1961 James And The Giant Peach by Roald Dahl HC DJ First Edition 2nd Printing

Description: JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH By Roald Dahl Illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 1961. First Edition, Second printing, with 4-line colophon listing the binder as The Book Press (versus 5 lines with H. Wolff as binder in the first issue), found on the last page of the book. Not price clipped (bears $3.95 to front DJ flap), apple green end pages. 5 full-page plates, 4 in full color, the other colored in one tint; 19 illustrations in the text, of which 10 are colored with one tint. 118 + (2) pp. 10 1/4" high x 7 wide. Gilt titles to spine, binding is tight and square. The jacket has no SBN numbers to the rear bottom. Dust jacket has wear and tear, main mentions are top of spine and head band the dust jacket has a repair with tape, back of dust jacket top portion has wrinkles and a tear that has been taped on the outside of the jacket. Dust jacket spine heal has tear/ piece missing at the bottom edge. Front of dust jacket has remnant mark from old sticker top right. Inside front paste down has hand written name in red pen. Spine of dust jacket appears to have moisture damage. Some light stain to top of head band, top edge of page edges near the spine and to the spine itself on actual book. See photos for these descriptions. Otherwise, book itself in good condition for it's age. Pages are clean and crisp! Very collectible copy of this book. Sold As Is See All Photos Packages shipped with Extra care Shipped By Priority Mail

Price: 149 USD

Location: Shingle Springs, California

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