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James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl 1961 Early Printing Burkert DJ Stained Top

by Roald Dahl

$150 · Offered by eBay · No longer available

This is a rare early edition of "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl, featuring the iconic illustrations of Nancy Ekholm Burkert. Based on the copyright page and physical characteristics, this is a later printing of the 1961 first US edition published by Alfred A. Knopf. Below is a detailed breakdown for your shop's listing: Book Overview • Title: James and the Giant Peach • Author: Roald Dahl • Illustrator: Nancy Ekholm Burkert • Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. (A Borzoi Book) • Original Publication Year: 1961 • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket Identification & Edition Details • Edition Note: While the copyright page shows the original 1961 date, the presence of an ISBN (0-394-81282-4) on the copyright page and the back of the dust jacket indicates this is a later printing (likely from the late 1960s or early 1970s), as ISBNs were not standard in 1961. • Binding: Two-tone cloth binding with a black spine (featuring gold gilt lettering) and teal/green boards. • Top Edge: The top of the pages are "top-stained" in a bright orange/red, a classic trait of early Knopf editions. • Interior: Features the original color and black-and-white illustrations by Burkert, which were later replaced in most modern editions by Quentin Blake's artwork. Condition Report • Dust Jacket: Present but shows significant wear. There is noticeable chipping and small tears along the top and bottom edges, some light staining/foxing on the front cover, and minor paper loss at the corners o

  • Publisher: Knopf
  • Year: 1961
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good

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