* (PARRISH, MAXFIELD) BAUM, FRANK L. Mother Goose in Prose. Chicago: Way & Williams, n.d. [1897] 4to, publisher's pictorial off white boards illustrated by Maxfield Parrish gilt-stamped spine. First edition, second issue, with plain headbands. Complete with 12 illustrations by Parrish. This book represents three notable firsts: Baum's first book written for children, first book with Maxfield Parrish's illustrations and the first appearance of the character Dorothy who would feature prominently in Baum's next book, The Wizard of Oz. Light soiling to boards; ends bumped and spine ends slightly frayed; bookplate tipped to front pastedown; hinges starting. Estimate $ 1,000-2,000 Property from the Collection of David Mozinski, Chicago, Illinois
* (PARRISH, MAXFIELD) BAUM, FRANK L. Mother Goose in Prose. Chicago: Way & Williams, n.d. [1897] 4to, publisher's pictorial off white boards illustrated by Maxfield Parrish gilt-stamped spine. First edition, second issue, with plain headbands. Complete with 12 illustrations by Parrish. This book represents three notable firsts: Baum's first book written for children, first book with Maxfield Parrish's illustrations and the first appearance of the character Dorothy who would feature prominently in Baum's next book, The Wizard of Oz. Light soiling to boards; ends bumped and spine ends slightly frayed; bookplate tipped to front pastedown; hinges starting. Estimate $ 1,000-2,000 Property from the Collection of David Mozinski, Chicago, Illinois
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