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First edition, first impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author on the half-title, "To Dorothy Love Roald Dahl". In his autobiographical collection of stories from childhood, Dahl includes his fondness for confectionery, his Norwegian ancestry, and his loathing for most schoolteachers. Octavo. Original blue boards, spine lettered in gilt. With dust jacket. With black and white photographic illustrations throughout the text and illustrated endpapers. Foot of spine slightly bumped, a near-fine and bright copy. Minor toning to dust jacket spine and top edge, diagonal crease within the laminate of the front panel, foxing to front flap, head and foot of spine very slightly rubbed, a very good example of an unclipped jacket. .