Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) [1st American edition / 1st PRINT]
Rowling, J. K.
- Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books / Scholastic
- Date published: 2005
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780439784542
Arthur A. Levine Books / Scholastic Inc., 2005, New York. Hard Cover. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Stated "First American edition, July 2005", first printing with a full number line starting at "1". 9-1/4" tall, 652 numbered pages followed by unnumbered pages of "About the Author", "About the Illustrator" and a page with details about the art work, the type, and the persons responsible for those aspects of the book; dark purple boards with a subtle diamond pattern blind stamped in them, black quarter binding, electric purple lettering on spine, front board is plain except for the diamond pattern; plain forest green end pages; fore edge is trimmed. The book is in "As New" condition and nearly pristine: the exterior is square, spotlessly clean, edges free of bumps with both lower corners having slight dings, heel of spine lightly pushed in; 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. No distortion of the book from reading or improper shelving; pages are tight and clean with no marks. Jacket is also in "As New" condition and nearly pristine: it is perfectly clean; no tears, folds or fading; no bumps on edges; very slight creases at both lower corners; slightly raised letters of author's name and "Harry Potter" on front panel and title on the spine are evident (they have not been crushed); publisher's original price of "$29.99" 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 new and not 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.
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