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Roald Dahl signed first edition, first printing of ''James and the Giant Peach'', neatly penned by Dahl on the front free endpaper in black felt-tip without inscription. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1961. With all first printing points present, including 5-line colophon on About the Author page, including ''Bound by H. Wolff, New York'' line; no mention of the Charlie series; and no edition or printing stated on copyright page. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Nancy Ekholm Burkert. Bound in publisher's red cloth boards, book measures 7.25'' x 10.25'' and runs 119 pages. Lacking dust jacket. Minor fraying and sunning to spine, otherwise a stunning, well-preserved copy in near fine condition.
Roald Dahl Signed First Edition, First Printing of ''James and the Giant Peach'' -- Without Inscription
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