Roald Dahl - Matilda, The BFG - 1988-1999
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A two-book set, Matilda and The BFG, by Roald Dahl with illustrations by Quentin Blake; hardback with dust jackets, illustrated edition published by Jonathan Cape (1988–1999), in Near Fine condition.
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This is a beautiful two book set of Roald Dahl's; "Matilda" and "The BFG", published by Jonathan Cape and featuring the illustrations of Quentin Blake. These copies has been very well cared for and they remains in Near Fine condition. The books display very well together and they would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine condition
- First Edition, later printings
- Publisher's cloth Boards & Spines
- Gilt titles to the Spines
- Illustrations by Quentin Blake
- Pages are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete & secure
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are neat & straight
- Dust Jacket are bright and neat - Matilda has a small tear on the rear hinge, BFG has a tear on the rear fore-edge
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Matilda, The BFG
- Written by Roald Dahl
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- First Edition, Later Printings
- Published by Jonathan Cape, 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 beautiful two book set of Roald Dahl's; "Matilda" and "The BFG", published by Jonathan Cape and featuring the illustrations of Quentin Blake. These copies has been very well cared for and they remains in Near Fine condition. The books display very well together and they would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine condition
- First Edition, later printings
- Publisher's cloth Boards & Spines
- Gilt titles to the Spines
- Illustrations by Quentin Blake
- Pages are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete & secure
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are neat & straight
- Dust Jacket are bright and neat - Matilda has a small tear on the rear hinge, BFG has a tear on the rear fore-edge
- No names or inscriptions
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SUMMARY
- Matilda, The BFG
- Written by Roald Dahl
- Illustrated by Quentin Blake
- First Edition, Later Printings
- Published by Jonathan Cape, 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.
Details
Number of books
2
Series
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Book title
Matilda, The BFG
Subject
Cartoons and comics, Children's books, Illustrated, Literature, Young adult fiction
Author/ Illustrator
Roald Dahl
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1988
Publication year youngest item
1999
Height
24 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Reprint
Width
16 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
464
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