Harry took the wand. He felt a sudden warmth in his fingers. He raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the dusty air and a stream of red and gold sparks shot through the dusty air and a stream of red and gold sparks shot from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of light on to the walls. Hagrid whooped and clapped and Mr. Ollivander cried, Oh, bravo! Yes, indeed, oh, very good. Her e we offer the stated first UK paperback edition, very early 18th printing, of the classic novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, known in the US as… Sorcerer’s Stone, by J. Rowling, published by Bloomsbury, London, in 1997. Also included in the sale is an attractive collection of ephemera: a laminated map of Hogwarts Castle, Harry’s Hogwarts acceptance letter with necessaries list, and a train ticket to Hogwarts. This copy includes the very early first edition point of there being no other Rowling books listed opposite the title page. It does not include the page 53 misprint listing a wand twice on Harry’s Hogwarts required equipment list, though the “1 wand” misprint is NOT an indicator of priority, as some of the earliest prints, like this one, often do not have the misprint. This copy also includes these other first “points, ” or features, identifying a first edition. Pictorial laminated rear board features a brown-haired, rather than white-haired wizard. Page 15, line 3: “Potter’s son” was corrected to “Potters’ son” in later editions. Page 17, line 31: “I’ll be takin’ Sirius his bike back” was corrected to “I’d best get his bike away” in later editions. Page 31, line 34: Stray apostrophe not yet removed from before Harry could see… Page 87, line 31: “Hogwarts, a History” was corrected to “Hogwarts: a History” in later editions. Page 168, line 9:… One Hundred Magical Herbs and Fungi” was corrected to “… One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi in later editions. Wraps are nicely preserved with minor edgewear (please see pics). Very tight and square binding; very clean, bright, and crisp text. The book measures approximately 7.75 x 5-inches. This very early printing of a Harry Potter true first will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a marvelous gift. Check out our shelf of other iconic fantasy and sci-fi firsts by clicking HERE! Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? — other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts! Thank you for your interest!