Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - ONE OF THE ORIGINAL FIRST UK EDITIONS LIMITED TO ONLY FIVE HUNDRED COPIES

J K Rowling

Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997

About this Item

HARDBACK - A near fine or better example, one of the very rare 500 true first edition copies published by Bloomsbury in 1997. The publisher's laminated boards are very clean indeed with no laminate lifting whatsoever. There is very light bruising to the head of the spine which is also very lightly fading to the red portion of the upper spine, perhaps only a shade, but still red in appearance. As can be seen in image number three. The mis-spelled Philospher's is 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. Internally, the book is completely free of any previous owner names or inscriptions. The inner pages are clean and fresh with light toning to the page block, due to the cheap paper stock used, but less than what is invariably encountered with this title. No dog eared pages or internal, external soiling. Please be assured that this title is NOT an EX LIBRARY copy and has had none of the dreaded restoration, re colouring, or touching up performed to it. A lovely clean example and an outstanding copy in every way. Included with this 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. If you are looking for a first hardback UK edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in true collector's condition this copy is as close to fine as one is likely to encounter. Should you wish to see a full set of images of this title, please refer to our website, as we are limited to five images herewith.

Seller Inventory # 002430

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - ONE OF THE ORIGINAL FIRST UK EDITIONS LIMITED TO ONLY FIVE HUNDRED COPIES
• Publisher: Bloomsbury, London
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket