First Edition Book Bindings and Features

The video discusses a first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum, highlighting its unique features such as the A binding and various issue points. It explains the significance of the green and capitalized publisher's name on the binding, the absence of a copyright notice, and specific textual features like the moon spots and famous lines. The video concludes with a note on the rarity and desirability of this edition and directs viewers to the Peter Harrington website for more information.

Who is the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

• Mark Twain

• J.K. Rowling

• Charles Dickens

• L. Frank Baum

What makes the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz special?

• It has unique issue points and states.

• It was the first book ever printed.

• It was written in a different language.

• It contains a secret map.

What is the name of the bookshop owner discussing the first edition?

• John Smith

• Peter Harrington

• Pom Harrington

• Frank Baum

What is the color of the publisher's blocking in the true first state binding?

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

What is the significance of the 'A binding'?

• It was used for all editions.

• It was reserved for the author.

• It was the cheapest binding.

• It was made of leather.

What material is the original binding of the first edition made from?

• Cloth

• Plastic

• Leather

• Paper

What is a key feature of the first state binding?

• It is signed by the author.

• It includes a map.

• It has a unique color blocking.

• It is made of gold.

What was missing from the first issue of the text?

• A title page

• An author's note

• A copyright notice

• An index

What was removed from the moon illustration in later issues?

• The entire moon

• The clouds

• The stars

• Two little spots

On which page is the famous line 'wild tin woodman' found?

• Page 100

• Page 150

• Page 227

• Page 300