J.K. Rowling | Inscribed copies of the first two Harry Potter books

J.K. Rowling

Inscribed copies of the first two Harry Potter books, comprising:

i. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. London: Bloomsbury, 1997. WARMLY INSCRIBED TO THE DEDICATION LEAF: "to Ben — | I've heard a lot about | you from your Mum & | hope we meet some time! | With best wishes | JK Rowling | (Jo)", 8vo, eighth impression, paperback issue, original pictorial wrappers after Thomas Taylor, leaves slightly toned (as usual), slightly split at foot of spine, wrappers sunned;

ii. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. WARMLY INSCRIBED TO THE DEDICATION LEAF: "to Ben (again!) | hope you like this | as much — | happy reading anyway! | JK Rowling", 8vo, FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION ("10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on publisher's imprint page), original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, dust-jacket slightly sunned

PROVENANCE:

Inscribed by Rowling to the present owner at the request of his mother, an author/illustrator who knew J.K. Rowling well in the early stages of her career.

LITERATURE:

Errington A2(a) (Chamber of Secrets)