Description
Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first hardback edition with "Joanne Rowling" and no space between "Taylor" and "1997" on title verso, "wand" listed twice on p. 53, usual light marginal toning, original pictorial boards with misprint "Philospher's" to lower cover, small chip to head of upper cover, short 1cm internal crack to upper joint, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, but a remarkably bright and fine copy otherwise, 8vo, Bloomsbury, 1998.
⁂ A superb example of the first edition of this modern children's classic, a work that began a cultural phenomenon. This copy without any trace of inscriptions and with the spine and covers still exceptionally bright and colourful.
Lot 235
Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first hardback edition, Bloomsbury, 1998.
Hammer Price: £60,000
Description
Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first hardback edition with "Joanne Rowling" and no space between "Taylor" and "1997" on title verso, "wand" listed twice on p. 53, usual light marginal toning, original pictorial boards with misprint "Philospher's" to lower cover, small chip to head of upper cover, short 1cm internal crack to upper joint, light rubbing to spine tips and corners, but a remarkably bright and fine copy otherwise, 8vo, Bloomsbury, 1998.
⁂ A superb example of the first edition of this modern children's classic, a work that began a cultural phenomenon. This copy without any trace of inscriptions and with the spine and covers still exceptionally bright and colourful.
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