The Lost Princess of Oz
A first edition, Reilly & Britton issue of The Lost Princess of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Reilly & Britton, 1917) is worth about $580 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago” at the foot; the “Author of” list ends with “Rinkitink in Oz”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$580
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $580 |
| Very good | $492 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Lost Princess of Oz.
✓ Title page: “The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago” at the foot; the “Author of” list ends with “Rinkitink in Oz”
✓ Ownership leaf: the advertisement on its verso lists 10 titles
✓ Illustrations: 12 colour plates by John R. Neill
✓ Binding: light blue cloth, pictorial label on the front board, “Reilly & Britton” at the foot of the spine
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Lost Princess of Oz is a first edition, Reilly & Britton issue?
- ✓ Title page: “The Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago” at the foot; the “Author of” list ends with “Rinkitink in Oz” ✓ Ownership leaf: the advertisement on its verso lists 10 titles ✓ Illustrations: 12 colour plates by John R. Neill ✓ Binding: light blue cloth, pictorial label on the front board, “Reilly & Britton” at the foot of the spine The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, Reilly & Britton issue of The Lost Princess of Oz worth?
- $492–$580 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 Lost Princess of 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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