Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. Octavo, original illustrated boards. First Edition, Thirteenth Printing of J. Rowling’s first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, one of only three books in history to sell more than 100 million copies with subsequent titles all exceeding the 50 million mark. A true piece of modern literary history that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. A very nice example of this early printing depicting the highly collectible young wizard. Dust Jacket not included. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and J. Rowling’s debut novel, first published in 1997 by Bloomsbury. The writing has been compared to that of Jane Austen, one of Rowling’s favorite authors, or Roald Dahl, whose works dominated children’s stories before the appearance of Harry Potter, and of the Ancient Greek story-teller Homer. It has been translated into several languages and its film adaption became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Binding is tight with moderate slant and slight forward lean. Crease at corners from shelf wear. Appearing as issued by the publisher, diagonal creases across front and rear boards also apparent on pastedowns. Pen sized puncture at top left of front board. Bright and vibrant illustrations to front and rear panel. Internally clean, bright and unmarked with crisp text. Not applicable to this printing. The item “Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone First Edition 13th J. K. ROWLING 1997″ is in sale since Saturday, December 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “labb1279″ and is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Special Attributes: First Edition
- Author: J.K. Rowling
- Character Family: Harry Potter
- Subject: Children’s
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Year Printed: 1997
- Original/Facsimile: Original
- Publisher: London: Bloomsbury
- Region: Europe
- Place of Publication: London
- Topic: Fairy Tales & Fantasy
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover