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THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE
by DAHL, Roald; illustrated by BLAKE, Quentin:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape. 1978. First edition, first printing. First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publisher's original laminated boards. Illustrated in colour by Quentin Blake throughout. An excellent very near fine copy, the binding square and firm with minor bumping to the bottom of the spine, the colours bright and without fading. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's inscriptions or stamps. Inscribed by the author in black ink to the verso of the front endpaper "To Russell / love / Roald Dahl / 6.10.85". An important book in Roald Dahl bibliography. The Enormous Crocodile was the first of Dahl's books to be illustrated by Quentin Blake, beginning one of the most notable partnerships of author and illustrator in late 20th century children's literature. "The combination of Roald Dahl as storyteller with Quentin Blake as illustrator must be the recipe for a bestseller" - Times Literary Supplement, 29 September 1978. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.
Synopsis
"The Enormous Crocodile" is a short story by Roald Dahl.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lucius Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24751
- Title
- THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE
- Author
- DAHL, Roald; illustrated by BLAKE, Quentin:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First edition, first printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Jonathan Cape. 1978
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Lucius Books
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York, North Yorkshire
About Lucius Books
Our shop is located in central York within a stones throw of the historic Micklegate Bar and walls. We are open seven days a week and carry a high quality stock specialising in but not limited to first editions, signed copies, bound sets and childrens / illustrated books and original art. Our opening times are 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sundays.Lucius Books is proud to be a full member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) trade associations. If you are unable to make it to the shop then our stock is available to view on our website at www.luciusbooks.com
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