London: Bloomsbury. This is a Fine Copy of this book in publisher's original pictorial boards in a Matching Dust-Jacket Graded Fine with NO chips or tears to outer edges.This copy has NO previous owner's names or inscriptions present.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness at all.This is the 322nd Impression of the First Edition as stated on copyright page,8vo 223pp Reprint [2000] . Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. 2000.

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First published by Bloomsbury in the UK in 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone set off a literary epic that would envelop and change children's literature for the 21st Century. The first book of a seven-book series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone quickly captured the imagination and admiration of children and adults alike, and would go on to win countless awards in literature. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been translated into over seventy languages, including Latin and Greek. It, along with the other six books in the series, has been cinematically adapted as well. British Fantasy Award (1999), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adolescent Literature (2008), British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998), Smarties Prize (1997), Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002) ...more Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002), Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (2001), South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2001), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2000), Charlotte Award (2000), Nene Award (2000), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2000), Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (2001), Blue Hen Book Award for Chapter Book (2001), Nevada Young Readers' Award for Young Reader Category (2000), Sasquatch Reading Award (2000), Golden Archer Award for Middle/Junior High (2000), Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2000), Carnegie Medal Nominee (1997), ALA's Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults (1999)

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Bookseller: Richard Thornton Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 82556
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Author: Rowling,J.K
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reprint
ISBN 10: 0747532699
ISBN 13: 9780747532699
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2000
Size: 8vo.
Keywords: Harry Potter JK Rowling
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Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
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