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36th printing.

Book Club edition of the author's first book (American translation, incorporating 78 textual changes) in earliest known state. Paper-covered boards -- which resist opening past 40 degrees; "as new" -- are red, not purple & black. Numeral 1 and initials "J.K." absent from spines of both book & jacket; no statement of edition; no number line. "Publisher's Weekly" blurb to rear panel; number 15635 (not 51695) in white rectangle to bottom of jacket rear panel. Later Book Club issues abound, this earlier version does not. 309 pp. Reduced from $130.

Arthur A. Levine Books / Scholastic Inc., 1997, New York. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Stated "First American edition, October 1998", twenty-ninth printing with a number line starting at "29". 9-1/4" tall, 309 numbered pages followed by an unnumbered page with details about the art work, the type, and the persons responsible for those aspects of the book; purple boards with a subtle diamond pattern blind stamped in them, dark red cloth quarter binding, gilt lettering on spine, front board is plain except for the diamond pattern; plain dark green end pages; fore edge is trimmed. The book is in excellent condition: the book is square, spotlessly clean, corners and edges free of bumps and dings, head and heel of spine lightly creased; hinges are very tight and not damaged in any fashion. The interior is completely free of writing, stray marks, stains of any sort and page damage of any type. Paper is very lightly toned and is very flexible. Pages are tight and clean with no marks; hinges are quite strong and not damaged in any way. Jacket is in "As New" condition and pristine: it is perfectly clean; no tears, folds or fading; no bumps on edges; slightly raised letters of author's name and "Harry Potter" on front panel and the title on the spine are evident (they have not been crushed); publisher's original price of "$17.95" listed on the upper right corner of front flap. Dust jacket is now in protective mylar cover. Condition of book and jacket consistent with being gently read. No other discernible or objectionable faults on book or jacket such as marks or writing within, stains, tears, chips, or other damage that would diminish its appearance. No remainder mark, no previous owner markings or inscriptions, not price clipped, not a book club edition, not a former library book.

no number line, no indication of printing, very good in very good dj

Arthur a Levine, 1998. Hardcover. New. 309 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.25 inches.

309 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

1998. Illustrated. Hardcover. . . . . .

Later printing, near fine hardcover in near fine dust jacket (price at flap) with both showing just a hint of wear. 309 pages. Still a pleasing copy of this first book in the popular series. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket