The BFG.
by DAHL, Roald (author). Quentin BLAKE (illustrator)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
1982. London; Jonathan Cape. 1982. 8vo.; publisher's pale grey linson boards lettered in gilt to spine, in pictorial dustwrapper; pp. ix], 10-224; with drawings in monochrome by Quentin Blake; a very fresh collector's copy, both externally and internally, in a very clean and bright dustwrapper with a short weak crease to top edge of upper panel. First edition of this well-loved Dahl modern classic.
Synopsis
The well-loved story of a big friendly giant who spirits a child out of bed to the land of the child-eating giants. This edition has a great new cover by Quentin Blake as well as a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world.
Reviews
On Jan 23 2012, Duchess0914 said:
a wonderful book, by a honest and wonderful and colorful author. you can picture each and everything Mr. Dahl writes.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Henry Sotheran Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2117126
- Title
- The BFG.
- Author
- DAHL, Roald (author). Quentin BLAKE (illustrator)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1982
Terms of Sale
Henry Sotheran Ltd.
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Biblio member since 2018
London, London
About Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Founded in York in 1761 and established in London on 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history.For over 250 years we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books and our friendly service.Our premises just off Piccadilly in the heart of London's West End are spacious and elegantly appointed and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.
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- Gilt
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