Roald Dahl — The Roald Dahl Treasury
London, Jonathan Cape, 1997. First edition. Cloth. London: Jonathan Cape, 1997. First edition. Cloth. Very Good/Near Fine. 10.5" by 8.5". Quentin Blake; Patrick Benson; Raymond Briggs; Babette Cole; Posy Simmonds; Lane Smith; Ralph Steadman; Fritz Wegner; Christopher Wormell; Jan Baldwin. A delightfully illustrated first edition of this charming collection of stories and extracts from Roald Dahl, signed by illustrator Quentin Blake. First edition.In the publisher's original red cloth binding, accompanied by the original, unclipped dust wrapper.Signed with an inscription to the title face page by acclaimed cartoonist and illustrator Quentin Blake. Best known for his work with Roald Dahl, Blake has illustrated over 300 books, as well as some of his own, has received various awards, including the Hans Christian Anderson prize, and between 1999 and 2001 held the position of British Children's Laureate.Profusely illustrated throughout in colour, predominantly by Quentin Blake, with additions from the likes of Raymond Briggs and Christopher Wormell.A delightful collection of stories and extracts from internationally renowned children's author Roald Dahl, remembered for much-loved texts like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFGÂ and Matilda, many of which have since been adapted into popular films. In the publisher's original red cloth binding, accompanied by the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed with an inscription to the title face page by Quentin Blake. Externally, very smart with minor bumping and rubbing and slightly more noticeable marking concentrated along spine and to top edge of both front and rear boards. Dust wrapper in lovely condition with only minor shelf wear, predominantly to the top edge, and one or two marks. Internally, firmly bound. The odd spot and mark to endpapers, otherwise a very bright and clean edition. Very Good . Ill.: Quentin Blake; Patrick Benson; Raymond Briggs; Babette Cole; Posy Simmonds; Lane Smith; Ralph Steadman; Fritz Wegner; Christophe. Very Good/Near Fine.
