Roald Dahl – Danny The Champion of the World – First UK Edition 1975
£600.00
First edition, first printing of ‘Danny The Champion of the World’ by Roald Dahl, published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1975. A near fine book without inscriptions, boards bound in original publisher’s orange cloth with gilt titling to the spine, orange top stain to text block still intact. In a near fine (or better) unclipped dust wrapper with NO fading to the spine, a little rubbed to the corners.
Danny The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl is a heart-warming tale about a young boy, Danny, and his father, William, who live in a gypsy caravan. William shares his secret passion for poaching pheasants from the wealthy and cruel Mr. Victor Hazell. Together, they devise an ingenious plan to outwit Hazell during his grand shooting party. The story highlights the bond between father and son, adventure and cleverness in overcoming challenges.
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First edition, first printing of ‘Danny The Champion of the World’ by Roald Dahl, published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1975. A near fine book without inscriptions, boards bound in original publisher’s orange cloth with gilt titling to the spine, orange top stain to text block still intact. In a near fine (or better) unclipped dust wrapper with NO fading to the spine, a little rubbed to the corners.
Danny The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl is a heart-warming tale about a young boy, Danny, and his father, William, who live in a gypsy caravan. William shares his secret passion for poaching pheasants from the wealthy and cruel Mr. Victor Hazell. Together, they devise an ingenious plan to outwit Hazell during his grand shooting party. The story highlights the bond between father and son, adventure and cleverness in overcoming challenges.
