Complete Harry Potter Series Philosophers by Rowling J K (9 results)

Hardcover. Octavo, 7 Volumes. In Near Fine condition, Volume 7 in Fine condition still sealed in publisher's plastic wrapping. Volume 1 has a light red cloth spine with gilted lettering, Volume 2 has a carolina blue cloth spine with gilted lettering, Volume 3 has an emerald cloth spine with gilted lettering, Volume 4 has an indigo cloth spine with gilted lettering, Volume 5 has an auburn cloth spine with gilted lettering, Volume 6 has a blue cloth spine with gilted lettering, and Volume 7 has a black spine with gilted lettering. Volumes 1-5 are in publisher's indigo slipcase which lists the titles of each volume on the rear board in gilted lettering, has a gilted depiction of the 'Hogwarts Express' on both side boards, gilted copies of J.K. Rowling's signature on both sides boards and the rear board, and mild wear along the head board and edges. Boards of Volume 4 and 6 have mild shelving wear along cloth and Volume 1 has mild wear along the tail corners. Textblocks of Volumes 5 and 6 have mild wear along the fore edges and Volumes 4 and 6 have mild wear along the head and tail edges. Textblocks of all volumes have gilted edges, Volume 1 has a blue silk bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head, Volume 2 has a green silk bookmark ribbon attached to spine, Volume 3 has a yellow bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head, Volume 4 has a ruby red silk bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head, Volume 5 has a golden silk bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head, Volume 6 has an evergreen silk bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head, and Volume 7 has a byzantine purple silk bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head. CONTENTS: Vol. 1, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", 223 pages - Vol. 2, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", 251 pages - Vol. 3, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", 317 pages - Vol. 4, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", 636 pages - Vol. 5, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", 766 pages - Vol. 6, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", 607 pages - Vol. 7, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", 607 pages. JW consignment. Shelved case 2. 1383121. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. First Deluxe Editions, First Impressions.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, later prints of the adult editions of the first four titles of the Harry Potter series, were published in 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001, respectively. These are the only titles of the first edition that have been published. Due to the unprecedented phenomenon of adults reading what was initially considered a children s book, publisher Bloomsbury rebranded the series in 1998 by also releasing an adult version. An important reason for this rebranding was that the bestseller list in newspapers didn't include the book, even though it sold many more copies than any other. (It was included only on the children's list, even when the publisher insisted it wasn't a book solely for children ) With these new covers, they tried to change the perception and be included in the bestseller list of fiction books. The first adult edition was replaced in 2004 by Bloomsbury with both a hardback and paperback featuring a photo cover by Michael Wildsmith, with the complete series of this second adult edition published between 2004 and 2008. All books are in near-fine condition with hardly any damage to the covers, firm bindings, and bright pages without inscriptions or other flaws. A very nice set.

[Children's literature] BRITISH EDITIONS WITH ADULT COVERS. Octavos (21 x 14 x 32cm). Various early printings. Publisher's black cloth, gilt titles to spine, adult artwork dust-jackets designed by William Webb, portrait of Rowling on back of dust-jackets taken by Michael Wildsmith. Housed in publisher's printed card slipcase. Contents clean, no inscriptions. Fine throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Seven volumes in colourful matching-style dust jackets. All volumes are first Canadian printings except the first three, which are the 8th, 3rd and 7th, respectively. Typical mild toning to paper on earlier volumes; mild handling to some later volumes. A generally bright and handsome set, all very good or better, no owners' names or markings: clean, tight and unmarked, with all seven jackets in archival mylar sleeves. Will be packaged and shipped with care -- but American and overseas orders will require additional shipping. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, original decorative cloth as issued with gilt titles and pictorial onlay to the front panel, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In fine condition. No dust jackets were issued for these volumes. Scarce and desirable. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopher's Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlà Smarties Book Prizes (1997â"1999),[109] two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread children's book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Children's Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editors' Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, The New York Times, Chicago Public Library, and Publishers Weekly. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â" Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.

[Fantasy] ALL FIRST EDITIONS, FIRST PRINTINGS, IN DELUXE BINDINGS, with the three supplemental works. Together ten volumes, octavo (26 x 17 x 36cm). Original uniform harlequin cloth (7 vols), with gilt decoration, illustrations to upper covers, and all edges gilt (some in shrinkwrap). Additional volumes (3 vols) in publisher's illustrated covers, housed in a bespoke cloth-covered clamshell box lettered in gilt to spine in type uniform with that used for the individual books. Volumes V and VI in shrink-wrap, as-new; others show just light general handling. Near fine, attractively presented. The deluxe issue is a larger format, in decorative cloth binding. Harry Potter's award-winning wizarding adventures have had an unrivalled impact in popular culture today; indeed, some experts have referred to adults between the ages of roughly 20-30 years old as 'the Harry Potter generation', who are seen to hold markedly different values to their parents. Harry Potter is a series of many genres, including fantasy, bildungsroman, and the British school story (which includes elements of mystery, thriller, adventure, and romance). According to Rowling, the main theme of the books is death although prejudice, corruption, and madness can be seen as dominant motifs.

[Children's literature] ALL FIRST BRITISH EDITIONS WITH ADULT COVERS. Octavos (21 x 14 x 32cm). Publisher's black cloth, gilt titles to spine, adult artwork dust-jackets designed by William Webb with printed prices of £11.99 - £16.99, portrait of Rowling on back of dust-jackets taken by Michael Wildsmith. Contents clean, no inscriptions, some very light handling only. Near fine condition throughout. An exceptionally difficult set to assemble. The final three books in this series were published simultaneously with the trade hardcovers.

[Fantasy] ALL FIRST BRITISH SOFTCOVERS, FIRST PRINTINGS. Together seven volumes, octavos. Original harlequin/block colour illustrated covers. No owner names, some trivial handling and wear, slight sunning the second title; a near fine set, including the rare first book which is the true first edition (issued simultaneously with the hardcover).

[Children's literature] COMPLETE FIRST ADULT COVER EDITIONS, all first impressions, first volume SIGNED by the author. Octavo. SIGNED by J.K.Rowling to title page of 'Philosopher's Stone'. Publisher's black cloth, gilt titles to spine, adult artwork dust-jackets designed by William Webb with printed prices of £11.99 - £16.99, portrait of Rowling on back of dust-jacket taken by Michael Wildsmith. Fine condition throughout. An exceptionally difficult set to assemble.