{"product_id":"matilda-first-edition-first-impression","title":"Matilda (First Edition, First Impression)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(44, 92, 79);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst edition, first impression.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store. If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: \u003ca href=\"mailto:rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\" title=\"Harry Hartog Rare Book Department\"\u003erarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number: HH000858\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roald Dahl \u0026 Quentin Blake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67659497668851,"sku":"1110003023575","price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/1_e3e8c90b-da84-43f1-bc27-e96f8b993c11.png?v=1791334319","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/matilda-first-edition-first-impression","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}