- 142
Rowling, J.K.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rowling, J.K.
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books, 1998
- Paper
8vo (228 x 148mm.), FIRST EDITION OF THIS TITLE AND THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF THE TEXT, illustrations by Mary GrandPré, original red cloth-backed purple boards (with diamond pattern in blind), DUST-JACKET, foot of spine very slightly bumped
Literature
Errington, Rowling A4(a)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A NEAR MINT COPY.
The American version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published sixteen months after the English edition. Interviewed about the change of title, Arthur A. Levine responded "I did not do anything to the text. Every change was something that I discussed with Jo. In fact, Jo came up with the alternative title..."
All the correct first edition issue points are present in this copy.