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A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition. The first edition, first impression of this work.Signed by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake, their signatures tipped in to the title page.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'The BFG' is one of Roald Dahl's most popular children's novels, about a young orphan girl who is taken by the Big Friendly Giant.Illustrated with in-text illustrations throughout by Quentin Blake. Blake is well beloved for his iconic illustrations of Dahl's novels, the two becoming synonymous.Dahl is one of the most beloved children's writers of the twentieth century, known for his unsentimental and macabre children's novels, though he wrote extensively for adults too. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, fine. Marginal edge wear to the dustwrapper, a touch of discolouration to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. In a very bright condition for a children's novel. Fine.

The BFG is a children's book written by British novelist Roald Dahl. The story is about a young orphan girl named Sophie who encounters the eponymous Big Friendly Giant who, unlike his giant peers, does not eat boys and girls. The BFG and Sophie team up to stop the man-eating giants that terrorize the human world.