harry potter and the philosopher's stone von rowling (Mehr als 2.200 Ergebnisse)

First editions of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes. All are first issues, including the first and rarest book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopherâ s Stone with â First published in Great Britain in 1997â , the full number line â 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1â , â Joanne Rowlingâ for â J.K. Rowlingâ , and â Thomas Taylor1997â (lacking the space) on the copyright page, â 1 wandâ listed twice (as the first item and last item) on the â Other Equipmentâ list on page 53, Wendy Cooling quote at the base of the front board. Only 500 copies of the first printing were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries. Volumes 2-6 are all first editions and are fine in fine dust jackets. Each volume is signed by J.K. Rowling with the exception of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone which has an original promotional Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone card signed by Rowling laid in. Each are housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional set, scarce and desirable, especially signed. Since the release of the first novel in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on June 26th 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The series of seven books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopher's Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlà Smarties Book Prizes (1997â "1999), two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread children's book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Children's Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editors' Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, The New York Times, Chicago Public Library, and Publishers Weekly. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â " Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition, galley proof. EARLIEST KNOWN COPY OF HARRY POTTER; NO OTHER COPIES LOCATED. On February 26, 1997, this remarkable complete set of galley sheets was sent to the distinguished children's author and literary critic Fiona Waters. In the cover letter accompanying the galley (included here), Rosamund Walker, Children's Marketing Manager of Bloomsbury Publishing wrote, "Further to our conversation, I have enclosed a manuscript for your interest as promised. Once you've had a chance to have a look, I would really appreciate it if you could let me know your comments for pre-publication quotes." The "manuscript," already rejected by twelve other publishers, was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Waters read these advance galley sheets during a long train journey to Scotland and was immediately captivated by the tale of a young wizard named Harry Potter. While it was Ms. Waters' usual practice to discard galleys after reading them, she retained this one because she believed Harry Potter was a truly special and distinctive book. She wrote back to Bloomsbury Publishing with effusive praise, making a special point of noting that "There is something about Harry Potter that reminds me of Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." In replying to Waters' letter, Rosamund Walker wrote that "I'm sure the author will be most flattered with the allusion to Charlie Bucket" - and indeed she was: for the statement was featured prominently on the back cover of the first edition. Historically significant, this is the only known set of advance galley sheets to have survived. It precedes the early June publication of some 200 bound proof copies as well as the first edition that famously appeared on June 26. Intended as they were for prominent reviewers, only a handful of such galleys were produced. Our copy belonged to a lead reviewer whose endorsement undoubtedly helped make the book the spectacular success it became. As Ms. Waters (who signed this galley on the first page) tells it, in recalling her first meeting with J. K. Rowling: "It was very shortly after the first book was published and I was invited to a party by Bloomsbury to celebrate it all. And when I was introduced to her [J. K. Rowling], she flung her arms around me and said, Oh, you are the lovely lady who gave me that wonderful review!" Note: By the late 1990s -well into the digital age of printing - publishers generally did not issue traditional galleys printed from a printing press, but rather printed a set of sheets from a file and copied them for distribution to a limited set of reviewers. This is such a copy; any earlier printed appearance has not been discovered and is almost certainly lost to history. ROWLING, J.K. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. London: Bloomsbury, February 25, 1997. Galley sheets: 224 numbered pages on 109 sheets [the complete text]. Each sheet with text in landscape format, two pages per sheet (rectos only), time-stamped: 2/25/97 11:59am to 2/25/97 12:16pm. Signed at top in ink by Fiona Waters. WITH: Original signed letter dated 26th February, 1997 from Rosamund Walker introducing the book to Waters; and original signed letter from Walker dated 1 April 1997 thanking Waters for her praise of the book. With Fiona Waters' copy of her letter to Rosamund Walker comparing Harry Potter to Charlie Bucket. Only minor blemishes, generally fine condition. Housed together in a custom box. The earliest known copy of Harry Potter ever offered for sale.â References: Fiona Waters quote from conversation by phone with Manhattan Rare Books, March 24, 2023. Errington, Philip W., J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography, rev. ed. (London: Bloomsbury, 2017). Unbound sheets, housed in custom box.

Zustand: Fine. First edition. First impression of the preferred hardcover issue, with all the requisite points: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, and in the list of equipment on page 51 "1 wand" appearing twice, "Philospher's" typo on the rear board. Original matte laminated boards without a jacket. A Fine copy, appearing unfaded and unread. No names or markings internally. A clean sharp copy. Only 500 copies of the first printing of Philosopher's Stone were issued in this hardback format, of which more than half were taken by libraries and rendered undesirable for collectors. Housed in a custom quarter-leather clamshell case. Harry Potter is the most successful book franchise of all time, with over 600 million copies of the books in print, and with spin-off film and media projects worth billions. The true first edition has been no less meteoric in its rise to the top of collectors' lists for modern books. Copies consistently set new records at auction. "The books' ultimate appeal lies in the universal themes of good triumphing over evil and the importance of love. No matter what age, gender, or race you are, there is something relatable in theHarry Potterseries. Theseries'large fan following pioneered the way for young adult book series to turn into movie franchises.Harry Potterwas among the first, and it remains the most successful to date. Indeed, theseries has surpassed any other franchise as a world-wide cultural phenomenon due to the creation of theme parks and real-life quidditch teams, and the great lengths that fans go to in order to show their devotion to the series" (McFadden). Errington A1(a); Grolier, Children's 100, 100. Fine.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Joanne Kathleen Rowling (1997-99) The Harry Potter uncorrected proof collection , published by Bloomsbury in the UK. All four proofs come with a Bloomsbury bookplate signed by Rowling loosely inserted in each book. Beautifully housed in full leather solander boxes as well as a buckram treasure chest which holds all four books in place for easy and displayable storage. The set consists of: Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone (1997), UK uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of only 200 proof copies printed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , (1998), UK uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of 300 proof copies printed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) first state of the uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of only 50 copies printed in purple wraps Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) second state uncorrected proof, published by Bloomsbury. One of 250 copies printed Condition: the proofs are in very good to near fine condition with minor creases, rubbing and soiling to the wraps as expected from paperback proofs. Internally clean. All books are housed in full leather solander boxes with five raised bands, author s name, title and uncorrected proof stamped in gild to the spine. The front panels also bear the HP acronym familiar from the film franchise a lovely touch. An amazing collection and unique chance to obtain the only four uncorrected proofs produced in the entire Harry Potter series. When Rowling published the fourth instalment Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) no proofs were issued as the publisher feared that the text could be leaked. This policy was kept for the remaining books as well and without any spoiler leaks kids and adults were queuing up bookstores at midnight of the respective publication dates in order to obtain a copy and start reading the continuation of the Potter saga. The uncorrected proofs contain a number of errors which were later corrected such as a J.A. instead of J.K. Rowling on the copyright page of the Philosopher s Stone copy. Nowadays J.K. Rowling is such a household name that nobody in the world would make such an error but back in 1997 Rowling was an unknown persona. The bibliographic data was obtained from Philip Errington (2017) J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography First and Fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. First Edition. The true first edition, first impression of the book that started it all, one of just 500 copies produced. Original illustrated hardcover binding, no jacket as issued. Wendy Cooling's review to front board, 'young wizard' to the spine and rear cover, misspelt 'philospher's' to blurb to rear cover. Copyright 'Joanne' Rowling with number line 101. '1 wand' listed twice to page 53. A lovely bright copy which has benefited from a small amount of restoration retaining all the original elements. Library label internally, some wear to top edge of spine and to front hinge. A good example of this soughtafter book in custom clamshell. A landmark in the world of rare books and the start of a multibillion dollar franchise. book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. HARDBACK - A very good or better example, one of the very rare 500 true first edition copies published by Bloomsbury in 1997. The publisher's laminated boards are in excellent condition with the mis-spelled Philospher's 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. There are a few light scratches / marks to the laminate in places, with light wear to the corners, also with a little light shelf lean. Internally, the pages are clean and fresh with the usual toning to the page block, due to the cheap paper stock used in the printing of this title. There are a few pages with light folds to the corners. There was a small chip to the bottom corner of page 17, NOT AFFECTING ANY OF THE TEXT which has been expertly repaired by a paper archivist using period Bloomsbury paper. The end result is excellent with just a hairline mark where the paper has been applied. There is also a small repaired closed tear to page 46. There are a few, tiny ink spots to the top page-block. There is a Hampshire School library Service label to the front front end-paper, which is blank thus indicating that the book was never lent out by the library service. There is a Hampshire Library stamp to the copyright page. Included with this book is a Hogwarts Express card, signed by the author, with an accompanying letter of provenance from J K Rowlings P / A Fiddy Henderson, thanking the previous cards owner for their initial letter. Although this is a library copy destined for the library system, it was never lent out and, as such, is a lovely copy with the book in overall, very nice condition. Included with the 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. Very rare, and a remarkable survivor. Please be assured that there has been no restoration, re-colouring, or touching up whatsoever to the publisher's patterned boards.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good copy of one of the rarest books of children's literature. Only 500 copies of the first hardback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries, and only 200 copies were sold privately. This is one of these extremely rare latter copies, with a signed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone illustrated bookplate loosely inserted. The latter is combined with a letter from J.K. Rowling s office. Printing number line: 10 - 1; Wendy Cooling quote to the front cover; '1 wand' twice on page 53; 'Philospher's' on the back cover; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than 'Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to the back cover. No Dust Jacket as issued. Dedication with the date November 14, 1997, on the title page from parents to their 7-year-old daughter; below that is the name of the original owner in blue felt-tip pen. There are a couple of small dents to the front cover, and there is a small, light circular stain on page 84. For conservation purposes, the pages of the book have been made acid-free by a renowned conservator, from whom a certificate is issued. The lifespan of the book has increased fivefold thanks to this intensive treatment, protecting the pages from decay. In addition, Marchelma van Breugel, the worlds leading expert on modern paper conservation and restoration, did some minor restoration work to the covers of the book. The book is housed in a contemporary storage box with an inlaid image, lined with moleskin inside. The signed bookplate is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston (TheHarryPotterSpecialist), the world's sole J.K. Rowling signature expert and an informative collector's card that provides additional details. ON REQUEST, A PDF FILE WITH AN EXTENSIVE PRESENTATION OF THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE. A HARDCOVER COPY OF THIS PRESENTATION IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE. Signed by Author(s).

Uncorrected proof copy of the first book in the Harry Potter series, inscribed by the author "To Lesley, with best wishes, JKRowling". It is generally accepted that there were only 200 copies of the proof distributed to elicit orders for the published book or for review purposes. This is the first appearance of the complete novel in any form. Inscribed copies are rare. The text was slightly reset for the first English edition. In the proof many words are split between lines (and therefore hyphenated) and the author is given on the title page as "J. A. Rowling". On page 53, under the heading, "Other Equipment", "1 wand" is listed twice. This error was retained in the first edition. Errington AA1(a). Octavo. Original white and yellow wrappers with titles printed in black. Housed in a red quarter morocco solander box by the Chelsea Bindery. Corners very slightly rubbed, three minor spots of foxing to front wrapper, consistent light soiling: a near-fine copy.

Hardback. First Edition. The book that started it all. The true first edition of the first book in the Harry Potter series, being a first edition, first impression. Number line 101 on the copyright page as called for. Other points include: repeated '1 wand' on page 53; misspelt 'philosopher'; Wendy Cooling's review. (Erringtons A1a English first edition children's artwork series in hardback.) Original publisher's pictorial laminate boards. Library circulation label indicating withdrawal, laminated barcode to ffep, label to copyright page, small ink marks to first page and star stamp to upper edge. Northamptonshire Library, interestingly local to us Very slight toning and soiling internally, pages are otherwise for the most part bright and clean. There has been some professional and sympathetic restoration work to the binding, evident to the upper right corner of the rear board. Creasing to front and rear hinge. Spine edges and corners bumped, minor shelf wear. The binding remains vibrant and bright, and while it is evident that the book has been wellloved it remains a smart, bright copy. Very good overall. One of only 500 copies produced, this true first edition has become exceptionally rare and remains the most sought after book in the world. Harry Potter has gone on to become a successful multibillion dollar industry, and the book that started it all is the pinnacle of any Harry Potter, and now even Literary Greats, collection. More images available upon request. book.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone TRUE UK 1st Edition 1st Printing signed by Author An exceptionally rare NR fine copy of this hand signed Philosopher's Stone edition, second only in rarity to the hardback version of the same title. The book has been signed directly to the page by Author JK Rowling with a beautiful early example of her signature without inscription or dedication. This is only the second time this book has been advertised in its lifetime and comes from a private collection where it has remained for 15 year + This book is completely un-restored and free of all inscriptions, marks, stains, toning, foxing, yellowing or sun damage, etc, all commonly found with other examples of this book. Further high-resolution images are available upon request. All true first edition points noted and present in this copy. Wendy Cooling quote to front cover. Young Wizard image, missing 'o' in mis-spelled 'Philosopher's and Wizardry and Witchcraft text in the correct order are all present to the rear cover. Full print run numberline 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and repeated 1 wand text present to p53 of the book. This is without doubt an incredibly rare book and in as near perfect condition as is possible to find. There is a very light crease to the upper right corner of the front cover and a light crease present to the rear cover. All internal pages are very clean and bright with no damage whatsoever. A beautiful and exacting copy of the rarest and most sought after Harry Potter book to add to any collection. Signed by Author(s).

First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, illustrated, original decorative cloth as issued. Each volume is signed by J.K. Rowling and were collected in person by the previous owner. The Prisoner of Azkaban is inscribed. In fine condition. No dust jackets were issued for these volumes. Scarce and desirable. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopher's Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlà Smarties Book Prizes (1997â "1999),[109] two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread children's book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Children's Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editors' Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, The New York Times, Chicago Public Library, and Publishers Weekly. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â " Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Printings SIGNED by J.K. Rowling. All the books are FIRST EDITIONS with the ORIGINAL dustjackets except for the Philosopher's Stone that is a later issue. Each book is in excellent condition. The bindings are tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with slight wear. The pages are exceptionally clean. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the books. A wonderful set of ALL seven books to complete the Harry Potter Series SIGNED by the author. We buy Harry Potter First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. Zustand: Excellent. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Excellent. First Edition. J K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first edition, first printing Australian hardback. Signed by J K Rowling. Credits Joanne Rowling on main publisher page etc (not J K Rowling). A superb genuine signed J K Rowling Harry Potter book. Signed and dedicated "To Kirsty, with best wishes, J K Rowling" A superb example of the rarest Harry Potter book in the world with original dustwrapper (the UK equivalent did not have a dustwrapper - making this very special!) Print line reads 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Signed by Joanne Rowling on the main title page. The signed page shows signs of mottling and yellowing having been left open for display, also signs it was removed and replaced. However, no denying this is an incredibly rare signed book. Clean tight binding, aside from reinserted page. Unread with good square corners. Guaranteed genuine J K Rowling signature with certificate of authenticity included. Signed by Author.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. Grandpré, Mary (illustrator). 1st Edition. Uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, One of only 200 copies to exist, and it is estimated that over half of the copies are believed to have been read and discarded by the reviewers who Bloomsbury sent the books out to, as Harry Potter was completely unknown at this time, prior to the publication of the first book. This is an unread copy in exceptional condition. A fine copy, with sharp edges and an incredibly square and tight binding with no bowing to the front wrapper. The page edges are white and crisp, no internal writing or marks of any kind. An incredible rare piece of history for any Harry Potter collector.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Softcover Printing FIRST Bloomsbury edition, FIRST Softcover Printing in exceptional condition. Accompanied by a laid-in note SIGNED AND INSCRIBED by J.K. Rowling. The note is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from a premier authentication house, James Spence, LLC. Not bookclub, Not the Australian edition, Not the Ted Smart edition, Not the Canadian edition, Not ex-library, but the scarce true first edition, first printing near fine Bloomsbury edition with the complete number line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Wendy Cooling review is present to the base of the front board. The publisher page credits Joanne Rowling and contains no space between ?r? and ?1? on Thomas Taylor 1997 in error; 1 Wand is listed twice on page 53, and the mis-print error to the rear panel of the soft wraps is shown as ?Philosphers Stone?. Copies of this title unsigned, in similar condition are extremely scarce, with few even available for sale. This copy will be accompanied by a laid-in note Signed and Inscribed by J.K. Rowling, completed in an early signature ?To Calvin / Merry Christmas! / J.K. Rowling?. The note with will include a Letter of Authenticity by James Spence, LLC. The stunning condition soft cover has strong unfaded colors with even the spine colors still being vibrant and withOUT any of common color fading to the spine. The binding is tight and square. The wraps are in superb condition with but a few very soft flat creases (along spine, and one to rear), and a very soft flat corner crease to the upper front panel (all of which are quite hard to see). A few very tiny tip/edge rubs (hard to even see in the images) and no laminate issues,(which is unusual as most copies tend to have fully lifted or missing laminate). The interior pages are very clean, unusually bright and flat with only a hint of age toning. The pages have no handling marks, no writing, no marks, no stains and no foxing, no owners names and no inscriptions. A beautiful clean, bright copy with strongly colored outer wraps, EXTREMELY scarce in this condition! Please see images. The J.K. Rowling inscribed and signed note completed in an early signature will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity by James Spence, LLC. The inscription reads: ?To Calvin / Merry Christmas /J.K. Rowling? Please note hardcover examples of this book have been escalating in price, with a near fine first printing hardcover recently selling at auction for just shy of $470,000, and poor condition shabby hard covers selling over $28,000. And on the other end of the spectrum ? very very poor condition softcovers with excessively worn, ripped, faded, tattered covers with missing laminate and having interior damage now sell for over $8,000. Those familiar with ?card? or ?comic book? grading would recognize that small increments in condition represent large increments in value/price. ADDITIONAL 14 IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other landmark titles of Children's literature. Signed by Author(s).

Softback. Grandpré, Mary (illustrator). First Edition, First Impression. True first edition of the book that started it all, signed by JK Rowling First edition, first impression softback of the first book in the Harry Potter series. As called for number line 101 on the copyright page; Wendy Cooling review; misspelt 'philospher'; repetition of '1 wand' Errington's A1. Publisher's original pictorial covers, showcasing Thomas Taylor's iconic illustrations. 'Young wizard' to spine and rear cover. Flatsigned in black ink by author JK Rowling to half title. Light edgewear, some creasing where the cover has been opened, a few minor scuffs. Cover is vibrant without fading. Light foxing to prelims and half title. The odd toned patch and some spotting to pages, which are otherwise clean. Pages are a little toned to the edges which is very common with this book and is not as bad as many copies we have seen. Overall a sharp copy that has been read once and looked after. Flatsigned first editions are exceptionally rare, with the few that have appeared on the market previously containing a signed bookplate. JK Rowling's signature without any dedication is sought after. Additionally this is an early example of Rowling's signature, penned around the same time as publication when she was still unknown. Highly uncommon. True first editions are incredibly scarce, this being one of just 5,015 copies of the softback and is even more rare being signed. Signed first editions of the hardback have sold at auction for over pound;150,000. book.

Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing, softcover issue of the first Harry Potter book. Bound in publisher's original wraps with illustrations by Thomas Taylor. The hardcover issue consisted of 500 copies, most of which went to libraries, with the softcover issue making up the bulk of the first edition for sale to the public with a print run of 5,150 copies. An excellent copy in wraps, with all the requisite points: published in London by Bloomsbury, with a complete numberline reading 10-1 on the copyright page, the list of equipment on page 53 lists "1 wand" twice, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the rear cover. Near Fine with bright covers, minor rubbing to corners and several light creases to the spine, several very faint creases to the covers, and the contents show the unavoidable toning to the paper. An excellent copy, housed in a custom quarter morocco red chemise case.

[Fantasy] ALL FIRST BRITISH SOFTCOVERS, FIRST PRINTINGS. Together seven volumes, octavos. Original harlequin/block colour illustrated covers. No owner names, some trivial handling and wear, slight sunning the second title; a near fine set, including the rare first book which is the true first edition (issued simultaneously with the hardcover).

Softback. Cliff Wright (illustrator). First Edition. A pristine example of the true first edition, first impression in softback of the first Harry Potter book. Original pictorial covers designed by Cliff Wright depicting Harry Potter and the Hogwarts Express on the front, with the 'young wizard' to the spine and rear. Wendy Cooling's review to the lower front cover, and misspelling of 'philospher's' to rear cover. Number line displaying 101 on the copyright page, '1 wand' repeated on page 53. Just a touch of shelf wear to the fore edge and lower edges, minor lifting to lower front corner, small indent to rear cover without abrasion. Toning to the page edges as is common in this edition, although it is light and uniform. Pages remain clean and bright. 223 pp. Overall near fine condition, certainly one of the most sharp examples we have come across. One of just 5015 copies produced, the true first edition of this book has become increasingly difficult to find in good condition. With the hardback version now fetching values around pound;100,000 this scarce book is sought after indeed and held in esteem with other iconic pieces of children's literature such as Alice in Wonderland and The Hobbit. This is the finest copy of the paperback we have seen. book.

A complete set of FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING paperback novels, variously dated, including the true 1997 FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" with all relevant issue points. Softcover octavo's in pictorial card wraps. Tidy ownership inscription inside, otherwise contents clean. All volumes are Very Good to Near Fine and are clean and bright with minimal faults - volume two has some fading to the spine. A rare opportunity to purchase a complete set of the ever-popular Harry Potter novels in First Edition paperback. The paperback First of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was printed on the very same day as the hardcover First Edition (of which only 500 copies were printed) and neither has bibliographical priority.

First edition, first impression of the first Harry Potter book. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in red morocco spine and front cover, purple morocco rear cover, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, raised bands, panel to front cover after the original cover design in coloured onlays with title and author's facsimile signature in gilt; rear cover gilt ruled with figure of Dumbledore in various coloured onlays with gilt and silver stars; ivory moiré silk doublures and endpapers; edges silver with hologram stars. Housed in a bespoke red cloth, felt lined, flat-backed solander case with titles in gilt to the spine. A superb example, the binding square and tight. The contents, with a few foxing spots to the edge of the early and last pages are otherwise fine throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. With all the requisite first printing points: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, copyright Joanne Rowling, and the repeated "1 wand" on the list of equipment on p. 53. The first and scarcest of the Harry Potter books in a sumptuous binding. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

First edition, first impression, paperback issue, of the first Harry Potter book. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997. This is one of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, the list of equipment on p. 53 with "1 wand" appearing twice in the list, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the rear cover. Errington A1(aa); Grolier Children's 100, 100. Octavo. Original illustrated wrappers. Wrappers exceptionally bright, small bump to spine foot, contents toned as usual, a little foxing to edges, small mark to fore edge. A near-fine copy.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, 1997 First Edition, First Softcover Printing: FIRST Bloomsbury edition, FIRST Softcover Printing in exceptional condition. Not bookclub, Not the Australian edition, Not the Ted Smart edition, Not the Canadian edition, Not ex-library, but the scarce true first edition, first printing near fine Bloomsbury edition with the complete number line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Wendy Cooling review is present to the base of the front board. The publisher page credits Joanne Rowling and contains no space between ?r? and ?1? on Thomas Taylor 1997 in error; 1 Wand is listed twice on page 53, and the mis-print error to the rear panel of the soft wraps is shown as ?Philosphers Stone? Copies of this title unsigned, in similar condition are extremely scarce, with few even available for sale. The stunning condition soft cover has strong unfaded colors with even the spine colors still being vibrant and withOUT any of common color fading to the spine. The binding is tight and square. The wraps are in great condition with some soft light creasing to the rear panel and only a very soft corner crease to the upper front panel. A few very tiny tip/edge rubs (hard to even see in the images) and no laminate issues,(which is unusual as most copies tend to have fully lifted or missing laminate). The interior pages are very clean, unusually bright and flat with only a hint of age toning. The pages have no handling marks, no writing, no marks, no stains and no foxing, no owners names and no inscriptions. A beautiful clean, bright copy with strongly colored outer wraps, EXTREMELY scarce in this condition! Please see images. Please note hardcover examples of this book have been escalating in price, with a near fine first printing hardcover recently selling at auction for just shy of $125,000. And on the other end of the spectrum ? very very poor condition softcovers with excessively worn, ripped, faded, tattered covers with missing laminate and having interior damage now sell for over $9,000. Those familiar with ?card? or ?comic book? grading would recognize this particular copy should list for many many multiples of a poor condition book. This book will ship using UPS Express with full signature tracking and insurance. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR ADDITIONAL SET OF 12 IMAGES. Please see our ABE store for other listings including other J.K. Rowling/Harry Potter books.

First edition, first impression, paperback issue, of the first Harry Potter book. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997. This is one of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, the list of equipment on p. 53 with "1 wand" appearing twice in the list, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the back cover. Errington A1(aa); Grolier Children's 100, 100. Octavo. Original illustrated wrappers, spine and front wrapper lettered in white, yellow, dark green and black. Housed in a red quarter morocco solander box by the Chelsea Bindery. Extremities a little rubbed with minor lifting of laminate at two corners, some minor creases to rear wrapper, contents toned as usual: a near-fine, crisp copy.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with the full number line beginning with 1. This copy is SIGNED by Rowling on a laid in signature. This scarce Bloomsbury paperback edition has the First Issue points "The Wendy Cooling blurb to the front board" the word "wand" appears twice on page 53" the word "Philosopher's is misspelled "Philospher's" to the back cover and the words "Wizardry and Witchcraft" later changed to Witchcraft and Wizardry on later editions. This softcover edition has light wear to the polisher's wrappers with some professional restoration. The pages are have minor wear and discoloration with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A very good copy housed in a custom slipcase with chemise. We buy Rowling First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Grandpré, Mary (illustrator). 1st Edition. This is the true first printing in paperback, of which there were 5150 copies printed. These were printed simultaneously with the 500 hardback copies, neither have bibliographic priority. All of the first printing points can be observed including the Wendy Cooling quote to the bottom of the front cover, the misspelled Philospher s present to the rear cover along with the Wizardry and Witchcraft, rather than Witchcraft and Wizardry. The very well known error of 1 wand listed twice on page 53 along with the all important 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line listed on the copyright page and the missing space between Thomas Taylor1997. This is a stunning copy with no colour fading at all. There are no creases at all to the front and back covers but there is some very slight creasing to the spine. It has an incredibly tight binding, square with no shelf lean, a fine copy except for some very minor spotting to the half title page. This copy is clearly unread, with no internal inscriptions or writing of any kind. No dog eared pages, folds or creases to any of the pages.  Overall, an exceptionally beautiful copy that has clearly been very well looked after.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Grandpré, Mary (illustrator). 1st Edition. Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone: First Edition First Print Gem. Exclusivity Meets Enchantment: Journey back to where the magic began with this pristine Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone first edition, first print. A testament to literary history and Joanne Rowling s groundbreaking debut, it s a treasure every serious collector dreams of. Marks of Authenticity: Endorsement Enigma: The coveted Wendy Cooling blurb graces the cover. Sequential Significance: A complete number line (10 to 1) on the copyright page. Typos & Tales: The iconic double wand on page 53 and charming quirks like the School of Wizardry and Witchcraft misorder. Dumbledore s Debut: A young, pipe-smoking Dumbledore illustration uniquely captured on the back. Pristine & Preserved: The book carries no library stamps, bookplates, or prior owners inscriptions. Devoid of scribbles or sketches, hinting at its well-guarded journey. Slight age-induced toning on the page block aligns with the book s era, courtesy of its humble paper stock. Minimal signs of wear: Book looks to have been read once and has a slightly faded spine (refer to photos for more clarity). Legacy & Lore: In 1997, Joanne Rowling was still a budding author. Given the book s paperback nature and its primary young audience, a staggering majority of the original small print run of 5,150 copies faced the wear and tear of eager hands and curious minds. But not this one. Investment and Inheritance: Beyond its literary allure, this edition represents a tangible investment in cultural history. Its evergreen appeal ensures its value will only soar with time. As a tangible artifact of literary significance, it promises not only a return on investment but also a cherished heirloom, waiting to be passed down through generations. Seize Your Spellbinding Story: Much like the elusive Golden Snitch, opportunities like this are rare and fleeting. Secure this unparalleled piece of literary magic before it s too late.

First edition, first impression, paperback issue of the first Harry Potter book. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997. This is one of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression: a Bloomsbury imprint, the 10-down-to-1 number line, the list of equipment on p. 53 with "1 wand" appearing twice in the list, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the back cover. Errington A1(aa); Grolier Children's 100, 100. Octavo. Original illustrated wrappers, spine and front wrapper lettered in white, yellow, dark green, and black. Housed in a red quarter morocco solander box by the Chelsea Bindery. Some creases to spine, extremities a little rubbed, foxing to edges and some leaves: a very good copy.

[Children's literature] ALL FIRST BRITISH EDITIONS WITH ADULT COVERS, SIGNED IN FIRST VOLUME. Octavo. Publisher's black cloth, gilt titles to spine, adult artwork dust-jackets designed by William Webb with printed prices of £11.99 - £16.99, portrait of Rowling on back of dust-jacket taken by Michael Wildsmith. Autograph of J.K.Rowling to title page of first book. Fine condition throughout. An exceptionally difficult set to assemble.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. The First Canadian printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published by Raincoast with its striking plain blue boards, is considered to be one of the scarcest Harry Potter books ever appeared. To the best of our knowledge and based on consultations we had with several reputable Harry Potter bookcollectors, it is known that only 9 (!) other copies of this exceptionally rare book have surfaced in the market over the past two decades. According to very well-known experts there are no copies with a print line 10-1, which indicates that a first Canadian edition has a print line 10-2. This ultra rare book is sold as part of a Full set of the first Canadian printings of the Harry Potter series, three signed books included with a Letter of Autenticity by the only J.K. Rowling signature expert Adam Houston of TheHarryPotterSpecialist. All books are in a fine or near pristine condition. A PDF file with extensive documentation about this set is available on request.