Books published by publisher The Reilly

PLEASE NOTE: The MISS MINERVA series were written during the 1910's - 1930's in the United States, in a manner typical of those turbulent social times, especially in what are now called "the Southern States." Often written "in dialect" in a style that would be considered offensive today, but was considered perfectly acceptable at the time they were written. From the dust jacket: "The fifth of the fun-filled "Miss Minerva" Books actually is the funniest of them all. The plot revolves about William Green Hill's home-made radio, to build which Billy and his pals raid the neighborhood for materials, in true boy fashion. Troubles multiply when the radio begins to work. Finally - the serenity of her orderly household disrupted - Miss Minerva puts the ban on Billy's pet machine and Billy runs away. To appreciate the ensuing complications, one must read the story....."

First edition bound in green cloth & with color pictorial pastedown on the front board. 11 color plates (of 12 originally) by John R. Neill & b&w drawings. 1st issue with 822 titles listed on rear page. A VG+ copy, Boards show light rubbing at the corners. Covers are clean and bright, spine is firm. Inside is clean with bright plates. A very nice copy but sadly missing one color plate opposite page 237.

Return to L. Frank Baum’s wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children’s book series. The old Gnome King attempts to capture the Emerald City and regain his magic belt, much to the horror of Peter, the Philadelphia boy who returns on a flying poetical pig to try to save Oz. Hindered by a band of mutinying pirates, Peter is helped by a magic ship that sails through both water and sky, a king who wants only to be a seafaring cook, and Samuel Salt, the swashbuckling Pirate Captain himself.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

Very Good/Good Dust Jacket; Copyright 1930 later printing no color plates. belongs to section is blank not filled in. All four corners of book slightly are bumped. small name inscrition at the front endpaper. the actual book is nearly as new condition. the dust jacket has small tears and is missing small fragments at the outer edges. at least 90% of the jacket is present. price clipped dust jacket.