Head of spine very slightly bumped, top of front cover with minor bumps and a crease, two corners very slightly rubbed: a near-fine copy. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. This irresistible anniversary edition will bring back treasured memories for the fans who remember the excitement when Harry's journey first began, as well as introduce a new generation to the unforgettable story of the Boy Who Lived. The book has been read, so as expected there is the slightest of rubbing to the corners and some creasing to the spine. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone remains a cultural touchstone in children's and fantasy literature.

There’s no dust jacket on the hardcover - the book didn’t have a dust jacket until the third printing. Designed and illustrated by the iconic house of MinaLima - best known for establishing the graphic design of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films - this is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and a beautiful addition to any collector's bookshelf, enticing readers of all ages to discover the Harry Potter novels all over again. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Special Edition) (First UK edition-2nd printing) by Rowling, J.If a second edition of a book is released, it will have a change in the plot or extra information added (this is why textbooks have numerous editions). printings of the First Raincoast Editions ) ----7 volumes comprising the original SEVEN Harry Potter books, hardcovers, all are about 5. Investment and Inheritance: Beyond its literary allure, this edition represents a tangible investment in cultural history. An excellent copy of the exceptionally scarce true first British edition of the first Harry Potter novel. The fourth impression is sufficiently early to feature the original wizard on the rear cover and, of bibliographical interest, the gap be.

Provenance: the book was signed at the Edinburgh Book Festival for an attending child in August 2004. This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in JK Rowling's enchanting, funny debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.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.