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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by Rowling, J.K
- Used
- Condition
- Near Fine+/Fine Acetate Dustjacket
- ISBN 10
- 043920352X
- ISBN 13
- 9780439203524
- Seller
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SANDY, Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Scholastic, Incorporated, 2000. Collector's Edition (U.S.). Full Leather. Near Fine+/Fine Acetate Dustjacket. Grandpre, Mary. A handsome dark green leather Collector's Edition of the first book in the Anerican Harry Potter series. With gold gilt colorful cover design with gold gilt page edges that includes the complete text of the original novel as well as a unique pen-an-ink drawing by the author. Includes the original acetate dustjacket. The book has two very fine lines on the page edges not affecting the gilt; otherwise fine. In unread condition. The Harry Potter series was published in the U.S. by Scholastic Press; the U.K. series was published by Bloomsbury Publishing. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is the U.S. version of the British book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." A lovely book.
Synopsis
The first novel of J.K. Rowling's acclaimed Harry Potter Series was released in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . In this novel, the audience first meets Harry Potter and his horrible family. Harry is an orphan, and lives in a tiny room under the stairs, serving his family by cooking and cleaning. His life takes a turn for the better when he gets a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. Winner of: 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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Reviews
On Aug 26 2011, SherlockJr said:
THIS IS A WONDERFUL BOOK. THE BEST BEGINNING FOR THE BEST SERIES EVER WRITTEN.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Parrish Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3089
- Title
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Author
- Rowling, J.K
- Illustrator
- Grandpre, Mary
- Format/Binding
- Full Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine+
- Jacket Condition
- Fine Acetate Dustjacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Collector's Edition (U.S.)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 043920352X
- ISBN 13
- 9780439203524
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2000
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About the Seller
Parrish Books
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SANDY, Oregon
About Parrish Books
Parrish Books is a full-time on-line dealer in fine collectible books in business since 2002. With specialities in signed limited editions and many favorite authors including Ray Bradbury, Richard Bach, Tom Clancy, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak. We specialize in exceptional customer service and quality packaging of all orders.
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