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Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition, first printing of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. First printing with "First published in Great Britain in 1997", the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1", "Joanne Rowling" for "J.K. Rowling", and "Thomas Taylor1997" (lacking the space) on the copyright page and "1 wand" listed twice (as the first item and last item) on the "Other Equipment" list on page 53. Octavo, original laminated pictorial boards, without a dust jacket as issued. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, "to Bryony - who is the most important person I've ever met in a signing queue & the first person ever to see merit in Harry Potter. With huge [underlined 4 times] thanks. J.K. Rowling." Additionally signed and with a large original drawing by cover illustrator Thomas Taylor. The recipient, Bryony Evens was one of the first people to read the opening chapters of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first to recognize the workâ s inherent value, and perhaps the most instrumental figure in getting the book published. Working at the time at Christopher Little Literary Agency in Scotland, Evens was the first point of contact in receiving and sorting unsolicited manuscripts. Evens read Rowlingâ s submission of the first three chapters of the book and passed it along to Little, who approved that she obtain the full manuscript and promote it to suitable publishers. Given a small budget, Evens was only able to print three manuscripts to pitch to publishing houses and, after twelve months and twelve rejections, was finally given the green light by editor Barry Cunningham from Bloomsbury in London. Bloomsbury published the book on June 26, 1997. A year later, Bryony attended a Harry Potter book signing event where Rowling received her with open arms and warmly inscribed the present volume. Rowling was working as a researcher and bilingual secretary for Amnesty International in 1990 when she conceived the idea for the Harry Potter series while on a delayed train from Manchester to London. The seven-year period that followed saw the death of her mother, birth of her first child, divorce from her first husband, and relative poverty. A true "rags to riches" story, the publication of the present volume would bring her from living on benefits to billionaire status. She was named the world's first billionaire author by Forbes in 2014 and the Harry Potter series has become the best-selling book series of all time. In near fine condition with a touch of rubbing to the extremities. At the time of the bookâ s publication in 1996, illustrator Thomas Taylor had just graduated from art school and was working at Heffers Childrenâ s Bookshop in Cambridge. At Heffers, Taylor educated himself on the childrenâ s book market and its major publishers and decided to submit a portfolio of his illustrations to the offices of Bloomsbury Publishing, including several drawings of dragons and wizards. Taylor heard back from Bloomsburyâ s editor, Barry Cunningham (who had recently decided to take a chance on publishing Harry Potter and the Philosopherâ s Stone after it had been rejected by twelve other publishers) almost immediately. Cunningham phoned him at Heffers and asked if he could create a design for the cover of a relatively unknown authorâ s first book about a schoolboy wizard. He sent Taylor an incomplete manuscript of the book and, after two days, Taylor had a final product: a watercolor painting of a young Harry Potter with his lightning-bolt scar standing next to the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Only 500 copies of the first printing were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional association and effusive inscription to the person who first recognized the value of Harry Potter. The first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The book was first published in the United Kingdom on June 26, 1997 by Bloomsbury and in the United States the following year by Scholastic Corporation under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The book reached the top of the New York Times list of best-selling fiction in August 1999 and stayed near the top of that list for much of 1999 and 2000. It has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. The majority of reviews of the popular book were favorable, revering Rowling's imagination, humor, simple, direct style and clever plot construction. Rowling's style has been compared to that of Jane Austen (her favorite author), Roald Dahl (whose works dominated children's stories before the appearance of Harry Potter), and even the Ancient Greek story-teller Homer. The first book in the series was followed by six sequels published on an annual basis between 1997 and 2000. The series has sold more that 500 million copies worldwide and has been â translated into 80 languages, â making it the best-selling book series in history and among history's most translated literary works.â The last four books in the series consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books of all time, where the final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, sold roughly fifteen million copies worldwide within twenty-four hours of its release. With twelve million books printed in the first U.S. run, it also holds the record for the highest initial print run for any book in history. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was adapted into the 2001 fantasy film of the same name directed by Chris Columbus, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, and st.
Published by Bloomsbury 1997-2007, London, 1997
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First editions of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes. All are first issues, including the first and rarest book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopherâ s Stone with â First published in Great Britain in 1997â , the full number line â 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1â , â Joanne Rowlingâ for â J.K. Rowlingâ , and â Thomas Taylor1997â (lacking the space) on the copyright page, â 1 wandâ listed twice (as the first item and last item) on the â Other Equipmentâ list on page 53, Wendy Cooling quote at the base of the front board. Only 500 copies of the first printing were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries. Volumes 2-6 are all first editions and are fine in fine dust jackets. Each volume is signed by J.K. Rowling with the exception of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone which has an original promotional Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone card signed by Rowling laid in. Each are housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional set, scarce and desirable, especially signed. Since the release of the first novel in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on June 26th 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The series of seven books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopher's Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlà Smarties Book Prizes (1997â "1999), two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread children's book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Children's Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editors' Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, The New York Times, Chicago Public Library, and Publishers Weekly. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â " Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.
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Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
Seller: Manhattan Rare Book Company, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: Very Good. First Edition, galley proof. EARLIEST KNOWN COPY OF HARRY POTTER; NO OTHER COPIES LOCATED. On February 26, 1997, this remarkable complete set of galley sheets was sent to the distinguished children's author and literary critic Fiona Waters. In the cover letter accompanying the galley (included here), Rosamund Walker, Children's Marketing Manager of Bloomsbury Publishing wrote, "Further to our conversation, I have enclosed a manuscript for your interest as promised. Once you've had a chance to have a look, I would really appreciate it if you could let me know your comments for pre-publication quotes." The "manuscript," already rejected by twelve other publishers, was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Waters read these advance galley sheets during a long train journey to Scotland and was immediately captivated by the tale of a young wizard named Harry Potter. While it was Ms. Waters' usual practice to discard galleys after reading them, she retained this one because she believed Harry Potter was a truly special and distinctive book. She wrote back to Bloomsbury Publishing with effusive praise, making a special point of noting that "There is something about Harry Potter that reminds me of Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." In replying to Waters' letter, Rosamund Walker wrote that "I'm sure the author will be most flattered with the allusion to Charlie Bucket" - and indeed she was: for the statement was featured prominently on the back cover of the first edition. Historically significant, this is the only known set of advance galley sheets to have survived. It precedes the early June publication of some 200 bound proof copies as well as the first edition that famously appeared on June 26. Intended as they were for prominent reviewers, only a handful of such galleys were produced. Our copy belonged to a lead reviewer whose endorsement undoubtedly helped make the book the spectacular success it became. As Ms. Waters (who signed this galley on the first page) tells it, in recalling her first meeting with J. K. Rowling: "It was very shortly after the first book was published and I was invited to a party by Bloomsbury to celebrate it all. And when I was introduced to her [J. K. Rowling], she flung her arms around me and said, Oh, you are the lovely lady who gave me that wonderful review!" Note: By the late 1990s -well into the digital age of printing - publishers generally did not issue traditional galleys printed from a printing press, but rather printed a set of sheets from a file and copied them for distribution to a limited set of reviewers. This is such a copy; any earlier printed appearance has not been discovered and is almost certainly lost to history. ROWLING, J.K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. London: Bloomsbury, February 25, 1997. Galley sheets: 224 numbered pages on 109 sheets [the complete text]. Each sheet with text in landscape format, two pages per sheet (rectos only), time-stamped: 2/25/97 11:59am to 2/25/97 12:16pm. Signed at top in ink by Fiona Waters. WITH: Original signed letter dated 26th February, 1997 from Rosamund Walker introducing the book to Waters; and original signed letter from Walker dated 1 April 1997 thanking Waters for her praise of the book. With Fiona Waters' copy of her letter to Rosamund Walker comparing Harry Potter to Charlie Bucket. Only minor blemishes, generally fine condition. Housed together in a custom box. The earliest known copy of Harry Potter ever offered for sale.â References: Fiona Waters quote from conversation by phone with Manhattan Rare Books, March 24, 2023. Errington, Philip W., J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography, rev. ed. (London: Bloomsbury, 2017). Unbound sheets, housed in custom box.
ISBN 10: 9878000478ISBN 13: 9789878000473
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 9878000478ISBN 13: 9789878000473
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Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 9878000478ISBN 13: 9789878000473
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 9878000478ISBN 13: 9789878000473
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 9878000478ISBN 13: 9789878000473
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 9878000478ISBN 13: 9789878000473
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition, first printing of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. First printing with â First published in Great Britain in 1997â , the full number line â 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1â , â Joanne Rowlingâ for â J.K. Rowlingâ , and â Thomas Taylor1997â (lacking the space) on the copyright page and â 1 wandâ listed twice (as the first item and last item) on the â Other Equipmentâ list on page 53. Octavo, original illustrated boards, without a dust jacket as issued. In fine condition. With an original illustration by cover artist Thomas Taylor of Harry Potter on the dedication page. At the time of the bookâ s publication in 1996, illustrator Thomas Taylor had just graduated from art school and was working at Heffers Childrenâ s Bookshop in Cambridge. At Heffers, Taylor educated himself on the childrenâ s book market and its major publishers and decided to submit a portfolio of his illustrations to the offices of Bloomsbury Publishing, including several drawings of dragons and wizards. Taylor heard back from Bloomsburyâ s editor, Barry Cunningham (who had recently decided to take a chance on publishing Harry Potter and the Philosopherâ s Stone after it had been rejected by twelve other publishers) almost immediately. Cunningham phoned him at Heffers and asked if he could create a design for the cover of a relatively unknown authorâ s first book about a schoolboy wizard. He sent Taylor an incomplete manuscript of the book and, after two days, Taylor had a final product: a watercolor painting of a young Harry Potter with his lightning-bolt scar standing next to the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Only 500 copies of the first printing were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries. An exceptional example, easily one of the nicest examples extant. The first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The book was first published in the United Kingdom on June 26, 1997 by Bloomsbury and in the United States the following year by Scholastic Corporation under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The book reached the top of the New York Times list of best-selling fiction in August 1999 and stayed near the top of that list for much of 1999 and 2000. It has sold in excess of 120 million copies, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. The majority of reviews of the popular book were favorable, revering Rowling's imagination, humor, simple, direct style and clever plot construction. Rowling's style has been compared to that of Jane Austen (her favorite author), Roald Dahl (whose works dominated children's stories before the appearance of Harry Potter), and even the Ancient Greek story-teller Homer. The first book in the series was followed by six sequels published on an annual basis between 1997 and 2000. The series has sold more that 500 million copies worldwide and has been â translated into 80 languages, â making it the best-selling book series in history and among history's most translated literary works.â The last four books in the series consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books of all time, where the final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, sold roughly fifteen million copies worldwide within twenty-four hours of its release. With twelve million books printed in the first U.S. run, it also holds the record for the highest initial print run for any book in history. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was adapted into the 2001 fantasy film of the same name directed by Chris Columbus, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, and starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Warner Bros. bought the film rights to the book in 1999 for a reported £1 million ($1.65 million) and the film was released in November 2001 in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada and Taiwan. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing $974 million at the box office worldwide during its initial run, and over $1 billion with subsequent re-releases. It became the highest-grossing film of 2001 and remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time. It was followed by seven sequels beginning with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â " Part 2 in 2011, nearly ten years after the first film's release.
Published by Bloomsbury, 1997
Seller: First and Fine, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Joanne Kathleen Rowling (1997-99) The Harry Potter uncorrected proof collection , published by Bloomsbury in the UK. All four proofs come with a Bloomsbury bookplate signed by Rowling loosely inserted in each book. Beautifully housed in full leather solander boxes as well as a buckram treasure chest which holds all four books in place for easy and displayable storage. The set consists of: Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone (1997), UK uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of only 200 proof copies printed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , (1998), UK uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of 300 proof copies printed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) first state of the uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of only 50 copies printed in purple wraps Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) second state uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of 250 copies printed Condition: the proofs are in very good to near fine condition with minor creases, rubbing and soiling to the wraps as expected from paperback proofs. Internally clean. All books are housed in full leather solander boxes with five raised bands, author s name, title and uncorrected proof stamped in gild to the spine. The front panels also bear the HP acronym familiar from the film franchise a lovely touch. An amazing collection and unique chance to obtain the only four uncorrected proofs produced in the entire Harry Potter series. When Rowling published the fourth instalment Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) no proofs were issued as the publisher feared that the text could be leaked. This policy was kept for the remaining books as well and without any spoiler leaks kids and adults were queuing up bookstores at midnight of the respective publication dates in order to obtain a copy and start reading the continuation of the Potter saga. The uncorrected proofs contain a number of errors which were later corrected such as a J.A. instead of J.K. Rowling on the copyright page of the Philosopher s Stone copy. Nowadays J.K. Rowling is such a household name that nobody in the world would make such an error but back in 1997 Rowling was an unknown persona. The bibliographic data was obtained from Philip Errington (2017) J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography First and Fine. Signed by Author(s).
ISBN 10: 8418174641ISBN 13: 9788418174643
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 841817465XISBN 13: 9788418174650
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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Published by SALAMANDRA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL
ISBN 10: 841879707XISBN 13: 9788418797071
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 8418797088ISBN 13: 9788418797088
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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ISBN 10: 8418797088ISBN 13: 9788418797088
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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Published by SALAMANDRA INFANTIL Y JUVENIL
ISBN 10: 841879707XISBN 13: 9788418797071
Seller: Juanpebooks, MIAMI, FL, U.S.A.
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Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
ISBN 10: 0747532699ISBN 13: 9780747532699
Seller: St Marys Books And Prints, Stamford, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardback. First Edition. The true first edition, first impression of the book that started it all, one of just 500 copies produced. Original illustrated hardcover binding, no jacket as issued. Wendy Cooling's review to front board, 'young wizard' to the spine and rear cover, misspelt 'philospher's' to blurb to rear cover. Copyright 'Joanne' Rowling with number line 101. '1 wand' listed twice to page 53. A lovely bright copy which has benefited from a small amount of restoration retaining all the original elements. Library label internally, some wear to top edge of spine and to front hinge. A good example of this soughtafter book in custom clamshell. A landmark in the world of rare books and the start of a multibillion dollar franchise. book.
Published by Bloomsbury, 1997
Seller: Winters Rare Books, Gouda, ZH, Netherlands
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good copy of one of the rarest books of children's literature. Only 500 copies of the first hardback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries, and only 200 copies were sold privately. This is one of these extremely rare latter copies, with a signed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone illustrated bookplate loosely inserted. The latter is combined with a letter from J.K. Rowling s office. Printing number line: 10 - 1; Wendy Cooling quote to the front cover; '1 wand' twice on page 53; 'Philospher's' on the back cover; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than 'Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to the back cover. No Dust Jacket as issued. Dedication with the date November 14, 1997, on the title page from parents to their 7-year-old daughter; below that is the name of the original owner in blue felt-tip pen. There are a couple of small dents to the front cover, and there is a small, light circular stain on page 84. For conservation purposes, the pages of the book have been made acid-free by a renowned conservator, from whom a certificate is issued. The lifespan of the book has increased fivefold thanks to this intensive treatment, protecting the pages from decay. In addition, Marchelma van Breugel, the worlds leading expert on modern paper conservation and restoration, did some minor restoration work to the covers of the book. The book is housed in a contemporary storage box with an inlaid image, lined with moleskin inside. The signed bookplate is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston (TheHarryPotterSpecialist), the world's sole J.K. Rowling signature expert and an informative collector's card that provides additional details. ON REQUEST, A PDF FILE WITH AN EXTENSIVE PRESENTATION OF THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE. A HARDCOVER COPY OF THIS PRESENTATION IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
Seller: West Hull Rare Books - P.B.F.A., Hull, YORKS, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. HARDBACK - A very good or better example, one of the very rare 500 true first edition copies published by Bloomsbury in 1997. The publisher's laminated boards are in excellent condition with the mis-spelled Philospher's present to the rear panel, with the Wizardry and Witchcraft, rather than Witchcraft and Wizardry also present. The binding is very well preserved, tight and solid, with the publisher's original laminate entirely present. There are a few light scratches / marks to the laminate in places, with light wear to the corners, also with a little light shelf lean. Internally, the pages are clean and fresh with the usual toning to the page block, due to the cheap paper stock used in the printing of this title. There are a few pages with light folds to the corners. There was a small chip to the bottom corner of page 17, NOT AFFECTING ANY OF THE TEXT which has been expertly repaired by a paper archivist using period Bloomsbury paper. The end result is excellent with just a hairline mark where the paper has been applied. There is also a small repaired closed tear to page 46. There are a few, tiny ink spots to the top page-block. There is a Hampshire School library Service label to the front front end-paper, which is blank thus indicating that the book was never lent out by the library service. There is a Hampshire Library stamp to the copyright page. Included with this book is a Hogwarts Express card, signed by the author, with an accompanying letter of provenance from J K Rowlings P / A Fiddy Henderson, thanking the previous cards owner for their initial letter. Although this is a library copy destined for the library system, it was never lent out and, as such, is a lovely copy with the book in overall, very nice condition. Included with the book is a bespoke felt lined clam shell box with raised bands and with gilt lettering present to the spine. Custom made for the book's future protection. Very rare, and a remarkable survivor. Please be assured that there has been no restoration, re-colouring, or touching up whatsoever to the publisher's patterned boards.
Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
ISBN 10: 0747532699ISBN 13: 9780747532699
Seller: St Marys Books And Prints, Stamford, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardback. First Edition. The book that started it all. The true first edition of the first book in the Harry Potter series, being a first edition, first impression. Number line 101 on the copyright page as called for. Other points include: repeated '1 wand' on page 53; misspelt 'philosopher'; Wendy Cooling's review. (Erringtons A1a English first edition children's artwork series in hardback.) Original publisher's pictorial laminate boards. Library circulation label indicating withdrawal, laminated barcode to ffep, label to copyright page, small ink marks to first page and star stamp to upper edge. Northamptonshire Library, interestingly local to us Very slight toning and soiling internally, pages are otherwise for the most part bright and clean. There has been some professional and sympathetic restoration work to the binding, evident to the upper right corner of the rear board. Creasing to front and rear hinge. Spine edges and corners bumped, minor shelf wear. The binding remains vibrant and bright, and while it is evident that the book has been wellloved it remains a smart, bright copy. Very good overall. One of only 500 copies produced, this true first edition has become exceptionally rare and remains the most sought after book in the world. Harry Potter has gone on to become a successful multibillion dollar industry, and the book that started it all is the pinnacle of any Harry Potter, and now even Literary Greats, collection. More images available upon request. book.
Published by Bloomsbury
Seller: Sydney Charles Books, SURREY, United Kingdom
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. GILES GREENFIELD (illustrator). A wonderful and original full box set of all seven Harry Potter books in their original illustrated dust jackets, housed within the original printed slipcase. Each book has been beautifully signed directly to the title page(s) by JK Rowling in the same pen, and each book contains the official JK Rowling authenticity hologram. This stunning set which was donated for charity fundraising also includes the original un-edited letter from JK Rowlinds office to the recipient. Each book is a first edition , mixed impression with the Half Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows additionally being true first prints. All books are in superb fine conditon the like of which cannot be found for sale elsewhere at the time of listing. A very special and highly collectable set which benefits even further with the addition of seven very special and unique original pencil vignette drawings, commissioned privatley by the previous owner from Giles Greenfield of favourite scenes from each story, to be placed loose inside each cover or displayed. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Bloomsbury, 1997
Seller: Sydney Charles Books, SURREY, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone TRUE UK 1st Edition 1st Printing signed by Author An exceptionally rare NR fine copy of this hand signed Philosopher's Stone edition, second only in rarity to the hardback version of the same title. The book has been signed directly to the page by Author JK Rowling with a beautiful early example of her signature without inscription or dedication. This is only the second time this book has been advertised in its lifetime and comes from a private collection where it has remained for 15 year + This book is completely un-restored and free of all inscriptions, marks, stains, toning, foxing, yellowing or sun damage, etc, all commonly found with other examples of this book. Further high-resolution images are available upon request. All true first edition points noted and present in this copy. Wendy Cooling quote to front cover. Young Wizard image, missing 'o' in mis-spelled 'Philosopher's and Wizardry and Witchcraft text in the correct order are all present to the rear cover. Full print run numberline 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and repeated 1 wand text present to p53 of the book. This is without doubt an incredibly rare book and in as near perfect condition as is possible to find. There is a very light crease to the upper right corner of the front cover and a light crease present to the rear cover. All internal pages are very clean and bright with no damage whatsoever. A beautiful and exacting copy of the rarest and most sought after Harry Potter book to add to any collection. Signed by Author(s).
Condition: New. Libro nuevo, sellado, fisico, original. Enviamos a todos el mundo por USPS, Fedex y DHL. 100% garantia en su compra. Sealed, new. Unopened. 100%guarentee. We ship worldwide.
Published by Scholastic Press, 1998
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Printings of this First American Edition set SIGNED by J.K. Rowling. ALL 7 books are First Editions, First Printings SIGNED by J.K. Rowling. The ORIGINAL dustjackets are vibrant in color and the books are in excellent condition. These First Editions have ALL the First Issue points bound in the publisher's cloth. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb set, each book authentically SIGNED by the author. We buy SIGNED Rowling First Editions. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Bloomsbury 1997-2007, London, 1997
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, illustrated, original decorative cloth as issued. Each volume is signed by J.K. Rowling and were collected in person by the previous owner. The Prisoner of Azkaban is inscribed. In fine condition. No dust jackets were issued for these volumes. Scarce and desirable. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopher's Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlà Smarties Book Prizes (1997â "1999),[109] two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread children's book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Children's Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editors' Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, The New York Times, Chicago Public Library, and Publishers Weekly. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â " Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.
Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Printings SIGNED by J.K. Rowling. All the books are FIRST EDITIONS with the ORIGINAL dustjackets except for the Philosopher's Stone that is a later issue. Each book is in excellent condition. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with slight wear. The pages are exceptionally clean. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the books. A wonderful set of ALL seven books to complete the Harry Potter Series SIGNED by the author. We buy Harry Potter First Editions. Signed by Author(s).