Matilda New and Sealed spine more darkened than the

spine more darkened than the flaps

In addition to the ‘plates’ there are 17 smaller illustrations printed in the text

In a very good slipcase that has a dent to rear

a preface by Robert Ross

and a small area of loss to the top edge of the front panel

Matilda New and Sealed spine more darkened than theMatilda, by Roald Dahl. London: Jonathan Cape, 1988. First UK edition, first printing. Hardcover, 24. 1 x 16. 2 cm, pp. 224. Publisher's original red cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in the correct dust jacket priced 8. 50 net to front flap. Illustrated with black ink and wash drawings by Quentin Blake throughout. A good copy, binding ever so slightly slanted but firm, with corners and spine tips a little bumped and worn, and a ding to lower part