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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -book 1 of the Series -by J K Rowling, Illustrated / Illustrations By Jim Kay ( Volume One )( The 1st Bloomsbury Illustrated Edition )
by Rowling, J K ( Joanne )(aka Robert Galbraith / Kennilworthy Whisp ) / Illustrations - Illustrated By Jim Kay
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine (see description)/Fine (see description)
- ISBN 10
- 1408845644
- ISBN 13
- 9781408845646
- Seller
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London, England: London, UK: Bloomsbury, 2015, 1st Bloomsbury Edition, First Printing, 2015. -------------( 1st Printing of the First UK Illustrated Edition ) ---hardcover, a Fine example in a Fine dustjacket , ribbon marker as issued, no writing in the book, ---"Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J.K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike. "---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch) ---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine (see description)/Fine (see description). Illus. by Jim Kay . 9.25w x 10.75h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.
Synopsis
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
- Leonard Shoup
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 170532
- Title
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -book 1 of the Series -by J K Rowling, Illustrated / Illustrations By Jim Kay ( Volume One )( The 1st Bloomsbury Illustrated Edition )
- Author
- Rowling, J K ( Joanne )(aka Robert Galbraith / Kennilworthy Whisp ) / Illustrations - Illustrated By Jim Kay
- Illustrator
- Jim Kay
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine (see description)
- Jacket Condition
- Fine (see description)
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1408845644
- ISBN 13
- 9781408845646
- Publisher
- London, UK: Bloomsbury, 2015, 1st Bloomsbury Edition, First Printing
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 2015
- Size
- 9.25w x 10.75h Inches
- Keywords
- Harry Potter
- Bookseller catalogs
- J K ROWLING / HARRY POTTER Etc;
Terms of Sale
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Leonard Shoup
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