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Rowling, J.K.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Rowling, J.K.
- Two copies of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 1999, comprising:
- paper
i) FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE ('Joanne Rowling' on imprint page and dropped text block on page [7]), original pictorial laminated boards, dust-jacket; ii) FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE ('Joanne Rowling' on imprint page and dropped text block on page [7]), original pictorial laminated boards, dust-jacket SIGNED BY THE ARTIST CLIFF WRIGHT on lower cover, very minor abrasion to blank side of upper inside flap (2)
Literature
Errington, Rowling A7(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 FINE COPY of the first state of the first edition of the third Harry Potter book together with another copy signed by Cliff Wright. It is generally thought that there were 2500 copies of the first issue before the dropped text and copyright line were corrected. Cliff Wright provided artwork for the second and third titles in the series.