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Suntup Editions, 2022. Book. Illus. by Joseph Schindelman, Faith Jaques, Michael Foreman and Quentin Blake, Sue Gent. Fine. Hardcover. Signed Copy. First Edition/First Printing. One of the most beloved children's stories of the 20th century, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is a masterpiece of pure imagination. Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, our hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life! First published in 1964, the dark humor and cheerful gruesomeness of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory… Read More

1979 for Hamlyn.. 1979, image size 240 x 220 mm, 9½ x 8¾ inches, painted on same size Windsor and Newton board, Biro's name, address and telephone number stamped on reverse. The jolly brightly coloured image shows Willy Wonka leading the crowds through the gates towards the factory, behind him are Augustus Gloop and Veruca Salt, and at the rear Charlie and his Grandfather. Biro has signed in ink top left. This image occupies over a page in the abridged version of the story told in the Hamlyn Wonder Book of Modern Stories, pages 82-93. The water colour is in excellent condition and it is offered with a near Fine copy of the book in a near Fine DUSTWRAPPER, no inscriptions. Val Biro, author and artist, was born in Budapest in 1921 and came to England before the war to study art. He has illustrated many books for children, especially the Gumdrop series, and for adults. He also contributed artwork for many Pan paperback covers and dustjackets. Price includes VAT. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING,… Read More

1979 for Hamlyn.. 1979, image size 265 x 390 mm, 10½ x 13½ inches, painted on same size Windsor and Newton board (length reduced by 2 inches), title of book and story in ink on reverse. The amusing brightly coloured image shows large crowds gathered outside the gates of Willy Wonka's factory to see the five lucky golden ticket holders go in, the police hold back the crowds and the press are ready. Biro has signed the bottom right corner in ink. This image occupies the first 2 pages in the abridged version of the story told in the Hamlyn Wonder Book of Modern Stories, pages 82-83. The water colour is in excellent condition and it is offered with a near Fine copy of the book in a near Fine DUSTWRAPPER, no inscriptions. Val Biro, author and artist, was born in Budapest in 1921 and came to England before the war to study art. He has illustrated many books for children, especially the Gumdrop series, and for adults. He also contributed artwork for many Pan paperback covers and dustjackets. Price includes… Read More

BOOK IS NOT SIGNED BY ROALD DAHLBrand new.2022 Suntup PressThis copy is #181.Signed by the introducer Donald Sturrock and publisher Paul SuntupThe Numbered edition is limited to 350 copies and is a full leather handmade Bradel binding with gold leather adorning the spine and brown leather boards with a debossed front cover. The edition is printed letterpress on Mohawk Via with a spot color throughout. The color illustrations are printed offset. The edition is housed in a gate fold clamshell enclosure covered in Japanese cloth and lined with suede.INTRODUCERDonald Sturrock studied Modern History at Oxford University, after which he joined BBC Television's Music and Arts Department where he worked as writer and director, making over thirty documentaries, including an acclaimed profile of Roald Dahl. Since leaving the BBC, he has written for television and live theater, including five opera librettos, one of which is based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. His critically acclaimed biography,… Read More

USA: Alfred Knopf, 1964-72. A pair of first edition, first printings, published by Alfred Knopf in 1964 and 1972. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A near fine copy (the third issue with four lines on the colophon page) with one name [Highton] to reverse of the half title. SIGNED and INSCRIBED on the front free endpaper 'To Andrew and Rebecca [Highton]/Love/Roald Dahl/1977'. Additionally, Dahl has written 'American Edition' on the front pastedown. In a very good unclipped wrapper with chipping to the corners and spine tips. A little staining to the top of the rear panel. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator: A near fine copy with one name [Highton] to reverse of the half title. SIGNED and INSCRIBED on the front free endpaper 'To Andrew and Rebecca [Highton]/Love/Roald Dahl/1977'. Additionally, Dahl has written 'American Edition' on the front pastedown. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the corners and spine tips. A little staining to the top of the… Read More

Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1964. First Edition. Hard Cover. SIGNED on the front endpaper by Roald Dahl, not on a bookplate, but directly on the page (without any inscriptions to anyone) ; This is the scarce second issue of the First Edition bound in red cloth with embossed title design on front board and gilt titles to spine, mustard colored endpapers, chocolate colored top edge of text block, and five line colophon. Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman, including the original Oompa-Loompa illustrations, changed and/or suppressed in later editions. The book is in Very Good condition, clean, tight and solid binding. With previous owner's bookplate neatly affixed to front pastedown and halfway hidden under the jacket flap, which is not price clipped - $3.95 to top. Dustjacket is slightly age-toned with a few minor tears and chips along the edges, however, the jacket looks Very Good in the new removable Mylar cover that now protects it. No inscriptions. Not… Read More