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Speedy in Oz: Available Copies

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Speedy in Oz
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson; L. Frank Baum

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: The Reilly & Lee Co., Chicago (1934)


    Seller: Soaring Hawk Vintage (Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $12.99
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    TOTAL Cost: $12.99

Red cloth boards - all images are black and white - likely a 1940's reprint of the oz series. light wear to corners and fading to spine.

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly; Baum, L. Frank

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: GreatBookPrices (Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)
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    Book Price: $15.58
    Shipping: $2.64
    TOTAL Cost: $18.22

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Paperback or Softback)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Del Rey Books 8/12/1986 (1986)


    Seller: BargainBookStores (Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.)
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    Book Price: $18.23
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    TOTAL Cost: $18.23

Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) 0.75

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Oz, 28)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $14.26
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $18.25

Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Oz, 28)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: Goodwill Books (Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $14.78
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $18.77

Signs of wear and consistent use.

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $18.77
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $18.77

Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Oz, 28)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: Lucky's Textbooks (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $16.25
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $20.24

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly; Baum, L. Frank

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: GreatBookPrices (Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $17.80
    Shipping: $2.64
    TOTAL Cost: $20.44

Unread book in perfect condition.

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Oz, 28)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: California Books (Miami, FL, U.S.A.)
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    Book Price: $21.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $21.00

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Speedy in OZ
    by Baum, L. Frank; Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York (1986)


    Seller: Lowry's Books (Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $16.95
    Shipping: $5.50
    TOTAL Cost: $22.45

This book is in very good condition with almost no wear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Paperback)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House USA Inc (1986)


    Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $22.75
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $22.75

Paperback. Return to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book series.Legendary Umbrella Island flies magically through the air . . . until it careens smack into the forehead of an extremely unpleasant giant! Meanwhile, Speedy-the New York lad-is making a soaring trip skyward himself, propelled by an erupting geyser and encased in Terrybubble, the jolly, living skeleton of a huge dinosaur.It's soon up to Speedy to save the Princess of Umbrella Island from both the demands of Loxo the Giant and the warring countries of Roaraway and Norroway.Praise for the Oz series"Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever-these books are for readers of all ages."-Ray Bradbury"The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read them are often made what they were not-imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders."-Gore Vidal"I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival."-Stephen R. Donaldson Speedy must save the Princess of Unbrella Island from both the demands of Loxo the giant and the warring countries of Roaraway and Norroway. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (1986)


    Seller: PBShop.store US (Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $23.61
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $23.61

New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Speedy in Oz 28 Wonderful Oz Books Paperback
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (1986)


    Seller: PBShop.store UK (Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $20.86
    Shipping: $5.39
    TOTAL Cost: $26.25

New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: BALLANTINE BOOKS (1986)


    Seller: Russell Books (Victoria, BC, Canada)
    New Book
    Book Price: $19.00
    Shipping: $9.99
    TOTAL Cost: $28.99

Special order direct from the distributor

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: (1934)


    Seller: Oregon Books & Games (Grants Pass, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $30.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $35.00

edition done by Reilly and Lee with yellow illustration glued to green board cover. Only date 1934.

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Speedy in Oz
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House USA Inc (1986)


    Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE (Southport, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $21.97
    Shipping: $13.55
    TOTAL Cost: $35.52

This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 370

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Oz, 28)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: Ria Christie Collections (Uxbridge, United Kingdom)
    New Book
    Book Price: $20.92
    Shipping: $15.53
    TOTAL Cost: $36.45

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Speedy in Oz
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (1986)


    Seller: Books Puddle (New York, NY, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $32.98
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $36.97

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly/ Baum, L. Frank

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Ballantine Books (1986)


    Seller: Revaluation Books (Exeter, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $25.58
    Shipping: $12.96
    TOTAL Cost: $38.54

254 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly; Baum, L. Frank

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: GreatBookPricesUK (Woodford Green, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $20.85
    Shipping: $19.45
    TOTAL Cost: $40.30

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (1986)


    Seller: Majestic Books (Hounslow, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $32.19
    Shipping: $8.43
    TOTAL Cost: $40.62

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly; Baum, L. Frank

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: GreatBookPricesUK (Woodford Green, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $22.67
    Shipping: $19.45
    TOTAL Cost: $42.12

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (1986)


    Seller: Biblios (frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany)
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    Book Price: $37.02
    Shipping: $10.83
    TOTAL Cost: $47.85

PRINT ON DEMAND

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Speedy in Oz
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee (1934)


    Seller: Dunaway Books (St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $45.00
    Shipping: $4.00
    TOTAL Cost: $49.00

Grey cloth, b/w illustrations, illustrated endsheets, lacking the dustjacket. A lovely copy that we might call Near Fine but for a small p.o. name in ink on the ffep.

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Speedy In Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly; Neill, John Jno R. illus

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee Co (1934)


    Seller: Chamblin Bookmine (Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $45.00
    Shipping: $4.99
    TOTAL Cost: $49.99

298pp. Light blue boards with full-color pastedown on front board, black lettering on spine. Text and artwork is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are secure, textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate++ overall shelf/timewear, boardwear, heavy rubbing, sunning, and water effects on boards and outer spine, foxing and pageblush throughout, written names on second frontleaf.

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly,Baum, L. Frank,Neill, John R.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee (1934)


    Seller: Book Alley (Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $50.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $56.00

Early reprint (late 1930s). Good black-stamped brown cloth with color label; softening and fraying to spine ends and corners; some loss to base of spine; small tear to middle of spine; rubbing to panels; browning and faint soiling to textblock edges; printed endpapers; black and white illustrations throughout.

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28) (Paperback)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House USA Inc (1986)


    Seller: AussieBookSeller (Truganina, VIC, Australia)
    New Book
    Book Price: $25.84
    Shipping: $37.00
    TOTAL Cost: $62.84

Paperback. Return to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book series.Legendary Umbrella Island flies magically through the air . . . until it careens smack into the forehead of an extremely unpleasant giant! Meanwhile, Speedy-the New York lad-is making a soaring trip skyward himself, propelled by an erupting geyser and encased in Terrybubble, the jolly, living skeleton of a huge dinosaur.It's soon up to Speedy to save the Princess of Umbrella Island from both the demands of Loxo the Giant and the warring countries of Roaraway and Norroway.Praise for the Oz series"Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever-these books are for readers of all ages."-Ray Bradbury"The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read them are often made what they were not-imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders."-Gore Vidal"I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival."-Stephen R. Donaldson Speedy must save the Princess of Unbrella Island from both the demands of Loxo the giant and the warring countries of Roaraway and Norroway. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Speedy in Oz (Wonderful Oz Books, No 28)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345337054
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1986)


    Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH (Einbeck, Germany)
    New Book
    Book Price: $31.67
    Shipping: $32.26
    TOTAL Cost: $63.93

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Return to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book series. Legendary Umbrella Island flies magically through the air . . . until it careens smack into the forehead of an extremely unpleasant giant! Meanwhile, Speedy-the New York lad-is making a soaring trip skyward himself, propelled by an erupting geyser and encased in Terrybubble, the jolly, living skeleton of a huge dinosaur. It's soon up to Speedy to save the Princess of Umbrella Island from both the demands of Loxo the Giant and the warring countries of Roaraway and Norroway. Praise for the Oz series 'Where the young stay young and the old grow young forever-these books are for readers of all ages.'-Ray Bradbury 'The land of Oz has managed to fascinate each new generation. . . . The Oz books continue to exert their spell . . . and those who read [them] are often made what they were not-imaginative, tolerant, alert to wonders.'-Gore Vidal 'I was raised with the Oz books, and their enchantment, humor and excitement remain with me. They are still a joy and a treasure. I welcome this Oz revival.'-Stephen R. Donaldson

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Speedy in Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee, Chicago (1934)


    Seller: Kerkhoff Books DIV KSI (Warsaw, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $65.01
    Shipping: $8.00
    TOTAL Cost: $73.01

A continuation of the Oz stories. This coy with the spine fading but still much better than average. black and white illustrations, bound in blue cloth. Ownership name not even filled in!

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SPEEDY IN OZ Thompson, Ruth Plumly/Baum, L. Frank Published by The Reilly & Lee Company, Chicago, IL
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson; Frank L. Baum (founded on and continuing the famous Oz stories by. ); John R. Neill (illustrations)

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: The Reilly & Lee Co., Chicago, Ill (1934)


    Seller: A Cappella Books, Inc. (Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $75.00
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $75.00

{6 & 3/4' x 9 & 1/2'} Aqua-green cloth covered boards with black lettering on spine. Large damp stain covers half of rear board fore-edge and top edge. Top of spine is pulled. With pictorial plate pasted-down on front cover. Children's scrawl/hand lettering in pencil and red crayon within the illustration of front end papers and the 'This Book Belongs To:' page on 2nd page forward. HInge of front end pages and rear end pages are split and hang only by threads. Front boards worn at edges and corners are rubbed through so that brown boards below are esposed. [298 pages]

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