Roald Dahl – Matilda – First UK Edition 1988
£300.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘Matilda’ by Roald Dahl published by Cape in 1988. A very good book without inscriptions with some light handling marks to the boards and wear to the corners. Small blank bookplate to the front pastedown. In an unclipped wrapper with some wear to the top of the spine and to the corners – thin closed tear to the front fold. A very nice example of a first edition of ‘Matilda’.
Written by Roald Dahl, is a timeless tale of empowerment, resilience, and the magic of childhood imagination. The story follows a brilliant young girl with a passion for books and learning, who possesses extraordinary telekinetic powers. Despite facing neglect and cruelty from her ignorant and self-absorbed parents, she finds solace and inspiration in the local library, where she devours books and discovers her own inner strength. Dahl weaves a captivating narrative that celebrates the power of knowledge, friendship, and standing up for what is right. Matilda’s unwavering courage and resilience inspire readers of all ages to embrace their uniqueness and believe in the limitless possibilities of the human spirit. The book remains a cherished classic that continues to enchant and inspire readers around the world with its timeless message of empowerment and triumph over adversity.
In 2003, the book was listed at number 74 in The Big Read, a BBC survey of the British public of the top 200 novels of all time. In 2012, Matilda was ranked number 30 among all-time best children’s novels in a survey published by School Library Journal, a US monthly. Time magazine named Matilda in its list of the 100 Best Young-Adult Books of All Time. In 2012, Matilda Wormwood appeared on a Royal Mail commemorative postage stamp.
More copies of Matilda are available here
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Matilda’ by Roald Dahl published by Cape in 1988. A very good book without inscriptions with some light handling marks to the boards and wear to the corners. Small blank bookplate to the front pastedown. In an unclipped wrapper with some wear to the top of the spine and to the corners – thin closed tear to the front fold. A very nice example of a first edition of ‘Matilda’.
Written by Roald Dahl, is a timeless tale of empowerment, resilience, and the magic of childhood imagination. The story follows a brilliant young girl with a passion for books and learning, who possesses extraordinary telekinetic powers. Despite facing neglect and cruelty from her ignorant and self-absorbed parents, she finds solace and inspiration in the local library, where she devours books and discovers her own inner strength. Dahl weaves a captivating narrative that celebrates the power of knowledge, friendship, and standing up for what is right. Matilda’s unwavering courage and resilience inspire readers of all ages to embrace their uniqueness and believe in the limitless possibilities of the human spirit. The book remains a cherished classic that continues to enchant and inspire readers around the world with its timeless message of empowerment and triumph over adversity.
In 2003, the book was listed at number 74 in The Big Read, a BBC survey of the British public of the top 200 novels of all time. In 2012, Matilda was ranked number 30 among all-time best children’s novels in a survey published by School Library Journal, a US monthly. Time magazine named Matilda in its list of the 100 Best Young-Adult Books of All Time. In 2012, Matilda Wormwood appeared on a Royal Mail commemorative postage stamp.
More copies of Matilda are available here
