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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 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.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, 17th printing, WITH VERY CHARMING INSCRIPTION BY THE AUTHOR on half-title "To J.J. (very cool name) from J.K. (not so cool) JK Rowling", number line from 20 to 17 on copyright page, light damp-staining to right margin of dedication page, publisher's pictorial wrappers, creases to covers, light shelf-wear with corners slightly rubbed, two stickers on front cover (Smarties Book Prize Winner 1997 and Free bookmark inside), 8vo, Bloomsbury, [1997]; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, FIRST EDITION, 1st printing, FOLLOW-UP INSCRIPTION BY THE AUTHOR on dedication page "To JJ (again!) JK Rowling", number line from 10 to 1 on copyright page, previous ownership inscription on inside front cover (JJ's Harry Potter), ink-marks on foredge (not interfering the pages), publisher's pictorial wrappers, corners slightly rubbed, minor wear, sticker on front cover (Smarties Book Prize Winner 1998), 8vo, Bloomsbury, 1998 (2) Kept in custom-made slipcases. Footnotes: In 1998, the dedicatee was attending Abbeyhill Primary School and was invited to Central Hall in Tollcross, Edinburgh during the start of the summer to attend a press event for the book release of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which J.K Rowling also attended. On arrival, the dedicatee was given a copy of the new book and, as he also had his copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (his class reading book) with him, J.K. Rowling signed both books at the end of the event.--- Check our website: We have the largest collection of rare and signed Harry Potter books for sale in mainland Europe --- Please contact us before purchasing to discuss the most suitable shipping method.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, both inscribed by JK Rowling, with a loose Latymer School bookplate signed by Alan Rickman (an alumni of the school). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, 20th print, paperback, inscribed by JK Rowling to the dedication page with the words 'to Sarah - I like your glasses! JK Rowling'. With loose Latymer School bookplate signed by Alan Rickman, former alumni of Latymer Upper School, awarded to the recipient Sarah for distinguished A Level Results. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first edition, third print, hardback, inscribed on the dedication page with the words 'to Sarah (again!) JK Rowling'. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone paperback is in very good condition, with Sarah O'Connor's name to the inside of front cover, otherwise internally very clean. Small split to the foot of spine, reading crease and light sunning to the spine and a slight reading lean. Creases to covers. No tears to any of the pages. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is also in very good condition, with a slight reading lean, lightly creased bottom corners, small split to one top corners, pushed spine foot and tip, Sarah O'Connor's ownership name to front-free endpaper, no tears to any of the pages. Jacket is the correct first-state jacket with no sunning to the spine, edgewear and a crease to one in-flap. Not price-clipped. The books were signed at Ottakar s Putney Exchange in London, organised by a teacher in 1998/99.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, JK Rowling, signed second print paperback; Bloomsbury 1997. Inscribed on a bookplate to the title page with the words: 'To Laura who knows my aunty Marian! Hope you like the second Harry as much as the first - JK Rowling'. The signature is a 1998 signature. With Letter of Authenticity from The Harry Potter Specialist (Adam Houston), who only specialises in authenticating JK Rowling's signature. This rarely-seen style of bookplate can be found in a few other signed Harry Potter books, including a third print hardback Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone put up for auction in July 2023 at Sotheby's auction house, London. Other examples exist - this was presumably a bookplate personally used by JK Rowling circa 1997 to 1998. The book come with a letter from the original owner and recipient - photos can be supplied. Marian - referred to by the author in the bookplate - is Jo's aunt Marian Fox. Book is in very good condition, with no sunning to the spine, which has no reading crease. Book is square and firm. No tears to any of the pages and no dog-eared pages. One light crease to rear cover; a couple of light creases to front cover; slightly worn bottom corner of front cover; laminate starting to lift at the edge, but only slightly. Name and address (the original owner) partially erased to verso of cover; letters in pen to half title page; letters to final blank; light pen marks to verso of rear cover. Light water marks to bottom edge of front cover verso. A very good and highly collectable copy of a very hard to find signed second print paperback.

First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, illustrated, original decorative cloth as issued. Each volume is signed by J.K. Rowling and were collected in person by the previous owner. The Prisoner of Azkaban is inscribed. In fine condition. No dust jackets were issued for these volumes. Scarce and desirable.