Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - charmingly inscribed first printing
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury, 1998
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Winters Rare Books, Oudewater, NetherlandsWinters Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since August 15, 2022
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 3,273.69
Quantity: 1 available
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First hardback edition, first printing of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, inscribed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page: 'To Felix - I love seeing a copy of Harry that looks as though it’s been read! J.K. Rowling' What makes this copy particularly appealing is the remarkable connection between Rowling's inscription and the book's condition. The visible signs of use, which would ordinarily detract from a book's desirability, take on a very different significance here. They are precisely what inspired Rowling's wonderfully personal remark, giving this copy a distinctive character that a pristine example could never possess. The signs of wear are largely confined to the exterior of the book. The spine ends and corners are rubbed and worn, while the contents are surprisingly well preserved. The page edges show the usual age-related toning, but the pages and binding remain sound. The endpapers are clean, there are no further inscriptions or annotations. The book retains its original first-state dust jacket, which remains in very good condition despite some wear to the spine ends and corners. The colours remain remarkably fresh, with no noticeable fading. A particularly appealing detail is the original Smarties Award sticker on the dust jacket. The authenticity of Rowling's inscription has been verified by Adam Houston of The Harry Potter Specialist, and the book is accompanied by his Letter of Authenticity (LoA) and a collector's card. This exceptional copy is now housed in a beautiful custom-made half-leather clamshell box, providing both protection and an elegant presentation.…
Seller Inventory # 2497
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - charmingly inscribed first printing
- Author
- Rowling J.K.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Seller catalogs
- J.K. Rowling
Winters Rare Books
Oudewater, Netherlands
AbeBooks seller since August 15, 2022
Shipping rates from Netherlands to U.S.A.
| Item | 25 to 45 business days | 8 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 26.38 | £ 42.71 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Invoice
Store description
Dealer of rare Childrens Books. Offering the largest collection of Rare and fully authenticated signed Harry Potter Books on Europe's mainland.
Specialty
Rare Childrens booksSeller's business information
Winters Rare Books
Netherlands
Terms of sale
All Books are UK First Editions unless otherwise noted. Dustwrappers are present if stated. Returns may be made within 7 days of receipt if book is not described correctly.
SHIPPING:
Books are shipped by the Dutch Postoffice Post NL via priority mail.
PAYMENT:
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If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
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To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Winters Rare Books, Oudewater, Netherlands, +31 647689306, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
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Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we will contact you if extra shipping is required. All books are shipped using full insurance. Insurance is calculated at 1 percent of the value and will be included in the shipping charge. Buyers from outside the EU should be aware that import costs may be charged. We advise you to check this before placing an order.