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Rhyme Stew. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR.
by (DAHL, Roald.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Used
- Seller
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
First edition, first printing, inscribed by the Author on the front free endpaper: "Charles love Roald Dahl". Octavo, Publisher's blue boards, spine lettered in gilt, Publisher's dust jacket, profusely illustrated throughout by Quentin Blake, two printed postcards promoting the signing of the work at Harrods loosely inserted. Published by Jonathan Cape (London), 1989.
A fine example with just a very tiny bump to the bottom of the spine and slight ghosting of the Author's signature to front paste-down.
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- Bookseller
- GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 159
- Title
- Rhyme Stew. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR.
- Author
- (DAHL, Roald.)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1989
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
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Bath, Somerset
About GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
George Hancock Rare Books specialises in selling rare and collectible books and works on paper in a range of collecting fields, including antiquarian, literature, travel, autographs & manuscripts and fine bindings.
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I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
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- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Paste-down
- The paste-down is the portion of the endpaper that is glued to the inner boards of a hardback book. The paste-down forms an...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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