Charlie and the Chocolate Factory [First Printing with 6-Line Colophon] by Dahl, Roald - 1964

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964. Signed by Roald Dahl on signature cut adhered at half-title page: "Roald Dahl". Very attractive. Rare first edition, first state with six-line colophon with matching original wrapper without isbn number at back. Charming, original illustration throughout this first edition by Joseph Schindelman. Includes the infamous Oompa-Loompa illustrations (excised in later editions). Dark red full cloth boards, embossed title design at front board, gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub, some toning. Chocolate colored top-stain. Pages near fine. Mustard endpapers. Vintage children's name penned behind front flap: "Sally"; an asterisk in same hand adjacent at endpaper. Bind fine, moderate cant; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper, moderate edge wear, rub; unclipped 3.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Near very good true first edition in same original wrapper. Concerning the adventures of four nasty children and Our Hero with Mr. Willy Wonka and his famous candy plant. Darkly humorous, slightly creepy, and ultimately the tale of a nice guy who just might finish first, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the prolific Roald Dahl's most popular works. Life changes for a poor but kindhearted boy named Charlie Bucket when he manages to win one of five golden tickets that allows him and a guest of his choice to tour the chocolate factory of an eccentric and reclusive candy inventor named Willy Wonka. On the big day, Charlie and the other visitors are warned to obey all of Mr. Wonka's strict, but rather strange, rules for behavior. What will happen if they disobey? And why has Mr. Wonka allowed them to tour his factory in the first place? Introduces readers to such unforgettable characters as the hardworking Oompa-Loompas, the extremely spoiled Veruca Salt, and, as readers will soon discover, the aptly named Violet Beauregarde. 162 pages. Insured post.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Schindelman, Joseph (Illustration). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.