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

Dahl, Roald

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1964

Beautifully signed by Roald Dahl in light blue felt-tip on signature cut adhered at front endpaper: "Love, Roald Dahl". Very attractive. 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, bright gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Chocolate colored top-stain. Pages very good. Mustard endpapers. Bind fine, light cant; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper, light edge wear, rub, discoloration; unclipped 3.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Near fine true first edition in near very good 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. Seller Inventory # 022873

Bibliographic Details

Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory [First ...
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date: 1964
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Schindelman, Joseph (Illustration)
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
Book Type: Book