St Marys Books

8th impression of the first deluxe edition. Hardback bound in original blue cloth with colour illustrated paste-down to front board bordered in gilt, with gilt stamped lettering to cover and spine. All edges gilt. Signed to the copyright page by Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, with loose certificate of authenticity for these which were signed separately. Lengthy inscription to the dedication page: "To Kevin, / 'Let us hope that Mr. Potter will always be around to save the day.' / Professor Gilderoy Lockhart / (aka Sir Kenneth Branagh) / And / Thank (underlined) you Kevin, / for your great (underlined) generosity - / you have helped so many. / (signature) Kenneth Branagh." With card depicting 'Mia Castles, Clapperloader; Mark Hadfield, Actor; from the Motion Picture BELFAST Released in cinemas 2021.' Card reads: "Kevin, / Thanking you once again. / All the very best / (signature) Kenneth Branagh." Book and card were signed by Branagh for a charity auction. Excellent provenance and with a particularly charming inscription. A collectable and unique book.