Dive into the magical world of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone," presented in its 1st Edition with the 5th Canadian Printing. This particular edition is in good USED condition and is a worthy addition to any collector's shelf.
The points are as follows for this collector's item:
-First Edition (Canadian) ; printed and bound in Canada
-1997 text and Bloomsbury printer on copyright print page and spine, distributed by Raincoast Books (Vancouver)
-5th Printing -- e.g. 10 9 8 7 6 5 (In Canada there was not a "1st print" of Philosopher's Stone, so this book would serve as the 4th official printing in the country)
-Young wizard on the back cover
-"Joanne Rowling" as copyright holder on the print page, as opposed to "J.K. Rowling"
-The iconic "double wand" error on Pg.53
-The Sunday Telegraph review on front cover, The Sunday Times, The Scotsman and The Guardian reviews on the back cover
-£4.99 original price visible with the $9.95 original Canadian price sticker next to it
This is a USED softcover copy of the book; it is sold AS IS. It was a personal copy and kept on a shelf in a smoke-free family home. It shows expected signs of reading and shelf-wear. There is some minor lifting of the laminate covering at the edges and minor starts of discolouring of pages -- both as would be expected with age. SEE PHOTOS to evaluate the condition.
There is no writing or underlining in the book and no creases on the spine or pages.
This book offers readers a chance to own a piece of literary history -- and the particularly unique history of the iconic Canadian 1st edition of the novel. It is a true collector's item wholly unique from the U.S. early editions.
This first Harry Potter novel introduces the captivating narrative that has enchanted fans worldwide. Book enthusiasts and fantasy lovers will appreciate Rowling's masterful storytelling. It is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of literature and fiction.