Description

A complete set of seven introductory Robertson’s Roald Dahl promotional badges from 2001, featuring illustrations by Quentin Blake, with the original promotional leaflet included. This first series brings together seven designs from Dahl’s stories, from Matilda and Fantastic Mr Fox to the BFG.

Blake’s distinctive sketch-like illustrations give each badge its own character. Displayed together, they form a colourful collection linking children’s literature with Robertson’s promotional history.

The seven designs

• Matilda.
• The Twits.
• Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
• Fantastic Mr Fox.
• James, as named in the original leaflet, from James and the Giant Peach.
• The Grand High Witch from The Witches, labelled “The Grand High Witch” beside the illustration and “The Witches” on the leaflet’s order form.
• The BFG.

Collector’s details

• Issued in 2001 as the introductory Roald Dahl badge series following Robertson’s Golly promotion.
• Complete first series of seven designs, not the entire later Roald Dahl badge range.
• Illustrations by Quentin Blake.
• Gold-coloured reverses with repeating Robertson’s markings and brooch-style pin fittings.
• Seven badges, each individually bagged as shown.
• Original Robertson’s promotional leaflet included, showing all seven designs, information about the range and the original badge order form.

Condition

The badges are individually contained in original bags. The original leaflet has visible fold creases. Please browse all photographs for a closer look at the badges, reverse markings, pin fittings and leaflet.