Roald Dahl - 1st Printing - Matilda - 1983
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Matilda, illustrated by Quentin Blake, by Roald Dahl, first edition thus (1983) hardback with dust jacket, Guild Publishing, 240 pages, English language, VG condition.
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This is a rare First Edition thus copy of Roald Dahl's; "Matilda". The book was published by Guild Publishing in 1983 and it features the illustrations of Quentin Blake. This copy has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good condition
- Rare First Edition thus, 1983
- Gilt titles to the Spine
- Publisher's red cloth Boards & Spine
- Illustrations by Quentin Blake
- Pages are generally straight & clean
- Text-block is complete & secure
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are neat & straight
- Dust Jacket has a few small tears at the folds and minor edge wear
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Matilda
- Written by Roald Dahl
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- First Edition thus, First Printing, 1983
- Published by Guild Publishing, London
- Hardback with Dust Jacket
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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 rare First Edition thus copy of Roald Dahl's; "Matilda". The book was published by Guild Publishing in 1983 and it features the illustrations of Quentin Blake. This copy has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Very Good condition
- Rare First Edition thus, 1983
- Gilt titles to the Spine
- Publisher's red cloth Boards & Spine
- Illustrations by Quentin Blake
- Pages are generally straight & clean
- Text-block is complete & secure
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are neat & straight
- Dust Jacket has a few small tears at the folds and minor edge wear
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Matilda
- Written by Roald Dahl
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- First Edition thus, First Printing, 1983
- Published by Guild Publishing, London
- Hardback with Dust Jacket
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
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
Matilda
Series
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Author/ Illustrator
Roald Dahl - 1st Printing
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1983
Height
24 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Guild Publishing
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
240
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