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First illustrated edition, first impression (Bloomsbury, 2016). Illustrated by Jim Kay and signed and inscribed by him to the title page: 'For Martin, Thank you for coming along! Best Wishes, Jim Kay'. The first ever illustrated edition. Rare inscribed. Original red cloth with lettering to spine in gilt, pictorial endpapers and paste-downs with a red ribbon marker. A fine book with a very minor and inconspicuous knock to spine in a fine dust jacket.

-A complete set of the Adult Edition of the Harry Potter series, all being first edition first impressions in unclipped dustwrappers-Bound in the publisher's black cloth with gilt titles to spines, adult jackets designed by William Webb w/ black and white photograph of Rowling on back of each volume by Michael Wildsmith-The Philosopher's Stone, (2004), 223pp, Edges of text block very lghtly toned-The Chamber of Secrets, (2004), 251pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Prisoner of Azkaban, (2004), 317pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Goblet of Fire, (2004), 636pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Order of the Phoenix, (2003), 766pp, Edges of text block lightly toned-The Half-Blood Prince, (2005), 607pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Deathly Hallows, (2007), 607pp, Edges of text block lightly toned and foxed-Books ow/ clean and bright without inscriptions and in unclipped jackets-

-A complete set of the Adult Edition of the Harry Potter series, all being first edition first impressions in unclipped dustwrappers-Bound in the publisher's black cloth with gilt titles to spines, adult jackets designed by William Webb w/ black and white photograph of Rowling on back of each volume by Michael Wildsmith-The Philosopher's Stone, (2004), 223pp, Edges of text block very lghtly toned-The Chamber of Secrets, (2004), 251pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Prisoner of Azkaban, (2004), 317pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Goblet of Fire, (2004), 636pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Order of the Phoenix, (2003), 766pp, Edges of text block lightly toned-The Half-Blood Prince, (2005), 607pp, Edges of text block very lightly toned-The Deathly Hallows, (2007), 607pp, Edges of text block lightly toned and foxed-Books ow/ clean and bright without inscriptions and in unclipped jackets-

A fine Ted Smart edition in a fine dust jacket, signed by J. K. Rowling on the title page. Eighth printing of this edition. Housed in a custom-made slipcase. Published by special arrangement with Bloomsbury. Tiny snag at bottom of dj spine.

First edition, very early 8th softcover printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page in black ink. The book was signed for the previous owner, Genevieve, at Whitworth Hall in Manchester. The eighth edition paperback was published only a few months after the first and is one of the scarcest print runs in paperback, with signed copies being extremely rare. The exact print run is unknown but was likely much smaller than the first. It was the first printing to feature an original Smarties Book Prize Award sticker on the front cover this sticker was later incorporated into the cover design in subsequent printings. This VG (Very Good) copy has been read multiple times, with most wear visible on the cover. The Smarties sticker is missing, and the cover shows signs of use. The interior is in good condition. A few pages have a light crease at the top, but there are no names, inscriptions, or writing inside the book. The book comes housed in a custom-made half-leather clamshell box. Also included is a Letter of Authenticity (LoA) from Adam Houston of The Harry Potter Specialist -the world's sole expert on J.K. Rowling's signature- as well as a collector's card.

SIGNED 6th Ted Smart printing. Signed by author on title page. Book very good plus, minor rubbing to corners and spine ends.

A fine early printing signed by Rowling with her authentication hologram. Signed at the Harrogate International Festival in 2014, with the original of the ticket for the signing.

First paperback edition, 1997, 19th printing. Signed and dedicated by J K Rowling on the dedication page 'for Ben / with best wishes / J K Rowling'. With issue points Joanne (not J K) Rowling and Thomas Taylor1997 (no space) to title verso, and young wizard on lower cover. This is an exceptionally Fine copy. There is no fading to the spine, which is a very common fault with this book; no browning or toning to pages, which is very unusual; no peeling of laminate; and no ownership or other inscriptions apart from the dedication by the author. The book is tightly bound and has never been read. It has probably been kept in a draw or cupboard since new. Supplied in a red custom-made drop-back box. A superlative copy in collector's condition.

First deluxe editions, first impressions, of the complete Harry Potter series. Complete in seven volumes bound in cloth with color pictorial onlays, gilt edges, ribbon bookmarks, and gilt stamping. Fine. This series is one of the most sought-after versions of the beloved children's books (after the correct first editions). These books are attractively designed for collectors and had comparatively small print runs in the thousands, rather than millions of copies.

First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, original decorative cloth as issued with gilt titles and pictorial onlay to the front panel, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. 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 Nestlé Smarties Book Prizes (1997-1999), [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-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.