Rowling, J.K. | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, paperback issue

Rowling, J.K.

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

8vo. “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on publisher’s imprint page and “1 wand” repeated on p. 53; leaves slightly toned, as often. Original publisher’s pictorial paper wrappers by Thomas Taylor, lower cover has misspelt “Philospher’s”; minor creasing and slight delamination at corners.

First edition, paperback issue of Rowling’s charming first novel.

On 26 June 1997, Bloomsbury ordered 500 hardback first editions of Philosopher’s Stone, with 300 copies sent directly to libraries. In addition, the publisher ordered a simultaneous first issue of 5,150 paperback copies, including the present lot. 

Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s adventures at Hogwarts bewitched audiences upon the novel’s first release over 28 years ago, and the wizarding world’s popularity has certainly continued to grow to this day. The spellbinding initial installment in the Harry Potter series has since sold over 120 million copies, making it one of the best selling books of all time.

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