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Roald Dahl. Fantastic Mr Fox - THE CORRECT UK FIRST EDITION.. George Allen & Unwin, 1970.

Price: US$844.70 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: HARDBACK - A very good book bound in pictoral cloth boards with no dust wrapper as published. The boards are clean with a few faint pen indentations to the front panel with a little fading to the red lettering present to the spine. Internally, the inner text is clean. There is a crossed out name to the top of the front end paper. There are also very small closed tears to pages 33, 47 and 63. The inner pages are clean with no signs of foxing. The UK first edition is a surprising scarce title to acquire. Most copies offered for sale are the US editions which were printed in much larger quantities.

Seller: West Hull Rare Books - P.B.F.A., Hull, YORKS, United Kingdom

Dahl, Roald. Fantastic Mr. Fox. George Allen & Unwinn, London, 1970.

Price: US$850.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's illustrated laminate boards. Two-inch diagonal divot to spine roughly at center, and light foxing to textblock edge, Near Fine.

Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

DAHL, Roald.. Fantastic Mr Fox.. London: George Allen & Unwin Limited, 1970, 1970.

Price: US$1039.64 + shipping

Description: First UK edition, first impression. The US edition was published earlier the same year. Fantastic Mr Fox formed the basis for Wes Anderson's 2009 film of the same name and has been successfully adapted into both a stage play and an opera. Octavo. Original laminated pictorial boards, titles to front cover and spine in red and black. Without dust jacket, as issued. With numerous in-text and full-page illustrations by Donald Chaffin. Head and foot of spine slightly bumped, corners bumped, crease to rear cover, minor dents to top edge of covers, corner of front free endpaper excised, some minor soiling but generally clean: a very good copy.

Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom

DAHL, Roald; illustrated by CHAFFIN, Donald. FANTASTIC MR FOX. London: George Allen and Unwin., 1970.

Price: US$1559.46 + shipping

Description: First edition, first printing. Publisher's original pictorial boards. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Donald Chaffin. An excellent near fine copy, the binding firm and bright with just a touch of fading to the red lettering on slightly rolled spine. The contents are clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps, the closed text block edge with just a couple of foxing spots. A very attractive example. The uncommon British first edition of the tale of Fantastic Mr Fox and his farmer neighbours Boggis, Bunce and Bean. The basis of several successful screen and stage adaptations including the 2009 Wes Anderson animated classic featuring voiceovers from George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray and Michael Gambon. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

Seller: LUCIUS BOOKS (ABA, ILAB, PBFA), York, United Kingdom

Dahl, Roald. Fantastic Mr. Fox. London George Allen and Unwin 1970, 1970.

Price: US$1624.43 + shipping

Description: A first edition, first printing published by George Allen and Unwin in 1970. A near fine book (or better). No inscriptions. Some light fading to the spine and a small spot to prelims. Corners a little bumped. Some light rubbing. A very nice copy indeed. "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald Dahl remains a beloved children's book, cherished for its clever and adventurous storytelling. It has achieved enduring popularity through adaptations into various forms of modern culture. Wes Anderson's 2009 animated film adaptation captured the essence of the story, garnering critical acclaim. The book's themes of cunning, bravery, and outsmarting adversaries continue to resonate with audiences, inspiring various adaptations, stage productions, and even a popular video game. Its enduring appeal lies in the timeless lessons of resourcefulness and courage, making "Fantastic Mr. Fox" a cherished classic in both literature and contemporary media, still influencing and entertaining new generations.

Seller: John Atkinson Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Harrogate, United Kingdom