Description: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd, [1967]. Pp 127. First UK edition, first impression. Illustrated boards and spine with black lettering. Bumping to corners, a little wear to spine tips, including a very small, 0.5 cm tear to rear board, and a 3 cm tear to front joint. Plastic film slightly torn in places. Spine a little cocked. A few spots of foxing to an otherwise tanned text block, as well as to prelims. One or two faded smudges throughout, not affecting text, nor illustrations. Free of inscriptions. A lovely example overall of this Roald Dahl early classic. [together with] Loosely inserted card signed, dedicated and dated by the author Roald Dahl "To Neil with love Roald Dahl 1979" in blue marker. Signed on the famous Gipsy House, Great Missenden letterhead postcard, which was home to the late, great Roald Dahl and his family, and the scene of much of Dahl's inspired magic. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 995 GBP
Location: Colchester
End Time: 2025-01-21T11:19:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 66.45 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Children's & Young Adults
Signed: Yes
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Year Printed: 1967
Language: English
Illustrator: Faith Jaques
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Fiction Subject: Fantasy
Author: Roald Dahl
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Willy Wonka