22429 ROWLING, J.K.;
Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone
Bloomsbury Publishing plc , London , 1997. First Edition First Issue. 8vo. Original matt laminate pictorial papered hardcover. No dust jacket as issued. Housed in a fine solander box. Near fine copy.
All First issue points are there
- Numberline 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
- Copyright Joanne Rowling
- The wand appearing twice on the list of requirements for Hogwarts (p.53) Thomas Taylor 1997 error
Condition of the book
This book is not signed, not marked in any way. There is a very slight nudge to the head of spine else it is fine.
First Edition of Harry Potter Details
The limitation of this exceptional debut novel is agreed – Bloomsbury published 500 copies in hardcover and 300 are thought to have gone directly to libraries and schools.
The book was expected to sell in paperback as this was a debut novel and the hardcover version was largely aimed at the market where wear and tear was an issue, at £10.99p it was thought to be too expensive to appeal to the average buyer. Thus no dust wrapper was issued as that would add to the cost.
Final Notes
The series of Harry Potter books have captivated adults and children. Later novels were issued in childrens and adult dustwrappers.
This copy would be hard to beat for condition and would make a fine investment for the discerning Potter collector.
SOLD
rear board and interior of solander box
The solander box in red calf
the number line , Joanne Rowling etc
