Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, inscribed by JK Rowling in early to mid 1998

JK Rowling

Published by Bloomsbury, 1997

About this Item

First edition, second print, paperback. Bloomsbury 1997. Inscribed on a bookplate to the title page by JK Rowling with the words 'To Betty, with best wishes J.K.Rowling (a.k.a. Marian's niece!). The signature is an early to mid-1998 signature style, with the periods still present after the 'J' and the 'K'. Rowling dispensed with the periods sometime in mid-1998, as she needed to sign more books and the periods slowed her signing speed. Marian - referred to by the author in the bookplate - is Jo's aunt Marian Fox. The book is in very good condition, with no ownership name or scribbles; toning to the page edges and text block, as is common with this title. No creases to the covers and no reading crease to the spine. Pages are toned, but in lovely condition, with no tears or dog-eared pages. Long but barely visible indent on lower cover. The spine is sunned; sunning also to a portion of the lower cover. Partially loosened security label adhered to the verso of the lower cover. Book originally purchased by myself from The Harry Potter Specialist.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1738582624098

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, inscribed by JK Rowling in early to mid 1998
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Publication Date: 1997
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)