The Mildenhall Treasure.
by Dahl, Roald, Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0224060171
- ISBN 13
- 9780224060172
- Seller
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Langley, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London:: Jonathan Cape,, 1999.. First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Fine unread copy in a Fine bright dust jacket. This true story first published in 1946 by Dahl tells the story of a Suffolk farmer who uncovered a hoard of Roman silver and was subsequently cheated out of that treasure. This edition has been beautifully illustrated by Ralph Steadman.
Synopsis
One of Dahl's only non-fiction books, The Mildenhall Treasure tells the true story of a ploughman who dug up a buried Roman treasure in the 1940's. The ploughman was entitled by law to the full amount of its market value, but a greedy neighbor took advantage of his situation. Illustrations by Ralph Steadman Intended for ages 9 and older
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another wonderful book from a unique and extremely well rounded author.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gregor Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22758
- Title
- The Mildenhall Treasure.
- Author
- Dahl, Roald, Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Printing of the First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0224060171
- ISBN 13
- 9780224060172
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1999.
- Keywords
- literature
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