Roald Dahl - James and the Giant Peach (Scarce First Edition) - 1961
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Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach (Scarce First Edition) is an Illustrated Edition hardback in English, illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert, published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York in 1961 as a 1st edition, with 119 pages and dimensions of 26 x 18 cm, in very good condition with the original unclipped dust jacket.
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First American edition, of Roald Dahls ‘James and the Giant Peach’. A highly collectible copy of this iconic children’s classic of Roald Dahl's inaugural children's novel. Illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert. The book comes with its original and unclipped dust jacket.
This is Dahl’s first full-length novel for children, published in the United States prior to its UK release. Described by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography as rude, naughty, anti-adult, creepy, and sometimes cruel, James and the Giant Peach marked a bold departure in children's literature and firmly established Dahl s trademark blend of the macabre and the magical.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1961. Publisher's original Red cloth boards with design on upper cover and black lettering on spine. Green endpaper pages
Book Dimensions: 26 x 18 cm and Number of Pages: 119
Condition:
The book is beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well-bound copy. The dust jacket with slight closed tear and wear to edges (the dust jacket in clear protective sleeve easily removed if you wish to do so). External covers are clean and in nice shape. Internally; the book is in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. Pages are very clean, and illustrations are bright (A collectable edition and great gift idea!!).
First American edition, of Roald Dahls ‘James and the Giant Peach’. A highly collectible copy of this iconic children’s classic of Roald Dahl's inaugural children's novel. Illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert. The book comes with its original and unclipped dust jacket.
This is Dahl’s first full-length novel for children, published in the United States prior to its UK release. Described by the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography as rude, naughty, anti-adult, creepy, and sometimes cruel, James and the Giant Peach marked a bold departure in children's literature and firmly established Dahl s trademark blend of the macabre and the magical.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1961. Publisher's original Red cloth boards with design on upper cover and black lettering on spine. Green endpaper pages
Book Dimensions: 26 x 18 cm and Number of Pages: 119
Condition:
The book is beautifully bound, designed and illustrated. Firm and well-bound copy. The dust jacket with slight closed tear and wear to edges (the dust jacket in clear protective sleeve easily removed if you wish to do so). External covers are clean and in nice shape. Internally; the book is in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. Pages are very clean, and illustrations are bright (A collectable edition and great gift idea!!).
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Children's books, Collected works, Illustrated
Book Title
James and the Giant Peach (Scarce First Edition)
Author/ Illustrator
Roald Dahl
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1961
Height
26 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
18 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
119
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