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Rowling, J.K.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Rowling, J.K.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Bloomsbury, 1997
- paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION (hardback issue) ("10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on publisher's imprint page), original laminated pictorial boards, extremities very slightly worn with head and foot of spine bumped, minor cockling to lamination on lower cover
Literature
Errington, Rowling A1(a)
Condition
In addition to any condition described in the catalogue, there is a minor abrasion to the lower fixed endpaper.
"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
AN EXCELLENT COPY OF THE FIRST HARRY POTTER BOOK, NOW TWENTY YEARS OLD. As noted in the Rowling bibliography, the publishers have confirmed that there were only 500 copies of the hardback issue.