Roald Dahl – Fantastic Mr Fox – First UK Edition 1970
£750.00
A first edition, first printing of Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl, published by George Allen and Unwin, London in 1970. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, with light shelf-wear to boards, spotting to the text block and prelims.
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl tells the clever tale of Mr. Fox, who outwits three greedy farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean—determined to capture him. Using wit and teamwork, Mr. Fox tunnels underground to steal food and provide for his family and friends. Filled with humour, adventure and moral lessons, the story celebrates intelligence, courage and community. Dahl’s lively storytelling and Quentin Blake’s illustrations make it a timeless classic of cunning and kindness triumphing over greed.
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A first edition, first printing of Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl, published by George Allen and Unwin, London in 1970. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, with light shelf-wear to boards, spotting to the text block and prelims.
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl tells the clever tale of Mr. Fox, who outwits three greedy farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean—determined to capture him. Using wit and teamwork, Mr. Fox tunnels underground to steal food and provide for his family and friends. Filled with humour, adventure and moral lessons, the story celebrates intelligence, courage and community. Dahl’s lively storytelling and Quentin Blake’s illustrations make it a timeless classic of cunning and kindness triumphing over greed.
