Dahl (Roald) The BFG
£1,250
London, Jonathan Cape, 1982.
First edition, first impression. Signed by the illustrator on the title-page. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced £6.50.
A very good first edition of one of Dahl’s best-loved novels; a central title in late 20th-century children’s literature. This copy further enhanced by being signed by the illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake.
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Boards slightly softened at spine ends, but overall a near fine example; jacket unclipped and spared any fading, overall near fine.
Illustrations and jacket artwork by Quentin Blake.
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