Lot 236
Dahl (Roald) The Twits, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author, original biro drawing from the illustrator, 1980.
Hammer Price: £6,500
Description
Dahl (Roald) The Twits, first edition, signed presentation inscription "to Ben love Roald Dahl 1980" from the author on half-title, and original biro drawing from the illustrator of a monkey swinging from the "T" in "Twits", inscribed "for Ben best wishes Quentin Blake 2010" to half-title, illustrations by Blake, original boards, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, housed in custom-made crimson drop-back box, 8vo, 1980.
*** A fine example, double signed by author and illustrator, with a charming original drawing by Blake making this an singular and outstanding copy.
Description
Dahl (Roald) The Twits, first edition, signed presentation inscription "to Ben love Roald Dahl 1980" from the author on half-title, and original biro drawing from the illustrator of a monkey swinging from the "T" in "Twits", inscribed "for Ben best wishes Quentin Blake 2010" to half-title, illustrations by Blake, original boards, light bumping to spine ends, dust-jacket, housed in custom-made crimson drop-back box, 8vo, 1980.
*** A fine example, double signed by author and illustrator, with a charming original drawing by Blake making this an singular and outstanding copy.
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