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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by Rowling, J. K
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Forty first impression. A significant issue in that it features the first appearance of the older Dumbledore on the rear cover. The younger Dumbledore had been used up until the fortieth impression. A fine and bright copy with only trivial traces of wear to corners.
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
- Fine Book Cellar Ltd.
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1476183139389
- Title
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Author
- Rowling, J. K
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Date Published
- 1997
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Rowling
- Bookseller catalogs
- J. K. Rowling;
Terms of Sale
Fine Book Cellar Ltd.
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Fine Book Cellar Ltd.
Biblio member since 2015
Chelmsford, Essex
About Fine Book Cellar Ltd.
We are an online book store specialising in modern first editions and are a full member of the ABA, ILAB and PBFA. Visit our website at www.finebookcellar.com.
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