The Road to Oz

L. Frank Baum · Reilly & Britton, 1909 · First edition, first printing

A first edition, first printing of The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum (Reilly & Britton, 1909) is worth about $3,379 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Chicago / The Reilly & Britton Co. / Publishers”, dated 1909.

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$3,379

Valued from 2 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

What a copy is worth

How to identify this edition

These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Road to Oz.

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How do I know if my copy of The Road to Oz is a first edition, first printing?

✓ Title page: “Chicago / The Reilly & Britton Co. / Publishers”, dated 1909 ✓ Text paper: printed on tinted paper in changing pastel colours (pink, green, blue, yellow and others) ✓ Rear ads: “The Twinkle Tales” by Laura Bancroft, followed by “Policeman Bluejay” ✓ Binding: light green pictorial cloth, “Reilly & Britton” at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.

How much is a first edition, first printing of The Road to Oz worth?

$2,873–$3,379 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.

Can I sell my copy of The Road to Oz?

Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.

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