JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH by Roald DAHL 1961 For Sale

1961 James and the Giant Peach– True First Edition, First Printing (Ex-Library Copy)Up for sale is a rare, true 1961 first edition, first printing of Roald Dahl\'s classic children\'s book,James and the Giant Peach, published by Alfred A. Knopf. This is the highly collectible pre-ISBN copy featuring the crucial 5-line colophon on the final page, which states that it was \"Bound by H. Wolff, New York.\"Please note that this is an ex-library copy. While it bears internal library markings, the dust jacket is in exceptionally nice condition, and the interior color illustrations remain remarkably bright and vivid.Item Specifics:

• Title:James and the Giant Peach
• Author: Roald Dahl
• Illustrator: Nancy Ekholm Burkert
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
• Year Published: 1961
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing (5-line H. Wolff colophon)
• Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• ISBN: None (Pre-ISBN Era)

Condition Report:Dust Jacket: Very Good
The jacket is strikingly bright, clean, and crisp with excellent color. The front flap is price clipped. It shows minimal edge wear and is completely free of any heavy library stamps or external tape labels on the spine. It has been safely stored in a clear, archival mylar protector. which was aged and removed.Hardcover and Binding: Good (Ex-Library)
The cloth boards show moderate shelf wear, light bumping to the corners, and minor softening at the spine ends typical of library circulation. The binding remains square, tight, and structurally sound with no loose pages.Interior and Pages: Good (Ex-Library)
Standard library indicators are present, red sprayed edges have some spotting, a card pocket or glue residue on the endpapers, and localized ink stamps on the title and copyright pages. There is some general handling wear from past readers, including light, scattered smudges on some of the pages. However, the text is 100% complete and fully legible throughout. Most importantly, the beautiful illustrations by Nancy Ekholm Burkert are clear, clean, and bright. See pictures for clarity.Collector\'s Note:
Because most true first printings of this book were heavily read or eventually discarded, finding a first issue with the 5-line colophon and a highly presentable dust jacket is increasingly difficult. This copy bridges the gap, offering a rare milestone in children\'s literature at an affordable price point for a Roald Dahl enthusiast.