CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR

by JACQUES, Faith; DAHL, Roald:

$10,276 · Offered by Biblio

First edition · Signed

Original Artwork: Later published by George Allen and Unwin. c.1972. The original preliminary painting for the wraparound cover design of the 1973 first UK edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. The original preliminary painting for the wraparound cover design of the 1973 first UK edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. Pen, watercolour and gouache on card. Measuring 25 x 35cm. Annotated and signed by the artist on verso Elevator should be about 1/2 higher. F. J. In excellent bright condition, folded and partially split along the spine panel in production. A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic image of 20th century British children s literature. Faith Jacques (1923 - 1997), in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1967) was the first British illustrator of Roald Dahl s books, therefore visually responsible for introducing a generation of children (and adults) to the world of Willy Wonka and Charlie Bucket. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

• Publisher: Original Artwork: Later published by George Allen and Unwin. c.1972
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: unknown

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