This is the collectible First American Edition, First Printing of *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince*, the pivotal sixth book in J.K. Rowling's masterful series. This is the definitive edition for any collector looking to own this crucial chapter in the Harry Potter saga as it was originally presented to the U.S. market.
This copy meets all the established criteria for the true U.S. first printing. This includes the well-known typographical error on page 45, a standard feature found throughout the entire multi-million copy first printing run that serves as a key marker for this edition.
This book is in professionally graded Very Good+ / Near Fine condition. This is a sharp, solid, and unmarked copy that appears to have been lightly and carefully read. The dust jacket is vibrant and shows only minimal handling wear. The binding is strong and the spine is still semi-snug. The interior pages are exceptionally clean, crisp, and bright, appearing as new.
This book fits squarely within eBay's 'Very Good' guidelines. Since condition is important, we have provided a detailed video and clear photos to help you assess the item for yourself. Please consider all uploaded media as the primary description of the item's condition.
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