The souvenir auction catalogue includes many photographs of the manuscript and a short introduction by the author. K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry’s story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London, and is now thrilling audiences on four continents. Early in 1998 due to an ever-growing interest from adults in the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Bloomsbury decided to reproduce the book with a more adult friendly cover.

MODERATE WEAR/BENDING ON BOARD TURNING POINTS BOTTOM OF FRONT BOARD HAS 'TRIPLE SMARTIES GOLD AWARD WINNER' IN WHITE PRINT AGAINST A BLACK BACKGROUND. With the hardback version now fetching values around pound;100,000 this scarce book is sought after indeed and held in esteem with other iconic pieces of children's literature such as Alice in Wonderland and The Hobbit.For once, the word phenomenon is an understatement' Scotland on Sunday 'The most remarkable publishing sensation for a generation . The note is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from a premier authentication house, James Spence, LLC. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (also known as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the U. Provenance: the book was signed at the Edinburgh Book Festival for an attending child in August 2004. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

Included with the book is a bespoke felt lined clam shell box with raised bands and with gilt lettering present to the spine. Not bookclub, Not the Australian edition, Not the Ted Smart edition, Not the Canadian edition, Not ex-library, but the scarce true first edition, first printing near fine Bloomsbury edition with the complete number line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. First Edition, First Softcover Printing FIRST Bloomsbury edition, FIRST Softcover Printing in exceptional condition. If you've got a collection of Harry Potter books you don't want, it's a great time to have a little clear out and generate some cash in the process. In 1996, one year after finishing the book, Bloomsbury bought Jo’s first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.The first US edition was published by Scholastic in 1998 under the revised title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, with small changes Americanizing some of the language. Every book purchased from MinaLima includes an exclusive bookplate hand-signed by Miraphora and Eduardo. The deluxe edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher s Stone was published by Bloomsbury on 27 September 1999 in an edition of 4,869 copies [Errington, 2017: 15].