Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ( 'De Luxe' Edition, 6th Printing - Special Edition)

Rowling, J. K.

ISBN 10: 0747545774 / ISBN 13: 9780747545774

Published by Bloomsbury Books, London, 1999

About this Item

In Sky-blue cloth, with gilt lettering/titling and pictorial onlay in a gilt border on the front cover. Also a gilt facsimile (J. K. Rowling) signature on the front board. With the original sewn-in green ribbon page marker. All edges are gilt. No dustjacket as issued. 6th Printing (6th IMPRESSION) with the Correct Number (Printer's Key) Sequence - 10 9 8 7 6 . No Inscriptions or Marks. Unread, only opened to check the edition/impression, ie: Shrink-wrap removed to confirm first printing, then discarded, otherwise As New. It has sharp, clean boards and a tight binding. Now protected in a clear book plastic removable cover. Lovely as a gift for someone special, or as an addition to a collection of De Luxe editions. An Excellent Very Clean, Tight and Bright As New copy. "J. K. Rowling's sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone carries on where the original left off. Harry is returning to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry after the summer holidays and, right from the start, things are not straightforward. ." . This 'De Luxe' Edition is also referred to as a 'Special Edition'. GIFT QUALITY. If Seller's images not shown - Images available on Request. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall.

Seller Inventory # 120157

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ( 'De Luxe' Edition, 6th Printing - Special Edition)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Books, London
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0747545774
• ISBN 13: 9780747545774
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Grandpré, Mary
• Edition: De Luxe 6th Impression; Sixth Printing.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Boys/Girl's Stories Annuals
  • Zoo/Circus/Magic
  • Childrens. Juvenile
  • Signed &/or Limited Edns
  • Modern 1st Editions
  • Fiction
  • Sci-Fi/Fantasy

About this title

Synopsis

Specially produced British collectible edition of the second volume in the Harry Potter Series. The first print run (or impression) is reputed to have been only 17,000 copies. First printings are identified by the presence of a full number 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page. Product details: Bright blue cloth-bound boards with gilt lettering, gilt-stamped JK Rowling signature & gilted page-ends; pictorial onlay; full-color harlequin endpapers; sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker; unique typeset, illustrations and paper quality all make this a valuable addition to any collector's library. Ships well-packaged and protected.

Review

What makes the Harry Potter series so successful? Maybe it's the fact that J.K. Rowling doesn't write children's books, she writes children's stories, more in the tradition of the Brothers Grimm than Dr. Seuss. The exploits of Harry and his friends captivate even the shortest attention spans by engaging the imagination with vivid characters and fast-moving action, instead of trying to merely catch the eye with colorful pictures or pop-up effects. Not surprisingly, the Potter tales sound wonderful read aloud, and adapt to the audiobook format extremely well. Broadway actor Jim Dale's impressive vocal range gives each character in the book its own distinctive voice--a considerable task, given the pantheon of witches, warlocks, ghosts, ghouls, dwarves, and elves that Harry encounters in his second outing. And thankfully, since the book is read unabridged, no one's favorite character is omitted. Engaging for children without being childish, the audio version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is worthy addition to the deservedly popular series. (Running time: 9 hours, 7 CDs) --Andrew Nieland