Published by Sphere, 2020
Seller: CWO Books, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Troubled Blood-Robert Galbraith (J K Rowling)-First Edition-SIGNED. With hologram. UK First Edition. Condition is Near Fine. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Sphere, 2020
Seller: First and Fine, Birmingham, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. J.K. Rowling writing as Robert Galbraith (2020) 'Troubled Blood', UK first edition, first printing, published by Sphere. Signed by the author on the title page. Provenance: acquired from Goldsboro's, a London based book business which always receives a contingent of signed copies off the series directly from the publisher. The company also had signed copies of the first Cormoran Strike novel before the identity of Galbraith was known. Also, certified by the official hologram. Condition: a fine unread copy. The fifth Cormoran Strike novel. Scarce as a signed first edition. First and Fine. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Sphere, 2020
ISBN 10: 0751579939 ISBN 13: 9780751579932
Seller: Potter Rare Books, Foulridge, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This is a first edition, first printing copy of Troubled Blood, the fifth book in the Cormoran Strike Series published by Sphere in 2020. This along with the Cuckoos Calling are the two most valuable books in the overall series with Troubled Blood considered amongst collectors as the hardest book to find signed. The book is in fine condition, unread with a tight binding, the boards are square with sharp corners and without any colour fading. Internally, the pages are bright and clean with no inscriptions, marks or foxing of any kind. Overall the book is in stunning condition aside from a horizontal crease to the lower spine of the book, most likely a binding error. The dust jacket is unclipped, without fading and in pristine condition protected in mylar. The book has J.K. Rowling's hologram adjacent to the title page which is signed in thick black sharpie by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). This is the style of pen it seems she used to sign the majority of this particular title. Adam Houston 'the Harry Potter Specialist' is the world's leading handwriting and signature expert for J.K. Rowling and it is his opinion that this is an authentic signature. This is an excellent copy in true collector's condition. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Sphere, 2020
Seller: Courtside Books, Medford, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st UK Edition. Fine in Fine DJ. Signed by J.K. Rowling as Robert Galbraith on the title page. Hologram sticker on verso of half-title page. Gorgeous unread copy. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Sphere, 2020
ISBN 10: 0751579939 ISBN 13: 9780751579932
Seller: first state books, Corsham, WILTS, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Fine in fine wrapper. First printing. Signed copy, to title page. With hologram to facing page. One of very few ever signed. Reputedly only 50 copies. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Sphere 2013-2023, London, UK, 2013
ISBN 10: 1408703998 ISBN 13: 9781408703991
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. First UK Editions, First Printings. Octavo, 7 Volumes. In Near Fine condition with Near Fine condition dust jackets all wrapped in mylar coverings. All seven volumes signed by Rowling as Galbraith. Volume 1 has a black and turquoise colored spine with white and parchment lettering, Volume 2 has a black and orange spine with white and silver gilted lettering, Volume 3 has a black and orange colored spine with white and gilted lettering, Volume 4 has a black, green, and white colored spine with white and copper gilted lettering, Volume 5 has a black and blue-grey colored spine with red and gilted lettering, Volume 6 has a black and white colored spine with a green vine design all along the spine and white and gilted lettering, Volume 7 has a stormy grey and white colored spine with yellow-green and copper gilted lettering. All dust jackets are wrapped in a mylar covering. Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title pages and with the hologram stickers to the facing pages, as issued. Volume 1 contains a printed email from Goldsboro Books congratulating those who purchased a signed copy of 'The Cuckoo's Calling' as it was purchased just before the reveal that Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for J. K. Rowling as well as a loose receipt of purchase from Goldsboro Books. Volume 2 contains a loose receipt of purchase. Volume 3 contains a loose golden envelope containing a 'Goldsboro's Strike it Lucky' ticket for the purchase of a signed first edition of Career of Evil at a discounted price. CONTENTS: Vol. 1, "The Cuckoo's Calling", 449 pages - Vol. 2, "The Silkworm", 455 pages - Vol. 3, "Career of Evil", 494 pages - Vol. 4, "Lethal White", 649 pages - Vol. 5, "Troubled Blood", 929 pages - Vol. 6, "The Ink Black Heart", 1012 pages - Vol. 7, "The Running Grave", 947 pages. JW consignment. Shelved case 7. Cuckoo's Calling: Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title page. One of only 250 copies of the first edition that were signed by the author before news of the pseudonym was leaked, all of which were retailed by Goldsboro Books in London. Rowling was revealed as the author three months after publication. The first impression comprised 1,750 copies. No J.K. Rowling holograms were stuck into any of the signed first printings of this book. 1383043. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
Published by Sphere, 2013
Seller: Potter Rare Books, Foulridge, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. In this near pristine 1-7 set we have the following books: The Cuckoo's Calling, The Silkworm, Career of Evil, Lethal White, Troubled Blood, The Ink Black Heart and The Running Grave. All books are in outstanding, unread condition without any internal marks or ownership inscriptions and near perfect dust jackets. All are signed as Robert Galbraith by J.K. Rowling and books that are supposed to have the hologram, do so. All seven books came from Adam Houston's personal collection. Adam 'the Harry Potter Specialist' is the world's leading handwriting and signature expert for J.K. Rowling. He bought five of the seven books directly from the original owners, all five of which come with Provenance such as handwritten notes, receipts, emails, etc all detailing the books original purchase. Adam took care putting this set together, only purchasing near prefect unread signed books he could be sure were authentic to the best of his knowledge. Cuckoo's Calling, published by Sphere in 2013 is the first book in the series and was published without it being known that Robert Galbraith was actually the pseudonym for J.K. Rowling. This book is one of the original 250 that were sent out to J.K. Rowling to be signed and the sold by Goldsboro Books. The receipt from Goldsboro books is included and a screen shot of the original eBay listing where Adam purchased the book. No J.K. Rowling holograms were stuck into any of the signed first printings of this book. The Silkworm and Career of Evil are the second and third books to be published by Sphere in 2014 and 2015 respectively. Both books and dust jackets are in pristine condition, without any flaws. The Silkworm has the J.K. Rowling hologram adjacent to the signature, whilst Career of Evil does not. This is because all copies of Career of Evil signed for Foyles bookstore at that time did not have the holograms attached. We know this is one of those copies as it comes with the 'Foyles Signed first Edition' sticker to the front of the dust jacket. Lethal White was the fourth book to be published by Sphere in 2018. A pristine copy with the hologram present and a note included written in 2022 to Adam from the original purchaser Ellen that details how she won the signed book in a competition at Robinson' Bookshop in Melbourne. Troubled Blood is the fifth book in the series to be published by Sphere in 2020. This along with the Cuckoos Calling are the two most valuable books in the overall set. A near pristine copy, with hologram and the only book to be signed in thick black sharpie. This is the style of pen it seems she used to sign the majority of this particular title. This was another copy won in a competition, this time on Facebook on December 22nd 2020. The provenance included shows a printout of the Facebook page congratulating the winner Megan Krippner as well as a handwritten note from the bookstore itself, Hachette, New Zealand. The Ink Black Heart is the sixth book to be published by Sphere in 2022. Another near patine copy with a 'signed by the author. sticker present to the front of the dust jacket. As well as the hologram, this book comes with an abundance of provenance including a signed hand written letter from the original purchaser of the book Jason Nunn to Adam dated 8th October 2022, detailing how he purchased the book from the Waterstones website and was very lucky to come across the copy online just at the right time to purchase it. Also included is the original receipt and dispatch note from Waterstones. The Running Grave is the seventh and final book in the set so far, published by Sphere in 2023. Another pristine book, comes with the hologram and the original purchased receipt dates 13th October 2023 to a Mr Garry King. This book was purchased directly from Garry on the 15th January 2024. A unique collection of all seven books in superb condition with an abundance of provenance. Signed by Author(s).