Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)

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This magical, gripping, brilliant book--a future classic to be sure--will leave children clamouring for a sequel. If starting at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and tackling mountains of homework weren’t enough, there’s a terrifying three-headed dog in the forbidden corridor on the third floor – and Harry can’t helping wondering what it could be guarding, and why.

Printing number line: 10 - 1; Wendy Cooling quote to the front cover; '1 wand' twice on page 53; 'Philospher's' on the back cover; 'Wizardry and Witchcraft' [rather than 'Witchcraft and Wizardry'] to the back cover. Publisher's pictorial boards illustrated by Thomas Taylor, with yellow, black, and white lettering, young wizard to rear panel.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. Although often regarded as a children's novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone topped adult reading charts in the UK, and in the United States, where it was published under the alternate title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Investment and Inheritance: Beyond its literary allure, this edition represents a tangible investment in cultural history. Notably, the first printing of this book in hardcover format is exceedingly rare; only 500 copies were printed, of which about 300 ended up in libraries.

Joanne Rowling printed on the copyright page, Winner of the 1997 Smarties Gold Award on the front cover.After a second reading where I'm actually noticing more than I did the first time, I conclude, yes, Harry Potter and his adventures are still as charming as ever. Under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, she is the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Strike’ crime series, featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott. We’ve been lucky to find a version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book that was signed by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.