Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
$5,151 · Offered by Biblio
First edition
London: Jonathan Cape Ltd,, 1964-65. Finely bound with an onlay of the magical car First editions, first impressions, of the complete set of the classic adventure story featuring a high-spirited family and their magical car, presented together in a handsome binding illustrating the beloved motor. The work later served as the basis for the 1968 Oscar-nominated film musical scripted by Roald Dahl. 3 vols in one, octavo (225 x 150 mm). Illustrated throughout by John Burningham. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in dark green morocco, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, burgundy endpapers, onlay of the car to the front cover, single rule to boards gilt, twin rule to turn-ins gilt, gilt edges. The occasional minor blemish, an excellent copy in a fine binding. Gilbert A17a(1; 4; 6).
- Year: 1964
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: hardcover
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