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JK Rowling Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Hard Cover 1st 1997. Sold for About $225,000.
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First Edition, First Printing Hardback of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling — One of Only 500 Copies, the Book That Started It All
The most coveted book in the Harry Potter canon, the first edition, first printing hardback of J.K. Rowling’s first novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. This book is one of only 500 hardback copies published in the first printing, more scarce and collectible than the softcover published at the same time.
With all first printing points present, including “First published in Great Britain in 1997” on the copyright page, along with “Joanne Rowling” credited rather than J.K., and no space between Thomas Taylor and the copyright date (“Taylor1997”). Full number line “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” is present, as is the 10.99 pound price on rear board, Wendy Cooling quote to front board, and the spelling error of “Philospher’s” on rear board. Other early printing points are also present, including the repeat of “1 wand” on page 53, and “highchair” on page 8.
Since most of the 500 copies of the hardcover book were intended for library use, the number of extant copies is unknown, though estimated to be significantly fewer than the 500 published. All 500 were issued without a dust jacket, which wasn’t introduced until the third printing. This copy has part of the library laminate peeled off, corners of board professionally retouched, and previous owner’s inscription to front free endpaper. Some sunning to spine and minute cocking. A wonderful first printing, still in very good condition. A hallmark of children’s literature, one of the few hardback copies still available. Sold for $53,550.
J.K. Rowling Signed First Edition, First Printing Harry Potter Signed Book — “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” — With PSA/DNA COA
Extremely rare J.K. Rowling signed first edition, first printing Harry Potter signed book: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” Bloomsbury: London: 1997. The author signs the dedication page “To Bryony / with best wishes / JK Rowling”. A true first edition, it features the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page, and the first printing misprint on page 53 of “1 wand” listed twice, as well as the Wendy Cooling cover quote: “A terrific read and a stunning first novel”. Indeed, this first of Rowling’s wildly successful Harry Potter book series was published later in the U.S. under the title “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Its film adaption became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Issued as a paperback, novel runs 223pp. and measures 5″ x 8″. Toning to leaves and edges. Rubbing to spine edges and creasing to hinges, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $17,000.
Original Artwork for the Cover of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” — Illustration by Cliff Wright Depicts the Charming & Memorable Flying Car Scene
Original ink, pencil and watercolor artwork for the 1998 release of J.K. Rowling’s second book in the groundbreaking series, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” Illustration is by British artist Cliff Wright, whom J.K. Rowling tapped to illustrate most of her Harry Potter characters, including Hedwig the Owl and Harry Potter himself, both displayed here in this watercolor. Unsigned illustration, which appears on the book’s cover, depicts the memorable scene in the book when Ron Weasley steals his father’s Ford Anglia to escort Harry back to Hogwarts. Wright charmingly brings each character to life in the illustration – Potter is depicted in his signature glasses and red pullover, and Ron is depicted with flaming red hair and freckles. Both Harry and Ron are pictured grinning at their flying car feat, while Potter’s famed owl, Hedwig, is perched in the back seat. Illustration is mounted and framed to an overall size of 22.5″ x 19″, with two annotations written along top reading: “please return Aw [artwork] to: / (undamaged)” and “For: Harry Potter shop display / To: Rosamund Walker — Bloomsbury”. Bloomsbury then superimposed this illustration with a background landscape also done by Wright to create the finished cover design. Near fine. Sold for $11,550.
J.K. Rowling Autograph in a Harry Potter Book “Quidditch Through the Ages” — Extremely Scarce Signed
Very scarce Harry Potter book with a J.K. Rowling autograph: “Quidditch Through the Ages.” Bloomsbury: London: 2001. The J.K. Rowling autograph is upon the title page: “J.K. Rowling autograph”. The simulated Hogwarts library book is mentioned in several of the Harry Potter novels. Rowling wrote the whimsical book for Comic Relief, a U.K. charity which received this signed copy by Rowlings. Included in the lot is a 29 April 2001 London “Sunday Times” describing the contest and a facsimile of the letter to the winner. The 4.25″ x 7″ paperback is in fine condition. Dark blue J.K. Rowling autograph. Sold for $7,951.
Scarce J.K. Rowling Harry Potter Signed Book “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them” — Only Signed Copy on Market
J.K. Rowling Harry Potter signed book; a clever Harry Potter textbook “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them.” Bloomsbury: London: 2001. The author signs upon the title page: “J.K. Rowling”. Harry “handwrites” notes in the textbook, which is mentioned in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Rowling created the book as a contest prize for Comic Relief, a U.K. charity, and included in the lot is the original letter to the contest winner on Comic Relief letterhead. 4.25″ x 7″ paperback is in fine condition. The scarcest of Harry Potter signed books. Sold for $6,571.
Prized U.K. first printing of ”Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”, signed by J.K. Rowling on the front free endpaper, with very rare early signature, having dots between ”J” and ”K”. She soon ceased signing like this in mid to late 1998 as she moved towards a more rushed, flowing signature. Also signed by cover illustrator Cliff Wright to the rear of the jacket. With all first edition, first printing points present, including the pre-publication bookmark. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing: London: 1999. The second novel in J.K. Rowling’s groundbreaking series continues the story of boy wizard Harry Potter and his friends. Runs 251pp. and measures 6.25” x 9.5”. Bound in pictorial blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. All edges gilt. Includes original dustjacket. Minor toning to outer text block, else fine. A beautifully bound tome from the best selling book series of all time. Sold for $4,061.
Original Artwork for the Cover of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” — Depicting Harry Riding the Mythical Creature, Buckbeak, Under the Moonlight — Signed by Artist Cliff Wright
Imaginative ink and watercolor cover art for the original 1999 Bloomsbury edition of J.K. Rowling’s third book, “Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban,” in the series that forever changed children’s literature. This third draft “rough” – nearing the final design – is signed by British artist Cliff Wright, who first brought many of Rowling’s concepts and characters to life for the series. Watercolor and ink drawing depicts Harry on the legendary Hippogriff beast, endearingly called Buckbeak. Here, Wright depicts the climactic scene in the book when Harry Potter and Hermione Granger go back in time, flying on Buckbeak through the night’s sky to save Sirius Black from a tower where he is imprisoned, sending him away to freedom on Buckbeak’s back. Of illustrating the Harry Potter series, Wright has said, “…a passage from the book was suggested and I began to draw ideas working closely with the publisher. So as to retain as much vitality as possible in the final watercolour painting I only produce small-scale quick pencil/pen sketches as roughs. Time is spent on character and composition but not yet on execution, so my roughs are very simple.” This draft shows maturation in the draft process, with colors and design almost entirely fleshed out. Illustration measures 5.5″ x 5″ on a standard-sized sheet of paper and is signed “Cliff Wright” at lower right, with additional handwritten comments in margins noting, “trainers” and “Emma / Changes as requested. Cliff”. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,200.
J.K. Rowling set of two Harry Potter signed first U.S. editions, ”Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, and ”Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” with an additional ”Happy Birthday!” inscription. New York: Scholastic Press, 1998 and 1999 respectively. ”Azkaban” is a first printing, with all points present, including the ”Year 3” badge on spine of both the book and dust jacket; ”Sorcerer” is a first edition but later printing. Both books are inscribed by Rowling on the title page in black ink; according to the consignor, they were both signed on his birthday when Rowling visited his 5th grade classroom and indeed, Rowling additionally writes ”Happy Birthday!” upon the ”Azkaban” first printing. Small book label covering price on jacket of ”Sorcerer”, otherwise both books are in very good to near fine condition with only light wear. With PSA/DNA COA for ”Azkaban”. Sold for $1,875.
J.K. Rowling signed first U.S. edition, first printing of ”Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. New York: Scholastic Press, 1998. Signed boldly by Rowling, without inscription, in black felt-tip on the title page, authenticated by Beckett with its stamp, certification number A73047. All first printing points present, including price of $16.95 on dust jacket and ”The Guardian” quote on back, as well as purple diamond pattern on book’s boards. Previous owner’s gift inscription present on half-title page, with child’s name written on verso of page. Mild discoloration and cocking to boards, overall very good condition. Small closed tear to top of dust jacket, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $1,650.
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