1st edition (October 2017). Quarto, original illustrated boards, dustjacket, many colour and b&w illus (including full-page colour plates), pp 255. Near fine condition in very slightly edgeworn d.j. The book accompanying the exhibition at the British Library. Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches and illustrations from the Harry Potter archive. Theres also a specially commissioned essay for each subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator. Lavishly illustrated: Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragons blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their cultural and historical forebears. Seller Inventory # 103593

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Harry Potter: A History of Magic

Publisher: British Library, London

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Boards in d.j.

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st edition, third impression.

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Established in 1973, we are second generation booksellers located in Perth, Western Australia walking distance from the State Library of WA and the WA Museum. We deal in old, rare and out of print books as well as art, maps and globes, photographs, natural history specimens and curious objects. You are more than welcome to visit us at our bookshop or browse our great range of books and various items at our website: https://www.muirbooks.com Muir Books (Robert Muir Old & Rare Books) was founded by Robert and Helen Muir. and now owned and operated by Rob and Janet Muir with Tara Surry as researcher and cataloguer . We are one of the the larger booksellers in Western Australia with over 60,000 items in stock.

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Robert Muir Old & Rare Books
17 Lindsay Street, Perth WA, WA, 6000, Australia

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