Signed by Dahl twice on the front free endpaper, which has an inked inscription "To Margot" written in another hand (perhaps written for a young girl) and dated March 16, 1965. First issue with the 5 line colophon stating "Bound by H. Wolff, New York" (instead of The Book Press) and no Charlie series listed below; also, no edition or printing stated on copyright page. First issue jacket with "$3.95" printed price present and no ISBN listed anywhere. The British edition for this British author wasn't published until six years later. Author's scarce first book written for children, preceding his other famous book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.