QUEEN ZIXI OF IX by L. Frank Baum - 1922

[L. FRANK BAUM]. QUEEN ZIXI OF IX OR THE STORY OF THE MAGIC CLOAK. The Century Co., New York, 1922 (1905). First Edition, Later printing. Condition: VG+. Appears unread, publisher's original olive-green cloth, rear hinge starting, one inch closed tear at the bottom of page 119, micro-chip at the bottom of gutter of title page, a touch of rubbing to spine ends, mild bumping to corner extremities typical of books of this age, else pages are clean, unmarked, bright and binding tight. No color plates present. A scarce later printing of one of L. Frank Baum's most popular titles in about near fine to very good plus condition. The 1914 silent film of the same name based on this novel was written by L. Frank Baum. Cover art and numerous B&W illustrations by Frederick Richardson. Classic fantasy children's book, highly collectible. 303 pgs. 4to.