Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.K. Rowling — 1st Illustrated Ed

£200.00

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.K. Rowling — 1st Illustrated Ed

Name: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.K. Rowling — 1st Illustrated Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5328
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Publication: London, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2015

Formatting: 4to, pp. 256.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The pictorial dust jacket is unclipped and remarkably bright, exhibiting no sun-fading, edge wear, or creasing, and is now housed in a protective mylar sleeve. The underlying red cloth boards remain pristine with sharp, unbumped corners, and the metallic blue foil lettering along the spine is entirely unoxidised. The binding is exceptionally tight and perfectly square, demonstrating no lean or structural weakness. Internally, the pages are crisp, clean, and completely free of foxing, thumbing, or previous ownership marks, displaying the illustrations to their fullest potential.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing of the illustrated issue of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, confirmed by the full number line (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2) on the copyright page. This 2015 release marks the first occasion J.K. Rowling's landmark text was fully visualised by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Jim Kay. Unsigned first printings of this inaugural release in unblemished, collector-grade condition have become increasingly uncommon on the open market, as many early copies were subjected to heavy readership.

The Boy Who Lived begins his extraordinary journey in this visually breathtaking interpretation of a modern classic. When an unexpected letter arrives at number four, Privet Drive, it forever changes the life of Harry Potter, an ordinary, overlooked boy who discovers he is a wizard. Whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry uncovers the magical heritage of his parents and confronts a dark legacy that is only just beginning to awaken. Accompanied by Jim Kay's meticulously detailed artwork, this edition presents the danger and enchantment of the wizarding world in an entirely new light.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: J.K. Rowling

Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

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Book Pages: 256

Book Publication Year: 2015

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Jim Kay

Book Series: Harry Potter

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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