DAHL, Roald.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 1964.
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First Edition of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finely Bound by the Harcourt Bindery
First edition of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, one of the best-loved children’s books of all time, illustrated by Joseph Schindelman. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with 22 karat gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Founded over a century ago in 1900, the Harcourt Bindery is the oldest and largest traditional bindery in America exclusively devoted to fine traditional leather bookbinding by hand. Harcourt Bindery uses 22 karat genuine gold leaf, top grades of moroccos, and hand marbled papers from craftsmen representing seven countries. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is Roald Dahl’s most famous book for children, first published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1964. It tells the story of young Charlie Bucket, who wins one of five golden tickets granting a tour of the mysterious chocolate factory of Willy Wonka, where his four fellow winners meet a series of comic and cautionary fates. With its blend of dark humor, moral mischief, and pure invention, the book became one of the best-loved children’s stories of the twentieth century and was twice adapted for film, in 1971 with Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and in 2005 in Tim Burton’s version starring Johnny Depp. Roald Dahl, a former RAF fighter pilot, was among the most popular children’s authors of his era, also the author of James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The BFG.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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