Books

First edition, first printing of Danny The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl, published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1975. A near fine book signed by a previous owner in blue pencil to the front free end paper, boards bound in original publisher's orange cloth with gilt titling to the spine, pushing and creasing to head of the spine, orange top stain to text block, small damp-stain to bottom edge of text block. In a near fine unclipped dust wrapper with fading to the spine, chipping to spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds. Danny The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl is a heart-warming tale about a young boy, Danny, and his father, William, who live in a gypsy caravan. William shares his secret passion for poaching pheasants from the wealthy and cruel Mr. Victor Hazell. Together, they devise an ingenious plan to outwit Hazell during his grand shooting party. The story highlights the bond between father and son, adventure and cleverness in overcoming challenges.

Danny, the Champion of the World is a 1975 children's book by Roald Dahl. The plot centers on a young English boy named Danny and his father, William, who live in a Gypsy caravan fixing cars for a living and partake in poaching pheasants. It is one of Dahl's novels that is not based on a fantastical premise and tends to be considered one of his stories grounded more in reality.