Roald Dahl's original sketches to be auctioned
Published: 6/16/2025

Original Roald Dahl sketches from his memoir "Boy" to be auctioned in Edinburgh. Created in black ballpoint pen, these rare illustrations are part of a collection estimated to sell for £20,000-£30,000. Dahl's sketches were found in an envelope marked "Dahl's drawings & odds and sods" that belonged to Ian Craig, who was the art director at publishing house Jonathan Cape and played a key role in Dahl's publishing success. This unique archive sheds light on the creative process behind the beloved author's childhood memories.