J.K. Rowling | Set of four "adult" paperback editions, Bloomsbury, 1998-2001
J.K. Rowling
Set of four "adult" paperback editions. London: Bloomsbury, 1998-2001, comprising:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Bloomsbury, 1998, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), minor creases to lower right corner of upper wrapper and lower right corner of lower wrapper;
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Bloomsbury, 1999, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page);
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 2000, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page);
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Bloomsbury, 2001, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), minor creases to lower right corner of lower wrapper, creases to spine;
all 8vo, original printed wrappers
With reference to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the bibliography notes that “the inspiration for the adult editions came from a member of staff at Bloomsbury. Apparently the staff member saw a commuter reading Harry Potter on the train whilst holding a copy of The Economist to block the book from the view of other passengers”. These adult editions “created a great surge in the readership”.
LITERATURE:
Errington, Rowling A1(f), A2(d), A7(ee), A9(d)
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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J.K. Rowling
Set of four "adult" paperback editions. London: Bloomsbury, 1998-2001, comprising:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Bloomsbury, 1998, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), minor creases to lower right corner of upper wrapper and lower right corner of lower wrapper;
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Bloomsbury, 1999, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page);
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 2000, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page);
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Bloomsbury, 2001, first English adult edition (“10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” on imprint page), minor creases to lower right corner of lower wrapper, creases to spine;
all 8vo, original printed wrappers
With reference to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the bibliography notes that “the inspiration for the adult editions came from a member of staff at Bloomsbury. Apparently the staff member saw a commuter reading Harry Potter on the train whilst holding a copy of The Economist to block the book from the view of other passengers”. These adult editions “created a great surge in the readership”.
LITERATURE:
Errington, Rowling A1(f), A2(d), A7(ee), A9(d)
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.