The Giant Horse of Oz

New York: Del Rey, 1985. Trade paperback. Like New. John R. Neill, Michael Herring. Like new, remainder mark on bottom. Del Rey trade paperback, 1985 edition, but more recent reprint. ISBN: 9780345323590, 238 pages, cover art by Michael Herring, interior illustrations by John R. Neill. 8vo (5.5" x 8.5"") First published in 1928, this contains all the original illustrations of John R. Neill, with a new cover painting by Michael Herring and maps of Oz and the surrounding magical countries courtesy of the International Wizard of Oz Club. 22rd in series, preceded by The Gnome King of Oz, and followed by Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz. Many years ago, before Dorothy came to Oz, the royal family of the Munchkins were kidnapped and imprisoned on the mysterious Ozure Islands by the witch Mombi. Quiberon, an evil monster created by Mombi, guards them, but now wants a mortal maiden. Prince Philador of the Ozure Islands sets out to save them, with High Boy, whose telescoping legs and airy personality make him in every way the Giant Horse of Oz! Along the way they encounter the Scarecrow and Trot, and discover the enchanted past of the wonderful Good Witch of the North, the very first person Dorothy met when she arrived from Kansas many years before.