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HAS PRINT NUMBERS OF 74 through to 66 printed to back to title page and date of 1997 and J.K. Rowling as the copyright name. Has the price of £4.99 printed to the back cover. 223 pages. Moderate wear with curling to covers' edges covers' corners and spine is lightly colour-faded. Page-edges yellowed, ink and pencil names to half-title page o/w pages clean and tidy.

190 grams.Children's Edition. Sequence 62.

190 grams.Children's Edition. Sequence 61.

190 grams. Children's Edition. Sequence 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76. There are quite a few creases and evidence of page corners being turned down. No inscriptions.

First Edition / Thirty-Ninth Print (number line on copyright page 40 39). paperback copy, no dustjacket as issued. 223pp. Young Dumbledore to rear cover and spine, 'Joanne Rowling' printed to copyright page. Not library copy, no inscriptions, no creasing to spine. (19/2)

190 grams.Children's Edition. Sequence 74 73 72 71 70 69 68.

190 grams.Children's Edition. Sequence 74 73.

190 grams.Children's Edition. Sequence 60.

190 grams.Children's Edition. Sequence 60.

190 grams. Children's Edition. Sequence 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76.

190 grams. Children's Edition. Sequence 62. Inscribed by the previous owner.

A Uk 1st Edition, 39th printing paperback book indicated by a "40 39" number line to the copyright page. - The copy has the earlier brown haired wizard illustration to the top of the spine and reverse cover. It is likely the book was printed between 1998 and 1999 as the list of titles on the reverse of the half title page includes 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets', but not the Prisoner of Azkaban. - The book itself is in very good condition. The spine is faded along about half of its length, but the spine has no creases to it. Small crease to bottom outside orner of front cover, with a larger crease to the top outside corner of the reverse cover. Light sunning to the page block. Internally, the book is complete with no tears, inscriptions or other writing inside- a very good copy.

190 grams. Sequence 63. Formerly a High School Library Book. The book is protected by a transparent non removable film.

A well loved and well read copy of the 46th impression of the first paperback edition. The original children's cover. The spine has loosened a little from the foot and also a little at the head. The pages are clean throughout, if a little well handled at the edges, which are also sun toned. Curling at the fore edge/corners of the card covers and early pages. Child's owner inscription at the top edge of the inside front cover. These early impressions are becoming ever scarcer in any condition.

GC plus. Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-60th printing (60). Paperback (two small creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine, label sticker on the edges of the back cover) in GC plus. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Clean pages but slightly yellow and tainted on the outer edges, small creases and slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, previous owner s name and date written inside the front endpaper. The book is in GC with light shelf wear.223pp.

VGC. Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-60th printing (60). Paperback (two small nicks on the edges of the cover) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with small crease and slightly yellow on the edges. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

Bloomsbury First Edition, 23rd print paperback featuring young wizard on the back cover, Joanne Rowling printed on copyright page, and "Smarties Gold Award" logo on front cover, not present in later printings. Harry Potter is an ordinary boy who lives in a cupboard under the stairs at his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon's house, which he thinks is normal for someone like him who's parents have been killed in a 'car crash'. He is bullied by them and his fat, spoilt cousin Dudley, and lives a very unremarkable life with only the odd hiccup (like his hair growing back overnight! ) to cause him much to think about. That is until an owl turns up with a letter addressed to Harry and all hell breaks loose! He is literally rescued by a world where nothing is as it seems and magic lessons are the order of the day. Read and find out how Harry discovers his true heritage at Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, the reason behind his parents mysterious death, who is out to kill him, and how he uncovers the most amazing secret of all time, the fabled Philosopher's Stone! All this and muggles too. Now, what are they? **If you have any queries about this book, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@ravenbooks. ie**

VGC. Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-60th printing (60). Paperback (two small nicks on the edges of the cover) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with small crease and slightly yellow on the edges. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-57th printing. Paperback. Very good. VGC . Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-57th printing (57 58 59 60). Paperback with protected cover (two nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with two ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges, slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, previous owner?s name and date written inside the edges of the front cover. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

VGC . Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-57th printing (57 58 59 60). Paperback with protected cover (two nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with two ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges, slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, previous owner?s name and date written inside the edges of the front cover. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

Bloomsbury Pub, 1997. First edition-59th printing. Paperback. Very good. VGC.Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-59th printing (59 60). Paperback (two small creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark, nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, small creases and slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, a couple of small foxing marks on the edges of the half-title page. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

VGC.Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-59th printing (59 60). Paperback (two small creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark, nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, small creases and slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, a couple of small foxing marks on the edges of the half-title page. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

Bloomsbury First Edition, 23rd print paperback featuring young wizard on the back cover, Joanne Rowling printed on copyright page, and "Smarties Gold Award" logo on front cover, not present in later printings. Harry Potter is an ordinary boy who lives in a cupboard under the stairs at his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon's house, which he thinks is normal for someone like him who's parents have been killed in a 'car crash'. He is bullied by them and his fat, spoilt cousin Dudley, and lives a very unremarkable life with only the odd hiccup (like his hair growing back overnight! ) to cause him much to think about. That is until an owl turns up with a letter addressed to Harry and all hell breaks loose! He is literally rescued by a world where nothing is as it seems and magic lessons are the order of the day. Read and find out how Harry discovers his true heritage at Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, the reason behind his parents mysterious death, who is out to kill him, and how he uncovers the most amazing secret of all time, the fabled Philosopher's Stone! All this and muggles too. Now, what are they? **If you have any queries about this book, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@ravenbooks. ie**

London: Bloomsbury, 1997. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. Octavo. 30th printing. Spine slightly sunned.

30th printing. Spine slightly sunned.

Good condition 45th impression copy of the 1st UK paperback edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". Reissue from no earlier than 1999 of the original 1997 Bloomsbury edition but with the revised "Old Dumbledore") cover art replacing the original "Young Wizard". ISBN 10: 0747532745. ISBN 13: 9780747532743 Only "Chamber of Secrets" listed as "Also available" on the verso of the half-title; Hogwart's School badge, present on the half-title and title pages. "Joanne Rowling" listed as author on the copyright page. "Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner" printed on the base of the front wrapper. Price printed £5.99 to rear. Text block is clean and the binding is sound and square. No inscriptions or marks. No loose or torn pages. "50 49 48 47 46 45" copyprint number line.

VGC. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-57th printing (57 58 59 60). Paperback with protected cover (two nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with two ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges, slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, previous owner? s name and date written inside the edges of the front cover. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

VGC. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-59th printing (59 60). Paperback (two small creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark, nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, small creases and slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, a couple of small foxing marks on the edges of the half-title page. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

LONDON, BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING, 1997. FIRST EDITION. 37TH IMPRESSION. VERY GOOD SOFTBACK COPY WITH SLIGHT CREASING TO THE REAR.

VGC. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-57th printing (57 58 59 60). Paperback with protected cover (two nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with two ink marks and light shelf wear on the outer edges, slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, previous owner? s name and date written inside the edges of the front cover. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

FIRST EDITION. 37TH IMPRESSION. VERY GOOD SOFTBACK COPY WITH SLIGHT CREASING TO THE REAR.

VGC. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-59th printing (59 60). Paperback (two small creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Triple Smarties Gold Award Winner on the front cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small ink mark, nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, small creases and slightly yellow on the edges of the pages, a couple of small foxing marks on the edges of the half-title page. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear.223pp.

First Canadian paperback edition/fifth printing. Number row includes 5.A small previous owner's stamp to verso of front cover else a FINE book. Points: "highchair" on p. 8 ; repetition of 1 wand on page 53. Price of 4.99 GBP on rear; Bloomsbury at foot of title page; young Dumbledore on rear panel. Chamber of Secrets only other title listed on verso of half-title.; numberline runs from 10 to 5. The only date on copyright page is 1997. "Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books" / "Printed and bound in Canada" on copyright page.

190 grams. Children's Edition. Sequence 30 29 with the young wizard. There are quite a few creases. Otherwise this is a good book with no inscriptions.

London : Bloomsbury, 1997. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Octavo. Type: Book 13th printing.

Type: Book 13th printing.

190 grams. Children's Edition. Sequence 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 with the young wizard. There is a small crease on the front cover. Inscribed see photograph.

VGC. Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-39th printing (40 39). Paperback (small nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine, small tear on the edges of the spine) in VGC. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with small marks and slightly yellow on the outer edges, a couple of creases, nicks and small marks on the edges of the pages. 223pp. A collectable early printing.

Rare First Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone with no Hogwarts Crest Discover a fine first edition, nineteenth print paperback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone , published by Bloomsbury in 1997. This rare collectable does not features the hogwarts crest which came in later editions. This early printing uniquely lists Joanne Rowling on the copyright page. The publisher later updated this to J.K. Rowling , aiming to appeal to a broader audience. On the back cover, you ll find the initial depiction of a young, pipe-smoking Dumbledore. This image was later replaced with the older, non-smoking Dumbledore familiar to fans today. Adding to its collectability, the book proudly displays an original gold Smarties sticker on its front cover. Condition of the Book The condition of this Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone paperback is very good. There are no creases on the spine suggesting that the book is unread. It is free from library stamps, bookplates, and previous owners inscriptions. You won t find any underlinings, scribbles, or sketches inside the text. The spine shows no fading, and the pages are free from tears, heavy scratches, or significant creases. Book Details: ISBN: 0-7475-3274-5 Format: Paperback Publisher: Bloomsbury Year of Publication: 1997 Delivery Information We ensure the safety and speed of delivery by using Royal Mail s 1st Class Signed For service. This way, we guarantee that this remarkable piece of literary history reaches you in excellent condition.

VGC. Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-39th printing (40 39). Paperback (small nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine, small tear on the edges of the spine) in VGC. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with small marks and slightly yellow on the outer edges, a couple of creases, nicks and small marks on the edges of the pages. 223pp. A collectable early printing.

190 grams. Children's Edition. There is a large crease on the front cover and various other small ones inside and out. Sequence 40 39 38 37 36 with the young wizard

Good condition 20th impression copy of the 1st UK paperback edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". A later impression copy with the original 1997 Bloomsbury edition wrapper. ISBN: 0747532745. No subsequent titles in the series listed on the verso of the half-title; Hogwart's School badge absent from the half-title and title pages. With the original "young Wizard" wrapper design and "Joanne Rowling" listed as author on the copyright page. Quote from Sunday Telegraph review on the base of the front wrapper. "Smarties" gold award winner sticker. Text block is clean and a sound binding. No inscriptions or marks. No loose or torn pages. The spine is sunned but square and sound. "20" copyprint number line.

VGC plus.Bloomsbury,1997.First edition-38th printing (40 39 38). Paperback(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC plus. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page,Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp.A collectable early printing.

VGC plus. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-38th printing (40 39 38). Paperback(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC plus. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp. A collectable early printing.

190 grams. Children's Edition. There is a large crease on the front cover and a few smaller ones on the rear cover. No inscriptions. Sequence 30.

VGC plus.Bloomsbury,1997.First edition-38th printing (40 39 38). Paperback(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC plus. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page,Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp.A collectable early printing.

190 grams. Children's Edition. Sequence 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 with the young wizard. There is a small crease on the front cover. Inscribed see photograph.

Rare First Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone with no Hogwarts Crest Discover a very good first edition, seventeenth print paperback of Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone , published by Bloomsbury in 1997. This rare collectable does not features the hogwarts crest which came in later editions. This early printing uniquely lists Joanne Rowling on the copyright page. The publisher later updated this to J.K. Rowling , aiming to appeal to a broader audience. On the back cover, you ll find the initial depiction of a young, pipe-smoking Dumbledore. This image was later replaced with the older, non-smoking Dumbledore familiar to fans today. Adding to its collectability, the book proudly displays an original gold Smarties sticker on its front cover. Condition of the Book The condition of this Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone paperback is very good. Some minor creasing of the spine suggests it has been read once. Some slight tanning due to the book s age. It is free from library stamps, bookplates, and previous owners inscriptions. You won t find any underlinings, scribbles, or sketches inside the text. The spine shows no fading, and the pages are free from tears, heavy scratches, or significant creases. Book Details: ISBN: 0-7475-3274-5 Format: Paperback Publisher: Bloomsbury Year of Publication: 1997 Delivery Information We ensure the safety and speed of delivery by using Royal Mail s 1st Class Signed For service. This way, we guarantee that this remarkable piece of literary history reaches you in excellent condition.

VGC.Bloomsbury,1997. First edition-33rd printing (40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33). Paperback ( small nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages but slightly tainted on the outer edges, some creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp. A collectable early printing.

VGC.Bloomsbury,1997.First edition-33rd printing (40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33). Paperback ( small nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages but slightly tainted on the outer edges, some creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp. A collectable early printing.

VGC. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-33rd printing (40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33). Paperback ( small nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages but slightly tainted on the outer edges, some creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp. A collectable early printing.

VGC plus. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-38th printing (40 39 38). Paperback(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC plus. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages with a small nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, a couple of creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp. A collectable early printing.

190 grams. Sequence 20 19 18 17 16 15. Formerly a High School Library Book. This copy has the young Dumbledore on the back cover and spine.

VGC. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-33rd printing (40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33). Paperback ( small nicks and creases on the edges of the cover and spine) in VGC. Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover. Younger Professor Albus Dumbledore at the back of the cover. Printed by Clays. Nice and clean pages but slightly tainted on the outer edges, some creases and small nicks on the edges of the pages.223pp. A collectable early printing.

Fabulous, unread copy of the 39th impression of the first paperback edition. The original children's cover. The spine is not creased, there's no sun fading whatsoever and the pages are clean throughout. Just a little very minor curling at the fore edge/corners of the card covers and toning at the page block edge, more especially at the top edge. A super copy of an edition which is becoming ever scarcer. Almost like it was bought and put away in a drawer for 20 years. PS. I once met Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) outside my shop. He was asking directions to nearby Penshurst. You'd have thought that his magic would have taken him there wouldn't you!

190 grams. Sequence 20 19 18 17 16 15. Formerly a High School Library Book. This copy has the young Dumbledore on the back cover and spine.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J K Rowling. Publisher: Bloomsbury. First Australian Edition, First Printing. Number line 10-1. Very good hardback with jacket. Light compression to bottom of spine, name to ffep. pages are lightly tanned with a few foxing spots. Jacket has light edge-wear.

The copy presented here is a first UK paperback edition, 24th printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone signed and inscribed by Jo in early 1999 'To Sam.' By this time Rowling had dispensed with using periods between J and K and had developed a more fluid signature allowing her to sign more books quickly in order to meet demand. Around this time Rowling was conducting many signing events at bookstores such as Waterstones and, because the Harry Potter Phenomenon had not yet taken off, she had more time to interact with fans and inscribe copies of books. This is an excellent near fine copy completely unread and with no colour fading, no creasing at all to the spine which is incredibly rare for this book. The page edges appear surprisingly fresh as these paperback copies are more often found with significant toning to the page edges due to the cheap paper stock used. The book still has a square and tight binding, some shelf wear to the edges and some minor creasing to the top left corner of the back cover. Internally, there are no ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind with no dog eared pages, folds or creases to any of the pages. The only minor flaw to the pages is some tiny spots of ink to the top right corners of the first few preliminary pages. Overall this is a fantastic copy with a beautiful bold signature inscribed 'To Sam.' The signature and inscription come fully authenticated by Adam Houston 'theharrypotterspecialist' the world's leading expert in authenticating Jo's signature. It comes with a full authentication package including a letter of authenticity and collector card.

The copy presented here is a first English paperback edition, 27th printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It contains a 1999 variation of J.K. Rowling's signature and was signed to the dedication page in blue ballpoint pen ' To Lily, you will know that I love your name because I used it for Harry's mum!' Lily was the daughter of illustrator, Ian Beck, at the Hay Literary Festival. Ian knew the publicity and editorial team at Bloomsbury who introduced him to J.K. Rowling who was happy to inscribe this book for his daughter. This is a beautiful copy completely unread and with no colour fading and only very minor creasing to the spine. The page edges are surprising white and fresh which is incredibly rare for this book. They are often found with significant toning to the page edges due to the cheap paper stock used. It still has an incredibly tight binding, and hardly any bend or bowing to the front cover which is again very rare. The only minor flaw to the book is a slight nick to the base of the spine in the bottom right corner, otherwise this book is in fine condition. Internally, there are no ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind with no dog eared pages, folds or creases to any of the pages. The only flaw internally is a slight water stain to the bottom of the title page only. The book overall has clearly been very well looked after. The signature and inscription come fully authenticated by Adam Houston 'theharrypotterspecialist' the world's leading expert in authenticating Jo's signature. It comes with a full authentication package including a letter of authenticity and collector card. This book was previously owned by Adam himself having bought it in 2022 directly from the original owner. It comes with provenance in the form of an email and hand written letter by Ian Beck to Adam Houston.

First paperback edition. First printing. Good clean condition. Light general wear to the covers and some loss and peeling to the laminate along the bottom edges. Pages toned with age. Spine leans slightly. Previous owners name to top corner of inside front cover. True first paperback edition with all issue points as called for: Full number line, "1 wand" repeated, "Philospher's" mis-spelling and "Wizardry and Witchcraft" to rear cover. Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone: First Edition First Print Gem. Exclusivity Meets Enchantment: Journey back to where the magic began with this pristine Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone first edition, first print. A testament to literary history and Joanne Rowling s groundbreaking debut, it s a treasure every serious collector dreams of. Marks of Authenticity: Endorsement Enigma: The coveted Wendy Cooling blurb graces the cover. Sequential Significance: A complete number line (10 to 1) on the copyright page. Typos & Tales: The iconic double wand on page 53 and charming quirks like the School of Wizardry and Witchcraft misorder. Dumbledore s Debut: A young, pipe-smoking Dumbledore illustration uniquely captured on the back. Pristine & Preserved: The book carries no library stamps, bookplates, or prior owners inscriptions. Devoid of scribbles or sketches, hinting at its well-guarded journey. Slight age-induced toning on the page block aligns with the book s era, courtesy of its humble paper stock. Minimal signs of wear: Book looks to have been read once and has a slightly faded spine (refer to photos for more clarity). Legacy & Lore: In 1997, Joanne Rowling was still a budding author. Given the book s paperback nature and its primary young audience, a staggering majority of the original small print run of 5,150 copies faced the wear and tear of eager hands and curious minds. But not this one. Investment and Inheritance: Beyond its literary allure, this edition represents a tangible investment in cultural history. Its evergreen appeal ensures its value will only soar with time. As a tangible artifact of literary significance, it promises not only a return on investment but also a cherished heirloom, waiting to be passed down through generations. Seize Your Spellbinding Story: Much like the elusive Golden Snitch, opportunities like this are rare and fleeting. Secure this unparalleled piece of literary magic before it s too late.

This is the true first printing in paperback, of which there were 5150 copies printed. These were printed simultaneously with the 500 hardback copies, neither have bibliographic priority. All of the first printing points can be observed including the Wendy Cooling quote to the bottom of the front cover, the misspelled Philospher s present to the rear cover along with the Wizardry and Witchcraft, rather than Witchcraft and Wizardry. The very well known error of 1 wand listed twice on page 53 along with the all important 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line listed on the copyright page and the missing space between Thomas Taylor1997. This is a stunning copy with no colour fading at all. There are no creases at all to the front and back covers but there is some very slight creasing to the spine. It has an incredibly tight binding, square with no shelf lean, a fine copy except for some very minor spotting to the half title page. This copy is clearly unread, with no internal inscriptions or writing of any kind. No dog eared pages, folds or creases to any of the pages.  Overall, an exceptionally beautiful copy that has clearly been very well looked after.

Uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, One of only 200 copies to exist, and it is estimated that over half of the copies are believed to have been read and discarded by the reviewers who Bloomsbury sent the books out to, as Harry Potter was completely unknown at this time, prior to the publication of the first book. This is an unread copy in exceptional condition. A fine copy, with sharp edges and an incredibly square and tight binding with no bowing to the front wrapper. The page edges are white and crisp, no internal writing or marks of any kind. An incredible rare piece of history for any Harry Potter collector.