Roald Dahl - 1st Printing - The BFG - 1982
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The BFG, Roald Dahl’s illustrated hardback first edition of 1982, is published by Jonathan Cape with Quentin Blake illustrations and 224 English-language pages in Good condition.
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This is a very rare First Printing of the First Edition, of Roald Dahl's; "The BFG". The book was published by Jonathan Cape in 1982 and it features the illustrations of Quentin Blake. This copy has been well cared for and it remains in Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good condition
- Very rare 1st Printing, First Edition, 1982
- Gilt titles to the Spine
- Publisher's grey cloth Boards & Spine
- Illustrations by Quentin Blake
- Pages are generally straight & clean
- Text-block is complete & secure
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine neat & straight - a few marks and blue pencil on the rear
- TipEx to the Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- The BFG
- Written by Roald Dahl
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- First Edition, First Printing, 1982
- Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd., London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is a very rare First Printing of the First Edition, of Roald Dahl's; "The BFG". The book was published by Jonathan Cape in 1982 and it features the illustrations of Quentin Blake. This copy has been well cared for and it remains in Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good condition
- Very rare 1st Printing, First Edition, 1982
- Gilt titles to the Spine
- Publisher's grey cloth Boards & Spine
- Illustrations by Quentin Blake
- Pages are generally straight & clean
- Text-block is complete & secure
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine neat & straight - a few marks and blue pencil on the rear
- TipEx to the Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- The BFG
- Written by Roald Dahl
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- First Edition, First Printing, 1982
- Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd., London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Cartoons and comics, Children's books, Illustrated, Literature, Young adult fiction
Book title
The BFG
Series
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Author/ Illustrator
Roald Dahl - 1st Printing
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1982
Height
24 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Joanthan Cape
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
224
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