lb 6 oz height: 9 1/4 inches width: 6 1/4 inches page count: 206 I am happy to combine shipping to save my buyers money. Books can easily be combined and pack well together. Media mail is a very affordable rate offered by the USPS. Cost is based solely on weight and does not vary with distance. If buying multiple books, please put them in your cart and then "request total from seller". I will then send you an invoice with an adjusted shipping cost. However, I have been told that if you are ordering from a phone, it may not be possible to request such a total. If that is your situation, please go ahead and pay the shipping as billed. Then, when I process your order, I will calculate the difference between shipping paid versus actual cost, and refund you any difference. Thanks for looking!
Price: 50 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2025-01-24T03:58:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Original Language: English
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 9.25 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Item Width: 6.25 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Exposition Press
Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Subject: Fiction
Publication Year: 1971
Type: Novel
Illustrator: Mary Cowles Clark
Author: L. Frank Baum
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 1 lb 6 oz
Number of Pages: 206 Pages
