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First volume in the Harry Potter series, first published in 1997. Oversize hardcover (32cm x 27cm), newly illustrated throughout in colour by Jim Kay and slipcased. Laid in is a colour fold-out illustration of Diagon Alley North Side also by the artist. THIS COPY SIGNED BY ILLUSTRATOR JIM KAY. First printing with ''1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2'' on copyright page. Fine copy in purple pictorial cloth (as issued without dustjacket) in purple slipcase (as new).

A fine UK 25th Anniversary edition hardback, first printing thus - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED, DATED & DOODLED BY THOMAS TAYLOR - Pictures of the book are available upon request.

First illustrated edition published by Bloomsbury in 2015.  4to., original red publisher's boards, backstrip lettered in blue, with publisher's device to foot; together in the original unclipped dust jacket (£30.00), featuring a wonderful picture of the hogwarts express; pp. [viii], 1-245, [iii]; a near fine copy; the dust jacket with tiny amounts of rubbing to the corners; two corners of the boards have minor compression. A nice copy. First UK illustrated edition, with many sketches, drawings and illustrations by artist Jim Kay. He has signed his name without dedication to the title page. A copy in giftable condition. 

First illustrated edition, first impression (Bloomsbury, 2016). Illustrated by Jim Kay and signed and inscribed by him to the title page: 'For Martin, Thank you for coming along! Best Wishes, Jim Kay'. The first ever illustrated edition. Rare inscribed. Original red cloth with lettering to spine in gilt, pictorial endpapers and paste-downs with a red ribbon marker. A fine book with a very minor and inconspicuous knock to spine in a fine dust jacket.

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

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

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.

The copy presented here is a first UK paperback edition, 24th printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone signed and inscribed by Jo in early 1999 'To Sam.' By this time Rowling had dispensed with using periods between J and K and had developed a more fluid signature allowing her to sign more books quickly in order to meet demand. Around this time Rowling was conducting many signing events at bookstores such as Waterstones and, because the Harry Potter Phenomenon had not yet taken off, she had more time to interact with fans and inscribe copies of books. This is an excellent near fine copy completely unread and with no colour fading, no creasing at all to the spine which is incredibly rare for this book. The page edges appear surprisingly fresh as these paperback copies are more often found with significant toning to the page edges due to the cheap paper stock used. The book still has a square and tight binding, some shelf wear to the edges and some minor creasing to the top left corner of the back cover. Internally, there are no ownership inscriptions or writing of any kind with no dog eared pages, folds or creases to any of the pages. The only minor flaw to the pages is some tiny spots of ink to the top right corners of the first few preliminary pages. Overall this is a fantastic copy with a beautiful bold signature inscribed 'To Sam.' The signature and inscription come fully authenticated by Adam Houston 'theharrypotterspecialist' the world's leading expert in authenticating Jo's signature. It comes with a full authentication package including a letter of authenticity and collector card.

First edition, first print, with a JK Rowling signed Bloomsbury bookplate attached to the front free endpaper. A fine copy; internally unmarked, with no ownership name. Bright and unmarked scarlet boards, no bumps to the edges, light push to spine foot, very light pushing to one corner (see final photograph). Blue ribbon marker. A lovely and very fresh copy wrapped in a clear plastic jacket and housed in a custom-made box.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; first edition, twelfth printing, paperback; inscribed by the author 'To Plymstock School, J.K. Rowling'. The signature is a very early and highly collectable example of the author's signature with the periods still present after the 'J' and the 'K'; as the author speeded up her signature, the periods were gone by mid to late 1998. Being a much-used school book, the book has lost its laminate and has creases to the covers, particularly the front cover; the spine is sunned, with small splits to the spine foot. Page 9 has a small closed edge tear and light green ink marks to the page. The remaining pages are toned, but in good condition. Inside the front cover of the book is a 'Children's Book Award Tester' sticker - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone won the award in 1998. Name in pencil to top of half-title page 'Plymstock'.