Roald Dahl — The Roald Dahl Treasury
London; Singapore, Ted Smart, 1998. Hardback. London; Singapore: Ted Smart, 1998. Hardback. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 10.5" by 8". Quentin Blake; Patrick Benson; Raymond Briggs; Babette Cole; Posy Simmonds; Lane Smith; Ralph Steadman; Fritz Wegner; Christopher Wormell; Jan Baldwin. A highly illustrated uncommon edition of this charming collection of stories and extracts from Roald Dahl, signed by illustrator Quentin Blake. Scarce edition.In the publisher's original pictorial hardback binding, accompanied by the original, unclipped dust wrapper.Signed to the title 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 pictorial hardback binding, accompanied by the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed to the title page by Quentin Blake. Externally, lovely condition with slight bumping and the odd mark. Dust wrapper also very smart with minor edge wear, culminating in a small tear to the spine head, and light marking. Internally, firmly bound. Reasonable marking to endpapers, otherwise a very bright and clean example. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Quentin Blake; Patrick Benson; Raymond Briggs; Babette Cole; Posy Simmonds; Lane Smith; Ralph Steadman; Fritz Wegner; Christophe. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.
