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London: Bloomsbury, 1997-2007.

London: Bloomsbury, 1997. First Edition, galley proof. Unbound sheets, housed in custom box. Very Good. EARLIEST KNOWN COPY OF HARRY POTTER; NO OTHER COPIES LOCATED. On February 26, 1997, this remarkable complete set of galley sheets was sent to the distinguished children's author and literary critic Fiona Waters. In the cover letter accompanying the galley (included here), Rosamund Walker, Children's Marketing Manager of Bloomsbury Publishing wrote, "Further to our conversation, I have enclosed a manuscript for your interest as promised. Once you've had a chance to have a look, I would really appreciate it if you could let me know your comments for pre-publication quotes." The "manuscript," already rejected by twelve other publishers, was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Waters read these advance galley sheets during a long train journey to Scotland and was immediately captivated by the tale of a young wizard named Harry Potter. While it was Ms. Waters' usual practice to discard galleys… Read More

London: Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition. Fine. First impression of the preferred hardcover issue, with all the requisite points: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, and in the list of equipment on page 51 "1 wand" appearing twice, "Philospher's" typo on the rear board. Original matte laminated boards without a jacket. A Fine copy, appearing unfaded and unread. No names or markings internally. A clean sharp copy. Only 500 copies of the first printing of Philosopher's Stone were issued in this hardback format, of which more than half were taken by libraries and rendered undesirable for collectors. Housed in a custom quarter-leather clamshell case. Harry Potter is the most successful book franchise of all time, with over 600 million copies of the books in print, and with spin-off film and media projects worth billions. The true first edition has been no less meteoric in its rise to the top of collectors' lists for modern books. Copies consistently set new records at auction. "The books'… Read More

London: Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition, first printing of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. First printing with "First published in Great Britain in 1997", the full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1", "Joanne Rowling" for "J.K. Rowling", and "Thomas Taylor1997" (lacking the space) on the copyright page and "1 wand" listed twice (as the first item and last item) on the "Other Equipment" list on page 53. Octavo, original illustrated boards, without a dust jacket as issued. In fine condition. Only 500 copies of the first printing were published, 300 of which were distributed directly to libraries. An exceptional example, easily one of the nicest examples extant. The first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday when he receives a letter of… Read More

London: Bloomsbury, 1997. First Edition. Hard Cover. (London: Bloomsbury Publishing 1997). First UK HARDBACK EDITION FIRST ISSUE. All first edition first issue points are present: ISBN: 0 7475 3269 9. Printing number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1; Wendy Cooling blurb to the front board; 'wand' appears twice on page 53; 'Philosopher's' is mis-spelt 'Philospher's' to the back board and; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to the back board. This copy was formerly owned by a primary school in Leicestershire which closed its doors on January 1, 2003. It has a neat rectangular stamp to the front free end-paper as its only evidence of having formerly been owned by a school. This is a VG copy with a slight spine lean. No fading whatsoever to the spine. Slightly pushed spine tips. A touch of rubbing and minor wear to the extremities. The rear board has a couple of faint creases and there are faint scratches in places to both the… Read More

London: Bloomsbury,, 1997. An inscribed pre-publication proof Uncorrected proof copy of the first book in the Harry Potter series, inscribed by the author "To Lesley, with best wishes, JKRowling". It is generally accepted that there were only 200 copies of the proof distributed to elicit orders for the published book or for review purposes. This is the first appearance of the complete novel in any form. Inscribed copies are rare. The text was slightly reset for the first English edition. In the proof many words are split between lines (and therefore hyphenated) and the author is given on the title page as "J. A. Rowling". On page 53, under the heading, "Other Equipment", "1 wand" is listed twice. This error was retained in the first edition. Octavo. Original white and yellow wrappers with titles printed in black. Housed in a red quarter morocco solander box by the Chelsea Bindery. Corners very slightly rubbed, three minor spots of foxing to front wrapper, consistent light soiling: a near-fine copy.… Read More

London: Bloomsbury, 1997-2007. 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.

London: Bloomsbury, 2007. Fine.. Inscribed first printings of the deluxe editions in the fantasy series, all dedicated to the same family, with three additionally signed "Jo." These deluxe editions, slightly larger in format and produced with higher quality materials, were one way Bloomsbury responded to reader demand, especially in the gift market. Unfortunately, the Harry Potter market has been so hot in recent years that her signature is now notorious for its proliferation of forgeries, with even Rowling commenting on the problem (Deadline, "Rowling reveals many books 'signed' by her are fakes"). In such a market, a set like this - inscribed to a single family, friends of the author who called her "Jo," is exceptional. 7 volumes. Each volume in original cloth of various colors with tipped-in illustration, gilt-lettered front boards and spines, original silk ribbon markers. Without dust jackets as issued. Every volume inscribed to the same recipients; Philosopher's Stone, Half-Blood Prince, and… Read More

London: Bloomsbury,, 1998. A signed and dated proof copy Uncorrected proof copy, signed and dated by the author on the half-title, "29-6-98, J.K.Rowling". This copy was therefore signed three days before publication of the first edition. Errington notes that the print run is unconfirmed and states that the publisher's archives merely suggest "between 200 and 300 copies". The text was slightly reset for the first edition. Octavo. Original blue and white wrappers printed in black. With proof dust jacket. Housed in a blue quarter morocco solander box by the Chelsea Bindery. Fine condition. Errington AA2(a).

This first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is fresh to the market (unheard of these days) and is the best I have ever seen and certainly the best a collector could hope for.

This is one of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, the list of equipment on p. 53 with "1 wand" appearing twice in the list, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the back cover.

First edition, first impression, paperback issue of the first Harry Potter book. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997. A fine example both internally and externally with none of the usual creasing to the spine.

London: Bloomsbury, 1997-2006. [Fantasy] ALL FIRST BRITISH SOFTCOVERS, FIRST PRINTINGS. Together seven volumes, octavos. Original harlequin/block colour illustrated covers. No owner names, some trivial handling and wear, slight sunning the second title; a near fine set, including the rare first book which is the true first edition (issued simultaneously with the hardcover).

London: Bloomsbury, 1997. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition, first printing, softcover issue of the first Harry Potter book. Bound in publisher's original wraps with illustrations by Thomas Taylor. The hardcover issue consisted of 500 copies, most of which went to libraries, with the softcover issue making up the bulk of the first edition for sale to the public with a print run of 5,150 copies. An excellent copy in wraps, with all the requisite points: published in London by Bloomsbury, with a complete numberline reading 10-1 on the copyright page, the list of equipment on page 53 lists "1 wand" twice, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the rear cover. Near Fine with bright covers, minor rubbing to corners and several light creases to the spine, several very faint creases to the covers, and the contents show the unavoidable toning to the paper. An excellent copy, housed in a custom quarter morocco red chemise case.

London: Bloomsbury,, 1999. The rarest of all Harry Potter proofs Uncorrected proof copy, first state. Two proofs were issued before the publication of the third book in the Harry Potter series: the first was in purple wrappers and the second in green. It is believed that only 50 copies were issued of the purple proof with the text presented in an earlier version, revealing a lack of editorial changes. Bloomsbury only issued proof copies for the first three Harry Potter novels. The publishers have no accurate figures but suggest 200 copies for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and between 200 and 300 copies for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The number of proof copies of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is especially vague. Errington notes that an unconfirmed figure of 50 copies is accepted for the purple proof (with some records at Bloomsbury suggesting 150) and that 250 copies of the green proofs is accepted (with records at Bloomsbury noting 150). Octavo. Original purple… Read More

London: Bloomsbury, 1997-2007. A complete set of FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING paperback novels, variously dated, including the true 1997 FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" with all relevant issue points. Softcover octavo's in pictorial card wraps. Tidy ownership inscription inside, otherwise contents clean. All volumes are Very Good to Near Fine and are clean and bright with minimal faults - volume two has some fading to the spine. A rare opportunity to purchase a complete set of the ever-popular Harry Potter novels in First Edition paperback. The paperback First of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was printed on the very same day as the hardcover First Edition (of which only 500 copies were printed) and neither has bibliographical priority.

London: Bloomsbury. 1997. First edition, first impression of the first Harry Potter book. First edition, first impression of the first Harry Potter book. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in red morocco spine and front cover, purple morocco rear cover, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, raised bands, panel to front cover after the original cover design in coloured onlays with title and author's facsimile signature in gilt; rear cover gilt ruled with figure of Dumbledore in various coloured onlays with gilt and silver stars; ivory moiré silk doublures and endpapers; edges silver with hologram stars. Housed in a bespoke red cloth, felt lined, flat-backed solander case with titles in gilt to the spine. A superb example, the binding square and tight. The contents, with a few foxing spots to the edge of the early and last pages are otherwise fine throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. With all the requisite first printing points: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line,… Read More

London: Bloomsbury,, 1997. There will be books written about Harry - every child in our world will know his name! First edition, first impression, paperback issue, of the first Harry Potter book. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997. This is one of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, the list of equipment on p. 53 with "1 wand" appearing twice in the list, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the rear cover. Octavo. Original illustrated wrappers. Wrappers exceptionally bright, small bump to spine foot, contents toned as usual, a little foxing to edges, small mark to fore edge. A near-fine copy. Errington A1(aa); Grolier Children's 100, 100.

Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic. The entire US set of seven books in the iconic Harry Potter series in first edition, first printing fine condition. Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (1998), Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (1999), Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999), Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (2000), Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (2003), Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince (2005), and Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (2007), which, combined, constitute the best selling book series in history. Not price clipped. No rips, No chips, No edgewear, No stains, No rubbing and No foxing. No previous owner scribbles, no bookplates, no stamps. No bumps to the boards, no lean. Complete number lines beginning with 1 in each volume. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1998.

London: Bloomsbury,, 1997. There will be books written about Harry - every child in our world will know his name! First edition, first impression, paperback issue, of the first Harry Potter book. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997. This is one of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression: Bloomsbury imprint, 10-down-to-1 number line, the list of equipment on p. 53 with "1 wand" appearing twice in the list, and the misprint "Philospher's" on the back cover. Octavo. Original illustrated wrappers, spine and front wrapper lettered in white, yellow, dark green and black. Housed in a red quarter morocco solander box by the Chelsea Bindery. Extremities a little rubbed with minor lifting of laminate at two corners, some minor creases to rear wrapper, contents toned as usual: a near-fine, crisp copy. Errington A1(aa); Grolier Children's 100, 100.

London: Bloomsbury,, 1999. Uncorrected proof Uncorrected proof copy, second state. Two proof copies were issued before the publication of the third book in the Harry Potter series: the first was issued in purple wrappers, and the second, with editorial work undertaken on the text throughout, in green wrappers. Bloomsbury only issued proof copies for the first three Harry Potter novels. The publishers have no accurate figures but suggest 200 copies of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and between 200 and 300 copies of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The number of proof copies of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is especially vague. Errington notes that an unconfirmed figure of 50 copies is accepted for the purple proof (with some records at Bloomsbury suggesting 150 copies), and that 250 copies of the green proofs is accepted (with records at Bloomsbury noting 150 copies). Octavo. Original green and white wrappers, spine and front wrapper lettered in white and black. Housed in… Read More

London: Bloomsbury, 1998. First edition, first issue of the second novel in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Association copy, inscribed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page, "Susie and Emily (a female Fred & George) with best wishes J.K. Rowling." The recipients, redhead twins Susie and Emily, were family friends of Bryony Evens, whom they accompanied to the Cheltenham Literary Festival where Rowling inscribed the present volume. The inscription refers to Harry Potter character Ron Weasley's elder twin brothers and fellow redheads, Fred and George. Bryony Evens was one of the first people to read the beginning chapters of the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, the first to recognize the work's inherent value, and perhaps the most instrumental figure in getting the book published. Working at the time at Christopher Little Literary Agency, Evens was the first point of contact in receiving and sorting unsolicited manuscripts.… Read More