Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J. K. Rowling
Ref. 111973 Edition. First Edition
Published By: Bloomsbury 1997 (London)
The true first edition, first impression of the book that started it all, one of just 500 copies produced. The Recent sale in the USA the artwork fetched a record he artwork for the cover of the first book in the JK Rowling series fetched $1.9m (£1.5m) at a sale by Sotheby’s auction house Original illustrated hardcover binding, no jacket as issued. Wendy Cooling's review to front board, 'young wizard' to the spine and rear cover, misspelt 'philospher's' to blurb to rear cover. Copyright 'Joanne' Rowling with number line 101. '1 wand' listed twice to page 53. A lovely bright copy which has benefited from a small amount of restoration retaining all the original elements. Library label internally, some wear to top edge of spine and to front hinge. A good example of this sought after book in custom clamshell. A landmark in the world of rare books and the start of a multibillion dollar franchise. Prices on all Harry Potter 1st editions are rising. This is one a very few copies on the market, a chance to own this classic 1st edition.
Book Condition: Very Good
Size: 8vo
Binding: Hardback
Book Type: Book