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The Gnome King of Oz: Available Copies

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The Gnome King of Oz (the Wonderful Oz Books, #21)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $9.87
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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $13.90
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Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 0.7

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $14.05
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Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.7

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The Gnome King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books (Paperback))
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Del Rey Books 12/09/1985 (1985)


    Seller: AwesomeBooks (Wallingford, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $7.71
    Shipping: $6.47
    TOTAL Cost: $14.18

This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Del Rey (1985)


    Seller: Bearly Read Books (Sudbury, MA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $10.00
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The Gnome King of Oz (Wonderful Oz Books (Paperback))
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Del Rey Books 12/09/1985 (1985)


    Seller: Bahamut Media (Reading, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $7.71
    Shipping: $9.05
    TOTAL Cost: $16.76

Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Del Rey (1985)


    Seller: Barsoom Books (torrance, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $11.15
    Shipping: $5.95
    TOTAL Cost: $17.10

1st pr. Book is square, solid, and unread. No remainder marks. This book is so sharp it could slice even Superman's skin -- you'll shout up, up, and away with glee when it arrives at your door!

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: Sharehousegoods (Colgate, WI, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $13.38
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $17.37

This is a brand new book! Fast Shipping - Safe and Secure Mailer - Our goal is to deliver a better item than what you are hoping for! If not we will make it right!

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Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


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

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The Gnome King of Oz (the Wonderful Oz Books, #21) (Paperback or Softback)
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Del Rey Books 9/12/1985 (1985)


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

The Gnome King of Oz (the Wonderful Oz Books, #21) 0.72

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The Gnome King Of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Ballantine 1985 (1985)


    Seller: Tacoma Book Center (Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $15.00
    Shipping: $4.50
    TOTAL Cost: $19.50

ISBN 0-345-32358-0. Mass Market Paperback. First Ballantine Printing. Number 21 in the Ballantine reissue of the Thompson series. Minor wear to edges, faint dog-ear crease to bottom right corner of cover, Tight, sound, unmarked copy in Very Good condition.

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: California Books (Miami, FL, U.S.A.)
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    Book Price: $21.00
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The Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House, Inc. (2008)


    Seller: Seagull Books (Hove, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $9.28
    Shipping: $12.96
    TOTAL Cost: $22.24

Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise, this is a clean, tight copy. Dispatch within 24hrs from the UK.

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
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    Book Price: $22.72
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New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 0.7

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, #21) (Paperback)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House USA Inc (1985)


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

Paperback. Return to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book series.Ruggedo, the wicked old Gnome King, escapes from Runaway Island and sets out to reclaim his own kingdom and ravage Oz. Together with Peter, an unsuspecting lad from Philadelphia, he discovers the magic casket of Soob the Sorcerer and a flying cloak of Invisibility.Meanwhile, Scraps, the extraordinary Patchwork Girl of Oz, has been kidnapped from the Emerald City. Along with Peter, Grumpy the Bear, and Ozwold the Oztrich, she tries to save the capital of Oz before Ruggedo's new sorcery can take effect. But it's up to Peter and his baseball pitching skill to make the final stand against the Gnome King of Oz!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 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, #21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (1985)


    Seller: PBShop.store US (Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.)
    New Book
    Book Price: $23.12
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $23.12

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

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, #21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (1985)


    Seller: PBShop.store UK (Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $21.04
    Shipping: $5.39
    TOTAL Cost: $26.43

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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The Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: DELREY TRADE (1985)


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

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Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: GreatBookPrices (Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $27.84
    Shipping: $2.64
    TOTAL Cost: $30.48

Unread book in perfect condition.

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The Gnome King of Oz
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Del Rey, New York (1986)


    Seller: Basically SF Books (Salem, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $24.99
    Shipping: $5.50
    TOTAL Cost: $30.49

First printing of this edition. Like new. Del Rey mass paperback, first printing October 1985 (stated), complete number line. ISBN: 9780345323583, 237 pages, cover art by Michael Herring, interior art by John R. Neill. 12mo (4.25" x 8") Now reissued by the publisher in a large print on demand trade paperback with the same ISBN, this is the original tall mass paperback. Contains all the original black and white illustrations of John R. Neill, and maps of Oz and the surrounding countries courtesy of the International Wizard of Oz Club. 21st in series, preceded by The Hungry Tiger of Oz, and followed by The Giant Horse of Oz and many others. Peter Brown, an American boy, finds his way to the Island of Ruggedo, the wicked Gnome King. The two escape to Oz, which the Gnome King plans to conquer. Meanwhile, Scraps, the Patchwork Girl, is kidnapped by the Quilties and made their queen.

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The Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly; Neill, John R.

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee (1927)


    Seller: Book Alley (Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $25.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $31.00

Later printing, 1934-1950s. Fair black-stamped light green boards with color paper label; publisher's imprint in semi script on spine; wear and fraying to cover; dampstains to textblock edge; printed endpapers; lacks front free endpaper; back hinge cracked; black and white illustrations throughout.

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The Gnome King of Oz
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House USA Inc (1985)


    Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE (Southport, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $21.91
    Shipping: $13.37
    TOTAL Cost: $35.28

This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 356

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, No. 21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: Ria Christie Collections (Uxbridge, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $20.89
    Shipping: $15.53
    TOTAL Cost: $36.42

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The Gnome King of Oz (the Wonderful Oz Books, #21) (Histories of King Kelson)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Del Rey Books (1985)


    Seller: Revaluation Books (Exeter, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $25.41
    Shipping: $12.96
    TOTAL Cost: $38.37

reprint edition. 252 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: GreatBookPricesUK (Woodford Green, United Kingdom)
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    Book Price: $19.14
    Shipping: $19.45
    TOTAL Cost: $38.59

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Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: GreatBookPricesUK (Woodford Green, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: As New
    Book Price: $22.62
    Shipping: $19.45
    TOTAL Cost: $42.07

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The Gnome King of Oz
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee (1940)


    Seller: Dunaway Books (St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $40.00
    Shipping: $4.00
    TOTAL Cost: $44.00

Teal cloth, b/w illustrations, plain endsheets, $1.50 on the DJ flap, the last title on the rear flap is Handy Mandy in Oz (1939). Slight spine lean, very modest rubbing at the corners and spine ends, small p.o. name in ink on the ffep, 'This book belongs to' is blank. the corners of the dustjacket are rubbed through, a small chip at the bottom of the front gutter, larger chip at the top of the spine affect the title.

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The Gnome King of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee Co (1927)


    Seller: Recycle Bookstore (San Jose, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $39.95
    Shipping: $5.75
    TOTAL Cost: $45.70

Yellow cloth. Corners have small bumps but is otherwise bright and clean, with a tight binding and clean pages. Dust jacket is very worn with a two inch chip at bottom of spine, half inch chips to corners, some modest overall toning, two by three inch chip at back flap, price-clipped. now proteced in an archival cover. Photos on request.

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The Gnome King Of Oz
    by Thompson, Ruth Plumly

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Reilly & Lee (1927)


    Seller: tim hildebrand books (Janesville, WI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $50.00
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $55.00

Illustrated by John R Neill. Orange cloth cover, no dust jacket. Paste-down color illustration on front cover. Binding solid. Light wear, lightly soiled back cover.

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The Gnome King of Oz (The Wonderful Oz Books, #21)
    by Ruth Plumly Thompson

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780345323583
    Publisher: Random House Worlds (1985)


    Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH (Einbeck, Germany)
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    Book Price: $27.88
    Shipping: $32.24
    TOTAL Cost: $60.12

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. Ruggedo, the wicked old Gnome King, escapes from Runaway Island and sets out to reclaim his own kingdom and ravage Oz. Together with Peter, an unsuspecting lad from Philadelphia, he discovers the magic casket of Soob the Sorcerer and a flying cloak of Invisibility. Meanwhile, Scraps, the extraordinary Patchwork Girl of Oz, has been kidnapped from the Emerald City. Along with Peter, Grumpy the Bear, and Ozwold the Oztrich, she tries to save the capital of Oz before Ruggedo's new sorcery can take effect. But it's up to Peter and his baseball pitching skill to make the final stand against the Gnome King of Oz! 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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