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FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST HARRY POTTER BOOK. ROWLING, J.K. B. 1965. Harry Potter and the Philos...
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FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST HARRY POTTER BOOK. ROWLING, J.K. B. 1965. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. London: Bloomsbury, 1997. 8vo. Publisher's illustrated paper boards by Thomas Taylor, bespoke red morocco-backed solander box, lined in velvet, by The Chelsea Bindery. Some wear to joints, pages lightly toned, as usual. Provenance: 'Mr. Selwood' (neat signature to upper corner of paste-down) FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, OF THE BOOK THAT GAVE LIFE TO THE BELOVED WIZARD OF HOGWARTS, produced in a small edition of 500 copies, mostly intended for libraries. Based on a strong recommendation from his 8-year old daughter, Nigel Newton secured Rowling's manuscript for Bloomsbury with a £2,500 advance. The book has now sold more than 120 million copies, and more importantly created a cultural phenomenon that continues today. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST HARRY POTTER BOOK. ROWLING, J.K. B. 1965. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. London: Bloomsbury, 1997. 8vo. Publisher's illustrated paper boards by Thomas Taylor, bespoke red morocco-backed solander box, lined in velvet, by The Chelsea Bindery. Some wear to joints, pages lightly toned, as usual. Provenance: 'Mr. Selwood' (neat signature to upper corner of paste-down) FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, OF THE BOOK THAT GAVE LIFE TO THE BELOVED WIZARD OF HOGWARTS, produced in a small edition of 500 copies, mostly intended for libraries. Based on a strong recommendation from his 8-year old daughter, Nigel Newton secured Rowling's manuscript for Bloomsbury with a £2,500 advance. The book has now sold more than 120 million copies, and more importantly created a cultural phenomenon that continues today. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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