DESCRIPTION
A first edition, first printing of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl, published in 1972 by Alfred A. Knopf with original dust jacket—representing the immediate continuation of one of the most recognizable works in children’s literature.
Author: Roald Dahl
Title: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
Place of Publication: New York
Year: 1972
Edition: First Edition
Printing: First Printing (stated)
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Present, price-clipped ($3.95)
ISBN (if applicable): 0-394-82472-5
Illustrations: Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman
Pagination: Not stated
Dimensions: Not measured
Language: English
Provenance: Owner bookplate dated 1973 present
Signed: No
Notable Attributes: Original first edition with dust jacket; sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Borzoi Book imprint
Edition Verification Notes: Copyright page states First Edition; Knopf 1972 issue consistent with true first printing
Condition: Original cloth boards remain clean with strong color and minimal surface wear; spine stable with tight binding; corners lightly softened from handling. Dust jacket present with visible edge toning and a price-clipped front flap ($3.95), consistent with age. Interior pages are clean and well-preserved with light, expected toning and no structural defects observed. Owner bookplate affixed to front pastedown; no other writing or markings noted.
Description: First edition of Roald Dahl’s 1972 sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the narrative immediately after the events of the original novel. Published by Alfred A. Knopf with illustrations by Joseph Schindelman, this issue represents the true first appearance in book form. An early example retaining its original dust jacket and first printing designation, documenting Dahl’s expansion of the Charlie narrative within his established children’s literature canon.
From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.
From the House
Often chosen for the private library or nursery, particularly where a sense of story is meant to be both read and remembered.
A considered selection for those who value first editions that shaped early reading and remain part of a well-kept collection.
Understated is not always the point. This is a volume selected to be revisited, shared, and quietly kept.
~ Genevieve
