Dahl, Roald

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Cape, 1977, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author 'Love to all | who read this | Roald Dahl | Oct. 22 1977', original boards, dust-jacket, ownership signature, dust-jacket faded on spine; The Twits. Cape, 1980, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, ownership signature; Revolting Rhymes. Cape, 1982, first edition, original pictorial boards, some spotting and soiling, ownership signature; The BFG. Cape, 1982, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, ownership signature, some slight browning; The Witches. Cape, 1983, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, ownership signature; Boy. Cape, 1984, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, ownership signature; The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me. Cape, 1985, first edition, original pictorial boards, ownership signature; Matilda. Cape, 1988, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, ownership signature; together with 19 others (listed on www.sothebys.com); mostly 8vo, occasional ownership signatures

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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In addition to the volumes listed above, the collection comprises:

James and the Giant Peach. Puffin, 1973, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature, worn at extremities (2 copies)

Danny the Champion of the World. Puffin, 1977, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: a play. Puffin, 1979, first edition thus, original printed wrappers, ownership signature and annotations for production

The Twits. Puffin, 1982, first edition thus, original pictorial boards, ownership signature, contents loose

Dirty Beasts. Cape, 1983, first edition, original pictorial boards, ownership signature

Nursery Crimes & Beastly Tales. The Mail on Sunday, [c.1983], original pictorial wrappers

Rhyme Stew. Cape, 1989, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, ownership signature, spotting to dust-jacket

Roald Dahl’s Guide to Railway Safety. British Railways Board, 1991, first edition, original printed wrappers (2 copies, one with fading to upper wrapper)

The Roald Dahl Quiz Book. Puffin, 1994, first edition, original pictorial wrappers, worn

Disney’s James & the Giant Peach. Puffin, 1996, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

James and the Giant Peach: The Book and Movie Scrapbook. Puffin, 1996, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

The Mildenhall Treasure. Cape, 1999, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, ownership inscription

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory [40th Anniversary Edition]. Puffin, 2004, first edition thus, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Songs and Verse. Cape, 2005, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Boy. Cape, 2012, first edition thus, original boards, dust-jacket

Three Tales of Magic and Mischief. Cape, 2012, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Heroes and Villains. Cape, 2013, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket