Reuniting readers with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow, this is the exact replica edition of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Originally published in 1900, the novel has been reissued for the first time in its inaugural form by historic publisher Charles Winthrope & Sons, experts at preserving literary classics. The book meticulously recreates every detail of the first edition, including the typeface, endpapers, and even typographical errors that were later corrected. The original artwork by William Wallace Denslow is intricately reproduced, complete with the brilliant full color and metallic inks that were hallmarks of the initial printing. To enhance its authenticity, the book has been personally hand-signed by Roger S. Baum, the author's great-grandson.