Charlie and the Chocolate Factory [First Printing with 6-Line Colophon]

Beautifully signed by Roald Dahl in crisp black felt-tip on signature cut lightly adhered at title page: "Roald Dahl". Very attractive. Certified authentic by Swiss autograph professional Markus Brandes Authentics. Includes signed Certificate of Authenticity with seal protected in clear sleeve in fine presented in fine folder. Rare first edition, first state with six-line colophon with matching original wrapper without isbn number at back. Charming, original illustration throughout this first edition by Joseph Schindelman. Includes the infamous Oompa-Loompa illustrations (excised in later editions). Deep red full cloth boards, crisp embossed title design, unusually bright gilt spine titles, light shelf wear. Chocolate colored top-stain. Pages near fine, clean. Vintage child's name printed at front endpaper: "Victor Yanessa". Mustard endpapers. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper, light shelf wear, toning; clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Near fine true first edition in same original wrapper. Concerning the adventures of four nasty children and Our Hero with Mr. Willy Wonka and his famous candy plant. Darkly humorous, slightly creepy, and ultimately the tale of a nice guy who just might finish first, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the prolific Roald Dahl's most popular works. Life changes for a poor but kindhearted boy named Charlie Bucket when he manages to win one of five golden tickets that allows him and a guest of his choice to tour the chocolate factory of an eccentric and reclusive candy inventor named Willy Wonka. On the big day, Charlie and the other visitors are warned to obey all of Mr. Wonka's strict, but rather strange, rules for behavior. What will happen if they disobey? And why has Mr. Wonka allowed them to tour his factory in the first place? Introduces readers to such unforgettable characters as the hardworking Oompa-Loompas, the extremely spoiled Veruca Salt, and, as readers will soon discover, the aptly named Violet Beauregarde. 162 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…