L. Frank Baum, The Baum Bugle, 60+ Editions, 60s-80s Rare, Hard to Find Original Editions Start Price USD 900.00 Current Price USD 900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Friday, October 10, 2008 Location Chicago, IL See more about 'L. Frank Baum, The Baum Bugle, 60+ Editions, 60s-80s' Description   Multiple Editions, over 60 original editions of The Baum Bugle over three decades!!!   Provinence: Nicholas A. Salerno, ASU, friend of Justin G. Schiller & Ruth Fischer as there are notes from them in some early copies. Most are original, some photocopied as they were shared. International Wizard of Oz Club, August 1961(photocopy per Irene Fisher with note from Justin G. Schiller) through December 1989.   Condition: All in Very Good to Near Fine. A comprehensive run of the first thirty years of the influential oz journal. With contributions by Ruth Plumly Thompson, Jack Snow, Dick Martin, Frank J. Baum, Harry Neal Baum, Matilda Jewell Gage, Martin Gardner, Russell P. MacFall, Russell B. Nye, Edward Wagenknecht, Justin G. Schiller and others.   The Christmas 1961 issue contains a rare L. Frank Baum story issued in the December 1911 issue of The Ladies' World entitled Bessie's Fairy Tale, a lovey story by Harry Neal Baum per A Macatawa Memory, and a wonderful Tik Tok of Oz front/back full illustration; this is a real jem, a Fine Copy!   The Baum Bugle became the journal of record for all things Ozian. If you don't have a collection of Bugle's yet, this would be an incredible addition to your collection. I truly hope that someone who really needs this for their collection wins this auction.     Issues include:   1960’s 6 RARE, Original Editions & 2 photocopies, all from estate.   1961 August (photocopy from Irene Fisher & Justin Schiller) Original editions for Christmas 1961, Spring 1967, Christmas 1968, Spring 1969, Autumn 1969, Christmas 1969, and photocopies from Salerno’s estate from Schiller are Autumn 1964.   1970's 24 Original Editions and 5 photocopies to help fill out set, all from his estate.   Original Editions from: Spring, Autumn & Winter 1971, Spring, Autumn & Winter 1972, Spring, Autumn & Winter 1973, Winter 1974, Spring, Autumn & Winter 1975, Spring, Autumn & Winter 1976, Spring, Autumn & Winter 1977, Spring, Autumn & Winter 1978, Spring & Winter 1979, and photocopies per his estate from Spring & Christmas 1973, Spring & Christmas 1974, Winter 1975 and Winter 1976.   1980’s All 30 Original Editions Spring 1980 to Christmas 1989, a complete Original Set!   I must appologize for the quality of my images. Rest assured that these cards are mint and that the box is as described. My scanner, which I ususally use for all of my listings is not currently working. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you.    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________  To determine total shipping amount, enter your zip code  in the auction page; this is quite heavy at    lbs +/- w/ shipping box. As stated above, Insurance is mandatory. Why, Because once it is shipped I can not be responsible for it being received or any damage unless there is shipping insurance. Please feel free to ask any questions prior to purchasing. I encourage payment swiftly and books are generally shipped out within 2-3  business days after payment has cleared through Paypal. Should you need quicker turnaround/shipping, please let me know and I will do my best to accomodate your request.   If you are a new customer, please read my ratings. I take great care in every part of the transaction.              Also read my me section to learn more about me. Place a Bid!