A BARNSTORMER IN OZ, Or a Rationalization and Extrapolation of the Split-level Continuum.

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Original cream cloth with gilt titles to the spine and gilt initials to the upper board, in the Alex Ebel illustrated dustwrapper. Housed in a cream cloth slipcase. A fine copy, the binding square and tight, the contents clean throughout and without previous owner's stamps or inscriptions. Complete with the fine, very lightly rubbed and creased dustwrapper that is free from fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped ($40 on the front flap). The slipcase is in fine condition.

Issued in a limited edition of 600 copies, this example is numbered 396 and signed by Philip José Farmer in blue ink on the limitation page. A science fiction novel set in the world of L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' and centred on Dorothy's adult son who travels to Oz from post WWI America. An unusual example of 'Oz' literature, 'A Barnstormer in Oz' is written for adults, includes mature themes and takes a rational, scientific and political approach to the strange characters and events of Oz.