Matilda (First Edition, First Impression)

The first edition of one of the great modern children's novels, illustrated by Quentin Blake from its first appearance and winner of the Children's Book Award in its year of publication.

First edition, first impression. The copyright page states simply "First published 1988", with no later impression statement. Large octavo. 240pp. Illustrated in monotone throughout by Quentin Blake. Original red cloth with gilt titling to spine. Original illustrated dust jacket, designed and illustrated by Blake, unclipped, with the price of £8.50 to the front flap. Very good. Jacket has some wear along edges and foxing to turn-ins. Covers well preserved. Contents have foxing along edges, otherwise clean and bright throughout. Ink ownership inscription to the front free endpaper reading "Louise and Kate Gibbs". 

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Catalogue Number: HH000858