Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)

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Perfect-bound in pictorial boards: red, blue, yellow, white, and black decorations and blocking with yellow, white, black, and green lettering. The print-run as confirmed by the publisher, after consultation with the printer, was only 706 copies.

Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation’s favourite children’s book – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. A fine copy, with sharp edges and an incredibly square and tight binding with no bowing to the front wrapper. Pictorial red hardback (gilt lettering and illustration on the front cover, gilt lettering to the spine) in mint condition, no Dj as issued.The First Canadian printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published by Raincoast with its striking plain blue boards, is considered to be one of the scarcest Harry Potter books ever appeared. Jo was in the ‘stupid’ row, ‘as far right as you could possibly get without sitting in the playground’. After its first publication in 1997, the illustration of Harry Potter with his lightning bolt scar, standing next to the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, would go on to become one of the most iconic book covers of the twentieth century, offering a tantalising first glimpse of J. Large format red hardback(blue lettering to the spine, small nick on the edges of the cover) in fine condition, with DJ (a couple of small nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover) in near fine condition.

Published simultaneously with the first trade edition, this volume reproduces the binding of Rowling's original manuscript offered for sale at auction. All of the first printing points can be observed including the Wendy Cooling quote to the bottom of the front cover, the misspelled Philospher s present to the rear cover along with the Wizardry and Witchcraft, rather than Witchcraft and Wizardry. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.The Harry Potter Gift set, comprising of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (London: Bloomsbury Publishing 1998). Given the book s paperback nature and its primary young audience, a staggering majority of the original small print run of 5,150 copies faced the wear and tear of eager hands and curious minds.

Harry Potter is almost a series of threaded vignettes which create a beautiful mosaic of storytelling at a phenomenal level. It is uncommon to encounter this title inscribed: Rowling did undertake a signing tour for Goblet of Fire, however the vast majority of autographed copies were simply signed. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page,Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Investment and Inheritance: Beyond its literary allure, this edition represents a tangible investment in cultural history.Since its first publication, Harry Potter and his epic adventures have become a cultural phenomenon, bewitching millions of readers all across the globe. Signed and dedicated "To Kirsty, with best wishes, J K Rowling" A superb example of the rarest Harry Potter book in the world with original dustwrapper (the UK equivalent did not have a dustwrapper - making this very special!