Florida Wizard of Oz museum - Kabumpo in Oz color Illustrations

One of the unique exhibits at The Wizard of Oz Museum in Cocoa Beach features original color illustrations from the 1922 first edition of Kabumpo in Oz. Visitors can see these historic illustrations as part of the museum’s collection of more than 2,000 Wizard of Oz artifacts and memorabilia.

The color illustrations from Kabumpo in Oz first edition books from 1922. Summary of Kabumpo in Oz story:

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 (Thompson “corrected” Baum’s “Nome”) turns himself into a giant while tunneling under the Emerald City, gets Ozma’s palace stuck on his crown, and runs off with it.

Below are images of a few items that are displayed in the museum.