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A fine Ted Smart edition in a fine dust jacket, signed by J. K. Rowling on the title page. Eighth printing of this edition. Housed in a custom-made slipcase. Published by special arrangement with Bloomsbury. Tiny snag at bottom of dj spine.

First edition, seventh print. Signed to the half-title page in black pen by the author. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from The Harry Potter Specialist (Adam Houston), the sole authenticator of JK Rowling's signature who only specialises in her signature. The book is in near fine condition, with a couple of light knocks to the top edge of the upper board, corners are still largely sharp, the book has a slight reading lean, the spine foot has a bit of wear on one corner, the text block is clean (one very small spot to the fore-edge) and the book is internally clean, bar former owner's name in neat blue biro to the foot of the front free endpaper and the words 'Band 1' (Volume 1) at the top of the same page, also in blue biro. No tears to any of the pages and no dog-eared pages. The spine is not sunned. A near fine example of an uncommonly found signed translation of the first book in the Harry Potter series and the book that made JK Rowling's name.

223p. First edition, later impression with the '60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53' numberline on the publisher's imprint page. Original paper. Signed by the author.

First edition, forty-fifth printing. Signed by the author in black pen on the dedication page. Signed in Borders Bookshop in the year 2000 in Brighton during the tour that accompanied the publication of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. See the Letter of Authenticity from The Harry Potter Specialist for more details of the book and the recipient of the signed book. A very fine copy in lovely condition; a very light and not very visible bottom corner crease to the top cover and a slight indent to the bottom cover; one page has a small, light crease at the bottom corner. The spine is not sunned and has no reading crease.

A fine UK deluxe illustrated hardback edition-first printing thus-My books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-SIGNED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR-Pictures available upon request-THIS IS A HEAVY BOOK AND EXTRA POSTAGE WILL BE REQUIRED.

SIGNED 6th Ted Smart printing. Signed by author on title page. Book very good plus, minor rubbing to corners and spine ends.

Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone hard back 1st edition 14th print. Inscribed to Victoria, best wishes and signed by JK Rowling. The name Victoria is also on the inner leaf page in green ink. Dust cover provided and has a clear mylar jacket for protection, the spine on the dust jacket is slightly faded.

First paperback edition, 1997, 19th printing. Signed and dedicated by J K Rowling on the dedication page 'for Ben / with best wishes / J K Rowling'. With issue points Joanne (not J K) Rowling and Thomas Taylor1997 (no space) to title verso, and young wizard on lower cover. This is an exceptionally Fine copy. There is no fading to the spine, which is a very common fault with this book; no browning or toning to pages, which is very unusual; no peeling of laminate; and no ownership or other inscriptions apart from the dedication by the author. The book is tightly bound and has never been read. It has probably been kept in a draw or cupboard since new. Supplied in a red custom-made drop-back box. A superlative copy in collector's condition.

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.

First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, original decorative cloth as issued with gilt titles and pictorial onlay to the front panel, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In fine condition. No dust jackets were issued for these volumes. Scarce and desirable. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopher's Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlé Smarties Book Prizes (1997-1999), [109] two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread children's book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Children's Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editors' Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, The New York Times, Chicago Public Library, and Publishers Weekly. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.