Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)

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British Fantasy Award (1999), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adolescent Literature (2008), British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998), Smarties Prize (1997), Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002) . K. Rowling also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of her international children’s charity, Lumos. We’ve been lucky to find a version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book that was signed by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. The first book of a seven-book series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone quickly captured the imagination and admiration of children and adults alike, and would go on to win countless awards in literature.

The number of copies published is unknown, but must be very small because it has only been for sale a handfull of times in the past twenty-five years. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Paperback (two small creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine, label sticker on the edges of the back cover) in GC plus. Signed and dedicated "To Kirsty, with best wishes, J K Rowling" A superb example of the rarest Harry Potter book in the world with original dustwrapper (the UK equivalent did not have a dustwrapper - making this very special!Copies of this title unsigned, in similar condition are extremely scarce, with few even available for sale. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous – or both.

The true first edition is considered the 1997 UK Bloomsbury edition, and copies are extremely scarce. First published in 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first book in the Harry Potter heptalogy. Her parents hoped that by studying languages, she would enjoy a great career as a bilingual secretary. I have read few books of fantasy which have as much detail and depth as Harry Potter, with a bit of humour and a bit of darkness to keep the story well-balanced.Exclusivity Meets Enchantment: Journey back to where the magic began with this pristine Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone first edition, first print. This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled cloth slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, is the perfect introduction to Harry Potter. Although this is a library copy destined for the library system, it was never lent out and, as such, is a lovely copy with the book in overall, very nice condition. Uncorrected proof copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, One of only 200 copies to exist, and it is estimated that over half of the copies are believed to have been read and discarded by the reviewers who Bloomsbury sent the books out to, as Harry Potter was completely unknown at this time, prior to the publication of the first book. Decorated with the original hand-drawn Hogwarts crest, the inside pages also feature the fully updated and redesigned story text to provide the perfect reading experience.