Edwards Rare Books

Danny the Champion of the World, Roald Dahl - First Edition, 1st Printing, 1975

$175.00

First edition, first printing of Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl with original illustrations by Jill Bennett in like new condition!

Includes full number ending in '1' indicating a true first printing. Original $5.95 price printed on inside dust jacket flap.

Original dust jacket, not price clipped in near fine condition with no tears or creases. Book itself in near fine condition with no bumping or damage to boards. Previous owner's inscription on title page. Book is otherwise clean, with no other markings, plates or inscriptions. No page creasing.

Danny, the Champion of the World is a 1975 children's novel by British author Roald Dahl. The plot centers Danny, a young English boy, and his father, William. They live in a Gypsy caravan, fix cars for a living in their mechanic shop and partake in poaching pheasants. It was first published on February 14, 1975, in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. and in the United Kingdom by Jonathan Cape.

Item is exactly as shown in pictures. All books come from a private library in a smoke-free home and were handled minimally. Dust jacket is protected by removable mylar cover. We offer fast shipping.

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