Kabumpo in Oz

New York: Del Rey, 1985. first thus. mass paperback. good. Michael Herring, John R. Neill. First printing of this edition. Cover has light wear, small closed tear at bottom. Del Rey tall mass paperback, 1st printing June 1985 (stated), complete number line. ISBN: 9780345315854, 259 pages, cover art by Michael Herring, interior illustrations by John R. Neill. 12mo (4.5"" x 8Ó) First published in 1922, 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. #16 in the Oz series, preceded by The Royal Book of Oz, and followed by The Cowardly Lion of Oz. During Prince Pompadore of Pumperdink's birthday celebration a magic scroll is found inside his birthday cake. It warns him that if he doesn't wed a ""proper princess"" within seven days, his entire kingdom will disappear. The prince, along with the old, wise elephant Kabumpo, the Elegant Elephant, set off on an adventure to the Emerald City and along the way meet up with Peg Amy, a living wooden doll, and Wag, a giant rabbit. Meanwhile, Ruggedo the Gnome King turns up to conquer the Emerald City again. Can Kabumpo save the day?