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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Illustrated Edition
by J.K Rowling
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1408845644
- ISBN 13
- 9781408845646
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Budleigh Salterton, Devon, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter Illustrated Edtn)
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Kay, Jim (illustrator). 1st edition thus. Large format with colour illustrations.
. First UK edition- Large format .Illustrated with many colour drawings.Illustrations by Jim Kay.The book is new.251pp.Price un-clipped.Heavy book(approx 1.7 Kg). Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J.K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike. When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous - or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin!.
Please See Photos for Condition.
D6
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Kay, Jim (illustrator). 1st edition thus. Large format with colour illustrations.
. First UK edition- Large format .Illustrated with many colour drawings.Illustrations by Jim Kay.The book is new.251pp.Price un-clipped.Heavy book(approx 1.7 Kg). Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J.K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike. When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous - or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin!.
Please See Photos for Condition.
D6
Synopsis
First published by Bloomsbury in the UK in 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone set off a literary epic that would envelop and change children's literature for the 21st Century. The first book of a seven-book series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone quickly captured the imagination and admiration of children and adults alike, and would go on to win countless awards in literature. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been translated into over seventy languages, including Latin and Greek. It, along with the other six books in the series, has been cinematically adapted as well. British Fantasy Award (1999), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adolescent Literature (2008), British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998), Smarties Prize (1997), Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002) ...more Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002), Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (2001), South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2001), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2000), Charlotte Award (2000), Nene Award (2000), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2000), Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (2001), Blue Hen Book Award for Chapter Book (2001), Nevada Young Readers' Award for Young Reader Category (2000), Sasquatch Reading Award (2000), Golden Archer Award for Middle/Junior High (2000), Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2000), Carnegie Medal Nominee (1997), ALA's Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults (1999)
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Details
- Bookseller
- greaves-leaves
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1191
- Title
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Author
- J.K Rowling
- Illustrator
- Jim Kay
- Format/Binding
- Fine Firm Hardback with wrapper
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Illustrated Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1408845644
- ISBN 13
- 9781408845646
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Childrens
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2015
- Pages
- 251
- Keywords
- Harry Potter, Rowling, Jim Kay, Illustrated.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction; childrens;
Terms of Sale
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Budleigh Salterton, Devon
About greaves-leaves
I am an independent retired individual who has specific interests in History, particularly local History and relevant scarce books. Many of the books for sale are from the collection I have built over the years. I do not operate as a business and spend a few hours a week on my hobby. However being retired I am usually available to service orders promptly and personally.
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