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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by Rowling, J. K

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ISBN 10
1408865262
ISBN 13
9781408865262
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U.S.A.: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2015. Special Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. First thus with new illustrations on paste-downs and end papers. A fine first printing in a fine slipcase of the new, first Gift Edition from Bloomsbury. Complete row of numbers from 10 to 1 on the copyright page. From Bloomsbury webpage -- "This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled cloth slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, is the perfect introduction to Harry Potter."This is not the illustrated edition.

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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Bookseller
Bookbid Rare Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
1505827
Title
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Author
Rowling, J. K
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Special Edition
ISBN 10
1408865262
ISBN 13
9781408865262
Publisher
U.S.A.: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Place of Publication
U.s.a.
Date Published
2015

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About Bookbid Rare Books

Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.

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