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New York: Scholastic Press, 2000. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; 752 pages.

About this ItemSynopsis: Fourteen-year-old Harry Potter joins the Weasleys at the Quidditch World Cup, then enters his fourth year at Hogwarts Academy where he is mysteriously entered in an unusual contest that challenges his wizarding skills, friendships and character, amid signs that an old enemy is growing stronger. HARRY POTTER books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies. They have become the best-selling book series in history. (Wiki). The book is covered in black cloth on spine; has copper colored lettering and "4" printed on it; 3/4 covered in rust-colored paper with embossed diamond design; purple endpapers. On copyright page is: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0/0 01 02 03 04, Printed in U.S.A. 55. First American edition, July 2000; YEAR 4 on Book spines make this a first printing.This book was read and used a lot. Restoration will be needed on spine, however app pages intact. A great first edition for a collection. _______________________________________________These IOBA Book Condition Definitions are used to describe both the book and the dust jacket, if applicable. Thus the word "book" may be replaced by "dust jacket" in the following definitions:AS NEW; FINE: Without faults or defects.NEAR FINE: a book approaching FINE (or AS NEW) but with a couple of very minor defects or faults, which must be noted.[NOTE: From here on, there may be "+ (Plus)" or "- (Minus)" in a grade, which will mean that it is above the grade noted but not quite to the next higher grade for "+", and that it is below the grade noted but not quite to the next lower grade for "-", i.e., Very Good + (or Plus)/Very Good – (or Minus). Which means the book is better than Very Good and the dust jacket grade is less than Very Good.]VERY GOOD: A book showing some signs of wear. Any defects or faults must be noted.GOOD: The average used book that is totally complete (as issued) and intact. Any defects must be noted.FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title page, etc. Any defects or faults must be noted.POOR or READING COPY: A book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates must be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.EX-LIBRARY: Must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book.BOOK CLUB: Must always be noted as such no matter what the condition of the book.BINDING COPY: A book in which the text block, including illustrations, is complete but the binding is lacking, or in such poor condition it is beyond realistic restoration efforts.REMAINDER MARKS, BOOKPLATES, PREVIOUS OWNER'S NAME: These are faults and must always be noted if they apply.