J.K. Rowling | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997, first hardback edition, inscribed by the author

J.K. Rowling 

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. London: Bloomsbury, 1997

FIRST EDTION, third impression ("10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3" on publisher's imprint page), SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR on pasted-in slip to half-title: "To Thelma — I'm always deeply flattered to hear that anyone over the age of 12 likes the book! With best wishes JK Rowling",  8vo, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, extremities slightly bumped, dust-jacket with residue of white paint at head of spine and a few minor creases

"The initial print run was 'followed quickly by a reprint of 1,000 copies and three reprints of 500 copies'" (Errington)

LITERATURE

Errington, J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography, p. 4